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Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

Ralls County remembers 9/11

Sept. 30 - Parents as Teachers will feature a “Big Trucks Night” on Monday, Sept.. 30, at the Mark Twain High School parking lot, from 5-7 p.m.

Everyone welcome! Gift bags will be provided to the first 100 families. Participants include RCEC, Air Evac, National Guard, Rule & Sons, Ralls County Emergency Management, Heartland Towing and many more!

Oct. 3 - A Flu Clinic will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., at the Auction Barn, in New London.

Also a flu clinic will be held from, 3:307 p.m., at the Perry Christian Academy. The cost of the flu clinic is $15.

If available please bring your Medicaid card or your Medicare card

MARK TWAIN CLASS OF 1973 TO HOLD REUNION

The Mark Twain High School Class of 1973 will be having their 40th Class Reunion on Oct. 5, at The Junction located near Perry,.

Social Hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Bruce & Cyndy Coleman at 573473-4378 or Rosanne (Webster) Epperson at 573-822-2406. Hope to see you there!

MARK TWAIN CLASS OF 1983 REUNION

The Mark Twain High School Class of 1983 will be holding their 30th Year Class Reunion Oct. 5, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Hannibal. Alumni wanting information, or to register for the event can contact Melissa Cummins at 573-795-4559 or Randy Wisdom at 573-822-2026.

OAK HILL MUSIC NIGHT SEPT. 28

Oak Hill music night will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m., at the community center eight miles south of Hannibal at the junction of Rt. T and Rt. N. All are welcome to sing, play music, or just listen. Refreshments are available and a light supper will be served. For questions call 221-8624.

OTHER MISC. DATES

Oct.. 5 - Perry All Town Garage Sales.

Sept. 28 - MOCHIP Child ID, at Mark Twain Multipurpose Room, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Inside This Issue...

City/County Directory.....................Page 2A Commentaries..................................Page 2A “Sketches of Early Churches............Page 3A Cover Crops.......................................Page 6A Grossmann K’s 22 in 2 games...........Page 8A

OBITUARIES Page 5A

Bradley Cole Martin Age 53 Krista LeAnn (Yager) Callaghan Age 33

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Jim Ross, Presiding Commissioner Bob See, Tom Coberly and Ralls County Sheriff Gerry Dinwiddie fold the flag at the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony.

(Right) Linda Laird presented Tom Wooten of Hannibal with the Henry rifle he won in a drawing sponsored by the Ralls County Conservative Club at the recent Garden Tractor Pull in Perry.

RCHE PHOTOS - Carolyn Trower

Approximately 30 people gathered for a remembrance ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 11, in front of the Court House, in New London.

Linda Laird, president of the Ralls County Conservative Club, welcomed everyone and introduced Pastor Dan Peters from the Center Baptist Church who led all in prayer for our nation.

Presiding Commissioner Bob See then read a Ralls County Resolution.

Four veterans folded a flag, as would be done at a military funeral. Dr. Mark Tucker read the meaning for each fold

as it was completed.

A number of people from the gathering spoke on where they were on Sept. 11, 2001, and the impact of that day on their life. Some made comparisons to other historic events such as Pearl Harbor. Others commented on the resurgence of public prayer, flags flying on porches and in yards, and the countless ribbons and bumper stickers with patriotic themes. Several quoted scripture.

Tom Coberly read Lt. Col. John McCrae’s poem, “In Flanders Field.” The

last lines resonated throughout the crowd which included several veterans: “Take up our quarrel with the foe.

To you from falling hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.” Though published in December of 1915, the words are hauntingly relevant.

Pastor Peters closed with President George Washington’s Prayer for the Nation.

The North East Community Action Cor poration (NECAC), a 12-county area not-for-profit social service, community health and public housing Community Action Agency, will take applications for winter utility assistance from qualifying senior citizens and disabled people starting Oct. 1.

Applications for all other eligible participants will begin Nov. 1.

Eligibility for energy assistance is based upon income, the number of people per household and the type of heating source.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is distributed through the Missouri Department of Social Services to non-profit groups such as NECAC. The program assists

with paying part of the energy bills of income-qualifying people. Households may receive up to $450 each, depending upon the type of heating source.

Applications will be accepted by mail and in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at NECAC Service Centers in each county.

“We know that there’s a lot of need out there, especially at this time of the year,” said Linda Fritz, NECAC emergency services coordinator. “We urge people to take advantage of the assistance offered by this program,” People who receive a utility shut-off notice also may qualify for assistance through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP). Each energy assistance qualifying household can get up to $800 to help with paying overdue energy bills through ECIP.

The programs run through April 30.

During the winter heating assistance season last year, NECAC served more than 4,000 households.

NECAC administers and operates self-For more information, call or visit one of the following NECAC County Service Centers: Marion County: 3518 Palmyra Road in Hannibal -- 573-221-7166.

Monroe County: 314 N. Washington, in Paris -- 660-327-4110.

Ralls County: 411 Main in New London -- 573-985-2411.

This program is funded 100 percent with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division.

NECAC to take applications for energy assistance

Ralls County R-II students learn 7 Effective Habits

The Ralls County School District’ two elementary schools, Center Elementary and New London Elementary have incorporated a leadership program built around the 7 Habits made known by Stephen R. Covey.

On Thursday, Sept.

12, Center Elementary held an assembly and a parent’s night to introduce the parents and others to the program and to make them familiar with the habits.

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VIEWS & COMMENTS From the Editor

by Editor Carolyn Trower September is capricious. Beguiling us with cool breezes and sun-filled days before hitting us with a thunderstorm. But I must say I enjoyed the light show Mother Nature gave us last week. Twilight exploded with color and rumbling thunder set behind massive blue clouds.

September also slows us down. We’re still busy but the frenzy of summer has faded. We’ve traded our shorts and sandals for t-shirts and team jackets as softball and football seasons get underway. The ushering in of fall also brings us harvest festivals and Old Threshers events, the perfect place to catch up with people you haven’t seen in a while, buy some goat milk soap or a hand woven rug, and listen to some awesome folk music.

Recently there was a Night Sky event at the Visitors Center. The autumn sky is spectacular and we are so lucky to live in a place where the stars aren’t cloaked in smog. As the weather turns colder the sky intensifies and the peace and calm I find star gazing from my deck is unrivaled. In the evening I often sit in my chair with a hot cup of tea as I contemplate the wonders of creation. I am so thankful my little corner of the universe is where it is.

That’s Not Supposed to Happen Here A parent is arrested because he won’t stop asking questions at a public information meeting. He is removed with force without just cause. This parent is then arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer and faces a possible ten years in jail.

As the parent is being drug from the room, the crowd is quiet except for a couple of people who yell for security to leave him alone. He tells the room they are acting like cattle.

At first I thought he said cowards, but nope, he said cattle. He was right. They sat there like a herd of animals scared and not sure what to do.

That should never happen here! Not in Ralls County, not in Missouri, not in the United States. But it did. It happened in Towson, Maryland. If you listen to or watch Glenn Beck, you’ve heard all about it. It was covered on other conservative news networks as well. And after Beck, especially called out a lot of people for this behavior, all charges were dropped.

But Beck is right – that is the beginning of really bad things. For more information on this story, check out my blog.

In other news, I have to wonder what Republicans in D.C. are thinking. I have to agree with Charles Krauthammer, let the ACA sink on its own and take the Democrats down with it. I don’t think now is the time to be playing politics on this issue. I understand both sides of this argument, but I don’t think it’s worth the risk politically when Democrats hold the power in the Senate and White House.

I just received my copy of “Killing Jesus” and I plan on loaning it out immediately. I am going to have some time to myself in the near future, so I figure at least one of my good friends can get it read before I get my free time.

If you haven’t already and you are a registered voter in Ralls County (or will be in 2014) please take the time to take the survey the committee on consolidation has published. It can be found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RYXTHNM. I believe they want to hear all the feedback possible so that they can give an honest report back to the school as possible on the true public opinion. Even if you are undecided, I don’t think it would hurt to look it over.

Final thoughts: Chelle, you have been my boss, my friend and in many ways a mentor. I hope that whatever you decide to do, you are truly happy. You gave me a shot when a lot of people would have stayed far away from me. You don’t know how much that meant to me and I won’t ever forget it. You have been there for me through all of my ups and downs over the past four years and I will be forever grateful.

Hutchinson Homemakers hear bee program at monthly meeting Hutchison Homemakers met at the Hootenanny in Perry on September 3. Guests were Cindy Simpson, Brenda Whelan and Michelle Idtzor. President Shoemyer called the club to order and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect.

Club hostess was Clara Long. The Devotional was read by Cheryl Vaughn, “Say Hello,” a poem by Amanda Bradley. The thought for the day was also read by Cheryl Vaughn, “Jesus Presence along the Way,” by Gwen Ford Faulkenberry. Roll call was answered by members recalling their “bee” story. Responding to the roll call were Marge Caldwell, Paula Hodges, Clara Long, Leota Shoemyer, Cheryl Vaughn, Debbie Baker and guests.

The minutes were read and the treasurer’s report was given. Unfinished and new business was discussed. The hostess prize was won

by Cheryl Vaughn, and Bingo was enjoyed by all because everyone won a prize. Paula Hodges will host the Homemakers at the Junction on Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. Meeting adjourned.

The program was presented by local bee keeper Michelle Idtzor.

Michelle has been keeping bees for the past couple years. She displayed one of her bee hives (without the bees) and her bee clothing including her bee keeper’s hat and other important paraphernalia pertinent to keeping bees. She said she has two different varieties of bees, one from the Amish and another that she purchased locally, Italian bees. She has also ordered some queen bees online. She discovered that the Amish bees seem to be more productive. Michelle maintains that her bees are healthy because her hives are away from dangerous insecticides.

She described how she takes honey from the hive and how she uses

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powdered sugar to keep the mites off bees’ wings. She produces raw honey and says that raw honey is used for many things, medicinal and as an alternate substance for sugar. Using herself as an example, Michelle claims she hasn’t had any allergies this season because she started taking one teaspoon of her honey before allergy season and has maintained that treatment through spring and summer. Michelle goes to bee keeping classes held throughout the area to learn all she can so that her bees remain happy and healthy. She has a limited clientele, but hopes to increase her production. A lively question and answer period followed her interesting program.

Equi-Knocks Well fall has fell, but we don’t get to “fall back” for another month yet. You can “Fall Into Paris” this weekend. For those of you who watched the Salute to Entertainment troop recreate a Bob Hope Vietnam Christmas Show, you can see them again on Saturday, September 28 in Paris (Mo.), of course). Dedicated to the honor of Bob Hope’s legendary moral support of military personnel far from home and often in harm’s way, this troop meticulously recreates the aura of hope and the selfless fellow entertainers who endured heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, mosquitoes, and sometimes enemy action to bring a few moments of home to our first line of defense. Imagine Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Janice Paige, Jerry Calona, Racquel Welch, Phyllis Diller, and, of course, “Ole Ski Nose,” looking directly into your eyes, and you don’t have to wear dog tags to be there.

In other news, this past weekend confirmed that neither Al Qaida nor the Taliban is on the run (at least not running away). More gun related carnage: get rid of guns (or at least take them away from people who obey laws); increase the scrutiny of background checks (but handcuff both civilian and military psychiatrists with confidentiality regulations prohibiting their disclosure of life-saving information); increase security at government installations (maybe use trained military or actual security bureau agents to do background checks instead of hiring some “rent-a-sleuth” agency. The same agency that cleared Snowden cleared the Navy Yard shooter; get violent criminals “off the street” (and put them where? Overcrowded expensive prisons where murder one will have you out in sevento-ten with color TV, Wi-Fi, and an air conditioned weight room. The death penalty was not eve meant to be a deterrent. It’s a garbage disposal.) Last, my personal favorite, somebody slap some sense into wanabe Rambo. (You’re only allowed three shotgun rounds to bring down a flying bird. If you can’t put a deer on the ground with the same or less, the rest of the magazine is just to vent frustration. In other words: highcapacity magazines serve only the extravagant and the malicious.)

Almost as frightening as gun violence is the approaching healthcare apocalypse. With part-time employees, being reduced in their hours of employment (and therefore, hours of paid income) so that their employers can duck under the Obamacare health insurance threshold, it has now become apparent the “haves” and the medical profession have found that the “money trail” can easily circumvent the affordable healthcare exchanges. Tom Kiskin reports for the Howard News Service that an $1800 per year “retainee” will assure members of: no triage, no waiting room, no appointment. Roughly 5000 doctors nationwide have opted for this arrangement, mostly working out of offices in large, corporate healthcare (formerly hospitals) complexes.

Yes, more government will prevail.

Okay, somebody (?) blinked. Egypt is out of the news. Syria wants to talk about eliminating its chemicals weapons. (Please tell me this not sarandipity). Iran wants to talk nukes. Russia is somehow brokering both deals. As my friend “Effie” would say. “You’re Putin’ me, and I know it.” Interesting point on Syria, neither Syria nor Lebanon would exist without the French connection after WWII.

Riverboat Donation

Nov. 3, 1993, Missouri voters approved riverboat gambling by a 63% margin. In the summer of 1993 when the powers to be decided to put the proposal on the ballot, I opposed it because I believed that a casino was the perfect use for Union Station. It would be one of the biggest casinos in the United States and draw tourists from all over. I was told the voters would never approve the proposal, that it had to be romanticized by painting a picture of riverboats cruising up and down the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

When the vote came up, there was little opposition.

The churches sat on their hands with only the Baptist denomination making a half-hearted attempt to defeat the bill. The immediate result was all the restaurants in the older areas surrounding the boats went broke when the casinos sent buses out early in the morning to bring the seniors in, and offer them a free breakfast. Tourism did not increase because all the surrounding states had their own riverboats or casinos.

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RALLS COUNTY RECOLLECTIONS

A View From the Past “Sketches of Early Churches”

HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE EARLY CHURCHES AND PIONEER PREACHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN MISSOURI - BY T.P. HALEY (RALLS CO. CHRISTIAN CHURCHES) KANSAS CITY, MO.; J.H. SMART & CO. 1888.

CHAPTER XXVIII. RALLS COUNTY. Through the kindness of Elder Jacob Hugley, who spent several years in New London, as the pastor of the church there, I have been furnished with the following sketches: Olivet Church, formerly known as Sugar Creek, Canton Township, was organized A.D. 1830, at the house of Francis Sudduth. Elder George Waters came from Tennessee, in 1829, and had preached for a time for the few families of disciples in the settlement. The result was the organization above named. In the year 1833 Elder Thomas McBride preached for a time in the settlement, from house to house and in the groves. Elder John Shulle, from Kentucky, preached in A.D. 1833 and 1834. Elder Timothy Ford visited the congregation frequently, and preached and taught sacred music from 1838 to 1848. The first protracted meeting was held during the cold winter of 1842, and ’43, by Elder Jacob Creath. This meeting was held at private houses. There were other preachers passing through, who preached more or less. In A.D. 1849 and ’50, the means were secured, and the church and school district, conjointly, built a house of suitable size for the double use of church and school-house. For twenty-one years Sugar Creek met in this house and these were her “palmy days.” In 1851 or ’52, Elder Levan held a protracted meeting here which resulted in a great ingathering. Elder Leroy Hatchett had previously held successful meetings. During the twenty one years, in which the church worshipped in the school-house, many interesting and successful meetings were held. Dr. W.H. Hopson, Elder L.B. Wilkes, Elder Jacob Coons, Alpheus Brown, S.P. Johnson, Cortes Jackson, Dr. Hatch, S.P. Lucy and his father, Elder G.H. Laughlin and Dr. W.D. Jordan were among those who held meetings of greater or less continuance.

In A.D. 1871, the new church building was completed and the “dedication services” were held by Dr. J.R. Lucas. Being located on the prairie, and distant from Sugar Creek, the name was changed to Olivet. At the same time a large portion of the membership living some distance away to the south, built a house of worship, and organized as Hayes’ Creek. Shortly afterwards the members on the North, having found the distance great and the streams often in the way, also organized and built a house of worship, and called it Ariel. Still the motherly wings of Olivet extended over her children to a considerable distance to the northeast and southwest. So in A.D. 1882, an organization was formed near Spalding, and a house was built in which now meets a prosperous church. To the southwest, preparations are being made for still another church in which the children of Olivet will have a large part. Just how many left Olivet, to constitute other churches, I can not say, probably one half the membership. Not one of the charter members survives. Brother Coons is nearest; he came in 1835.

Elder George Waters preached till 1869, but did not live to see the new church-house built. Our house is sixty feet by forty feet, with a twenty-one foot ceiling, and cost $4,500. The above is written from personal memory and information furnished by brother J.C. Briggs.

Respectfully, yours in Christ, G.W. Waters.

LIST OF PREACHERS WHO HAVE MINISTERED TO THE OLIVET CONGREGATION: - 1829 to 1869, George Waters; 1835 to 1840, Sandy E. Jones; 1833 to 1834, Thomas McBride; 1833 to 1834, John Shulse; 1840 to 1844, Elder Fruit; 1838 to 1848, Timothy Ford; 1846, Greenup Jackman; 1842 to 1845, Elder Jacob Creath; 1850 to 1851, Elder Robert Levan; 1845 to 1852, Livy Hatchett; 1846 to 1852, Leroy Hatchett; 1855-6, Dr.W.H. Hopson; 1856-8, Jacob Coons; 1859-62, Alpheus Brown; 1866-67, Cortes Jackson; 1869, George Clark; Dr. William Hatch; 1869 to 1871, Elder Samuel P. Johnson; 1872 to 1874, Dr. J.R. Lucas; 1877 to 1878, Jacob Hugley; 1879, J.H. Thomas; 1880, W.T. Sallee; 1881-82, J.H. Cooke; 1884, John B. Corwine; 1885, E.R. Childers; 1886, W.T. Sallee.

In the year 1835 or ’36, Elder Eastham Ballinger preached for the congregation.

In the year 1866 and ’67, Elder Alfred Wilson, of Paris, and Dr. Clayton Keith, held a protracted meeting. In 1885, Elder J.H. Hardin held a successful meeting.

In 1881, Elder A.C. Walker held a meeting.

Lick Creek Church, was organized by Elder Henry Thomas, of Paris, in the year 1844. The regular preachers of the church have been Elders McSwain, Martin Sidenor, Timothy Ford, Fruit, G. Waters dedicated the church. J.J. Errett, Jacob Coons, W.H. Hopson, A. Brown, P. Donan, W.M. Featherston, A.H. Rice, John A. Brooks, Jacob Hughley, W.H. Hook, W.T. Henson, and E.B. Redd. William Biggers has been an elder for forty one years. Alfred Menefee for many years. We have a membership of about two hundred and fifty. We have always lived in peace.

John Westfall Perry, February 27th, 1886.

Hayes’ (Hays) Creek Church, was first organized June 18th, 1843, by Elder Timothy Ford and George Waters, with nine members. No elders or deacons were chosen at that time. J.L. Alford was appointed clerk. We met for worship in a schoolhouse, and in private houses. We had the labors of various preachers from time to time whom I will try to mention, many of them giving us only a passing call. Brothers Timothy Ford, and G. Waters were the regular preachers from the time of the organization up to the year 1849, making some six years of labor. The next two years there was a halt in church work; some of the members going to California to mine for gold (and among the number one of the preachers). After brother Timothy Ford returned from California, in 1857, he commenced he [sic] labors for us again, and continued until 1859; about eight years.

In April, 1859, brother Alpheus Brown commenced preaching for us, and continued his labors until the war between the States broke out, when our congregation was scattered to the four winds; but few members remaining. Nothing much was done until 1869. By this time quite a number of brethren had moved into the neighborhood from other parts of the country. In the fall of 1869 brother Samuel P. Johnson, then of New London, Mo., sent an appointment to the neighborhood.

The meeting included the 5th Lord’s day in October and the first Lord’s day in November. We procured the Baptist meeting-house. The brethren went into this meeting with a zeal and earnestness that will always warrant success. The meeting closed with thirty additions; sixteen from the Baptists, in whose house the meeting was held. At their next meeting, they closed their house against us. At the close of the meeting November 9th, 1869, brother Johnson officiating, the church was reorganized with fifty seven members. James L. Alford, Thomson Alford and Isaac Rowland were appointed elders, and James M. Rowland and George W. Payne were appointed deacons. On the 2d Lord’s day in September, 1875, these elders resigned, having served nearly six years. At the same time, Edmund Alford and W.B. Beshears were appointed elders. The first Lord’s day in May, 1876, M.W. Parker was added to the eldership. Isaac Neal was added to the list of deacons, being made also clerk. In 1877, E. Alford resigned, Isaac Rowland taking his place.

In 1884, W.B. Beshears’ resigned his eldership, having served nearly nine years.

J.L. Alford was elected to fill his place. The officers of the church at present are: James L. Alford, Isaac Rowland and M.W. Parker, elders; and Isaac Neal, G.W. Payne, deacons. Whole number of names enrolled on the church book is two hundred and thirteen; our present membership is sixty four. Brother S.P. Johnson preached for us in 1870 the entire year. Brother Henry Branstetter preached for us two years, 1871 and 1872. W.J. Mason in 1873. In October of this year brother Timothy Ford assisted brother Mason in a meeting of ten days, when fourteen were added. Brothers Ford and Mason both labored for us in 1874. Brother W.H. Hook preached for us three or four years (dates lost). W.T. Sallee preached four months, in 1880, when we suspended preaching to have our house reseated. He preached for us again in 1881. Brother Corwine in 1882 and ’83 and a part of ’84; when he removed. E.R. Childers filled out brother Corwine’s time. T.A. McPherson preached a few months for us in 1885. I will now name other preachers who have visited us; some of them holding good meetings. These visits have been all along the time of our existence as a church. Elders Jacob Creath, T.M. Allen, W.H. Hopson, Fruit, Livy Hatchitt, Leroy Hatchitt, Greenup Jackman, Knox, Warren, Hall, Charles Levan, E.M. Handel, G.H. Laughlin, J.J. Errett, B.C. Stephens, G.A. Hoffman, Jacob Hugley, Dr. J.R. Lucas, Henry Davis, J.A. Brooks, W.S. Patterson, J.C. Reynolds, J.W. Monser.

Our meeting house cost about $1,700, and was erected in 1870. There may be some inaccuracies in the above, but they will amount to nothing. The statements are correct; when no dates are given, I have written from memory.

Yours in Hope, J.L. Alford. Madisonville, February 25th, 1886.

To be continued

“How much did Mister Cash offer if we’d look after his dog?” “Not so much.”

“How much, Uncle Jesse?”

“Three dollars a week and his som’n t’eat.” The amount surprised the boy and he turned the figure in his mind. Such a sum in a few months would mean Uncle Jesse’s false teeth and maybe down payment on a .20 gauge shotgun. The boy opened the door and Lady dashed in and leaped on his bed and curled up and he himself stood there in the doorway and was dejected; yes, downright miserable.

“Heard a bull ‘gator the other day. Get him, come cool weather. Hide’ll sell good.”

He did not raise his eyes from the floor. “And there’s bound to be some bee gums that the bears didn’t get.

They’ll bring four, five dollars. And we can cut a heap of wood between now and rainy weather. Do most of the cutting myself, Uncle Jesse. We’ll get them Roebuckers.” The old man sidled over into the shade and stared at the woodpile and then he signed and headed back to the saw. “Don’t fret yourself about it. Did I get them Roebuckers I’d eat so many roastin’ ears I’d get down with heartburn or som’n, mor’n likely.” Skeeter lost no time in beginning lady’s lessons as a bird hunter and while Uncle Jesse worked at the saw the boy kept his dog in the swamp and in the brush and disciplined her for her work. First, she had to learn

to come to him when he called her and to stay where he commanded. And had he loved her one whit less and had his pride not been so full upon him, then his patience would have been wore out in the chore of teaching her to hunt only birds, for Lady was eager to hunt anything. In the beginning, she was baffled by his command for her to heel and to walk always at his left and only a few steps behind him, or to sit motionless or stand patiently at his left heel when he told her to. He got the frayed old rope and tied a loop around her neck and made her follow him at the proper distance and at the proper gait. If she came too close, he pushed her back and if she straggled, he pulled her close; and all the time he kept saying to her, “Heel, Lady. Heel.” Over and over he did this while they walked through the swamp and across the piney ridge and into the broom straw and then back to the swamp.

Once she tried to dash away and chase a rabbit and he pinched the rope around her neck, and although the pain was slight the humiliation was much, and her eyes filled and he pinched even harder.

“Don’t gimme that crying stuff,” he told her. “Used to get by with Uncle Jesse doing that myself.” She must have understood because it took her only a few hours to associate disobedience with disfavor, and she learned quickly that the boy would reward

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good work, but that he also could punish without pity.

The first lesson was learned so easily that it bothered Skeeter because her behavior convinced him that she had been disciplined before, that she had had another master.

He had been in the woods all morning of the first day and by middle sun, the day half away, she was at his heel and never budging, always watching his eyes if he turned to her and her ears always forward to catch his words even when he spoke them softly, even when he whispered them.

Skeeter was hungry and knew that she must be hungry, too, and so he took the rope from her neck and commanded her to follow him and she did, and they both were very tired when they got back to the cabin. Uncle Jesse was sawing wood and the sawdust clung to his eyebrows and to his sweaty shirt. Any other man would have removed his shirt for such work, but never Jesse Jackson, for he was a swamper and his back must be clothed in public and his head covered. His shirt was his pride, as was his hat, and it mattered not how dirty and sweaty was his shirt or how slouchy his hat-they were his pride and must be worn.

He scarcely glanced up when the boy and the dog walked across the yard, and Skeeter said, “I’m hungry. My stomach must think my throat’s been cut.”

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ing out of their pockets. Most of the people I’ve seen coming out of the casinos look like a semi just ran over their dog. Some churches do come out ahead because of riverboats. We had a woman in our church who went to the boats every Thursday night and was extremely lucky. She always split her winnings, which sometimes were significant, with the church. One Thursday night, our church had an ice cream social, and here she came to the event. Our preacher at the time, who had a sense of humor, exclaimed “Evelyn, aren’t you suppose to be at the boats tonight?” Maybe this is why since 1993, I have never heard a sermon titled “Don’t go to the Boats”.

Jack can be reached at PO Box 40, Oak Grove, MO 64075, or jackremembers@aol. com. Visit www.jackremembers.com

RALLS COUNTY EMERGENCY E-911 RALLS COUNTY E-911 BOARD NEW LONDON, MO 63459 Request for Proposal of Bids: The Ralls County Missouri E-911 Board of Directors will be accepting proposals to provide public safety dispatch services for Ralls County residents and businesses.

If you have any questions or would like to see Ralls County’s equipment, please contact Bill Bowman at 573-822-9736.

Sealed proposals need to be marked “Contract E-911 Public Safety Dispatch Services” mailed to P.O. Box 446, New London MO 63459. And will be accepted until 12 p.m.

October 8, 2013.

Proposals will be opened in the 911 meeting room at the Ralls County 911 Office located on Hwy. 19 on October 8, 2013 at 7 p.m.

• Bidding is for a 12 month contract.

• Proposal must demonstrate that the provider meets the minimum qualifications of enhanced wireless Phase II PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point).

• The proposal must include dispatching for Emergency and Non-emergency calls.

• The proposal needs to include dispatching for Associated Ralls County entities: Ralls County Sheriff ’s Office, Ralls County Ambulance, Marion County Ambulance (Locations in Ralls County), New London Fire Department, Center Fire Department, Perry Fire Department, Hannibal Rural Fire Department, New London Police Department, Perry Police Department, Center Police Department • The agency must have the ability to connect their dispatch workstations to a Window Remote Desktop session using remote desktop protocol.

• A broadband Internet connection is required to ensure a smooth operation.

• Agency employees must use LAWMAN CAD/RMS within the remote desktop environment to enter incidents for all law enforcement agencies within Ralls County.

Lawman must be in real time. Fire and EMS incidents may be maintained within LAWMAN as well, or may be otherwise maintained using the agency’s existing records system.

Ralls County 911 currently has a Zetron IP Dispatch Station A new State IP System Positron System Connection to Repeaters (Radio): Ralls Fire, Ralls EMS, Hannibal Rural Fire, Fire Mutual Aid, Point to Point, Sheriff Network, Lawman Mutual Aid, Marion Ambulance • Mules The proposal must meet all Missouri State Highway Patrol criteria and requirements and also maintain files and warrants also as per Missouri Highway Patrol.

• All dispatchers must be trained and certified in: APCO, CPR, Mules, Emergency Medical Dispatcher, EMD reviews must be completed, EMD Director as required The Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive technicalities and/or any irregularities therein. The Board further reserves the right to award a contract to that bidder whose proposal best serves the interests of the Emergency 911 in the sole discretion of the Board.

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NEIGHBORS Dr. Chris Starbuck, State Woody Ornamentals Specialist University of Missouri Extension Watering Shade Trees Lack of rain, frequent sunny days, and recent high temperatures have resulted in severe drought stress on plants. Even well-established trees and shrubs are in danger of permanent damage if high temperatures and drought continue. Given that trees are valuable assets to a landscape that are not easy to replace, increasing one’s water bill to keep them alive may be a good investment.

An established tree may have a root system that occupies thousands of square feet to a depth of 18 inches or deeper.

When the soil in that volume nears permanent wilting point, the tree may exhibit drought survival strategies like leaf scorch, leaf drop or dieback. If drought persists, extreme dieback or death may ensue. Fortunately, wetting the soil in a tiny fraction of the total root volume of a tree can greatly reduce drought stress. The challenge is to apply enough water to do some good in a soil volume where tree roots can access it. One approach to tree rescue irrigation is to lay “leaky hose” type soaker hoses within the drip line (under the tree canopy). Soaker hoses are notoriously uneven in their distribution. To improve uniformity, make a “gender bender” consisting of a piece of hose with two female ends. This allows both ends of the soaker hose to be attached to a garden hose using a Y-adapter. Lay the loop within the drip line of the tree to be rescued and irrigate long enough to wet the soil to a depth of about one foot. Use a rod or long screwdriver to monitor the depth of wet soil. The rod or screwdriver will be easy to push into soil that is wet, but more difficult in dry soil. One foot is generally deep enough to access many tree roots. Check regularly for runoff to make sure all water stays in the root zone of the tree.

Under “normal” conditions, a typical landscape soil may only be able to absorb ¼ inch per hour. However, under present conditions, irrigation water may flow more freely into cracks in the soil. In some situations, especially if mulch is present, the absorption rate around the tree may be high enough to water directly from a garden hose for several minutes without runoff. Any time irrigation is left unattended consider using a timer as a reminder to turn the water off. For more information on irrigating trees and shrubs during summer drought go online to extension.missouri.edu and search for “Irrigating Trees and Shrubs during Summer Drought”. Dr. Chris Starbuck, University of Missouri Extension State Woody Ornamentals Specialist, contributed to this article. Contact University of Missouri Extension Specialist Max Glover with questions at (573) 633-2640.

The 1993 District Football Champion Team and the 2003 District Softball Champion Team will be recognized at the Oct. 4 Mark Twain Tiger Homecoming game. Members should contact Coach Matt Hudson and Coach Brooke Hudson at 573-267-3397

Land of Smiles visits Perry Christian Academy

Perry Christian Academy recently received a visit from the Tooth Wizard, Panda, and Plaque Man, stars of Delta Dental’s Land of Smiles Program. This program performs at over 300 schools throughout Missouri each year educating children on proper brushing and flossing techniques, discussing good and bad foods for teeth and reinforcing the importance of visiting the dentist. (Above) PCA’s Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students with Tooth Wizard and Panda. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Ralls County Library All Town Garage sale up through Oct. 2 to sponsor garage sales sign The Perry Chamber of Commerce met at 4:30 p.m.

The Ralls County Library will be sponsoring the Center City-wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Sign up can be done at any time at the library. A fee of $5.00 will cover advertising, signs and balloons. Any organization interested in having a food booth may contact the Center City Hall for reserving a location.

The library will also hold their annual fall book sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the library which is located at 102 North Public Street in Center.

New London Forget-Me-Not Senior Citizens Friday, Sept. 27

Loin and dressing, potatoes and gravy, green beans, carry in dishes and desserts, coffee and tea Carry outs are available Donations are accepted in the canisters on the tables! Everyone, regardless of age, is welcome to eat at Senior Citizens.

YMCA Youth Indoor Soccer Registration The YMCA of Hannibal is now taking early bird registration for the Fall Youth Indoor Soccer Leagues. Early bird deadline is Sunday, Sept. 29.

Early bird prices are $22.00 for members and $36.00 for non-members. Normal registration will begin Sept. 30 and run through Oct. 20. Normal prices are $26.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members.

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. The program is open to boys and girls in Pre-K (age 4) through 6th grade. Games will be played on Saturdays beginning Nov. 2 at the YMCA gym. The season will run through Dec. 14. For more information call the YMCA of Hannibal at 221-0586.

on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Those in attendance included Ron Leake, Danette Henderson, Bob Stevener, Dustin Wasson and Ronnie Cragen.

The treasurer’s report was given and the Chamber’s account has $3232 in it which includes the $1500 brought in at the Garden Tractor Pull. The Chamber will donate $300 to Girl Scout Troop #9352 for their help at the Cruise Night and Garden Tractor Pull and will donate $200 to the Amanda Jaspering Scholarship Fund.

The Chamber donated half of the 50/50 drawing from the Cruise Night to the city to purchase a new tree for the Bill Trower Memorial Park.

Fall All-Town Yard Sales will be Saturday, Oct. 5 with sign-up through Oct. 2 at City Hall. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

The Perry Community Betterment Organization met immediately following the Chamber meeting with the same people in attendance. The purpose of the PCBO is to set up a 501c3 so tax deductible donations can be sought for the new community center.

The Chamber has been raising funds for the community center at a variety of events. A motion to pass the bylaws as presented was passed unanimously as was the motion to amend the Articles of Incorporation, item 7.

The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

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The new cookbooks, sponsored by CWF, Perry Christian Church now available for sale.

Can be seen at Arlington Antiques and Straight From The Heart Gifts in Perry or, you may call any church member or CWF officers:

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The Church at Ariel

Pastor Tim Sanders

The Order of Things Love, Walk, Keep, Serve Love the Lord with all your heart.

Learn to walk in His ways.

Strive to keep His commandments.

Serve Him faithfully.

These are the four corners of the Gospel.

The Church at Ariel (Ariel Christian) is located in Ralls County off Highway A 1.5 miles west of Salt River Bridge on Ariel Lane. Follow the signs. Services are at 10:30 a.m.

NL First Christian

Pastor Tom Day

Worship services on Sept. 22, at New London First Christian Church opened with the choir singing “This Is the Day.” Pastor Tom Day welcomed all and made announcements. Marilyn Lucas played “If That Isn’t Love” for the prelude.

The call to worship and responsive reading were followed by the hymn of praise, “It Is Well with My Soul.”

The invocation was given and the Lord’s Prayer recited in unison. “I Love to Tell the Story” was the worship hymn.

Joys and concerns were heard. We welcome all our guests today. Prayers are asked for Harry Musgrove, Ellen (Alexander) Dorsey, Gary Brinker, Mary Gay Huff, Mary Kent, Vernon Murphy, Robert Stover, Gene Cole, David Durst, Maggie DeLaporte and Jenny Misner. Congratulations to Pat Gibbs on 40 years with the University Extension office. Silent and pastoral prayers were given followed by the choral response.

Words of institution and meditation were given in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. “Alas and Did My Savior Bleed” was the Communion hymn. Elder Mildred Serbin offered prayer. Pat Gibbs, Becky Jarman, Jim Quinlin Jr. and Karyl Silvey were servers.

Offertory sentence, receiving of tithes and offerings, doxology and prayer of dedication followed.

Scripture was from Numbers 22:21-31. The message was “God’s Directions for Your Life.” Benediction, choral response and postlude closed the service.

Linda Flowerree and Karyl Silvey were greeters.

Roger Stout lit the candles. Dorothy Quinlin and Karyl Silvey prepared communion.

Thought for the week is, “How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong.” George Washington Carver

NL Second Christian

Rev. M. Faye Vaughn

Sunday, September 22nd, worship service opened with prayer and congregational hymns. Sister Thelma Fugate welcomed everyone and read announcements, Elder JoAnn Allison gave our call to worship the congregation responded with our affirmation of faith. Celebration hymn “We Have Come Into This House,” was followed by Elder Billie F. Burton offering morning prayer and coral response. Scripture readings were offered by Sister Thelma Fugate reading Psalm 113 and Sister Linda K. Burton reading Luke 16:1-13. Youth sharing and message Camron read Psalm 11:1-7; Trenton recited God wants us to be kind; Puchetta read Psalm 125:1; Re’Nayjah read Psalm 17:1-3 and Blake read John 10:7-10.

Rev. Vaughn’s youth message was a continuation of the Ten Commandments - You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

The choir rendered two musical selections “Ride On King Jesus” and “I Am Free,” under the direction of Sister Linda K. Burton. Elder Allison offered the offertory scripture and gave offertory prayer and the doxology was sung. Joys were heard and concerns were placed at the altar for pastoral prayer. We may not know what all the concerns are, but GOD knows.

Rev. M. Faye Vaughn came forward to offer the WORD, scripture text was from Matthew 15:21-28, the message “What can you do with the faith that you have?” During the message Rev. Vaughn focused on the 28th verse which says, Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. The message was followed by hymn of invitation, communion hymn, closing hymn “God Has Smiled On Me” and the benediction.

Today, The Second Christian Church family hosted our Homecoming and Rally Day serving dinner from 12:30p.m. until the time of service at 2:30p.m. The Lord’s day was full of good food, fellowship and praise. We want to give a special thank you to our chairperson’s Sister Paula J. Holliday, Sister Thelma Fugate and to all the minister’s of music from the fifteen churches that participated.

“Where is your faith? Are you willing to step out on faith?”

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OBITUARIES AND CHURCH NEWS Perry Christian Church Obituaries ✝ Pastor David Todd

Worship service at the Perry Christian Church on September 22 began with the Choir singing “Love Divine”. The Light A Candle For Children meditation was read by Haley Finch. She then lit a candle.

Pastor Todd mentioned the CWF Cookbook had been reordered and there is a wait list. Call Nancy Seelow or Mary Lee Dye if you want on the list. There will be a Golf Tournament Meeting on September 29 at 7:00pm. Nancy Seelow will need to know who will want a ticket to “The Church Basement Ladies” by October 1. CWF will meet October 1 at 6:30pm.

“Soon and Very Soon” was the hymn of praise.

“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” led to prayers and concern for Karen McLaughlin, Lois Friday, Krista Yaeger Callahan. We heard that Natasha Romaker was much improved. “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” was the choir’s response The communion hymn was “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”. Pastor Todd gave the invitation to share the Lord’s Supper. Prayers were given by Elders Greg Harrison and Jill Lewellen. Deacons serving were Nancy Seelow, Carol Norman, Chris Johnson and Wyatt Lewellen.

“I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary” was the choir’s special.

The Children’s Moment was given by Jeannie Gay as she explained how important it is to be honest and make the right choices.

Luke 16:1-13 was read by John DiMaria for Pastor’s sermon “Being Faithful With Our Gifts”. We are called to love God, to love our neighbors and our self, and to serve by making disciples. Be thankful and celebrate all the gifts God gives to us.

“Jesus is Calling” was the invitation hymn, followed by the benediction and closing by singing “Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing”.

South Fork Presbyterian Pastor John Grimmett The Sun., Sept. 22 services at South Fork Presbyterian church began with Patti Grimmett playing “Give Thanks” on the piano followed by Pastor John Grimmett leading the Call to Worship based on Psalm 107 and prayer forBrian Carey; Bill McGee; Albert; Beth Tilt’s new grand-twinhs; the Wilson family; Amanda Grimmett; victims of Colorado flood, bombing and the world situations with praises for the return of Scott from employment; wonderful weather and Mary Kay Banks surgery and all said the Lord’s Prayer.

Debbie Carey led all in song to “To God Be the Glory”, “For the Beauty of the Earth”, “Count Your Blessings” and “God Be With You”.

Debbie sang “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” as Patti played guitar.

The message “Grateful Hearts”, was based on scripture from Luke 17:11-20...as we all take for granted so many things - we praise God when good things happen...Do what God wants you to do - Praise Jesus for a new salvation (healed) life - rise and go, for your faith has saved you. If you have everything you want - it would be very boring... Are you thankful and grateful for your life? The experience of God’s grace - His divine miracles! We have Jesus Christs love... Realize that you need to be grateful no matter what is going on in your life... Encounter God and grab hold of your new life! Rejoice in all things... Be grateful for heaven!

Kaylee Beckham led the Offertory as Patti played “My Tribute” and all sang the “Doxology”.

Patti played “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” as all retired in fellowship.

Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. and all are invited to come hear the word of the Lord.

“And He said unto Him, Arise, go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole...” Luke 17:19

Thank You

The family of Alice Jean Guy wishes to express thanks for the kindness of flowers, food, Masses and memorials given to our beloved Mom. A special thank you to the intensive care nurses, doctors and comfort care for their support and kindness. Also thank you to O’Donnell Funeral Home.

From the family of Alice Jean (Lewellen) Guy

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Bradley Cole Martin 1960-2013

Bradley Cole Martin, 53, of Vandalia, passed away at 5:49 p.m., Sept. 18, 2013 at Audrain Medical Center, Mexico.

He was born August 19, 1960 in Mexico, the son of Sam Perry and Mary Margaret Flowerree Martin.

Survivors include one brother, Don (Johnna McGruder) Martin, of Middletown; three sisters, Muriel (Averil) Beshears of Vandalia, Nita (Sean) Rooney, of Marietta, Ga., and Judy (Don) Williams, of Smithville; four nieces, Beth Motley of Vandalia, Dottie Martin of Seattle, Wash., Meghan Rooney of Marietta Ga., and Myra Knight of Bowling Green; seven nephews, Aaron Beshears, of Columbia, Brandon Beshears, of Harpers Ferry, WVA, Ryan and Kyle Rooney, both of Atlanta, Tyson Lemasters, of Lubbock, Texas, Clint Lemasters of Kansas City, and Chas Martin of Louisiana; and thirteen great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Sam Martin.

Mr. Martin was a lifetime area resident. He attended the Vandalia First Baptist Church. He was a self employed mechanic who loved working on cars and playing pool.

Memorial services for Mr. Martin, were held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Vandalia First Baptist Church Family Life Center, with Reverend Mike Barter and Reverend Bob Hoehn officiating. Private family burial services will be at a later date.

Visitation was Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Family Life Center. Arrangements were under the direction of Bienhoff Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Van-Far Alumni & Friends Association Scholarship Fund, in care of Jeanne George or the Vandalia Cemetery Association.

Honorary pallbearers were Rick Allen, Steve Brookshier, Mark Butler, Ken Riechard, Danny Detienne, Larry Baird, Larry Parks, Don Ingram, Marvin Dillon, and his nieces and nephews.

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

Krista LeAnn (Yager) Callaghan 1979-2013

Krista LeAnn (Yager) Callaghan, 33, of Versailles, passed away at 5:34 p.m., Sunday, Sept.

22, 2013 at University of Missouri Hospital, in Columbia.

Mrs. Callaghan was born Nov. 23, 1979, in Hannibal, to David and Barbara Bethea Yager.

She was married to Jeremiah Levi Callaghan on May 19, 2007. He survives.

Other survivors include two beautiful daughters, Rylee Suzanne age two and Kodie Elizabeth, newborn, both of Versailles, her parents, David and Barbara Yager of Center, Sister, Aimee Eisele (Greg) of Perry, grandmother, Lucille Yager of Center, three uncles, Louis Bethea (Bettie) of Calhoun, La., Ray Bethea (Deborah) of Minden, La., Donald Yager (Barbara) of Fort Mill, S.C., mother and father in law; Marty and Becky Callaghan, of Versailles, sisters in law, Amanda Garrison (Jeremy) of Versailles, Carolyn Handtke (Jeremy) of Linn Creek, Mahala Killeen (Eric) of New Orleans, La, Marie Callaghan of Texas, brother in law, Michael Callaghan (Cassie) of Great Falls, Mont., nieces, Ashlyn Eisele of Perry, Lauren Garrison of Versailles, nephews, Colten Eisele of Perry, and Parker Garrison of Versailles, and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by one sister; Holly Suzanne Yager her grandparents; Louis and Mildred Bethea and Bob E. Yager, and her aunt; Virginia (Mickie) Bethea Ebarb.

Krista was a graduate of Mark Twain High School Class of 1998 and a graduate of Hannibal LaGrange College in 2004. She was a born again Christian and lifelong member of Center Baptist Church. She currently attended Versailles First Baptist Church.

Krista was a homemaker and was completely devoted to the happiness of her family. Her other interests included cooking and gardening. She also enjoyed hunting and fishing with Jeremiah.

She participated with a trap shooting team last

Krista LeAnn (Yager) Callaghan

year.

Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, at Center Baptist Church, in Center.

Rev. Dan Peters and Rev. Todd Forman will officiate. Burial will be at Norton Cemetery in Center. The James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation was from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Krista’s life will be Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, in Versailles, with visitation from 1 p.m., until the time of services.

The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Rylee and Kodie Callaghan Education Fund in care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Tim Wilson, Jeremy Handtke, Jeremy Garrison, Greg Eisele, Matt Helm and Michael Callaghan. Honorary pallbearers will be Shawn McCutheon, Josh Shewmaker and Zac Morrison Online condolences may be made and video tribute viewed at www. jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com

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RALLS COUNTY FARMS/RECORDS

Farmers Harness Benefits from Cover Crops Submitted by Lucas Brass, Soil Conservationist A growing number of farmers in Missouri have “discovered the cover”—and for some very good reasons.

By “cover,” I’m talking about cover crops, which are plants established when cash crops are not being grown.

Cover crops are planted because of their excellent benefits, including improving the health and function of soil. This leads to better nutrient cycling, improved water infiltration and more

consistent yields over time.

Cover crops also suppress weeds, prevent erosion, control diseases and pests as well as help pollinators.

Farmers not familiar with how mixtures of cover crops work together might ask, “Why would I want to plant a cover crop that uses up all my water?” But using diverse annual cropping rotations and cover crop combinations increases soil organic matter. And for each 1 percent in organic matter, there is a 25 percent increase in water

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Ralls County Commission News On the days indicated, the Ralls County Commissioners including Presiding Commissioner Robert L. See, Eastern District Commissioner R. C. Harlow, Western District Commissioner Steven H. Whitaker and Ralls County Clerk Ernest E. Duckworth met in regular session. Besides approving their regular minutes the commissioners accomplished the following: Monday, Sept. 16 - The Ralls County Commission discussed general road maintenance; The Ralls County Commission signed checks and warrants as listed in the warrant registry; The Ralls County Commission signed papers on bridges 18 and 19; The Ralls County Commission met with Gerry Dinwiddie and Ron Haught in regards to ankle bracelets and surcharges on fines and arrests according to Missouri Revised Statutes 488.5026.

The Ralls County Commission met with Bill Bowman and Brian Reed in regards to their Internet on the lap top computer when they are out at meetings and in the field. They were asking for a wireless Internet for their lap tops. The Commission said they would make a decision when Steve returns.

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holding capacity and up to 30 pounds an acre more of available nitrogen.

While cover crops use some water in the soil profile to grow, they simultaneously improve the soil structure by building soil aggregates, providing armor for the soil surface, and recharging the water in the soil profile though increased infiltration.

About 600 farmers surveyed in 2012 on the impact of drought reported an average increase of 14 bushels of corn per acre and five bushels more of soybeans per acre where they had a cover crop as compared with fields without cover crops.

Common cover crops in Northeast Missouri include Annual Ryegrass, Cereal Rye, Crimson Clover, Oilseed Radish, buckwheat, vetch, winter wheat, oats, and more.

Planting cover crops is one of several key steps that farmers can take to improve soil health. The other two are rotating crops, including cover crops that are planted, and not tilling.

When a variety of cover crops are planted, especially when 10-12 plant species are planted, they increase the soil biology and speed soil health improvements. The more diversity you have, the more plant balance you have above ground, the better soil biol-

ogy balance you have below ground. Plus, cover crops can help reduce compaction without deep tillage.

When only one cover crop species is planted, the single crop, or monoculture, will struggle in a drought or when facing pests. Many farmers are working with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to choose the right mix of cover crop seeds for their farm.

If you farm or are interested in farming, visit your local NRCS field office for help on choosing the right conservation efforts for your land.

About Lucas Brass: Lucas is a Soil Conservationist with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. He works in the agency’s New London office and can be contacted at (573)985-8611 xt.3 or lucas. brass@mo.usda.gov.

About NRCS: USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service helps America’s farmers and ranchers conserve the nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.

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New London Police Report 09-14 Report of a dog at large 09-17 Assist on a interview at the Child Advocacy Center with DFS Assist R.C.S.O. with a disorderly subject at Dr. Tucker’s Office in Center; Assist R.C.S.O. with Traffic stop on Hwy 19 09-18 Report of a pos-

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Ralls County Recorder News Marriages Andrew Tyler Willing of New London and Michelle Marie Teeling of New London Scott Marshall Donegan of Hannibal and Sara Annette Ward of Hannibal Jordan Michael Epperson of New London and Kylie Erin Stephenson of New London David Edward Botkin of Vandalia and Tonya Lynn (Myers) Vansickle of Vandalia Shannon Andrew Miller of Hannibal and Brittany Lynn Majors of Hannibal Jason Haines Stoverock of Hannibal and Laura Lynn Spencer of Hannibal

Jason Scott Brown of Center and Leeann Marie Long of Center Richard Marvin Cook of New London and Britney Ann Guerrero of New London Jamie Lee Williams Hannibal and Rachel Ann (Spratt) Cormier of New London Charles William Armour of Lima, Illinois and Patty Sue Johnston of Lima, Illinois

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Doritos 10 oz. Bag $3.49

Bud 20 Pack $14.39

Jim Beam 750 ml $12.69

CORN: Cash - $5.13, N/C - $4.49 WHEAT: Cash - $5.75 BEANS: Cash -$15.09, N/C - $13.66

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Call (573) 406-7517 anytime.

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RALLS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, (SWCD) has announced the new date and time for the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.

The new meeting date is; 4th Monday each month at 5:00 p.m. in the USDA Building.

The next meeting will be Monday Oct. 28, at 5:00 p.m.

The meetings are open to the public.

Ralls County Soil and Water Conservation District MARTHA BRISCOE: District Manager PAUL ALLGOOD: Clerk WAYNE PICKETT: Technician II Natural Resource Conservation Service GARY NOEL: District Conservationist LUCAS BRASS: Resource Conservation TIM ZEDIALIS: Soil Conservation Technician

Anyone with questions concerning conservation practices, may call the office (573) 985-8611 ext. 3

OCTOBER 2013 CALENDAR Oct. 1 – Perry City Council at 7 p.m.; JV/V SB @ Palmyra 5 p.m.

Oct. 2 – Center City Council at 6 p.m.

Oct. 3 – JHFB @ Paris 6 p.m.; JHSB vs Silex 5 p.m.; JX/V SB @ Brookfield 5 p.m.

Oct. 4 – Mark Twain Homecoming Parade 2 p.m.; GAME VS Highland 7 p.m.

Oct. 5 – JHSB CCC Trn; Premier Portraits Oct. 7 – JVFB @ Highland 6 p.m.; JV/VSB @ Van-Far 5 pm; Junior High Basketball practice begins Oct. 8 – 911 meeting at Ralls 911 blg. 7 p.m.; Hannibal Band Day; JHFB vs Holy Rosary 6 p.m.

Oct. 9 –District Softball Trn TBA Oct. 10 – Ralls R-II Board mtg 7 p.m.

Oct. 11 – VFB vs Macon; FB/Band Senior Night; FFA Barnwarming 8:30 -11 p.m.

Oct. 14 – New London City Council 7 p.m.; JVFB vs Clark Co. 6 p.m.

Oct. 15 – First quarter ends; JHFB @ Van-Far 6 p.m.; Region 4 FCCLA mtg.

Oct. 16 – PSAT for Jrs 1st through 4th hours; Missouri Day; Softball Sectionals Oct. 17 – Parent-Teacher conferences 2-8 p.m. (grade cards will be given out); early dismissal 12:40 Oct. 18 – VFB @ Palmyra 7 p.m.; NO SCHOOL Oct. 21 – NO SCHOOL teacher in service; JVFB vs Montgomery City 6 pm; Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences 2-6 p.m.

Oct. 22 – Softball Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 24 -- Community Ladies Supper @ St. William in Perry 6:30 p.m.; Muffins with Mom Center Elementary; New London Booster Club 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 25 –VFB @S. Shelby 7 p.m.; Muffins with Mom New London Elementary 7:30 a.m.; JH Dance 7-9:30 p.m.; Sr. Class mtg with Jostens 1:30 p.m.; MSHSAA Softball Championship Oct. 28 – JVFB vs Monroe City 6 pm Oct. 31 – Halloween; Elementary Fall Parties 2:15 p.m.

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No Hunting or Trespassing listings run one year for $20 paid in advance to: Ralls County Herald-Enterprise P.O. Box 426 New London, MO 63459

NO Hunting or Trespassing Notice is hereby given that hunting, fishing or trespassing of any kind either day or night on land owned or farmed by the undersigned is strictly forbidden.

Any and all violator are subject to prosecution: James (Terry) See: 12/13 Leon C. Fessenden, Center: 7/14 Pete Harris Farms (John L. & Ruthie Day: 9/13 Trower Bros. Farm: 12/13 John & Peggy Hemeyer Farm: 7/14 Sandra Evans Farm: 9/19/14

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Daniel D. Jaggie and Peggy S. Jaggie, dated July 14, 2004, and recorded on August 10, 2004, Document No. 2004-34290 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Ralls County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on October 1, 2013, at 4:30 PM, at the West Front Door of the Ralls County Courthouse, New London, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE EAST HALF (E-1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE-1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY (20), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FIVE (55) NORTH, RANGE FIVE (5) WEST, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF (E1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE-1/4) OF SAID SECTION TWENTY (20) RUN SOUTH 86 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY (20) A DISTANCE OF 148.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES AND 14 SECONDS WEST 1260.57 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MISSOURI STATE ROUTE 19; THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES, 40 MINUTES AND 20 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OFWAY 214.45 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 55 MINUTES AND 13 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY 99.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 07 MINUTES AND 30 SECONDS EAST 310.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES AND 00 MINUTES WEST 128.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES AND 21 MINUTES AND 05 SECONDS EAST 241.65 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0 . 66 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Permanent Parcel Number: 35080420000000009000 DANIEL D. RAY JAGGIE AND PEGGY SUE JAGGIE, HUSBAND AND WIFE MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS: A tract of land lying in the East half (E-1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE-1/4) of Section Twenty (20), Township Fifty-Five (55) North, Range Five (5) West, Rails County, Missouri being more fully described as follows to-wit: From the Southwest corner of the East Half (E-1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of said Section Twenty (20) run South 86 degrees 17 minutes and 41 seconds East along the South line of said Section Twenty (20) a distance of 148.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes and 14 seconds West 1260.57 feet to the Southerly right-of-way of Missouri State Route 19; thence North 46 degrees 40 minutes and 20 seconds East along said right of way 214.45 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 50 degrees 55 minutes and 13 seconds East along said Southerly right-of-way 99.50 feet; thence South 09 degrees 07 minutes and 30 seconds East 310.53 feet; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes West 128.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees and 21 minutes and 05 seconds East 241.65 feet to the true point of beginning

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as per Survey #79-0220 of Harold R. Crane, Registered Land Surveyor #1111 Missouri as made in July 1979., commonly known as 20536 Highway 19, New London, MO, 63459 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

South & Associates, P.C., Successor Trustee First Publication: September 5, 2013. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 148313 / Invoice No. 148313-661237).

Published on: September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013 IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: Case Number: 13RL-PR00050 DAVID C MOBLEY In the Estate of CARL E LEAKE, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

(Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CARL E LEAKE, Decedent: On August 27, 2013, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of CARL E LEAKE, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Ralls County, Missouri.

The name business address, and phone number of the personal representative is: SHARON WRIGHT, P.O. BOX 385, PERRY, MO 63462, 573721-5678 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: JOHN W BRISCOE, 423 S. MAIN, P.O. BOX 446, NEW LONDON, MO 63459-0446, 573-985-3411 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021 1 RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: August 12, 2013 Date of first publication: September 5, 2013 Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

Gina Jameson, Circuit Clerk Karen A. Huff (signed) Deputy Clerk Published on: September 5, 12,

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19 and 26, 2013

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

To all persons interested in the ESTATE OF CLARENCE RAY THURMAN, JR., DECEASED: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representatives of said estate will file Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution on the 11th day of October, 2013, in the Probate Division of the Ralls County Circuit Court, New London, Missouri, and that any objections or exceptions to such Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty (20) days from such date.

IVA JANE WHEELER and MARY ANN ECKLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES BRISCOE, RODENBAUGH & BRANNON Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 446 New London, Missouri 63459 Telephone: (573) 985-3411 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE FIRST PUBLICATION: September 12, 2013.

Published on: September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 2013 IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: DAVID C MOBLEY Case Number: 13RL-PR00054 In the Estate of LEO HARRISON III, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

(Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LEO HARRISON III, Decedent: On September 5, 2013, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of LEO HARRISON III, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Ralls County, Missouri.

The name, business address, and phone number of the personal representative is: KARLA ANN HARRISON, 61419 CROOKED CREEK PLACE, NEW LONDON, MO 63459, (573) 795-6992 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business, address and phone number is: JOHN W BRISCOE, 423 S. MAIN, P.O. BOX 446, NEW LONDON, MO 63459-0446, (573) 985-3411 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice Or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: August 22, 2013 Date of first publication: September 12, 2013 GINA JAMESON, CIRCUIT CLERK Karen A. Huff, Deputy Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Di-

vision of the above referenced Circuit Court.

Published on: September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 2013

TRUSTEE’S SALE

IN RE: Darrell F. McCullough A Married Man, as his sole & separate property. Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Darrell F. McCullough A Married Man, as his sole & separate property. dated May 6, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ralls County, Missouri as Document No.: 2005-36137 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 12:05 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of New London, County of Ralls, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Ralls County, State of Missouri, to wit: TWENTY-FIVE (25) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW-1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE-1/4) OF SECTION FOUR (4) AND A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW-1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION NINE (9), ALL IN TOWNSHIP FIFTYSIX (56) NORTH, RANGE FOUR (4) WEST SURVEYED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN 4.63 CHAINS NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW-1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION NINE (9), THENCE WEST 13.54 CHAINS TO THE CENTER OF A PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE WITH SAID ROAD NORTH 19 DEGREES WEST 6.41 CHAINS; THENCE NORTH 23 1/2 DEGREES EAST 3.70 CHAINS; THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES EAST 9.50 CHAINS; THENCE NORTH 45 DEGREES EAST 3.30 CHAINS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NUMBERED ONE (1) OF THE GORDON SUBDIVISION; THENCE EAST 6.60 CHAINS; THENCE SOUTH 4.34 CHAINS TO THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION NINE (9); THENCE SOUTH 15.37 CHAINS TO THE BEGINNING, BEING 3.75 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW-1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION FOUR (4) AND 21.25 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW-1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION NINE (9), ALL IN LOT NUMBERED SIX (6) OF THE GORDON SUBDIVISION. EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW-1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE-1/4) OF SECTION FOUR (4) AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW-1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION NINE (9), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SIX (56) NORTH, RANGE FOUR (4) WEST, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A STONE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AFOREMENTIONED NORTHWEST ONEFOURTH (NW-1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION NINE (9); THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE QUARTER QUARTER SECTION LINE 155.4 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 06 MINUTES WEST 715.97 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MISSOURI STATE ROUTE “T”; THENCE NORTH 37 DEGREES 29 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY 419.18 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 04 MIN-

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UTES EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY 123.48 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 06 MINUTES EAST 388.90 FEET TO A STONE ON THE QUARTER QUARTER SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION LINE 284.6 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 5.53 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS PER SURVEY OF HAROLD R. CRANE, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR #1111 MISSOURI, IN SEPTEMBER 1970.

AND ALSO EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW-1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION NINE (9), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SIX (56) NORTH, RANGE FOUR (4) WEST, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM A STONE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW-1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION NINE (9); THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE QUARTER QUARTER LINE OF THIS SECTION 155.4 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE MARKING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 53 MINUTES WEST 133.99 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 15 MINUTES WEST 200.65 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 206.55 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 340.43 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 31 MINUTES WEST 71.95 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 17 MINUTES WEST 162.74 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CURVE OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF MISSOURI; STATE ROUTE “T”; THENCE NORTH 24 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG A CURVE ON SAID EASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF MISSOURI STATE ROUTE “T” SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 533.69 FEET AND AN ARC OF 248.96 AND A CORD OF 246.74 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE ON SAID ROUTE “T”, RIGHT-OF-WAY AND

P.C. STATION 52+74.70; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MISSOURI STATE ROUTE “T” 213.90 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 715.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 5.26 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS PER SURVEY OF HAROLD R. CRANE, R.L.S. #1111, MISSOURI, MADE IN SEPTEMBER OF 1974.

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND EASEMENTS AS NOW OF RECORD. to satisfy said debt and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 54422.101513.311097 FC

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published on: September 19, 26, October 3 and 10, 2013

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

To all persons interested in the ESTATE OF DARYL LYNN HALL, DECEASED: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative of said estate will file Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution on the 28th day of October, 2013, in the Probate Division of the Ralls County Circuit Court, New London, Missouri, and that any objections or exceptions to such Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty (20) days from such date.

PAULA EVANS RALLS COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE BRISCOE, RODENBAUGH & BRANNON Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 446 New London, Missouri 63459 Telephone: (573) 985-3411 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE FIRST PUBLICATION: September 26, 2013.

Published on: September 26, October, 3, 10 and 17, 2013

HELP WANTED WANTED CUSTOM PESTICIDE FERTILIZER Applicator full time position with medical and life insurance 401K, paid vacation, holiday and competitive compensation.

Apply in person at Crop Production Services Perry, Mo. 573-565-2860

HELP WANTED Local agri-business company seeking applicants to fill seasonal positions for work in its fertilizer business this fall. CDL required. Also requires the ability to follow rules and work safely.

Pre-employment drug screening required of all new hires.

Interested applicants should apply in person at Farmers Elevator & Exchange Co. at 107 South Chestnut Street, Monroe City.

Cannon Water District No. 1 is accepting resumes for a Utility Employee.

Position involves all work pertaining to water distribution and sewer lagoons that operate with a traveling gun discharge. A minimum of four years experience with water/sewer facilities is desired. To maintain and hold position a COL drivers license, DSIII water license and Class 0 sewer license will be required . The successful candidate must possess strong self-motivation and communicate effectively with customers and other employees.

Salary based on experience and qualifications.

If interested send resume by October 1, 2013 to Cannon Water District No. 1 P.O. Box 430, Perry Mo 63462

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Grossmann strikes out 22 in 2 games The Mark Twain Lady Tigers, in recent softball action fell to Silex 2-0 and then Highland 4-1.

Silex “We came out flat,” said Lady Tiger Coach Stacey Grossmann. “We hit the ball but just didn’t put anything on it.”

Kenzie Grossmann pitched a complete game three hitter allowing one earned run while walking two and striking out double digits with 10 K’s.

Offensively, Grossman, Taylor Picton, McKenzie Johnston, Kaitlyn Young and Kaelee Ogle each banged out a hit.

Highland Alicia Cole, Kenzie Grossmann and Kaitlyn Whaley each had a hit versus Highland in the

4-1 loss. Grossmann surrendered 6 hits and 4 runs (1 earned) in the seveninning affair. She struck out 12 batters while walking 4.

“Kenzie wasn’t on her game tonight,” said Coach Grossmann. “We left runners on third and second with no outs a couple of times that killed us. If you are not going to hit the ball and score runs then you have to play defense and we didn’t do that either. They scored three of their runs on errors.”

The Lady Tigers participate in the South Callaway Tournament this weekend and finish the season with Elsberry, Palmyra, Brookfield and Van-Far before district play.

Taylor Picton snags the ball at second base as the Lady Cougar slides in. All photos by RCHE - Carolyn Trower

Starla Ely crosses home plate.

Chloe Majors slides across home plate on a double by Victoria Thompson.

Mack hits Hawkinson with 35-yard TD pass

The Mark Twain Tigers traveled to Louisiana and in a close contest fell 1412 on the road trip.

In a tale of two halves – Louisiana scored a touchdown in the first quarter (6-0) and added a second quarter score to lead 14-0 at the half.

In the second half, Trey Arndt scored the first Mark Twain touchdown on a 10 yard scamper in the third quarter (14-6) and Ethan Mack hit Dalton Hawkinson in stride for a 35 yard strike. The two-point conversion was no good and Mark Twain fell 14-12.

Passing: Mack hit on 5 passes in 8 attempts for 145 yards (18.3 average) while Tyler Elledge was 1 for 1 for 18 yards.

Rushing: Trey Arndt rushed the ball 14 times for 57 yards. Tyler Elledge

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carried 13 times for 22 yards; Landon Berry 5/27, Wyatt Sharp 2/13, Mack 3/-18, Caleb Hirner 4/-1, Derrick Boyd 1/3.

Receiving: Dalton Hawkinson caught 1 ball for 35 yards, Elledge 3/71, Boyd 1/39, Loren Carlisle 1/18.

Fumble Recoveries: Seth Harvey, Carlisle.

Tackles: Elledge 8, Berry 3, Harvey 7, Arndt 16, Dalton Hill 9, Walker Sharp 3, Corey Gilmore 2, Brandon Hamilton 5, Bradley Branham 1, Eric Robbins 5, Aaron Boleach 5, Wyatt Sharp 6, Carlisle 5, Ethan Clark 1, Shay Elledge 1.

The Tigers face Clark County in the second game of their two game road trip.

Tyler Elledge makes good the 2-point conversion.

RCHE PHOTO - Carolyn Trower

Center City Wide Yard Sales SATURDAY, OCT. 12

Ralls County Library Book Sale 102 N. Public, Center, Mo. or call (573) 267-3200

Habits... Continued from front dents recited ways to be proactive, demonstrating how to think and make good choices and to take responsibility for our own actions.

First graders shared how to begin with the end in mind, setting a goal and making a plan to meet that goal.

Put first things first was the message second graders gave their parents.

There’s a time for play and a time to work.

A skit by the third grade class demonstrated how you think win-win and make a decision that allows everyone a chance to win. Compromise and share and have an attitude that says I can win, and so can you.

It’s not always easy to understand, but the lesson the fourth graders sang about was to seek first to understand and then be understood. The students reminded everyone to listen with your eyes and heart as well as your ears.

Understand the other person’s point of view before sharing your own.

Synergizing is when we all work together as a team. Pre-school students demonstrated this habit by working together to put together a big puzzle on stage.

Fifth grade students served as narrators and helped with the younger students demonstrating several of the habits meshing together to help things run smoothly.

The teachers demonstrated the last habit, sharpen the saw. Each teacher told how to take care of herself by strengthening the mind, body and soul on a regular basis.

The students concluded the assembly by singing the song, “Leaders, Start Your Engines.”

The words were written

by Michelle Simpson and set to the tune of “Born to Be Wild.” Afterward pizza

was served to everyone.

Third graders were asked what they thought of the 7 Habits program.

Most of them agreed that “It’s cool!” What were some of their favorite habits? Win-win for the playground games, begin with the end to help them get ready for assignments, and sharpen the saw, “So I get to play video games,” were some responses.

Some students who played youth football mentioned how getting ready for their game the night before was an example of begin with the end in mind. Getting their backpack ready the night before was another example of this habit said several students. One girl reminded her adult to be proactive because proactive people don’t make excuses.

Mrs. Simpson explained that teachers began with an overview of the program the first week introducing students to the concept of all seven habits. The teachers incorporated the language into the daily routine and modeled examples of each of the habits. Students are now in the process of focusing on one habit at a time and have already seen that often two or more of the habits overlap and reinforce the others.

This might sound a little much for some of the younger ones, but even the preschoolers are using the language to win-win or synergize. Students are becoming mindful of the power of positive choices and benefits of developing good habits. Every teacher and administrator instills the idea that each and every child can be a leader. And from what has been demonstrated in the early weeks of the new school year each and every student also believes he or she can be a leader.

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