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Remember to set your clocks ahead at 2 a.m., on Sunday, March 9

University Extension Council Holds Annual Meeting

FRIENDS OF FLORIDA TO MEET

All members of the Friends of Florida are encouraged to attend the meeting to be held at 2 p.m., Sunday afternoon, March 9, at Grandma’s Country Music .

This is a very important meeting for the group. There is much to discuss including the future of the organization. You are encouraged to invite your friends and neighbors. Anyone in the area interested in history is invited. Please mark your calendars.

The Friends of Florida purposes are to encourage preservation, restoration and development of projects which have to do with the village of Florida and its cultural heritage.

MS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

The Mark Twain Multiple Sclerosis ‘Talk MS’ Support Group will resume their monthly meetings on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m., at the Ralls County Health Office building in New London.

They will hold their Spring flower exchange and will be discussing future fundraisers. For more information about the support group and services offered by the National MS Society, go online at www.gatewaymssociety.org, or call 800-344-4867, or contact group leader, Debby Rhodes, at 573-267-3365.

LADIES SALAD SUPPER

The CWF of the Perry Christian Church, on Thursday, March 13, at 6:30 pm., is celebrating St Pat’s Day with a Ladies Salad Supper in the church basement. Following the meal, everyone will retire to the sanctuary for a light-hearted program based on St. Pat’s Day! Wear a Spot o’ Green and join the fun.

The newly elected members of the extension council include, left to right, Tom Hurley, Salt River Township; Leota Shoemyer, Saline Township; Mary Freiling, Clay Township; and Joy Hoyt, Jasper Township.

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The annual dinner meeting of the Ralls County University of Missouri Extension Council was held February 27, with 50 people attending.

The meeting was held in the basement of the courthouse in New London.

Newly elected Extension Council members for 2014 were introduced by Daniel Mallory, Livestock Specialist.

They included Mary Freiling, Clay Township; Leota Shoemyer, Saline Township; Joy Hoyt, Jasper Township and Tom Hurley, Salt River Township. Re-elected to the council were Lisa Peterson, Town of Center and Allan Wideman, Saverton Township.

Jim Meyer, County Program Director, recognized

retiring council members and presented them certificates of appreciation. The retiring council members included Jerry Allen, Clay Township; Deborah Durbin, Saline Township; Rex Moore, Jasper Township; and Cindy Woodhurst, Salt River Township. Meyer thanked each of these retiring members for the time and service given to the council.

Robyn Leake, school nurse for Ralls County RII school district, received the Leaders Honor Roll award for University of Missouri Extension.

Extension Council officers for the year 2014 were elected. They are Laurie Means, chairman; Terry Hoyt, vice-chairman; Lisa

Peterson, secretary and Allan Wideman, treasurer. The new officers were sworn into office by Ernie Duckworth, Ralls County Clerk.

Patrick Guinan, Associate Extension Professor of Climatology, was the guest speaker. He shared weather trend analysis about the northeast region and what these trends may indicate for future weather patterns.

The Extension Council is in charge of University Of Missouri Extension programming in Ralls County and oversees the finances, staff, and activities of the Ralls County Extension Center. The council meets the fourth Thursday night of each month at the courthouse in New London.

BRIDGE WORK PROGRESSING

CONSERVATION DAY

Ralls SWCD/NRCS Conservation Day at Mark Twain High School starts at 8:30 a.m., March 8. Lunch provided, RSVP – 573985-8631.

PERRY LIONS CLUB FISH FRY

Perry Lion’s Club will be hosting a Fish Fry, on Friday, March 7, from 5:30-7 p.m., at St. William Church.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Perry Chamber Of Commerce Discusses 2014 Chamber Events

The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce met at city hall for their monthly meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 11. Those in attendance were Erin Smith, Carolyn Trower, Amy Hodges, Dana Stevener, Wiley Hubbard, Thomas Ragland, Bob See, Ron Cragen, Missy Jaspering, Ron Leake, LeAnne Jaspering, Art Cornelius, Dustin Wasson, Danette Henderson, and Bob Stevener.

Danette Henderson presented the treasurer’s report.

Currently the chamber has a balance of $1,645.77. The Perry Community Center account has $19,851.34. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.

Dustin Wasson gave an update regarding the perrymissouri.com website and Facebook page. The Facebook page currently has 1,150 followers and the website had 10,715 views in 2013.

The 2014-15 officers were nominated and sworn in by Presiding Commissioner Bob See. New officers are Bob Stevener, president; Ron Leake, vice-president; Danette Henderson, treasurer; and Missy Jaspering, secretary.

The chamber discussed the 2014 chamber sponsored events. The events will include an Easter Egg Hunt, Fourth of July celebration, Cruise Night, Garden Tractor Pull, spring and fall yard sales and Christmas in Perry.

The 2016 Perry Sesquicentennial was discussed. The chamber will be the sponsor of the event. Dustin Wasson was named chairman of the sesquicentennial.

Replacing the Welcome to Perry signs and two billboards were discussed. Wiley Hubbard offered assistance for printing the new signs.

Wasson will work on a new design for the billboards. The new signs should be in place by the summer tourist season.

The next meeting for the chamber of commerce will be held at Perry City Hall at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11.

CENTER BALL ASSOCIATION SIGN-UPS

Work is progressing on the Spencer Creek Bridge on Hwy 154. MODOT estimates that the bridge should be completed in two weeks.

Center Ball Association Meeting and SignUps Tuesday. March 18, at 7 p.m., at Center City Hall

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VIEWS & COMMENTS From the Editor

by Editor Carolyn Trower

WHOSE RIGHTS ARE LEFT? As the last warmth of the Olympic torch of unity faded, two burning issues occurring half a world apart have kindled new flames of controversy.

Though seemingly unrelated and one approached through the process of law and civility while the other smacks of naked force, the common thread in both is the exercise/restraint of personal freedom.

While other world leaders have not (as of this writing) been quoted

by U.S. media, our administration has forcefully warned Russia of the “costs,” (supposedly meaning that the Ukrainians can keep their country if they like it) one can but wonder if this is the “more leeway” Mr. Obama assured President Putin would be available. Even though armed confrontation between the U.S. and Russia is good for no one, how odd that Russian boldness would coincide with plans to gut the U.S. military.

(While increasing the cost of contracting civilians to operate military installations.) Take, for example, the proposal to cut military staff at Fort Leonard Wood from 7000 to 6000 uniformed personnel, making the military work force only 2/3 of the 9000 civilian employees whose pay will increase by executive order.

One cannot help but speculate that Wilsonian “appeasement” will do much less to protect Ukrainian self-determination than the “red line” drawn around Cuba by JFK that Russian missile ships did not dare to cross.

I wonder if Putin likes basketball stars as much as Kim Jon Um? Rodman likes an audience, and the world is certainly watching.

And on the other side of the world (though not as conservative as Putin’s Russia) Arizona is soul searching its definition of personal freedom. Governor Brewer has vetoed a bill (that even some proponents had second thoughts about) which would have given business owners the right to refuse service to persons whose activities the proprietors

felt conflicted with their religious beliefs. The bill was purported to be broad, ambiguous, passed without full understanding (sound familiar?) and lent itself to being a tool of discrimination. Be that the case, responsible government functioned as it should.

It is sometimes said that personal freedom ends at the tip of the other person’s nose. One’s choice of religion is a personal freedom. One’s choice of sexual affiliation is a personal freedom. A business owner’s choice of customers is a personal freedom.

In the innocence of childhood, associations are formed with acquaintances, who share like interests and evoke a sensation of comfort unaffected by learned prejudice. Even as the diverse groupings of society breed into one’s life, the “warm, fuzzy” factor tends to bond our associations with the most tenacity. When that feeling is absent people move to the other end of the “group W” bench.

Regardless of the economic prudence of alienating a potential customer and source of revenue, privately funded and operated businesses should have the same right to choose their associations as preschoolers.

Enterprises accepting and dealing with public government finances are obviously not privy to the same self-determination as private entities.

Gamblers who are winning “too much” are regularly escorted from casinos. Corporate computers are programmed to scan resumes for “buzz words” and delete or forward the resume accordingly.

To a loan officer or a college, acceptability is left to numbers and they reserve the right to refuse any applicant that doesn’t make them feel “warm and fuzzy.” Many positions require a college degree with no opportunity to demonstrate actual knowledge or ability-to-perform.

In other words, precedence is well-established that impression is grounds for deciding association and that’s called freedom.

CRANK THE CAT My parents were married in December of 1928. They had no money and would go through the Depression and a drought. Both of my folks’ brothers and sisters lived

within a few miles and visited frequently. They did not have financial resources to help each other as families do now, but I suppose by visiting they helped each other keep

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Consider this a call to arms – of a peaceful kind.

Lately I’ve heard more than one member of the 50+ generation lament the lack of involvement in community affairs by the younger adults.

Those comments simmered on the back burner of my mind until I read Danny Henley’s column on “civic health” in the Feb. 26 HCP. Using data reported from several universities the conclusion was that Missouri ranks low (41-44%) in discussing politics, holding regular family dinners and attending public meetings, I agree with Henley that discussing politics at work is counterproductive and often puts a damper on social events.

Sharing political views with family and close friends and getting everyone to sit down and eat at the same time shouldn’t be judged by a panel of “experts,” but rather left to those involved. Every family knows what

Representatives Rory Ellinger (D-86) and Jill Schupp (D-88) introduced House Bill 545, anti-gun legislation that would turn many lawabiding gun owners into felons. HB 545 would ban the possession, sale, transfer or manufacture of certain semi-automatic rifles and magazines that are capable of holding more than ten rounds.

What are the chances of this bill passing? I would venture a guess into the “no way in hell” territory since Missouri’s Congress is controlled

by Republican’s. So why waste time writing about something that will never happen? I practice what I preach – educate and inform. While the chances of this particular bill passing are nil in my view, it is still important for Missouri citizens to be aware of what their elected officials are doing. We elect these people and put them into office.

I don’t know much their spirits up. My dad had a pair of hair clippers and on a Sunday if he wasn’t in the field, he would give all my boy cousins a haircut.

Because of the proximity of where we lived, I grew up knowing all my cousins quite well. Although we didn’t go to the same school, it didn’t take the cousins long to realize that Bob Hackley was the smartest of the cousins. He would go on to work his way through college and become a chemist with a railroad in Springfield. Bob’s family lived down the road a little over a mile from us.

works and what doesn’t for them.

But – the need to attend public meetings and get involved in community affairs is something that needs to be addressed. Ralls County has several ongoing key issues. The Ralls County 911 struggles to get a new director and to get daily operations back in our own building. New London Park Days committee members meet monthly and always invite public participation. The county officials’ Meet and Greet meetings draw a small but attentive audience.

Perry will soon begin plans for its annual events; 4th of July, Car Cruise, and the Garden Tractor Pull. And soon the call will go out for volunteers for the 2016 Sesquicentennial. People talk about the glory days when the park was jammed with residents and far-flung wayward sons, family in tow, to reunite for impromptu family gatherings and class reunions.

HOUSE BILL 545 about district 86 or 88 except they are in the St. Louis Metro area. Maybe people in that area are okay with laws like this, or maybe not. Is anyone in their district talking about this proposed legislation? Are they aware of what it would do to law abiding citizens?

Do lawmakers even realize that gun laws like this do nothing to protect us and only give criminals more weapons to use against us? Or do they really believe that criminals are going to turn in all of their weapons included in this bill?

They are called criminals for a reason. Common sense seems to be lost in the world of politics.

This bill is proof of that.

I have seen some discussion on FaceBook about the consolidation issue on the ballot in April. I am glad to see people having proactive conversations. Even if they don’t agree, no one is getting ugly about it.

Some discussions get rather heated, but there

One day my dad went over to help his brother do something and I went in the workshop where Bob had what looked like the remains of an old wooden telephone that had a handle we used to crank to call the operator. It also had a couple of big magnets in it. Bob said, “I need your help. I want you to turn that crank.” He had caught a barn cat and had a wire stuck on one side of the cat. When I got that crank going as fast as I could, Bob stuck the other wire on the cat. I want you to know that cat’s eyes lit up, his hair stood on end, his tail went straight

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It’s going to take a lot of people to get it back.

And what about the future of Center Park Days?

I remember when the tally board stood at the center of attention as the votes for the August election came in. People visited while waiting on the results and politics was definitely the order of the day. A community needs special events to keep its residents connected with one another. Without them people drift away into their own small circles of friends and interests and the town slowly fades into the past, its identity stolen by indifference.

So, here’s the clarion call to residents in all communities of Ralls County.

Don’t wait to be invited. If you see or hear about an organizational meeting, a council or board meeting or chamber meeting, go.

Sit and listen and when the call for volunteers comes, raise your hand and volunteer.

Jamie Quick

is nothing wrong with that as long as everyone tries to remain respectful of everyone else.

I encourage everyone who feels strongly about this, whether you are voting for or against this bond issue in April to write a letter to the editor. Make your case to as many people as possible. If you can’t be respectful when stating an opinion then maybe you shouldn’t make it public.

I am voting yes, but that doesn’t mean that I think anyone who is voting no should be quiet. This is how our Constitution was written.

Is there something you want to see covered in this space? Email me at rallscountyconservative@gmail.com or send me a message on FaceBook. I am currently researching two subjects given to me by readers and I am learning a lot.

Educate, debate and stimulate the conversations with others.

up, and so did the cat. At the same time he let out a screech that you could have heard five miles away, and out the door the cat went. Bob had electrocuted the cat. When the cat went out the door, Bob’s older brother Junior (John L.) came in the same door and chewed us out unmercifully. As a matter of fact, seventy years later, I still remember what he said and have never been unkind to an animal since.

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

Visit www.jackremembers.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Jim Hansen 40th District Capitol Report While tax cut opponents argue that the government is the best avenue for allocating resources, workers and business owners know that they are most productive when allowed to keep more of the money they work so hard to earn. I stood with Missouri families and businesses this week by supporting the Broad-Based Tax Relief Act of 2014 (House Bill 1253 & 1297).

House Bill 1253 & 1297 would let companies know that Missouri is open for business by gradually lowering the percentage of business income that is taxed and reducing Missouri’s corporate tax rate while protecting state revenues against sharp declines.

After the bill’s passage, if Missouri’s revenues were equal to or greater than 2012 levels, the percentage of business income that is taxed would fall to 90%, and the corporate tax rate would decline from 6.25% to 5.625% for the next year. If revenue levels continued to remain consistent or increase, the amount of business income taxed would decrease to 50%,

and the corporate tax rate would be reduced to 3.125% through incremental cuts over several years.

The annual cuts would not take place if the state took in less revenue than it did in 2012, so Missouri would continue to be able to fund its most essential obligations, including education and healthcare for the disabled.

Many small businesses do not qualify for the tax credits and incentives our state currently has in place, but this across-the-board cut would benefit businesses of all sizes. Since businesses with 50 or fewer employees created over 75,000 jobs between 2005 and 2012, we must create an environment where these companies can grow and thrive.

HB 1253 & 1297 was debated and amended by the House of Representatives this week and needs one more favorable vote to move to the Senate for consideration.

I believe that the state has an obligation to fund vital services for Missourians, but we will not be able to continue allocating money for these

programs if businesses and job opportunities leave our state’s borders.

HB 1253 & 1297 protects state revenues and the small business owner, ensuring that Missouri remains a land of economic opportunity for generations to come.

We also approved an individual income tax deduction that begins with a 1.% reduction once a year if the net amount of general revenue collected in the previous fiscal year exceeds the highest amount of revenue collected in any of the three fiscal years prior by at least $100 million. The maximum rate, once fully phasedin, will be 5%.

House Approves Constitutional Amendment to Create Check on Governor’s Budget Authority (HJR 72) A proposed change to our constitution that would provide the legislature with oversight of the governor’s decisions to withhold or restrict funding was approved on the House floor. This idea resulted from the frustration lawmakers have had with the governor’s actions in withholding funds to services like education, especially considering

According to the Municipal League, the following are suggestions for voters to consider when choosing a public official.

1. Look for a candidate who has shown an interest in being a leader in the community. A candidate who attends meetings, serves on committees, and attends community functions shows he has a genuine interest in the community.

2. Look for a candidate who does not have a person agenda. A candidate needs to be interested only in what is best for the community, not what is best for him personally.

3. Look for a candidate who is willing to work with the current board and employees.

A candidate who comes into office making lots of promises to change things is only fooling

himself. One elected official cannot change policy. The rules and regulations of the municipality must be followed.

4. Look for a candidate who will take office with the full intention of being available to the public, whether it be at home, church, work, grocery store, post office, etc. Each inquiry made by the public requires a well-reasoned response, not an off-the-cuff reply.

5. Look for a candidate who has strong people skills. Can he engage and listen to the citizens, the employees and other board members as well as officials from other communities.

6. Look for a candidate who is fair and impartial.

There are always two sides to every question.

A good candidate is unbiased and gets the facts first before making any decisions.

7. Look for a candidate

who has knowledge of the position he is seeking. Is he informed on upcoming issues and proposals that are in process. Does he have knowledge of policies and procedures of the community for which he is seeking office?

8. Look for a candidate who communicates well.

Does the candidate have the necessary skills and knowledge to communicate effectively with the community?

9. Look for a candidate who will represent the community with pride.

Elected officials are asked to be a part of numerous ceremonies, issue proclamations, be an official representative on boards and committees outside the community and possibly within the state.

10. Most importantly, look for a candidate who really wants to serve his community. Anyone can throw their hat in the ring but someone with the skills, desire, knowledge and ambition to do his very best in the office he is seeking is the candidate you are looking for.

You want a candidate you can count on to serve his community once he takes the oath of office.

the state is currently experiencing a budget surplus. The constitution allows the governor to withhold funds only when the state is in a budget crisis.

The legislation approved by the House this week would allow the legislature to override decisions made by the governor to restrict funding. It would require a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate in order for the funding restrictions to be overturned.

Supporters of this bill say the change is important to restore balance between the branches of government. They believe this is a reasonable check on the governor’s authority to withhold

funds. Last year the funds originally allocated to the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center were withheld for several months. I eagerly fought to see the funds released and was ultimately successful in that fight.

It was great to visit with Bowling Green 4-H students Teagan Teasley and Reed Niemeyer. Patti Fisher, the program director of 4-H through the Extension Council, brought them with her to the Capitol for a visit. We had a great discussion. I also had the opportunity to visit with Terry Cook with Eagle Business Products, LLC in Louisiana. Terry was visiting about Freedom of the

Road Riders legislative priorities.

Friday I attended a meeting at the Randolph Health Department with Health Administrators Justin Selle (Pike County), Tanya Taylor (Ralls County), and Paula Delaney (Monroe County) to discuss legislative issues that are a priority for the health administrators.

It was a very informative meeting and it was great to visit with the administrators from my district as well as about 10 other administrators from North East Missouri. This event was hosted by Ross McKinstry—the administrator at Randolph County Health Department.

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2013-2014 Mark Twain Tiger/ Lady Tiger All Conference

Lady Tigers season ends in districts

Clarence Cannon Conference First Team Mackenzie Grossmann Honorable mention Kaelee Ogle Kyley Barnes Clarence Cannon Conference Second Team Ethan Anderson

Congratulations Mackenzie, Kaelee, Kyley and Ethan on your post season selections

All Conference First Team Mackenzie Grossmann

Lady Tiger Coach Alex Brandenburg uses a quick time out to give the Lady Tigers some encouragement during their district match up against Macon Feb. 24.

The Mark Twain Lady Tigers ended their 20132014 season in district play with a first round loss to the Macon Lady Tigers in a squeaker 4847.

Michelle Epperson hit 17 points and cleaned the glass for 14 boards for a double double while

Mackenzie Grossmann also added double-digit points (11). Alicia Cole led the team in assists and steals.

Mark Twain led in the first quarter 11-5 and in the second 17-11to lead at the half 28-16. Macon took the third period 14-4 and the fourth 18-

15 for the final 48-47.

Statistics Points: Alicia Cole 5, Kaelee Ogle 6, Michelle Epperson 17, Mackenzie Grossmann 11, Kyley Barnes 8.

Three pointers: Cole 1.

Rebounds: Chloe Majors 2, Cole 1, Ogle 3, Ep-

person 14, Grossmann 4, Barnes 1, Brooklyn Hawkinson 1.

Assists: Cole 5, Ogle 3, Barnes 1.

Steals: Cole 3, Ogle 2, Epperson 1, Grossmann 2, Barnes 2.

Blocks: Epperson 4, Grossmann 2.

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Area Business Guide Mackenzie Grossmann goes up for two points in the district game against Macon Feb. 24.

Tigers end 2014 season on the road All Conference Honorable Mention Kyley Barnes

The Mark Twain Tigers ended their 2013-2014 season in district play, on the road at Highland, with a first round loss to Bowling Green 65-30 The Tigers had only three players able to crack the scoring column with Ethan Anderson and Bradley Tonkinson hitting for double digit points with 17 and 10 respectively and Bailey McMillen added three points.

Dalton Hawkinson and Tonkinson led the team in assists, Hawkinson was team high in boards while James Parker and Hawkinson led the team in steals.

Bowling Green took the first two quarters 18-7

and 10-7 to lead at the half 28-14. A 26-8 third period and 11-8 fourth stanza sealed the 65-30 win.

Statistics Points: Ethan Anderson 17, Bradley Tonkinson 10, Bailey McMillen 3.

Three pointers: Anderson 2, McMillen 1.

Rebounds: Parker Eddington 1, James Parker 2, Ethan Mack 2, Ethan Clark 3, Anderson 4, McMillen 2, Brett Peters 3, Dalton Hawkinson 7, Tonkinson 4.

Assists: Anderson 1, Hawkinson 2, Tonkinson 2.

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OBITUARIES AND CHURCH NEWS

Obituaries ✝

Mary Ann O’Neil 1925-2014

Mary Ann O’Neil, 88, of St. Charles, and formerly of Hannibal, died at 2:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles.

Mrs. O’Neil was born July 11, 1925, in Ilasco, to Emris and Kathryn Korchon Golian.

She was married to Jack O’Neil on Oct. 13, 1956, at St. William’s Church in St. Louis. He preceded her in death June 2, 2010.

Survivors include two children, Michaeline Spears (Steven) of St. Charles, and Michael David O’ Neil of St. Charles; one brother, Thomas A. Golian of Williamsburg, Vir.; three grandchildren, Melissa Spears, Angela Smith (Jeff) and Matthew Michael O’Neil; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, John J. Golian and Michael Golian.

Mrs. O’Neil was a graduate of the New London High School.

In her early years Mrs. O’Neil spent time with the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Benedictine Order of Clyde. Later in life Mrs. O’Neil went on to become a teacher

at St. William’s Catholic Schools, in Woodson Terrace. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in St. Charles, and formerly a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, in Hannibal.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Hannibal.

Father Mike Quinn officiated. Burial was at Holy Family Cemetery, in Hannibal. The James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal was in charge of arrangements.

Visitation was for family only from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal.

Pallbearers wereSteve Spears, Matthew Michael O’Neil, Jim Emerson, Michael David O’Neil and Jimmy O’Donnell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ilasco Holy Cross Historical Society, in care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

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

Dennis Lee Gibson 1951-2014

Dennis Lee Gibson (Hoot) of New Braunfels, Texas, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. A 20-year resident of New Braunfels, he lived life to the fullest.

A son, husband, and grandfather, Dennis is survived by his mother, Natalie Gibson, of Vandalia; his wife, Carla Gibson, of New Braunfels; a son Andy Gibson, wife Audrea, of New Braunfels; a daughter, Lindsay Knoll, husband Thomas of Georgetown, Texas; and two grandsons, Cameron and Brady Gibson.

Dennis was the oldest of five boys born on Jan. 5, 1951, in Hannibal, to Duane and Natalie Gibson.

He married Carla Lewellen, May 28, 1972,

during his service in the U.S. Navy on the USS Meyerkord Ship.

He is preceded in death by his loving father who passed away Dec. 5, 2013.

As a man of any ventures, Dennis loved racing boat racing, being with friends and family, making the deal happen and being social. He was on the go up until his heart attack Thursday at the San Antonio Airport.

Memorial services were held at Zoeller Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas, at 2 p.m., on Monday, March 3, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like those who feel called to donate to Racers for Christ, http://teamrfc.org/?page_ id=62

Ruth “Eileen” Epperson 1925-2014

Ruth “Eileen” Epperson, 88, of Center, died at 5:06 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Hannibal Regional Hospital, in Hannibal.

Ruth was born Nov. 18, 1925, in Ralls County, to Arthur Morton and Ethyl Marie Morris Epperson.

Survivors include one brother, Alan Grant Epperson (Donna), two sisters, Flora Helen Epperson Murphy and Gloria Phyllis Epperson Zumwalt (Stoney E.), one brother-in-law; Joseph Yohn, one sister-in-law; Patty Epperson and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers; Robert Epperson, Elmer Glenn Ep-

person, Kenneth Marvin Epperson and Clarence Edmond Epperson and one sister; Alma Mae Yohn.

Ms. Epperson was a Christian By faith.

Funeral Services were at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home, in Hannibal. Rev. Richard Epperson officiated. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, in Frankford.

Visitation was from 10 a.m., until the time of services Wednesday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www. jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com<http://www. jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com

Due to the cold weather food was not available for the March 6 distribution. The members of the First Baptist Church of New London will now be distributing supplemental food to eligible Ralls County residents on Thursday, March 13. In order to receive this food a family or person must qualify through the federal poverty guidelines. The food is supplied by the Central Missouri Food Bank. Distribution will be conducted from 1-5 p.m. at the church. Entrance doors will be marked at the rear church entrance. Applicants are asked to bring some proof of financial eligibility the day of distribution. Food stamp recipients are automatically eligible to receive commodities.

If you have any questions about this service feel free to call the church office at 573-985-3304 or 573-985-7201

New Oakland Baptist Services were opened at New Oakland Baptist Church with Pastor Grubb sharing the announcements for the week. Pastor thanked everyone for helping with the soup super last Friday evening. It was very well attended and everyone had a great time visiting with one another. The building committee will meet this Thursday afternoon to work on the possibility of putting asphalt on our parking lot. Don’t forget - Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday.

We should turn our clocks ahead on Saturday evening.

This was followed by the congregation singing «How Great Thou Art».

Wayne Zumwalt led the invocation and the fellowship greeted one another in the love of Christ. Wayne sang “Life’s Not Over” then the congregation watched a brief video on the Annie Armstrong emphasis titled “Plant Where You Bloom”. Two songs “Love Lifted Me” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” were sung by the church family.

Several new requests were shared along with those listed in the bulletin for our ministry of prayer. Bill Freidank led in the prayer for these and the gathering of the offer-

Pastor Grubb

ing which he and Jackie Watson received. Wayne again sang “My Life Was Like a Puzzle” prior to the pastor›s message.

The pastor›s message was “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” taken from Luke 10:25-37. This is one of the best known parables that Jesus shared.

Pastor gave the background and then shared how the truths of this parable applied to us today.

We are like the man in that we have been robbed and broken by sin and evil. Jesus is like the good Samaritan who has come along to bring healing and restoration to us. We need to ask ourselves “Who is my neighbor?” and “Am I a good neighbor?” and what does it take to define each. Last of all the parable ended with a statement that we too need to apply to our lives “Go, and do thou likewise”. If we strive to be committed followers of Christ we also need to demonstrate love, mercy, and compassion to our fellow man.

Everyone was encouraged to drive with care as it was already sleeting when we dismissed. New Oakland is located on Oakland Road just north of The Landing. Everyone is welcomed to come and worship with us.

OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age, income, disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin.

From Ralls County Hannibal - Thursdays Mexico (Arrive 10:30 a.m.- Depart 2:30 p.m.)

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays County Committee Meeting: March 3, New London Forget Me Not Senior Center, 10:00 a.m. ***All OATS meetings are open to the public!

From Ralls to St Louis on the WEEKLY EXPRESS 1st, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: Service along Hwys

24, 61and 40/61 from Palmyra to Hannibal to New London to Bowling Green to Troy to St. Louis. The bus will deviate five miles off of Hwys 24, 61 and 40/61 to pick riders up. If you live beyond the five miles you will meet the bus at a pick up point.

3rd & 5th Wednesdays: Service along Hwys 24, 61 and I70 from Palmyra to Hannibal to New London to Bowling Green to Troy to St. Louis. The bus will deviate five miles off of Hwys 24, 61 and I70 to pick riders up. If you live beyond the five miles you will meet the bus at a pick up point.

us today? Moses and Elijah were human and much like us. They had times when they wanted to give up on doing the work of God. Our transformation comes through living the word of God. God didn’t give up on Moses and Elijah and he won’t give up on us. The transfiguration story is the story of us.

We have times when we are on the mountain and times when we are in the valley of darkness but God will not give up on us.

Communion was served by Pastor John followed by the benediction. The service closed with Patti playing the postlude, “I Love to Tell the Story.” All are invited and welcome to attend services at South Fork Presbyterian Church each Sunday at 9:00 am.

And Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And he who sees me sees him who sent me. I have come as light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.” John 12: 44-46

To Schedule a ride for the above routes, call 800654-6287 “Anyone can ride!

OATS, Inc. Is not just for seniors, but for Rural Missourians regardless of age or income that are in need of transportation. Individuals, organizations, groups, or agencies may contract with OATS for transportation services.

Special Agreements may extend for as little as one hour or for one year with an option for renewal. If you or your group need transportation services beyond what is scheduled in the county, OATS might be able to accom-

modate you. For schedules or more information call your regional office at 1-800-654-6287, or visit our website at www.oatstransit.org.”

OATS is funded, in part, through contracts with the Missouri elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program (MEHTAP), the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging, the Missouri department of transportation, rider donations, and private contributions.

OATS is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.

Love songs highlight the Musique Club February program of music Perry Musique Club met at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Patti Grimmett’s music studio.

Carol Billett played “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” on the piano for the prelude. Members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the “Star Spangled Banner”

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After Clara Long read the narration members sang “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” from the Together We Sing book.

The secretary’s report and the treasurer’s report were given. Due to the absence of Deb Carey there was no orientation this

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The Sunday, March 2, service opened with Patti Grimmett playing the prelude “O Worship the King”. Debbie Carey led in singing the hymns “Praise Him! Praise Him! “The Name of Jesus”, and “Fairest Lord Jesus”. Prayer concerns are for Lenice Dunlap, the people of the Ukraine, Bryan Carey, Sherry, and Melissa.

John and Patti provided the special music, “Shine on Great Savior”, which tells the transfiguration story.

Pastor John’s message for the morning was entitled “The Light of the World.” We just finished the Epiphany season and today is Transfiguration Sunday.

Wednesday will be Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent. Transfiguration points to the resurrection. Everything has come together – the law, the prophets, the past, the present and what is to come. As Jesus gathered with Moses, Elijah, Peter, James and John on Mt. Sinai they were surrounded by the cloud of God. What does this story mean for

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March OATS Schedule in Ralls County

Thursday: Stuffed Pork Chop, BBQ Riblets Friday: Fish w/ 2 sides $3.99, Steaks off the Grill Saturday/Sunday: 10 pc. All White Meat Tenders: $10 8 pc. Chicken with 2 Sides and Rolls $13.99 Monday: Meatloaf, Liver & Onions Tuesday: Mexican Lasagna, Chinese, Taco Salad Wednesday: 50¢ Wings, Chicken ‘n Rice

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Grimmett announced that the Music Festival will be held March 1 in Columbia. Musique Club’s March meeting will follow the annual Spring Recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Paris Presbyterian Church. The recital program will include the senior recital of Catie Nobis.

Roll call was answered with favorite love songs from movies. Some mentioned were “My Heart Will Go On” from the movie “Titanic;” “Unchained Melody” from “Dirty Dancing;” and a variety of songs from Disney movies.

Carol Billett was in

charge of the program which was on love songs.

Members sang along as each member played their selections.

Billett played “Beautiful Dreamer,” “By the Light of the Silvery Moon,” “Peg O’ My Heart,” and “You Made Me Do It” on the piano.

Clara Long played “Moon River,” “More,” and “Unchained Melody” on the piano.

Carolyn Trower played “Buffalo Gals” and “East Virginia Blues” on mandolin.

Patti Grimmett played “Wildwood Flower” on guitar and “My Heart Will Go On” on piano.

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RALLS COUNTY FARM/RECORDS Ralls County Land Transfers

Margaret Faye Nemer to Teresa Sue Nemer, James Russell Nemer and Nicole Anne Nemer; 09 56N 4W S2NW4NW4 Dean W Mosley and Donna S Mosley to Providence Bank; Lot 4 Block 11 City of Perry Lafrances Addition, Lot 5 Block 11 City of Perry Lafrances Addition, Lot 6 Block 11 City of Perry Lafrances Addition RL Whitley Construction LLC to Jamie Joseph Hamm and Kimberley Dawn Hamm; Lot 14 Bunns Lake Estates 08 56N 4W NE4, Lot 14 Bunns Lake Estates 08 56N 4W NW4 Derrick Moss Attorney in fact and Del E Moss to Stephen D Patterson and Jennifer Patterson; 26 53N 7W S2SW4, 26 53N 7W S2SE4, 26 53N 7W N2SE4, 26 53N 7W N2SE4, 26 53N 7W NE4SE4 Marvin L Lindemann Jr and Debbie Lindemann to John Stanek; 16 54N 5W W2NW4, 16 54N 5W NE4NW4, 16 54N 5W SW4NE4, 16 54N 5W S2SE4NE4, 16 54N 5W SE4NW4 William F Hughlett and Elizabeth I Hughlett to Wiliam A Blei and Sandra L Blei; Lot 2 Berry Place 34 56N 7W NW4NE4 Gary L Warren and Judith K Warren to Larry D

Raney and Joann Raney; 17 56N 4W E2NW4 US Bank National Association Trustee Chase Funding Mortgage Loan, Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC Attorney in fact to RVFM9LLC; 04 56N 4W NW4NE4 Angela J Akridge aka Angela J Bates, Angela J Forbis, Lanny J Akridge to Matthew T Bates; 12 56N 5W SW4 Albert Williams, Jr and Lois Williams to David L Luetkemeyer; Campbells Subdivision 14 55N 7W E2E2NW4 Robert W Stevener and Betty J Stevener to Robert Wayne Stevener; 27 55N 7W S2SW4 Robert W Stevener and Betty J Stevener to Robert Wayne Stevener; Lot 17 Mark Twain Lake Estates 33 55N 7W NE4 Robert W Stevener and Betty J Stevener to Robert Wayne Stevener; Lot 61 Dogwood Estates, Lot 62 Dogwood Estates Robert W Stevener and Betty J Stevener to Robert Wayne Stevener; 08 54N 7W NE4SE4, 08 54N 7W NE4NW4SE4 Robert W Stevener and Betty J Stevener to Betty J Stevener; 04 54N 7W E2NE4 Robert W Stevener and Betty J Stevener to Betty J Stevener; 33 55N 7W E2NE4

Ralls County Circuit Court

State of Missouri vs Autumn Carter, St. Louis; as owner/operator authorized another to operate motor vehicle/trailer without maintaining financial responsibility. As owner allowed other front seat passenger, admitted no insurance, $102.00 State of Missouri vs Stephanie D Howard, Markham, Ill.; speeding 80/65, $119.00 State of Missouri vs Ryan H Grose, Leigh Acres, Fla.; speeding 79/65, $94.00 State of Missouri vs Randy Wisdom, Center; fail to register motor vehicle annually with Department of Revenue, $79.00 State of Missouri vs Clinton Luther Taylor, Jr., Fulton; defective muffler, $264.50 State of Missouri vs Shawna Laura Steinman, New London; de-

fective muffler, $264.50 State of Missouri vs Jake Matthew Duckworth, Hannibal; failure to display valid plates on motor vehicle/trailer, $91.00 State of Missouri vs Ivetta Marie Cooper, Quincy, Ill.; speeding 75/60, $150.00 State of Missouri vs Wendy Mae Johnson, Perry; failure to register motor vehicle/trailer annually with Department of Revenue, $79.00 City of Perry vs Michael D. Monaghan, Quincy, Ill.; speeding 50/35, $135.50 City of Perry vs Judith Kay Little, Perry; speeding 46/35, $150.00 City of Perry vs James Robert Paul, Paris; speeding 47/35, $135.50 City of New London vs James W Pikey, Perry; speeding 40/25, $119.00

Ralls County Commission Report Now on this day, Friday, Feb. 20, the Ralls County Presiding Commissioner, Robert L. See, called the adjourned meeting to order with the following members present: RC Harlow, Eastern District Commissioner, Steven H. Whitaker, Western District Commissioner and Ernest E. Duckworth, the Ralls County Clerk.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission read and approved the minutes of the Feb. 10 meeting.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission discussed general road maintenance.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission signed checks and warrants as listed in the warrant registry.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission met with Michael

Purol in regards to the Courthouse Repairs.

Michael updated the Commission on the progress of the repairs.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission met with Brian Haeffner in regards to the MoDOT projects and the progress.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission met with Danny Clark and Debbie Lewis in regards to the GIS System and the progress they are making in getting the information uploaded. Debbie also let the Commission know that Midland wanted $500.00 more to add a layer to find houses for voter registration.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission adjourned to meet again on Feb. 24, unless convened by court.

15th Semi-Annual Crop is set for Saturday, March 15 The 15th Semi-Annual Crop is set for Saturday, March 15, at the Clarence United Methodist Fellowship Hall located at 301 S. Center in Clarence. Anyone is welcome to come

and join in the fun from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $30.00, which includes lunch, snacks, and “make and take” projects. Lots of door prizes to be given out! Features of the

day include Lib’s Scraps, Stampin’ Up, Thirty One Bags, and Close to my Heart Catalogs. There will be a card swap this year!

All proceeds will go to the local not-for-profit

organization - Shine A Light on Autism. Please RSVP to Kim Thompson at 660-651-4051 or email at skt92@centurytel.net by March 10.

Courtney Hamill Jones returns RCSBank lending staff has nearly 120 years of experience home to bolster her career New London Courtney Hamill Jones grew up in Ralls County and decided to return to her hometown to bolster her career.

“I realized you don’t have to be in a city to need financial planning assistance.

Helping people I have known my whole life is just another bonus to my job at RCSBank!”

Here’s more of Courtney’s background and her advice on getting started with your own financial plan: RCHE: What is your background?

Courtney: I grew up in Perry and received a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Missouri – Columbia after graduating from Mark Twain High School (Go Tigers!).

Once a Tiger always a Tiger!! While at Mizzou, I worked at a community bank and enjoyed helping customers create and implement a plan to help them reach their financial goals and objectives. During this time I gained valuable experience and the insights necessary to work with

a wide range of customers. Ultimately, I decided I wanted to move closer to home and found the perfect fit with RCSBank in Hannibal. Working for a family owned bank has allowed to me to wear different hats, which has helped me better understand the banking and investment business from top to bottom.

RCHE: Why did you choose to go into finance?

Courtney: I’ve always been interested in finance and it was during my time at the bank in Columbia I decided this is the industry I want to make a career in. I really enjoy getting to know each client individually so that I am able to better serve their needs. Investing does not need to be complicated, and I take great pride in drawing from my experience to explain and present simple to understand customized financial solutions.

RCHE: If you could share a few pieces of financial wisdom, what would that be?

Courtney: First and

foremost, pay yourself first. Preparing for retirement should not be overlooked and proactively putting a plan in place today has never been more important.

Someone like myself is able to help you define and identify your goals and then put in place a simple and straightforward plan to help you get there. It is my job to oversee the performance of your assets and make the recommendations and changes necessary to ensure you stay on track.

RCHE: What do you enjoy outside of work… family, hobbies, etc.

Courtney: I enjoy spending time with family and traveling.

My husband and I currently live in Paris and love being active in the community. Each year he and I plan a trip to somewhere we have never been. This summer we plan on spending a week in Colorado to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

To find out more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Courtney at 573-231-0303.

New London, Missouri – February 12, 2014 – Banks have been an integral part of farming throughout U.S. history and, with over 70 years of community banking support, RCSBank continues to serve farm families in Northeast Missouri with quick turnaround time, competitive interest rates and personalized service. From operating loans, livestock or crop expenses, to real estate or equipment purchase, the agricultural lending specialists at RCSBank understand the important role ag credit plays in your operation.

“Together our lending

staff has nearly 120 years of lending experience in the Northeast Missouri agricultural market,” states Jim Ross, President, “Because of our ability to make local credit decisions, we respond quickly to your financing needs.”

The benefits of community banking are highlighted by local ownership and relatively small geographical service area. “We are concerned with farmers who we can visit when called, not mega-farms in other states” continues Ross “our lenders have a seasoned perspective on what it takes to run a family farm. With the passage of the new farm

bill, farmers can move forward with a little more certainty this spring. Now is a great time to come in and discuss your credit requirements with us.”

RCSBank is celebrating its’ 70th anniversary in 2014 and has locations in New London, Center and Hannibal to serve the lending needs of Northeast Missouri. Lenders Harold Lentz, Jim Fox and President Jim Ross can be reached at 573-231-0303 in Hannibal. Give them a call to schedule a meeting at the bank or at your farm to discuss your financing needs for 2014.

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Re-Elect Gina Jameson RALLS COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK & EX-OFFICIO RECORDER OF DEEDS (Democrat)

Thank You for allowing me to serve Ralls County for the past 12 years!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Information for the April 8 Bond Issue County Library News for a Centralized Elementary School

The new school will be built on the campus of Mark Twain Junior-Senior High School and will accommodate preschool through fifth grade. Architechnics, Inc. has developed floor plans for the building based on input from parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and board members.

The centralized elementary school will include: • Nineteen classrooms – one for preschool and three per grade level for kindergarten through fifth grade • Two computer labs • Library • Classrooms for art, music, Title 1, special education, and speech • Cafeteria – seats up to 150 students per shift, dual uses as small assembly room • Kitchen – sized to serve up to 450 meals in three shifts • Gymnasium • Office space for principals, secretary, counselor, nurse, and special education director • Single point controlled entry for security • Separate bus and passenger pick-up areas to enhance safety • Educational Advantages of a Centralized Elementary School • Greater flexibility to match learning styles of individual students to teaching abilities of individual teachers • Increased opportunities for sharing ideas and teaching techniques among teachers • Equal access to facilities and resources for all elementary students and eliminate redundancy in educational materials • Possibility for additional after school activities and learning activities with junior high and high school students • Separate wings for lower and upper elementary students • Modern heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to provide for a comfortable classroom temperature throughout the year • Increased electrical capabilities to allow for technology advancements

• Tax Information The question on the ballot is as follows: Shall the Ralls County R-II School District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $7,500,000 for the purpose of constructing, furnishing and equipping a centralized elementary school for preschool through fifth grade to be located on the Mark Twain campus?

Taxes from the debt service fund will be used to meet the interest and principal payments on the outstanding bonds issued. Over the first five years of the repayment schedule, the district will use approximately $750,000 of fund balances to assist in making debt service payments. The district has worked with George K. Baum & Co. since 1998 for financing bond issues and sought financial advice from them regarding possible tax increase for this bond issue.

The district has been advised that no tax increase is necessary, and the tax levy would remain the same.

The advice is based on the district’s assessed valuation, expected interest rates, and increases of 1.5% per year in assessed valuation. In the past ten years, the district has had an average annual increase of 4.39 percent in assessed valuation.

The Ralls County R-II School District currently has a tax levy of $3.46, which has remained the same since the 1994-1995 school year. $.71 of that tax levy goes into the debt service fund. The 2013-2014 tax levies of area schools with an enrollment of 1250 or fewer students are as follows: Clopton 5.0943 Community R-VI 4.5500 Marion County 4.3200 Monroe City 4.2464 Palmyra 4.0280 Van-Far 4.0000 Wellsville 3.9203 Paris 3.9062 Canton 3.8457 Louisiana 3.8323 South Shelby 3.7500 Ralls County 3.4600 Lewis County 3.4554

Local Meetings to be held to oppose Mega-Transmission Line Grassroots Effort is Igniting a Fire Across the Prairie

The meetings noted will be provided at no cost and are open to the general public. The goal is to inform landowners about the group’s concerns and to empower landowners to help block Grain Belt Express from getting Eminent Domain authority.

GBE is proposed to pass through Missouri starting south of St. Joseph to near Hannibal or Bowling Green, through 14 Missouri counties: Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Livingston, Carroll, Chariton, Macon, Randolph, Monroe, Audrain, Shelby, Mar-

ion, Ralls and Pike.

Meeting Times and Locations: Lion’s Club in New London, at 11 a.m., on March 8.

Suzy Q’s Restaurant, 116 S Main, Marceline, at 3 p.m., on March 8 Moberly Area Com-

munity College at 11am on March 15.

Floral Hall in Macon County Park, Macon, at 3 p.m., on March 15.

Interested parties can contact the group via their webpage http://blockgbemo.com/ or email notowershere@gmail.com

Middle School and Ralls County schools this year.

Students from Eugene Field School provided the artwork gifts for 34 members of the United Way Leadership Giving Circle of supporters.

Todd Dornberger from Northeast Missouri Electrical Power Cooperative is the winner of this years trip incentive drawing.

The lucky winner will have a choice of a trip to Disneyworld, a cruise, or a cash equivalent. The incentive is made possible by dedicated corporate donations and does not impact the agency allocations.

Board President Ryan Rapp welcomed Maria Mundle (HPS), Rhonda Leake (HNB), Justin Gibson (BFS), Donna Heiser (F&M), Dana Harvey (Shelby/Monroe County), Connie Branstetter (Clarence), Jessica Spurgeon (HC-Post), and Joel Dant (HPS) to the board of directors. Rapp also recognized retiring board members Steve Viorel (HNB), Frank DiTillo, Wendy Brumbaugh (Shelby County), Linda Wallace (Shelby

County),Carol Ragar (Lewis Co.) and Soneeta Grogan for six years of valued service.

Looking forward to the fall and Campaign 2014 incoming Chairman Gary Broughton (Century 21 – Broughton Team) introduced Andy Dorian (Hannibal Parks & Rec. Director) as his Assistant Chairman and thanked McFarlane for a tremendous campaign and the continued success of the United Way organization.

In closing President Rapp announced Lou Lemen, Ex. Director for the past twenty-two years will be retiring in early May. The process to fill the position began early in 2013 utilizing United Way Worldwide guidelines.

Over 50 resumes were reviewed, twenty interviews conducted. The United Way of the Mark Twain Area is pleased to announce Mr. Frank DiTillo has been selected to guide the organization and to the next level of community activism and impact through our mission of “Increasing the capacity for people to help one another.”

United Way Over the Top - Monroe/Ralls New Executive Director Announced

The United Way of the Mark Twain Area celebrated its 62nd Annual Meeting and awards banquet with exciting news.

The annual drive exceeded the $577,000 goal raising a total of $580,000 bringing needed funds to thirty-five human service agencies in Northeast Missouri. Mike McFarlane (BASF) served as chairman of the drive and was elated with the results

and grateful for the generosity of the donor public.

Volunteers and donors embraced the campaign slogan (Grow a Better Tomorrow.. the United Way) and rallied their support.

The slogan was chosen following an area wide contest promoted by local and social media with a $100 gift card going to the winners from Canton.

Milestones and initiatives were celebrated with emphasis on the free tax program, VITA that successfully filed 517 federal tax returns and bringing over $600,000 back into our economy. Also noted was the Stephen Covey Leadership Program that expanded to Veterans, Oakwood, Hannibal

New London Forget-Me-Not Senior Citizens

Calendars and maps of Ralls and Marion County are still available.

Tax forms are still not available, but can be downloaded and printed from the computer.

Library is open until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, weather permitting.

New books available: Divergent, Insurgent and Allegiant by Veronica Roth. Divergent is soon to be released in theaters.

Books on CD: The Whole Enchilada

by Diane Mott Davidson Hidden by Sandra Brown Worthy Brown’s Daughter by Phillip Margolin Book Review Doctor Sleep by Stephen King Stephen King returns to the character and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, The Shining, in this instantly riveting novel about the now middle-aged Dan Torrance and the very special twelve-year-old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals.

On highways across America, a tribe of people called the True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless—mostly old, lots of polyester, and married to their RV’s. But as Dan Torrance knows, and spunky twelve-yearold Abra Stone learns, the True Knot are quasi-immortal, living off the steam that children with the shining produce when they are slowly tortured to death.

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PCA Archery Team Competes The Perry Christian Academy Archery students competed at the South Shelby Middle School tournament on Saturday, February 22. Medals were given to the top t archers in each grade for each school. PCA winners included: 4th Grade – Dawson Talbott - 1st place, Zachary Duncan - 2nd place, Elizabeth Northcutt - 3rd place; 6th Grade – Gregg Duncan 1st place, Makalyn Phillips - 2nd place, Morgan Wittland - 3rd place; 7th Grade-Elishah Prior - 1st place, Alexa Swon 2nd place, Tim Duncan - 3rd place; 8th Grade Elizabeth Yancey - 1st place, Lincoln Talbott - 2nd place, Emily Unglesbee - 3rd place; 9th & 10th GradeJonathan Mickels -

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Hotel, where he spent one horrific childhood year, Dan has been drifting for decades, desperate to shed his father’s legacy of despair, alcoholism, and violence. Finally, he settles in a New Hampshire town, an AA community that sustains him, and a job at a nursing home where his remnant shining power provides the crucial final comfort to the dying. Aided by a prescient cat, he becomes “Doctor Sleep.”

Then Dan meets the evanescent Abra Stone, and it is her spectacular gift, the brightest shining ever seen, that reignites Dan’s own demons and summons him to a battle for Abra’s soul and survival. This is an epic war between good and evil, a gory, glorious story that will thrill the millions of devoted readers of The Shining and satisfy anyone new to this icon of the King canon.

Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers.

His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller as well as the Best Hardcover Novel award from the International Thriller Writers. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.

Downtown Vandalia Since 1946 Don & Donna Hoover, Owners

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1st place, Sadie Luckey - 2nd place, Kara Phillips - 3rd place.

Tournament overall high score shooters were PCA students Jonathan Mickels in 1st place with a score of 281 and Elishah Prior in 2nd place with a score of 262. Perry Christian Academy also brought home a trophy for the 1stplace team.

PCA archery students will spend the month of March preparing to compete in the State Archery Tournament on March 29.

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Becky Motzkus...............573-795-3319 Helen Bunn.....................573-248-9483 Jenny Pabst.....................573-795-6577 Dale Delaporte...............573-248-7482 Frank Rozkiewicz...........573-629-8651 Terry Sampson...............573-231-2783 Roy Goodhart.................573-248-4762

RALLS COUNTY LISTINGS 208 W 7th, NL 3 bed, 3 bath.............$32,900 610 Chestnut, MC 3 bed, 2 bath........$66,000 105 East Hwy 19, CEN 2 bd, 1.5 ba...$69,500 502 Stoddard, MC 3 bd, 1 ba..............$69,500 15772 Northside Drive,NL 3 bed, 2 ba. 3a........$100,000 43473 Hwy A, MC 3 bed, 2 ba, 3 ac....$153,500 12247 Elk Ridge Pl, NL 3 bed, 2.5 bath......$159,900 6425 CR 217, MC 5 bed, 3 ba, 3 ac..$170,000 43175 Cannon Hil s Pl, MC 3 bed, 2 ba, 10 ac.....$223,500

HANNIBAL LISTINGS 1007 Georgia 1 bed, 1 bath...............$39,500 1005 Paris Ave 2 bed, 2 bath.............$49,900 630 Olive 2 bed, 2 bath.....................$72,000 2800 McKinley 3 bed, 1 bath.............$85,000 230 Virginia 5 bed, 2 bath.................$89,900 15 Hawthorne 4 bd, 2 full ba, 2 half ba..$110,000 2018 Hayden Park 2 bed, 2 bath....$124,900 Clear Creek 3 bd, 3 bath................$197,000 24 Amaryllis 4 bed, 3 bath...............$239,900 244 Hummingbird 4 bed, 3 bath.......$284,900 FEATURED LISTING: COMMERCIAL LISTINGS Commercial Building - $250,000 410 S College Light Mfg. facility.......$250,000 410 S College, New London 653 Clinic Rd. 4500 Sq Ft Office Bldg..$300,000 319 N Main Ole Planters Theatre......$349,000 This is an exceptional value and a great opportunity to own a manu- 306 South 6th St. Ten Pin Bowling Alley.....$500,000 facturing facility for about the same money as leasing space. Over LOTS & LAND 55,000 square feet of space. Perfect for your upstart light manufac- Lot 15 Highway O................................$29,900 turing or industrial business. Listed for less then $5 per square foot. Lot 40 Highway O..............................$33,900 Building a similar size facility would cost well over $50 per square Lot 24 Norwoods Pl..........................$34,000 foot,.Large office area, break room. Building is set up currently with Lot 25 Norwoods Pl........................$34,000 several paint rooms. Located between Bowling Green and Hannibal. Lot 26 Norwoods Pl..............................$34,000 Large parking area established. 3 phase electric. 2.03 acres.

Lot 28 Norwoods Pl..............................$35,000 Call Jenny Pabst for Showing!

Lot 29 Norwoods Pl..............................$35,000 Lot 30 Norwoods Pl............................$35,000 Hwy 61, 9 ac. near Gen Mills.............$90,000 Hwy A & Doe 24 ac. off Hwy A.............$170,000

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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: 12/14 Leon C. Fessenden, Center: 7/14 Pete Harris Farms (John L. & Ruthie Day: 9/14 Trower Bros. Farm: 12/14 John & Peggy Hemeyer Farm: 7/14 Sandra Evans Farm: 9/19/14

HELP WANTED DCS/Early Head Start Home Visitor Job#121613 Do you enjoy working with children? Are you a people person?

This is the opportunity for you. As the Early Head Start Home Visitor you will visit with families in their homes & providing fun, structured activities to help infants/toddlers reach milestones.

Assoc. Degree in Early Childhood, or a related field req.

BENEFITS Include: - 40 hrs/wk, full year employment - Health/ Dental/ Vision/401K -Vac/sick/holiday pay Mail resumes & transcripts to HR Dept.; DCS/HS; 711 Grand Ave.; Hannibal, MO. 63401 or email brenda@douglassonline. org. Must reference Job #121613 & apps. must be received by March 12, 2014. Voluntary self-ID sheets & apps. available at www.douglassonline.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The Perry Rural Fire Department will hold their annual meeting at 7 p.m., March 18, at the firehouse in Perry.

The meeting will last until all business is finished.

Scott Hodges, President Sherry Parsons, Secretary/Treasurer

LEGAL IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: DAVlD C. MOBLEY Case Number: 14RLPR00005 In the Estate of ALICE JEAN GUY, Deceased.

ily 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.

Published on: February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2014

(Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ALICE JEAN GUY, Decedent: On February 3, 2014, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of ALICE JEAN GUY, 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: KEVIN HUSE, 51701 HIGHWAY C, CENTER, MO 63436,573-231-6427 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: RODNEY J. RODENBAUGH, 423 S. MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 446, NEW LONDON, MO 63459, 573-985-3411.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to tile 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. GINA JAMESON, CIRCUIT COURT Date of the decedent’s death: August 4, 2013 Date of first publication: February 13, 2014 Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessar-

To all persons interested in the ESTATE OF LEO HARRISON III, DECEASED: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative of said estate will file Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution on the 24th day of March, 2014, 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.

KARLA ANN HARRISON 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: February 20, 2014.

Published on February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2014 IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: DAVlD C. MOBLEY Case Number: 14RLPR00010 In the Estate of JAMES M. DAY, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

(Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JAMES M. DAY, Decedent: On February 24, 2014, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of JAMES M. DAY, 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: ETTA DAY, 29432 MEXICO RD., PERRY, MO 63462, 573-565-2641 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business

address and phone number is: JOHN W. BRISCOE, 423 S. MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 446, NEW LONDON, MO 63459, 573-985-3411.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to tile 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. GINA JAMESON, CIRCUIT COURT Karen A. Huff, Deputy Clerk Date of the decedent’s death: January 5, 2014 Date of first publication: February 27, 2014 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.

Published on: February 27,March 6, 13 and 20, 2014 IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: DAVlD C. MOBLEY Case Number: 14RLPR00004 In the Estate of WILLIAM W. MADDOX, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

(Supervised Administration - Non-Resident Fiduciary) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM W. MADDOX, Decedent: On February 24, 2014, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of WILLIAM W. MADDOX, 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: LINDA RAE ROBERTS, 2323 STLYKER AVE., VIENNA, VA 22181 703-2819310 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: JOSEPH A. BRANNON, BRISCOE, RODENBAUGH & BRANNON, 423 S. MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 446, NEW LONDON, MO 63459, 573-985-3411.

JOSEPH A. BRANNON also serves as Resident Agent for the non-resident personal representative.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to tile 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. GINA JAMESON, CIRCUIT COURT Karen A. Huff, Deputy Clerk Date of the decedent’s death: Sept. 2, 2013 Date of first publication: February 27, 2014 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.

Published on: February 27,March 6, 13 and 20, 2014 In Re: Charles W. Szarwinski, SINGLE

TRUSTEE’S SALE

Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed

by Charles W. Szarwinski, SINGLE dated 07/05/2006, and recorded on 07/12/2006 Document 2006-39325 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Ralls County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee,

will on 03/28/2014 at 2:30 PM at the West Front Door of the County Courthouse in Ralls County, 311 S Main St. New London, MO 63459, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: LOT ONE (1), BLOCK TWO (2), MARTIN`S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PERRY, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI,

SUBJECT TO STREET, ALLEYS, PASSWAYS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE CORPORATION SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp. com Published in the Ralls County Herald-Enterprise File #: SZACHNOR First publication date March 6, 2014 Published on: March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Progressive agri-business company seeking team members for both full-time and seasonal labor positions. Primarily outdoor work. Job requires the ability to follow rules and work safely. Preemployment drug screening required of all new hires.

CDL required. If you meet these requirements and want to work for a farmer-owned company that is focused on helping farmers feed the world and that cares about its employees, apply in person at: Farmers Elevator & Exchange Company 107 South Chestnut Street, Monroe City

PUBLIC NOTICE PURCHASE ORDER The Ralls County Commission will be taking sealed bids on the purchase of a new Standard Belly Dump Trailer with a Cross Gate option. For information and a copy of the spec sheet call 573-248-4823 or 573-985-7181. Sealed bids are to be opened on March 17 at 10 a.m. Please submit your sealed bids to: Ralls County Commission P.O. Box 400, New London, MO 63459 The Ralls County Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF RALLS COUNTY To all land representatives of any farms lying within Ralls County, Missouri, pursuant to the provisions of the Missouri Soil and Water Conservation District Law, Sections 278.060 to 278.155 RSMo 1978, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March, 2014, between the hours of 12- 6 p.m. an election will be held to elect the required number of supervisors to the Board of Supervisors of the Soil and Water Conservation District of Ralls County, Missouri.

All land representatives of any farm lying within Ralls, County, Missouri are eligible to vote. A land representative is the owner or representative authorized by power-of-attorney of any farm lying within any area of the district; provided, however, that any land representative must be a taxpayer of the county.

Eligible voters shall cast their votes at the following polling places: Polling Place: Ralls County Soil & Water Conservation District, NRCS Office Location of Polling Place: USDA Building, 17623 Highway 19. Suite 3, New London, MO 63459 March 14, 12 - 6 p.m.

All land representatives so designated by power –of –attorney must present their power-of-attorney form, properly signed, to the polling judges at the time of voting.

Soil and Water Conservation District of Ralls County John Roy Chipman, Chairman

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Remember to set your clocks ahead at 2 a.m., on Sunday, March 9

RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT DINNER

Dinner to benefit Relay For Life will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Sunday, Mar. 23. Come enjoy a roast beef dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carry outs and deliveries available call 660-327-4448.

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(USPS 359-260) Vol. 147, Number 10 Paris, MO 65275 • 24 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents

Monroe County Cancer Supporters raises over $38,000

SENIOR CENTER LENTEN BREAKFAST

The Paris Senior Center will hold a series of Lenten Breakfasts on each Wednesday until Easter. The following is the schedule: March 5 - Methodist; March 12- Faithwalk; 19 - Christian; March 26 - Catholic; April 2 - Baptist; and April 9 - Presbyterian. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m.

PARIS BASEBALL ASSOCIATION TO MEET

Paris Baseball Association Annual Meeting: March 10, at 7 p.m., at the Paris Library Roegge Room.

Please plan to attend as we look forward to seeing you there!

PHS WINTER SPORTS BANQUET MARCH 18

The PHS Winter Sports Banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m., in the high school gym.

Each family is asked to bring two dishes.

2014 RELAY FOR LIFE KICK OFF MARCH 10

The Relay For Life of Monroe County will host their 2014 Relay Community Kick-Off at jacs Restaurant, 202 N. Main, Paris, on Monday, March 10 from 5-8 p.m. All tips received during this event will go toward the 2014 Relay For Life of Monroe County teams. Drawing items will be available. At this kick-off event there will be numerous ways to learn more about Relay For Life and about ways to help this signature American Cancer Society event. It’s about being a community that takes up the fight!

MONROE COUNTY GARDENERS TO MEET

The Monroe County Gardeners will hold their first meeting of the year on Monday, March 10, at 7 p.m., at the home of Nancy Crain.

The Monroe City, Knight’s of Columbus Hall saw a standing room only crowd of over 450 for the 4th Annual Blow Cancer Away fundraiser by the Monroe County Cancer Supporters.

APPEAL PHOTO The Monroe County Cancer Sup- ceeds raised tonight goes directly to your held in Monroe City, on Saturday, March porters were looking to “Blow Cancer Monroe County neighbors, friends and 1. The event featured a wonderful meal Away” with their 4th Annual Blow Can- family affected by cancer,” said MCCS prepared by John Ritter and crew and cer Away fundraiser and found them- President John Turner to the assembled. included pork loin, baked potato, green selves in a tornado as they raised over On hand to help were members of beans, salad, rolls, numerous choices for $38,000+ for their cause. Approximately the Monroe City FFA, Monroe City Na- desserts and drinks. The meal cost was 450+ people braved the weather and tional Honor Society, Holy Rosary Con- a free-will donation. There were numershowed up for the yearly event, this year firmation Class organizational members ous items that were available through held in Monroe City, at the Knight’s of who served the meal, served drinks and both a silent and live auction, with aucColumbus Hall. helped clean up after the event. tioneer Chas Wheeler and ably assisted “One hundred percent of the proThe annual signature fundraiser was u See MCCS on page 3A

Voter registration deadline is March 12 Absentee Ballots According to Monroe County Clerk, Sandra Francis, Voter Registration deadline for the April 8, General Municipal Election will be Wednesday, March 12.

Clerk Francis encourages everyone who moves within the county or changes their name to notify the County Clerk’s Office, so that the voter rolls will be correct for the April Election.

Seventeen-year-olds who will be 18 years old by the April 8th election-day, are eligible to register now.

Absentee Ballots Absentee ballots are now ready for voting. Anyone wishing to vote absentee may do so in the County Clerk’s Office during regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or mail in a request for an

absentee ballot to be mailed to their place of residence. When mailing in a request, individuals must list the address where the ballot is to be mailed and sign their name to the request.

The last day for mailing out absentee ballots will be Wednesday, April 2. The last day for voting absentee in the County Clerks’s Office is Monday; April 7, until 5 p.m.

Monroe County Meats Identification Team sweeps state competition

MARK TWAIN COUNTRY CLUB GOLF MEETING

The Mark Twain Country Club Men’s Golf League organizational meeting will be held on Thursday, March 6, at the Mark Twain Country Club 19th Hole, at 6:30 p.m.

TPNB CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DINNER

The Paris National Bank will hold their annual Customer Appreciation Dinner, on Tuesday, March 11, at Paris High School Gymnasium, with dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Blake Totten.

Meats team, left to right: First row - Nithin Gudderra; middle- Leslie Rosenkrans, Logan Bross, Molly McGee, Hannah Mitchell. Second row - Ben Gallop, Extension Specialist, Charlie Rosenkrans, Abagail Robertson, Patrick Ensor, Zack Ensor. Not pictured - Jr. Meats Leader, Russ Mitchell. Additional info page 4 SUBMITTED PHOTO

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OPINION

JUST A THOUGHT

UST ASK DAVE...

BY LISA TALTON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

From the desk of the Editor

Being Present

BY DAVID EALES EDITOR appeal@parismo.net

Heroes... What are heroes? Who are heroes?

For the longest time I heard that Albert Pujols was a hero... Who? Now say some of the faithful Cardinal Nation. Of course our Military Members and First Responders, Fire and Police officers are among those often mentioned as heroes.

In my mind and heart there are other heroes.

Mine have names like Mike and Rita and Heather and Katie and Michael and Mary Lynn and Merry Sue and Talley and Jim and Ed and Jeanie - these are all individuals who have filled out applications to run for public office. These are people who have stepped

DAVID EALES

up to help serve in an official capacity to make our county and state a better place to live, to work, to raise children. These individuals will put their personal lives on hold to serve our needs.

Win or lose they are my idea of a hero.

Have a great week!

MY TURN

We Do Have A Plan Of Our Own

A long term criticism of the Republican enemies of Obamacare has been that they had no plan of their own on health care reform. In point of fact some Republicans in Congress have offered plans from the tepid beginning offer to extend the authority of health insurance to offer coverage across state lines to more inclusive plans. None has caught fire and most were subject to criticism that either they did nothing to address how health care is to be financed in the future or the plans offered would disrupt existing employer provided coverage.

A new plan, offered in late January by Senators Coburn, Hatch and Burr is the most comprehensive so far. It extends a tax credit to buy insurance to those that make less than three times the poverty level and that do not have coverage through a large employer. The credit would provide the same coverage now offered only to those with employer provided coverage. This would allow many of the presently uninsured to be able to buy at least some kind of catastrophic coverage. Medicaid recipients could opt out and take the credit. People with preexisting conditions could be covered. If they kept continuous coverage, insurance companies would have to offer the same rates as other applicants and if not,

they could be covered by state high risk plans.

The plan has the advantage of being cheaper than Obamacare and capably covers as many people. Because of some similarities the new Republican plan has been labeled Obamacare – Lite by critics on the right.

This plan is also under fire from the left that it raises taxes and results in very narrow networks of providers. The major difference seems to be that while both put a limit on tax exclusions for employer provided coverages and both provide subsidies for purchasing insurance in the individual market, the Republican plan has no exchanges. The health care debate rages on over the basic question of how to provide the best quality of health care and access while at the same time holding down costs?

Democrats are charged with claiming to know the answers and trying to impose their plan of Obamacare by compelling insurers to offer their concept of ideal coverage and forcing consumers to buy it. Republicans for their part continue to feel confident that the failed system we now have can still cut costs and offer quality care and increased access to many more Americans.

At least they have made a start by offering a plan that will remind them of how difficult their task really is.

RJF

PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE HOLDERS OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

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 13, 2014, at 2 p.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, 2014, 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, 2014, shall be entitled to notice of meeting and to vote at the meeting.

By Order of the Board of Directors Diane Wilson, Secretary

I don’t know if anyone else struggles with this but I sometimes find myself having a hard time just being present in the present. My body may be there but my mind is somewhere in a far off land. The bad thing about this is when we don’t take time to enjoy where we are we can miss out on some very awesome moments with our loved ones especially our children. It is so easy to get caught up in the every day hub that we miss seeing and enjoying the simple beauties God gives us every day through our children.

Sometimes they will take our breath away with a comment , a smile, a laugh or a gesture. But we have to be careful not to miss them. If we get so busy in the things that really do not matter and wear ourselves out we can very well miss an opportunity to be entertained, loved, or hugged by them.

I have found out that it does not take a whole lot to make children happy.

LISA TALTON

It is the little things that seem to mean the most.

We do not have to buy expensive gifts or have extravagant outings to bring joy to our children’s lives.

We simply need to make time for them and in that time we need to be present in both body and mind. We need to give all of us-not thinking or worrying about work or what needs to get done but just focusing on them. Even our employers expect us to give them our time and attention when we are at work. How much more do our children matter.

A job can come and go but our children will be our children forever! If we miss too many days of work we could lose our job but if we miss too many days being a part of our children’s lives we could miss opportunities to get closer.

As Time Goes By

All yesteryears are reprinted in the exact text of the original issue 90 Years March 21, 1924 A heavy snow, the thirty-first thus far, fell in Monroe County Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The total depth of all this snow has been more than 30 inches.

Paris High School Coyotes received the silver cup for second place in Class B at the State High School Championship Basketball Tournament in Columbia last Friday and Saturday.

The possibilities of soybeans as a food for man as well as best were demonstrated at Monroe City, when 100 loaves of bread made from soybean flour were distributed at a soybean meeting of farmers.

Miss Rubie Bloodworth, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U.G. Bloodworth of Madison, has re-enrolled in the Chillicothe Business College for completion of her Stenographic course.

75 Years March 9, 1939 Roswell Henderson, senior at Paris High School is the winner of the Northeast Missouri district speaking contest at Kirksville last Friday.

C.F. Pelsue, veteran Paris gardener, planted his first potatoes this week in two rows in the garden back of his house.

Col. S.R. Major this week bought a new Chevrolet Coupe from the B & M Chevrolet Co., at Paris.

Dry Brothers Federated Store this week announces the opening of its new exclusive ladies ready-towear shop in a special department which has been remodeled and refitted at the rear of the store.

A nine pound daughter, whose name is Barbara Annette was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Grow,

south of Paris, Monday night.

Tommy Ball is now assisting Shelby Bishop in the courthouse janitor work, taking the place of Parson Nelson, former assistant.

Mrs. Charles Shatzer entertained fifteen guests at a 2:30 luncheon Saturday afternoon, at the Shatzer home on Monroe Street.

Guests were Jane Curtright, Rosetta Kirby, Nadine Opie, Helen Key, Eva Lou Hummel, Lois Alexander, Mrs. Pauline Foster, Mrs. Aubrey Wilson, Mrs. Euid Houghton, Mrs. Jimmie Warren and Mrs. Anna Cullers.

50 Years March 5, 1964 A petition has been filed by the Wabash with the Public Service Commission of Missouri for permission to discontinue the railway station and employment of an agent at Madison, serviced constantly since the railroad was built ninety years a Streets and highways were glazed with ice and frozen snow Thursday morning, following a rain and show that stormed into the county late Wednesday, in the wake of balmy spring-type temperatures.

Frank Infield, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Infield of 160 Bodine Street, Paris, has been selected for a role in “Three Sisters” a play by Anton Chekhov to be presented at Culver-Stockton College, Canton.

White’s Delight, sandwich and frozen confection establishment on South Main, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Padkins, has been sold by them to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Griffith, west of Paris.

Officers of the County Extension Council were sworn into office Tuesday

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ules on a consistent basis to hang out with them we will find it is some of the best fun we will ever experience. If you are already doing this then you know what I am talking about and good for you.

If you are not doing this why not give it a try and see what happens.

The more time we spend eating dinners together, talking together and having fun together, the less fighting we do and the closer we become. Now I am in no way saying there will not be conflict because we all know when you have a lot of different personalities living day in and day out with each other under the same roof, there is going to be some times of “getting on each other’s nerves”. But if we make a conscious effort to spend quality time together I believe our families will be blessed in many ways.

I have gotten a lot better about being all the way present with my children when we are hanging out but I still have a way to go.

But thank God children are very forgiving. And remember, not only are our children blessed when we take time to stop, hang out and appreciate them but we are blessed as well.

It is a win, win situation.

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The good news is we can decide today that we are going to be more active in the lives of our children. We can decide today that when we are at work we do our work but when we are with our children we are really with our children. We can see our role for what it is and know that it is one of the most important roles we have. Our children need us to invest into their lives by giving and showing them love, by spending time with them, by providing structure and discipline and by giving them words of encouragement.

Once we really commit to being active in our children’s lives we will have more and more of a desire to keep doing so. We will learn that sometimes being an active parent means putting our wants on the back burner. We do not have to take them off the stove all together but we might have to wait on our wants to provide our children with their needs.

I have found that it doesn’t take much money or time to have a wonderful family night. We think our children want a lot more than they actually do. When we start taking time out of our sched-

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by County Clerk Pleas Wilson. They were Mrs. Paul Callison, Orville Francis, Arthur James and Mrs. J.W. Minor.

30 Years March 8, 1984 Trenton Junior College students voted Tonya Troy of Macon, formerly of Paris as the TJC Homecoming Queen on Feb. 25.

Rachel Bergmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bergmann, Perry, has been selected to participate in the “America’s Youth in Concert” 1984 program sponsored by the Universal Academy for Music, Little

York, New Jersey.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sanders of Paris announce the engagement of their daughter, Kim Sanders, to Charley Branham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Branham of Paris.

Mrs. Kathy Miller and baby son, Daniel, were honored with a baby shower held Sat., Feb. 25 at the home of Teresa Miller.

Danny Blackaby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blackaby won the annual spelling bee on March 2. Runner up was Samuel DeOrnellas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd DeOrnellas.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

DAR chapter presents American History Awards

Blow Cancer Away...

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by Jerry Arends, and lots of information about how an attendee can help fight cancer in Monroe County including an informational Relay For Life of Monroe County booth and a full service booth by the Barking Butterflies.

To help defray the costs of the banquet MCCS obtained sponsorships.

There are four levels of sponsorship – Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Sponsors names were used in event advertising and appeared on banners at the event and were used in thank you advertising.

(See thank you in next week’s Monroe County Appeal) President John Turner gave an overview of the group’s history. According to Turner, the group was organized to help Monroe County cancer patients and their family.

“The generosity of you people makes this possible,” said Turner. “It takes a lot of people to put this on. As of today we have written checks to county residents to the tune of $108,000.”

President Turner recognized Monroe County elected officials including 40th District Representative Jim Hansen; 10th Circuit Judge Rachel Bringer-Shepherd, and the Monroe County elected officials in atten-

dance including County Commissioners (Presiding Commissioner Mike Minor, Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner and Eastern District Commissioner Mike Whelan), County Treasurer Rita Wilkerson, Circuit Clerk Heather Wheeler, Associate Judge Michael Wilson, Public Administrator Marguerite Jones and County Collector Anita Dunkle.

Turner recognized and thanked Eddie Barton, and the Eastern Missouri Crappie Club who donates money from the annual Jack and Jill Crappie Tournament; and “Pink Out Cancer Game” organizers Betsy Embree, Austin Thomas. Betsy Embre and John DeOrnellis presented their check to the MCCS. The check from the “Pink Out Cancer” basketball tshirts, hoodies, and small basketballs donations was for $5,200.00 and it was noted by President Turner that Paris Schools added $500 from the game’s evening gate.

“We would like for all of you to be a part of MCCS,” said President Turner to the large crowd.

“Thank you!”

Next year’s “Blow Cancer Away” fundraiser will be held in Paris, at the high school gymnasium, on Saturday, March 7.

Monroe County Presiding Commissioner Mike Minor and wife Lisa attended the Blow Cancer Away fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, with other Monroe County elected officials.

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Cox Barbershop holds First Year “Open House”

Chad Cox, right, owner of Cox’s Barbershop with his wife Andrea and daughter Marley at his first year anniversary “Open House.” Cox gave away numerous drawing items including hair products and other items donated by area businesses. Cox served hot dogs and drinks. The Open House had a terrific turnout.

APPEAL PHOTO Auctioneer Chas Wheeler, left, auctions off the shirt held by Monroe County Cancer Supporters President John Turner as a prize for the table who went first for dinner.

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The James Monroe Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution of Paris, Missouri met at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Roegge Room of the Dulany Library in Paris for their regular meeting with Regent Lola Worley, Registrar/Corresponding Secretary Jan Smiley Carter, Recording Secretary Annette Azdell, Treasurer Dorothy Walser, Chaplain Carol Comstock, Parliamentarian Juanitta Turnbough, Chyerl Varvil, Sarah Crow, Betty Buckman, and Susie Buckman plus guest Vera Seago.

NSDAR American History Contest (James Monroe chapter) winners including 5th Grade Winner, Paris Elementary School, Charlie Vitt, daughter of Ed and Missy Vitt; 6th Grade Winner, Holy Rosary School, Monroe City, Lauren Youngblood, daughter of Steve and Dawn Youngblood; 7th Grade Winner, Paris R-II Junior High Ashley Jones, daughter of Kevin and Dionne Jones; and 8th Grade Winner, Holliday C-2 School Maariko Williams, daughter of Andrew and Miyuki Williams. Jones’ parents and sister, Vitt’s parents, Williams’ mother and teacher Susan Havens were also in attendance. Winner Lauren Youngblood (Monroe City) and her parents were unable to attend the meeting.

The opening rituals and singing of the Star Spangled Banner were then led

by Regent Worley. The official meeting paused so that all could have dinner that was a carry-in orchestrated by Comstock and Varvil as the co-chairs of the NSDAR American History Contest for the chapter. After dinner, the winners of the contest read an excerpt of their entries for the chapter’s enjoyment.

Each girl was presented a Certificate of Participation, an Award Certificate, a medal, and $25. The topic of the American History Essay Contest was “The Lives of Children During the American Revolution.”

After the American History Contest awards were presented, Worley continued the regular business meeting by reading the President General’s monthly message.

Recording Secretary Azdell presented the minutes of the January 2014 meeting and they were approved.

The treasury report was given by Treasurer Walser and approved. Turnbough gave a National Defender report.

The chapter discussed visiting the Veterans Administration home in Mexico on Feb. 24 to present items the chapter has collected for them. The chapter continues to collect Campbell labels and school coupons, used printer ink cartridges, lap robes and clothing protectors as well as toiletry items for the residents of the VA Home in Mexico. The general public is invited to contribute and may give them to Sarah Crow at the Mexico Senior Center or Turnbough in Paris. We have a simple pattern that uses a white towel to make a clothing protector if anyone is interested in making one.

Varvil was officially elected the first alternate to the National Continental Congress in Washington, DC being held June 25 to 29. Celebrate America was discussed as it is a new way to record volunteer hours to turn in to the National office.

The next meeting of the chapter will be March 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the library with Ginger Devine as hostess and Turnbough presenting a program on the Women’s Issues Contest.

MAMMOGRAM VAN The Monroe County Health Department would like to announce that the Ellis Fischel Mammogram Van will be coming to Paris on Tuesday, March 11. Appointment times are from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call the Health Department at 660-327-4653 for an appointment.

NSDAR American History winners, left to right, 7th Grade Winner, Paris R-II Junior High Ashley Jones, daughter of Kevin and Dionne Jones; 5th Grade Winner, Paris Elementary School, Charlie Vitt, daughter of Ed and Missy Vitt; 8th Grade Winner, Holliday C-2 School Maariko Williams, daughter of Andrew and Miyuki Williams.

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NOTICE All flowers and containers that you want to keep, need to be removed from Walnut Grove Cemetery before April 6. They can be replaced on or after May 11.

Thanks, City of Paris

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MADISON TIMES/COMMUNITY NEWS County Meats Identification Team sweep state move on to Nationals

Under the direction of Charlie and Leslie Rosenkrans and Jr. Leader Russell Mitchell, Monroe County Meats Identification Junior and Senior Teams competed in State Meats Identification contest Feb. 15, at Eckles Hall, on the Mizzou Campus.

The contest included the members identifying 30 retail cuts of meat, placing and judging five different meat classes including

pork carcasses, beef ribs, ribeye steaks, pork loin chops, and lamb center leg slices. The members also had to give a set of oral reasons on two of the classes- pork carcasses and beef ribs, ranking these cuts in order from best to least and relaying to the judges how and why they placed the classes.

Monroe County’s Junior Team swept first place with Hannah

Mitchell placing 1st overall, Logan Bross placing 2nd, Molly McGee placing 4th, and Nithin Gudderra placing 8th. Monroe County’s Senior Team placed first in the contest with Abagail Robertson placing 2nd overall, Patrick Ensor placing 3rd, and Zack Ensor placing 4th. Monroe County Meat Judging coaches are extremely proud of their teams - Hannah Mitchell

had the overall high score of the entire state contest and the Senior Team will advance to the National Meat Judging contest in Manhattan, Kan., in October 2014.

“The dedication and hard work of these kids and their parents is apparent and has paid off. I’m extremely proud of what they have accomplished,” said Charlie Rosenkrans, Meat Judging Coach.

Young Farmers Attend Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference Young farmers and ranchers from Monroe County were part of a recordbreaking crowd attending the Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Leadership Conference Feb. 14-16. More than 570 young farmers and ranchers heard from a number of guest speakers, shared farm experiences with their peers and just had fun. The conference was held at the Lake of the Ozark’s Tan-TarA Resort.

The young group of farmers networked and learned what challenges face their industry. One of those challenges is the threat of outof-state groups attempting to control agriculture. The farmers learned about an issue on the November ballot called Amendment #1, also known as the Keep Missouri Farming Amendment. Dan Cassidy, with Missouri Farm Bureau, told the group the constitutional amendment protects farming as a way of life. He asked young farmers to help Farm Bureau in supporting the measure to recognize agriculture and its importance to Missouri’s economy.

Another speaker was Kevin Murphy with Food Chain Communications.

He explained how the food morality movement is undercutting agriculture.

“Companies like Chipotle are marketing products using terminology that paints a negative image of conventional farming, only to make money on the very industry that supports them,” he said.

He suggested farmers take control of the moral arguments of caring for livestock and crops to feed people and provide for their own fami-

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

Slaughter Steers & Heifers Monday 10 a.m.

REGULAR FEEDER CATTLE SALE March 3, 2014 Receipts: 293 Hd. Ice and Slick Roads COMPUTER AVE - TOP 151 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. Too few of any class to quote 80-600-700 lbs..........Pot Load (188.50) 56-900-1000 lbs..........Pot Load (160.10) 131 Heifers: Medium & Large Frame Hd.

CARL RAY HARDWICK 1929-2014

Carl Ray Hardwick, 81, of Paris passed away at his home on Feb. 24, 2014.

Carl was born to Thomas Eugene and Ruby Jewel (Young) Hardwick on Jan. 16, 1933 in Paris.

He married Anna Mae Painter on Nov. 1, 1949.

Carl began his career as a bulldozer operator at an early age and worked for several different organizations throughout his life, such as: Jake Heathman, R.J Livings, Yates Coal Mines and David Williams. He loved to fish, hunt and enjoyed watching westerns. He was known for his immaculate yard and keeping his vehicles just as tidy.

Carl was preceded by his wife, Anna Mae Hardwick on May 12, 2013; parents; granddaughter, Melissa Donner; great grandson, Wesley; and brothers Jack and C.W. Hardwick.

He is survived by his daughters: Linda Moad, of Mexico, Ronda Moutray, of Jacksonville, Carla Powell, of Madison, Paula Donner, of Sullivan, Ver-

Carl Ray Hardwick

na Smith, of Moberly, and Ruth Anne Wright, of St. Louis; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; sisters: Emma Lou Fuller, of Paris, and Lois Adams, of Oregon; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, Feb. 28, from 12 p.m., until service time at 2 p.m., at the Million Taylor Funeral Homes, of Moberly.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Cremation has been accorded by Million Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly.

Attending the Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference were left to right, Matt and Audria Crain; and Ashley and Jared Kendrick.

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There were plenty of fun events as well. Both children and adults took part in a pedal tractor pull. A super farmer contest was a friendly competition pitting teams of young farmers against each other for the best times and most points.

Some of the events included

Miss Paris set for April 4 Applications due March 7

The 2014 Miss Paris Pageant, sponsored by the Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, will be held at the Paris High School Gym on Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. The front doors will open to the general public at 6 p.m.

Young ladies enrolled in the 6th – 12th grades in Paris, Faithwalk, or Holliday Schools are eligible to enter. Junior Miss Contestants will compete in one casual outfit. Miss Paris Contestants will compete in casual and formal wear. A photographer will be available on the night of the pageant.

Pageant rehearsal will be Wednesday evening, April 2, from 5-7 p.m., at the Paris High School Gym. All contestants are required to attend rehearsal.

Entry forms are available from Mrs. Youse at the high school and Mrs. Ebbesmeyer at the elementary school, and should be returned to Ms. Otto at the high school by noon on FRIDAY, MARCH 7.

a culvert course, tire roll and wheelbarrow race. Bingo and cards were part of the mix of meeting fellow farmers from other parts of the state.

State YF&R Committee Chairman Drew Lock of La Plata, concluded the conference with thoughts on why young Farm Bureau members should become involved with Farm Bureau. He said issues like Keep Missouri Farming are important in order to keep farming vi-

able for future farmers. He suggested young farmers and ranchers get involved in policy issues to protect their farm businesses.

The MFB YF&R Conference is hosted by a committee of up to 30 young farmers. More than 100 businesses and individuals sponsor the conference. Those attending from Monroe County included: Matt and Audria Crain; and Jared and Ashley Kendrick

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Social Hour 5:30 • Meal Served at 6:30 p.m., Auction Follows

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Too few of any class to quote 44-600-700 lbs.............................164.00 72-700-800 lbs...........Pot Load (164.00) 12 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 98.00-103.00; Bulk: 94.0098.00; Low: 80.00-87.00 All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: Absent

Cow Sale on Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m. 1000-1100 cows, bred heifers, cows and calf and bulls.

Lots of extra good quality in this sale.

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SENIOR CENTER NEWS WEEKLY MENU

Monday, March 10--Friday, March 14 Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday - Catfish Filet, Fried Potatoes, Fried Cabbage, Peach Cobbler, Wheat Bread Tuesday - Chili, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Lettuce Salad, Apple Crisp Wednesday - Hamburger or Sausage Pizza, Lettuce Salad, Caramel Apples Thursday -Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Wheat Roll Friday - Fried Chicken, Potato Wedges, Spinach Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Cinnamon Roll, Wheat Biscuit

Hand & Foot • Bingo

•The Hand & Foot Club met on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Paris Senior Center with 16 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Domnna Emmert and Dorothy Jones.

•Bingo was not held on Monday, March 3 due to the weather and the center being closed.

•Lenten Breakfasts began March 5 and run every Wednesday morning until Easter - beginning at 6:30 a.m.

HOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 14

Breakfast Menu Monday - Cereal, Toast, Orange Juice Tuesday - Sausage Egg Cheese Biscuit, Applesauce Wednesday - Chocolate Chip Muffin, Sausage, Mandarin Oranges Thursday - Pancakes, Bacon, Peaches Friday - Cinnamon Roll, Sausage, Orange Juice

Lunch Menu Monday - Chicken Strips, Broccoli & Cheese, Carrots, Apricots Tuesday - Spaghetti, Green Beans, Applesauce, Hot Roll Wednesday - Super Nachos, Corn, Peaches, Snicker Doodle Cookie Thursday - Beef & Noodle, Peas, Pears, Bread Friday - Cheeseburger, French Fries, Pineapple, Chocolate Cake

***Salad is served as an alternate choice for lunch

Caring Community Enrollment Event Expanding Coverage through Community Partnership

What: Enroll individuals or families in the Marketplace for Health Care Insurance Where: Paris Public Library, 101 N. Main St. Paris, When: Every Thursday from 1-4 p.m.

Why: So that Americans can make informative decisions about health care Whitney Doubrava and Patty Hendren, Certified Application Counselors will be on hand to help enroll individuals.

For more information call 660-263-7173, ext. 3041

Kindergarten Screenings set for March 11. 12 and 17 Paris Paris R-II Kindergarten Screening/Registration is scheduled for March 11 and March 12, 2014. Your child must be five years old by July 31, 2014, to be eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2014/2015 school year.

The Kindergarten screening process will take approximately one 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 11 or 12.

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 660-327-5116, as soon as possible, to schedule your Kindergarten screening/exit interview appointment for March 11 or 12.

Holliday Holliday C-2 School will be having Kindergarten Screening on Monday, March 17. If you have a child who will be 5 before August 1, 2014 please contact the office at 660-266-3412 to schedule an appointment.

The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held Thursday, Feb. 27, at the First Baptist Church in Paris. Sixty three productive units were collected.

First time donors were Nick Senn and Kyle Cross.

Receiving donor recognition were: Sidney Threlkeld and Wayne Coblentz, one gallon: Renee Bridgeman, seven gallons; Tim Troyer, ten gallons.

Other presenters were: George Keenor, Glenda Miller, Donald Riley, Zane Crigler, Colin Yoho, Donna Turner, Robert Conley, Donna Adams, Cheyenne Cadmus, Dennis Hollingsworth, Wilda Gregg, Lloyd DeOrnellas, Allie Schrader, Tom Threlkeld, Reva Sheffield, Justin Baker, Jacob Allison, Hal Bennett, Lynn Fodge, Sue Mattingly, Carolyn Lair, Michael Starrett, Leanna Miller, Carol Hall, Libby Williams, Dorothy Johnson, Robert McKinney, John Turner, Nicole Burke, Johnny Edwards, Matt Shramek, Don DeVault, Robert. Fodge, Alex Dunham, Steven R. Jones, Jackie Bordeleau, April Turnbough,

Steven Schlabach, Gary Wilson, Edwin Buie, Harold Wilson, Jay Threlkeld, Ed Bordeleau, Jamie Ebbesmeyer, Dennis Allen, Kevin Dye, Debra Boulware, Connie Vitt, Michelle Chapman, Mary McGee, Shea Ensor, Shelby Detienne, Danny Tanzey, Lynn Allen, David Freitag, Martha Conley, Shirley Ensor, Mary Bodine, Jerry Crigler, Dane Kendrick, Jennifer Heitmeyer, Doug Buie.

Volunteer workers were: Nellana DeGraff, Joyce Hammond, EdithTalley, Heather Watson, Alice Baker, Phyllis Barton, Charles and Jane Callis. Other supporters were: Paris First Baptist Church, Hickman’s IGA, Monroe County Coop Service Co., Paris Senior Center, Gleason Club, Evans Club, Country Homemakers Club, Cradle to College Club, P.E.O. Chapter Y, Holliday Christian Church, Xi Gamma Rho Sorority, and Karen Conley at Monroe Extension Office.

The next scheduled Red Cross Blood Drives at the Paris Baptist Church will be May 1, June 26, and Sept. 25.

Blood drive collects 63 productive units

SENIOR NEWS Get Your Ground Game On

By Nancy Baca, State Farm® Agent

If water isn’t draining correctly around your property, you could be in for some major headaches: bogs in your lawn, cracked foundations and seepage in your basement, landscaping that washes down your slopes and more. The culprit often is soil erosion. These five tips may help you remedy an erosion problem and protect the integrity and aesthetics of your property. Plant hardy species. Add groundcover plants, native species and grasses to keep soil intact. If you have existing plants in an erosion-prone area, leave them—and their root structures—intact to help prevent erosion. Contact a nursery or your state extension office to learn which plants work best in your region. Regrade away from the house. To properly drain water away from your house, your yard must be lower than the level of soil at the base of your house. Use clean fill dirt for your project: It compacts harder and helps hold the slope better than topsoil.

While you may be able to tackle smaller areas yourself, seek the assistance of a landscape professional for advice about bigger jobs. While you’re looking around your home for drainage problems, make sure your gutters and downspouts are clear and functioning properly, and that water from the downspout is directed well away from your foundation. Improve your soil. Add compost, peat moss and/or manure once per year to help build up weakened soils and improve the chance for drainage rather than runoff. Add mulch. When you cover bare spots with mulch or loose straw, you help protect the dirt underneath from being washed away. Cover the bald area completely, accumulating at least 2 to 3 inches of mulch for best results. If you’re in a particularly windy region, mulch may stay put longer than loose straw. Mulch “matting” provides larger areas of cover and decomposes over time to improve the soil. Mulch can attract termites, so when applying mulch around your home, keep it around 6 inches from the foundation. Build structures. A retaining wall can often slow or redirect the flow of water down a sloped yard. Your property may also be suitable for a rain garden, which helps collect rainwater and allows it to drain into the ground slowly and naturally. Contact a landscaping professional to get specific guidance for reducing erosion around your yard. And get more tips on lawn preparation from State Farm®.

The information in this article was obtained from various sources. While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace manuals or instructions provided by the manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional. Nor is it intended to effect coverage under any policy.

State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information. We assume no liability in connection with the information nor the suggestions made.

MADISON C-3 SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 14

Breakfast Menu Monday - Pancakes, Sausage, Juice & Milk Tuesday - Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Orange, Milk Wednesday - Oatmeal with Berries, Donut, Milk Thursday - Bagel with Cream Cheese or Jelly, Cherries, Milk Friday - Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, Juice & Milk

Lunch Menu

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Monday -Taco Salad with Lettuce & Tomato, Seasoned Rice, Refried Beans, Pineapple Slices, Milk Tuesday - Hamburger, French Fries, Tomatoes, Trail Mix, Milk Wednesday - Oven Roasted Chicken , Biscuit with Gravy, Green Beans, Applesauce, Milk Thursday - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Romaine Salad, Mixed Fruit, Milk Friday - Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Baby Carrots, Fruit Salad, Milk

***Salad is served as an alternate choice for lunch

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CHURCH NEWS

Due to the weather, there was no Sunday school or worship services this week.

Praise for Michael Flowerree getting a job!

Prayers for Kent Carman, Laura Carman, Bonnie Sudsberry, Laura Lucas, Keith Woodhurst, Ruth Shumaker, Bob Dickey and family, Tom Gibbons, Milton (Bud) Sharp World Day of Prayer is March 7 and Santa Fe Christian Church will again hold a 24 hour prayer vigil. Family fun night is March 8th, meal beginning at 6 p.m., and family fun games following. Baptisms of Michael and Darcy Flowerree will be March 9th at 1pm at the Paris Christian church.

Bible study is every Wednesday night, carry in meal at 6 p.m., and study at 6:30 p.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., and worship service at 10:30 a.m.

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, March 2, with 27 members and guests in attendance.

Rev. Holmes led the Greetings and Announcements. Prayer requests were shared and Rev. Holmes led the morning prayer. The Adult Choir sang “Turn Your Radio On”, accompanied by Hunter Salmons on the mandolin, for special music. Communion was shared and tithes were offered.

Rev. Holmes delivered the morning message from Matthew 17:1-9 “Why Was Jesus Transfigured?” All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Youth group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Serving next Sunday: Karen Forsyth and Junior Hulen, Elders; Christion Hulen, Gay Thomas, Eddy Mitchell and Debbie Mitchell, Diaconate. Karen Forsyth, Communion Preparer. All are welcome to attend Sunday services.

Youth and adults will gather for Ash Wednesday services at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lin Donnelly will serve Communion and anointment of Ash Crosses, a reminder of the 40 days of penitence before Easter.

Everyone is welcome to attend this special Lenten service.

Pastor Lin Donnelly’s Sunday March 9 sermon titled “ Gift of forgiveness” based on Romans5:12-19.

Everyone is invited for fellowship, coffee and snacks every Sunday before church at 10:15 a.m.

Revelations chapters 6-8 is the scripture lesson for the Lenten Bible study on Wednesday, March 12 from 2-3 p.m. The study will continue each Wednesday, throughout Lent.

Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share on the 5th Sunday fellowship dinner following church Sunday, March 30.

Youth will meet for worship & fellowship Wed March 12 from 6:30-8:00.

Many dishes are waiting to be retrieved from funeral dinners. Please check to see if yours might be among the collection.

UMW Youth will hold their Annual Spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 6 following church. A dessert auction will held. This is the Youths fundraiser for attending WOW. Everyone is invited to attend.

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ristian Church h C i l le

Pastor Fran Schnarre

Sunday, March 16 is the annual Farmer’s Day at Granville Christian Church and Bring Your Tractor to Church Sunday. Wear your work clothes to worship at 11 a.m. and celebrate rural life and God’s abundance.

We will pray for a safe planting season and for good growing conditions for our crops. We will celebrate with country music and a lunch following the worship The Sunday, March 2, service opened with Patti service. Toy tractors needed for table decorations!

The Granville young adults have begun a study of a Grimmett playing the prelude “O Worship the King”. book about how families have reduced stress, and we Debbie Carey led in singing the hymns “Praise Him! will tie in related scripture and continue it the first, Praise Him! “The Name of Jesus”, and “Fairest Lord Je- third and fifth Sundays . Topics include how to have sus”. Prayer concerns are for Lenice Dunlap, the people a family dinner when you can’t be all together; sharing of the Ukraine, Bryan Carey, Sherry, and Melissa. John your family story with your kids; how to fight and reand Patti provided the special music, “Shine on Great solve fights; children and money; having difficult conSavior”, which tells the transfiguration story. versations; talking to kids about sex; care and feeding Pastor John’s message for the morning was entitled of grandparents, family vacations; how to be a good fan “The Light of the World.” We just finished the Epiphany of your kids’ sports; how to have good family reunions. season and today is Transfiguration Sunday. WednesThe other adult Sunday School class is studying Matday will be Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of thew 18. The kingdom of God has its own set of stanLent. Transfiguration points to the resurrection. Ev- dards and the disciples want to know how to use those erything has come together – the law, the prophets, the standards to be greatest in the kingdom of God. Jesus past, the present and what is to come. As Jesus gathered takes their question seriously but provides another way with Moses, Elijah, Peter, James and John on Mt. Sinai to think about ranking and social status. they were surrounded by the cloud of God. What does We have received our second shipment of Granville this story mean for us today? Moses and Elijah were cookbooks. They sell for $20 with half the proceeds human and much like us. They had times when they going to Relay for Life. Call Dale Ann Magruder to wanted to give up on doing the work of God. Our trans- place your order. More fundraisers are being planned formation comes through living the word of God. God for Relay.

We are still sending care packages to servicemen and didn’t give up on Moses and Elijah and he won’t give up on us. The transfiguration story is the story of us. women in the combat zones. Please contact Brenda We have times when we are on the mountain and times Coffman with names and addresses.

Come spend an hour in worship with the One who when we are in the valley of darkness but God will not makes you, saves you and loves you, on the first, third give up on us.

Communion was served by Pastor John followed by and fifth Sundays, March 16 and 30. Sunday School is the benediction. The service closed with Patti playing held at 10 a.m., every Sunday and communion follows on the postlude, “I Love to Tell the Story.” All are invited the Sundays when we do not have church. and welcome to attend services at South Fork Presbyterian Church each Sunday at 9 am.

Contact Lisa Crider o t And Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in D E NE me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And ? @ 660-327-4192 E S I T he who sees me sees him who sent me. I have come as R or email: appeal@parismo.net ADVE light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.” John 12: 44-46

On another snowy and cold Sunday morning, March 2, the congregation of Holliday Christian Church gathered to share the warmth of God’s love and of church family. Sally Blakemore opened services with the prelude, “Welcome, Sweet Springtime”, (soon to be welcomed, we hope); Reverend David Holmes welcomed all in attendance.

Daylight savings time begins early next Sunday morning - turn your clocks’ ahead one hour - don’t be late for church.

The annual ham and bean dinner will be held at the church at 5:30 p.m., on March 9. Week of Compassion offering envelopes are available at the rear of the sanctuary. The Moberly High School Jazz Band will perform at the Madison Community Center beginning with a meal at 6 p.m., and music at 7 p.m., on March 11. A group from the church will volunteer at the Central Missouri Food Bank on March 22.

Happy birthday was sung to: Hannah Bartels and Kyle Woolery. The opening hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy” was sung and was followed by pastoral prayer and Gloria Patri.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Leona Pence and Paula Griffith.

Sympathy was extended to Diane Curtright upon the death of her mother.

The family of Bruce Britt, the Columbia firefighter who was killed during an emergency response, was remembered in prayer along with all emergency response personnel who put their lives on the line in protecting others. Berna Kotsenburg shared the joy of reuniting with her first grade teacher during a recent trip and having the pleasure of joining her for lunch.

“Teach Me to Pray” was the prayer hymn; moments of meditation followed as the final verse was played. Pastoral prayer and recital of the Lord’s Prayer followed. As elders Sandy Callison and Zelmajo Ragsdale, went forward to serve at the Lord’s Table, the communion hymn, “Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face” was sung. Diaconate were Jane Akers and Berna Kotsenburg. Following sharing of communion and offering collection, the doxology closed the communion service.

“The Privilege of an Intimate Relationship with Jesus” was Reverend Holmes’ message on this morning. Scripture from Matthew 17:1-9 was referenced. God shows us important theological matters, He reveals to us Jesus’ incredible majesty and finally He relates to us the privilege of a close relationship. The hymn of invitation and dedication, “Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling” was sung.

Pastoral prayer and singing of the “Spirit Song” closed morning worship.

Bible Study was opened with Zelmajo Ragsdale reading “God’s Spirit Will Guide Us” from “365 Things Gods Wants Us to Know”. “Where Are Your Glasses?” was read by Diane Wilson. Jim McMorris then opened Bible Study with prayer and led the group in the study of John 4:27-38. The group also discussed personal accounts of how God speaks to us and how God performs miracles in healing.

Services are held each Sunday with worship at 9:30 a.m. and Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship Sunday, March 2 which was Transfiguration Sunday.

The Children’s Little Sermon was, “The Transfiguration Story“ read from a Children‘s Bible by Ann Jones.”.

The scripture, Exodus 4: 1-19 was read by Sammi Painter.

The special was a report on Lay Speaking School attended

by Jimmy Legrand and Leland Kramer.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry’s message was “God Speaking” based on the scripture, Matthew 17: 1-12.

Wednesday, March 5, Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5, Administrative Council Meeting 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 9, Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 9, Fellowship Dinner 11:45 a.m.

Monday, March 10, is Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Monroe County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Since 1892

Dane Kendrick

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

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

Jason C. Fleenor Attorney At Law

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Paris Veterinary Clinic

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Paris • 660-327-5121

926 Hwy. 24-36 E. • Monroe City Bus.: 573-735-4546 Home: 573-735-4314

Monroe County Farmers Mutual Company

Paris Health Clinic

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

Joe T. Beahan, D.O. • Beth Sweeney, FNP, BC

221 N. Main • 660-327-4000

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Main Street Salon Open Monday - Saturday Walk-Ins Welcome

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Thomas Auto Parts KENT & TRACIE THOMAS

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Paris Family Medical Clinic

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Dr. Mary J. Crawford 102 E. Marion St. • Paris 660-327-4911

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230 N. Main • Paris 660-327-4192

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All Conference Honorable Mention Zane Lockhart

Paris Mo Truck & Auto

• Downtown Centralia •

200 E. Madison St., Paris

(573) 682-2714

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MONROE MANOR

200 South Street - Paris 660-327-4125

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Jonesy’s Cafe,LLC

216 N. Main, Paris 660-327-5707

Russ Thomas

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230 N. Main • Paris 660-327-4192

Monroe County Commissioners

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(Top left) Honorable Mention Tyler Bennett (Top right) First Team Blake Brown (Bottom right) Honorable Mention Samantha LeGrand

JIM HANSEN 40th District

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HAYHURST REAL ESTATE 23815 Hwy 24 West • Paris, MO

www.hayhurstrealestate.com 155 M/L acres in Monroe County between Hwy P and Hwy 24 close to Mark Twain Lake. About half the property is tillable and the other half is woods.

Farm Rights are leased for 2014 crop year at $100.00 per tillable acre. Buyer must continue NRCS Contract on waterways. Asking $3,550 an acre.

Commercial building in Paris, MO just off Main Street. Building has been turned into a Apartment. Apartment offers living room, kitchen, bathroom, and 2 possibly 3 bedrooms. Being sold as-is condition.

625 Bryan Ave., Paris, MO - Brick front home, 4 beds 2.5 bathrooms with attached 2 car garage. Home features nice size living room, Updated kitchen in 2011 with stainless steel appliances, cabinets and granite tile countertops. 2 bathrooms have been updated with new tile, fixtures, and sink vanities with granite countertops. Half bath was put in with a deep sink in the laundry room. This home sits on about an acre and also comes with a 30x50 shop with concrete floors. Half of the shop has been finished into a recreation room and the other half is being used as a two car garage. Price reduced $142,500.

3 M/L open acres for a great building site to place your own home. Water and Electric are at the gravel road. Located on your 3rd gravel road to the right, off Hwy D from Hwy 15. Asking 9,900. In Monroe County.

Sale Pending - 402 Rock Road, Paris - Home offers 3 beds and 1.5 baths on full partially finished basement. 1,116 sqft on main floor offers all 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Wood burning fireplace in the living room. Half bath off the master bedroom. The lower level is 1058 sqft with it being partially finished, family room, laundry & game room. pool table will stay. Outside you will see an amazing back yard from the huge deck with patio, fire pit & hot tub (also included) to the oversized 24x30.5 detached garage with openers & work bench. A 16x16 building with loft, another 20x12 utility shed, dog pen & landscaping galore!

Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

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

Aluminum Cans (In 13 Gal. Bags or Larger) 50¢ Per lb.

100# = 55¢ Per lb.

250# = 60¢ Per lb.

(Prices Subject to Change) ALSO BUYING Copper • Brass Aluminum • Scrap Iron Stainless Steel • Auto Batteries

Fusselman’s Salvage Co. Hwy. 24 West • Moberly

660-263-6811• 800-337-6811

www.fusselmetals.com

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Waitress/ Bartender on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Miller’s Bar & Grill, 220 N. Main, Paris, (660) 327-4305............10-1t

DIRECTOR OF NURSING Our team is looking for a knowledgeable professional to be a hands-on nursing leader who really knows the industry. Caring for residents must come first to you and be natural. If you have the ability to lead, can develop and implement policies, can set and execute the clinical direction for each of our residents, and manage staff, resident, & family concerns with poise then you should apply to be our next DON. St. Vincent’s is 90 beds and is family owned for 23 yrs. Minimum RN status & 5 yrs. LTC supervisory/ mgmt. exp. required. Previous DON exp. highly preferred. Generous compensation package for the right candidate.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Part-time secretarial position for local business.

Computer and transcription skills essential.

REPLY TO: P.O. Box 9 Paris, MO 65275

INSURANCE

Apply online or by mail at:

www.stvincentshome.com or WDM Management for St. Vincent’s Home 1900 Harrison, Quincy, IL 62301 or email chris@wdmquincy.com

POSTED

The land owned or rented by the following are posted against trespassing for the 2012-13 hunting season. The charge is $1.00 per line each week for the season and is to be PAID IN ADVANCE.

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

Losing you health care coverage?

Confused about your health care options?

I CAN HELP!

Call Barb Forrest at Forrest and Associates, 660-327-1103 225 N. Main, Paris, Mo.

SERVICE

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We ship worldwide, offer larger sizes and sell wholesale!

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REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

FOR SALE: Great location in Lake Village, Paris Mo. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage and carport, recently updated manufactured home. Wheeler Auctions and Real Estate.

Donnetta Wheeler 660-6764322, Ed Vitt (Broker) 573473-2295..........................7-tfn

APARTMENT FOR RENT: R&R Apartments, 1006 E. Martin, Perry. 1 2- bedroom, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, snow removal. Call Frank or Shelly (573) 565-3392........................tfn

FOR SALE

NOW CARRYING BIRDSEED: CO-OP Agri-Service, Hwy. 24 W., Paris. .........................................47-tfn GLOVES!!! Stop by and see our new selection of gloves.

Monroe County CO-OP ..........................................46-tfn FOR SALE: Large bales of hay. Call 660-327-4617, 660-327-4787 or 573-7212687...................................7-tfn

SERVICES CHICK DAYS: Will be on Monday, April 14, Cackle Hatchery. Order by March 17 for April 15 or 16 delivery.

660-327-4195....................7-5t

DRY DOCK OPEN Hours: Thursday - Saturday 4:30 - 9 p.m.

MEETING MEETING: Mark Twain Country Club Men’s Golf League Organization Meeting on Thursday, March 6 at Mark Twain Country Club 19th Hole at 6:30 p.m................9-2t

AUCTION

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PUBLICATION

The State of Missouri to: Shauna Lee Wheaton (fka Duncan) You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is a Motion to Modify Judgement and Decree of Dissolution.

The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for the Respondent/Movant is Gillis C. Leonard, 218 North Clark, Front, Moberly, Missouri 65270.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against this action within forty five (45) days after 13th day of February, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Clerk of Monroe County this 7th day of February, 2014 (seal) Circuit Clerk of Monroe County (signed) Heather D. Wheeler (signed) Pennie Miller, Deputy Circuit Clerk Published on: February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ESTATE NO. 131MNPR00037 MARY VERNON BROWN, Deceased

NOTICE OF FILING

The family of Priscilla Havens would like to express our deep appreciation to family and friends for the kindness shown to us during this difficult time.

We were overwhelmed by all the sent cards, flowers, phone calls and donations in memory of our mother.

A special thanks to Agnew Funeral Home and Paris First Baptist Church.

COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON Auctioneer, Realtor, Appraiser Hwy. 24, Madison, MO

GOD BLESS YOU!

Brent, Cory, and Jeff Havens, Amy Diamond

660-291-5921 • 800-404-3400

SPRING MACHINERY AUCTION, Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m., 3 Mi. North of Madison, Mo. on Route K. Call now to sell your items: Tractors, all machinery, cars, trucks, campers, boats, tools, etc. Col. James L. Johnston, 573-473-4904 or 800-4043400....................................8-7t

The family of Jimmie Hultz would like to thank everyone who called, stopped by, brought food and flowers and attended the service. Thanks to Jim Reinhard and Monroe County Cancer Supporters for their services they provided.

LOOKING TO RENT OR RENT TO OWN: Three or four bedroom house in Paris.

Contact Heidi at (573) 8235158.....................................7-4t

Thank you to all the people who called, visited, sent cards and flowers, provided food, and donated to the memorial fund. Special thanks to Pastor David Holmes who was here for our family during the week, the Christian Church ladies for the great meal, the fire fighters’ salute during the funeral procession, and to the first responders for their extreme kindness. We’re sorry if we missed someone with a personal thank you, as a couple of the items were not connected with cards at the time we wrote our thank you notes.

The Hultz Family

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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, AT PARIS, MISSOURI SHAUNA LEE WHEATON (FKA Duncan) Petitioner, v. MICHAEL DENNIS DUNCAN, Respondent/ Movant Case No.: CV603-119DR

THANK YOU

The family of Zachary Dawson

HELP WANTED NOW HIRING

OF STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

In Independent Administration (Section 473.840, RSMo., 1996) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY VERNON BROWN, Deceased: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Independent Personal Representative will file a Statement of Account and Schedule of Proposed Distribution in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, Probate Division on March 21, 2014, or as continued by the Court; that if no objections are filed in the Court within twenty (20) days after the filing of the Statement of Account, the Independent Personal Representative will distribute in accordance with the Schedule of Proposed ,Distribution in the Statement of Account.

You are further notified that: The Independent Personal Representative will petition the Court for an order of Complete Settlement which will be heard on April 15, 2014, being more than twenty (20) days after filing of the Statement of Account, or as continued by the Court, and such Order of Complete Settlement will discharge the Independent Personal Representative from further claim or demand of any interested party.

ELTON W. FAY Independent Personal Representative 11 N., 5th Street Columbia, Mo. 65201 Published on: February 19, 27, and March 5, and 12, 2014

HELP WANTED DCS/Early Head Start Home Visitor Job#121613 Do you enjoy working with children? Are you a people person?

This is the opportunity for you. As the Early Head Start Home Visitor you will visit with families in their homes & providing fun, structured activities to help infants/toddlers reach milestones.

Assoc. Degree in Early Childhood, or a related field req.

BENEFITS Include: - 40 hrs/wk, full year employment - Health/ Dental/ Vision/401K -Vac/sick/holiday pay Mail resumes & transcripts to HR Dept.; DCS/HS; 711 Grand Ave.; Hannibal, MO. 63401 or email brenda@douglassonline. org. Must reference Job #121613 & apps. must be received by March 12, 2014. Voluntary self-ID sheets & apps. available at www.douglassonline.org.

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We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including profit-sharing and an opportunity to work in a value-driven environment where you can make a difference. Applications can be picked up at the following address: SPARTAN LIGHT METAL PRODUCTS 2510 Lakeview Road,Mexico, MO 65265 Or e-mail: Kancell@spartanlmp.com Reference in subject line: CDL We are a Drug-Free Equal Opportunity Employer

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There are two approaches you can take when decorating your home When it comes to decorating your house, there are generally two approaches that you can adopt. The first approach involves consistency. That means you want the whole house to look consistent throughout. For example, if you are going for a more traditional look, then it’s traditional designs and furniture all over.

The problem with this approach is that you will have to get the agreement of whoever is staying with you. Your children will never be able to accept antique looking styles. However, if everyone is agreeable, this approach can work very well. You don’t have to come up with a new design for every single room. Sometimes, there is just not enough time and resources.

But if things don’t go well, you will have to adopt a completely different approach. The alternative is to head the opposite direction. You work on a design for each and every room. The daugh-

ter will have one design, the son another design, the kitchen with its own design, and so on and so forth. The key advantage is that everyone will have their personal preferences satisfied. It is a win-win situation for everyone.

As the homeowner, there are 2 rooms that your children will probably have no interest in - the living room and the kitchen.

Compared to the bedrooms, the living room is much harder to redesign and redecorate. There is more space, and certainly more furniture and other items. Be sure to allocate more time to the living room. Start by pondering over what you should buy for the center pieces.

These are items that will fill up much of the living room space. For instance, the sofa set or the television set. Once you have the bigger sets filling in most of the space, it’s easier to find compatible items to go decorate the room.

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The kitchen is another room that require more of your time and attention.

You or your spouse will be using the kitchen appliances to prepare meals for the family. So make sure that it is well equipped with what you need. The look you choose depends on your personal prefer-

ence. But more importantly, try to think of the amount of space that you have in the kitchen. Once the main furnishing is up, there should still be lots of room to move around as you work. Your kitchen can look simple and modern, or luxurious and elegant. Obviously, luxu-

rious designs are likely to cost a lot more. Be mentally prepared to dig deeper into your pockets for more luxurious designs.

Finally, remind yourself that redesign and redecoration is not a piece of cake. You may need to put in more energy that

you initially expected.

If there is too much to handle, just come up with a plan to work on the different rooms one at a time. This allows you to keep your focus on each room as you work.

You will get better results when you do so.

What is the Most Important Kitchen Planning Item?

Such an exciting time this is! Good for You! In the rush of excitement over replacing a kitchen it is easy to loose sight of the most important factor in knowing you will be satisfied with your new kitchen when the work is complete. What is this most important kitchen planning item you need to know you ask? Hold on keep reading, we will get to your answer soon.

Concentrate on the Best Style of Counter for Your Kitchen With kitchen remodeling there are many factors that you need to understand such as the style of counter for your new kitchen. Popular coun-

ter styles include granite, marble, laminate, and other solid surface counter styles such as silestone quartz, caesarstone, and tile countertops. Adding a separate bar counter is also popular in many modern, contemporary kitchens today.

Decipher the Best Style of Kitchen Cabinets O.k. - I Need To Identify What Kitchen Counter Style is Best for Me. But - What is the most important kitchen remodeling planing item - You are asking again? Leave me be - and you shall see that most important item soon.

Identify your Kitchen Cabinet Style. Modern cabinets styles include the popular white cabinet styles, but we must not

forget about the traditional oak, cherry, maple, birch, and walnut cabinets. Walnut is usually a premium dollar about for top of the line new kitchens, and the beauty of cherry cabinets is hard to beat with a well deserved premium dollar amount to go with it. Traditional oak cabinets have a beautiful wood grain and the oak kitchen cabinets never seem to go out of style.

Discover your Kitchen Cabinet Door Style and Hardware When choosing your kitchen cabinets, you need to discover the door style that is best for your

needs. With the doors and drawer fronts - Remember your selection of cabinet hardware (Handles, knobs, and drawer guides with specialty items such as pull outs and roll outs).

Attain your Kitchen Flooring Style Selection Choosing your kitchen Continued to page 11

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Growing your garden plants from a seed If you’re one of the many Americans who will be cultivating a vegetable garden this year, one of the first decisions you’ll have to make is whether to grow your plants from seed or purchase transplants from a nursery. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons to both methods, and we’ll provide a basic how to guide for starting your own plants from seed.

There are two primary deciding factors in whether to start plants from seed.

The first is time. Starting seeds certainly requires a larger investment in time and effort than purchasing transplants. However, the knowledge that you have grown the plants yourself from their very inception is also quite rewarding. The other primary consideration is cost. Seeds are far more economical to purchase than young plants. A packet of 50 or more seeds might cost you a few dollars.

Transplants, on the other hand, will cost you that same amount per plant. In short, if you have the time and the inclination, growing your own plants from seed is a very rewarding and economical way to start a vegetable garden.

Most gardening experts will agree that the best method of starting seeds is in a greenhouse. Greenhouses provide optimal conditions for germination and growing: long warm days and ample sunlight during times of year when it is still to cold to even consider planting outside.

Many hobby greenhouses also feature auto venting systems that help regulate the inside temperature.

If you’re not ready to invest in a large outdoor greenhouse, consider a smaller portable unit that can sit on a deck or patio.

There are also small indoor greenhouses available that occupy no more space than a shelf or tabletop, and these are ideal for the urban gardener who is limited on space.

It is possible, though sometimes more challenging, to start seeds indoors without the aid of a green-

house. A large sunny window facing south is ideal. If you don’t have such a location, consider purchasing fluorescent light fixtures with full spectrum grow lights. These can be suspended a few inches over young plants and set on timers to provide the necessary 14 hours of light per day. Ideally, the daytime temperature should be approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit and the nighttime temperature around 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. If plants are in warmer temperatures all day and night, they will grow tall and soft, rather than the stock, robust transplants that are hardier for setting outdoors.

Seedlings also need plenty of moisture for germination and early growth.

Planting in a mixture that contains plenty of peat moss will aid in moisture retention. In the early stages, before seeds have germinated, fill a spray bottle with water and use this to keep the soil moist. This will prevent overwatering, which can cause seeds to dislodge and wash away.

The last important step in growing your own plants from seed is hardening off before transplanting outdoors. Hardening off refers to the process of preparing plants for the rigors of growing outdoors. Some gardeners harden off their seedlings by placing them outdoors on a deck or patio during favorable weather conditions for a week or so before transplanting is to occur. Other methods of hardening off include lowering the temperature where the plants are located, watering only when plants show signs of wilting, and placing a fan nearby to blow a gentle breeze on the seedlings.

By following these tips, along with a good dose of patience, any gardener can successfully start their own vegetable plants from seed.

The process may be time consuming, but it is also very satisfying, and you’ll be rewarded with dozens of young plants at a fraction of the cost of purchasing them from a nursery or garden center.

A typical basement is just unused potential for making profits upon the resale of your home. Anytime you can add square footage to your home where you do not have to build up or out, is an added plus. Basements are typically large living spaces that if utilized correctly can add a great value to one’s home.

Typically basements are dark, dirty, and are filled with boxes and boxes of items that are hardly used. Most basements are as large as the first floor of the home, so utilize that space correctly and divide it into three areas when possible: 1. Entertainment area, 2. Utility area, and 3.

Storage Space.

A few examples of what Basements are currently being used for are entertainment areas, home theaters, wine cellars, home gyms, home offices, and/or children’s play areas. These are just a few examples of what that dark, cold basement could be turned into. Be smart with your investment here. You will get the most out of your basement remodel if you keep

it fairly neutral to appeal to the mainstream. Not everyone wants the state of the art home theatre or the 15,000 bottle wine cellar. You can add your own unique touch with accessories such as fixtures, paint, and/or other things that can easily be changed.

Keep in mind that if you ever plan on a resale of your home, to maximize profits, you must appeal to the masses.

Majority of people like to have an extra seating area in the basement with room for entertaining guest. Also, an extra bath in the basement is a plus and will help your resale value. Don’t forget about that old storage space discussed earlier. Condense all of those old worn out boxes into just a few boxes and have your Home Improvement Contractor build a special section for storage which is also a great way to stay organized. Chances are that there will be plenty of room for all of those items.

Budget your basement remodel correctly and this can mean big profits in the future.

flooring is very important. Laminate flooring is a popular choice, still consider examining a hardwood floor as the long term durability is hard to beat. A vinyl floor may serve well for you with light traffic patterns, and tile floors are also popular with heated tile options increasing this popularity although tile seems to stay traditionally more for bath areas with the kitchen cook having the idea that a falling can of soup

could crack the tile floor.

Implement Planning Before Starting Your Remodeling Each step of your kitchen planning needs careful analysis for you to know what you desire before the remodeling starts.

Consider long term and forget including a style of cabinets just because it is the popular style. Know you love the style of cabinets, counters, and flooring you choose with the right dollar amount for

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Simple things you can do to make your home more appealing Not everyone can afford the cost of a renovation or a new home, but you can never go wrong when you cosmetically upgrade the interior and exterior of your home. Investing in the upkeep of your residence not only improves its appearance, but the overall appearance of your neighborhood. It can be cost efficient, simple and quick to do.

On the exterior of your home, power washing the siding or brick can dramatically improve the appearance. Painting the fence, planting some colorful flowers and mulching the trees in your yard can add curbside appeal.

The first thing most people focus on when approaching your home is your front door. Painting or staining your door is a simple low cost improvement that can highlight your entrance without the costly expense of replacement. Shutters are also a low cost item, pre-painted, easy to install and can change the appearance and style of a plain looking facade and enhance its charm. If your entrance walkway is in disrepair you can install brick pavers for a warm but elegant, country look. There are many styles, colors and shapes.

The interior of your home may need a new coat of paint. You may want to consider some of the new color schemes available at your local paint or home improvement store. New carpet in the bedrooms or new rugs over a freshly scraped and polyurethaned hardwood floors in your living room and dining room can be a refreshing change.

Upgrade the interior trim and add ornamen-

tal crossheads above the doorways. If you desire more light, have a larger window installed where you feel the interior can be enhanced by exterior views. Maybe it’s time for new kitchen appliances or modern bathroom fix-

tures. From new garage doors to installing a new lighting fixture, there are many things you can do to make your home more appealing without spending thousands of dollars.

Take a walk around your home and imagine

what it would look like if you made a few minor changes. Just make yourself a list in the order you feel a repair or change is needed. These projects can be a lot of fun for you and your family and time together, well spent.

Grey, the color that connotes intellect - is one hue homeowners will be incorporating into their interiors next year.

So says Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute, a leading source of information on interior color and design.

In her annual color forecast for 2014, Zimmer is supporting grey in a big way: “It’s the hot new neutral, a sleek and sophisticated color option that adds refinement to almost any room.

“Walls that are painted grey are great backdrops for almost any style of décor, and grey is such a dignified color that it can elevate the appearance of even the most modest furnishings, “ she says.

Beyond wall color, grey will embellish interiors in other ways next year -- in the form of grey wash on wood furniture, for example, and in fabric used for everything from seating to floor coverings. “We will even see grey’s flashier cousin, silver, used as an important accent color,” says Zimmer.

But grey won’t be the only neutral to be popular in 2014. According to Zimmer, those seeking a change from more saturated color will be happy to learn that white and off-white are back in vogue. Manufacturers of

interior paint will offer extensive palettes of everso-subtle tints comprised of 30, 40, and even 50 ‘whites’ containing just a hint of color.

White is staging a strong comeback for a number of reasons, says Zimmer: “As with grey, the ease of coordinating furnishings with a neutral hue like white is appealing to almost everyone,” she says. “However, some will gravitate to white for more personal reasons having to do with a change of address: those who are downsizing will favor white or very lightcolored walls to make their new, smaller interiors look more spacious; and for those who may soon put up a ‘For Sale’ sign, white is the wise paint color to apply before listing a home.”

Design professionals and do-it-yourselfers in the mood for more colorful options will also have good choices next year.

Blues and greens - in more

tints and shades than ever before -- will again be crowd-pleasers, as they have been for a while.

“Another hot color in 2014 will be mustard yellow,” says Zimmer. “Its influence is growing in both fashion and home furnishing fabrics. We also expect to see more use of the color on walls -- if not for entire rooms, then at least on accent walls.”

If you’re thinking about changing a color scheme in your home interior, Zimmer’s insights into the tints and shades expected to be next year’s “hot” choices can provide some valuable direction.

But the color expert has one final piece of advice: “In the end, color choice is a very personal decision, so whether you are thinking about doing some painting, or changing your décor, or both, stick with colors that you love. When it comes to your home, your opinion is the one that matters most.”

Grey - the new white

Contractor Q & A’s

There is can be no other place like your sweet home- whether it is small or big. And regardless of size, people always want their homes to appear wonderful. Therefore, get on the stick with taking up home improvement projects. No slackers allowed.

Whether your improvements include simply adding a new addition or new things to your home or renovating it, you can change roofing, flooring, siding, repairing windows, painting, improve the backyard and much more. However, note that the success level of your home improvement project will depend on the person at the head of the project, your home improvement contractor.

Home improvement contractors are in charge of scheduling, coordinating, planning and activating plans to provide the results you want in a timely and efficient manner. You can find good home improvement contractors via online sites or home improvement centers. And selecting good and affordable home improvement contractors is essential.

Some homeowners choose to handle project themselves, however choosing to hire a contractor can be a wise thing to do since they have expertise on how to handle these projects properly.

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Lighting Helps Brighten Your Home How To Brighten Each Room

Lighting is a vital part of any interior design scheme. The type and style of lighting you choose is of course down to personal taste, however lighting needs to be given careful consideration in order to create warmth and sufficient light for the purpose of each room.

Kitchens Bright lighting is required in a kitchen. In the past fluorescent lighting was the order of the day! However this stark lighting choice is being replaced with spot lighting and under cupboard lights to illuminate work surfaces.

Dining rooms Most houses still have a central ceiling light with a lamp shade which coordinates with the room albeit a neural style, flamboyant chandelier or in a colour which teams with the window dressings.

Table lamps are also used in dining rooms to create soft and inviting lighting effects which provide a sense of warmth and an ambient atmosphere.

Lounges This is the room where lighting comes into its own! Many people choose to ignore a central light and opt for a number of lamps used in conjunction with floor lamps to create atmospheres conducive to relaxation.

The number of lamps used will of course be dependant on the size of

the room and whilst one or two lamps are ideal in most average sized lounges, wonderful lighting effects can easily be achieved by having a scattering of small tables lamps nestling on shelving, in alcoves or an coffee tables.

Bedrooms The need for an overhead style ceiling lamp is typically required in bedrooms for dressing purposes, however bedside lamps are nearly always included as well. A pair of matching bedside lamps is most people’s choice, along with shades which coordinate and compliment the bedding and window treatments. Soft and gentle lighting effects are a great way to de-stress and unwind and of course

bedside lamps make the whole operation of turning the lights off far easier once you are in bed!

Children’s bedrooms can look stunning with ceiling light shades which have specific themes such as hot air balloons with cuddly toys suspended in baskets and other quasar touches.

Entrances These are generally well lit with ceiling lights but can have the additional of a lamp to create a warm and inviting entrance to your home.

Bathrooms Bathrooms also need to be brightly lit for the majority of the time. The use of spot lighting which are often fitted flush to the ceiling provides sufficient light in small and medium

bathrooms. For soaking in the bath candles, particularly those which omit an aroma are frequently used.

Many of the latest showers have built in lighting which changes or pulses colors to help you relax.

The bathroom and kitchen are usually the only two rooms which do not include additional lighting in the form of lamps.

There are wide ranges of all types of lighting available to suit your home and its interior design style. Large table lamps, either vintage or modern, are a great way to add personal touches and help transform you house into a home.

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Contractors... continued from page 12 1) There are numerous jobs like landscaping, tile setting, swimming pool construction and more covered under the blanket of home improvement.

However, for each job, there are different kinds of home improvement contractors that you can hire. So do your homework.

2) Home improvement contractors first need to understand the requirements of your house. Then they should try to know the factors involving the home improvement like why home owners need to improve house or garden. Then according to your budget, they should prepare the quotation and only after the approval, can they start working on your home improvement project.

3) When hiring home improvement contractors, one must shortlist a few contractors before hiring the best of them. Consider those home improvement contractors who have been recommended by friends, colleagues or anyone you know well.

Hiring a contractor who has been recommended online is also a great option. Check out all references before hiring home improvement contractors.

Hiring a contractor who has done similar jobs before is the best option.

4) Professional home improvement contractors should have everything written in their contracts before they begin. And

both parties must sign this contract. So read the contract carefully and note that you must get answers for all the questions you have before you sign the contract.

5) Good home improvement contractors generally give out all the information about their suppliers and subcontractors. These are their support systems so homeowners can check with these supplier and subcontractors.

6) Homeowners should get estimates from at least three home improvement contractors. Good home improvement contractors will give homeowners plans and specification in writing.

7) A flat fee for home improvement project is often more cost effective than wasting time and materials. Home improvement contractors should list all details about materials, paint colors by brand, appliance make and model and warranties.

A good home improvement contractor should be able to follow up with your project from start to finish and deliver results in given time period. Home improvement centers, online sites and neighbors are all good places to start your search for home improvement contractors. Homeowners can also refer to yellow pages and other forms of advertisements.

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AREA VITALS MARY JEAN RICE KINSMAN 1929-2014

Mary Jean Rice Kinsman, 84 of Hannibal, passed away Feb. 17, 2014 at a Columbia Hospital.

She was born on March 7, 1929 to Ernest and Frances Shale Rice of Paris. She married Ted Kinsman on Nov. 15, 1953 in Paris and he preceded her in death on March 31, 1988. She is survived by her loving brother, George Rice of Paris and many nieces and nephews.

Mary Jean graduated from Paris High School in 1946 and attended Lindenwood University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She taught school for many years in the Louisiana, Paris and Hannibal school systems, and was very active in several teachers’ organizations. She was a member of Park Methodist Church of Hannibal and served on many committees there. She was a member of Chapter BRPEO and an honor roll member of GFWC in Hannibal.

Mary Jean will be greatly missed by her family, church family, bridge club and many civic organizations.

Memorials may be made to the Park Methodist Church of Hannibal or a charity of your choice.

Private burial services were held at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Paris.

KENNETH BERNARD BUCKMAN

1924-2014

Kenneth Buckman, age 89, of Monroe City, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal.

He was born on March 4, 1924, in Lakenan, the son of Paul Saunders and Beryl Lanham Buckman. On January 15, 1966, he was united in marriage to Edith Rails at Macon. She survives.

Kenneth is also survived by seven children, Robert Buckman of Shelbina; Brenda Williams and husband, Doug of Ottumwa, Iowa; Marilyn McElroy and husband, Dennis of Stover; Marlene Thrasher of Shelbina; Debra Churchill of Monroe City; Cheryl Fible and husband, David of New Florence; and Von Davis of Shelbina; eighteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and one brother, Louis Cass (L.C.) Buckman and wife, Gloria of Austin, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Rory Davis.

Kenneth was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shelbina, and graduated from Shelbina High School in 1942. He was the owner and operator of a television repair business. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He loved the time they spent visiting in Colorado over the last fifty years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Shelbina, with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Shelbina. Visitation will be held at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, on Thursday, March 6, from 5-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the VFW. Online condolences may be made to: greeningeaganhayes.com

POLLARD BRENGLE

1926-2014

Pollard Brengle, age 87, of Shelbina, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his residence in Shelbina.

He was born on Nov. 6, 1926, in Granville, the son of Weldon and Berniece White Brengle. On June 4, 1955, he was united in marriage to Patricia Hinch, at Mexico.

She survives.

Pollard is also survived by one daughter, Paula Ann Lee of Columbia; three granddaughters, Bryana Lee of Kansas City, Maura Lee of Prescott, Ariz. and Stephanie Aronson of St. Louis, and two great-grandchildren, Chloe Shy and Riley Fitzpatrick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents and one daughter, Pamela Harrison.

Pollard was a member of the Shelbina Baptist Church and the Kum Dubl Class. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a grain and livestock farmer until he retired in 1989. He was awarded the Outstanding Farmer of the Year for 1985 and served on the Monroe County Water District board for six years.

Pollard and Pat moved to Shelbina after his retirement.

He enjoyed NASCAR, going out to eat and spending time with his friends. Most of his time was spent with his family and taking walks with his house dog Ike. Pollard thoroughly enjoyed his life.

Funeral services were held at the Greening-EaganHayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, burial was in the Shelbina Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, at the funeral home in Shelbina.

Memorials may be made to the Shelbina First Baptist Church Kum Dubl Class. Online condolences may be made to: greeningeaganhayes.com

Taylor Curtis and Ryan Colley to wed

Taylor Curtis and Ryan Colley,

Taylor Curtis and Ryan Colley, along with their families would like announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Taylor is the daughter of Christina Curtis of Kahoka, and Steven Curtis of Paris. Ryan Colley is the son of Chad and Beth Colley of Mexico.

Taylor is a 2006 Paris High School graduate.

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Patti Grimmett music students to perform March 16

The piano and guitar students of Patti Grimmett will present a recital Sunday, March 16, at 4 p.m., at the Paris Presbyterian Church. Those students who participated in the Missouri Federated Music Clubs District II Festival, Saturday March 1 in Columbia will perform festival selections.

Senior Catie Nobis will be featured, performing seven compositions from her repertoire. All are welcome.

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Ryan is a 2004 Mexico High School graduate. In 2008 he graduated Southeast Lineman Training Center in Georgia and is now employed as a Foreman for Norfolk Southern Railroad.

The couple is planning a May 31, 2014 wedding at First Presbyterian Church with a reception at Steinman Banquet Hall to follow. Taylor and Ryan along with Tyson will reside in Mexico.

Owen Douglas Crum Raygen Crum, daughter of Richard and Hilary Crum, is proud to announce the birth of her baby brother Owen Douglas born on Monday, Ja. 13, 2014 at Women & Children’s Hospital, in Columbia, weighing 8 lbs. 8.9 oz. and 21” long.

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