Monroe County Appeal, July 25, 2013 • Week 30

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EALS ON WHEELS The Paris Senior Citizen’s Center has been selected for a Silver Award based on their 2013 grant application. The award noted that, “Director Tara Sheffield, the center board members and staff successfully implemented a Meals For Wheels campaign that generated awareness about senior hunger and attracted local support.” “Your creativity and willingness to go above and beyond in this year’s campaign was remarkable,” said Ellie Hollander, Meals on Wheels Association President. More information can be found on page 11.

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Monroe County Fair - huge success!

HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLOSED JULY 26

The Monroe County Health Department, located in Paris, Missouri, will be closed on Friday, July 26, while new carpet is laid throughout the building. Limited services will be available on Thursday afternoon, July 25, as preparations are made. Home health nursing visits will be maintained both days. If questions, please call Paula Delaney, Administrator, at 660/327-4653.

LESTERS AT MADISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The Lesters will perform on Sunday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m., at the Madison Christian Church.

YOUTH FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT ISSUED

Youth football equipment will be issued to players on friday, July 26, at 6 p.m., at the Paris R-II Elementary gymnasium. Individuals will also be able to sign-up for youth football at this time.

“9-12” GROUP TO MEET JULY 25

9-12 We the People of Monroe Co will meet Thursday, July 25th at 7 P.M. at the Paris Public Library in Paris, Missouri. We will discuss updates on: Gun Rights, Common Core, National Security, fund raising ideas and much more. All are welcome; come and participate and get informed. Our future depends on “We the People.”

COMING SOON IN FUTURE ISSUES

It is a busy time of year as families take vacations during the school down days for practice and camps. It is also a busy time for the newspaper as in the upcoming issues you will meet the new local superintendents and principals, we will have our annual ‘Back to School’ issue featuring news about our local schools, next month’s regional issue - sent to all the county mail addresses will feature a sperate ‘Back to School’ theme and then later in August we will feature our annual Fall Sports issue.

During the highly successful 2013 Monroe County Fair and prior to the 2013 Livestock and Ham Sale, Alliant Bank of Monroe City and Madison presented a check for $1,500 to be dived between the county’s seven 4-H clubs and the three FFA chapters including Monroe City, Paris and Madison. Left to right, Liza Williams, Mark Twain; Shirley Ensor, Holiday Horizons; Kim Mitchell, Paris Patriots; Louella White, Happy-Go-Lucky; Roberta Burns, 2013 Monroe County Fair 4-H Queen and Monroe City FAA; Rae Graupman, Paris FFA; Bonnie Hendren, Madison; Samantha Painter, Madison FFA. APPEAL PHOTO

Graduation set for May 18, 2014 on R-II district school calendar Vice-President Raymond Batsell called the Paris R-II Board of Education calendar hearing board meeting to order at 6:03 p.m., on Wednesday, July 17, in the district boardroom. After approving the agenda, the board members (Raymond Batsell, Jamie Ebbesmeyer, Erin Gruber, Libby Williams, Richard Fredrick and Ted DeOrnellis) unanimously approved the 2013-2014 calendar as presented setting graduation on Sunday, May 18, at 2 pm. With no further business the calendar

meeting adjourned. Immediately following the calendar meeting, Vice-President Batsell called the regular board meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. The board members unanimously approved the consent agenda including the financial statement and bills presented for payment; minutes of the June 19 meeting and the June 28, special meeting; transfer of funds (Bond to Fund IV: $100,623.78); attendance report; transportation report; and substitute teacher.

Monroe County becoming Work Ready In an announcement earlier this week by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Monroe County is the latest county to join the ranks in Missouri in working toward becoming a Certified Work Ready Community. “We are very pleased to have our efforts to improve our workforce receive this recognition,” said Corey Mehaffy, President of Moberly Area Economic Development. “Our partnership has aided us in moving in this direction.” The four-county nonprofit regional economic development team has been the driven force behind having Monroe County included in the Certified Work Ready Community program. Cooper, Howard and Randolph Counties which are also partners in the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation have also received notice of being named a Certified Work Ready Community – In Progress. “Having the ability to prove that we have a q ­ uality

Diesel Fuel Bids: A motion was made, seconded and the board members approved the authorization the opening of diesel fuel bids for 5,500 gallons of fuel. Milk: The board members approved raising the extra milk price to $0.40 for the 2013-14 school year for the school district. Handbook changes: The Junior High/

See “School Board JUMP” on page A3

Jack and Marilyn Bodine recognized for 40 years of service to county fair

workforce is very important to business,” said David Gaines, Vice-President of Moberly Area Economic Development. “Having Monroe County moving towards becoming a Certified Work Ready Community is very important to our community’s economic future.” “Businesses demand a talented and well-trained workforce,” said Mike Downing, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). “Applying for this designation is evidence of the counties’ commitment to reaching education, workforce, and economic development goals that make their communities a desirable place for companies looking to expand or relocate.” Earning Certified Work Ready Community status assures that local workforces have the talent necessary to staff existing jobs.

See “MAEDC JUMP” on page A3

Jack, left and Marilyn Bodine were recognized for over 40 years of service to the Monroe County Fair at the Livestock sale at the 2013 Monroe County Fair by Master of Ceremonies Charles Rosenkrans. APPEAL PHOTO


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