Monroe County Appeal, Nov. 29, 2012 • Week 48

The Chamber sponsored Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Carolling Around the Christmas Tree.”

Contact David Eales or Chelsea Luntsford 660-327-4192 to sign up for the parade.

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Christmas Is Caring

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Anyone wishing to participate in Christmas Is Caring can sign-up at NECAC, in Paris.

Deadline for sign-ups is Thursday, Dec. 6. For more information contact John Gilmore at 573-565-2233.

UMB Bank is a drop off point.

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Bullying program hosted by Paris R-II Bullying is a big topic in the news, on television and in all sources of media. What is bullying? According to Webster’s Dictionary a bully is - a blustering browbeating person; especially: one habitually cruel to others who are weaker.

Monroe County Sheriff Department Deputy Sergeant Sue Walker is trying to make the community more aware of bullying – what it is, how it happens and how to stop it.

To help her get her message across to the community the Paris R-II Elementary School is sponsoring an educational program on bullying.

Come learn about what bullying is and what can be done to make our schools and neighborhoods – bully free zones. The program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., in the Elementary cafeteria, from 5-7:30 p.m. A light dinner, sponsored by the PTSA, will be served to all parents attending the event. Also their names will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win an Apple iPad. Anyone turning in his or her registration form in the elementary office by 3 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 7 will have two entries placed into the drawing.

Community member must be present to win.

“I am trying to raise awareness on bullying and the best way is to educate the children as well as their parents,” said Sergeant Walker. “I think education is the key factor to bullying prevention,

before we can help those who are being bullied we need to understand what it is.”

“I’m excited about this opportunity to talk to the community so we can work together putting a stop to this epidemic,” added Sergeant Walker. “A big thanks goes out to the Paris PTSA and Paris R-II Elementary Principal Wendi Wood for giving me this opportunity.”

Facts and Statistics The numbers continue to rise every month...

- It is estimated that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Source: National Education Association.

- 1 in 7 Students in Grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying.

- 56% of students have personally witnessed some type of bullying at school.

- 15% of all school absenteeism is directly related to fears of being bullied at school.

- 71% of students report incidents of bullying as a problem at their school.

- 1 out of 20 students has seen a student with a gun at school.

- 282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month.

- 90% of 4th through 8th graders report being victims of bullying.

- According to bullying statistics, 1 out of every 10 students who drops out of school does so because of repeated bullying.

The holiday season is not only a time for celebration with family, but also a time to take the right steps to protect your home and family from holiday hazards. There are many dangers that homeowners face during the winter season, many of which relate to fire incidents. While fire prevention is the most common risk during the holidays, many families also face bodily injuries and other accident-prone events during this time of year.

As homeowners prepare their homes for the holiday season with decorations, there are pre-

cautions they can take to protect their homes from common fire accidents.

Did you know?

According to The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), 30 percent of all home fires and 38 percent of all home fire deaths occur during the winter months.

According to reports between the years of 2005-2009 from ESFI, an average of 373,900 home fires occurred and resulted in an annual average of $7.1 billion in property damage.

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Safety should be key word during holiday season

Chamber Parade..

Xi Gamma Rho Craft Show...

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Paris FFA helped serve lunch at the 2012 Xi Gamma Rho Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Paris High School. Left to right, Micayla Hagenhoff, Sara Hunt, Brooke Rentschler.

PTSA sponsored Breakfast with Santa kicks off holiday events The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with other local organizations proudly presents “Christmas Is In The Air” which will take place Saturday, Dec. 1 - Sunday, Dec. 9.

Events include: The 2nd Annual Christmas Is Caring Benefit including home tours will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9 (see related article this page) Saturday, Dec. 1, will be “Breakfast with Santa” from 8-10 a.m., at the Paris Elementary School cafeteria. The event will feature donuts, drinks and pictures with Santa will be available. Breakfast will cost $2 and pictures with Santa will cost $2 each. To visit with Santa is free (you can just come for the visit).

Santa’s elves will be busy serving breakfast and passing out books and goodies to all the little visitors.

Those attending will be entered into a drawing for a new bike.

For any questions contact Brandy Forsyth 660-327-5116 or Glenda Miller 660-327-4806.

Friends of the Paris Dulany Memorial Library will be holding a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza with - Books • Bakery • Bazaar, on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8

The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Christmas Parade, Dinner and Silent Auction on Thursday, Dec. 6. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Paris Senior Center.

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a.m. - noon, in the Roegge room of the library.

There will be something for everyone including crafts, gift items, timeless treasures and more.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support library services.

Thursday, Dec. 6, will be the annual Christmas Parade. The theme for this year’s parade is “Carolling Around the Christmas Tree” and prizes will once again be awarded in two categories float and non-float with each first place prize being $50 (donated

by Wheeler Auction and Agnew Funeral Home) and the second place prize being $25 (donated

by Elk Fork Campground and Shelter Insurance - Russ Thomas). Anyone and everyone are welcome to join in on the fun and participate in the parade - for more information on the parade or to sign up contact the numbers below. While enjoying the parade, residents will be able to view the Christmas lights placed throughout the downtown area courtesy of Signature Masonary and Jonesy’s. Also, the Monroe County Courthouse will light the courthouse Christmas lights as

the parade passes by.

The chamber soup/chili supper will be held from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Paris Senior Citizen’s Center.

There will be a multitude of donated items to win at the supper’s silent auction. The chamber will conduct their silent auction until 7 p.m.

As always, one-half of all proceeds from the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce event will go to Christmas Is Caring.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this joyous celebration of the season.

The 2nd Annual Christmas Is Caring Benefit including home tours will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9.

In other related business news: Grandma’s Attic will be open late on Dec. 6 (7 p.m.)

McLaughlin’s Western Store, 22684 Highway 24, Paris, will be having their open house Wednesday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Dec. 1. For information call 660327-4869.

Parade entries can contact David Eales at 660-327-4192 or Chelsea Luntsford at 660-3274192 to participate in this year’s parade.

Homes Tour and Chocolate Festival set for Dec. 9 The 2nd Annual Christmas Is Caring Benefit will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Paris Presbyterian Church. The event will begin with a Christmas Musical sang by the Paris Presbyterian Chancelor Choir singing “I Hear the Prophet Calling”. The Bell Choir will then perform several popular Christmas Songs. A free will offering will be taken with all proceeds going to Christmas is Caring.

The annual home tours will be from 4-8 p.m. The homes in this year’s tour are the new home of Chas and Misty Wheeler and the home of Dennis and Sandy Duncan.

There will be a donation basket at each home with all proceeds going to Christmas Is Caring. This will be a free will donation. Donors can give at each home or just one home.

The home of Chas and Misty

Wheeler is located on Monroe County Road 833 south from Highway 24. Monroe County Road 833 is approximately five miles west of Paris and is south of McLaughlin’s Stables.

The home of Dennis and Sandy Duncan is located on 148 Payne Street, in Paris. Their home is a brick ranch style house. The home features a Coca Cola tree in the kitchen, an Elvis tree and a large rotating tree in other rooms. Sandy has been decorating for weeks for everyone to enjoy.

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Based on the numerous requests being made to the White House by various citizens to secede from the United States, there appears to be some deeply felt dissatisfaction with the reelection of President Obama.

While the number of those requests represent only an insignificant fraction of the population of our country, it makes you wonder how many of these requests were serious and not just an expression of anger or frustration with the election results. A group in or near Austin, Texas want to secede from the United States but don’t want to be a part of Texas either. Cooler heads will soon come to the conclusion that such an undertaking would not be allowed and would be met with the force necessary to prevent such an action.

For those grown ups who were not pleased by the presidential election but don’t want to take their ball and go home, there is work to do. For those of us concerned about the huge debt being passed along to our children and grandchildren there are groups forming that are serious about working on a solution to the national debt crisis in our country. A new Missouri bipartisan group is being formed by former Republican Senator Kit Bond, former Democratic Governor Bob Holden, Republican Lt. Governor Peter Kinder and Democrat State Treasurer Clint Zweifel. They urge elected officials in Washington to find practical solutions to a workable budget and the now $16 trillion national debt. There is plenty of room for like minded partisans and independents to come together and demand action from Washington.

And then we need to make sure that the people we sent to Congress share our resolve to address and handle the debt crisis in our lifetimes and not make it a part of our legacy to the young Americans whose futures we care about deeply.

Keeping It Weird The San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors are voting on an ordinance that would prohibit nudity in public places because of complaints about men walking around naked near Castro Plaza. The proposed ban was met with outrage and 20 or so protesters shed their clothes in front of City hall and were walking around the block. A local man, McCray Winprett, interviewed in his sunglasses and hiking boots, thought the law went too far in undermining a tradition that “keeps San Francisco weird.” A federal lawsuit has been filed claiming the ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Scott Wiener infringes on free speech right of nudists. More of the Wiener law as the story develops.

Maybe we can see if we cut San Francisco loose it will float down the Bay and into its own spot in the Pacific.

RJF

Just Ask Dave...

The Light Went On... Since time began I have realized the importance of one person - one vote. I have always thought that people who criticized those who did not vote as not able to really have a say in what is wrong with the workings of government was correct. Another aspect or reason for not voting is that sometimes people just cannot find ways to feel totally inDavid Eales formed. It is our job, the media, to make sure that people have the tools necessary to make informed decisions regarding their elected officials.

Likewise, it is the job of our chambers of commerce to make sure that people have the complete information to make informed choices about their buying practices.

Grey Thursday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all names given to intensive holiday shopping days. Just as intensive should be Small Business Saturday or participation in any buy locally program held throughout local municipalities. This is not to say that the dispersal of funds should be equal but I firmly believe that participation should in fact be equal to or greater than these named shopping days.

Buying large ticket items from the big box stores in a small way helps their local community through sales tax to help their infrastructure and it also helps with local employment. But purchasing these items, in the long run, does not help with what everyone considers the biggest challenge facing the United States today - jobs.

Lets face it, purchasing items made in China and elsewhere helps China and elsewhere but does little to help grow our own economy.

Now everyone that knows me knows that I am a ‘gadget guy’. Of course a large portion of these are made overseas and do not benefit our local, or on a larger scale, national economy. To help offset this I have made a pledge to be better informed about my purchases and to buy as many of these as possible that are made or assembled in the United States.

To get back on track we must be an active part of the process. Our leaders can only do so much to set us going in the right direction; we as communities, citizens and consumers must also use our fiscal and informational compass to help lead the way.

Participation in this process was witnessed locally recently by the crowds at the Xi Gamma Rho Craft Show and the local business Open Houses. The ground swell created by this participation can have far reaching consequences. As they try in baseball stadiums all over the country - let’s keep the ‘wave’ going.

Have a great week!

Dave

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

90 Years Ago Nov. 24, 1922 Prof. J. D. Harrell, teacher of Evans School, has inaugurated a system of hot lunches for his students. This is the first rural school in Monroe County to adopt this plan, as far as we know. Prof.

Harrell has been arranging a hot lunch daily of each of the pupils for several days now, and believes the system a great success.

The expense is very small and the benefits unusually large. Mr. Harrell believes that any school in Monroe county can help its students by serving hot lunches at the noon hour and will gladly furnish information about his plan to any who will write him.

His address is Holliday.

Thirteen pedigreed fox-hounds, alleged to belong to John H. Walkup, near Stoutsville, were seized by Sheriff Barton, Wednesday, to stratify a judgment for $2,200 secured by R. M. Crump of Paris some years ago. The dogs were brought to Paris in a motor truck and, pending further proceedings, are being entertained by the sheriff at the old hotel building east of the court hours.

Mrs. Walkup disclaims any proprietary interest in the hounds, saying they belong to his wife, like everything else on the farm.

Mrs. Walkup confirms the claim and is demanding the return of the hounds, saying they belong to his wife, like everything else on the farm. Mrs. Walkup confirms this claim and is demanding the return of the hounds, which are part of one of the most valuable packs in Northeast Missouri.

It is the first time in the history of Monroe County that dogs have been made the object of a legal proceedings. The outcome will be watched with much interest.

75 Years Ago Dec. 2, 1937

Santa Claus, riding in a gorgeous float, and accompanied by “Brurma”, a trained circus elephant, will be in Paris all day next Tuesday. Santa Claus will parade and visit with the little and big folds, and the elephant will do circus tricks through the business district. In addition to Santa and the trained elephant, Santa’s helper, who is said to be a funny fellow, will be here.

John O’Loughlin, the Appeal’s Washington correspondent, sends an item which illustrates the wide gap between producers and consumers in this country. It told of B.C. Bennett of New York City buying 60 dozen eggs while visiting his sister, Mrs. Chas.

Daffron, near North Fork. He paid 20 cents a dozen, the local market price for them. The retail price at his him in New York for Missouri eggs was 48 cents a dozen.

The new Post office building at Paris will be formally dedicated on Saturday afternoon at the high school auditorium, beginning at 2 o’clock. A program of unusual interest has been arranged by Postmaster Marcus J. Heathman.

It will include several talks and a lot of good musical numbers. Admission will be free. The public is invited.

Gilbert Reed, of Madison, is buying live rabbits for a Boston market. The price is 18 cents each.

4000 rabbits are wanted to ship to Massachusetts for breeding purposes and must be caught in traps. Traps are sold by Mr. Reed for 20 cents each.

After the rabbit are delivered here they will be fed on a pound of alfalfa hay and a juicy apple.

12 rabbits are put in a box with 12 apartments and expressed to Boston.

50 Years Ago Nov. 29, 1962

Costly improvements are being made on the Wabash Railroads line between Moberly and Hannibal, indicating an effort to facilitate transport through the county, and in anticipation of ever – increasing shipments through here.

Every few weeks someone starts a rumor about the proposed Highway 24 by-pass at Paris, regarding when it will be build or where it will go, one even being a fantastic story it would almost miss Monroe County by leaving he present location near Madison and going northeast to intersect with Highway 36 near Clarence.

All of these are false.

Inquiry three months ago at the state highway office at Jefferson City, and again three weeks ago shows that the preliminary survey has not been done. It also disclosed that, tin the opinion of chief officials there, it will be only a short by-pass, will leave the present highway in sight of Paris on the north, probably at the top of Palmyra Hill, and return to the present roadbed a short distance west of the Paris city limits. These are the latest facts.

It is also a fact that construction is so far in the future because of other more urgent highway needs elsewhere in Missouri that it’s too early to even start worrying about it.

25 Years Ago Dec. 3, 1987

Federal drug investigators revealed last week that the Paris farm which was raided netted authorities over $4 million in cultivated marijuana on October 23, is apparently connected with a major drug network connected with major drug network operating in the Midwest.

Maurine Agnew of Paris has contributed a substantial sum to the Walnut Grove Cemetery Permanent Care Fund in memory of her husband, Eddie Agnew, who was very active in the continual planning and development of the cemetery. He had been associated with the Paris funeral home for 45 years, including 20 years as owner. He served as president of the Cemetery Association for many years and helped in the planning of the new addition of the cemetery.

The City of Paris owns the Walnut Grove Cemetery and the income for the upkeep comes from City taxes and interest received from the Permanent Care Fund.

The tax portion for 1987 is approximately $7,000,000 and it is estimated the interest for this year from the Permanent care Fund will be $8,500,000.

The Walnut Grove Permanent Care Fund was established to provide continuing care of the Cemetery. All donations are invested in the Paris banks and only the interest is used for the upkeep of the grounds, Donations can be made at the Paris City Office.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, The American Legion Post 221 and Auxiliary chose Friday, Nov. 16 for poppy distribution this year. We also had our annual soup luncheon on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11.

Our community was very generous with donation for the poppies and their attendance at the luncheon. Did you know that in the spring of 1919 the poppies bloomed in abundance on the battlefield of France where so many of our men had fallen in battle? A replica of this poppy has become the memorial flower of the American Legion Auxiliary.

The American Legion was the first national organization to adopt the poppy as its Memorial Flower at the organizing convention in Kansas City, in October 1921. 100% of the profits from Poppy Distribution is pledged to welfare relief for servicemen and servicewomen and their families.

President Juanitta Turnbough Paris

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Paris MERCURY

Monroe County Health Department joins DHHS on child health program

Monroe County Health Department participates with the Department of Health and Human Services on the Maternal Child Health program.

The purpose of the Maternal Child Health contract is to support a leadership role for local public health agencies within coalitions and partnerships at the local level to build Maternal Child Health (MCH) systems and expand the resources those systems can use to respond to priority health issues. The priority health issue that Monroe County Health Department focuses on is to prevent and reduce intentional and unintentional injuries among infants, children, adolescents, and women.

We work with the local community to maintain, develop, and enhance a system to address this priority health issue.

Thus far in calendar year 2012, the maternal child health nurse, Linda Wilkerson, RN, has visited 59 Monroe County newborns and their mothers to share information and to answer questions, from advice on how to position the baby for safe sleep, to the best nursing practices.

The health department has given out 43 infant car

seats at a minimal cost, and instructed the parents and grandparents as to the car seat’s proper installation and use.

In the Spring of 2012, the department conducted “Click-It-or-Ticket” checks at the county’s three high schools, using Smarties candy and Dum-Dum candy to “award” or “punish” the drivers and passengers who were or were not using safety belts.

During the Summer of 2012, Linda attended the Monroe County 4-H Fair, Monroe County 4-H Camp, and area preschools and daycares, presenting programs on bicycle safety that encourage helmet use. She also distributed pamphlets on safe driving to schools and distributed pamphlets on women’s safety.

At Fall-In-To-Paris, the health department held a booth which presented to the public all of the services of the department, highlighting the newborn visits, infant car seats, and immunizations available for the prevention of childhood diseases. Many promotional items were handed out from our community partners as well as good information for the prevention of illness and injury.

These programs are continued every day at the health department. Call the health department at 660/327-4653 to let us know of the birth of your newborn, to inquire of the immunizations your child needs, or to purchase a

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car safety seat. Coming in 2013 are self-defense classes for women of every age, more “Click-It-OrTicket” campaigns, additional health fairs, and efforts to change legislation to keep the public safe and injury-free.

Senator Roy Blunt to host listening post U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Listening Post Meeting on Friday, Dec. 7, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse.

Listening Posts are intended for Missourians to share their questions and concerns during meetings with members of Senator Blunt’s staff.

Senator Blunt’s Jefferson City office also extends one-on-one service to all Missourians who have an issue with a federal agency or need additional assis-

tance.

To reach the Senator’s Office of Constituent Services, please call at (573) 634-2488 or send a letter at 308 E. High Street, Suite 202, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.

What: Senator Blunt’s Staff Hosts Listening Post Meeting When: Friday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Monroe County Courthouse, 300 North Main Street, Paris, MO 65275

Home Tours... Continued from front be held at the Community Building behind the City Offices and will be from 5-7 p.m. The donation charge for the chocolate festival is $6.00. The Community Building will be decorated beautifully and there will be many chocolates to sample.

The 2nd Annual

Christmas Is Caring Benefit Sunday, Dec. 9 • 3 p.m.

Paris Presbyterian Church The event will begin with a Christmas Musical sang by the Paris Presbyterian Chancelor Choir followed by a performance by the Bell Choir.

Christmas Home Tours:

Chas and Misty Wheeler: Monroe Rd. 833, Paris Dennis and Sandy Duncan: 148 Payne St., Paris

The Chocolate FESTIVAL

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012

Paris Community Building 5- 7 p.m. • $6.00/Person

The Community Building will be decorated beautifully and there will be many chocolates to sample. Each person will be given a plate and will be able to select a sample from many different chocolates.

If you have any questions about the Music or Home tours please call Jackie Bordeleau: 573-473-2184 or about the Chocolate Festival please call Marci Buckman: 660-327-4034.

Proceeds from these events will go to Christmas Is Caring.

PARIS R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT

Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Changes in Fund Balance – Cash Basis All Governmental Funds. Year Ended June 30, 2012

Each person will be given a plate and will be able to select a sample from many different chocolates. There will also be several beverages to choose from. People will be able to visit, sample chocolate and enjoy this wonderful event.

People can eat their chocolate at the event or take it home for later. Proceeds from this event will also go to Christmas Is Caring.

If you have any questions about the Music or Home tours please call Jackie Bordeleau 573-473-2184.

If you have any questions about the Chocolate Festival please call Marci Buckman 660-327-4034

(Top) Blossom Barn owner Tammy Hayhurst checks out a customer during the Open House, on Saturday, Nov. 24. (Bottom) Jeanine McWard works on flower arrangements during the Blossom Barn Open House.

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Paris R-II FFA Ugly Sweater Exchange

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Exchange is part of the FFA’s Christmas is Caring Fundraiser.

We would like to encourage you to put the ugly sweater on your co-worker, your friends, or maybe even your boss. To reserve a sweater please call Josh Bondy (660-6766107) or Stephanie Eckler (573-582-2178). Sweater will be deliver at your request during the Week of Dec. 3.

Rules: 1 Pay $20 for a person to wear a sweater for one day.

2. Anyone receiving the sweater may pass it for $20, for the rest of the day.

3. For $25.00 the sweater can be returned to the original purchaser.

4. Sweater Insurance is $15.00 and must be purchased prior to Monday, Dec. 3.

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oard of Education election filing dates

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Madison C-3 Board of Education sets municipal election filing dates

The Madison C-3 Board of Education met in regular session on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., in the Superintendent’s office.

Approval was given to the agenda and consent agenda items. Consent agenda items included the Oct. 10, regular meeting minutes, the Oct. treasurer’s report and authorization was given for payment of invoices.

Citizen’s communications were heard. The Board gave approval to FFA advisor Donald Fowler’s request on FFA Alumni Chapter. Trisch Vessar then gave the Principal’s report. Topics included for curriculum senior trip, attendance/enrollment data, discipline data and good news.

Superintendent Fred Weibling presented basketball tournament financial data and MSIP 5 data during the Superintendent’s report. The need for an assistant track coach and information regarding ERATE were also discussed.

Approval was given to offer Lexa Brooks a 2012-13 extra duty contract for assistant track coach and the E-Rate application as presented.

In new business, the board set candidate filing dates for the Madison C-3 School Board of Education to begin Dec. 11, 2012 and to close on Jan. 15, 2013.

There will be three seats up for election consisting of three-year terms expiring currently held by Cindy Hultz and Janey Youse and one for a vacated seat.

The board suspended regular session and entered into executive session pursuant to 12,SMO 610.021 (2)(3)(13)(1)(6) at 8:38 PM and re-entered regular session at 9:39 PM. During executive session, the Board appointed J.R. Freels to the vacated position on the Board of Education. Mr. Freels will take the the December meeting and will serve until the general municipal election on April 2013. The meet-

Madison Lioness meet Nov. 6, at Nelson’s Kafe The Madison Lioness met on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Nelson’s Kafe, in Madison with thirteen members and one guest, Merry Sue Meals, present. Hostesses were Karla Salmons and Karen Thomas.

President Karen Thomas called the meeting to order.

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Darleen McNutt in the absence of the secretary.

Treasurer Karen Forsyth gave her report. We made a nice profit on the Ham & Bean dinner and sale of raffle tickets.

Madison Lions Senior Citizens dinner will be

held on Dec. 8. It was decided to help a local needy family at Christmas.

The Lioness Christmas party will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center with Kathy McCoy as hostess. She will set up tables, decorate, bring drinks, plates, etc., and games and prizes. Each one attending is to bring finger foods.

There was discussion about upcoming fundraiser possibilities, but it was tabled until after first of year.

The traveling prize was won by Becky Pierce, and the hostess prize by Darleen.

ing adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

The Madison C-3 Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting at

7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, in the Superintendent’s office.

Madison FFA Community Support Group organizational meeting will be held Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. in the Madison Ag Ed classroom.

This meeting will be held

for approximately one hour or as long as needed to cover all necessary business. Please make sure to attend if you are interested in supporting the Madison FFA Chapter.

Seven members and family celebrated Thanksgiving with Zelmajo Ragsdale ad hostess with a carry-in dinner. Special guest were Jeff and Molly Crain, girls and Harold and Jean Wilson.

Roll call was “what I want for Christmas”. Minutes and treasurers report were approval as written.

Plans for Christmas dinner were finalized and will be at the home of June Akers as hostess on Dec. 20.

This will be our annual soup dinner. Programs and club books for 2013 were discussed. Our club pal was discussed and a Christmas gift to be purchased.

Meeting adjourned and members visited.

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Evans Club celebrates Thanksgiving meal

(Top) Joni Fields enjoys the 2012 Xi Gamma Rho sponsored Craft Show, on Saturday, Nov. 2. at he Paris R-II High School. The annual craft show was well attended this year. (Bottom) Xi Gamma Rho member Shirley Williams stands at one of the numerous booths APPEAL PHOTOS

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Senior Center News WEEKLY MENU

Monday, Nov. 26--Friday, Nov. 30 Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday -Popcorn Shrimp, Baked Potato, Cowboy Salad, Ambrosia, Buttermilk Pie, Wheat Bread Tuesday - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Italian Tomatoes, Orange Salad, Wheat Bread Wednesday - Chicken Strips, Loaded Mash Potato, Spinach Bake, Melon Chunks, Wheat Bread Thursday - Baked Ham, Baked Sweet Potato, Mac & Cheese, Buttered Cabbage, Pineapple Cake, Corn Bread Friday -Fried Chicken Potato Wedges, Slaw, Texas Sheet Cake, Strawberries, Biscuit

Hand & Foot • Bingo

•The Hand & Foot Club did not meet on Thursday, Nov. 22, at the Paris Senior Center - Closed for Thanksgiving •Bingo was held on Monday, Nov. 26, with 13 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Dorothy Hufty and Sarah Dawson.

•Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for a senior this year or other family member? Give a Paris Senior Citizen’s Center gift certificate! They make terrific presents!

MADISON C-3 SCHOOL MENU Monday, Dec. 3 - Friday, Dec. 7

Breakfast Menu

Monday -Breakfast Pizza, Baked Apples, Milk Tuesday - Cinnamon Roll, Ham, Banana, Milk Wednesday - French Toast Sticks, Sausage, Juice & Milk Thursday - Cereal, Toast, Mandarin Oranges, Juice Friday - Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, Juice & Milk

Lunch Menu

Monday - Chicken & Noodles, Glazed Carrots, Apple, Graham Cracker Cookie, Milk Tuesday - Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries, Cherry Tomatoes, Orange, Milk Wednesday - Juicyburger, Mozzarella Sticks, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit Mix, Milk Thursday - Chili with Crackers, 1/2 Peanut Butter Sandwich, Pickle Spear, Applesauce, Milk Friday - Chicken Fajita, Refried Beans, Baby Carrots, Juice Bar, Milk **Alternative luncheon option available daily WW=Whole Wheat WG=Whole Grain Menus subject to change

HOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU Monday, Dec. 3 - Friday, Dec. 7

Breakfast Menu

Monday - Cereal, Toast Tuesday - Pancakes, Bacon Wednesday - Peanut Butter & Jelly, Applesauce Thursday - Sausage Egg Cheese, Biscuit Friday - Cinnamon Roll, Sausage Lunch Menu Monday - Popcorn Chicken, Vegetable, Fruit Tuesday - Meatball Sub, Vegetable, Fruit Wednesday - Grilled Cheese, Vegetable, Fruit Thursday - Chicken Taco, Vegetable, Fruit Friday - Hot Dog, Pork & Beans, Potato Smiles, Sugar Cookie ***Cereal is served as an alternate choice for breakfast ***Milk is offered with each meal

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Monday, Dec. 3 - Friday, Dec. 7

Breakfast Menu

Monday - No School Tuesday - Fruit and Yogurt Parfait or Cereal or Oatmeal, Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, Chilled Juice Wednesday - Sausage Pancake on Stick, Orange Smiles, Cereal or Oatmeal, Yogurt and Orange Smiles Thursday - English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich, Chilled Pears, Cereal or Oatmeal, Toast & Jelly, Chilled Pears Friday - Biscuits and Gravy, Sausage, Banana, Cereal or Oatmeal, Yogurt, Banana

Lunch Menu

Monday - No School Tuesday - Chicken Nacho’s w/ White Queso or Southwest Ranch Wrap, Fresh Garden Salad, Texas Pinto’s, Fresh Apple, Chilled Fruit or Fajita Chicken Salad, Texas Pinto’s, Fresh Apple, Chilled Fruit, Tortilla Chips.

Wednesday - Chicken Patty or Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Beans, Fresh Grapes, Chilled Fruit, Opaa! Hot Roll or Caesar Chef Salad, Baby Carrots with Dip, Fresh Grapes, Chilled Fruit, Opaa! Hot Roll Thursday - Meatball Sub or BBQ Rib on Bun, Broccoli Spears, Roasted Corn, Fresh Orange Smiles, Chilled Fruit or Asian Chef Salad, Roasted Corn, Fresh Orange Smiles, Chilled Fruit, Opaa! Hot Roll Friday - Opaa! Cheese Pizza or Chicken Salad Sandwich Spinach Salad, Baby Carrots w/ Dip, Fresh Green Pepper Cauliflower w/ Dip, Peaches, Chilled Fruit or Chef Salad, Baby Carrots w/ Dip, Peaches, Chilled Fruit, Opaa! Hot Roll

James Monroe DAR Chapter meets Nov. 15 The James Monroe Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Paris, Missouri met at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Roegge Room of the Dulany Library in Paris for their regular meeting. Those present included Regent Lola Worley, Parliamentarian Juanitta Turnbough, Recording Secretary Annette Azdell, Treasurer Dorothy Walser, Chaplain Carol Comstock, and Chyerl Varvil. Guests at the meeting included Vera Seago plus prospective members Carol Buckman and Tina Hadfield from Monroe City. The opening rituals and singing of the Star Spangled Banner were led by Regent Worley with the help of Chaplain Comstock. Regent Worley gave the President General’s message and Turnbough presented the National Defense Report. Recording Secretary Azdell presented the minutes of the October meeting and the treasury report was given by Treasurer Walser. Registrar Carter sent an announcement that Wilma Hase’s papers have been approved and will be presented at the December meeting of the National

Board.

Chapter members Comstock, Walser, Azdell, and prospective member Hadfield are scheduled to decorate the Red Room at Roslyn Heights on Saturday, November 17. The annual Christmas Open House and soup luncheons at Roslyn Heights will take place the first week of December and are open to the public. Docents will give tours of the historic home.

They have a wonderful gift shop for finding very nice items to purchase as well.

Varvil gave a report on the NSDAR schools: Tamassee in Tamassee, S.C.; Kate Duncan Smith in Grant, Ala.; and, NSDAR approved schools Berry College in Mount Berry, Ga.; Crossnore School in Crossnore, N.C; Hillside School in Marlborough, Mass.; and Hindman Settlement School in Hindman, Ky. Comstock gave the benediction and Varvil provided refreshments for the meeting. The December meeting will be on Thursday, Dece. 20, at the library.

The chapter will have a carry-in salad supper and the evening’s program will be presented by the young ladies who attended Girls’ State during the summer.

By Nancy Baca, State Farm® Agent

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the amount of U.S. household waste increases by 25 percent―that’s 1 million extra tons―each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Make your holidays more eco-friendly with these tips for reducing waste and conserving energy while you celebrate.

Invite electronically. Announce your holiday gettogether using online services such as Evite.com. This approach reduces paper waste and makes RSVPs effortless for your guests.

Use natural decorations. Skip the plastic pinecones and aluminum tinsel and create festive displays using driftwood, dried grasses, winterberries and other natural items instead.

Eat local. Plan your menu around foods that are grown locally as well as those that are in season.

Lose the disposables. The holidays are a special time of year, so pull out the china, stemware and cutlery. Not only will this add a touch of class to your party, it will reduce the amount of trash.

Opt for LEDs. Outdoor LED holiday lights use up to 90 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs and can last 20 to 30 years. Use LED lights indoors as well—on a tree, a mantel, in a menorah and in holiday centerpieces. Save even more energy by using a timer to shut lights off automatically.

Pay attention to packaging. Try to purchase gifts with the least amount of packaging. If you’re shipping presents, create your own packing materials using recycled newspaper and shredded paper.

Make your own gift wrap. Add a personal touch to gift-giving this year by making your own gift wrap. Try using old maps, the Sunday comics, a scarf or a reusable cloth bag. Send kids on a treasure hunt to find their special gifts—and skip the wrapping altogether. If gift wrap and ribbons are in good shape, save them to reuse next year.

Provide recycling bins. Set out clearly labeled recycling bins at parties so guests can recycle bottles, cans and other items rather than tossing them in the wastebasket.

Give away leftovers. Send extra food home with guests or donate it to a shelter or food bank. Or freeze leftovers for another day.

Replant your Christmas tree. Select a small potted tree that you can replant after the holidays. Or, if you get a fresh tree, turn it into compost or send it through a chipper to make mulch. In some areas of the country you can even rent a tree.

Offer some gifts unwrapped. The gift of time or shared experiences such as tickets to a show or a sporting event create meaningful memories—and no wrapping paper waste.

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Holliday Christian Church Pastor David Holmes

On Sunday, Nov. 25, services at Holliday Christian Church were opened with welcome from Reverend David Holmes following the prelude by organist, Jane Akers. The morning’s special guest was Shelby Dickey. The congregation shared the joy of having Jim McMorris back in church following heart surgery. Jim thanked his church family for the prayers, calls, cards and visits.

Collection of items continues next week with laundry detergent and small trash bags. The church caroling and chili supper will be held on Sunday evening, Dec. 9th.

The Madison Community Christmas Cantata will be held at 7 p.m., on Dec. 2. A sign-up sheet for purchase of poinsettias and an Advent/Dec. calendar are available.

Happy birthday wishes were for John and Brenda McMorris. George and Willie Harris were extended congratulations in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary. The opening hymn, “Come, Thou Fount” was sung and was followed by prayer and “Gloria Patri”.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Opal Johnston, Ruth Kendrick, Gail Million, Brenda Vaughn, to those who are traveling south for warmer winter weather and to Nicole McMorris who is returning from Texas with Marching Mizzou. Sympathy was extended to the families of Homer Gray, Charles Young and Gale Burditt.

The prayer hymn, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, was followed by pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer.

The communion hymn, “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” was sung as elders, Gary Wilson and Phil Blakemore, went forward. Serving as deacons were: Gerald Roberts and Guy Callison. Following sharing of communion, collection of offerings, and pastoral prayer, the congregation stood to sing the doxology.

Reverend Holmes’ morning message referenced scripture from Exodus 16:1-15 and Philipians 2:14-15. The message was entitled “We Forget; Therefore, We Grumble”. The closing hymn, “Count Your Blessings” was sung and was followed by prayer and singing of the “Spirit Song” to close morning worship.

Following a time of fellowship and refreshments, Jim McMorris opened Bible Study with prayer. Jim told the group about a program he saw which discussed the Biblical story of Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead and the significance of this occurrence on the fourth day following Lazarus’ death. Jim then led the group in study of Mark 8:27-38. Diane Wilson shared a reading entitled, “Making the World a Better Place”.

Santa Fe Christian Church

Pastor Kenny Sharp

How Do We Please God?” was the title of Pastor Kenny Sharp’s sermon. Scripture texts were taken from Genesis 4:1-7, Luke 21:1-4, Hebrews 11:6 and Romans 5:8. Four points to remember are 1) Giving your best in whatever you do 2) Make sacrifices -- give when you don’t think you have anything to give 3) Have faith -- unbelief does not please God and 4) Love with compassion, with helping hands and love the unlovable.

Those remembered during prayer concerns were Gabby Sharp, Edwin Bush, Darrel & Nancy Wilkerson, the Homer Gray family, Gail Million, Ruth Kendrick, Ben Bell’s father, Keith Woodhurst, the Gilbert Blackburn family, Adam & Haley Bossley, Lois Lane and two of Rebecca Spires’ teachers. Traveling mercies were requested for Mandy & Sam Bish returning home after visiting with family for the Thanksgiving holiday. Praises were expressed for Kacy Bell feeling better, for Bill Holmes’ truck being returned to him and for Eddie Peak not being hurt after hitting a deer. A card of thanks was read from Ron & Anna Spires.

Announcements -- 12/1 - SALT Saturday group will meet; 12/2 - annual Christmas Is Caring shopping trip and lunch at Pizza Hut; 12/2 - Memory tree will be decorated at the Community Hall at 3:00; 12/6 - Christmas parade in Paris at 5:00. Brian Chase announced that they will be working on the float in Charlie Thomas’ shed and invited everyone to help him. The SALT Saturday group have made handouts for the parade, so we will need people to also walk along the float. The Hanging of the Greens service will be held during church service next Sunday as well as decorating the tree. Bible study will resume this Wed with the study on I Kings 9. Items are now being collected for the Christmas Is Caring food drive for Monroe County.

Sunday School is every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., followed by church service at 10:30 a.m. Bible study for both the youth and adults is Wed night at 6:30 p.m. (meal at 6 p.m.). Please come and join us.

Church Service

DIRECTORY

Grace United Meth. (Madison) CHURCH: 9 a.m.

FELLOWSHIP: 10 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:15 a.m.

Madison Christian Church SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.

CHURCH: 11 a.m.

Bethel Baptist Church SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Paris United Meth.

First Christian Church SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

JUNIOR CHURCH: 11 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

Paris Presbyterian Church SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

Holliday Christian Church CHURCH: 9:30 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:30 a.m.

FaithWalk Ministries

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:30 a.m.; 7 p.m.

South Fork Presbyterian Church

Mt. Airy Baptist Church

CHURCH: 9 a.m.

Paris First Baptist Church SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:30 a.m.

Granville Christian Church SUNDAY SCHOOL & COMMUNION: 10 a.m. every Sunday CHURCH: 11 a.m.-1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

WORSHIP: 10:30 a.m.

Santa Fe Christian Church SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Fellowship SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.

MORNING WORSHIP: 11 a.m.

LUNCH: Noon EVENING SERVICE: 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 7 p.m.

South Fork Presbyterian

Pastor John Grimmett

The Sunday, Nov. 25 services at South Fork Presbyterian church began with Patti Grimmett playing “Come Ye Thankful People Come” on the organ followed by Pastor John Grimmett leading in song to “We Gather Together”, “Now Thank We All Our God”, “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” and “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”.

Prayers were for Curt Jackson; Patti Grimmett and praise for Dorsey and Martha Hill’s 53rd Anniversary; blessings for thanksgiving and all said the Lord’s Prayer.

Patti sang “Make a Joyful Noise” (100th Psalm).

Pastor John led all in the reading of Psalm 136 of which the message “The Faithful One” was based. The Lord will humble the proud - He will overcome and triumph the world - the Psalms were written as one - all things were made for Jesus...Think about how beautiful the world is... so think how beautiful you are to God...sometimes we loose sight of the other side. God wants to lead us through the fog - don’t give up until you reach the other side. Be transformed with the renewing of your mind...God can manage the affairs of our lives, all our enemies can be defeated through belief, remember how strong God’s love is for you and for me. By faith in Jesus we take on a new identity; you are never alone.

God’s faithful love endures forever...

The offertory was led by Kaylee Beckman as Patti played “For the Beauty of the Earth” Everyone retired in fellowship to Roth Hall for coffee and donuts as Patti played “The Glory of God in Nature”.

Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. and all are welcome and encouraged to attend and hear the word of the Lord.

Praise God, all His people, for His steadfast love endures forever.

Madison Christian Church

Pastor David Holmes

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, Nov. 25, with 51 members in attendance. Rev. Holmes led the Greetings and Announcements and the morning prayer. The Adult Choir sang “Let It Be Christmas” as special music. Communion was shared and tithes were offered. The morning scripture was taken from Exodus 16:1-15 and Phillipians 2:14-15 and a sermon delivered entitled “Mannaburgers and Roast Quail”. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Junior high and high school youth groups will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Community Choir Practice will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. The cantata will be presented Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., after which cookies and punch will be served. The Official Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.; Worship with Wildwood, Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. Serving next week: Judy Harmon and Linda Wood, Elders; Christion Hulen, Kahler Mitchell, Angela Purdy, and Taylor Salmons, Deacons. Linda Wood, communion preparer. All are welcome to attend Sunday services.

Granville Christian Church

Pastor Fran Schnarre

Granville Christian Church will be collecting canned goods for the Christmas is Caring program in Paris.

Members are asked to get their donations to the church

by Dec. 9, at the latest so they can be taken to Paris. The church is also adopting a family for Christmas. Those wishing to donate for the family may give contributions to Brenda Coffman.

Calendar for the remainder of the year: Dec. 2, worship Sunday; Pastor Fran will be on vacation, so the members will gather for a service of carols and scripture. Readers will be Larry James, Gracie & Jamie Wilson, Kathy & Annie Miller, Jessica Livers, Rick Baldwin, Sonny Wilhoit and Harold Wilson. Musicians will be Paula Delaney, guest pianist; Ann Kellogg, song leader; and Allison Miller, flutist.

Dec. 9, special second Sunday Christmas program involving all ages, meet during 10 a.m. Sunday School hour to practice and present at 11 a.m. This will be a great family experience. The program is called The Miracle Births, and it is a no-rehearsal, narrated program that tells of four miracle babies in the Bible, including the Christmas miracle of Jesus. It has humor and uses people of all ages.

Dec. 16 worship Sunday and Christmas caroling, 2 p.m., soup supper to follow at Magruders Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Services; Dec. 30, fifth Sunday worship service.

We are still seeking names of soldiers in the combat zone in order to send a care package. Please forward names to Brenda Coffman.

Come share the presence of God in our informal worship service. We worship together at 11 a.m. (Upcoming dates: Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 30). Sunday School for all ages is held every Sunday at 10 a.m.

Madison United Methodist

Rev. Bonnie Sudsberry

Grace United Methodist Church, Madison, held worship service, Sunday, Nov. 25, which was Christ the King Sunday.

The message was given by Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry, “Laus Deo. Praise Be to God!” based on John 18: 33-37.

She also gave the Children’s Sermon, “A is For….”.

Saturday, Dec. 1, the youth will do the Hanging of the Greens, with the congregation invited at 5 p.m., for a service, followed by a soup supper at 6 p.m., as a thank you to the church for their support of the youth program.

Sunday, Dec. 2, is the First Sunday in Advent.

Monday, Dec. 2, the Adult Bible Study meets at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, is the Administrative Board meeting at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16, is our Christmas Program at 9 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16, is Christmas Caroling 5 p.m., with a supper at 6:30 p.m.

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Paris First Baptist Church

Pr. Wesley Hammond

Kathy Miller opened the service with her piano prelude followed by the invocation by Gale Wilkerson. Cheryl Gholson gave the children’s sermon. She passed out small bells and told them they made a joyful sound. After the children rang the bells, she asked them “Why is Christmas a happy time”? Answer: Because Santa brings gifts.

She explained to them that Jesus was the reason for the celebration because of his birth. If you hold the metal piece inside the bell there is no sound and that is what Christmas is without Jesus. If you let the metal piece inside ring, it is like having Jesus in Christmas which brings true joy.

It was announced that 65 people were served Thanksgiving dinner at the church. Adult bible studies this week are on Tuesday and Wednesday, both at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, the Lords Supper and First Sunday of advent will be observed.

Steve Ensor gave the Call to Worship reading Psalm 23, KJV, and for the personal worship moment he sang, “We Were Made to Worship Him”. John Mitchell gave the offertory prayer. Mark and Courtney Bell led children’s church. Special music was provided by Church Moyer who sang “Through Every Storm”.

The message from God’s word was give by Reverend Wesley Hammond, entitled “Life Together: What’s In a Name”, from Colossians 4:7-18. These are Paul’s concluding remarks. We need to make ourselves available to God to receive direction through the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Paul reached out to people to help them so they could help others. Paul had people helping him, praying for him, encouraging him and comforting him in the name of Jesus so that through his teaching all people could carry on the name of Jesus. As in verse 17, we should be like Archippus, as Paul tells him to “See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord.”

Mt. Airy Baptist Church Pastor Robt. Cavanaugh On Sunday, Nov. 25, church services began with the pastor giving an opening prayer. Regular church meetings of the week were announced and all were encouraged to attend. Announcement included: The Mt. Aires will perform at Holiday School at 7 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 17 and at Clarence Care Center on Monday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 16 is the Christmas program during morning services and at 2:30 p.m., the church is going Christmas caroling. Advent Services started today and will continue through Christmas. This week the church lost a long standing member in Homer Gray. As we pray for the grieving we are to remember God is faithful in His promises of our future.

This week’s message was entitled ‘When God Calls on You Pt. 3’ and came from Exodus 4:1-18. Moses was called by God to go to Pharaoh and tell him to set the Hebrews free. Moses started giving different excuses as to why he should not go back to Egypt. “They will not believe you talked to me, I don’t have proof you talked to me, and I am not fit to serve because I do not talk well.

God overcame each of Moses excuses. Finally Moses admitted that he did not want to do this service to God. Moses did not yet trust God because Moses did not have personal experience with God. Without personal experience with God there can be only weak faith; a faith that will not go far with God. Moses knew of God from his upbringing but knowledge is not enough to compel a person to walk with God. This is the condition that many Christians find themselves in today. Learning facts and figures from the Bible but not experiencing God in their lives personally. While Moses had a poor start in his relationship with God we know that as Moses went to Egypt and walked with God the relationship grew stronger.

Moses ended up being a great man of God; full of faith, courage, and leadership. Begin a personal walk with God today.

Paris United Methodist

Pastor Lin Donnelly

Because of heating problems in the sanctuary, Paris United Methodists joined for Celebrating Christ the King Sunday in the annex.

Pastor Lin spoke from John 18:33-37. Pastor Lin explained that because of all the turmoil in Europe in 1925 Pope Piux X1 originated the day of Celebrating Christ the King Sunday.

Harold Johannaber was pianist for hymn singing.

On Wednesday, Nov. 28 those wishing to participate in The Hanging of the Greens for the beginning of Advent are invited to bring sandwiches or finger dessert to have with soup at 5:30 p.m. We will decorate the church in celebration of the Christmas Season at 6 p.m.

Following the decorating the UMW & Youth will have their regular meetings.

1st Sunday of Advent will be celebrated Sun Dec. 2, during worship services.

United Methodist will have worship services at the Monroe Manor Thurs. Nov. 29, at 10 a.m.

United Methodist Men will meet Sat Dec. 1, at the 15 Diner at 7 a.m.

Anyone wishing to donate a Poinsettia may mark an offering envelope or bring to church.

Paris United Methodist Church offers adult Sunday school each week at 9:30 a.m., with worship service at 10:45 a.m.

There is also a fellowship gathering at 10:15 a.m. with snacks each Sunday. In the hospitality room.

The youth group meets each Wednesday from 6-8 p.m., with a Contemporary Worship Service starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Along Life’s Highways and Byways by jere el

As you travel along Life’s Highways and Byways there is one road Highway 154 that will lead you to the little berg of Perry, where there is always something going on. Perry is located only eight miles from Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam. So if you are looking to mark your calendars for an upcoming event this is the one to attend...

On Saturday, Dec. 1 Perry will host its annual Old Fashioned Christmas, starting out with a bake sale by the Ministerial Alliance in the Perry city hall at 9 a.m.; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will also be a craft fair at city hall; with the Chamber of Commerce serving food from 11 - 2 along with the crafts; at 2 p.m. there will be a parade from the park through downtown with Santa following up in the fire truck and visiting with the children in the Santa House on Main Street immediately after the parade. At 4 p.m. the VFW will be serving their delicious chili and sandwiches; at 5 p.m. there will be the Remembrance Tree Ceremony for all your loved ones; at 6 p.m. the Chamber will be holding a live auction at the VFW Hall where the lighting contest winners will be announced. This is the event of the year you don’t want to miss as all the retail businesses will be offering refreshments and sales. Watch your Appeal for businesses and specials in an upcoming issue... or call 573-565-3131 if you would like to participate in ;the craft fair or any of the events....

Be sure to attend the church of your choice this week...

If you have anything of interest you would like to see in next weeks issue, be sure to call 573-473-7644 or stop by Garden of Angels at 502 Main Street in Perry.

Have a great week....

“Old Park Days” meeting Dec. 11 “NewLondonParkDays.

Org” will meet Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm in the New London Forget Me Not Senior Citizens Building.

The meeting will be open to anyone interested in working with this group to return the “Old Park Days” on June 7 and 8, 2013 to the Ralls County house lawn.

There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast with Santa at the New London Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 8

a.m. to 11 a.m. The proceeds will go to fund the “Old Park Days”. Adults 13 and over $5 children, 4 to 12 $3 and for one child with parent, $15 for family.

Come join Santa for breakfast and get an early Christmas treat!

To keep up on progress, events, membership, meetings, fund raisers and other information see the group’s website below: https://sites.google.com/a/ newlondonparkdays.org/ newlondonparkdays-org/

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Ralls County

Meeting to discuss water operations Thurs., Dec. 6

A meeting with local stakeholders and the general public will be held Dec. 6, at the Harbor Inn at 6:30 p.m., to discuss this past year’s water control operations and dam safety for Mark Twain Lake. Presentations will be given on water control operations/ procedures and dam safety by members of the St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff.

The staff will host a question and answer session regarding operations and dam safety.

The Water Control office is primarily responsible for the day-to-day regulation of the four Mississippi River navigation structures and the five multi-purpose reservoirs located within the District. River flow is regulated to promote a number of interests, including flood control, navigation, hydroelectric power generation, water supply, erosion control, environmental enhancement, and recreation, in addition to others. The Water Control office must consider each of these interests with every important decision that is made. These decisions must then be coordinated with the project offices, Federal, state, and local government agencies, private water resources entities, and with customers.

If you need additional information or have questions, please contact the Project Office at 573-7354097 or email us at marktwaininfo@usace.army. mil.

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Perry Christian Academy students celebrate holiday meal, vote

As our nation went to the polls in November, so did the students at Perry Christian Academy. The 3rd & 4th grade class set up a voting area, made ballots, and served as poll workers as the 1st – 10th grade students voted for President. As an extra ballot issue students also voted to eat lunch in their classroom rather than in the cafeteria. Pictured are 3rd & 4th grade students: Elizabeth Northcutt, Mya Ray, Bella Hinds, Ptolemy Trousdale, Sahira Martinez, Hannah Case, Krayleigh Power, Kylee Spears, Joshua Forbis, Tobi Makinde, and Maliyah Troy.

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The students at Perry Christian Academy enjoyed a complete Thanksgiving meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, homemade noodles and rolls, and pie thanks to our many lunch volunteers. Pictured are some of the preschool “Pilgrims and Indians” Callie Yelton, Gunnar Long, Kayt Hinds, Hannah Spradley, and Ayden Sharp.

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Come early, choose a number and find your present.

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Come in for Hot Apple Cider!

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CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Dec. 1 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

GIFT IDEAS Amish Jams • Jellies • Honey 5 lb. bags PECANS • Antiques Furniture Collectibles: Fenton, McCoy, Coin Glass, Hull Baby Afghans - Tu-Tu’s and Bows Christmas Decorations (new and old) Books • Toys and more Bargain Basement Clothing only 50 cents each

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Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.

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Area NEWS

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Monroe County Commission News MONDAY, Nov. 5, 2012 The Commission met pursuant to adjournment with Mike Minor, Presiding Commissioner and Associate Commissioners Mike Whelan and Glenn E. Turner present and among other proceedings the following orders were had to wit: 1. Commission approved previous minutes.

2. Cathy Snider telephoned the Commission regarding information on the process entailed in the vacating of a county road.

3. Commission inspected Monroe Road #723.

4. Commission reviewed budget.

5. Commission spoke with Mike Johnston of Central Electric Power Cooperative regarding rebuilding the Larrabee to Santa Fe Transmission Line.

The Commission does now adjourn.

FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2012 The Commission met pursuant to adjournment with Mike Minor, Presiding Commissioner and Associate Commissioners Mike Whelan and Glenn E. Turner present and among other proceedings the following orders were had to wit: 1. Commission approved previous minutes.

Moberly Area Community College Adult Education and Literary Program (MACC AEL) announced that the current version of the GED test will expire at the end of 2013. The current version, known as the 2002 Series GED test, will be replaced with the new 2014 GED test on Jan. 2, 2014.

Those who have taken the 2002 Series GED test, but not passed all five parts, have until the end of 2013 to pass or they will need to start over again in 2014 with the new GED test in order to receive their high school credential.

“The GED test opens doors to college, better jobs, the respect adults deserve, and the satisfaction of earning a high school credential,” said Susie Cason, Director of MACC’s AEL Program.

“So we want to be sure that everyone is aware of this deadline. GED test-takers must act now to finish and pass before the current test expires.”

“Support is available, right here in Moberly,” said Cason. “We can help adult learners get prepared to take the parts of the GED test they still need to pass.

We want you to succeed!”

Interested GED test-takers can find more information at finishtheGED.com.

If it has been more then two years since a student

has taken the GED and did not pass all five tests, you will need to send a letter to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Adult Education and Literacy Division. Please call the numbers below and the MACC AEL staff will be happy to help you with this process.

A few important tips you should know about testing in Moberly before the end of 2013: - Last day to take the current version of the GED® test is December 15,2013 - All GED® test-takers must have record of passing the Official GED Practice Test™ - Beginning Jan. 2, 2013, test-takers can only take the test three times before Dec. 15, 2013.

“To anyone who has already started the GED test, your future is calling. By passing the GED test, you can answer that call,” said Randy Trask, president and CEO of GED Testing Service. “You owe it to yourself. Don’t miss the chance to turn one small step into your next big opportunity in life.”

The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 18 million graduates since 1942. Last year nearly 800,000 adults sat for the GED test, which is accepted by virtually all U.S.

THE MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

2. James Shumaker appeared before the Commission concerning Monroe Road #217.

3. Commission inspected Monroe Roads #1170 and #1175.

4. Commission inspected Monroe Road #217 for possible work.

The Commission does now adjourn.

colleges and employers. As the creator of the official GED test, GED Testing Service has a responsibility to ensure that the program continues to be a reliable and valuable pathway to a better life for the millions of adults without a high school credential. Learn

more at GEDtestingservice.com.

If you are a Moberly area resident, please contact the MACC AEL office at 2634100 ext. 11382 or 11307.

They are located at 101 College, Avenue, in the MACC Main Building.

MACC announces current version of GED to be replaced by new test

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 Nov. 26, 2012 Receipts:2227 Hd. COMPUTER AVE - TOP 1281 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 11-300 & Down.........159.00-183.00 82-300-400 lbs..................174.00-204.00 249-400-500 lbs................160.00-186.00 291-500-600 lbs................151.00-171.00 288-600-700 lbs.................146.00-166.00 191-700-800 lbs................143.00-150.50 169-800-900 lbs.................140.00-145.35 588 Heifers: Medium & Large Frame Hd.

18-300 & Down..............126.00-174.00 69-300-400 lbs.................152.50-171.00 161-400-500 lbs.................142.00-166.00 155-500-600 lbs...............139.00-153.00 151-600-700 lbs.................135.00-151.00 34-700-800 lbs.................134.00-143.00 28 Bred Cows: Better Cows: 1100.001400.00; Small,Old Thin: 750.00-950.00 5 Pairs: 1100.00-1625.00 223 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 80.00-87.50; Bulk: 72.00-79.00; Low: 65.00-70.00; Thin: 50.00 & Down 24 Slaughter Bulls: 88.00-96.00; Thin: 77.50-87.50 All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: 76 Hd. 36 Steers: Top: 126.00; Choice 2&3: 123.00-126.00; Mixed Select: 108.00118.00 29 Heifers: Top: 120.00; Choice 2&3: 119.00-120.00; Mixed Select: 100.00112.00

Toll Free 1-573-522-9244 for 24-hour USDA Market Report recording.

We appreciate your business, both buyers and sellers.

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USDA announces sign-up for 2011 crop losses Monroe County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Tony Francis today announced that producers can enroll in the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program for 2011 crop year losses.

Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011.

“Eligible producers who experienced a 2011 crop loss can contact the Monroe County FSA office to learn more about the SURE program,” said Francis.

“All eligible farmers and ranchers must sign up for 2011 SURE benefits before the June 7, 2013 deadline,” Francis said.

To qualify for a SURE payment, the producer’s operation must be located in a county, or a contiguous county, that was declared a disaster for 2011 and have at least a 10 percent production loss that affects one crop of economic significance. Producers with agricultural operations located outside a disaster county are eligible for SURE benefits if they had a production loss greater or equal to 50 percent of the

normal production on the farm.

In Missouri, all counties received a primary Secretarial Disaster Designation or were contiguous to a county with a Secretarial Disaster Designation during 2011. This means producers in all Missouri counties can apply for SURE benefits as long as all other eligibility requirements are met.

To meet program eligibility requirements, producers must have obtained a policy or plan of insurance for all insurable crops through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and obtained Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage on non-insurable crops, if available, from FSA. Eligible farmers and ranchers who meet the definition of a socially disadvantaged, limited resource or beginning farmer or rancher do not have to meet this requirement. Forage crops intended for grazing are not eligible for SURE benefits.

For more information on SURE program eligibility requirements contact the Monroe County FSA office at 660 327 4137 or visit the website at http:// www.fsa.usda.gov/sure.

The Diabetes Support Group will meet at Hannibal Regional Hospital in conference room A/B on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.

Cory Sturtevant, Hannibal Regional Hospital Chef will be sharing and offering samples of diabetic friendly food for the holiday season.

The Hannibal Regional Hospital Diabetes Support Group provides opportunities to discuss ways to manage and cope with diabetes.

Speakers are provided on a regular basis at the meetings. Facilitated by a Certified Diabetes Educator, this support group is provided at no cost to participants.

The Hannibal Regional Hospital Diabetes Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in conference room A/B at Hannibal Regional Hospital. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, call (573) 406-5823 or 1-888426-6425 or visit Hannibal Regional Hospital’s website at hrhonline.org.

HRH Diabetes support group meets Dec. 5

The

one to see:

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

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Paris Presbyterian Church

Pastor John Grimmett

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service Sunday, Nov. 25. The ushers for this weeks service were John Gilmore and Jerry Crigler. Patti Grimmett led us into worship service with, “God of Our Fathers.” The beginning hymns of praise were, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,” and “For the Beauty of the Earth.” Pastor John Grimmett gave the pastoral prayer and The Lord’s Prayer.

Patti Grimmett performed the special music piece, “Psalm 100.” Pastor John Grimmett gave the message, “The Faithful One.” The message was based on the scripture reading from Psalm 136.

The benediction response was, “Blest Be the Tie That Binds.” Patti Grimmett led the congregation out of worship service with, “We Gather Together.” There was a short congregation meeting at the end of worship service.

The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold worship service next Sunday, Dec. 2. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Announcements: Tuesdays, Hand Bell Choir at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Kids group at 3:30 p.m., Youth group at 5:00 p.m., and Adult Choir at 7 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m., Addicts Victorious Meeting. Dec. 4, Women of the Church Luncheon at noon at the church. Dec. 9, Christmas Cantata at 3 p.m., followed by the 2nd Annual Christmas Home Tour. Dec. 16, Kids Christmas Program at 4 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church

Pastor Russell Birge

Good news! Pastor Russell Birge preaches every Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church.

Bethel Baptist Church is located eight miles east of Cairo on Highway K and eight miles northwest of Madison on Highway K. Everyone is invited to join our family-friendly church every Sunday.

We also enjoy special fellowship with a second Saturday of the month breakfast at 8:45 a.m. and a third Sunday of the month carry-in dinner at the church. Everyone is invited to attend church services every Sunday and to share in our special fellowship times.

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 Nov. 19, 2012 Receipts:1893 Hd. COMPUTER AVE - TOP 994 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 14-300 & Down.........142.00-199.00 86-300-400 lbs..................178.00-210.00 184-400-500 lbs................157.00-180.00 221-500-600 lbs................146.00-167.50 147-600-700 lbs.................140.00-155.00 108-700-800 lbs................137.00-148.00 227-800-900 lbs.................137.00-143.00 667 Heifers: Medium & Large Frame Hd.

16-300 & Down..............139.00-171.00 61-300-400 lbs.................151.00-171.00 139-400-500 lbs.................143.00-158.00 207-500-600 lbs...............135.00-152.00 67-600-700 lbs.................133.00-147.00 151-700-800 lbs.................133.00-140.25 16-800-900 lbs..................122.00-126.50 Buyers were very selective for the better feeders. Some less double were 10.00-20.00 below above quotes/ 17 Bred Cows: Better Cows: 1050.001250.00; Small,Old Thin: 700.00-920.00 5 197 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 80.00-87.00; Bulk: 70.00-80.00; Low: 62.00-72.00; Thin: 50.00 & Down 18 Slaughter Bulls: 89.00-98.50; Thin: 85.00-89.00 All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: Absent Syn Gen Bred Heifer Sale Nov. 17.

123 Heifers $2250.00 Top, $1955.00 Ave.

Toll Free 1-573-522-9244 for 24-hour USDA Market Report recording.

We appreciate your business, both buyers and sellers.

Please visit our web site at www.callawaylivestock.com

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Hayhurst, Stone named to All District Team

Paris Coyotes Senior Steven Hayhurst (7) and Sophomore Slater Stone (31) were selected to the 2012 Northeast AllDistrict Football Team selected by Northeast sportswriters and sportscasters. Hayhurst was selected as an All District All Purpose player for his offense, defense and special team play while Stone was selected as an All District Receiver.

Madison Lady Panthers take Bevier to the wire in first game The Madison Lady Panthers (0-2) played Bevier even for most of the contest falling just short in a last period rally to fall 41-35. In the next game the Lady Panthers played a perennial powerhouse Cairo team and fell 63-20.

Bevier Madison fell behind in the first quarter 12-6 but early buckets by Tressa Morris, Liz Boillot and Niki Sims kept it close.

In the second quarter Samantha LeGrand and Morris helped the Lady Panthers claw back into the game with two buckets apiece. With Bevier taking a bigger lead Morris hit a 12 footer and a 10 foot jumper while LeGrand dialed in a long-range bomb in two trips down the floor and Madison trailed by only a bucket 22-20 at the half. Lindsey Hendren added two free throws and Jami Westfaul hit a 12 footer.

The third quarter Lady Panther offense consisted of a Jami Westfaul put back under the basket and three LeGrand treys. Madison found themselves trailing only by four at the end of three periods 35-31.

The fourth stanza was a defense battle as Madison held Bevier to only two baskets and two free throws. However, the Lady Panthers could man-

age only an Allie Dunkin offensive put back and a Westfaul bucket and fell 41-35 in the home opener.

Scoring: Niki Sims 2, Liz Boillot 2, Lindsey Hendren 2, Tressa Morris 6, Allie Dunkin 2, Jami Westfaul 6, Samantha LeGrand 15.

Three pointers: Samantha LeGrand 5.

Cairo Madison faced a tough Cairo team and trailed early 23-2 at the first break with Jami Westfaul hitting the only Madison bucket.

The second quarter Madison hit for nine points with Westfaul hitting a trey and a short range jumper; Samantha LeGrand hit a trey (her sixth of the season)

and added a charity toss for the team’s none points.

Cairo put up a 20 point second period and led 43-11 at the half.

Allie Dunkin hit a jumper and a free throw and Westfaul hit another jumper and Niki Sims hit a runner for the Lady Panthers in the third period scoring.

Madison trailed 49-18 after three quarters out scoring Cairo 7-6 in the quarter.

Liz Boillot hit a jumper for the Lady Panthers only scoring of the final quarter and the Lady Panthers fell 63-20.

The Lady Panthers played Sturgeon on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and travel to Community R-VI on Friday, Nov. 30.

The Madison Panthers (02) fell behind Bevier early but rallied to make it a closer game at the half but fell 72-49 to Bevier in first game action. The Panthers also fell in early season action to perennial state competitor Cairo 93-39.

Bevier The Madison Panthers faced a furious first quarter rally from Bevier and trailed 28-10 after the first quarter. Blake Brown led the Panthers early with a seven point first period while Blake Hultz added

a three pointer and Bradley Piece chipped in with a jumper and Austin Freels hit a runner.

In the second quarter Blaine Love nailed two jumpers while Brown added another couple buckets and Hultz ripped a three pointer and hit a runner for 13 second quarter Panther points. Madison trailed 34-27 at the half holding Bevier to only six points in the quarter.

A balanced scoring third quarter (Freels 3, Brown 2, Hultz 4, Jacob Wandrey 3, Pierce 2) found Madison trailing only 49-41 after three periods.

Bevier finished strong with a 23 point final period while Madison hit for 8 points from a Brown bucket, two Hultz jumpers, a Chase Barnes free throw and a Pierce free throw.

Scoring: Bradley Pierce 9, Chase Barnes 1, Blake Hultz 16, Blake Brown 15, Austin Freels 5.

Panthers Hultz, Brown score double digits in first two games

Conner Pollard, age 7, of Portage-des-Sioux, got his first deer while hunting on his Uncle’s farm opening day of youth season in Monroe County, with his Grandfather. Parents: Shanna Pollard of Portage-desSioux, and Jon Pallard of St. Charles. Grandparents Donnie and Linda Brown, also of Portage-des-Sioux.

He was one happy camper

Cairo Madison had two players in double digits with Blake Brown scoring 15 and Blake Hultz adding 10 including two three-pointers.

Bradley Pierce added four points, Jacob Wandrey hit a trey, Tyler Bennett hit two treys and John Hendren added a free throw.

Madison trailed 35-15 at the end of the first quarter and trailed 55-21 at the half. A 30-15 third quarter found Madison behind 8536 with a final 93-39.

The Panthers played Sturgeon on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and travel to Community R-VI on Friday, Nov. 30.

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Area SPORTS

Paris 7th Grade Coyotes, left to right: First row - Brett Miller, Zack Rentschler, Bret Crigler and Dakota Howard. Second row - Assistant Coach Jason Rinz, Brandon Williams, Trenton Morgan, Breck Hancock and Coach Jeremy Skinner.

Paris 8th Grade Coyotes, left to right: First row - Chase Redington, Trey Graham, Weston Dawson, Nic Thomas, Brant Ensor, Collin Crook and Dylan Painter. Second row - Assistant Coach Jason Rinz, Ben Ebbesmeyer, Hadley Wiggans, Matt Unterbrink, Jake Green, Tanner Anderson and Coach Jeremy Skinner.

Paris Junior High Coyote Cheerleaders, left to right: First row - Bryce Dunlap, Riley Barton. Second row - Bobbie Wisdom, Moly Dunlap, Coach Deb Rinz, Lizzy Bradt. Not pictured: Allison Jett.

All photos submitted by school

Paris Junior High Basketball early season roundball action The JH Coyotes opened their season on Oct. 30, hosting the Madison Panthers. The 8th grade Coyotes played a tight game with Madison in the first half, up 12-9, but came out on top at the end of regulation, 33-24. Brant Ensor led the scoring with 11 points.

Other offensive efforts included: Matt Unterbrink 8 points, Jake Green and Dylan Painter with 6 points each, while Collin Crook added 2 points.

The next week, Nov. 7, the Coyotes played host to the Westran Hornets in the first round of the LCC Tournament. Paris came out strong, defensively, with the score at the end of the half, Paris 16 Westran 10. Paris was able to hold off the Hornets, to grab a 32-22 victory.

Ensor led the offense with 10 points. Other offensive efforts included: Painter and Nic Thomas with 8 points apiece, and Green with 6 points. The Coyotes shot 57% from the charity line.

The next night, in round 2 of the tourney, the Coyotes played host to the Marceline Tigers. The entire game ran close, until Paris was able to pull away a 39-30 victory at the end. Unterbrink led the offense with 13 points. Other offensive efforts included: Green 9 points, Ensor 8 points, Ben Ebbesmeyer 1 point, and Painter and Thomas with 4 points each.

The Coyotes shot 32% from the charity stripe.

The following night, Nov. 9, the Coyotes faced the Fayette Falcons in the

championship game. Despite a strong effort, the Coyotes fell to the Falcons, 41-50. Thomas led the offense with 10 points. Other offensive efforts included: Painter and Green 8 points apiece, and Unterbrink 6 points. Weston Dawson, Breck Hancock, Ensor, and Ebbesmeyer added 2 points apiece. The Coyotes shot 44% from the free-throw line.

On Nov. 12, the Coyotes played their first road game of the season at North Shelby. The Coyotes took charge early and never looked back, topping the Raiders, 62-27. Green and Painter led the high-powered offense with 14 points each. Other Coyote scorers included: Thomas 12 points, Unterbrink 10 points, Ensor 6 points, Brett Miller 4 points, and Trey Graham 2 points. Paris shot 50% from the free-throw line.

On Nov. 13, Paris hosted the Holy Rosary Trojans.

In the two quarter B game, the Coyotes topped the Trojans 15-6. Miller led the offense with 6 points, while Bret Crigler scored 4, Breck Hancock 3, and Zack Rentschler 2. The A game ran close, until Paris was able to pull ahead in the fourth frame, and top Holy Rosary, 57-43. Thomas led the offense with 17 points.

Other scorers were: Painter 11 points, Green and Unterbrink 6points each, Graham and Weston Dawson 2 points each, and Ebbesmeyer 1 point. Ensor, Hancock, and Miller all added 4 points

apiece. Paris shot 37% from the charity stripe.

On Nov. 15, the Coyotes headed north to face the Marion Co. Mustangs, in what led to a 40-15 Paris victory. Painter led the offense with 10 points. Dawson and Miller had 6 points each, Ensor and Unterbrink 5 points each, Thomas and Chase Redington 3 points each, and Green had 2 points.

The next night, Nov. 16, the Coyotes traveled down Highway 24 to face the Westran Hornets. The B team Coyotes took charge early and took home a 44-12 victory. Miller led the offense with 16 points. Other scorers included: Graham 11 points, Rentschler 7 points, Dakota Howard 6 points, while Hadley Wiggans and Crigler added 2 points each.

The Paris A squad lost a tight game to the Hornets, 42-44.

Unterbrink led the Coyotes with 14 points. Other offensive efforts included: Ensor 13 points, Painter 6 points, Green 4 points, Thomas and Ebbesmeyer with 2 points apiece, and Redington 1 point.

The Coyotes finished their first half of the season, on Nov. 20, when the B squad fell to the visiting South Shelby Cardinals, 21-45.

Hancock and Miller led the Coyote scorers with 8 points each, Graham and Crigler scored 2 points each, while Rentschler added 1 point.

Paris shot 55% from the line.

Article submitted by Asst.

Coach Jason Rinz

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Senior LIVING

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Planning for Your Future

Aging happens naturally, but aging well takes careful planning. Take steps to ensure that your financial, living, and medical needs will be met in old age.

Older adults face many make decisions about what Your life. The onset of a decisions in the last de- should happen to that mon- health emergency – such as cades of their lives. Tak- ey when you die by prepar- a heart attack, stroke, maing some time to look at ing a will or trust document jor injury, or terminal illthe issues ahead and plan that spells out your wishes. ness – is not the best time accordingly can make the Your health care. You to make key decisions. Prefuture easier and more en- may need more health care paring advance directives joyable for both you and in old age than you did like a durable power of your family. Here are some when you were younger. attorney, a living will, and areas to consider: It’s important to make sure other documents that state Your money. Saving for that you have health insur- your end-of-life wishes can retirement is important, ance coverage, possibly a save you and your family and you want to make sure second plan to cover costs from unneeded stress in a you have enough money not met by Medicare, and time of crisis. to live on and enjoy life in that you understand the Your care. It’s tough to your old age. You also want coverage and have enough think about not being able to make sure that money is money on hand to cover to take care of yourself, protected, that you can get what your plan doesn’t. but that point may come. to it if you need it, and that Keep your health and life Friends and family memyou have enough to take insurance policy informa- bers may not be able to care of yourself and your tion stored in a safe but ac- give you the level of care family. You should also cessible place. that you need when living with a debilitating illness.

While you’re still healthy and able, make decisions about potential living arrangements, like a nursing Retirement & Nursing Center home or assisted living fa“Caring and Sharing Through Christ Our Lord Since 1972” cility, hospice care, home health care, and other available care options, depending on your condition.

Choose which options you prefer in various situations, and consider how you will pay for them.

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for you now, but think about how that may change when you get older. A big house with lots of stairs to climb may present a serious challenge if you have health or physical problems. Take stock of your living arrangements to see if safety modifications or remodeling can be done now to provide for your health at home later.

Protecting Your Partner It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to handle and pay for your care in old age, especially if you’re the primary breadwinner in your household. A debilitating illness such Alzheimer’s disease or a serious stroke can quickly deplete your financial resources. Consider your health, and the health of your spouse, partner, or family members.

Make preparations and provisions and develop a plan to deal with these issues in the event one of you becomes sick.

Although financial assistance for senior health care is available, it’s best to begin planning well in advance. Programs like Medicaid have strict rules and regulations, and may not cover enough of your medical expenses for you to maintain a comfortable standard of living. Start

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looking at your financial options early and consult with legal and financial professionals to ensure that you and your family are cared for in your old age.

Figuring Out What You Need as You Age When you’re ready to start planning, there are people who can assist you in making the necessary arrangements. An elder care attorney can advise you and your spouse or partner on legal issues and financial arrangements and draw up legal documents.

Also, consider having a geriatric medical assessment done. This process can give you a picture of your overall health. The earlier health problems are

identified, the more input you’ll be able to have in your future care and the care of your family. Your health care team can help develop a plan to make sure your living arrangements are safe and will serve your needs in the years ahead.

An assessment is an especially good idea if you are already experiencing some health problems or signs of dementia.

Although no one likes to think about getting old, putting a plan in place earlier rather than later can help you maintain the lifestyle you want to have as you enter your later years.

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Attention Seniors!

Salt River Community Care now offers Outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy along with Inpatient stays for short or long term.

Contact us at 573-588-4175 or check out our web site at www.saltrivernursinghome.com www.mmanornh.com

142 Shelby Plaza Shelbina, MO Libby Youse, Administrator.

Weekly Schedule

Daily luncheon specials Hand & Foot Card Club

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Mon. - Fri.

Exercise

Monday • Wednesday • Friday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday • 12:30 p.m.

Bingo

Monday’s • 12:30 p.m.

All ages are welcome

Come Join Us!

Paris Senior Center 112 E. Marion St., Paris 660-327-5824

Open: Monday - Friday • 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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REAL ESTATE

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

37 acres – ¾ wooded, ¼ open, water and electric available, excellent hunting, off of Hwy 154. $2,500 per acre 604 S. Fairview, Paris – 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with 2 car attached garage. Updated kitchen with all new stainless appliances, New Geothermal heat and cooling, open floor plan, wood floors, mudroom or possible 4th bedroom, 30’ x 50’ shop. Ready to move into. $112,000 730 S. Main, Paris – 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, newly updated kitchen, open living and dining room, walk in closets, 30’ x 40’ shop with electric and water with half bath. Ready to move into. $117,500

Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

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

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PEANUTS

MICS.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING: EMT or First Responder contact Michael 660-6518279...........................48-1t

POSTED

The land owned or rented by the following are posted against trespassing for the 201213 hunting season. The charge is $1.00 per line each week for the season and is to be PAID IN ADVANCE.

Jane Miller Farm (6/1/13) Lewis & Ball Farms (11/15/13) Ruth Carr Farm (11/15/13)

INSURANCE Whether it be health insurance, medicine supplement, life insurance, Part D or supplemental insurance, let me review your policies.

PEANUTS ARE HERE! Get yours at CO-OP AgriService, Hwy. 24 W., Paris. ...................................41-tfn

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

Monroe County CO-OP ....................................40-tfn

WANTED HOUSE CLEANER NEEDED: For Bi-monthly. Call 660327-1123.....................47-4t

SERVICES Little Rick’s Plumbing

Plumbing • Heating Cooling • Electrical Work Call Little Rick Heitmeyer

FOR RENT

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) 5653392 ........................tfn FOR RENT: 1 bedroom mobile, appliances, $225.00.

Two bedroom mobile, appliances, C/A $285.00. Deposit and references required. Call 660-263-7533..............46-4t FOR RENT: 2 br (has a small room that could be used for office, play room), 1 bath house, large lot, 25 minutes from Moberly.

Available now. $425/month, deposit required. 573-6963911.............................46-2t LAND FOR RENT: 40 acres pasture. 573-4063977.............................47-2t

HELP WANTED DRIVERS-OTR. Immediate openings! 2500+ miles/ week! Home weekends!

Medical/Dental available!

3 yrs. verif.exp, CDL-A and Clean MVR! Call 877-6592491............................47-2t

AUCTIONS

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

WANTED

FARMLAND WANTED TO RENT: Motivated top producing family farming operation will pay top price for good farmland in Monroe and surrounding counties. Call 573-721-3262 ...................................38-11t WANTED: Young farm family seeking tillable acreage in the Paris area for the upcoming 2013 crop season. 217430-3509......................44-8t

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DRY DOCK CAMPGROUND: Ten new spots erected. Ready for use.

Only six available for 2013.

Need reservation. 573-5600084...........................44-tfn

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE

Notice is hereby given that candidates for the office of Monroe County Nursing Home District Board Director from Sub-district #3 & #4, for a Three year term, must file their Declaration of Candidacy between December 11, 2012 and January 15, 2013. Any person filing must live within their subdistrict (3 or 4). If only one candidate files their declaration of candidacy per district, an election will not be held and candidates will assume office as if elected. The election will be held April 2, 2013. Declaration of Candidate forms may be picked up at the County Clerk’s Office, Monroe County Courthouse, Paris, MO 65275, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday – Friday.

NOTICE CITY OF MADISON CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE The City of Madison filing dates for the April 2, 2013 General Municipal Election are December 11, 2012, 8 a.m.. to January 15, 2013, 4 p.m. Those wishing to file can do so by filing their Declaration of Candidacy with the Clerk at the City Hall between the hours of 8 a.m. – 12 p.m, 1 – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The terms of the Aldermen, to be elected are two years. There will be two (2) positions open and the term of Mayor, to be elected is two years.

By order of the Madison City Council Melissa O’Bannon, City Clerk

MADISON C-3 SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE

Monroe County is currently accepting applications for part time 911 Dispatchers with p.m. shifts available. Applicants should have some computer knowledge or be willing to learn. Full training in 911 Emergency Dispatch will be provided. Part time employees start at $8.00 per hour during training Apply in person at Monroe County 911 office located on 3rd floor of the Monroe County Courthouse, 300 North Main, Paris, Mo.

Qualified applicants for the Madison C-3 Board of Education may file for office during business hours when school is in session in the Superintendent’s Office, 309 Thomas Street, Madison, Mo. Commencing at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily on Tuesday, Dec. 11, and continues until Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 when filing hours will be extended until 5 p.m. Positions to be filled are 2 threeyear terms and 1 one-year term for a vacated position.

The candidate shall declare his/her intent to become a candidate, In person and in writing on forms supplied by the Secretary of the Board of Education. The names of qualified candidates shall be placed on the ballot in order of filing. Candidates may withdraw their names stating their intentions in writing and presenting the statement to the Secretary of the Board no later than 5 p.m. on the ninth Tuesday prior to the election and certification of candidates must be submitted to the county clerk by the eighth Tuesday, prior to the election. Candidates must comply with laws concerning eligibility and campaign financing and campaign disclosures.

OPEN HOUSE

HELP WANTED

Call Barb Forrest at Forrest and Associates, 660-327-1103.

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE CITY OF PARIS CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE The City of Paris filing dates for the April 2, 2013 Municipal Election are December 11, 2012 to January 15, 2013, Those wishing to file can do so by filing their Declaration of Candidacy with the Clerk at the City Office between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Monday through Friday except January 17, 2013 when filing hours shall be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The terms of the Aldermen, to be elected are two years.

Those filings are for the following:

1 Alderman, Ward 1

1 Alderman, Ward 2 The term of City Tax Collector to be elected is two years.

By order of the Paris City Council, Lisa Hollingsworth, Clerk.

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Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012

THANK YOU Thank you for your attendance and support for our soup luncheon on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11.

American Legion Post 221 A heartfelt thank you for the cards, calls, visits and prayers during my recent surgery.

God bless each of you for your kindness.

Jim McMorris

LEGALS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION STATE OF MISSOURI, COUNTY OF MONROE PARIS, MISSOURI IN THE INTEREST OF: S.S.M., MALE; DOB: 03-202011 CAUSE NO: 11 MN-JU00017 J. R. M., FEMALE; DOB: 03-20-2011 CAUSE NO: 11MN-JU00018

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

(Section 506.160 RSMo.) THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: JOSE LUIS SANTIAGO You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, Juvenile Division, the object and general nature of which is to terminate your parental rights.

The names of the parties to the suit are S.S.M and J.R.M., minor children of Jose Luis Santiago; and Philip W. Livesay, Juvenile Officer of Monroe County, Missouri, 304 Willow Street, Hannibal, Missouri 63401.

You are hereby ordered to appear before this Court on Friday, the 4th day of January, 2013 at the Monroe County Courthouse at Paris, Missouri at 9 a.m.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 8th day of November, 2012, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Monroe County, Missouri Circuit Court, this 5th day of November, 2012.

Heather Wheeler Circuit Clerk of Monroe County Published on: November 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012

NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

For default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the deed of trust executed

by Verona Dale Dye, a single person, dated June 20, 2007, recorded in Book 323, at Page 1451, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Monroe County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will, on Wednesday, the 10th day of December, 2012, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., to-wit: at 10 a.m., at the west door of the Monroe County Courthouse, Monroe County, Missouri, sell the below described property at public venue to the highest bidder for cash for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness, costs, and expenses as provided in said deed of trust: All of Lot Ten (10) of “SHRADER’S SUBDIVISION” to the Town (now City) of Paris, Missouri.

(The above described property has an address of 625 Bryan Avenue, Paris, MO 65275.)

Sidney E. Wheelan – Successor Trustee 660-263-3100

NOTICE

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

Published on: November 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 2012 N THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 12MNPR00049 HEATHER D. WHEELER CIRCUIT CLERK MONROE COUNTY, MO (Date File Stamp) In the Estate of FRANK PRICE BALL, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED

(Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of FRANK PRICE BALL, Decedent: On November 19, 2012, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of FRANK PRICE BALL, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri. The Personal representative’s business address and phone number is: DOROTHY JONES, P.O. BOX 242, PARIS, MO 65275 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: SIDNEY E. WHEELAN, 110 N. 5TH ST., MOBERLY, MO 65270, 660-263-3100.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 14-0CT-2012 Date of first publication: November 29,2012 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: November 29, December 6, 13 and 20, 2012

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Obituaries ✝ Owen L. Duncan 1930-2012

Owen L. Duncan, 82, of Florissant, died Monday night, Nov. 12 at Monroe Manor. At his request there were no services.

Owen was born Oct. 16, 1930 to Roy Lee and Ruby May Duncan. He graduated from Paris High School in 1949. When Owen played the piano in the gym, a crowd soon gathered since you could hear it throughout the school. If he heard a song once, he would soon be playing it. He also played trombone in the school band.

Owen joined the Air Force after graduation and on his return; he moved to St. Louis and joined the police force where he met Lola Miller. They married in June 1959. Lola predeceased him in 2002. He was also predeceased by his son Steven, his parents, brother Orval, and sister Olivia.

He left the police force and went to work at the Marriot Courtyard, where he retired.

Owen is survived by daughter Chery Zabbia, of St. Peters, Ronda Jones, of Springfield, grandson Jason (Erica) and Jacob Riedisser, great grandsons Ethan and Cooper, of Illinois. His siblings are Hazel (R.D.) Levings, Debbie (Randy) Boulware, Orma, Don (Brenda), Dean (Kathleen), Dennis (Sandra) Duncan, of Paris, Roy Odell (Betty), of O’Fallon, Lonnie (Kathy), of New London, sister-in-law June, of Cairo, a host of friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Homer Gray 1927-2012

Homer Gray, 85 of Paris, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, at a Columbia Hospital.

Mr. Gray was born on Sept. 4, 1927, in Paris, the son of Harvey Harlan and Flossie Sheerman Gray.

He married Ruthie Hempstead on Jan. 27, 1951. He is survived by his children; Judy (Gary) McCurren of St. Peters, Mike (Kay) Gray of Paris, and Dottie (Bill) Arnett of Paris, and.

Ron Gray of Grape View, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Arnett, infant sister, Dorothy Gray, one brother, Harris Gray and one daughterin-law, Janice Gray.

Mr. Gray lived and farmed all of his life in Monroe County. He was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church and a former member of Monroe County Saddle Club. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the VFW and American Legion Post #221.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Agnew Funeral Home in Paris with Reverend Don Campbell officiating. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Walnut Grove.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Airy Baptist Church.

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Come early, movie starts at 7 p.m.

Gift Certificates available at the box office and at Community State Bank in Shelbina

Area VITALS Births

Ryley Raye Rockhill

Safety

Continued from front

Carson, Lindsey, and big brother Evan Rockhill are proud to announce the birth of Ryley Raye Rockhill. Ryley was born at 12:03 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield.

She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and 21 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Phillip and Cheryl Shatzer, of Paris; and David and Cheryl Rockhill, of Nixa.

Great-grandparents are Hazel Shatzer and Helen Sharp, of Paris; and Thelma Lowderman, of El Dorado, Kan.

Fire incidences caused by cooking, heating and open flame all increase during the winter holiday period.

According to the United States Fire Administration, winter holiday fires are more severe than the average fire during the year.

According to ESFI, several home fires occur due to neglect or lack of knowledge on the hazards of cooking, heating equipment and electrical systems.

Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires and home fire deaths. In one out of every five fire related deaths, the fire started when something that could catch fire was too close to a heat source. Space heaters and other similar heating equipment products cause

32 percent of home heating fires and 82 percent of home heating fire deaths, according to ESFI. Prepare Your Home for the Holidays Before the winter holidays, follow these simple tips to ensure your home is risk-free.

Stay Warm for the Holidays with a Portable Heater: Portable heaters are a great way to inexpensively heat a large room this holiday season. Although a portable heater is an easy way to add that cozy feeling without an expensive electric bill, be conscious while using heaters as they

can create several holiday hazards in your home.

Heaters are used properly when kept away from high-traffic doorways and at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn.

Remember to always turn portable heaters off when you leave the room or go to sleep.

Do not use a space heater in damp or wet areas unless it is specifically designed for use outdoors or in bathrooms. Always choose a heater that bears the mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

When working outdoors, keep all outdoor extension cords and light strands

Safety Continued from above

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Wheelan and Baldwin united in marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Baldwin Claudia Brianne Baldwin ed by close friend Brian is very proud and excited Smith, of Georgia. to announce the marriage Parents of the couple are of her parents Victoria Shelton and Wendy WheeBrianne Wheelan-Baldwin lan, of Paris and Rick and and Jacob Darrel Baldwin. Tina Baldwin, of Holliday.

Claudia’s parents were Grandparents of the united in marriage by Fran bride are Kurt and ClauSchnarre at 1 p.m on Oct. dia McCleary, of Paris 28, 2012, at Les Bourgeois and Mike McCann, of Winey. Family and close Madison.

Grandparents friends of Victoria, Jake of the groom are Kathy and Claudia shared their and the late Darell Baldspecial day with them. win, of Shelbina and HarThe bride was attend- vey and Louise Millon, of ed by here sister Ashlyn Centralia.

Wheelan, of Paris and the The couple and their couples daughter Claudia daughter reside north Brianne Baldwin, of Hol- of Holliday on the famliday. ily farm where the groom The groom was attend- farms on the family farm.