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K RUN/WALK

Come participate in the Friday, May 31, 5K Race/Walk - I Wear Gray for Grandpa 5K. The race/walk, sponsored by area businesses including Wheeler Auction, Paris Pharmacy, David Hoffman and Family, Hayhurst realty (John and Tammy Hayhurst), Monroe County CO-OP and Miller’s Bar and Grill, will take place at the Paris Fairgrounds with registration beginning at 6:30 p.m., and the race/ walk kicks off at 7 p.m. Registration fee is $20 and includes a race shirt.

For more information contact Brooke Rentschler.

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(USPS 359-260) Vol. 146, Number 20 Paris, MO 65275 • 24 Pages • 2 Sections • 50 cents

Paris R-II conducts graduation ceremony, DeTienne Valedictorian, Gruber Salutatorian Paris High School Class of 2013 numbers 46

Shelby DeTienne was 2013 class valedictorian, right, and Payton Gruber was salutatorian.

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Paris High School has 46 new alumni following graduation ceremonies Friday night, May 17, for the class of 2013.

Friday night’s event was the 139th graduation for the 146-year old Paris R-II School District, the 50th for the high school building, on Cleveland St., and the first in the newly school’s renovated gymnasium.

Following the traditional march-in of the graduates to the band playing the processional Pomp and Circumstance, R-II Superintendent Chris Johnson welcomed her students and thanked the several hundred family members and friends of the class, in attendance, for their support.

PHS guidance counselor Lisa Youse recognized and brought on stage two groups of students: the 27 graduates that participated in the school’s A+ mentoring program, the largest in the curriculum’s history, and the class’ 11 Academic letter recipients. She then named the class’ top 10 students.

Mrs. Youse announced Shelby DeTi-

enne was class valedictorian and Payton Gruber was presented as salutatorian.

Both girls gave short, moving remarks, thanking their families, teachers and their classmates for their combined assistance and support over the years.

Miss DeTienne said she was honored to be valedictorian. She told her classmates this was the best time of their lives; they should never be afraid to stand-up above the crowd; dared them to challenge themselves, and twice mentioned hard work.

Miss Gruber addressed the importance of leadership. She said they shouldn’t fear to ask for or to offer one another help; recommended that her contemporaries strive for greatness, and appreciate what they have and never forget their memories.

The counselor said the valedictorian will receive $1,000 and $750 goes to the salutatorian courtesy of the Barnett family.

As in the past few years, local school children will receive summer lunches through the generosity of local churches, businesses, community service organizations, and individuals, as well as the support of the local food pantry.

Many families in the Paris and Holliday communities depend on the school lunch program during the school year.

Some of these families may need extra resources in order to provide nutritious meals throughout the summer months.

Many in the Paris community have expressed concern about the financial

hardship this may create for some families and have committed to provide sack lunches for students whose families indicate that they would like to participate.

For the past three years, resources have been sufficient to provide lunches for the entire summer. Nearly fifty children received lunches, June through August, in 2012. This year’s program is scheduled to run from June 10 through Aug.16.

Sign-up will be available through the Paris and Holliday schools. Parents can also pick up a registration form at the of-

fice of Paris First Baptist Church during normal business hours.

This program is supported through donations. Any individuals, churches, or businesses who would like to help can send a donation to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 89, Paris, MO 65275. All donations should be labeled “Summer Lunches.”

All money donated goes directly to purchase items needed for the lunches.

Funds remaining when the program ends will be donated to Christmas Is Caring.

AREA CLOSINGS ON MONDAY, MAY 27

Offices and businesses closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day include: Monroe County Courthouse City of Paris Office City of Madison Office Local banks including TPNB, UMB and Alliant Paris Senior Citizen’s Center jacs Restaurant United States Post Office Jonesy’s Restaurant Monroe County Appeal office Monroe County Health Department Paris Pharmacy

CATTLEMEN TO COOK DURING GARAGE SALES

The Monroe County Cattlemen’s Association will be selling Rib-eyes, Beef Hot Dogs and Hamburgers across from Casey’s General Store, Madison, on Saturday, May 25.

MADISON LIONS MEMORIAL DAY BBQ

The Annual Madison Lion’s Memorial Day BBQ will take place on Sunday, May 26, and Monday May 27. The Sunday menu will feature BBQ Chicken, Pork Steak and Hot Dogs. While on Monday Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Pork Steak and Hot Dogs.

“9-12” TO MEET MAY 23

Cindy O’Laughlin, of O’Laughlin Inc. Concrete Co., will speak at the “9-12 We the People of Monroe County” meeting on Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m., at the Paris Public Library in Paris. She will speak on “Big Government Producing Small Citizens Every Day” Please direct questions to: 660-327-1220.

MADISON GARAGE SALES MAY 25

Madison and area all town garage sale will be held on Saturday, May 25. To get your name on the map you need to leave your list with your name, address, phone number and list of items at Becky’s Restaurant, 660291-8259, call Cindy Hultz 660676-5797 or with Carol at the Community Center (2 – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday) 660-291-5478 or call Carol’s cell 660-651-6765.

The deadline for getting the list in is Friday, May 17.

PARIS GRADUATION/ u See AWARDS on page A9

Lunch program helps feed hungry children

FIRE CHIEF LARRY JONES NAMED “CHIEF OF THE YEAR” The Madison West Monroe Fire Protection District is very proud to announce that Larry Jones (Chief) was named Chief of the Year at the Annual FFAM (Fire Fighters Association of Missouri) Convention held in Carthage, MO May 3-5.

FFAM receives n om i n at i on s from all over the state of Missouri for this honor. The following is the nomination submitted to FFAM. Chief Larry Jones was in the U.S. Navy from the years of 1969-1971. In 1973 he married Ann Bird of Madison.

Together they raised a daughter Renee Wright in the town of Madison. By the year of 1974 he was working for the Missouri State Highway Department and volunteering for the Madison Fire Department. In the year 1978, Larry became the Assistant Fire Chief and held that position until 2004. He was also a member of the Madison Lions Club, served on the Madison City Council, Mayor of Madison, on the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and on the 911 board. He is currently chief of 24 firefighters and 4 cadets.

The Madison Fire Department was going through significant changes during this time. The Departments equipment was updated to meet all necessary standards. A new fire

station was built. The Madison Fire Department evolved into the Madison West Monroe Fire Protection District.

The First Responder Program was added and Larry took the necessary steps to become a responder.

Larry became chief of the Madison West Monroe Fire Protection District in 2004. Larry continued the mission of the district to continually improve not only the equipment but also the training of the firefighters. In 2004 Larry added a Cadet Training Program which encouraged youth in our community to become firefighters. In 2002 Larry became active in the Fire Fighters Associate of Missouri. During that same year he also began attending the State Convention. In 2005 he began taking teams from his department to compete. From 2007 to current his teams have repeatedly brought home trophies. In 2010 Larry was proud to have his team bring home the overall trophy.

In 2005 Larry became the Director of District 3. The FFAM Funeral Team was established to which Larry became a member shortly after. The Madison West Monroe Fire Protection District currently houses one of the funeral trailers. Also at this time Larry became a member of the 24/63 Commission which is a local emergency planning commission. This planning commission ensures that mutual aid is provided harmoniously to adjoining departments.

He is also a current member of the Region B Chiefs Association.

Larry has been involved in firefighting for a total of 37 years. Through these years he has seen his department grow from a one-room building at City Hall to a professional district that the community looks to for endless needs.

For the 4th year in a row the Madison West Monroe Fire Protection District also came home with the overall trophy from the annual fire fighters competition. No other department has ever won this trophy 4 consecutive years. For the first time ever, Madison also sent a team of auxiliary ladies to compete. They placed 3rd overall in the state. Congratulations to all.

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OPINION

UST ASK DAVE...

From the desk of the Editor

BY DAVID EALES EDITOR appeal@parismo.net

Amazing Students… It was my honor and pleasure to be the guest speaker at the Paris R-II Elementary Honors Assembly, on Monday, May 20. The assembly recognized both Honor Roll students as well as A Cubed students. The latter must achieve 93 percent on their four core subjects to be eligible for A Cubed honors. It was amazing to watch student after student receive both their honor roll certificate and an A Cubed medal.

Each student that is awarded a medal all four quarters receives a treasured A Cubed tshirt. Truly amazing was the fact that 11 6th graders had been A Cubed recipients for every quarter since six grade.

Discussed at the assembly was the support staff that the students can use to help them be successful. The teachers

and school staff were compared to the manager and coaches of a baseball team.

It was noted that no mater how great Ted Williams, baseball’s last .400 hitter was, he still failed in six out of ten trips to the plate.

“No matter how many times you feel you have not lived up to your expectations, pick yourself up and go on.”

Students were encouraged to use the manager and coaches (teachers and staff) they have there in school just as baseball players use their coaches to help make them better and more productive players.

If you have any question about the quality of our students look no further than the pages of this newspaper this week and next. Listed by local school including Paris, Madison, Holliday and Middle Grove are the 2012-2013 student school awards. There are reading awards, citizen-

DAVID EALES ship awards, spelling awards, sports awards, academic awards, science awards, library awards - you name it, there is an award. All these won or achieved by the students of Monroe County schools. It’s no wonder that every school in the county has been designated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School of Distinction!

Teachers enjoy your summer - you earned it!

Have a great week...

MY TURN ~ by Richard Fredrick The Graduates I had the pleasure once again of attending a local high school graduation. The kids seemed so well behaved and focused this year. Emotion was visible in every talk and action of the graduates.

They appeared to actually care about each other and to be sad at the prospect of no longer being together on a regular basis. In watching these kids I wondered who the critics of this generation were talking about when they called the millennials, those born between 1980 and 2000, the most selfish generation ever. Joel Stein in a recent “Time” article tried to make the case for these younger Americans being lazy, entitled and shallow, I suppose all 80 million of them. Over protective boomer parents and the “self esteem movement” in which kids can do no wrong are cited. In their “Facebook” world, 70 percent of teens and young 20’s check their phones hourly, taking pictures and seeking approval constantly.

But wait, is this not the new version of the same criticism of the younger generations that has been around for most of this century?

Young people are always narcissists until they age a little and get over themselves.

It is part of growing up. And the hopefulness and positive version we always hear at graduations is heartfelt and sincere rather than selfish or self-centered.

And the legacy of the prior generations of us is nothing to brag about or for our kids and grandkids to look forward to either. We have added trillions to the national debt and have a damaged economy. Most young people entering the job market today face the prospect of not being as well off as their parents. And with the memory of 9-11 and recent terrorist attacks on our own soil, there is the shadow of dangers we older Americans didn’t have to confront. We all can worry about the changes technology has and will make in our

culture and way of life.

The kids I know and saw on Friday evening are not selfish or self-centered but caring and respectful of each other, of their school and teachers and will be devoid of any illusions about the world they must live in far sooner than any of us got over ourselves. We do wish them success and God speed and can let them know we have their backs whatever they do and wherever they go.

RJF

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PARIS MERCURY Monroe County Historical Society to meet May 27

4-H Members receive FCS Grant, left to right: First row - Reed Ragsdale. Second row - Shirley Ensor, Ryan Ragsdale, Carol Schoonover - YPA, Michelle Ensor, Jack Glover - FCS Vice President, Sharon Rose Schoonover, and Jessica Hamill – crop insurance agent. Third row - Patrick Ensor, Regan Ragsdale, Molly McGee, Zach Ensor.

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FCS Financial awards 4-H grant to upgrade 4-H Building FCS Financial awarded the Monroe County 4-H program with a $250 grant.

The Shaping Rural Missouri grants were available to 4-H clubs and FFA chapters who planned to complete a community improvement project by the end of the year. The Monroe County 4-H program plans to update the 4-H Building at the Monroe County Fairgrounds with their grant funds.

This is the second year FCS Financial has funded the Shaping Rural Missouri grants for 4-H clubs and FFA chapters.

“Community development in rural Mis-

souri is very important to FCS Financial.

Our member-owners and staff live in rural communities across Missouri,” said Kevin Langford, Interim CEO, FCS Financial. “These grants not only strengthen our rural communities but allow our youth to work as a team to accomplish a worthy goal.”

The group’s project was selected by a panel of judges based on the benefit to the rural area and youth organization.

To learn more about the Shaping Rural Missouri Grant program or FCS Financial, visit www.myfcsfinancial.com.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. This will be the 7th year of digging on Mark Twain’s Uncle John Quarles’ site north of Florida. The purpose of the dig is to recover the artifacts associated with the Quarles’ house and the smoke house before the structures are rebuilt. The south one-half of the dog-trot log house has been reconstructed and plans are to complete the inside and fireplaces this year. Efforts are being made to obtain funds to complete the north pen of this structure and the smoke house.

Volunteers are needed to help excavate Tuesday, May 28 through Saturday, June

1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All equipment and supplies will be furnished. Volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. each day at the red/white metal building located west of Highway 107 about two miles south of Highway 24 and just north of Grandma’s Country Music. They should bring lunch and water, and wear appropriate clothing. Children over 10 years old may volunteer if accompanied by an adult (one child - one adult, two children - two adults). No smoking allowed on the site. For more information contact 573-735-2784.

7th Year Of Digging At Twain Site

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Monroe County Historical Society is excited to announce that their May meeting will feature a program to be presented

by Bill Hart, President of MoBARN Alliance and Field Representative for Missouri Preservation, which will deal with Documenting Your Historic Farmstead. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., on Monday, May 27, at the Roegge Room of Dulany Library in Paris, and is open to the public.

The Missouri Barn Alliance and Rural Network (Mo BARN) was incorporated in 2010 with its chief mission to support the preservation and documentation of Missouri’s rich rural heritage. Results released in 2008 from the US Census of Agriculture revealed that Missouri had one of the largest number of historic barns reported in the country - about 35,000. It is estimated that in the next fifty years we will lose 80% of these. Given that alarming number, Mo BARN has partnered with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to perform a survey of our historic Missouri farmsteads so that as many as possible can be documented before they are gone. Hart explains that contributing to the statewide survey is pretty easy to do and it’s a fun way to be educated about your own farm and describing its historic buildings. We all appreciate the picturesque qualities of our historic barns, but results of the survey will provide us with more than pretty pictures.

Indeed, having a comprehensive survey of farm buildings will reveal information that will tell us so much about the practice of farming in Missouri throughout history. Oftentimes the mere shape and form of farm buildings tell us much about their historical uses. For example, a barn with particularly tall sidewalls with vertical siding having removable panels is almost surely a tobacco barn – its removable slats providing aeration for the drying of hanging tobacco leaves. A number of ventilators in the top of a barn

Picturesque barn just outside Paris, in Monroe County, on Highway 154

would probably indicate that it was used for housing animals, which need adequate air supply and ventilation. If a small onestory room has been added at the corner or a side of the barn with the ventilators, it was probably a dairy barn, its small addition serving as a milking room. By studying the changes in the types and forms of agricultural buildings as we move across the state, we can ascertain what parts of the state might have produced more tobacco or corn, more livestock or poultry. In the central Missouri counties of Osage and Gasconade, there is a ubiquitous one-story agricultural building with

low-pitched roof, ventilators, and many small windows. As it turns out, turkey farming was once a major focus of farming in that area.

Interested in learning more about the project and participating in Missouri’s statewide architectural survey of barns and farmsteads? There are clear instructions and downloadable forms on the SHPO’s website at http://www.dnr.mo.gov/ shp o/archisur vey.htm and Hart will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Direct any questions to Hart at the May 27 meeting, or via email at missouribarn@ yahoo.com or call Hart at 314-691-1941.

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MADISON TIMES

C-1 wins first place in contest

Middle Grove students in Mrs. Knepler’s class won First Place in the Lowes non-greenhouse flower growing contest. Pictured are: Mrs. Knepler, J. Kinyon, G. Newcomer, J. Tumbleson, A. Tanner, A. Wilkey, and K. Jackson.

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Village of Holliday board Sheriffs given conceal discusses crime problem and carry permit control The Village of Holliday held a board meeting on Saturday, May 18.

Reelected board members John Ragsdale and Guy Callison were sworn in by board chairman Mike Dawson.

Concerned citizen Don Williams spoke to the board members about the crime problems in Holliday and what can possibly be done to put an end to this. The school has been broken into and streetlights have been put out among some of the things. He has offered support in helping with the problems.

Larry Jones, from the Madison West Monroe FDP, was in attendance

and talked to the board members concerning putting a fire station in Holliday. They would furnish the truck if the town furnished the building. Also it would lower insurance costs.

All of this will be discussed at a later date and more information will be available then.

There will be a bike-a thon on Saturday, June 1, in Holliday, to support cancer awareness and the village made a donation to help with this.

It was reported that some streets need gravel repair and this will be taken care of soon.

The report was respectfully submitted by Clerk Sandy Callison.

A Honor Roll - Abby Hendren, Lilly Mann, Nicole Mann, Regan Ragsdale and Maariko Williams B Honor Roll - Andrea Callison, Sierra Court, Hunter Day, Brie Ensor, Emily Havens, Molly McGee, Ryan Ragsdale, Sharon Schoonover, Andrea Unterbrink, Brant Ensor, Patrick Ensor, Jacob Green, Dakota Hagenhoff and Matthew Unterbrink.

Almost Perfect Attendance - Britney Davidson,

Reid Ragsdale, Addison Jo Wood, Kadence Blair, Brandon Callison, Royce Haley, Alex Williams, Kaylynn Ames, Dillion Crutchfield, James DeOrnellis, Makayla Hayes, Malana Pence, Thomas Sanner, Kevin Lair, Brie Ensor, Alex Green, Emily Havens, Lilly Mann, Molly McGee, Ryan Ragsdale, Zackary Ensor, Andrea Unterbrink, Brant Ensor, Jacob Green, Regan Ragsdale and Dakota Hagenhoff.

Holliday C-2 School announces honor rolls

Ensor ace in government exam

The eighth grade class at Holliday was required to take an end of course exam. The American Government exam was especially difficult because of the time constraints for the students to learn the material. Susan Havens is excited to announce that Patrick Ensor did an outstanding job on the exam and scored the highest in the class.

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Following the admission of Governor Jay Nixon’s office that his officials at the Department of Revenue had sent data on concealed carry holders to Obama officials in the federal government, the Missouri House and Senate passed SB 75. The bill gives each Sheriff in every county the duty to handle conceal and carry permits.

“This is an important change in the CCW process that Senator Dan Brown and I have worked on with the goal of preventing the state revenue department from ever again sharing the personal information of permit holders with the federal government,” said State Representative Eric Burlison (R-Springfield). “This is a common sense change that empowers our sheriffs to not only issue a certificate of qualification for a permit, but to actually take sole responsibility for the process by issuing permits. It’s a move that will give the people of Missouri confidence that the process will not violate their rights.”

State Senator Kurt Schaefer (R - Columbia), who helped lead in this fight, stated, “SB 75 is an important piece of legislation that will streamline the conceal carry process, while removing unnecessary bureaucracy from the process by allowing Missouri’s sheriff department to handle the permits.

This process is ideal to ensuring each individual’s privacy is protected.”

Thanks to the leadership of the House and Senate, SB 75 strikes a good balance in both reforming and respecting the current protections that the current process helped ensure. This is why the $100 application fee will remain the same, and permits will be good for five years. To enhance current safeguards, SB 75 also adds an additional background check through the

National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), which is seen as the most comprehensive background check available. By using NICS, Missouri will continue to be a leader nationally in Mental Health Record Submission.

“SB 75 was a bill that was filed one day before the Sandy Hook tragedy because of my concern for what I believe to be an epidemic of active shooters in our schools. Unfortunately, we had to expand the scope of the bill to remove the issuing of concealed carry weapons permits from the Department of Revenue because of the lack of respect for the most basic privacy expectations Missourians deserve. My hope would be that this bill will encourage school districts to create active shooting training programs so that teachers will know how to save lives in the event of such a tragedy, prevent accidental gun deaths through education, and protect Missourians from having their personal information shared by the Department of Revenue,” said State Senator Dan Brown (R-Rolla).

If signed into law by Governor Jay Nixon, the duty of issuing concealed carry permits will be transferred to each individual Sheriff department

by Dec. 31. The Department of Revenue will begin the transition process on Aug. 28, to ensure a seamless transition.

“With the governor’s signature, this bill will make the process of obtaining a CCW permit far less burdensome and far more secure,” said Burlison. “I thank my colleagues for giving such strong support to this change and Senator Brown for working with me throughout the session to move this change through the process and into law.”

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SENIOR NEWS

Health Department Monroe County Saddle Club June Schedule Fun Show Held May 12

Rachael Grime, Young Adult and Adult Services of Little Dixie, left, and Author Sara Ramsey.

Author Sara Ramsey donates her books to Little Dixie Library

Sara Ramsey, romance author, has recently donated three of her novels to Little Dixie Regional Libraries. After meeting librarian Rachael Grime at a recent conference in Kansas City, Iowa born

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Ramsey contacted the library about donating her newest series.

Ms. Ramsey has actually spent time in Moberly and generously donated her books for the local residents to enjoy. “Heiress Without a Cause,” “Scotsmen Prefer Blondes,” and “The Marquess Who Loved Me” are currently being cataloged and will shortly be found on the shelves at your local Little Dixie Library in Randolph and Monroe Counties. For more information on Sara Ramsey, please check out her website at http://www. sararamsey.com/ To reserve these books or find other favorites, be sure to checkout www.ldrl.org

•B OARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETING – June 18 at 5 p.m. – LOCATION: Monroe County Health Department • GENERAL

“WALKIN” CLINICS Clinic will include immunizations, blood pressures, and other health services.

LOCATIONS: Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center from 10 – 11 a.m. on Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Monroe County Health Department in Paris from 8–10 a.m. on Mondays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24.

Paris Nutrition Center from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5.

• E N V I R O N M E N TA L PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST The Environmental Public Health Specialist is available, by appointment, according to the following weekly schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to Noon.

•W OMENS WELLNESS/FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC Clinic offers women of reproductive age, Cervical and Breast Screenings, STD Testing, and methods of birth control. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Clinic will be held Thursday, May 30, from 9 a.m.

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to 3:30 p.m. Please call for an appointment.

• WIC Pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5 may qualify.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call for an appointment.

LOCATIONS: Monroe City Christian Church, 214 Court St., Monroe City, on Tuesday, June 4 and June 25.

Monroe County Health Department in Paris on Wednesday, June 5 and June 19.

Monroe County Health Department provides services in the home for the homebound patients. The objective of this program is to enable patients who do not require full-time nursing care to remain in their own homes. Care is given under the direction of a physician. Services include skilled nursing care, personal care, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Medicare, Medicaid, and many other commercial health insurance plans cover services.

For information regarding the services provided by the Monroe County Health Department/ Home Health Agency, please call 660-327-4653 or 660-327-4259

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Monroe County Saddle Club Held a Fun Show on Sunday May 12, at the home of David and Marguerite Jones.

The show started with everyone saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

Winners in each event were: BARREL RACING; Medium age: 1st, Benjamin Unterbrink, 2nd, Balus Jones, 3rd, Laura Unterbrink, 4th, Andrea Unterbrink, 5th, Zachary Jones. Older age; 1st, Donna Turner FAN BELT; 1st, Laura and Benjamin, 2nd, Benjamin and J.D. Jones 3rd, Laura and Balus 4th Laura and Andrea, 5th, Matthew Unterbrink and Balus.

PICK-UP RACE; 1st, Benjamin and J.D. 2nd, Ryan Nordwald and Benjamin, 3rd, Benjamin and Andrea, 4th, Augustus Jones and Zachary, 5th, Ryan and Bradley Unterbrink.

HOP-A-HIDE RACE; Younger age; 1st, Matthew Mefford and Gage Hatton, 2nd, Matthew M. and Nora Gottman, 3rd, Matthew M. and Joslynn Mefford, 3rd, Matthew M. and Gracie Hatton, 4th, Matthew M. and Carlee Long, 5th, Matthew M.

and Myia Gottman, Monroe City.

Medium age: 1st, J.D. and Balus 2nd, Laura and Augustus 3rd, Laura and Andrea, 4th, Zachary and Ryan, 5th, Ryan and Benjamin.

ISSY-DIZZY RACE; Younger age: 1st, Joslynn, 2nd, Myia, 3rd, Nora, 4th, Carlee, 5th, Ava Gotluian. Medium age; 1st, Andrea, 2nd, Augustus, 3rd, Benjamin 4th, Lincolon Talbott, Perry, Mo. 5th, Laura.

CATALOG RACE; Younger Age, 1st, Nora 2nd, Ava, 3rd, Joslynn, 4th, Myia, 5th, Carter Pierce.

Medium age; 1st, Matthew M. 2nd, Zachary, 3rd, Laura, 4th Ryan, 5th, Balus Older age: 1st, Dwayne Jones, Monroe City.

Break - away- Horse Rider: 1st, Dawson Talbott, Perry.

Some contestants tried calf roping. No Winners.

The ribbons were designed and made by Donna Turner.

After the games, all enjoyed a wiener roast.

Anyone who didn’t attend missed a good old fashioned fun day of horseplay.

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CHURCH NEWS

“I love the LORD, because He hath heard my voice and my supplication.” – Psalm 116:1 Greetings from FaithWalk Ministries – Bishop Harold G. Long, Pastor Morning worship service began at 10:30am “Shifting The Atmosphere” – sung by FaithWalk Choir Opening Prayer led by Elder Helen Fugate Scripture read by Bro. Thompson – Acts 11:1418 “Speak” – sung by FaithWalk Choir Offering (Seed Planting) was directed by Minister Ballenger. Our Vision and Mission Statements were read in unison, declaring that FaithWalk Ministry’s constant goal is the work of, “Building and Sustaining Strong Communities by Breaking the Cycle of Addictive Failures.”

“Praise Him” – sung by Bishop Long and FaithWalk Choir Bishop Long’s message was entitled, “Satisfying The Hidden Cravings” Cravings are desires put in us by God. Cravings aren’t bad if they are directed toward the right thing. Wrong cravings form compulsive behav-

iors that are destructive (like buying, eating…).

II Peter 1:2-4 God gives us ALL things (we need and desire).

Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 God put eternity into our hearts to desire and seek Him. Ecclesiastes 3:2-8 The word ‘time’ is used 28 times in these verses.

“20” means expectancy and “8” means a new beginning. We have expectancy (cravings/desires) from one time to another time, “under the sun”- in the earth realm.

Ecclesiastes 2:8-26 Solomon’s cravings were wrong because they were not God focused. He lived good but he was angry and spiritually empty.

His soul (joy and peace) was shortchanged.

Psalm 16:11 Keep your need for craving, but switch what and/or whom you crave.

All you need and desire is in God…crave Him. Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us: Tuesday at 7 p.m, Wed. - Men and Women Support groups at 6 p.m., Thursday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. God bless you!

Sunday, May 19, services at the Holliday Christian Church were opened

by Jane Akers, organist.

Guests for the services were Barbara Jarman, Tom and Diane Curtright and Diane’s mother Jane Grizzell.

Announcements were for a Cancer Bike-AThon, being held Saturday, June 1, in Holliday.

It was voted to make a donation with half of the money going to the cancer fund and half to help with the expenses.

Rev. Holmes welcomed the congregation and all joined together for the opening hymn, “I Gave My Live for Thee.”

Birthdays recognized were Mac Millenius, Opal Johnston, Blaine Bergthold, Lance Thrasher, Darren Thresher and Drew Holmes.

Anniversaries were recognized for David and Lysa Holmes.

Prayer concerns went out to Ann Erickson, Betty Deaver, Beverly

Wandry, and Gene Ketchenberg.

Several had joys concerning family and friends graduating.

The prayer hymn, “The Nail Scared Hand”was led

by Rev. Holmes followed by pastoral prayer and The Lord’s Prayer.

Elders Guy Callison and Pete Olney and Deacons John Ragsdale and Nellis Kotsenberg went to the alter and led the communion hymn. Communion was followed by the Doxology.

Rev. Holmes read scripture from Acts, chapter 2, vs 1-21. His message was titled Pandamonium in the Streets.

The hymn of invitation and dedication was “Tell Me The Old, Old Story” followed by the “Spirit Song.”

Following refreshments, Jane Akers led the group in a further study of the gospel Luke.

All are welcome to attend Holliday Christian Church.

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, May 19, with 38 members and guests in attendance. Rev. Holmes led the Greetings and Announcements.

Prayer requests were shared and Rev. Holmes led the morning prayer.

The Adult Choir sang “Sometimes Alleluia” for special music.

Communion was shared and tithes were offered. Rev. Holmes delivered the morning message “Pandemonium in the Streets” from Acts 2:1-21. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: The church will

be participating in the all town garage sale under the shelter on May 25, as a fundraiser for the The Lesters’ concert in July.

An old-fashioned worship service will be held under the shelter on Sunday, May 26. Period clothing is welcome and a carryin picnic meal will follow the worship hour. Serving next Sunday: Danny Stith and Judy Harmon, Elders; Karla Salmons, Taylor Salmons, Gay Thomas, and Jason Thomas, Deacons. Danny Stith, communion preparer. All are welcome to attend Sunday services.

Santa Fe Christian Church VBS

Santa Fe Christian Church in Santa Fe, will hold it’s 2013 VBS May 27-31, each evening from 6-8 p.m. “Let Me Be A Witness” is our theme this year.

On the 31st there will be a weiner roast beginning at 7:30 p.m., for all children and their families and this will kick off our “Movie on the Pad” at dusk with a family movie. For details call Susan Kendrick at 573-473-6850 or Jessica Chase 573-629-9981

Reverend Wesley Hammond’s sermon title was “Faith or Fear” from Mark 4:35-41. In verse 40, Jesus says, “Do you still have no faith?” In the midst of their fears about the storm, the disciples went to awaken Jesus who had fallen asleep. Jesus does not promise us calmness in our surroundings nor does he worry about circumstances the way we do. If we live by faith opportunities will open to us, but if we worry about trouble around us we may never accomplish what Jesus has for us. We must trust God even though our normal thinking causes us to fear. Jesus is always there to calm the storm and see us through even if we should perish.

Announcements: (All times p.m. unless indicated.) Plastic water bottles (16 oz) are needed for Bible school; bring to the kitchen. Bible school is June 17-24. Sunday, May 26, birthday card shower for Vivian Mitch-

ell Miller who will be 90 years old; her address is 31442 Route D, Paris, MO 65275. Also on the 26, come join Jocelyn Bright for a graduation party in Perry, at 5; Saturday, June 1, 25th Wedding Anniversary Reception for Wesley and Diana Hammond, 5 – 8 at the church – Carter Hall.

Brenda Ensor announced summer lunch program. Be in prayer to explore if God has a role for you. Workers and money are needed – Work day is June 7, 9:30 a.m.

The community is also involved in this ministry.

Other regularly scheduled weekly events are at the usual times.

John Mitchell gave the children’s sermon and Mark and Courtney Bell led children’s church.

Music for the personal worship moment was “How I Love You.” Special music provided by the choir was “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine”.

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Pastor John Grimmett

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service Sunday May 19. Patti Grimmett led the congregation into worship service with, “Come Holy Spirit.” Pastor John Grimmett led the responsive reading from Proverbs 51. The call to worship was, “Revive Us Again.”

The beginning hymn was, “Spirit Song.”

Pastor John Grimmett read the announcements and asked for prayer concerns. He gave a pastoral prayer and The Lord’s Prayer. Pastor John Grimmett read the scripture reading from Revelations Galatians 5. He also gave

the message, “In the Fullness of the Spirit!.” The closing hymn was, “Spirit.” The benediction response was, “Prayer for Renewal.” Robbie Turner led the congregation out of worship service with, “Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart.”

The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold worship service next Sunday, May 26. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Announcements: Sundays: Addicts Victorious at 2:30 p.m., at the church.

The title of Pastor Kenny’s sermon today was “Choices.” Scripture was taken from Daniel 3:30 and 6:28. Today’s message was focused on our youth.

Children need to listen to God, not the world. Each child is beautiful and should be who they are in Christ, not what someone else wants them to be. The world says to do things their way, and only loves them when they are going their direction. God loves them ALL the time, even when they mess up.

Tootsie Peak’s children’s message was about sharing with others, being compassionate, and understanding. Even when we have a bad day, we need to see the real blessings God has placed before us and to reach out to others, get to know them, and share Christ with them.

Prayers for Keith Deaver, Susan Duncan, Paris school district, Jo Reynolds friend Danny, Jessica Chase, Dallas Baker, Tootsie Peaks sister, Jordan Davis, Bonnie Sudsberry, Penny Westfall, Louise Hurley, Patty Kendrick, Beverly Wandry, those leading and participating in VBS, children and adults involved in MFUGE mission trip.

Praises were from Jessica and Brian Chase on Jessica’s health issue be-

ing treated, Karen Miller’s grandson graduating from college, Tracy Huffman’s phone visit with family on Mother’s Day, Dallas Baker’s sharing with coworker, Ben and Kacy Bell celebrating 10th anniversary, Scott and Anna Willingham’s new baby girl, Bill and Bev Holmes coaching girls Pixie team taking first in the girls softball tournament and Brooke Rentschler turning 16 on May 20.

Happy birthday was sung to Erma Wilkerson and Darrell Wilkerson.

Vacation Bible School will be May 27-31 beginning at 6 p.m., each night with wiener roast and lock in on 31st. Proof Project 2013 Heaven or Hell, will be held on June 2 from 5-8 p.m., at the Cannon Dam Opry in Perry. Presentations and testimonies given by various people with the project. For advance tickets see Bev Holmes.

Salt Saturday is May 25, to prepare for VBS. Church camp registrations will be coming out. Youth camp is July 20-24 and children’s camp is July 24-27.

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.

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The Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship Sunday, May 19, which was Pentecost.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry gave the message, “Seeing is Believing,” with Acts 1: 1-40 as the scripture. She also gave the Little Sermon, “When the Holy Spirit Came On Saturday, May 25 - the youth are having a Rummage Sale at the church and also serving a sausage and biscuit breakfast for donations.

Sunday, May 26 - Peace with Justice offering will be taken.

Sunday, May 26 - Pock-

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et Change Sunday, worship at Wildwood Care Center 1:30 p.m., and Youth Bible Study at 4 p.m.

Monday, May 29 Adult Bible Study is at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 5 Administrative Council will meet at 7 p.m.

June 7-10 is Annual Conference.

Sunday, June 9 is our Fellowship Dinner at 11:45 a.m., with VBS leaders as our guests.

Monday, June 10-13 is Vacation Bible School 9-noon. Guest leaders will conduct this year.

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Pastor Fran Schnarre

The Granville Christian Church annual meeting to elect board members will be Sunday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. All members are invited.

Church members are filling a grocery cart with name-brand groceries.

Tickets will be sold on the cart full of groceries to benefit Relay For Life.

Two graduates were recognized on May 19, with gifts and a dinner in their honor.

There will be a fundraising brunch at 12 noon following worship June 2, to benefit the workcamp trip. Two youth and one adult are going to Buckner, Kentucky in June where they will repair and paint homes of the elderly and disabled.

Members are also collecting donations for the travel expenses of Christopher Shumard’s family as they travel to meet and train their service dog next fall, in Ohio. There will be a fundraiser for Christopher, June 15, in Madison.

Eleven people will

be attending the Heartfest Christian Concerts at Worlds of Fun, June 8. While it is too late to purchase the discounted early-bird tickets, we welcome others joining us.

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. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Saturday evening, Aug. 17, and Sunday morning, Aug. 18.

Jesus brings new life and hope on earth and in heaven. Come as you are to get close to God and learn about following Jesus in our informal worship service. We worship together at 11 a.m. the first, third and fifth Sundays. (Upcoming dates: June 2, 16 and 29). Sunday School for all ages is held every week at 10 a.m., followed by communion on Sundays when there is no worship service.

The First Christian Church held worship on Sunday, May 19, with Pastor Donna Scott officiating. Her message, “The Advocate,” about the promise of the Holy Spirit was based on John 14:817, 25-27. Special Music, “Yahweh,” was given by the Chancel Choir, and “You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful,” was sung by Hannah Vaughn, Katelyn McGinness, and Faith Holmes. Hazel Herron recognized graduates from college, high school, and eighth grade with monetary gifts.

Other participants were Song Leader - Mary Beth Mitchell; Pianist - Betty Hodgman; Worship Leader - Debbie Boulware; Elders Alice Baker and Peggy Crabtree; Diaconate Debbie Boulware, Sandra Duncan, Gayle Threlkeld, and Vanessa Forrest; and Acolytes Emily Vaughn and Jacob Ford.

Announcements are: Monday, May 27 - Office closed and Wednesday, May 29 - Choir 6:30 p.m.

This week’s birthdays are: Jeanelle Hendrix and Steven Hancock. We celebrate those baptized since the 2011 General Assembly. The names to be

scrolled on screen at this year’s General Assembly are Katelyn McGinness, Laine Forrest, Tucker Gruber, Brett Mason, Payton Ness, Thelma, Austin, Aurora, Samantha, and Sara Beckman, Aliyyah Bader-DeWitt, Larry Castleman, Denise and Joseph Morton, Justin, Laken, and Mason Edwards, E. J. Kendrick, and Hannah Vaughn.

The May Elder’s Helping Hands are Everett and Sharon Martin. The church may be contacted at (660) 327-4440 or fc418@centur ytel.net.

Pastor Donna Scott may be contacted at (660) 3271355 or (573) 933-0593.

The church extends the Good News of God’s Love through worship, education, and service to each other, our family, friends, and community.

Adult Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m., Junior Church at 10:30 a.m., and worship at 10:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

The Bible verse is: Be strong in the Lord and in his great power. The thought for the week is: Let the mind of the Master be the master of your mind.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

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RALLS COUNTY NEWS

Foster Parent Appreciation Day honors local foster parents

Missouri Highway Patrol Sergeant Brent Bernhardt, left, and Park Ranger Doug Buie helped do demonstrations at Foster Parent Appreciation Day

10th Circuit Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd with 10th Circuit Chief Juvenile Officer Nina Benoist Chasnoff at Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

Charles and Debbie Cain, Ralls County, received an award for their two years of foster parent service, at Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake partnered with the 10th Judicial Circuit Children’s Division and the FACT office, of Hannibal to host Foster Parent Appreciation Day at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center,

including hot dogs and drinks; water games hosted by the Perry Fire Department; face painting by the Children’s Division staff and free snow cones.

Missouri Highway Patrol Sergeant Brent Bernhardt was also on hand with the mobile seat belt demon-

on Saturday, May 18.

The well attended event featured a wide variety of educational opportunities for families including a petting zoo courtesy of Heidi’s Lil Ranch, of Hunnewell; bike safety seminars by Park Ranger Doug Buie; refreshments

In Hannibal’s Memorial Day there are two ways to “write your own story” Hannibal’s tagline “Write Your Own Story” will have two meanings this Memorial Day Weekend. In addition to ‘writing’ family memories and fun times in Hannibal enjoying the vendors on Historic Downtown Main Street at the Twain on Main Festival, May 25 and 26, people of all nationalities, backgrounds and faiths are invited to quite literally write a message to departed loved ones as they take part in the annual Memorial Lantern Float.

The Lantern Float on Saturday, May 25, is an opportunity to truly memorialize a loved one during Memorial Day Weekend. The event is free and open to all. From 7 – 8 p.m., those interested in

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 May 20, 2013 Receipts:1868 Hd. COMPUTER AVE - TOP 1137 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 36-300-400 lbs..................152.00-174.00 161-400-500 lbs................146.00-165.00 291-500-600 lbs................143.00-159.00 209-600-700 lbs.................135.00-156.00 257-700-800 lbs................127.00-132.10 176-800-900 lbs.................125.00-128.85

decorating their lanterns are invited to meet in Nipper Park on the Mississippi Riverfront. In the past, participants have written special messages, prayers, favorite quotes on their lantern and even small items that reflected the memory of those the lantern honored.

Those not floating a lantern are yet invited to Nipper Park by the riverfront, at 8 p.m., to join a brief ceremony as the lanterns are released in memory of loved ones and are floated down the Mississippi as glimmering symbols of the universal hope for peace. Lanterns are free of charge, but quantity is limited. Reserve yours by calling the James O’Donnell Funeral Home at 573-221-8188.

During the day, Main Street will be alive with the Twain on Main Festival. With Mark Twain’s book “The Prince and the Pauper” as the theme, the 70 plus vendors offer everything from wearable art to unique writing instruments and leatherworks. The festival runs Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Sunday, May 19, Pentecost Sunday had our church filled with the Spirit. The choir opened with “Spirit of the Living God”. Pastor Todd made the Call to Worship and Welcome. We were happy to have Lola McDonald as our pianist for the worship hour.

Recipes are needed in the next couple of weeks and are to be given to Mary Lee Dye or Nancy Seelow, ASAP. “What Faith Can Do” was the hymn of praise. Today Billie Ray is celebrating her birthday. Congratulations to our college grads, Cheri Provancha, Shelby Hodges and Jesse Todd. Kennedy Jaspering graduates to High School.

The Morning Prayer followed the “Spirit Song”.

Jimmy Shoemate and Rodney Schutte were in our prayers along with all graqduates, the military and farmers finally able to do field work. The choir response was “In My Life Lord, Be Glorified”.

“Sweet Hour of Prayer” led to sharing the Lord’s Supper. Elders were Joyce Coleman and Floyd Seelow. Deacons were Nancy Seelow, Greg Harrison, Tom Hurley and Wyatt

Lewellen.

Arlen Provancha sang “Above All” for our special music.

Jim joined Jeannie Gay as she presented the Children’s Moment with a birthday party for the church. Balloons were blown up and released, a birthday cake with candles lit was on hand. Arlen led in singing “Happy Birthday” to the church and gifts were shown representing the Pentecost meaning of Forgiveness, the Holy Spirit and New Life Acts 2:1-8, 12-15 was read by Lou Ann Hetrick for the sermon “The Gathering of the Faithful”. The question asked was “What can God do through me, through us? What is God doing in your life? Peter told of the Holy Spirit on us, sharing His blessing of love, grace, forgiveness and salvation.

The invitation hymn was “It Is Well with My Soul”. Pastor Todd gave benediction and we closed singing “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”.

Next Sunday will be the Memorial Day Holiday, we invite you to come and worship with us.

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As you travel along Life’s Highways and Byways there is one road Highway 154 that leads you to the little berg of Perry, where there is always something of interest to do. Perry is located only eight miles from Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam. So if you are looking for something to do check out these events...

Are you getting your unwanted treasures ready for the Perry City Wide Yard Sales??? Better hurry, make sure to contact Danette at City Hall to be on the map with your location for Saturday, May 25...

While in City Hall make sure your contact information is up to date in case they need to contact you regarding your utilities. 573-565-3131.

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

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

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COURT NEWS

Monroe County Circuit Court News

Collection Center Jefferson City, Missouri May 6 – May 16, 2013 Troy Caleb Brown, Excello; - Failure to Wear Seatbelt; - $10.00 Karla Gay Church, Columbia; - Failed to Display Plates on Motor Vehicles/ Trailer; - $30.50 Ryan Fredrick Colley.

Mexico; - Failed to Stop for Stop Sign at Stop Line/ Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection; $30.50 Elizabeth Dawn Crandall, Paris; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.) - $30.50 Elizabeth Dawn Crandall, Paris; - Failure to Wear Seatbelt; - $10.00 Nancy Lee Day, Holliday; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 20-25 m.p.h.)

- $155.50 Christena A. Durham, Bevier; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.) - $30.50 Eldon Ray Hargis, Madison; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10

m.p.h.) - $30.50 Tod Lyman Kirchner, Kahoka; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.) - $55.50 Susan Marie Klusmeier, Columbia; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.) - $30.50 Robert Paul Rottman, Paris; - Failure to Register Motor Vehicle - $30.50 Julie Ellen Sears, Madison; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.) $30.50 Nathan Lee Terry, Mexico; - Failure to Wear Seatbelt; - $10.00 Stacey Lynn Vogan, Huntsville; - Failure to Register Motor Vehicle $30.50 Kelsey L. Wiemelt, Quincy, Ill.; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.) - $55.50 Adam Lynn Wolf, Canton; - Failure to Wear Seatbelt; - $10.00 Wendi Lynn Wood, Clarence; - Failure to Register Motor Vehicle $30.50

Ride Planned at Mark Twain Lake to Celebrate National Trails Day In conjunction with National Trails Day Saturday, June 1, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is proud to partner with the NEMO River Valley Chapter of the Show-Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen to host the “We Love Our Trails” trail ride.

The public is welcome to bring their horse or mule and meet at the Spalding Recreation Area trailhead and be ready to ride out at 10 a.m., that morning.

Interested participants will need to bring their own horse or mule, pack a lunch to eat on the trail and be prepared to ride for a minimum of two hours.

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Madison C-3 2013 Awards We are pleased to announce that this year’s senior graduating class is the second class at Madison C-3 to receive A+ Schools Program recognition. The students that successfully completed the A+ program are…

David Arnold, Chase Barnes, Liz Boillot, Garrison Declue, Lindsey Dubbert, Bridget Hancock, John Hendren, Blake Hultz, Sheridan Keeling, Angela Purdy, Jessica Stoebe, Jessica Walter and Jami Westfaul.

The following graduates were recognized for individual accomplishments…

David Arnold - He is a completer with distinction in the Building Technology program through Moberly Area Technical Center. 4 year Ag Member, Received the Bob & Mary Smiley Scholarship, a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Chase Barnes - He is a completer with distinction in the Building Technology program through Moberly Area Technical Center. 4 year Ag Member, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Layne Berrey - Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Elizabeth Boillot Graduated with honors and received the following awards/scholarships…

4 year Ag Member, Don Thomas and Family FFA Scholarship, National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship, Moberly Area Community College Superintendent’s Scholarship, Grace United Methodist Church scholarship, Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Garrison Declue - 4 year Ag Member, Received a Missouri House of Rep-

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Lindsey Dubbert - She is a completer with distinction in the Business & Technology program through Moberly Area Technical Center.

Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Hannah Grimsley Graduated with honors and received the following awards/scholarships… 4 year Ag Member, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Blake Hultz - 4 year Ag Member, Madison Alumni Scholarship, United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award, Madison Business Association Scholarship, Pleasant Green Baptist Church Scholarship, Bryan Wandrey Memorial Scholarship, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Sheridan Keeling - 4 year Ag Member, Alliant Bank Scholarship, Madison Lion’s Club Scholarship, National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship, The President’s Volunteer Service Award, VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship, Grace United Methodist Church Scholarship, American Legion Certificate of School Award, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Angela Purdy - Graduated with honors and received the following awards/scholarships… 4 year Ag Member, Perfect Attendance for the 201213 School Year, Madison Alumni Scholarship, Homemakers Scholarship, Shelter Insurance Scholarship, American Legion Scholarship, Madison Business Association Scholarship, Community Service Award through the Madison Area Community Betterment Association, 4-H Scholarship, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Krystal Sanders - Received the Bob & Mary Smiley Scholarship, Re-

ceived a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Jessica Stoebe - Graduated with honors and received the following awards/scholarships… 4 year Ag Member, Missouri State University Dean’s Scholarship, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Jessica Walter - Graduated with honors and received the following awards/scholarships…

Madison CTA Scholarship, Joe B. Dixon Scholarship, Missouri Western A Plus Scholarship, Brown Memorial Scholarship, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Jami Westfaul - Graduated with honors and received the following awards/scholarships…

She is a completer with distinction in the Building Technology program through Moberly Area Technical Center. She received the Moberly United States Bowling Congress Association Scholarship, United States Army Reserve National Scholar/ Athlete Award, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate. She was recognized by the Madison West Monroe Fire Protection District for completing her cadet firefighter training. Chief Larry Jones and Captain Shannon Breid presented

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Wiley Whatley - He is a completer with distinction in the Business & Technology program through Moberly Area Technical Center. He received the American Legion Certificate of School Award, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Whitney Wood - 4 year Ag Member, Received the Bob & Mary Smiley Scholarship, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Received a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

John Hendren - Salutatorian for the graduating class of 2013. He received the Moberly Area Community College Superintendent Scholarship, a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate.

Bridget Hancock Valedictorian for the graduating class of 2013. 4 year Ag Member, She received the Gerald L. Cooper Scholarship, AB Chance Union Scholarship, Exemplary Attendance Certificate of Recognition, a Missouri House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition and Congressional Certificate. *8th Grade Graduating Class* Maddison Breid- Maddison received the American Legion Certificate of School Award.

Korbin Dickerson- Korbin received the American Legion Certificate of School Award.

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Paris R-II graduates 46 in Class of 2013 u See PARIS GRADUATION/AWARDS on page 1A

For the first time in school history, the valedictorian and salutatorian took turns introducing their fellow classmates for diploma presentations; one-by-one their fellow students came across the stage and handed diplomas by school board president Glenda Miller, who was appropriately attired in a Coyote-blue dress.

School board member Dick Fredrick substituted for Ms. Miller and handed his granddaughter, Haley Fredrick, her diploma, and fellow board member Erin Gruber did the same for her nephew, Chance Wheelan. Miss DeTienne and Miss Gruber received their diplomas last, each introducing the other, and again Erin Gruber substituted for Ms. Miller and presented daughter Payton with her diploma.

After receiving their diplomas, the new grads roamed throughout the gym presenting flowers to family members. They reassembled, and after principal John Wiggans presented the class to the school board, seated on the stage, as official graduates, and following a choir presentation, the new alums threw mortarboards in the air, shot off several hidden confetti guns and cans of silly string, to the amusement and applause of the crowd. The ceremony concluded as the class marched out of the gym to the traditional recessional Pomp and Circumstance music while receiving a standing ovation.

Thursday night before graduation 19 class mem-

bers divvied up $26,500 in 41 scholarships and 22 awards during the high school’s annual Awards Night.

Austin Wilkerson received the Emmett Brown ($500), Fay Spencer Whitney Memorial ($500) and Powers Community Scholarships ($85.93) and the Country Homemakers Strive For Success Award.

Shelby Dickey received the Mexico Ledger Courtesy Award and four scholarships: Dr. Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial ($1,200), MFA ($2,000), National FFA ($1,000), and the Harvey Turner Memorial ($500), the first time it’s been granted.

Seven scholarships went to Britton Francis. They included the Xi Gamma Rho ($500), Agriculture Future of America ($4,200), Powers Community ($85.93), Paris Lions ($500), Sydenstricker Gator ($500), Monroe County Farm Bureau ($300) and the Dr. Robert Warbritton Memorial Scholarships ($800).

Chance Wheelan was the recipient of the Beta Sigma Phi ($500) and American Legion Scholarships ($250)and the U.S. Marine Corps Award.

The PHS Student Council and U.S. Marine Corps Awards went to Haley Fredrick as did the Xi Beta Xi Scholarship ($500).

Chelsea Young was the beneficiary of two scholarships: Alpha Phi Sorority ($250)and the Paris Chamber of Commerce ($500), and a PHS Student Council Award.

Paris Rotary’s Scholarship went to Lauren Embree ($750) as did two awards: the American Legion’s God and Country and the PHS Student Council.

Austin Nordwald got the American Legion’s God and Country Award and the IOOF ($500), MACC Superintendent’s ($300), Chuck Vitt Memorial ($1,000), Paris FFA ($300) and the Monroe County Cattlemen’s Scholarships ($1,000).

Paris’ Community Teachers Association Scholarship ($500) went

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to future teacher Emily Crook as did the Country Homemakers Strive For Success Award.

Nicole Burke took home three scholarships and two awards. She received the MACC Superintendent’s ($300), Mary Prada Lewis ($500) and PHS Student Council Scholarships ($200) along with both the Country Homemakers Strive For Success and PHS Student Council Awards.

Six scholarships and four awards were given to Payton Gruber. The salutatorian received the Shelter Insurance ($2,000), FBLA ($150), Red Cross Young Minds Save Lives ($250), Barnett English ($600) and Westminster College Trustees Scholarships, Horizon Credit Union ($500) and the PHS Yearbook Technology ($100), Mexico Ledger Citizenship, USMC Scholastic Excellence and U.S. Army Reserve Awards.

Central Methodist University’s Dual Credit Half Tuition Scholarship and the Barnett Science Scholarship ($500) went to Steven Hayhurst as did the U.S. Army Reserve Award.

Michelle Ensor was the recipient of the Country Homemakers Strive For Success Award.

A Paris Lions Scholarship ($500) went to Jessie Putnam.

Lindsay Link was recognized with the Monroe County Young Farmer’s Scholarship ($500).

Class valedictorian Shelby DeTienne was presented with the Agnew Scholarship ($1,000), Barnett English ($400) and a student council award.

Three students, Sophie Atkinson, Rachel Forbis and Kayla Langerud, received PHS Student Council Awards.

Paris R-II Class of 2013 included: Jacob Allison, Sophie Atkinson, Shawn Basnett+^, Kayla Benton, Nicole Burke *+, Alexis Charlick +, Emily Crook +, Zachary Cullom, John DeOrnellis *+, Shelby DeTienne *+^, Shelby Dickey *+^, Seth Duncan *+, Meaghan Dye

*+, Lauren Embree *+, Leah Ensor +^, Michelle Ensor +, Rachel Forbis +, Britton Francis *+^, Haley Fredrick *+^, Payton Gruber *+^, Dallas Hagenhoff +, Trae Hammond +, Steven Hayhurst *+^, Kaidy Heitmeyer +, Allison Hill, Joseph Kendrick *+, Kayla Langerud, Lindsay Link *+, Sharae McGruder, Dillon Miller, Austin Nordwald *+^, Lawrence Parrott, Jessie Putnam, Samantha

Ramos +, Kelsey Sexton +, John Stahlschmidt, John Turnbough, Zane Vaughn +, Eric Wade +, Chance Wheelan *+, Stephan Whelan, Austin Wilkerson *+, Mayumi Williams *+^, Justin Wolfe, Stanley Wright, Chelsea Young *+^ * National Honor Society; + A+ Recipient; ^Academic Letter Article special to the Monroe County Appeal by Mr. Denny Hollingsworth,

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In 2009 Common Core State Standards were established for English Language Arts and Mathematics in all U.S. Schools with History and Science to follow at some point in the future. As an enticement the Fed’s offered waivers for No Child Left Behind and the chance to compete for additional Race to the Top grants. The Federal Government also implied that Federal Title I Funds would be withheld to coerce the adoption of these standards. Stimulus funding would be the source for Race to the Top grant. Missouri did not receive any of the stimulus money but was eligible for a waiver for Race to The Top. It was a no brainer for the state to sign onto Common Core. They would be rewarded by receiving waivers to get out of the rigid requirements and accountability of No Child Left Behind. It is no wonder Common Core has been adapted in 46 States and the District of Columbia. As details of Common Core come to light at least four states have begun the process of backing out, with the prospect of more to follow. There are concerns from local districts about the costs that the State has now obligated the local taxpayers to fund, without local input.

Who is responsible for writing and the initiation of these standards? The United Nations Initiative,” Education First” can be traced back many years with similar goals as Common Core. Three independent trade organizations and funds from the Gates Foundation more than 100 million dollars started the ball rolling to establish this National Curriculum.

Senate Bill 210 was recently discussed to require Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to have a district meeting in each congressional district in the state. DESE would be required to give cost estimates and to answer questions from parents and taxpayers at these meetings.

Nationalized Education is contrary to American Ideals and our U. S. Constitution and states rights. A move to Common Core is the first step in government control over the educational process and they will have purchased it for a mere 6% contribution to the total School budget. School boards will be relegated to approval of a budget without authority over the content and manner of teaching our children.

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Paris Coyote Zane Lockhart medals (x2) at state

Zane Lockhart earned a 3rd place finish at State Track in the Long Jump with a jump of 20’11 1/2 “

Zane also finished 14th in the 300 Meter Hurdles.

Zane finished 5th in the Triple Jump with a 43 “3 1/2 jump.

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The 2013 Holliday C-2 Graduating Class included, left to right: First row - Matthew Unterbrink,Dakota Hagenhoff, Jacob Green, and Patrick Ensor. Second row - Dalton Adams, Cole Copenhaver, Brant Enasor and Weston Dawson.

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General CRP signup now in effect Over the past 27 years, the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has created millions of acres of upland and wetland habitat for quail, pheasants, ducks, deer, turkeys and a wide array of nongame wildlife by offering payments to farmers for taking highly erodible farmland out of production. Efforts continue with the USDA’s recent announcement of a General CRP (GCRP) signup May 20 – June 14.

USDA also announced the restart of sign-up for the Continuous CRP (CCRP) on May 13.

Landowners once again have the opportunity to enroll crop field borders or whole fields in wildlife friendly vegetation.

CCRP is offered on a continuous, non-competitive sign-up basis.

Landowners enrolled in GCRP and CCRP re-

Little Dixie Libraries to host eBook read event

Little Dixie Regional Libraries, in Randolph and Monroe Counties, invites the public to take part in the Big Library Read, a pilot program in which libraries worldwide offer a single eBook to their cardholders. The program is designed to unite library patrons from all around the world.

Beginning May 15 through June 1, anyone with a valid Little Dixie card can borrow the eBook The Four Corners of the Sky, by New York Times bestselling author Michael Malone for free from the library’s website http://www.molib2go.org or www.ldrl.org and read on all major devices, including Kindle and iPad. Over 7,500 libraries in 10 countries from five continents are participating. Readers are invited to join the book discussion on Twitter using #BigLibraryRead.

Little Dixie Regional Libraries has branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris and Huntsville. All residents residing in these counties are eligible for a free library card.

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ceive annual payments and cost-share assistance to establish long-term, resource-conserving covers on eligible farmland.

According to the FSA website, “CRP is a voluntary program that helps agricultural producers use environmentally sensitive land for conservation benefits. Producers enrolled in CRP plant long-term, resource-conserving covers to control soil erosion, improve water and air quality and develop wildlife habitat. In return, FSA provides participants with rental payments and costshare assistance. Contract duration is between 10 to 15 years.”

Additionally, in response to the continued loss of CRP acres and the important wildlife habitat it provides in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation is continuing the MDC CRP Incentive Program in select CRP priority areas. MDC is offering landowners a one-time incentive payment of $100-$150 per acre for enrolling in the wildlife friendly CP33Habitat Buffers for Upland Birds, CP38 – SAFE, or CP42-Pollinator Habitat practices.

The MDC CRP Incentive is available in the following counties: Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Bollinger, Buchanan,

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Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff can help farmers and other eligible landowners determine program eligibility, options, and seeding mixes to help sustain healthy forests, fish and wildlife. Visit www.mdc. mo.gov to find local MDC Private Land Conservationists under “Who’s My Local Contact.”

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2013 Commencement Exercise for Holliday C-2 includes eight graduates The Holliday C-2 Graduating Class of 2013 held their graduation service on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Graduates included: Dalton Adams, son of Moe and Robin Adams; Cole Copenhaver, son of Chad and Sandra Copenhaver; Weston Dawson, son of Mike and Tracy Dawson; Brant Ensor, son of Robert and Tami Ensor; Patrick Ensor, son of Matt and Edith Ensor; Jacob Green, son of Keith and Racheal Green; Dakota Hagenhoff, son of Chandra and Bill Blades and Brian and Melody Hagenhoff; and Matthew Unterbrink, son of Paul and Sandy Unterbrink.

To the sweet strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” and in front a standing room only crowd of family, friends and guests, the graduating class entered the Holliday auditorium.

Brant Ensor welcomed the assembled and thanked them for attending the evening’s program.

Matthew Unterbrink and Jacob Green read the

Class History; Patrick Ensor and Dalton Adams read the Class Will; and Weston Dawson and Dakota Hagenhoff read the Class Prophecy.

After a PowerPoint of the students’ life and their time spent at Holliday C-2 School – Matthew Unterbrink introduced the speaker, teacher Christy Jones.

“Gentlemen, you have finally done it,” said Jones.

“Write down your goals for high school and put a pin in them!”

“Try hard; take risks; and be committed to hard work,” added Jones.

“On that first day of high school smile and say hi,” said Jones. “Repeat that advice 200 times and you will do well.”

The graduates presented roses to their loved ones to the songs, “He’s Mine” and “My Wish.”

Awards Life Reading Circle – Brant Ensor, Jacob Green and Matthew Unterbrink Honor Roll Award – Brant Ensor, Patrick Ensor, Dakota Hagenhoff and Matthew Unterbrink Carol Stockton Award

– Brant Ensor Gladys Clay Service Award – Jacob Green Bob Chandler Memorial Award – Patrick Ensor Principal Award – Weston Dawson and Dakota Hagenhoff American Legion Award – Matthew Unterbrink Motherhood Daze Courtesy Award – Patrick Ensor Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Award – Dakota Hagenhoff Fab Four Award – Dakota Hagenhoff, Jacob Green, Patrick Ensor, Brant Ensor and Matthew Unterbrink After receiving their awards, the graduates received their diplomas from Holliday C-2 Board of Education President David Pence and Superintendent Carol Hall.

The program ended with a closing remark by Cole Copenhaver and then with the graduates walking into their high school careers to the soft strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.”

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Auction Location: 19414 Monroe Rd 976, Holliday, MO 65258 Directions: From Paris, take Hwy. 24 west 4.8 miles to State Hwy. C turn left and go South 1.9 miles to Monroe County Rd. 976 turn right and go West 1 mile to property on right.

REAL ESTATE: 80 acres offered in 2 tracts

TRACT 1: 75 Acres that is primarily in pasture with FSA calling 54.95 acres open land. There is 24.6 acres of CRP that is in until 2017. This tract has 3 Barns, one is 40X49, one is 60X40 and the third is 20X30. This parcel is mostly fenced and has many features to use for livestock production or some areas are suitable for Crop Production. It has County road frontage on the South and West Sides.

TRACT 2: 5 Acres that borders Tract One on the North and East Sides and has County road frontage on the South and West. This Tract has a nice very efficient earth contact home, built in 1985 with 1120 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and living room that is open to the kitchen. This Tract also features a small detached garage and a nice shop that is 30X40 and has a lean to on each side one of which is 13X40 and the other 27X40.

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6th-7th-8th Grade Awards Creative Writing - Sharon Schoonover Creative Writing Brant Ensor Spelling and Vocabulary - Regan Ragsdale Spelling and Vocabulary - Maariko Williams Fab Four - Brant Ensor, Matthew Unterbrink, Jacob Green, Dakota Hagenhoff, Patrick Ensor, Regan Ragsdale, Andrea Unterbrink, Maariko Williams, Sharon Schoonover Reading Circle Certificate - Matthew Unterbrink, Brant Ensor, Patrick Ensor, Dakota Hagenhoff, Dalton Adams, Weston Dawson, Jacob Green, Alec Wilson.

Most improved math student 6th grade Alec Wilson Most improved math student 7th grade Sharon Schoonover Most improved reading student 6th grade Alec Wilson Outstanding science student 7th grade Andrea Unterbrink Outstanding science student 8th grade Weston Dawson Outstanding math student 7th grade Regan Ragsdale Outstanding math student 8th grade Matthew Unterbrink Awesome Job Award— American Government— All 7 - 8th Grade Students PE Student of the Year: Sharon Schoonover 4th - 5th Grade Awards Six flags reading certificate: Xavier Broderick, Andrea Callison, Sierra Court, Kevin Lair, Averie O’Connor, Hunter

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Day, Brie Ensor, Emily Havens, Abby Hendren, Lilly Mann, Nicole Mann, Molly McGee, Ryan Ragsdale.

Reading Circle Certificate recipients are Andrea Callison, Averie O’Connor, Serenity Pence, Colten Simpson, Logon Trivette, Hunter Day, Brie Ensor, Emily Havens, Abby Hendren, Lilly Mann, Nicole Mann, Molly McGee, and Ryan Ragsdale.

Math award to Abby Hendren, Social Studies award to Emily Havens and Ryan Ragsdale, Science Achievement to Lilly Mann, Nicole Mann, and Logon Trivette and Spelling Award to Sierra Court.

Fab Four JR Lilly Mann, Andrea Callison, Sierra Court, Brie Ensor, Emily Havens, Abby Hendren, Nicole Mann, Molly McGee, Ryan Ragsdale PE Student of the Year: Nicole Mann 2nd- 3rd Grade Awards Malana Pence - Top Speller James DeOrnellis Best Vocabulary Drew Williams - Mathlete Alex Williams - 2nd Grade Reading Star These awards were voted on by the class: Malana Pence - Always Respectful Morghan Crain - Neatest Cursive Kaylynn Ames - Most Persuasive Jayden McClendon The Quietest Makayla Hayes - 3rd Grade Leader Dillion Crutchfield Star Athlete James DeOrnellis Class Comedian Mikel Davidson - Most Creative Thomas Sanner - Most

Independent Jamie Cross - Most Improved Trinity McSparren Always Responsible Trista Trivette - 2nd Grade Leader Carter Pierce - Always a Team Player Drew Williams - Most Inquisitive Alex Williams - Most Helpful Students in 2nd grade earned Reading Circle by reading 14 fiction books and completing book reports: Alex Williams, Drew Williams, Carter Pierce, Trista Trivette, Jamie Cross and Trinity McSparren.

Students in 3rd grade earned Reading Circle by reading 11 fiction & 5 nonfiction books and completing book reports: Morghan Crain, Kaylynn Ames, Jayden McClendon, Makayla Hayes, Thomas Sanner, Dillion Crutchfield, Mikel Davidson and James DeOrnellis.

These four students read the required number of hours outside of school and received a free SIX FLAGS pass: Malana Pence, Mikel Davdison, Carter Pierce and Makayla Hayes.

K - 1 Grade Awards Reading Circle Certificates: Britney Davidson, Tanner Day, Ethan Hendren, Reid Ragsdale, Addison Wood, Landon Berry, Brandon Callison, Kadence Blair, Katlyn Crutchfield, Royce Haley.

Six Flags Read to Succeed: Britney Davidson, Tanner Day, Ethan Hendren, Reid Ragsdale, Addison Wood, Landon Berry, Brandon Callison, Katlyn Crutchfield, Royce Haley.

Completion of Kindergarten Certificate: Britney Davidson, Tanner Day, Ethan Hendren, Reid Ragsdale, Addison Wood.

Completion of First Grade Certificates: Landon Berry, Kadence Blair, Lief Broderick, Brandon Callison, Katlyn Crutchfield, Royce Haley.

Reading Awards: Britney Davidson reading 93 books, Tanner Day reading 86 books, Ethan Hendren reading 79 books, Addison Wood reading 98 books, Reid Ragsdale reading 90 books, Landon Berry reading 96 books, Kadence Blair reading 16 books, Lief Broderick reading 43 books, Brandon Callison reading 98 books, Katlyn Crutchfield reading 95 books, Royce Haley reading 100 books.

Kindergarten: Reid Ragsdale for Being Creative and a Great Imagination Addie Wood: Sounding out words Tanner Day: Knowing letter sounds Ethan Hendren: Enjoying Books Britney Davidson: Being a good helper The following are first grade Spelling awards: Royce Haley, Brandon Callison, Katlyn Crutchfield, Lief Broderick, Landon Berry and Kadence Blair.

The following are first grade students who received the Most Improvement in Spelling awards: Lief Broderick and Royce Haley The following students received the Published Poem award: 4th grade: Andrea Callison and Averie O’Connor 5th Grade: Abby Hendren, Emily Havens, Hunter Day, Nicole Mann, Alex Green, Brie Ensor, Lilly Mann 7th Grade: Zack Ensor and Maariko Williams The following student received his Reading Circle Certificate: 6th Grade - Alec Wilson

Blake Hultz, left, was presented the Annual Bryan Wandrey Scholarship by Aaron Wandrey.

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Blake Hultz Recipient of Bryan Wandrey Memorial Scholarship Blake Hultz, recent graduate of Madison C-3 High School was presented the Annual Bryan Wandrey Scholarship at the Madison High School Graduation and Awards Ceremony Sunday afternoon. Blake was chosen by this year’s Scholarship Committee, Roy Martel and Paulette Martel of Madison and Connie Robertson of Columbus Junction from eight applications submitted for review. Blake’s academic accomplishment, desire and positive attitude as set out in his application along with his participation in the A+Tutoring, FFA, Baseball and Basketball programs and leadership abilities assisted in their decision for the 2013 recipient.

The Memorial Scholarship was presented by Aaron Wandrey, Madison, first cousin of Bryan Wandrey and member of the Madison C-3 School Board. The Bryan Wandrey Memorial Scholarship was established at the time of Bryan’s death to cancer, March 2001 by his baseball teammates , friends and family and maintained the first 5 years

by his teammates. The scholarship has since been sponsored by his family.

Bryan was 1988 Salutatorian of Madison C-3 School and 1992 graduate of Northwest Missouri State College of Maryville, Mo .

He played baseball for both and went on to play Semipro baseball with Kansas and Oklahoma teams. He later was responsible for American Legion and high school teams in Paris, II where he resided with his family until his death. He had a passion for helping young people. Bryan was the son of Larry and Beverly Wandrey, of Madison.

The name of Blake Hultz has been added and engraved on the Bryan Wandrey Memorial Scholarship Plaque that is located at the Madison gymnasium along the other recipients of the annual award.

Blake Hultz is the son of Cindy and Alan Hultz of Madison. He plans to major in Business Administration at Moberly Area Community College and transfer to a four year college following his completion there.

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PHS graduate Jerod Ray, a home town celebrity

Jerod Ray is currently a contestant on the television show “Best Ink” and is something of a local celebrity; but the unassuming, PHS graduate is basically just a small town guy.

“Small towns are like big families,” said Ray, who moved with his family to Paris in seventh grade. “The newness of a city wears off in a few weeks but small towns have that familiar feeling, like your family.”

Ray, son of Jack and Linda Ray, knows something about family, as he is one of eight brothers.

“I am in the middle and the oldest of the second generation,” explained Ray. “It was definitely an interesting dynamic – I had brothers who had already made all the little mistakes and were out of the house but also had brothers who looked up to me.”

Ray joined the Navy after graduating from Paris High School in 1998.

“The Navy is where I started noticing tattoos,” said Ray. “But at that time I was burned out on being an artist. I didn’t want to do anything related with art to be my job.

“Fine art is slow – you have to have discipline to sit down and create something,” explained Ray. “I didn’t have that patience when I was young.”

However, it was in the Navy that Ray began his slow march towards what is now his career – tattooing. He began by drawing designs for other sailors to take to tattoo parlors.

His designs were very popular and he was soon doing up to 20 drawings a week. Upon seeing his work – both good and bad on skin he started

referring sailors to specific artists, at a specific shop, in Chicago, whom he thought did good work.

“I didn’t take it seriously when they contacted me and wanted to talk to me. I couldn’t believe that this was a real profession,” said Ray about the tattoo shop. “I got around it and saw that people were making a living there and that some had been doing it for 30 plus years.”

Ray noted that it was the first non-deadline, non-team oriented art job that he ever found that you could make money off and do for a long time - independently by yourself.

“I got a taste for tattooing there,” said Ray. “I learned as much as I could from talking to those guys but thought I could do better by myself, so started practicing on my friends and thought I could teach myself. Ray noted that he took a couple years off after being discouraged but during that time still drew in his favorite medium – charcoals.

I kept involved artistically and then I tried it again – I more or less knew what I was doing –

tattooing was outlines and shading and coloring – I am a fine artist, explained Ray. Fine art is light lights; dark darks; a lot of movement; and you can see the process in the work. I had the know how to be able to do tattoos but did not know how to do art on skin. It was good enough for everyone that wanted a tattoo from me but it wasn’t good enough for me.

Ray also explained that with all his breaks he only had actually six years of experience.

I didn’t know if my type of artwork was even possible on skin. I made the decision if I couldn’t translate my art form from paper exactly to skin I was not going to do it at all – it was ultimatum time.

Ray talked to artists doing work that was pretty close to what he wanted – doing what they wanted from canvas to skin.

“I needed more guidance from fine artists that were doing tattoos than from tattooers,” said Ray. “When I found that then things really started clicking and I went to work in Jefferson City – three years ago.”

2013 Biannual Lawn Mower Poker Run Sponsored by Friends and Family of David and Donna Crow

Saturday, May 25 •

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Paris Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion

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This Poker Run is being held to benefit Logan Lehenbauer. Logan is the grandson of Roger and Cindy Lehenbauer. Logan has had “Optic Nerve Glioma” since he was a child and at 14 still has to go to St. Jude’s Hospital. He would like to send money to St. Jude’s for all the help he has received, plus his grandparents can use some of the proceeds to support Logan.

Rules • Rules • Rules • Rules

• Operators have to be at least 16 years of age and all hold a valid operator’s license.

• 65 Years of Age and Older, or handicapped, may use a golf cart.

Cost is: $10 per hand or $20 for 3 Hands

No ATV’s or side-by-sides Not responsible for any accidents

Questions? Call David at 660-651-9924

Ray is now in Mexico, at a shop but opening the upstairs of a building as his own shop - The Majestic Moose, a tattoo haberdashery.

Ray was quick to praise his high school art teacher Chanda Huffman as a guiding force in his artistic life.

“She is the reason I stuck with art even through high school,” said Ray. “She made sure I was progressing even though I was a stubborn kid; she was the reason I was as good as I was coming out of high school.”

“My independent streak works for tattooing – it is almost a necessity,” Ray noted. “Mrs. Huffman saw that streak in me and suggested tattooing even before I did.”

Ray can be found on television every Wednesday night, on Oxygen (Charter channel 61), participating in “Best Ink”, a weekly reality show based on tattoos. Each week the contestants face challeng-

es and are critiqued by the judges with the end result seeing one contestant being sent home. Ray is still a viable contestant on the show. His “small town” friends are all cheering him on!

Britany Williams, left, and Betsy Embree with Best Ink contestant and Paris local Jerod Ray, at Paris R-II Schools.

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IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 13MN-PR00018 In the Estate of BARBARA A. ENSOR, Decreased

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

(Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BARBARA A ENSOR, Decedent: On April 15, 2013, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of BARBARA A ENSOR, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri.

The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The name, business address and phone number of the personal representative is: CHARLES F. ENSOR 21141 ROUTE F HOLLIDAY, MO 65258 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: MICHAEL ANTHONY BICKHAUS, 525 JERSEY, P 0 BOX 1069, QUINCY, IL 62306.

All creditors of said de-

LEGAL cedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 03-15-2013 Date of first publication: April 24, 2013 Heather D. Wheeler, Circuit Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

Published on: April 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 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, May 29, 2013 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., (at the specific time of 2:05 p.m.), 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: 108076.052913.304639 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: May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI AT PARIS PROBATE

DIVISION ESTATE OF FRANK BALL DECEASED

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

To all persons interested in the Estate of Frank Ball, Deceased, Estate No. 12MN-PR00049 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 Monroe County, Missouri, on the 13th day of June, 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.

DOROTHY JONES Personal Representative SIDNEY E. WHEELAN Attorney at Law Published on: May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of RALPH F. ELLIS Deceased Estate No.: 10P079100045

NOTICE OF FILING OF STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RALPH F. ELLIS, Deceased: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Independent Personal Representative will file a Statement of Account and Schedule of Proposed Distribution in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, Probate Division, on June 20, 2013, or as continued by the Court; that if no objections are filed in the Court within twenty days after the filing of the Statement of Account the Independent Personal Representative will distribute in accordance with the Schedule of Proposed Distribution in the Statement of Account.

You are further notified that: The Independent Personal Representative will petition the Court for an order of Complete Settlement which will be heard on July 10, 2013, being more than twenty days after filing of the Statement of Account, or as continued by the Court, and such Order of Complete Settlement will discharge the Independent Personal Representative from further claim or demand of any interested party.

BILLIE J. ELLIS, Personal Representative of the Estate of Ralph F. Ellis, Deceased Published on: May 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2013

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REAL ESTATE 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

73 Acres with 60 acres tillable Randolph County - $3,250/acres.

6.3 Arces - just off Rt. J near the Mark Twain Lake Dam, water and electric - $16,500.

41 Acres - in Monroe County, creek with water and electric near by, some conservation easement - $63,500

Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

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

SERVICES SULLIVAN SHOW SUPPLIES: Available at Monroe County Coop, 660-3274195..........................19-tfn

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

100# = 55¢ Per lb.

250# = 60¢ Per lb.

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

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)

SERVICES FOR YOUR ROCK HAULING NEEDS...

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

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

660-263-6811• 800-337-6811

www.fusselmetals.com

INSURANCE

•660-327-4726• •573-473-6494•

Now Excepting All Major Credit Cards

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

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 25, 7 a.m. Women’s blouses (L), lamp globe, waffle irons, children’s books, curtains, too much to list. 310 N. Lafayette St., Madison. Rain or shine. ......................................21-1t GARAGE SALE: 401 N. Main, Madison. Friday, May 24, noon-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 25, 7 a.m. noon. Couch, chair, rocker, bedroom chests, jars, toys, lamps, girls clothes (06T), collectibles, king box springs, lots of other, bargain prices. Free Saturday at noon.........................21-1t

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

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

HELP WANTED DRIVERS: Gully Transportation has immediate driver openings! See which driving position fits you the best. CDL-A w/Hazmat End. 800-5668960..............................21-2t DRIVERS-OTR. Immediate openings! 2500+ miles/ week! Home weekends!

Medical/Dental available!

3 yrs. verif.exp, CDL-A and Clean MVR! Call 877-6592491.............................21-2t

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GARAGE SALE

MULTI - FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday, May 24 • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 25 • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 26 • 1 - 6 p.m.

Monday, May 27 • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

DWAIN WILKERSON, 2.5 Miles South of Monroe City on Hwy. 24 Lots of Clothes: Women (S-XXL) and Men’s (XL, XXL) Shoes, Jeans, Mirror, Jewelry, Household Items, Wine Bottles for Crafts. Garage is full - come and check us out!

Baked goods: Monday is 1/2 price day!

HELP WANTED 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!

Full Time RN - Day Shift 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Every other weekend *signing bonus for RN position Employee benefits include: Insurance*Sick Pay*Vacation*Personal Days* Apply at Monroe Manor 200 South Street • Paris, MO 65275 (660) 327-4125

Clifford Blackaby 33388 Monroe Rd. 670 Stoutsville, MO 65283

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The Madison FFA Community Support Group would like to thank everyone who attended the Madison FFA Chapter Dinner and those that assisted or participated in our first Labor Auction. The event was a huge success and we appreciate your support!

The family of James A. Booth acknowledges with deepest gratitude the prayers, memorial contributions, flowers, food, phone calls, and cards after his passing.

We are especially grateful for all of those friends and family that were willing to help when he would fall. This loving care helped us keep him at home longer, and it will be forever appreciated. We would like to give a special thanks to the Dialysis Clinic nurses for taking care of and loving him for over five years. Another special thanks goes to the VA Home staff for giving excellent care to him and for supporting our family.

Specific thank yous are given to Pastor Kenny Sharp and the Bienhoff Funeral Home for a very heartfelt and memorable service.

May God Bless,

Valena Booth James and Janet Booth & family Janie and Jim Hurst & family

Pam & Mike Pollock & family

EVENTS

PARIS SENIOR CENTER Friday, May 24 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wh at ’s in t h e b ox ?

AUCTIO N

PUBLIC NOTICE

SERVICES

PARIS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

C & S Lawn Care

Where quality is the roots of our business!

WE DO LAWN MOWING:

With reflection we remember those we lost and who lost so much; With pride we stand beside the brave; With resolve we defend our freedom; With hope we sow peace and rebuild; NEVER FORGET….

Ruth Hughes

112 E. Marion St., Paris • 660-327-5824

Cell: 573-473-7468

WE WILL BE CLOSED, MONDAY, MAY 27 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.

I would like to thank each and everyone for the cards and flowers sent to me in the hospital and since my return home.

Place anything you want in the package from movie tickets (perhaps weighted down with rocks?) or that lamp Aunt Esther got you as a gift that is just simply hideous. As each box is brought in it will be numbered. The winning bidders will open their box for all to see. Some nice items will be donated from local businesses too. This will ensure that not all items will be duds!

Start bringing in your wrapped packages today.

The more packages….the more fun!

Blackaby

CLOSED

THANK YOU

Full Time LPN – Night Shift 10:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. • Every other weekend

DUMP TRUCKING

$25.00 and includes trimming and blowing and much more...

Call 314-471-3968 or 660-327-1059

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COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON

We have the following positions available:

Little Rick’s Plumbing SERVICES

Plumbing • Heating Cooling • Electrical Work Call Little Rick Heitmeyer

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BID NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS Madison C-3 School is seeking bids for two separate projects: the renovation of the old kitchen into an office area and security doors at the Principal’s office entrance. Please contact Superintendent Fred Weibling at 660-291-5115 for more information. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Superintendent’s Office until close of solicitation on June 11, 2013 at 3 p.m. The Madison C-3 Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3 POSITIONS OPEN Please sign up by Friday May 31, 2013 If interested sign up sheet at the front desk.

ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE AT BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18 • 12:30 p.m.

ALL WELCOME

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VITALS PAGE

Seth Norment and Kayla Herron to wed June 15

Seth Garrett Norment, front, and Kayla Elaine Herron Seth Garrett Norment stole Kayla Elaine Herron’s heart, so she is stealing his last name. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, June 15, at 7 p.m., at Seven Springs Winery, Linn. Parents of the couple are Roger and Rita Herron, of Paris, Sherry Warfield and Steve Norment, of Jefferson City. Seth is a Civil Engineer with OCCI and Kayla is a Certified Dental Assistant with Plaza Dental, both of Columbia.

Abigail Rhea Coates

Kevin and Kim Coates, Hannibal, are the proud parents of newborn Abigail Rhea Coates.

Abigail was born on Monday, May 6, at 11:39 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz., and was 21 inches long. She was born at Blessing Hospital, Quin-

cy, Ill. Abigail is also welcomed by her big brother, Elijah Nathaniel Coates, 3 ½ years of age.

Grandparents are Darold and Cathy Evans, Madison; and Gary and Jean Coates, Whitehall, Ill.

WEDDING Registry for

AMANDA RAMOS & DANIEL MILLER

Wedding Registry for

LILLY CRIDER & BRENT DYE

GENE HAVENS 1940 - 2013

Gene Havens, 73 of Paris, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, at Moberly Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Havens was born on March 13, 1940 in Moberly, to Samuel “Phil” and Lucille Scobee Havens. He

married Mary Jane Hamilton on March 30, 1961, in Hannibal. She survives at home. Other survivors include two children; Shelley (Kevin) Sinkclear and Charles ­(Susan) Havens, both of Paris; four grandchildren, Tyler Webb, Robyn and Emily Havens and Brody Lehenbauer; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Webb; one brother, Gary Havens of Mesa, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Webb and his parents.

He worked in the construction industry for fifty years, working for Havens Construction, Bill Barnhart Construction, Simpson Construction, Central Bridge and APAC. He retired from APAC Construction in 2010.

Wedding Registry for

KAYLA HERRON & SETH NORMENT

Gene and his wife spent their retirement travelling, Geocaching and spending time with their family. Gene was a loving husband, daddy, granddad and great-granddad. They are the most technologically advanced grandparents ever.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Paris and attended the United Methodist Church, in Paris, with his wife and family. He was, also, a member of the Monroe County Pork Producers and the St. Louis Area

Geocaching Association.

Mr. Havens was a founding member of the Rural Boone County Fire Department.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Agnew Funeral Home and visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church or the Monroe County Cancer Supporters.

BABY Registry for

SCOTT & ANNA WILLINGHAM

Baby Registry for

KELSEY & STEVE ROTTGER

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NORTHEAST MISSOURI

Daytrip Guide Hannibal Write Your Own Story

Hannibal, Mo. - where history and adventure meet.

Create your own adventure and take to the road for the Great American Road Trip.

In an age of technology, where information is at our fingertips, there is something magical about taking off to experience life firsthand.

Located at the intersection of two four-lane highways as well as a National Scenic Byway, Hannibal can be accessed on a major highway or along the scenic road less traveled. When you arrive, you’ll discover rich history and so many unique experiences you’ll want to return year after year.

Stay Awhile Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend getaway, a family friendly hotel with a pool for the kids, or free hotel Wi-Fi for work on the road, Hannibal has you (literally) covered. From their hotels, bed & breakfasts, and camping Hannibal offers a variety of prices and amenities to please every traveler, and their friendly hospitality will make your stay feel like home. All accommodations are just a short walk or drive to Hannibal’s Historic Downtown, where history and vacation memories are waiting to be discovered.

Dining Whether you need a quick bite before heading out for sightseeing or are looking for a fine dining experience, Hannibal has it. Hannibal has a variety of locally-owned

eateries, and it is know that restaurants are more than just a place to eat; they are a place to connect with friends and family and a great way to get an insider’s look at the places to visit. Locals are confident you will find warm, helpful people at their restaurants, ready to give you friendly service during your stay and giving you a glimpse of some true local flavor. After all, when you’re traveling, sometimes the people you meet are just as interesting as the places you see.

A Little Hannibal History Founded in 1819 by Moses D. Bates, the river town soon flourished as a principal docking port for steamboats, flatboats, and packet steamers traveling the upper Mississippi. By 1845, Hannibal had achieved city status and by 1860, the population had more than doubled, making it the second largest city and third commercial center in Missouri.

The city is proud of its long list of well-known sons and daughters including William Lear, designer of the Lear jet; Congressman William Henry Hatch; Navy Admiral Robert E. Coontz; sculptor John Rogers; Margaret Tobin, the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown; composer Egbert Van Alstyne; and artist Carroll Beckwith. Hannibal’s most famous son is Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known worldwide by his pen name, Mark Twain.

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55,000 Acres of Fun! Mark Twain Lake

The vast expanse of recreational lands located just to the east of Paris and south of Monroe City is known as Mark Twain Lake.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains the approximately 55,000 acres at Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake. Many recreational opportunities await you on this huge land and water project that spans the Salt River Valley in Northeast Missouri.

The construction of the Clarence Cannon Dam on the Salt River in Ralls County in 1984 formed the lake, which is located in Ralls and Monroe Counties, 28 miles southwest of Hannibal and 120 miles northwest of St. Louis.

At normal levels, Mark Twain Lake encompasses 18,600 acres of water and 285 miles of shoreline.

The lake provides good fishing opportunities for large and small mouth bass, crappie and catfish, as well as some white bass, walleye and bluegill.

The carefully protected ecosystem boasts nearly 45,000 of land and wa-

ter available for hunting.

Hunters can choose from dove, quail, squirrel, deer, wild turkey, rabbits and waterfowl.

Northern Missouri’s largest lake also offers skiing, camping, hiking, mountain biking and other water sport opportunities.

In recent years, and even at this date, a battle is ongoing to attempt to separate the area from the corps of engineers.

Rich in history and home to Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) there are many local attractions to choose from, including historic Florida, Monroe City, Perry and Paris.

Mark Twain State Park Mark Twain State Park was established in the 1920s through the efforts of the Mark Twain Memorial Park Association.

It was created in honor of the famous Missouri author and humorist Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, who was born in the nearby village of Florida, Mo. The association raised over $10,000 to purchase 100 acres of land overlooking the Salt River. Twain’s sole surviv-

ing daughter, Mrs. Clara Clemens Gabrilowitsch, gave singing concerts to benefit the memorial effort. With additional land purchased by the state, Mark Twain State Park was established in 1924.

It is the third oldest state park in Missouri and the first established north of the Missouri River.

The park is located in the Salt River Hills of northeast Missouri. Receiving its name from the numerous salt springs or licks in the area, the Salt River carved its way into the land, exposing towering limestone bluffs. The river and its tributaries created a landscape that is more hilly and rugged than the surrounding level terrain.

The topography of the area and some of its flora are similar to the Ozark region found much further south. A diverse set of plant species in the park range from prairie types, such as orange puccoon, lead plant and purple prairie clover, to upland forest species, including black oak, blackjack oak and blue ash.

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group camp that features a dining lodge, kitchen, sleeping cabins and outdoor play court. Camp Colborn is available by reservation only.

Amid the vast array of recreational options, Mark Twain State Park has maintained a peaceful, serene setting. Be sure to stop and see the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site located adjacent to the park. Samuel Clemens’ home is preserved in the museum, and the site interprets the life and times of this American legend.

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with paved parking lots are located in the park for the convenience of visitors with boats. Fishing enthusiasts can cast their lines in Mark Twain Lake, searching for blue gill, crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, carp, walleye and perch. The lake has many quiet coves where anglers can spend peaceful days fishing. For park visitors seeking sun and fun, a public beach offers a safe swimming area along with a change house.

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Bring your own boat and rent one of our convenient slips, or rent a boat for a full or half-day excursion. It’s an opportunity for family fun you’ll want to come back to again and again.

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