Monroe County Appeal, March 14, 2013 • Week 11

UN & GAMES On Thursday, March 14, the Paris R-II Elementary School staff will host a Spring Parent Night Classroom Carnival. Games will be held between 5:30-6:30 p.m., and dinner is set for 6:30-7 p.m.

Casey’s pizza will be served.

All who attend the event will be entered in the drawing for an XBox and other great prizes!

Everyone welcome!

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Monroe County Cancer Supporters raises over $31,000

Water rushes down Locust Street, closing the street, and into the roaring waters of the creek after the heavy rains and snow melt on Sunday, March 10.

ARMSE TO MEET FRIDAY, MARCH 15

The Hannibal Mark Twain Chapter of the Association of Retired Missouri State Employees (ARMSE) will meet on Friday, March 15, beginning a 11:30 a.m., at the Nutrition Center, 219 South Tenth Street, in Hannibal.

The program for March has yet to be finalized.

All current and retired State employees are encouraged to attend. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 573-221-4157.

HYMN SING TO BE HELD MARCH 16

The Hymn Sing for the Monroe Baptist Association will be held Saturday, March 16, at Crooked Creek Baptist Church, in Monroe County, starting at 5:30 p.m., with soup, sandwiches and dessert. The host church will provide soup and guests are asked to bring sandwiches or desert to share. The pastor, Rev. Kevin Keeling, will have scripture and prayer. The Hymn Sing portion of the evening will start at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome to attend and enjoy both times of fellowship and music.

R-II INFORMATIONAL MEETING MARCH 21

On Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m., in the Paris R-II High School cafeteria there will be a informational meeting for incoming freshmen at Paris High School. The information will cover high school graduation requirements, four year planning, and other important information about high school.

GOLF LEAGUE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, MARCH 18

The Mark Twain Country Club Men’s Golf League will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, March 18, at 6 p.m., at the club.

Madison C-3 Gymnasium saw a standing room only crowd of over 400 for the 3rd Annual Blow Cancer Away fundraiser by the Monroe County Cancer Supporters.

APPEAL PHOTO The Monroe County Cancer Supporters were looking to “Blow Cancer Away” with their 3rd Annual Blow Cancer Away fundraiser and found themselves in a tornado as they raised over $31,000 for their cause. Approximately 438 people showed up for the yearly event, this year held in Madison at the C-3 School gymnasium.

“One hundred percent of the proceeds raised tonight goes directly to your Monroe County neighbors, friends and family affected by cancer,” said MCCS President

Absentee team voting available in Monroe County

John Turner to the assembled.

On hand to help were members of the Madison Methodist youth and Paris Patriots organizations who served the meal, served drinks and helped clean up after the event.

The fundraiser was held at the Madison C-3 School, in Madison, on Saturday, March 9. The event featured a wonderful meal prepared

by Lynn and Connie Duvall and crew from the Madison Community Betterment organization and included

According to Monroe County Clerk Sandra Francis team voting will be provided prior to the April 2 General Municipal Election. Anyone who is shut in and unable to go to the polls may request the “Absentee team” to visit them in their home, or they may contact the Clerk’s office to be put on the permanent disabled list. Missouri Election Law 115.284 (I) establishes an absentee voting process to assist persons with permanent disabilities in the exercise of their voting rights.

Clerk Francis urges anyone who would like to be placed on the list to contact her office by either mail or telephone. Those people who are already on the permanent list will remain on the list and do not need to contact the office.

Individuals may contact the County Clerks Office by either mail at 300 North Main, Room 204, or telephone at 660-3275106.

The team will visit area nursing homes on Tuesday, March 26.

ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls donated by Dawn Peak, and drinks. The meal cost was a free-will donation.

There were numerous items that were available through both a silent and live auction, with auctioneer Jerry Arends, and lots of information about how an attendee can help fight cancer in Monroe County including an informational Relay For Life of Monroe County booth.

To help defray the costs of the banquet MCCS obtained sponsorships. There are four levels of sponsor-

ship – Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Sponsors names were used in event advertising and appeared on banners at the event and were used in thank you advertising. (See thank you in next week’s Monroe County Appeal) President John Turner gave an overview of the group’s history. According to Turner, the group was organized to help Monroe County cancer patients and their family.

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PARIS SENIOR CENTER TO HOST MAYORS FOR MEALS DAY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 The Paris Senior Citizens’ Center announced today that it would be holding Mayors For Meals Day as a part of its March For Meals campaign. Paris Mayor Jim Buckman will be participating in the event to show his support for our community’s homebound and hungry seniors.

The center’s Mayors For Meals Day event, on Wednesday, March 20, will include the local mayor delivering meals to homebound clients.

“We are excited about having the Honorable Jim Buckman participate in our Mayors for Meals Day event,” said Administrator Tara Sheffield. “Our mayor has been involved with our program in the past and the national Mayors For Meals Day is an excellent way to continue our relationship. We know that he shares our compassion for the needs of seniors in our community.”

March For Meals is a national campaign during the month of March, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOW AA), which seeks

Senior Center Administrator Tara Sheffield touts Mayors for Meals Day.

to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the lo-

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OPINION

JUST A THOUGHT

UST ASK DAVE...

The Voices • Family Series-Part One

From the desk of the Editor

BY LISA TALTON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

BY DAVID EALES EDITOR appeal@parismo.net

Wow neighbors helping neighbors – this year to the tune of over $31,000 raised.

You just can’t say enough about Monroe County Cancer Supporters President John Turner and the job he and his organization did with the Blow Cancer Away fundraiser, held on Saturday Night, March 9, at the Madison Schools.

Each year MCCS rotates the dinner to different towns in Monroe County to make it a “county” event.

This consideration is rewarded with annually standing room only crowds, large fundraising totals and numerous auction donations from grateful and dedicated supporters.

It goes to show my constant view that my neighbors helping neighbors is a simple concept. MCCS was the brainchild of two county residents (Joanne Bonney and Melinda James) who took the idea to a local organization Monroe County Saddle Club) who took it and ran it into the fantastic cancer organization that it is today. It was a simple formula that was turned into an extremely successful equation.

Anyone that has been diagnosed with cancer in Monroe County can approach this philanthropic organization and they will help. There help is not limited to

DAVID EALES just money. I have seen requests for members to help with housework, with snow removal, with chauffeuring and with other non-monetary requests. If you need it done MCCS can help get it done.

One cancer event done and one to go! Next on the eradicating cancer in Monroe County calendar is the 2013 Relay For Life of Monroe County to be held on the weekend of June 22-23.

This annual overnight event is a celebration of cancer survivors and an evening of memories for those dearly departed in the always moving and emotional Luminary Ceremony. For more information on Relay For Life contact Chairperson Ali Rentschler for details. Teams are being formed and accepted and money is in the process of being raised with more fundraising done the day of the event.

Have a great week!

Dave

MY TURN

Everyone Is Right Sometimes

When I get discouraged about the lack of cooperation between our members of Congress, I sometimes think that it would be a good idea to throw all of the present Congress out of office and start over.

When I get in that mood I think about Senator Rand Paul on the right and former Congressman Barney Frank on the left and consider what it would be like to have all of the new Congress be like either of them or even worse half of each of them fighting all the time.

Senator Paul made recent headlines by his filibuster in the U.S. Senator in which he held the floor for some 13 hours in holding up the nomination of John Brennan as CIA director. Senator Paul wanted an answer to the question of whether the President can authorize the use of lethal force like a drone attack on U.S. soil, and without a trial. After the filibuster the Senator received an answer to a more specific related question from Attorney General Holder that the President does not have the authority to use a drone to kill an American not engaged in actual combat on American soil. Whatever the motivation for this action may have been, Mr.

Paul has received praise from many for passing the question and the back of the hand from Senator McCain for Paul’s actions.

The continued used of drones must be subject to our constitutional rights as American citizens and to our agreed American values. Even the Post Dispatch had a good reception for Mr. Paul’s demand for an answer. This raises the interesting question that if liberals and conservatives in and out of Congress were able to recognize an action or idea of a political opponent as very good or at least useful and says so publicly wouldn’t it become a lot easier to try to work out differences with each other? And wouldn’t the same idea be valuable if those of us who have demonized the President or the Tea Party find a way to acknowledge a good action or ideas advanced by either of them.

For starters and for practice repeat after me “Senator Rand Paul was right to raise the question and the Post Dispatch was right in praising him for doing so.”

If any or all of that sticks in your throat, repeat as needed with a full glass of water or something.

RJF

During the next couple weeks or so I am going to be talking about the family.

I believe our families today are hurting and broken and due to those facts we are seeing a lot of problems in the schools and other places. I am a person who believes things can always get better and that when each one of us decides to take a look at ourselves and see how we can be part of the solution instead of the problem then we become those very people who change the world because we have changed our families for the better. Without strong, healthy families we cannot have a strong, healthy environment for our precious children to grow up in.

I work with young children mostly ten and younger and over the past seven months I have had the opportunity to hear the voices of our next lawyers,

LISA TALTON teachers, factory workers, doctors, scientists, daycare providers, custodians etc.

Day in and day out I listen to them as they tell me their thoughts or they tell me about the new game they got or the movie they watched over the weekend.

Before I can really get in to what I want to say about the family I want to first give you a glimpse into some of the things I have been hearing and witnessing from our young, precious children. I believe we need to have a realistic view

As Time Goes By

All yesteryears are reprinted in the exact text of the original issue 90 Years Ago March 16, 1923 A Wildcat For a Pet: Harlan Ray came home from the government hospital at Prescott, Ariz., Tuesday, fully recovered.

He brought with him a full-grown lynx or wildcat, the first one many Paris people had ever seen. The cat was about the size of a bulldog and looked even more ferocious. However, Harlan says it is perfectly gentle as he has raised it since it was four weeks old. Harlan has been in Whipple Barracks, Prescott, Ariz., for several years, receiving treatment for tuberculosis. The government physicians have pronounced him fully recovered and he never looked better in his life.

He says he also feels as week as he ever did. Harlan spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with his sister, Miss Gladys Ray, at Paris, going on to Mt. Sterling, Ill., where his parents now live.

After 22 Years of Service the Boilers are now Cold in the Old Power Plant: For the second time in 22 years the boilers are cold in the old power plant in Paris while just across the railroad track the new Fairbanks-Morse 200 horsepower engines are purring away supplying the service that the worn out steam engines and dynamos are too feeble to perform. The new cur-

rent was turned into the wires at 6 p.m. Monday and fires under the steam boilers across the tracks died out for the second time since Paris first had electric lights. The other time was when a windstorm blew over the old smokestack.

75 Years Ago March 17, 1938 Davis Brothers Sell: Hugh and Russell Davis, owners of the Davis Brothers Garage, sold their present garage building this week to John Crutcher and Wm. Todd, operators of the Farm Bureau Service Co., who will use it in connection with the present service station they have leased from the Conoco company, as a sales and storage room for the Farm Bureau’s stock of feed, seeds, fencing and other articles.

Davis Brothers, who own the lot just east of the present building, plan to start immediately the construction of a new garage building on that lot.

It will be 60x60 and will have both front and rear entrances. They will give possession of their present building on May 1.

Discussed School Problems: Every Monroe County District was represented at a meeting of directors in Paris, Tuesday. Much of the time was spent in discussing requirements for getting aid, An interesting thing was that of the Buckman district, the richest in the county, gets no state aid because it gets all the rev-

Dear Editor, I am writing this to the residents of our community: We (the Senior Center Board Members and I) believe you are in an excellent position to assist Senior Citizens Community Center in addressing senior hunger, a serious problem currently plaguing

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he missed his older brother and how it had been so long since he talked to him.

I asked him if his older brother was gone somewhere and he said no. I said then why haven’t you seen or talked to him. He then told me that he had been playing his DS first thing in the morning until he had to leave for school and then had been playing it late into the night. I thought he was joking but he was serious. I told him there was an easy solution to that–stop playing his DS and hang out with his brother. He said, “That is too hard. I think I am addicted.”

(This is very common.

More and more elementary children are spending countless hours a day playing video games and a lot of them are not even rated for their age.) *A first grader said this to me: “Guess what Mrs. Talton? My dad said when I turn 21 he is going to take me to the bar.”

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of where things are before we can turn them around. *Two third grade girls came up to me at recess and said this to me: “Hey Mrs. Talton. When we get older we are going to have babies together. We are not going to get married or have husbands. My mom doesn’t have a husband and she said she doesn’t need a man so I don’t either.” *A second grade boy was talking to me and told me he got this really cool new game called Killer Boss. He was not really sure of the exact name but said he played it on his mom’s phone and it was really cool. I said it didn’t sound like a good game especially with that name and he said, “Oh yah it is. There are all kinds of weapons like machine guns, grenades, daggers, knives, and pistols that you can use to kill the boss.” *A second grade boy said his dad was getting him a pistol for Christmas. *Another first grade boy was telling me how much

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enue it needs from 15 cent levy. The state rule is that at least 20 cents must be levied and an average attendance of at least 8 pupils must be had before the state will make up the difference between what the levy brings in and the $750 it has set as necessary income for a rural school. The highest rural levy is 65 cents in the Mudd district.

50 Years Ago March 14, 1968 Approves Tentative Route for U.S. 24 Highway By-Pass Around Paris: At a recent meeting of the State Highway Commission a tentative line for rerouting U.S. Highway 24 around Paris was approved. Starting at a point approximately two miles west of Paris and a quarter to a half mile east of the Major Drive-In Theatre, the road would leave the present highway, cross the railroad on what is now designated for a overpass at the cut near the Glenn Estil McGee farm, run northeast along the west side of Paris and cross Middle Fork of Salt River in the river bend just north of Paris water plant and come back to present U.S. 24 at or near the Hogan M.F.A. Service Station at the top of Palmyra Hill, in sight of the Paris Business section. From there it will run diagonally northeast to present U.S. 24 three quarters of the mile east of present U.S. 24 and 15 intersection north of town, then go east of pres-

our community and other communities across the United States.

The Paris Senior Citizens’ Community Center participates in the national March For Meals campaign. This campaign is intended to generate public awareness, recruit new volunteers and increase local fundraising.

ent U.S. 24 and 15 intersection north of town, then go east either on or adjacent to the present highway to a point east of Goss near the Otter Creek bridge. This is not yet decided.

25 Years Ago March 17, 1988 40 Firemen answer call to grass fires Tuesday: An area along State Highway 154, between Highway 107 and Perry, Missouri was filled with grass and bush fires Tuesday. Paris Rural Fire Department was asked to assist by the Perry Fire Department and they responded. Approximately 40 firemen and volunteers were needed to extinguish the fires. At first the fires were believed to have been deliberately set, but no investigation has been called at this time.

Davidson – Vitt Plan May 20 Wedding: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davidson and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Vitt announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Melissa and Ed, on May 20. The wedding will be an outdoor ceremony at 6 p.m. at the home of the bride’s parents. Missy is a 1987 Paris High School graduate and is attending Stephens College in Columbia.

Ed is a 1987 graduate of Paris High School, and is engaged in farming. All friend and relative are invited to attend the wedding.

We believe you have a unique platform from which to help us raise awareness about the issue of senior hunger.

Currently, we are working with the Mayor of Paris, to proclaim

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PARIS MERCURY

Paris R-II Math Contest Competitors

Forty-four productive units collected at Paris blood drive The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held Feb. 28, at the First Baptist Church in Paris. Forty-four productive units were collected. Each donation has the potential to save up to three lives. Our drive helped 132 patients.

Receiving donor pins were: Steve Schlabach, fivegallons; Donna Morgan, nine-gallons; John Turner, 11-gallons; Teddy DeOrnellis, 12-gallons; Dorothy Johnson; 12-gallons; Tom Threlkeld, 14-gallons.

First time donors were: Tim Troyer, Seth Holland, Stephanie Coblentz.

Other presenters were: George Keenor, Ed Bordeleau, Jerry Crigler, Donna Turnbough, Richard Hibler, Richard Robertson, Tammy Robertson, Claude G. Rutherford, Donna Adams, Glenda Miller, Lloyd Huffman, Darrin DeOrnellis, Bob Mckinney, Heather Hathaway, Charles Holland, Sally Pease, Joshua Mitchell, Dennis Allen, Libby Williams, Wayne Coblentz, Dane Kendrick, Jason Thomas,

Paris R-II Math Contest Participants, left to right: First row - Saylor Forsyth (5th), Delaney Wheelan (5th), Marlena Long (6th), Charlie Vitt (4th), Kaison Berrey (5th), Konnor Heitmeyer (5th), Luke Hunter (4th Alt.), Brock Miller (4th), Danielle Anderson (5th alt.). Second row - Jessie Hoffman (6th), Delaney Miller (6th), Mollie Cupp (6th alt.), Sarah Vestal (6th), Victoria Hamilton (5th), Alaynia Wheaton (4th), Laken Edwards (4th), Chris Ebbesmeyer (4th), Devin Brandl (6th). Third row - Bryce Dunlap (8th), Carmyn Holmes, Madison Wheelan (7th), Drew Lockhart (7th), Cameron Hunter (8th), Payton Ness (8th), Donna Haynes (8th), Chase Redington (8th), Robyn Batsell (7th), Britany Williams (8th), Ben Ebbesmeyer (8th), Brandon Williams (7th), Brett Miller (7th) and Tanner Anderson (8th).

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Bill Hammond, Kevin Dye, Mike Starrett, Les Wilkerson, Dennis Hollingsworth, Todd DeOrnellis, Sidney Threlkeld, P.J. Brown, Amanda Shumard, Jay Threlkeld, Debra Boulware, Susan Duncan, Jackie Bordeleau, Jamie Ebbesmeyer, Joy Ridgeway, Kyle Eckler, Alexis Dunham, Jo Reynolds.

Volunteer workers were: Phyllis Barton; Becky Vanlandingham; Joyce Hammond; Carol Schoonover; Kathy Gilmore and Nellana DeGraff. Other supporters were: Paris First Baptist Church; Paris Senior Center; Hickman’s IGA; Monroe County Co-op Service Co.; Xi Gamma Rho Sorority; Gleason Club; Country Homemakers Club; Cradle to College Club; Evans Club; P.E.O.; and Karen Conley, Monroe County Extension Office.

The next scheduled Red Cross Blood Drives will be May 2, June 27 and Sept.

26 at the Paris First Baptist Church.

Annual Turkey Hunt for Persons with Disabilities set for April 28 The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Paris Lions Club has scheduled the Annual Turkey Hunt for disabled persons that will be held at Mark Twain Lake. The hunt will occur during the 2013 Missouri Spring Turkey season April 27 and April 28, in the Indian Creek Recreation Area. The hunt will be restricted to 20 permanently disabled (non-ambulatory, semi-ambulatory) individuals having a valid 2013 Missouri spring season turkey tag and a hunter safety certification card.

All hunters must comply with the 2013 Missouri Department of Conservation hunting regulations. To insure a safe hunt-

ing experience, certain procedures will be in effect throughout the two-day hunt. All hunters will be required to have hunter education. Hunter must stay in blind at all time while in the field. A permit is required from the Missouri Department of Conservation for the use of a crossbow.

Interested individuals can get an application by calling the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 573-735-4097. Completed applications must be received before April 3 to qualify for the hunt. A drawing to select participants will be April 5 at 1 p.m. at Mark Twain Lake Project Office.

Marguerite Jones hosts Country Homemakers First Place Math Team, left to right, Donna Haynes, Tanner Anderson, Ben Ebbesmeyer and Britany Williams.

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Marguerite Jones was hostess of the Feb. 5, meeting of the Country Homemakers Club. Fourteen members and guest Barb Nobis attended the meeting and quilting bee. Marguerite gave a devotional titled “Mean Mother”.

Country Homemakers Valentine Party was at the Senior Center on Feb. 8.

Club members chose to make a donation to Can-

cer Supporters in lieu of exchanging Valentine gifts.

Members were also asked to donate desserts to the Cancer Supporters benefit at the Madison School on March 9.

Country Homemakers will help at Monroe Manor for the March birthday bingo party on March 20. Volunteers are Mary Hayhurst, Gayln Daffron, Lois Spencer and Verna Spangler will

LENTEN FISH FRY St. Frances Cabrini Church Friday, March 15 4:30 - 7 p.m.

attend. The club will supply prizes. The party will begin at 2 p.m.

Following the carry-in luncheon, members got busy making quilts for donations.

Shirley Ensor was hostess of the March 5 carry-in luncheon. Members were asked to wear green and bring green dishes in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The

one to see:

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

Slaughter Steers & Heifers Monday 10 a.m.

REGULAR FEEDER CATTLE SALE March 11, 2013 Receipts:1536 Hd. COMPUTER AVE - TOP 871 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 27-300-400 lbs..................163.00-195.00 81-400-500 lbs................171.00-200.00 154-500-600 lbs................162.00-177.25 222-600-700 lbs.................148.00-170.00 247-700-800 lbs................129.00-137.00 131-800-900 lbs.................127.00-130.90 556 Heifers: Medium & Large Frame Hd.

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MARK TWAIN COUNTRY CLUB East of Paris, Hwy. 154

Sandwiches, Chips, & Soft Drinks Sold on Site.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Adam Turner (573) 473-7304 Mark Twain Country Club (660) 327-4411 Not responsible for accidents

17-300-400 lbs.................145.00-158.00 49-400-500 lbs.................141.00-157.00 141-500-600 lbs...............138.00-150.50 198-600-700 lbs.................133.00-139.00 122-700-800 lbs.................127.00-132.00 21-800-900 lbs..................124.00-125.50 9 Bred Cows: Better Cows: Small,Old Thin: 790.00-1050.00 77 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 83.00-93.50; Bulk: 78.00-83.00; Low: 70.00-77.00; Thin: 60.00 & Down 23 Slaughter Bulls: 94.50-107.00; Thin: 82.00-93.00 All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: 41 Hd. 22 Steers: Top: 126.50; Choice 2&3: 123.00-126.50; Mixed Select: 118.00120.00 19 Heifers: Top: 125.75; Choice 2&3: 123.00-125.75 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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MADISON TIMES

Madison Homemakers meets March 7, creates trip committee The Madison Homemakers Club met at the Community Center on March 7, the February meeting having been postponed on account of inclement weather.

Vice President Darleen McNutt presided in the absence of President Karen Forsyth. The meeting began with reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the Membership Pledge, and the Lord’s Prayer. Nancy

Schofield presented the devotional “Savor the Flavor.” Linda Brainard had a “Find the Word” game, which was won by Dawn Arnold.

There were 17 members present who answered the roll call with a Valentine verse. The group discussed several possibilities for a club trip later this year.

A trip committee composed of Kathy McCoy, Elsie Mallory and

Donna Newbrough will meet and then present ideas to be voted on by members at our next meeting.

Elsie won the drawing for the hostess gift.

Nancy Campbell and Joyce Narveson received gifts from their respective Secret Pals.

Refreshments of muffins, fruit salad, soda and coffee were served by hostesses Mary Ann Gibler and Nancy Scho-

field and the meeting adjourned to meet on March 28, at 9 a.m. at the Community Center with Bonnie Crain and Karen as hostesses.

The annual Soup Supper was held the evening of March 7, at the Community Center, with 20 members and 10 guests attending. After a time of good food and fellowship Bingo was played with everyone ending up with a prize.

Missouri Angus Breeders’ Futurity names their Show and Sale Champions

LEFT: RCC Lady X 103 won reserve champion division 9 female at the 2013 Missouri Angus Breeders’ Futurity Show and Sale, Feb. 23, in Columbia. Ragsdale Cattle Company, Paris, consigned the winning female.

BELOW: Hillard Bismark 204 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2013 Missouri Angus Breeders’ Futurity Show and Sale, Feb. 23, in Columbia. Hillard Cattle Company, Holliday, consigned the March 2012 son of S A V Bismarck 5682. He first claimed champion division 1. Jeff Mafi, Stillwater, Okla., evaluated the 86 entries.

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Holliday Horizons 4-H Club News

by Club Reporter Molly McGee

Molly McGee Holliday Horizons 4-H Club met Sunday, March 3, at the Holliday School. Roll call was “How did you introduce yourself at Achievement Day” was answered by the 24 members that were present. Pledges were led by Molly McGee and Rebecca Youse. Old business was discussed. The swimming party was a success and Achievement day went very well. Nineteen members represented the club.

Project meetings were discussed, Clover Kids met before the regular meeting, First year shooting sports meeting was held on Feb. 26 and Meats Judging took place. The Jr. Meats team placed first. Several club members participated. Reagan Ragsdale took first individual, Ryan Ragsdale 5th and Zackary Ensor with 6th. Great Job!!! Patrick Ensor was on the Sr. Meats Judging team and was 2nd individual.

4-H camp was discussed and there will be a Hawaiian Paradise Theme this year. Camp is scheduled for June 10 through the 14 and spring trash pick is scheduled for our Sunday, April 7 meeting. The club will also be cleaning the Bethel Cemetery at a date to be announced. Meeting was adjourned.

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Around The County...

*Golf

League Organizational Meeting... The Mark Twain Country Club Men’s Golf League will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, March 18, at 6 p.m., at the club. *Madison School Play cancelled... The Madison Junior and High School drama department’s production of HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRANDPA has been canceled. Originally it was to be performed on Saturday, March 23. *Save the Date - Sunday, Sept. 15... Santa Fe Christian Church of Santa Fe, will celebrate their 175th Anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15. Everyone is invited for lunch with a program following. *Friends of Library To Meet April 4... Mark Your Calendars Annual Meeting of Monroe County’s Friends of the Library, Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m., at the Roegge Room. The evening’s activities will include a review of current bestsellers, as well as purchases of available paperbacks and hardbacks. Refreshments will be served. See you there! *Veteran Service Officer to visit... A Veterans Service Officer, Missouri Veterans Commission, will be at the National Guard building, 310 E McKinsey Street, Moberly, each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Information and assistance concerning VA benefits for veterans, their dependents and/or survivors is available. For more information call 660-263-4960.

505 W Broadway Madison Mo.

TRIVIA

RESCHEDULED TO Tuesday, March 26 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Cozy 2 bedroom 1 bath home located in the quaint town of Madison MO. The open floor plan gives you the feeling of big living in this 1200 sq. ft. home. Enjoy the view from the enclosed porch all year round. The home sits on an oversized lot and is ready for you to make that move. Call Dianne Griffith at 660-651-1209.

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$74,000 13-0112

$40/TABLES (MAXIMUM 8 ADULT/TABLE) Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places Babysitting provided for ages 2 & up To reserve a table call 660-327-1035

SUZANNE GRIFFITH

Monroe County Relay For Life

Poker Run

SATURDAY, MAY 4 • COST $30/PERSON Sign up by April 1 and receive FREE T-shirt or Badge. FREE lunch at end of ride.

Ride for a cause all monies go to Monroe County Relay For Life.

For more info call Verna 660-327-5233.

21329 Monroe Rd 1191 Madison, Mo. Large stately 2 story home with attached 2 car garage on 80 acres m/l. This home has all the features you expect of a home of this caliber.

Set looking over the land it resides on.

Call Eddy Mitchell at 573-473-4622

$359,000 12-1002

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

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

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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Thursday, March 28, of every year, to be Meals On Wheels Day, in Monroe County. He will be campaigning and supporting our efforts on March 20, Mayors For Meals Day, by helping deliver meals to our homebound clients.

The Paris Senior Center will be hosting a fundraiser on March 28. We have asked local eating establishments to join us in our first annual Taste of Monroe County for Meals on Wheels.

We are asking for a donation of $10.00 from our local eating establishments. This will reserve a table to showcase their “specialties” or ‘foods’ offered by their business.

We will be selling a plate to the public for a taste of foods offered from businesses that have a reserved table. The public

will vote for their favorites and those businesses will have bragging rights in Monroe County. This is a great way to show your support in and for our community and reach potential new customers.

We hope you will consider joining us and support our fundraising efforts.

We will be inviting different social media to cover the event. I would be delighted to answer any questions that you may have and can be reached at 660-327-5824 or tarasheffield@ymail.com. Thank you for your serious consideration of our request.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely, Tara Sheffield, Administrator Senior Citizens Community Center

SENIOR CENTER NEWS WEEKLY MENU

Monday, March 18--Friday, March 22

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

Monday - BBQ Riblette on Bun, French Fries, Oriental Slaw, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Tuesday - Chicken Salad w/ Crackers, BLT Pasta Salad, Pickled Beets, Angel Peach Dessert Wednesday - Salisbury Steak, Creamed Potatoes & Peas, Apple Crisp, Wheat Bread Thursday - Country Style Ribs, Roasted Redskins, Fried Cabbage, Country Apple Dessert, Garlic Bread Friday - Fried Chicken, Potato Wedges, Spinach Bake, Strawberries & Peaches, Biscuit

Hand & Foot • Bingo •The Hand & Foot Club met on Thursday, March 7, at the Paris Senior Center with 16 members participating. Drawing for the meal tickets was held and the winners were Martha Cullifer and Floyd Seelow.

•Bingo was held on Monday, March 11, with 11 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Dorothy Hufty and Jeanne Mitchell.

•Call us for all your catering needs.

•Anything from Fried Chicken with all the sides to your favorite desserts.

Dear Editor, I think the City of Paris and Monroe County crews did a fantastic job in working together to clear streets and rural roads during our last two snow storms and believe they all need special thanks. Also, the electrical employees for restoring power to many, many residents. Monroe County and the City of Paris should be proud.

I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Monroe County Road and Bridge crew for keeping the rural roads open. I especially want to thank Mr. Louis Weber, who opened my driveway so I could get to treatment.

I also want to express my deepest appreciation to the Monroe County Cancer Supporters for their help and generous contribution which helped tremendously with gas usage back and forth to Columbia. Barb McCall, thank you. I also appreciate and thank each and everyone involved with the Cancer Support Group. This is a great service for the Monroe County community.

The Paris area community has good combined efforts/organizations in many ways. That is essential for a small community.

Again, my sincere appreciation.

Michael Mallory

PARIS R-II SCHOOL MENU

Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22

Breakfast Menu

Monday - French Toast Sticks, Chilled Pears, Cereal or Oatmeal, Toast & Jelly, Chilled Pears Tuesday - Pancake Griddle Sandwich, Oranges, Cereal or Oatmeal, Yogurt, Peaches Wednesday - Opaa! Egg & Cheese Pizza, Peaches, Cereal or Oatmeal, Yogurt, Peaches Thursday - Breakfast Burrito w/ Salsa, Potato Rounds, Juice, Cereal or Oatmeal, Toast & Jelly, Juice Friday - Biscuit & Gravy, Sausage, Pineapple, Cereal or Oatmeal, Yogurt, Pineapple

Lunch Menu

Monday - Cheeseburger or BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Broccoli, Pineapple, Fruit Tuesday - Chicken Nacho’s w/ White Queso or Burrito Supreme, Garden Salad, Texas Pinto’s, Oranges, Fruit Wednesday - Chicken Patty or Home Baked Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Green Beans, Grapes, Fruit, Opaa! Hot Roll Thursday - Lasagna w/ WG Italian Bread or Pig in a Blanket, Spinach Salad, Glazed Carrots, Peaches, Fruit Friday - Opaa! Cheese Pizza or Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun, Garden Salad, Mexicali Corn, Tropical Fruit, Fruit

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

MADISON C-3 SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22

Breakfast Menu

Monday - French Toast Sticks, Sausage, Juice & Milk Tuesday - Breakfast Burger, Tots, Juice & Milk Wednesday - Pancakes, Sausage, Oranges, Milk Thursday - Oatmeal with Berries, Donut, Milk Friday - Biscuit w/ Sausage Gravy, Juice & Milk

AREA NEWS

Funding Your Child’s College Education

By Nancy Baca, State Farm® Agent

Are you looking for a great gift to give to the children in your life this holiday season? If so, consider giving the gift of higher education. It’s never too early to start saving money for your child’s education – or as a gift for your nieces, nephews, or grandchildren.

Long after toys are broken or outgrown, a college savings account will still be appreciated.

Three popular ways to save for college are: 529 Plans. These “qualified tuition programs” allow you to save and pre-pay for college tuition under Section 529 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code. The 529 college savings plan allows you or any other family member to open an account specifically for future higher education expenses. A 529 plan lets you invest in any public college or university in your state at present-day prices. Residency requirements apply.

Your investment is tax-deferred and distributions from the fund are exempt from federal income tax.

Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA). A Coverdell ESA is a trust that lets you contribute funds earmarked for future educational costs (elementary and secondary education through college and graduate school), up to $2,000 per year, per child. Contributions can begin at birth and continue until a child turns 18 years of age. Coverdell ESA accounts are exempted from federal income tax and withdrawals are tax-free.

UGMA and UTMA Accounts. You can also set up a college account for your child under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) or the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA). With these two accounts you can make monetary gifts towards your child’s future educational needs without setting up a trust. Minors can take control of the funds when they reach the age of trust termination (which is age 18 to 21, depending on state and account restrictions). The donor pays no taxes. Income from UGMA/UTMA accounts must be reported on the child’s tax return, but the assets are taxed at a much lower tax rate than those of an adult.

Talk to your financial advisor before moving forward with any of these educational account options.

Before investing in a 529 plan, consider the plans investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses.

Contact the plan issuer for an official statement containing this and other information. Read it carefully.

An investor should consider, before investing, whether the investor’s or designated beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state’s qualified tuition program.

Securities Issued by State Farm VP Management Corp. For more information, call 1-800-447-4930.

Securities, insurance and annuity products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed and are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal.

Investing involves risk, including potential for loss.

State Farm Agents do not provide tax, legal or investment advice

HOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU

Lunch Menu Monday - Ravioli, Cheese Breadstick, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit, Milk Tuesday - Chicken Fajita w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Seasoned Rice, Black Beans, Peaches, Milk Wednesday - Roasted Chicken with Bread, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn on the Cob, Apple Crisp, Milk Thursday - Frito Chili Pie, Celery with Peanut Butter Dip, Romaine Salad, Melon Chunks, Milk Friday - Turkey Wrap, Sweet Potato Fries, Ramen Salad, Applesauce, Milk **Alternative luncheon option available daily WW=Whole Wheat WG=Whole Grain Menus subject to change

Transition estate planning class set for March 27 The Planning for Transitions in Life program is rescheduled for Wednesday, March 27, from 1-4 p.m., at the City Hall, in Monroe City.

Participants are encouraged to register. Please contact the University of Missouri Extension-Monroe County at (660) 327-4158 with any questions or to register.

Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of an estate. Estate planning typically attempts to eliminate uncertainties over the ad-

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ministration of a probate and maximize the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses.

This course will assist you with basic planning questions and will give you the knowledge to confidently seek professional help on your planning journey. A wise man once said that the longest journey starts with a single step. The process of estate planning may seem overwhelming, but education (exposure) and breaking the steps in to smaller concerns will make the task easier to accomplish.

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Sat. - Sun. • 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.

504 B Main St., Paris • 660-327-5005

Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22

Breakfast Menu

Monday - Cereal, Toast Tuesday - Pancakes, Bacon Wednesday - Blueberry Muffin, Sausage Patty Thursday -Biscuit & Gravy Friday - Casey’s Donut, Sausage Patty

Lunch Menu

Monday - Sack Lunch Tuesday -Mini Corn Dogs, Vegetable, Fruit, Cookie Wednesday - Goulash, Vegetable, Fruit Thursday - Vegetable Soup, Fruit, Crackers, Peanut Butter Sandwich Friday - Cheeseburger, Vegetable, Fruit, Cookie ***Cereal is served as an alternate choice for breakfast ***Milk is offered with each meal

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, April 6 • 10 a.m. with Real Estate to Sell at Noon

AUCTION LOCATION:

4-H Building at the Paris Fairgrounds in Paris, Mo. PROPERTY LOCATION: 4-H Building at the Paris Fairgrounds in Paris, Mo. Directions: From Main Street in Paris, turn East onto E Locust Street which will take you to the Fairgrounds. Watch for signs day of the sale.

REAL ESTATE TO SELL AT NOON BY REMOTE AT THE FAIRGROUND LOCATION

This large Colonial 2-story home is located at 406 Cooper Ave in Paris. It is situated on a large 85’x200’ lot. The home consists of approx. 2944 sq ft of living area, an unfinished basement and an unfinished attic. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a large dining room and a large family/living room area. There are built in cabinets in the dining room and a fireplace in the family room. This home exhibits a lot of character, beautiful wood work and hard wood flooring. The exterior of the home is vinyl sided with a large front porch and attached 2-car carport. The large yard boasts mature trees and a 12’x22’ outbuilding, originally used as a carriage house. There is handicap accessibility in back of the home.

Please call Wheeler Auctions to schedule an appointment to view this home.

Also selling will be Personal Property includes: 2008 Toyota Prius; Household & Health Care; Knitting Machine & Clothing Press; Furniture; Antiques & Collectibles; Jewelry & Silver; Lawn & Outdoor Items.

Auctioneers Note: This auction will be conducted in a “sit-down” style at the 4-H Building. The Home and Car will be sold at this same location. We welcome your attendance. - CHAS

SELLER: Estate of Nancy Stone List is subject to additions and deletions. Not Responsible for accidents or theft. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over this advertising.

For more information please contact Wheeler Auctions at 660-327-5890 or visit our website at www.wheelerauctions.com.

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AREA CHURCHES Pastor David Holmes

Services at Holliday Christian Church on Sunday, March 10 were opened with welcome from Reverend David Holmes following the prelude by Jane Akers, organist. The congregation welcomed Gerald and Carole Roberts – home from their southern travels.

A sign-up sheet for purchase of Easter Lilies is available at the rear of the sanctuary. A group of volunteers from the church will work at the Central Missouri Food Bank during the morning of March 16. The Granville Christian Church will host the county-wide hymn sing on Sunday evening, March 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Happy birthday was sung to: Cory Putnam.

The opening hymn, “How Great Thou Art!” was sung; pastoral prayer and “Gloria Patri” followed.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Pete Olney, Bob Wisner, Rumiko Castleman, Beverly Wandrey, Charlene Heathman and Lysa Holmes. Sympathy was extended to the family of Jim Shumard.

The prayer hymn, “He Hideth My Soul”, was sung; singing was followed by pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer.

“Bread of Heaven” was the communion hymn

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Farmer’s Day at Granville Christian Church is Sunday, March 17. The church celebrates agriculture and rural life that day and all attending are invited to wear their “farm” clothes. A carry-in lunch follows the service.

The church will host a Young Adult night on Wednesday, March 20.

Young adults and their families are invited to a spaghetti dinner to begin at 5:30 p.m. Later, the children will have activities downstairs as the young adults meet upstairs. Activities will end at 7:30 p.m.

The Chain of Prayer will be Saturday, March 23. Everyone is invited to sign up to pray in the sanctuary a half-hour or hour in the beauty of silence. This is part of a prayer chain of Disciples Churches all through the season of Lent.

Two youth and Pastor Fran are planning a trip to Kentucky June 30 to July 6 to a work camp where they will repair and paint homes of the elder-

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sung. Serving as elders were Jerry Ragsdale and Gary Wilson; deacons were Gene Carter and Johnny Ragsdale. Offertory prayer and the doxology closed the communion portion of the service following sharing of communion and offering collection.

Reverend Holmes’ message on this Sabbath was based on scripture from Luke 15:11-22; the familiar parable of the Lost Son. “What is God Like?” was the headline.

The closing hymn, “A Child of the King”, was followed by prayer and singing of “The Spirit Song” to close morning worship.

The monthly congregational meeting was held immediately following services. Chairman Gerald Roberts called the meeting to order. Minutes and financial reports for February were read and approved. Guy Callison gave an update on cost of furnace replacement for consideration and voting at a later date. The meeting was adjourned on motion by Jerry Ragsdale.

Zelmajo Ragsdale opened Bible Study reading “God Offers You Rest”.

Jim McMorris then led the group in prayer and in additional study of the Gospelwriter Luke.

Pastor Fran Schnarre

ly and disabled. If other youth (completing sixth grade or older) or adults are interested in going, please contact Pastor Fran Schnarre, (573) 8192954. The workcampers plan to serve a fundraising dinner April 21 after Sunday worship.

We are renewing our commitment to pray for 80 young adults, youth and children. Fifteen prayer partners have been recruited. We are also collecting spare change in a jar at the church for Relay for Life. We are still seeking names of soldiers in the combat zone in order to send a care package. Please forward names to Brenda Coffman. Three boxes were mailed recently.

Come as you are to learn about following Jesus in our informal worship service. We worship together at 11 a.m. the first, third and fifth Sundays. (Upcoming dates: March 17 and 31). Sunday School for all ages is held every week at 10 a.m.

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Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, March 10, with 44 members in attendance. Rev. Holmes led the Greetings and Announcements. Prayer requests were shared and Rev. Holmes led the morning prayer. The Adult Choir sang for special music.

Rev. Holmes delivered a message from Luke 15:132, “What is God Like”.

Communion was shared and tithes were offered.

All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Junior high and high school youth groups meet Wednesdays, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; An Adult Sunday School class

Pastor David Holmes

has begun, led by Jenn Skrocki, at 10 a.m., each Sunday morning; Saturday, March 16, we will volunteer at the Mid-Missouri Food Bank from 9 a.m. to noon. Order forms for church tee shirts will be taken until April 7. The order form is in the back of the sanctuary. Quarterly Disciples Hymn Sing at Granville, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Service on Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m. Serving Sunday, March 17: Frieda Holohan and Susan Purdy, Elders; Joe Hulen, Angela Purdy, Mike and Bonnie Peterson, Deacons. Frieda Holohan, communion preparer. All are welcome to attend Sunday services.

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Pastor Wesley Hammond

A report was given about the disaster relief ministry on Saturday involving the tree limb removal by the Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief program. Several families were helped and weather prevailed.

Annie Armstrong Home Mission Easter offering is this month. Also during the week: Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 a.m., Lenten Breakfast (Paris Senior Center), Ronnie Fields, speaker, and that evening church Business meeting is at 8:06 p.m. Other scheduled events will be at the regular time.

Diana Hammond gave the children’s sermon demonstrating a bottle with money in it - $1.00. They could not get the cap off but they did not want to throw it away. Diana used a mechanism to open the bottle and they discovered there was a $20.00 bill. She explained that every per-

son has the same value and our mission offering helps reach each person.

Steve Ensor gave the “Call to Worship” from Psalm 67. Brenda Ensor played the piano for the personal worship moment and Cheryl Gholson directed the adult choir special music.

Reverend Wesley Hammond’s sermon was from Hebrews 11:23-28, entitled, “By Faith Moses Chose”.

Great miracles have occurred because of faith of one man or woman. Faith should be evident in our life because God wants to do amazing things in our life. Moses’ faith is something we can pattern in our life. He had the opportunity to be raised in comfort and great wealth but he chose God’s pattern for his life because his intention was looking ahead to his reward.

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Pastor John Grimmett

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service Sunday, March 10. The ushers for this week’s service were Albert Sinkclear, John Gilmore, and Luka Gilmore. Patti Grimmett led the congregation into worship service with, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus.” The call to worship was, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.”

Pastor John Grimmett led responsive reading from Psalm 30. Pastor John Grimmett read the announcements and asked for prayer concerns & celebrations. He gave a pastoral prayer and The Lord’s Prayer.

The chancel choir performed the special music piece, “Calvary Medley.”

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read the scripture reading from Luke 15. He also gave the message, “When God Rejoices.” The closing hymn was, “Just As I Am.” The benediction response was, “Amen.” Patti Grimmett led the congregation out of worship service with, ‘Near the Cross.”

The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold worship service next Sunday, March 17. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Announcements (All times p.m.): Wednesdays - 3:30 Kids group, 5 Youth group, Adult Choir 7 Sundays - 2:30 Addicts Victorious.

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The First Christian Church is pleased to invite everyone to enjoy the Easter Cantata, “The Power of the Cross, A Musical Praising Christ, the Risen Lamb” by Marty Parks for worship on Palm Sunday, March 24, at 10:45 a.m. There will also be a carry-in dinner following the Cantata. Everyone is welcome. Special services for Holy Week include a Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m., a Community Good Friday Service at the Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 29, and an Early Easter Service at 8 a.m., Easter Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., and a regular Easter Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 31.

Upcoming announcements include (all times p.m. unless indicated): Wednesday, March 13 Lenten Prayer Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday Nite Live 5:30, Youth 6, and Choir 6:30, plus a reminder that the March Board Meeting has been canceled; Wednesday, March 20 - Lenten Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m., Wednesday Nite Live 5:30, Youth 6, and Choir 6:30; Thursday, March 21 - Monroe Manor 10 a.m.; Wednesday, March 27 - Lenten Breakfast 6:30 a.m.; and Friday, March 29 - Office closed.

Those celebrating a birthday this week are Stephanie Eckler and Larry James.

The Elder’s Helping Hands for March are Louise O’Fallon and Sally Blackwell. The church may

Pastor Donna Scott

be contacted by calling (660) 327-4440 or e-mailing fc418@centurytel.net.

Pastor Donna Scott may be contacted by calling (660) 327-1355 or (314) 769-4362. The Paris First Christian Church extends the Good News of God’s Love through our worship, education, and service to each other, our family, friends, and community.

A worship service was held on Sunday, March 10, with Reverend Donna Scott officiating. Her morning message, “Quit Your Bellyaching,” was based on John 3:14-17.

Logan Bross opened the service by reading a poem, “Listen to Him.” Paula Bross served as Worship Leader, Mary Beth Mitchell served as Song Leader, and Mary Jo Wilson served as the organist.

Others who participated in the service were Elders Clint Chandler and Charles Herron; Diaconate De De Mitchell, Debbie Boulware, Sandra Duncan, and Gayle Threlkeld; and Acolytes Carson Flick and Logan Bross. Junior Church Leaders are Anita Ness and Rumiko Castleman.

The Bible memory verse is: Jesus was “not guilty, but he suffered for those who are guilty to bring you to God.” 1 Peter 3:18. The thought for the week from Vince Havner is: When Bible believers take a stand against false doctrine, they are accused of rocking the boat. It is better that belief should rock the boat than that unbelief should wreck the boat..

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Rev. Bonnie Sudsberry

Micah 6:8 – “The Lord has told us what is good.

What He requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.” Greetings from FaithWalk Ministries – Bishop Harold G. Long, Pastor Services began at 10:30 a.m.

“Break Every Chain” was sung by FaithWalk Choir Opening prayer was led by Elder Helen Fugate. The opening Scripture was read by Bro. Michael Thompson (Psalm 13:2-6).

“Higher Call To Worship” was sung by FaithWalk Choir Offering (Seed Planting) was directed by Minister Kelley Ballenger.

Our Vision and Mission Statements were read in unison, declaring that FaithWalk Ministries is, “Building and Sustaining Strong Communities

by Breaking the Cycle of Addictive Failures.”

“Shifting the Atmosphere” was sung by Bishop Long with FaithWalk Choir to prepare for the Word of God. Bishop Long’s message was entitled “When God Says It, There Is Nothing Left To Say.” Isaiah 38:1516.

Psalm 1:1-3 – If you can’t be blessed through people’s counsel, it is best to not be around them. In other words, you may be in their literal presence but not in their spiritual presence/position. If those around you don’t trust God, don’t ask them anything. We are to delight in the Word of God. In verse three, we have the result or outcome of choosing to delight in God’s Word and not in

ungodly people; “tree” – represents the source of purpose (Jesus Christ), positioned around substances that gives continual life; the “leaf ” on the tree– is the identifier of what kind of tree it isthis symbolizes that we as believers are like the leaf on a tree, an extension of Jesus Christ, we will remain and not die.

II Chronicles 31:20-21 – The threefold purpose of the work King Hezekiah did-for his work to be good, right, and true before the Lord his God. Isaiah 38-:1-5-Something occurred that caused King Hezekiah to lose his connection with God (threefold purpose).

In verse one, grace was given to the king from the Lord through the prophet. In verse two, once the king heard the Word, he blocked out everyone and everything and went to God in prayer. He begged God to give him grace from his past for his present. In verse four, God gave the king back the time he lost because he repented. He gives us time to correct wrong in our life.

We must learn to keep our focus on God and His Word, and not our pain and circumstances.

Isaiah 45:5-7, 18-23Seek God and you will find Him. There is no other god. We must learn that God has the final say in all things and we need to hear and accept it and be blessed!

There was time at the altar to pray for salvation and healing.

Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us. Tuesday at 7 p.m., Thursday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and 7 p.m. God bless you!

tist Church p a ry B i A . t M Pr. Robert Cavanaugh On Sunday, March 10, 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 Anne Armstrong offering for North America Missions will be collected up until Easter.

The church’s goal is $650.

Directory photo sessions that were canceled on March 5 will be made up on Aug. 6. On Saturday, March 16, a Hymn Sing will be held at Crooked Creek Church, at 7 p.m.

This week’s message was titled ‘God’s Ways are Always Best” and came from Ruth chapter 3. ‘It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in Man’ Ps.118:8.

When circumstances in life need solutions we can either solve them in our own way or look to God and have them solved in God’s way. God’s way is always best because God’s ways are the ways of his children. This includes you and me; also Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz. Ruth needed a husband to have a fruitful life. A Canaanite woman in Israel would have a tough time finding a husband. Naomi and Ruth could have made some grand plan to trap a young man but instead they looked to God for the solution. Naomi knew about the kinsman redeemer clause and knew Boaz was one for her family line. Boaz had already extended kindness to Ruth in the fields so maybe Boaz would redeemer Ruth. Ruth had

to have faith and courage to go to Boaz in the middle of the night and ask him to marry her. Going out in the middle of the night in a rough town and extending herself to Boaz’s rejection took courage. Yet faith often requires courage. Ruth declares to Boaz that he is her kinsman redeemer.

Boaz agrees and accepts the situation except there is another family member ahead of him. Even in the middle of harvest time, Boaz will stop what he is doing to fulfill what is seen as a situation from God. Boaz promises that in the morning he will take care of the situation and then protects Ruth’s reputation by not letting her be seen out at night.

Boaz’s approach to Ruth has always been concern for her well being in a gentleman’s manner.

Boaz gives Ruth a gift of grain before she leaves which provides Ruth with a reason to have come to Boaz. This stops the appearance of evil that others would talk about.

Ruth returns to Naomi and explains all that happened. All that is left is for the women to wait and see how the situation unfolds. This whole plan is within the context and content of God’s Word. This shows godly people look to God and His revealed Words for solutions to their issues in life. When we look to God instead of our own ways we will have a more desirable result that fits with who we are in Christ.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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istian Church r h eC F a t n Sa Pastor Kenny Sharp

The title of Pastor Kenny’s sermon was “Live life.”

Scripture was taken from John 10:10 and Romans 6:5-11. Don’t look at death, look at life. The enemy is here to steal, kill, and destroy. Make the choice to live. Jesus is the author of life and He came to give us life more abundantly. We are to be victorious over life and be over comers. Don’t let death steal your joy. All things have been made new through Jesus Christ.

If you’re a born again believer in Jesus Christ, you’re not going to die. Our God is an AWESOME God and we must stand up for Him. Resist the devil and he must flee in the name of Jesus.

Dawn Peak did the children’s sermon. It was on Easter and Jesus’ love for us.

Shelby Powell assisted in the sermon with comparisons of a big brothers love, to how much we are loved by Jesus and He showed us that love when he died on the cross for our sins.

Bill and Beverly Holmes and family greeted those coming in today for service.

Those serving the Lords table were Donnie Wilkerson, Danny Sharp, Bill Miller, Charlie Horstmeier, Bob Conley and Wayne Conley.

Praises were from Gay Bergthold on her healing, Tracy Huffman’s friend Erica coming for a visit, Charlene Copenhaver’s new nephew Nicholas being born, and Nancy Wilkerson no longer needing glasses.

Prayers were for Keith Deaver, Grace Peak, Bonnie Neil, James A Booth, Ila Mae Willingham, Tanya Knight,

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Mary Shumard and family, Samantha (Wilkerson) Davis, Beverly Wandry, Paris school and staff, Wade Billingtons mother, Sam and Ashley Kendrick, Deanne Reynolds, Austin Riley, Brian Chase and family, Elizabeth Brown, Katy Wilson, Joni’s acquaintance John Wilson.

Happy Birthday was sung to Jessica Benskin.

175th anniversary meeting, on Monday, March 18, at 6 p.m., at the fellowship hall. Anyone wanting to provide input or participate please come. Monroe County Cancer Supporters had a great turnout on Saturday night in Madison with around 400 people attending to eat and participate in the auctions. Family Fun night is March 23, at 6 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

Good Friday service will be at 7 p.m., March 29. Easter sunrise service will be March 31, at 7 a.m., at Buzzards Roost immediately following will be breakfast at the church followed by Sunday school and Easter service. On March 27, FCA will be doing a youth conference and would like to invite all local youth groups.

Bridal shower for Danielle Sharp at the fellowship hall at 12:30 p.m., on Saturday.

Paris after prom meal on Sunday, for a free will donation Paris High School 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

Methodist d e t Uni

The Grace United Methodist Church, Madison, met for worship March 3, which was 4th Sunday in Lent and One Great Hour of Sharing.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry gave the message, “Joy in Finding the Lost,” with Luke 15: 1-32 as the Scripture. She gave the Little Sermon, “Friendship.”

Saturday, March 16, is Game Night at 6 p.m.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry Monday, the Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

March 20, Confirmation Class at 3:30 p.m.

March 24, is Palm Sunday, worship at Wildwood Care Center 1:30 p.m., and Youth Bible Study 4 p.m.

March 28, is Maundy Thursday Service 7 p.m.

March 30, the youth bake sale at the 4-way stop 8 a.m.

March 31, will be a Easter Sunrise Service 7 a.m., by youth, followed by breakfast and Easter Service 9 a.m.

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“This all started when two individuals came to the Saddle Club with an idea to help area people with cancer,” said Turner. “It has grown into the organization that it is today.”

President Turner recognized Monroe County elected officials including 40th District Representative Jim Hansen; 10th Circuit Judge Rachel Bringer-Sheppard, and all the Monroe County elected officials including County Commissioners (Presiding Commissioner Mike Minor, Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner and Eastern District Commissioner Mike Whelan), County Clerk Sandra Francis, County Treasurer Rita Wilkerson, County Assessor Judy Harmon, County Recorder Merry Sue Meals, Associate Judge Michael Wilson, Public Administrator Marguerite Jones, County Collector Anita Dunkle and Sheriff David Hoffman

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“We now have an even greater ability to help the residents of Monroe County,” MCCS President John Turner

Monroe County Cancer Supporters President John Turner, left, is awarded an Eagle Statue for his continued successful work as MCCS President by MCCS member and Monroe County Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner. APPEAL PHOTO

Turner recognized and thanked Eddie Barton, from the Eastern Crappie Club who donates money from the annual Jack and Jill Crappie Tournament; and “Pink Out Cancer Game” organizers Lauren Embree and John

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Pastor Lin based her sermon from the scripture 2 Corinthians 5:1621 for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Glenda Miller was organist for Sunday services.

Charlie Rosenkrans is Usher Captain for March and Don Johannaber assisted.

Brett and Reed Miller served as Acolytes.

Choir practice is at 7 p.m., each Wednesday.

Administrative Council will meet Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m.

Youth will lead the worship service Sunday.

Pastor Lin Donnelly

United Methodist Church will host the Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.

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 meal at 6 p.m., and the Contemporary Worship Service starting at 6:30 p.m.

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DeOrnellis were presented with a special award for their fundraising idea and support.

Embree and DeOrnellis presented MCCS with a check for the proceeds from the “Pink Out Cancer” basketball campaign. The check

from the “Pink Out Cancer” basketball t-shirts, hoodies, and small basketball donations was for $4,380.25 and it was noted by President Turner that Madison Schools added $500 from the game’s evening gate.

The MCCS received a $1,000 donation from Sandy Davis, Sue Fennell and Jane Akers in memory of Beverly Wandrey Turner went on to describe the organizations board structure including having directors in every area of the county. He then introduced MCCS members and officers to the assembled.

President Turner was recognized by MCCS member Commissioner Glenn E. Turner for his leadership of the organization. He was given an eagle statue with his motto to his fellow members, “Dream No Small Dream.”

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

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cal community.

Senior Nutrition Programs across the United States, like Paris Senior Center, promote March For Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives. Mayors For Meals Day is a component of March For Meals that utilizes the involvement of local Mayors and other local elected officials.

About Paris Senior Center: Through their local Meals On Wheels program, they deliver healthy, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in this community every day. Nationwide, their goal is to end hunger by 2020, and here in Paris they are making strides

towards that goal by delivering over 950 meals to local seniors each month.

About Meals On Wheels Association of America The Meals On Wheels Association of America is the only national association and network dedicated solely to ending senior hunger in America. We are the oldest and largest organization composed of and representing local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs in all 50 states and U.S. Territories. The vision of Meals On Wheels is to end senior hunger by 2020. To obtain more information about them or to locate a local Meals On Wheels program, visit their website at www.mowaa.org.

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will celebrate their 175th Anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Everyone is invited for lunch with a program following.

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AREA COURT Monroe County Heavy rains and snow melt Land Transfers affects many local rural areas

The following are the submitted Monroe County Land Transfers from the Monroe County Assessors office:

Cruse, Fredrich J.-Trustee to Alliant Bank Chapman, Jason Joseph & Trazarra Nicole to Isgrig, Larry D. Carter, Gene & Sandra to Chad The Barber, LLC Wheelan, Sidney E.-Successor Trustee to Mitchell, William, CoConservator Alliant Bank to Turner, Paul D. & Linda J. Wells Fargo Financial Missouri, Inc. to Hultz, Victor & Cindy Hartgrove, Jesse Edward & Susan M. to Hartgrove, Jessie E. & Susan M. Quinn, Robert Joseph & Debra Ann to Quinn, Alan M. Vehige, Robert Clemens, etal. to Vehige Family Siblings, LLC Sommer, Lucille Revocable Trust to Boyles, Angela etal.

Wood, Dale M. Trust to Hancock, Robert D. & Betty J. Crain, William Neal & Nancy etal. to Crain Farms Lambert, Terry L. & Pamela to Aubuchon, Elvus T. & Charlotte J. Haiducek, Verda Lorraine & Frank Joseph to Sharp Bros. Farm, LLC Trueece, Mark & Brenda to Berrey, Bryan & Melida Johnston, Walter Lee & Janice L. to Johnston, Walter Lee & Janice L. Esry, Ernest Lee Jr. & Marilyn to The Esry Family Trust Dye, Rilla M. Trust to Dye, James & Rilla Trust Dunlap, Linda I. etal-Trustees to the The Dunlap Family Trust Shuck, Gerald & Leslie to Shuck, Mike The Dunlap Family Trust to Paczkowski, Edward M. & Robyn N. The Dunlap Family Trust to Sunwest Trust, Inc.

ABOVE: Part of Locust Street, in Paris, was closed due to water running over road from the heavy rains and snow melt on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10.

LEFT: Flood water rushes down the Middle Fork of the Salt River after the heavy rains and snow melt on Sunday, March 10.

APPEAL PHOTOS Heavy rains coupled with a large amount of snow melt from storms “Q” and “Rocky” have led to the local area being placed in a flood warning covering between four to five days. Heavy snows and rain in the north has caused rivers to swell and the down flow will affect the local area. Numerous roads in the area have been closed including parts of Highway 151, and letter roads including parts of E, CC, and there was warning about A and the river cresting and flooding the roads.

Be careful driving through running water.

planning class Monroe County Circuit Court News Estate set for March 27 Collection Center Jefferson City Feb. 21 – Feb. 27

Anthony James Baker – Shelbina; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11 – 15 m.p.h.) -$55.50 Tyler Henry Bennett – Moberly; Speeding

(Exceeded limit by 11 – 15 m.p.h.) -$55.50 Monica A. Campen – Canton; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11 – 15 m.p.h.) -$55.50 Brent Steven Craigg - Madion; Failure to Wear Orange – Colored Clothing During Deer

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Steven Arnold McMillen – Hannibal; Failure to Wear Seatbelt $10.00 Cody Robert Morgan – Wentsville; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Taylor Lynn Neely – Lentner; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11 – 15 m.p.h.) -$55.50 Carol J. Steadman – Stoutsville; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11 – 15 m.p.h.) -$55.50 David Ray Watson – Clark; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Kyle Edward Wolfe – Shelbina; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 16 – 19 m.p.h.) -$55.50

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The Planning for Transitions in Life program is rescheduled for Wednesday, March 27, from 1-4 p.m., at the City Hall, in Monroe City. Participants are encouraged to register. Please contact the University of Missouri Extension-Monroe County at (660) 3274158 with any questions or to register.

Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of an estate. Estate planning typically attempts to eliminate uncertainties over the administration of a probate

and maximize the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses.

This course will assist you with basic planning questions and will give you the knowledge to confidently seek professional help on your planning journey. A wise man once said that the longest journey starts with a single step. The process of estate planning may seem overwhelming, but education (exposure) and breaking the steps in to smaller concerns will make the task easier to accomplish.

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Mark Twain Lake seeks volunteers for placement of fish structure

Many Christmas trees have been collected during the ninth annual Christmas tree recycling program. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, at Mark Twain Lake, is now seeking volunteers to place the trees at several established sites in Mark Twain Lake. John F. Spalding and South Fork Boat Ramps have been designated as the starting points.

Residents of the Mark Twain Lake community willing to contribute their time and equipment to assist the Corps in placing the trees can meet at either the John F. Spalding or South Fork boat ramp on Saturday, March 23, at 9 a.m. The trees will be bundled together and sunk in Mark Twain Lake, developing an underwater habitat. These structures provide excellent places for fish to rest. Creating this structure also encourages the growth of algae and zooplankton for young fish to feed upon, which in turn enhances growth. Of course the biggest advantage is they make excellent places to catch fish, and all those volunteering will have first-hand knowledge of these “honey holes”.

Anyone wishing to volunteer or wanting more information should contact Brad Stamp at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097.

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 mark your calendars now for these upcoming events...

On Sunday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Annual St. Williams Smorgasbord will be happening in the church basement. They will be serving Roast Beef and Turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, salads, and desserts. Adults $8, children 6-12 $4 and under 6 is free. They will also be selling raffle tickets. This event is sponsored by St. Williams Altar Society at 602 East Jefferson St. or you can call for carryouts to 573-565-2715.

Batter-Batter- Batter up...Now is the time to sign up for the 2013 summer ball season! March 19 at Perry City Hall from 6-8 p.m., and March 23, at Perry City Hall from 10 a.m. to noon or call Steve Grossmann at 573-721-5534. Coaches are also needed.

And only a few miles away off Highway 19 is Jct. Routes F & C where Adiel Baptist Church is located, they are inviting all youth grades 6 thru 12 at 6 - 9 p.m. for an evening of fellowship, devotion, movie and snacks, on Sat., March 23. Transportation is available, for more information call Kevin Flavel at 573-406-4317 and you can bring a friend. This is a great time for youth to get together to hear the word of the Lord.

Now if you are looking for a place to have a business meeting, wedding or reception, graduation party or any social function then you might consider the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center overlooking beautiful Mark Twain Lake at the Clarence Cannon Dam area. Any individual, group, society or organization willing to assume responsibility for the activity may apply for use of this beautiful facility. Call 573-735-4097 to the Events Manager and they will assist you with your application form. Call in plenty of time to review the application. Put this phone number near your phone for further reference. Remember graduation is just around the corner along with family reunions.

Don’t forget to wear your green on March 17 for St. Patrick’s Day. Be sure to attend the church of your choice this week...

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

Have a great week...

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an Church i t s i hr

Altar candles were lit

by Tristen Johnson and Caytlyn Provancha to begin the worship hour at the Perry Christian Church, Sunday, March 10. The choir sang, “He Touched Me”.

Pastor welcomed the Girl Scouts, who have joined us for the service today. They still have some cookies to sell.

Contact the Johnsons.

We were reminded about the St. Patrick’s Dinner at St. Williams, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sunday, March 17.

The church board will had a rescheduled meeting after worship hour.

The CWF meets after bible study. Sunday, March 17 will be Family Night, 6 p.m., at the church.

Jesse Todd read the Lenten meditation and extinguished a candle.

Our hymn praising God was, “Come to Jesus”. Jeremy and Jennifer Hobbs have a baby son, Coen. He is being claimed by two great aunts, Cheryl and Jeannie.

Arlen Provancha sang “The Lord’s Prayer” after the Litany was read.

The call to prayer was “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”. Zabette Elam had favorable reports for her friends and relatives who had been on the prayer list.

We were happy to know that Ernie Baker is improving also. Friends of Chris Johnson and Nancy Seelow and Mae McLaughlin have been added to our prayers. The

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Pastor John Grimmett choir responded with “Bless His Holy Name”.

The Holy Communion was observed with invitation by Pastor Todd and our singing, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”. Greg Harrison and Jill Lewellen served as elders.

Deacons were Warren Hetrick, Chris Johnson, David and Wyatt Lewellen.

The choir’s special was “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”.

The Children’s Moment group was led by Jeannie and joined by the Girl Scouts, who were introduced.

Everyone wished Caytlyn a happy birthday and Tristen has a new puppy, Bella.

Joshua 5:9-15 was read beginning the pastor’s sermon, “Moving Forward with God”. Joshua challenged the Israelite people. Before they could enter the promised land there would be work to do. They would witness and teach in the midst of the ungodly people they would encounter. On awareness of their struggles, are you ready to do what God wants?

“Softly and Tenderly” was the invitation hymn. Kim Martin came forward to transfer her membership to our church. She was welcomed by everyone. “Take the Name of Jesus with You” closed the service.

resbyterian P k or F h t u

Pastor John Grimmett

The Sunday, March 10, services at South Fork Presbyterian Church began with Pastor John Grimmett opening in prayer; followed by Debbie Carey and Patti Grimmett singing “I Believe In A Hill Called Mt. Calvary” as Pastor John played guitar.

Prayer was held for Monique Johnson and new born son, little Martin; Beverly Wandry; Raul; Kaylee Beckham; Mike Mallory and Scott Honaker who has been deployed to Afghanistan and for all those in need.

Everyone sang “Amazing Grace and Pastor John

led all in the Responsive Reading from Psalm 107; saying “We will praise the Lord forever and share the love of God with others, that they might know the saving grace of Jesus Christ”.

A short Session Meeting was held after the service.

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

“I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life...” John 8:12.

Patti Grimmett students excel at District Music Festival Ten students of Mrs. John Grimmett performed at the District II Music Festival, sponsored by the Missouri Federated Music Clubs, on Saturday, March 2, in Columbia.

The piano solo event requires students to perform two memorized selections for judging.

Judges give ratings from Superior-5 points, Excellent- 4, Satisfactory-3, Fair-2, and Needs Improvement-1. Ten students participated in this event. Those students receiving a Superior rating were: Macy Bush, Anna Gill, Michael Hammond, Delaney Miller, Catie Nobis, Olive Norton, Audrey Ross, and Colin and Elizabeth Trower. Stephen Hammond received an Excellent rating.

In the Hymn Playing Event each student plays two hymns with music.

Those entering this event were: Macy Bush, Superior; Michael Hammond, Excellent; Delaney Miller, Satisfactory; Catie Nobis, Excellent; Colin Trower, Superior; and Elizabeth Trower, Excellent.

Michael Hammond re-

ceived a Superior Rating for his Guitar solos.

Delaney Miller and Catie Nobis earned their 1st Gold Cups in Hymn Playing. This achievement represents at least 15 accumulated points.

Elizabeth Trower earned her 1st Gold Cup in Piano Solo. Stephen Hammond earned his 2nd Gold Cup in Piano Solo, representing at least 30 accumulated points.

Mrs. Grimmett’s students presented their festival solos Sunday, March 10, at 4:30 at the Paris Presbyterian Church.

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AUCTION LOCATION:

Perry VFW Hall, Just south of 4-way stop in Perry, Mo. PROPERTY LOCATION: From Perry, MO. take Hwy. D south

6 miles to Tract 1 on the left, Tracts 2 and 3 are right down Hwy. D and Tract 4 is located on the very east edge of Santa Fe, Mo., right on the north side of Hwy. D.

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378 +/- Acres offered in 4 tracts from 15 acres to 160 acres, all with great Highway D frontage in Township 53N, Range 8W, Sections 13, 14 and 17 in Monroe County Missouri TRACT 1: 160 +/- Acres of prime farmland, FSA called for 151.54 acres tillable.

This particular tract is thought to be one of the best in Monroe County.

TRACT 2: 40 +/- Acres, FSA called for 30.7 acres tillable.

TRACT 3: 160 +/- Acres, 110.55 tillable acres according to FSA TRACT 4: 18+/- Acres on Hwy D east side of Santa Fe, FSA calls for 10.97 acres tillable.

NOTE: All tracts will be sold subject to 2013 farm tenant rights and rural water is available near all tracts.

Property will be sold by the acre using the choice method.

SELLER: Louise Lonah Poage Trust

TERMS: 10% down day of auction with balance due and closing in 30 days or less. Possession given subject to current farm tenant rights. Seller & buyer to each pay 50% of title insurance premium. 2013 Property taxes to be paid by the buyer.

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Gruber, Lockhart named Paris R-II Basketball MVPs The Paris Sports Booster Club held their annual Winter Sports Banquet on Tuesday, March 12, at the Paris R-II High School Gymnasium.

Booster Club President Erin Gruber welcomed the assembled to the banquet. Athletic Director and Head Basketball Boys Coach Wade Billington gave the invocation.

After an excellent carryin meal with meat provided by Denny and Barb Nobis and dishes brought by athletes and their parents – the coaches presented their teams and awards.

Girl’s Coach Chris Willingham recognized his players including Seniors Shelby Dickey, Nicole Burke, Lauren Embree, Leah Ensor, Haley Fredrick, Payton Gruber. Juniors Kaylee Callison, Josey Ball, Jill Nobis, Taylor Redmon and Danielle Bounds. Sophomores Courtney Dickey, Sirena Bell, Rachel Batsell, Alex Dreckshage, Brooke Rentschler, Brooke Carr, Ashley Carr and Audrey Vitt.

Freshmen Katelyn Breid, Sydnee Playter and Abbie Wheelan. Managers Catie Nobis, Delanie Riechers and Kayla Langerud.

Coach Willingham gave the assembled a brief overview of the 20122013 season.

“We were on the level of all our competition,” said Coach Willingham. “I am very excited about what these senior girls can accomplish. Our returning players will be a big part of the team’s future suc-

cess.”

Awards: Most Valuable Player: Payton Gruber Hustle Award: Haley Fredrick Most Improved: Kaylee Callison Queen of the Boards: Dede Bounds (170) and Haley Fredrick (169) Mrs. Dish (assists): Kaylee Callison (58) Sharpshooter (free throw percentage): Payton Gruber (63 percent) Pickpocket (steals): Haley Fredrick (72) Practice Player: Haley Fredrick All Conference/All District: Payton Gruber, Haley Fredrick All Conference: Dede Bounds Coach Wade Billington recognized his players for the season including Seniors Britton Francis.

Juniors Bryce Ensor, Zane Lockhart and Zach Baker.

Sophomores Quin Bartels, Brant Francis, Brett Mason, Kyle Popkes and Slater Stone. Freshmen Mike Ensor, Laine Forrest and Jon Turner.

“We got a lot of valuable experience for all those players coming back next year,” said Coach Billington. “Defense was our strong suit. We could guard with the best of them.”

Coach Billington and Assistant Coaches Mike Fible and Garrett Thomas presented the team awards.

Awards: Most Valuable Player: Zane Lockhart Hustle Award: Zane Lockhart Most Improved: Laine Forrest King of the Boards: Slater Stone (141) Mr. Dish (assists): Brant Francis (40) Sharpshooter (free throw percentage): Brant Francis (66 percent) Pickpocket (steals): Zane Lockhart (54) Practice Player: Quin Bartels All Conference: Brant Francis.

Both coaches thanked numerous individuals for their help during the season.

Congratulations to all our athletes

(TOP) Paris R-II Lady Coyote Seniors and Coaches, left to right, Assistant Coach Brant Long, Seniors Haley Fredrick, Nicole Burke, Lauren Embree, Payton Gruber, Leah Ensor and Head Coach Chris Willingham. (BOTTOM) Coyote coaches and Senior, left to right, Head Coach Wade Billington, Senior Britton Francis, Assistant Coaches Mike Fible and Garrett Thomas.

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Madison CAC All Conference

2012-2013 Varsity Paris R-II Lady Coyotes

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2012-2013 Paris R-II Coyotes

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Monroe County Commissioners Mike Whelan Mike Minor Glenn E. Turner Eastern Presiding Western

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Lady Coyote MVP Payton Gruber with Coyote MVP Zane Lockhart with Coach Coach Chris Willingham. APPEAL PHOTO Wade Billington.

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Monroe County Appeal • www.monroecountyappeal.com

Paris Lions Club hosts special guests, inducts new member

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AREA NEWS 2013 Region II Science Olympiad Champions

Paris Lions Club Secretary Charles Rosenkrans, left, welcomes new Lion members Ed Miller.

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On Tuesday, March 5, the Paris Lions Club hosted several volunteer workers and pie makers to a very good meal. Chef Jeff ’s Gourmet Catering Services, of Middle Grove, catered the meal.

The special meal was for individuals that assisted with the Paris Lions Club’s food sale during the annual Wheeler machinery auction held each January.

The project assists several needy causes to many Monroe County citizens with special needs.

The newest Lions Club member, Lion Ed Miller, was introduced. Lion Miller is new to the area since moving from Dracut, Mass. Lion Miller was introduced to Lionism by Lion Charles Rosenkrans, chapter secretary, and was christened at the Wheeler Auction food sale.

The next Lions project is the Special Turkey Hunt for disabled individuals and is co-sponsored with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The special hunt is possible due to several Lion and individual volunteers. If an individual would like more information about the Paris Lions Club, they are welcome to attend a meeting or visit with a Lion member. Lions meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month, at the Paris Area Senior Citizen’s Center, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Top Five Rotary Banquet to feature PHS graduate Anthony Miller, April 11 The President of the Paris Rotary Club, Paula Delaney, has announced that the club’s annual TopFive Recognition banquet will be held on Thursday evening, April 11, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Paris High School cafeteria. This is the 22nd straight year in which the Paris Rotarians have recognized the top five academic seniors graduating at Paris High School.

One of the highlights of the banquet is the main program speaker, which is always a PHS graduate.

The speaker is selected because of his or her personal and professional accomplishments since leaving Paris High School. The program speaker for this year’s banquet is Mr. Anthony (Tony) Miller. Tony, a 1987 PHS graduate, is a certified public accountant and currently the Plant Manager of Aspeq Holdings, Inc. (formerly Accutherm) in Monroe City.

He resides in Paris with his wife, Glenda and their four

Callaway Livestock Center, Inc. Kingdom City 573-642-7486 MARKET SUMMARY Special Cow Sale Feb. 4 Receipts: 1207 Hd 86 Pairs:Better Cows 3-6 yrs with baby to 300 lb. calves: $1050.00$1230.00 6-8 yrs with baby to 300 lb. calves: $950.00-$1100.00 SS & aged with baby to 300 lb. calves: $750.00-$960.00 Smaller frame cows & calves: $600.00-$800.00 561 Bred Cows: Better Cows 3-6 yr. 2nd & 3rd period: $900.00-$1030.00 3-6 yrs. 1st period: $675.00-$775.00 SS & aged: $650.00-$800.00 Smaller frame: $500.00-$750.00 191Bred Heifers: Better Heifers: $1050.00-$1175.00 Others: $850.00-$1000.00 19 Breeding Bulls: Better bulls: $1250.00-$1700.00; Others: $650.00$1000.00 256 Slaughter Cows: $57.00-$61.25 High dressing: $52.00-$57.00; Bulk: $40.00-$45.00 8 Slaughter Bulls: $58.00-$70.50

We appreciate your business, both Buyers and Sellers!

Please visit our website www.CallawayLivestock.com

Team members, left to right: First row - Grace Peak, Madison Wheelan, Jessie Hoffman, Marlena Long, Delaney Miller, Lizzy Vitt, Sarah Vestal. Second row - Bobbie Wisdom, Drew Lockhart, Ben Ebbesmeyer, Robyn Batsell, Tanner Anderson, Payton Ness, Cameron Hunter, Coach Vanessa Forrest. Third row - Hannah Bartels, Coach Cloe Billington, Michael Kinney, Jennifer Baumann, Amber Chapman, Dakota Howard, David Vestal, Nic Thomas, Brett Miller, Chase Redington, Bret Crigler, Aubrey Wiggans. Not pictured were Betsy Embree, Katie Reams, Makayla Fox, and Brandon Williams.

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The Paris Junior High brought two teams to the Regional 2 competition at Truman University with the following motto of the day: “Two Teams - One Spirit” Sixteen possible counties were represented be 10 competing teams this year. Members of the Paris Blue team were awarded a chance to compete at the state level. Here is the overall placement in each event for each team: Anatomy – 2nd Payton Ness & Betsy Embree Disease Detectives – 4th Katie Reams & Drew Lockhart 3rd Bret Crigler & Michael Kinney Heredity – 5th Jessie Hoffman & Marlena Long 2nd Madison Wheelan & Drew Lockhart Dynamic Planet – 5th Delany Miller & Sarah Vestal 1st Ben Ebbesmey-

er & David Vestal Meteorology – 4th Makayla Fox & Jennifer Baumann 2nd David Vestal & Madison Wheelan Reach For the Stars – 5th Delany Miller & Makayla Fox 4th Bobby Wisdom & Madison Wheelan Rocks & Minerals – 8th Jessie Hoffman & Lizzy Vitt 3rd Hannah Bartels & Katie Reams Shock Value – 8th David Vestal & Chase Redington 1st Dakota Howard & Brett Miller Sounds of Music – 4th Makayla Fox & Grace Peak 1st Ben Ebbesmeyer & Amber Chapman Mission Possible – 1st Robyn Batsell & David Vestal Mousetrap Vehicle – 4th Michael Kinney & Brett Miller Metric Mastery – 5th

Madison Lioness meet children.

Club President Delaney also announced that the five graduating seniors to be recognized this year are: Shelby DeTienne, Shelby Dickey, Britton Francis, Payton Gruber and Austin Nordwald. Additional information regarding the banquet, program speaker and the honorees will be announced at a later date.

The Madison Lioness met on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the Tavern Restaurant in Madison at 6:30 with 9 members present.

President Karen Thomas called the meeting to order and led the pledge to the flag.

Darleen McNutt gave the treasurer’s report in place of Karen Forsyth.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Kathy McCoy. Kathy will receive Pampered Chef catalogs soon and will distribute them prior to our April 9th fundraiser party.

Robert Young & Sons

LOGGING Cell: 573-721-4343 Home: 573-685-2200 Santa Fe, Mo

President Karen appointed a Nominating Committee of Karolyn Thomas, Darleen McNutt, and Linda Breid. They will present a slate of officers to be voted on at next meeting, and new officers will take over in May. Hostesses next month will be Darleen and Gail Thomas. Each member is to bring a $10 gift to exchange.

Sarah Vestal & Jessie Hoffman 1st Ben Ebbesmeyer & Chase Redington Rotor Egg Drop – 4th Tanner Anderson & Chase Redington 3rd Grace Peak & Jennifer Baumann Write It Do It – 4th Hannah Bartels & Katie Reams 3rd Lizzy Vitt & Marlena Long Forestry – 3rd Aubrey Wiggans & Marlena Long 2nd Ben Ebbesmeyer & Cameron Hunter Water Quality – 1st Hannah Bartels & Bobby Wisdom Road Scholar – 2nd Nic

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Thomas & Chase Redington Keep the Heat – 2nd Amber Chapman & Robyn Batsell Food Science – 4th Betsy Embree & Payton Ness Boomileaver – 1st Nic Thomas & Tanner Anderson Experimental Design – 4th Grace Peak & Sarah Vestal 1st Ben Ebbesmeyer, Cameron Hunter, & Bobbie Wisdom Crime Busters – 2nd Amber Chapman & Drew Lockhart.

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CLASSIFIED ADS FOR RENT

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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

85 Acres with 80 tillable northern Monroe County $531,250 53 Arces - 35 arces tillable, 3 acre lake, black top and county road frontage corp, ground frontage, north side of Mark Twain Lake $331,250 20 Acres - Randolph County, 17 acres tillable 60 Acres - Randolph County, 55 acres tillable

Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

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

Aluminum Cans (In 13 Gal. Bags or Larger) 55¢ Per lb.

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

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

660-263-6811• 800-337-6811

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 IN PARIS: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, central air and heating, pellet stove, new stove and refrigerator in large kitchen, 314-750-0070. ...........................11-2

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GLOVES!!! Stop by and see our new selection of gloves. Monroe County CO-OP ....................40-tfn

SPORTS 14U TRAVELING FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM being formed. Teaching girls 14 years and under fielding, hitting and pitching fundamentals For more information call Bryan James, evening 573-439-5108 or daytime 573-822-2070 or Consetta Gottman 573248-6389...................11-3t

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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)

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

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

DEADLINE NEW DEADLINE for News & Articles: FRIDAY at 4 p.m.

HELP WANTED DRIVERS-OTR. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! 2500+ miles/ week! Home weekends!

Medical/Dental available!

3yrs verif.exp, CDL-A and Clean MVR! Call 877-6592491.........................11-2t

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE All flowers and containers that you want to keep, need to be removed from the Walnut Grove Cemetery before Friday, April 12. They can be replaced on or after May 12.

Thanks,

City of Paris

MISC. Call or stop and place y by our o before MAR rders C for APRIL 2 H 27 5 Delivery.

Chicks from Cackle Hatchery

Free Purina Egg Basket when you order chicks!

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Sponsored by the Xi Beta Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Saturday, March 23 • 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m.

Early Bird Time • 9 a.m.

Paris High School, Bus. Hwy 24 & 154, Paris, Mo. FOR MOR E INFO RMATION CONTACT: Marcie Buckman, 573-881-4035; Elind a Ketchum, 660-327-4732 or Pam Reinhard, 660-327-4168

SERVICE

Now Excepting All Major Credit Cards

PARIS COMMUNITY CENTER Admission: $1.00

660-291-5921 • 800-404-3400

SPRING MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT AUCTION, Saturday, April 13, Route K north of Madison, Mo. Selling farm equipment, construction equipment, building material, campers, boats, cars, trucks. Call now to consign your items and get free advertising.

Col. James L. Johnston, Auctioneer & Re Broker, 573-473-4904 or 800-4043400...........................11-1t

FOR SALE

LOST: Turquoise and silver watch with engraving. Call 765-4909482...........................11-1t

LOST FOR SALE: 2008 Articat 250cc 2 wheel drive automatic. $2,800 cash. 573721-1666...................10-2t

THANK YOU Thanks to everyone who helped in any way with my 90th celebration.

Enter quilts at 8 a.m.

Watch for signs!

Kathryn Slaton

HELP WANTED NOW HIRING Indian Creek Marina is now accepting applications for seasonal employment for kitchen help, convenience store clerks, and night custodian/watchman, and full-time mechanic (marine experience preferred).

Please call ahead for an interview appointment or drop by and fill out an application between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Tuesdays - Saturday. 573-735-4075.

Bookkeeper

Full-Time Position • 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience in long term care accounting preferred.

CNA Positions Full-Time • 2 -10:30 p.m.

Part-Time • 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Experience preferred, but not required.

MONROE CITY MANOR CARE CENTER

Antique Show & Sale

•660-327-4726• •573-473-6494•

Saturday, March 23 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Auctioneer, Realtor, Appraiser Hwy. 24, Madison, MO

Full-time benefits include 401 K, health insurance, and vacation and sick time.

Apply in person: Mon. - Fri. • 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

31st Annual - Mark Twain La

Plumbing • Heating Cooling • Electrical Work Call Little Rick Heitmeyer

QUILT SHOW

COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON

HELP WANTED

EVENTS

Little Rick’s Plumbing

Monroe County Historical Society

AUCTION

DRY DOCK CAMPGROUND: Ten new spots erected. Ready for use. Only three available for 2013. Need reservation.

573-5600084.........................44-tfn

FOR YOUR ROCK HAULING NEEDS...

Give me a call, Keith Baker 660-651-2129

1010 Hwy. 24 and 36 E. • Monroe City, MO 63456 573-735-4850 • www.monroecitymanor.com Equal Opportunity Employer

BID REQUEST REQUEST FOR BIDS Holliday C-2 School District is now accepting bids for grass mowing and lawn care.

Information and application may be obtained at Holliday School, 201 Curtright, Holliday or call 660-266-3412.

Please have bids in by April 2.

REQUEST FOR BIDS Madison C-3 School is seeking bids for the renovation of the old kitchen into an office area.

Interested applicants may contact Superintendent Fred Weibling at 660-291-5115 for information and may submit sealed bids at the Superintendent’s Office until close of solicitation on April 30, 2013 at 3 p.m.

The Madison C-3 Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

THANK YOU Thank you to family and friends for visits, call and cards. I want to personally thank Mr. Don Wheeler and Ms. Jana Carter for transportation and also, Ms. Nina Carter for her caring help.

The Paris area community has good combined efforts and organizations in many ways.

That is essential for a small community.

Michael Mallory Thank you to Lynn Duvall, Jackie and Terry Sutton, Ryan McCoy, Barb Black, Joye Narveson, Twana Hulen and Connie Duvall for the delicious meal and beautiful decorations. Thank you to all the friends and family who sent cards and attended Russell’s birthday party. He was genuinely surprised and enjoyed visiting with everyone.

Russell and Carol Larson HELP WANTED POSITION WANTED Monroe County 4-H Council is seeking applicants for a Summer Scholarship Recipient. Applicant must be at least an in-going college sophomore at any university or trade school. Applications may be picked up at the Monroe County University of Missouri Extension Office, 208 N. Main, Paris, Mo., and recipient will work from that office. Applications are due by Monday, April 1.

University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture & Local University Extension Councils Cooperating.

Equal Opportunity/ADA Institutions

MONROE MANOR NURSING HOME is looking for hard working, dependable, long term employees. If interested in working with a team of professional healthcare providers, Monroe Manor is interested in you!

Due to an increase in census, we have the following positions available: Full Time RN – Dayshift 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Every other weekend Full Time LPN – Evenings 2 – 10:30 p.m. • Every other weekend Part Time CNA – all shifts 6 am – 2:30 p.m. • 2 – 10:30 p.m. • 10 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

Every other weekend Full Time Activity Aide – Dayshift (must have CNA) 7:30 am – 4 p.m. • Every other weekend Employee benefits include: Insurance *Sick Pay*Vacation*Personal Days* Apply at Monroe Manor

200 South Street, Paris, MO 65275 (660) 327-4125

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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LEGALS IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 13MN-PR00003 In the Estate of PAULA MARIE TALEFF, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PAULA MARIE TALEFF, Decedent.

On Jan. 9, 2013 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on April 6, 2012, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate.

The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is March 7, 2013 Heather Wheeler, Circuit Clerk Published on: March 7 and 14, 2013

TRUSTEE’S SALE

IN RE: James S. Booth, A Single Person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by James S Booth, A Single Person dated September 20, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Monroe County, Missouri in Book 325, Page 564 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., (at the specific time of 2:05 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Paris, County of Monroe, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real

estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Monroe County, State of Missouri, to wit: LOT ONE (1) AND THE NORTH FIVE (5) FEET OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK ELEVEN (11) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF MONROE CITY, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI to satisfy said debt and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 148687.032013.301949 FC

NOTICE

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

Published on: February 21, 28, March 7 and 14, 2013

TRUSTEE’S SALE

IN RE: Edward M Doyle, and Amanda K Doyle Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Edward M Doyle, and Amanda K Doyle dated May 31, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Monroe County, Missouri in Book 323, Page 880 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., (at the specific time of 2:05 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Paris, County of Monroe, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Monroe County, State of Missouri, to wit: THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20 IN TOWNSHIP 53 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST OF THE FIFTY [FIFTH] PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONROE COUNTY,

MISSOURI. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 15 FEET THEREOF. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART HERETOFORE CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF MISSOURI FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. ALSO, ALL THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 53 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI, LYING EAST OF STATE ROUTE ZZ AS NOW LOCATED. [THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN BRACKETS HAS BEEN ADDED TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.] to satisfy said debt and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 108076.032713.301591 FC

NOTICE

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

Published on: February 28, March 7, 14 and 21, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, MO AT PARIS

In the Estate of EZRA L. BUCKNER, Deceased

Estate No. 07MN-PR0009

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

To all persons interested in the Estate of Ezra L.Buckner, Sr., Deceased, Estate No. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Personal Representative of said estate, will file a final settlement and petition for distribution in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Randolph

County, Missouri, on the 4th day of April, 2013 or as continued by the court. Objections to the final settlement or petition for distribution shall be in writing and filed within twenty days from the date said final settlement is filed.

Marguerite Jones, Personal Representative REX V. GUMP Attorney at Law Published on: March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2013

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES’ SALE

For default in payment of the debts and performance of the obligation secured by Deed of Trust dated July 20, 2009, executed by CLOYD ARCHIE SAMFORD TRUST and JUANITA LEE SAMFORD TRUST, recorded on July 20, 2009 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Monroe County, Missouri in Document No. 2009-1043; and Appointment of Successor Trustees dated February 11, 2013, and filed for record on February 14, 2013 in Document No. 2013-0206, in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Monroe County, Missouri; and conveying to the Trustee named in the Deed of Trust the following described property in Monroe County, Missouri, to-wit: A tract of land partially in Section 9, partially in Section 10, and wholly in Township 54 North of the Base line, Range 10 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Monroe County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Center corner of Section 9-54-10; thence with the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 9 South 89 degrees 10 minutes 07 seconds East, 1366.13 feet to the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 9; thence with the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 North 00 degrees 20 minutes 06 seconds East, 1404.56 feet to a point on the center line of Sailing Mill Road; thence with the Center line of said Sailing Mill Road South 87 degrees 41 minutes 15 seconds East, 73.52 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds East, 61.52 feet; thence North

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86 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds East, 60.47 feet; thence North 85 degrees 29 minutes 16 seconds East, 516.77 feet; thence North 87 degrees 52 minutes 19 seconds East, 104.79 feet; thence South 88 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East, 79.76 feet; thence South 84 degrees 03 minutes 11 seconds East, 104.70 feet; thence continuing with said center line of Sailing Mill Road South 76 degrees 13 minutes 50 seconds East, 101.97 feet; thence South 68 degrees 53 minutes 07 seconds East, 50.83 feet; thence South 58 degrees 42 minutes 54 seconds East, 49.83 feet; thence South 50 degrees 23 minutes 41 seconds East, 91.84 feet to the Point of Curvature of a curve to the Left having a Radius of 200.00 feet and a Chord Bearing and Length of South 67 degrees 05 minutes 27 seconds East, 114.92 feet; thence with said Curve to the Left 116.56 feet to the Point of Tangency; thence South 83 degrees 47 minutes 13 seconds East, 47.13 feet; thence South 86 degrees 49 minutes 02 seconds East, 49.67 feet; thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 07 seconds East, 399.82 feet to the Point of Curvature of a curve to the Right having a Radius of 470.00 feet and a chord bearing and Length of South 73 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East, 276.29 feet; thence with said curve to the Right 280.43 feet to the Point of Tangency; thence South 56 degrees 35 minutes 43 seconds East, 106.03 feet to a point of the Northwesterly Right-of-Way of Missouri State Highway Route #24; thence with said Northwesterly Rightof-Way South 33 degrees 32 minutes 16 seconds West, 40.62 feet; thence South 06 degrees 07 minutes 48 seconds West, 125.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 219.40 feet; thence South 70 degrees 32 minutes 43 seconds West, 88.28 feet to a point in a NON-Tangent curve to the Right-having an Initial Tangent Bearing of South 44 degrees 12

minutes 33 seconds West a Radius of 3709.70 feet and a Short Chord Bearing and Length of South 48 degrees 42 minutes 32 seconds West, 582.09 feet; thence with said curve to the Right 582.69 feet; thence South 49 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West, 280.52 feet; thence South 76 degrees 19 minutes 53 seconds West, 278.82 feet; thence South 57 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West, 351.00 feet; thence South 24 degrees 12 minutes 45 seconds West, 118.43 feet; thence South 57 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West, 1000.00 feet; thence South 59 degrees 13 minutes 06 seconds West, 500.22 feet; thence South 57 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West, 693.74 feet to a point on the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 9-54-10; thence with said South line North 89 degrees 19 minutes 01 seconds West, 224.94 feet to the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 9-54-10; thence with the West line of said Quarter Quarter section North 01 degree 12 minutes 52 seconds East, 1334.15 feet back to the Point of Beginning and containing 92.47 acres. SUBJECT to Rights of Way and Easements as may now be established at the request of the holder of said debts who has elected to declare the entire indebtedness due and payable, and in accordance with the provisions of the said Deed of Trust, the undersigned successor Co-Trustees will on Friday, the 5th day of April, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., to-wit: at 1:30 p.m., sell said property at public venue to the highest bidder for cash at the West door of the County Courthouse, located at 300 North Main Street, in the City of Paris, Monroe County, Missouri, to satisfy said notes and costs. /s/ William M. McCleery, Jr. William M. McCleery, Jr., Co-Trustee /s/Alice L. Smith Alice L. Smith, Co-Trustee Published on March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2013

Ag Night... FFA Dinner servers, left to right, Catie Nobis, Brooke Rentschler, Leah Ensor and Lindsay Link APPEAL PHOTO

Blow Cancer Away... Barking Butterflies and Relay For Life are well represented by, left to right: First row - Kendall Mason and Josie Rentschler. Second row - Meaghan Dye, Brooke Rentschler, Carley McCall, Logan Bross and Morgan McCall.

APPEAL PHOTO

Blow Cancer Away... During the MCCS annual fundraiser members of the Paris Patriots helped serve refreshments including members, left to right, Rachel Batsell, Russell Mitchell, Will Crain and Payton Gruber.

APPEAL PHOTO

Blow Cancer Away... Left to right, Sandy Davis, Sue Fennell and Jane Akers donated $1,000 to MCCS Blow Cancer Away fundraiser in memory of Beverly Wandrey. Accepting the donation is MCCS President John Turner.

APPEAL PHOTO

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AREA VITALS

Donald “Donnie” Carl Neale 1953-2013

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Bentley Robert Perry Allen and Emily Perry are extremely proud to announce the birth of their handsome baby boy, Bentley Robert Perry. Bentley was born at Audrain Medical Center at 9:25 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. He weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces and was 20.25 inches long.

Bentley is the fifth grandchild of Connie and Robert Perry, and the third grandchild of Monte and Ellen Kohler, all of Paris. Bentley has several aunts and uncles including Cathy and Jason Mattingly, Ammber and Scott Berrey, Dustin and Melissa (Perry) Wilson, Cindy Kohler, Jacob Kohler and Jason Kohler. Bentley has several

cousins including Bryanna, Robert, Zachary, Kaydence, Dallas and Brandon. His great grandparents are Leonard and Lois Brown and Larry Perry. His best friend is his dog Cookie.

Donald “Donnie” Carl Neale, 59 of Mexico passed away Wednesday, March 6, while surrounded by his family at home.

Donald was born on April 24, 1953, in Moberly to Mervin and Melia Neale, they preceded him in death. He married Saunceria (Baker) Neale on May 19, 1973 in Centralia.

Donald was employed

by TEVA Pharmaceuticals for 20 years and Sydenstricker’s Implement for 19 years. Donnie enjoyed gardening, buying and selling John Deere collectables, and spending time with family and friends.

Donnie was a great cook

James Lee (Jim) Shumard 1928-2013 James Lee (Jim) Shumard, 84 of Holliday, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at a Columbia hospital.

Mr. Shumard was born on Aug. 1, 1928, in Perry, the son of J. Ben and Belle Martin Shumard. He married Mary Brady on May 23, 1950 in Moberly, and she survives at home. Other survivors include four sons, Kenneth (Barb) Shumard, of Shelbina, Donald (Carolyn) Shumard, of Winchenden, Mass, Mike (Sherri) Shumard, of Columbia, and Philip (Jackie) Shumard, of Warrensburg; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; one brother, Jerry (Marilyn) Shumard, of Cali-

James Lee Shumard fornia and one sister, Bonnie Sudsberry, of Holliday. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Shumard.

He was a member of the Holliday Masonic Lodge #660 and a honorary member of numerous other Lodges.

He was, also, a member of the York Rite in Shelbina. This consists of the Shelbina Chapter

#99 Royal ARCH Masons, Shelby Council # 59 R& SM Royal & Select Masteng, & Malta Commandry #72 Knights Templar.

Mr. Shumard was a heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Local #513.

He was a member of the Granville Christian Church.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m., at Agnew Funeral Home with Reverend Fran Schnarre officiating, along with Reverend Stan East. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service on Saturday.

Memorials may be made to the Granville Christian Church.

and his cookies and pies will be greatly missed.

Donald is survived by his wife, Saunceria, of Mexico; one son, Kyle Blake Neale, and his fiancée, Morgan Tyler, of Columbia; one daughter, Danica Neale Johnson and husband Eric, of St. Louis; one sister, Peggy Neale Lewis and husband,

William, of Columbia; two brothers, Eddie Neale, of Mexico, and Dennis Neale and wife, Donna, of Paris; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held at 5 p.m., Saturday, at Arnold Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Stanford officiating. Visitation was held from 3-5 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be sent to Hospice Compassus or the Central Missouri Food Bank.

Both may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson Mexico, MO 65265.

Richard Stone 1930-2013 Richard Stone, 82 of Paris, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Monroe Manor Nursing Home.

Mr. Stone was born on Oct. 15, 1930, in Mexico, Mo., the son of Rufus Garth and Effie Belle Chick Stone. He married Norita (Rita) Studer on Feb. 21, 1959 and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2003, He is survived by his children, Tommy (Jody) Pulis of Paris, Terry Ray (Sharon Kay) Stone of Omaha, Neb., and Rita (Ricky) Breid of Paris; six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Terry Pulis; one brother, Raymond Stone and one sister, Louis Wainscott.

Mr. Stone served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from the City of Paris, where he worked as an electrician. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, of Paris.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 6, at 11 a.m., at Agnew Funeral Home,

with Reverend Wesley Hammond officiating. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Wednesday, March 6, at the funeral home. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Monroe County Cancer Supporters and/or the Special Needs Unit, at Monroe Manor.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Home improvement projects that really pay off Many of us watch TV shows and see the miraculous transformation of homes and gardens by professionals and amateur do-it-yourselfers. Is it really that easy, we ask ourselves. Could I do it?

Where do I begin? What improvement projects will generate the biggest increase in the value of my home?

What Do You Want and What Can You Afford?

There are several good reasons for wanting to redecorate or remodel your home. If your residence no longer reflects your changing tastes and lifestyle but you don’t want to leave a desirable neighborhood, maybe all you need to do is make one or two basic changes. Altering a color scheme, converting a bedroom into a home office, or upgrading the kitchen and bathroom are practical home improvement projects that add esthetic appeal and really pay off. If a move is in the future, you want home improvement projects that will give you the biggest bang for your buck when it’s time to sell.

Whatever your motives for improving your home, make a wish list with three categories: * Must have * Would like to have * Dreams can come true When your list is complete, consider the amount of money you have available or are prepared to borrow. Unless you have unlimited funds, make a realistic estimate of what you can afford. Are you planning major renovations that will require the

services of an architect or a contractor? Will you need an electrician, a plumber, a carpenter, a painter, or all four? How much work can you do yourself? All these factors must be taken into account as you pare down your list into affordable home improvement projects.

How Do You Begin?

Every project starts with a plan. Itemize everything you want and think you can afford, and include a design of rooms to be remodeled. If you are going to require professional help, now is the time to talk to contractors, plumbers, and other tradesmen, and to ask for estimates.

Comparison-shopping is a must. If you are an accomplished do-it-yourselfer, price materials and tools needed. If you can’t afford to do everything on your list, reassess your prime needs and make a new plan.

What Projects Are Key? The best projects for improving the value of your home are, happily, the most affordable and the easiest to do yourself, even if you are a super klutz.

Ask any real estate agent for tips on how to prepare a home for resale and you will be told that the house and yard should be cleaned and all clutter removed. Creating suitable home storage facilities and cleaning and painting the interior and exterior of your house, therefore, are the jobs that top the list of desirable improvements.

The premium projects that usually require professional help are kitchen remodeling first and bathroom

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Clean Everything in Sight Cleaning your home and yard is a great improvement project, and if you are remodeling, it will be the final step after the dust has settled. You will need something heavy-duty like tri-sodium phosphate or its equivalent to wash most surfaces inside and outside the house. There are also special cleaners for glass, tile, porcelain, stainless steel, and wood, and for getting rid of unpleasant molds and mildew. Visit your friendly hardware store and read labels. There are cleaners for almost every material and for solving almost every cleaning problem.

Make sure rooms are well ventilated whenever you are cleaning, carefully follow directions, and wear gloves and a mask.

Removing clutter is another worthwhile project and requires adequate home storage with a combination of cabinets, shelves and bins, and sufficient strength of mind to discard all junk, no matter how much you love it. You can buy easy-to-assemble shelving and cabinets in a great variety of sizes and materials at affordable prices. Small, decorative containers can be used to organize and conceal the ongoing accumulations of such items as incoming mail. In the yard, removing clutter means getting rid of dead trees, dead branches, broken slabs and stones in patios and walkways, and tidying up the garden and lawn.

When faced with clutter, ruthlessly throw it out, recycle it, hold a garage sale, donate it to the charity of your choice -- get rid of it.

Interior painting and exterior painting should be next on your list of preferred home improvement

projects. Fresh paint helps make your home look clean, bright, and spacious.

When selecting colors for the exterior, don’t forget to do something about that bland front door. Have fun! Fresh, harmonious colors add beauty and personality to your home both inside and out.

Put Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling High on the List Although remodeling a kitchen seems like a daunting task, a complete overhaul pays great dividends if and when you sell your home. Purchasing new cabinets and appliances are worthy goals, but you can also make minor changes that will create impact. If you can’t replace the kitchen cabinets, replace the cabinet doors at least. If that is also beyond your means, add molding to the cabinet doors, paint them, and replace the hardware. It’s not that difficult or expensive to replace an outdated sink, and if you can’t afford a new stove, fridge and dishwasher, don’t hang on to those gold or avocado monstrosities -- buy attractive reconditioned replacements.

Bathroom remodeling is the next most important improvement and the biggest dividends come from installing a new sink, bathtub, toilet, and shower stall, as well as attractive tiles and custom cabinets.

Again, if you can’t manage a complete makeover, replace the tired old taps, faucets and shower head; add shelves; and paint and redecorate the cabinets.

Other Projects to Consider After you have decided on and planned for the most important home improvement projects, new window covering and upgraded flooring should receive your attention. You can choose from a large array of window dressings and styles, or simply buy fabric, turn hems with iron-on tape, and dra-

matically drape the material over attractive curtain rods. Shutters are another possibility and lend themselves to many different decorating styles.

Your choice of flooring is limited only by your taste and budget. Rip up the old carpet and replace it with contemporary hardwood flooring or laminate flooring. If you already have hardwood, simply sanding and re-staining it or giving it a clear finish may give your rooms the lift they need. Other flooring replacements that can transform a room include tile, vinyl, linoleum, or

textured rubber.

Finally, save a little energy and money to improve the appearance of your yard. Maybe all you have to do to improve the landscape is trim, mow, weed, and then plant a few flowers. Adding or upgrading an existing patio, deck, or walkway can also be very worthwhile.

Choosing the best modeling and redecorating projects will not only increase the long-term value of your home, they will also provide satisfaction and pleasure for you, the smart homeowner.

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Household Chores Checklist

If you’re like many people, you’ve used tools like a household chores checklist to try and improve the organization in your home, but have been disappointed in the results. There can be many reasons for this, but one of the most common is believing in the magical powers of charts and checklists.

Sad to say...but there is no magic!

Chores and checklists don’t have any power to change a household on their own. It’s a little like lovingly displaying a hammer on the ground of an open lot and ‘expecting’ a house to materialize!

The real magic of a household chores checklist and related tools is in their ability to organize your own efforts towards improvement. This is most effective when you take the time to do some upfront planning to build success into the process.

Done consistently and correctly, your success rate with these types of tools will skyrocket!

-- Pick your chores checklist.

There are several free or fee-based household checklists available online. Do a little searching and find one you like. Remember, no matter what you choose, you’ll need to do some customization of your checklist.

Fill out the checklist for your particular household’s situation. I find this part of the process works best if you can give yourself a few days to finish it because you will keep remembering tasks you

want to include. That’s good as the more complete you can be at this stage of the process, the better.

-- Take a good look at what you’ve got.

With paper in hand, consider the tasks you’ve written on your chores checklist so far. Ask yourself the following. * What supplies are needed to complete this task? * Will double supplies be needed (one set on each floor of the home, perhaps) to be most efficient? * Do I currently have supplies that are outdated or outmoded? * Can this task be eliminated altogether? (For example, are you simply ‘collecting’ magazines and catalogs instead of reading them? Canceling your subscriptions means you never have to decide what to do with them after they’re in your home; the clutter is simply gone.)

The answers to these questions will enable you to have the right supplies in the right amount available when the day comes to put your plan into action.

-- Organize according to age and ability.

Almost everyone in a home can help out with household chores. The trick is to match expectations with abilities. Using your checklist, determine appropriate chores for the preschoolers, elementaryaged, pre-teens and teens in your home. When you’re considering the very young members of your family, break a chore

down into parts. Usually one or two of those parts will be manageable by a preschooler.

Also consider temperaments. Would your family rather have assigned chores so they know exactly what’s expected of them each and every week? Or do they prefer variety, mixing it up a little? Having a family conference at this stage is often helpful. The trick is to maintain that the only choices revolve around HOW the chores are done...not WHETHER they’re done.

After all the kids have their chores mapped out, use your household chore checklist to assign the remainder of the chores to the adults in the household. Let me be clear, I’m NOT suggesting that kids should do more chores than adults. I AM saying that often it’s easier to start by assigning lesser abilities and work your way up from there. Which means, the adults will pick up any and all slack, plus supervise, and must also shoulder the more difficult chores.

Of course, if you don’t have any children, then the adults will do all the chores. But there will be fewer bodies to pick up after, too!

-- Consider the details.

Now’s the time to sniff out problems with your chore system. Take a look at what you’ve established so far and think about possible obstacles that will inevitably come up.

Who is your biggest com-

plainer? Who has schedule conflicts that will make it difficult to get his or her chores completed?

Consider also the timing of your household chores checklist. If your evenings are already jam-packed, squeezing in a chores list is aiming at failure. If you’re serious about making this work, then you’ll need to consider some changes. Perhaps you can establish a thirty minute family chore time each evening right after dinner.

Or make Saturday morning be clean-the-house time before everyone scatters to their activities.

The point is, take an honest look at your current lifestyle and figure out when and how these chores are going to fit in.

If you don’t, that chores checklist will be disappointing you yet again.

-- One more thing...

Aim for improvement, not perfection. You know what I mean. If you are looking at household chores checklists because your home is in disastermode right now, you cannot expect it to turn completely around in a week’s time. People just don’t work that way!

That’s why aiming for making improvements (as opposed to perfection) actually works. It’s measurable and tangible and gets everyone a little more excited about the whole process. Then you keep on aiming for incremental improvements and you help everyone build on new habits.

One day at a time.

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Building a backyard child’s play structure A child’s dream backyard includes a play structure complete with a slide and swings just like the one at the neighborhood park. Once you have made the decision to make your child’s dream come true then you have several avenues from which to select depending on the amount of money and time you can invest.

One of the most economical means of obtaining a play structure is to buy a used one. Since children eventually outgrow their play structures you can often find a used one at a fraction of the cost.

Your time investment will require disassembling and reassembling the structure. To make the task of reassembling easier, you should take a photo of the play structure prior to disassembling. Check your newspaper classifieds and once you find one, call immediately since they tend to sell quickly. You should also check to see if your newspaper places their classifieds online. Many times the online version is available sooner than the print version which will give you a leading start.

If you decide to build your own play structure you have many options available. You can build totally from scratch by designing a set of plans, purchasing the material needed, and building the set. This is obviously very labor intensive and probably not the best project

for a beginner. Another option is to purchase a kit from a store such as Home Depot or Lowe’s. You can purchase a kit for as little as $299 which includes: design options, some accessories, hardware, brackets, and plans. You must separately purchase slides, lumber and the remaining accessories. You can also purchase a complete kit which contains all material including lumber. These options are as labor intensive as the previous option but they take the guesswork out of design and building. The final and most expensive option is to purchase your playground already built.

Whichever option you decide upon you need to make certain that the structure is built safely and that your children know how to safely play on their new play structure. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year approximately 205,860 preschool and elementary children receive emergency treatment as the result of injuries sustained on playground equipment.

Therefore, when it comes to playground equipment, safety definitely comes before price.

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Insulation helps a home to conserve energy One of the more positive consequences of an economic downturn is the way people change their lifestyles and habits to be more frugal, save money and reduce unnecessary waste. If your home is not properly insulated, then you are doubtless spending too much money to cool it in the summer and heat it in the winter. There are lots of ways to reduce energy consumption and eliminate waste, but if you are building a new home or remodeling an existing one, there are few more important decisions you can make than what insulation to use.

There are many types of insulation on the market, with various component materials, “thermal resistance” ratings (more on that in a minute) and suggested uses. In fact, when you are choosing the right insulation for your needs you must keep in mind that you may need more than one kind, since you are likely to address several different insulating challenges. Use the basic information here as a springboard to a more in-depth assessment of what you really need, and get expert advice, too.

Understanding the “R” rating The “R” rating (or “R-value”) of insulation is a measure of thermal resistance, that is, how resistant a material is to heat flow. The higher the number, or R-value, the more resistance there is to that heat flow, meaning

that a properly insulated wall will allow less heat to pass through than a poorly insulated one. Building codes around the country require varying R-values because of the natural differences in climate between, say, Arizona and New Hampshire. Even in one region and within a single structure the Rvalues suggested for the floors, walls and attic may be different due to the different insulating requirements, the materials involved and the seasonal variations. All modern building codes contain requirements involving building insulation, and there are a range of regulations that vary, state to state, concerning allowable materials. Asbestos, for example, is no longer used for insulating materials because its dangers were finally established and the substance was essentially banned. Popular types of insulation Perhaps the most common insulating material is fiberglass, which usually comes in easily identified rolls. When this kind of insulation is cut into predetermined lengths, those pieces are called “batts.”

You can think of batts as blankets (thick, pink, scratchy ones) that are placed between the studs of a framed wall,

Looking back at home décor in the 1950s and the succeeding 20 years or so, an outstanding feature used to be the use of wallpaper to cover up the walls in almost all the rooms of the house.

Wallpapers were the fad of those days and came in all kinds of prints and patterns, hues and shades across the entire light spectrum, the look was considered classy and spawned a generation of Americans, who were ‘house-proud’ with all their walls papered and not a single spot missed out! Well, times have changed and how! While wallpaper is still an item of décor for those lost in the nostalgia of the ‘good old days’; home décor is now all about clean and sleek lines and bare walls, with different kinds of textured paints, replacing all that paper!

If you’re among the class of people who have no time for nostalgia and are quite keen on decorating your home with the mod-

ern look, that faded, ratty-looking wallpaper and borders are the first thing you’d want to get rid of!

Alternatively, perhaps, you’re still steeped in nostalgia, but want to replace the old paper with a newer and colorful print.

Having adhered to the walls for so many years, it may take a bit of time and careful effort, to peel away the old wallpaper and borders, but it is not an insurmountable task. Of course, you may not want to put in all that time and effort yourself, but have the means to get it done by hiring trained labor. In which case, good for you and you can stop reading this article and move on to something else!

For those who are diehard fans of DIY, or are inclined to be more fiscally prudent in the current economic climate, knowing how to remove all those old borders and wallpaper will be most helpful. As mentioned before, it is not a difficult task, provided you’re will-

ing to expend some time and sweat over it. More importantly, it is the degree of care and precaution you will need to take, should you decide to undertake this project on your own.

To remove old wallpaper and their borders, here are a few handy tips and suggestions to help you on your way: You will need to ensure that the paper comes away cleanly from the walls, applying heavy pressure or force should be strictly avoided.

Loosen up the glue, which holds the paper to the walls with the help of any of these materials - water, white vinegar, steam or commercially available solvents.

Before choosing any of the above materials to remove the paper cleanly, check to see the soundness and quality of the paint and wall structure, behind the paper. You do not want to damage these, because that would mean extra expenses in fixing

the damaged wall or getting it repainted.

Read and follow the instructions to the letter, if you decide on using a commercial solvent.

These are strong formulations and must be used exactly as advertised, to prevent any damage.

To scrape off loose paper once it has been softened with water or steam or vinegar, use a plastic scraper or one with blunt edges, so as to not mark the paint or the wall behind.

Start removing the paper from the lower ends of the wall and then work your way progressively upwards.

Keep mopping away at any spills or spots on the newly bared walls, not giving any time for the fluid to soak in and damage the walls.

There you have it! Follow the helpful tips listed above and you will be able to get rid of your old wallpaper and borders, quite easily!

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

Kitchens Bright lighting is required in a kitchen. In

the past fluorescent lighting was the order of the day! However this stark lighting choice is being replaced with spot lighting and under cupboard lights to illuminate work surfaces.

Dining rooms Most houses still have a central ceiling light with a lamp shade which coordinates with the room albeit a neural style, flamboyant

chandelier or in a colour which teams with the window dressings.

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

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

The number of lamps

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

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Turning your garage into useful space

With the economy dwindling and the real estate market making it almost impossible for homeowners to get into a bigger, more comfortable home, converting your garage into another room may be the answer that best fits your needs.

You can create a whole new bedroom, den, gameroom, or family room.

The possibilities are endless. For less money than moving to a roomier house or adding an attachment to your present living environment, you can get the best out of your garage conversion by creating a whole new room that will make your house feel like it is brand new. Converting your garage to accommodate your ever growing household needs just makes sense with the state of the economy. It’s more cost efficient than moving, can make your home more energy efficient, and raises the value of your home.

To get the best out of your garage conversion,

you should make a garage conversion plan. Know what your needs are and what you need to do to accomplish your task.

Will your new room need plumbing? Will the present electrical setup be sufficient, or will you have to reconfigure it? These are questions that you should answer before you begin converting your garage.

Without the proper plan, garage conversion could become an endless nightmare. Start the project right by understanding the modifications that need to be made. Then, once you know what changes need to be made, you can begin your project.

By converting your garage to a new room, you could be adding value to your home. To get the best out of your garage conversion, you should hire a general contractor to overlook at least some of the work. Building it yourself is an excellent way to save money, but unless you are knowl-

edgeable with the present building codes, a contractor can be useful to help you get the best out of your garage conversion while adding value to your home. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

Instead of using your garage to store the junk that you keep but never seem to use, why not create it into a wonderful new room. The benefits are great. As your family grows, or maybe just your urge to have a larger living environment grows, converting your garage into a brand new room will give your house that feeling of change that will make your house seem fresh and exciting. Converting it into a new room can also make your home more energy efficient, saving you hundreds of dollars each year. It is also incredibly cheaper than building an additional structure to your home as the walls and roof are already in place. Knowing how to make simple changes to the insulation and structure can help you get the best out of your garage conversion.

With so many families being upside down on their home mortgages, it only makes sense to convert your garage into a new and fascinating living environment. In just a few short months, you could easily be relaxing in a brand new gameroom or add that extra bedroom that your growing family needs. Garage conversion is simple and cost effective.

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

Typically basements are dark, dirty, and are filled with boxes and boxes of items that are hardly used.

Most basements are as large as the first floor of the home, so utilize that space correctly and divide it into three areas when possible: 1. Entertainment area, 2. Utility area, and 3.

Storage Space.

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

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Lighting... Continued from page 5B included as well. A pair of matching bedside lamps is most people’s choice, along with shades which coordinate and compliment the bedding and window treatments. Soft and gentle lighting effects are a great way to de-stress and unwind and of course bedside lamps make the whole operation of turning the lights off far easier once you are in bed!

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

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

Bathrooms Bathrooms also need

to be brightly lit for the majority of the time. The use of spot lighting which are often fitted flush to the ceiling provides sufficient light in small and medium bathrooms. For soaking in the bath candles, particularly those which omit an aroma are frequently used.

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

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

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

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Decorating a child’s room When it comes to decorating, your Childs bedroom is one of the areas where you can really have fun with design ideas and if your child is old enough you can involve him in the design process. Although you may have to water down some their ideas to fit within your budget!

The key to designing a pleasing child’s bedroom is to plan ahead. In no time at all your baby will become a toddler and then not long after that he will be starting school and soon become a teenager. So what seemed like a good idea to paint 6foot high murals of ‘Winnie the Pooh characters will not be appropriate when your 10 ten year old brings home his friends from school for the first time.

Getting the basic structure correct at the beginning will save you having to do major changes every time you re-decorate.

So this involves getting enough electric sockets and lights setup. If you have the opportunity get dimmer switches fitted and use a combination of main lighting and downlighters so the mood in the bedroom can be varied depending on the activity.

When designing a theme room, it is probably better to decorate one wall with the chosen theme and paint the other three walls with a plain colour, rather than have all four walls wall-papered with the same design not only does this give a feeling of more space but it is also cheaper when you need to re-decorate or change the theme due to your child growing older. Design for fun and keep it practical.

Keep decoration simple and easy to look after are the key messages.

Paint needs to be hard wearing and washable, sticky fingers and even worse crayons and pens are the main enemy here.

If you include a blackboard at the height of your child and encourage him to use that, it will save many hours washing or painting over your child’s latest Picasso!

On the plain walls you can always use posters

and pictures to expand on the required theme.

Storage is probably the major requirement for the bedroom. As children get older they seem to accumulate more and more toys so space under beds or cabin beds should be considered. Take a look around at what your child’s has and you will probably find that you need to fit in: ∙ A bed. ∙ A wardrobe. ∙ A desk and chair. ∙ A bookshelf ∙ Storage for toys. ∙ Storage for out of season clothes i.e. winter or summer. ∙ An area to display models and prizes from school.

Wardrobes and chest of drawers or dressing tables are also useful.

Giving your child a work area such as a desk are also good for encouraging children to do their homework as they grow older. Choose furniture which is also hard wearing and washable. Plain white furniture will work for almost any theme and will last for many years.

When the children are toddlers there are many ranges of small tables and chairs which can be purchase relatively cheaply to give your child the feeling of his own special space. When fitting out the inside of his or her wardrobes position the rails near the bottom to encourage them to select their clothes and dress themselves. It also hopefully will help to keep the room tidy. A large toy box is also an excellent way to clear up a mess quickly before bedtime. Shelves for storing books and displaying special toys and also their latest creations they may have made at school are a good idea When you know what budget and what the basic rules are, ask your child to share their thoughts on what their dream room should look like. In the beginning remind your children that you will not be able to deliver everything they ask for, but that you are sure you will be able to achieve something, which will be satisfactory for you and the

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child. Try to include: ∙ Their favorite colors. ∙ Their favorite hobbies/ interests. ∙ Their favorite objects. ∙ Their Favorite cartoon or story characters or football teams ∙ Which one item they would like in their room more than anything else.

By planning at the beginning and involving your child in the design process you will probably find it the most enjoyable room to decorate and also a room which will be easy to decorate in future years as your child’s tastes and needs change.

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with room for entertaining guest. Also, an extra bath in the basement is a plus and will help your resale value. Don’t forget about that old storage space discussed earlier.

Condense all of those old worn out boxes into just a few boxes and have your Home Improvement Contractor build a special section for storage which is also a great way to stay organized. Chances are that there will be plenty of room for all of those items.

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

Naturally, everyone wants a clean home, but who has the time anymore? Gone are the days where everyone remained married, men worked, and women cleaned, cooked, and took care of children all day long. There are still some homes like this, and that is perfectly fine.

However, more and more homes are not like this, because demographics are changing. There are many homes where both spouses work, whether or not they have children, and there are many singleparent homes, sometimes with more than one or two children. These kinds of homes are often busy places where there is not that much time for cleaning and picking up. However, there are ways to make a home look great,

even if a person only has a few minutes each day.

First, picking up things and putting them away when one is done using them is one of the best ways to keep a home clean. When going from room to room and doing other things, take things that need to go into another room, and put them back where they belong.

Avoiding clutter is a very good way to make a home look cleaner. In addition, not having so much clutter around means less to move around when a person is cleaning and also means fewer things to clean. Most people like knickknacks and sentimental objects, but the more of them a person has, the more that there is to clean. Keeping a home a little more sparse,

or keeping small objects in a cabinet where glass or another material protects them from dust also makes everything easier to clean, and keeps cleaning chores from taking as long.

Second, cleaning one room each day ensures that a person does not spend hours trying to clean his or her house in one day, and it also means that a home stays cleaner, because dirt and grime do not have the chance to build up between cleanings. By following a schedule and sticking to it, and by taking some simple steps that are easy to follow, cleaning as one goes becomes a habit which makes keeping a home sparkling in only 10 minutes each day much easier.

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