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The APPEAL, the oldest continuous newspaper in MONROE COUNTY, since 1867
Fall-In-To Paris, Saturday, Sept. 29, sponsored by the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce
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Homecoming Parade, Friday, Oct. 5. Call David Freitag, 660-327-4111. Fall-In-To-Paris Parade, Saturday, Sept. 29. To be in the parade contact 660-327-4192.
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2012 Fall-In-To Paris This Weekend
Fall-In-To-Paris, the annual fall festival, sponsored by the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and numerous area merchants and organizations will take part this weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 a.m. and throughout the day, around the streets of the Monroe County Courthouse. The full day of activities will include the chamber sponsored chili contest, an Extreme 5K run, a talent contest, the annual parade, the annual award of the “Business of the Year”, Little Miss and Mr. Farmer., Lions Club Duck Race, Food vendors, craft vendors and more. The day begins at 6:30 a.m. with the Democrat Central Committee Country Ham Breakfast, at the Senior Citizen’s Center and ends with the Extreme 5K at 3 p.m., and there is also a softball tournament at 4 p.m. The chamber will sponsor this year’s chili contest, which will be located on the north side (Senior Center side) of the courthouse. Fall-in-To-Paris participants will judge the chili contest. The contest will be selling ‘judging kits’ for $2. These kits include a bowl, a spoon, a napkin and a ticket. After sampling all the fine chilies the ‘judge’ will write the number of their favorite chili on the ticket and place it in the judging box. The chili with the most votes will be declared the ‘2012 Best Chili Winner’ and receive $150 and a plaque. Cash prizes and plaques will also be handed out to the second and third place winners.” “Is your chili the best there is?” asked Chamber President David Eales. “Come find out for sure at the 2012 Fall-In-To Paris chili contest.” The contest begins with set-up at 11:45
2012 Fall-In-To Paris promises fun, food, fellowship...
The 2012 Fall-In-To Paris will feature something for everyone - there is a chili cook off, an Extreme 5K, a talent contest, music entertainment, young farmers competition and more. At the 2011 Fall-In-To Paris, the 2011 Miss Paris Kayla Popkes, left, enjoys the chili contest chili and 4-H parade participant Makayla Hayes, right, enjoyed the day and the scheduled activities. 2012 promises to have even more activities, food and craft vendors. Attend the 2012 Fall-In-To Paris on Saturday, Sept. 29 around the square in Paris. APPEAL PHOTOS a.m., and chili will be judged until 1:30 p.m., with the winners announced immediately after the closing of the event. Chili will not be cooked on site but will be made prior and brought to the contest. The talent contest will take place between 10-11 a.m., and 12:30-2 p.m. For the talent contest, any talent, any age is welcome to participate. If music is needed,
County Clerk notes voter registration deadline Oct. 10 According to Monroe County Clerk Sandra Francis, Voter Registration deadline for the Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 Election, will be Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. Those people wanting to register may do so by filling out the Missouri Voter Registration Application in the County Clerks Office, at any Department of Motor Vehicles Office or any state agency providing a service to the public or by visiting the Secretary of State Web sitewww.sos.mo.gov print out the application and mail to county clerk’s office.
Clerk Francis encourages everyone who moves within the county or changes their name to notify the County Clerks Office, so that the voter rolls will be correct for the November General Election. Seventeen-year-olds who will be 18 years old by Election Day, Nov. 6, are eligible to register now.
Also according to Monroe County Clerk Francis, Monroe County Absentee Ballots are now available for voting.
please bring a CD. Sound will be provided. Acoustic instruments only. If you dance, sing, or play an instrument you can win! No entry fee. To register contact Glenn
Turner at 573-473-5653. Prizes: 1st Place - $150; 2nd Place - $100: 3rd Place - $50; and 4th Place $25. New this year is the Fall-In-To- Paris Ex-
treme 5K. What makes it extreme? This is not only a 3.1 mile race (5K) it also contains anywhere from 10-15 obstacles that
The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) will take applications for winter utility assistance from qualifying senior citizens and disabled people starting Oct. 1, 2012. Applications for all other eligible participants will begin Nov. 1, 2012. NECAC is a 12-county area not-for-profit social service, community health and public housing Community Action Agency. NECAC contracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other not-for-profit organizations to operate and administer self-sufficiency service programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disadvantaged population. The agency’s Central Admin-
istration Offices are located in Bowling Green, with NECAC Service Centers operated in each county. Eligibility for energy assistance is based upon income, the number of people per household and the type of heating source. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is distributed through the Missouri Department of Social Services to non-profit groups such as NECAC. The program assists with paying part of the energy bills of income-qualifying people. Applications will be accepted by mail and in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at NECAC Service Centers in each county. “We know that there’s a lot of need out there, especially at this time of the year,” said Linda Fritz, NECAC emergency services supervisor. “We urge people to take
advantage of the assistance offered by this program,” People who receive a utility shut-off notice also may qualify for assistance through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP). Each energy assistance qualifying household can get up to $800 to help with paying overdue energy bills through ECIP. For more information, call or visit one of the following NECAC County Service Centers: Monroe County: 314 N. Washington in Paris -- 660-327-4110. Ralls County: 411 Main in New London -- 573-985-2411. This program is funded 100 percent with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division.
President Libby Williams called the regular board meeting of the Paris r-II Board of Education, held on Wednesday, Sept. 19, to order at 6 p.m. Seven members answered roll call. President Williams welcomed guests. The board members approved the consent agenda consisting of: Financial Statement and bills presented for payment; Transfer of Funds (Bond Issue to Fund 4: $254,337.97); Attendance Report; Transportation Report; Substitute teacher. The board members unanimously approved the minutes of the Aug. 15, Tax Rate Hearing and Aug. 15, Regular Board Meeting. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Corporal Sue Walker presented a Bullying Program to the board members. Homeless Coordinator: The board members appointed Secondary Principal John Wiggans as the Homeless Coordinator for the 2012-13 school year. Surplus: The board members approved
advertising dishwashers for surplus property. Water Meter: The board members also unanimously approved the installation of a water meter as soon as possible at the football field to abate sewer charges. Oil Bids: Bids will be accepted for 250 gallons of oil. Program Evaluations The A+ program evaluation was presented to the board members by Lisa Youse, who gave the members a comprehensive overview of the program. The Curriculum Revision was presented to the board members by Principal Wiggans. The Testing and Student Achievement Continued to page 13
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NECAC to take applications for winter energy assistance beginning Oct. 1
Board of Education adds Garrett Thomas to staff
Paris family needs community assistance after devastating fire...
Local family Clint and Lesli Fox and their three children lost almost everything in an early evening fire of unknown origin. Fifteen members of the Paris Rural Fire Department responded to the fire with mutual aid from Madison according to Paris Fire Chief Steve Jones. Donations are being accepted by Ali Rentschler (660-676-5441) for the family including clothes, toys, and other items for an 11 year old boy, a 9 year old boy and a six year old girl. An account has been set up at the Paris National Bank for anyone wishing to give donations to the family. APPEAL PHOTO
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