Monroe County Appeal, Feb. 7, 2013 • Week 6

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THURSDAY, Feb. 7, 2013

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VOLUME 146, NO. 06

Hickman announces sale of four stores Paris, Perry stores not included in sale

Jim Hickman, President, Hickman’s IGA, and Rich Niernann Jr., President and CEO Niemann Foods Inc., an associate owned company, jointly announce the signing of a purchase agreement where NFI will acquire four Hickman stores. The stores are located in Mexico, Vandalia, Bowling Green and Winfield, all in Missouri.

Following a due diligence period, the transfer of ownership is expected on or before April 1.

“After 54 years of operating our stores the time was right to review our operations in mid-Missouri. I am very proud of all our associates and the relationships we have built in the communities.

NFL is a successful company and is held in the highest regard in the industry. I know that the Niemann group will be a good fit for our employees and the towns we serve “ said Jim Hickman, NFL plans to meet with the Hickman associates this week to discuss the change in ownership.

The stores will remain open and will continue to operate as IGA’s during the transition. “We are excited to expand our presence in Missouri and Jim and his team have been great to work with, We are pleased to build on the Hickman tradition of quality products and great customer service. Today, more than ever, we know folks need low prices... we will deliver that!’ says Rich Niemann.

NFI will begin a major renovation of the Mexico store later this year along with remodels at the other locations. With the

Winter Courthouse Wonderland...

Residents awoke to a soft blanket of snow covering the ground Sunday morning, Feb. 3 as forecasted flurries turned into between a 1 1/2 - 2 inch total accumulation throughout the area.

APPEAL PHOTO anticipated sales growth there is Niemann Foods, founded in 5,000 associates, in Illinois, Mis- County Market Express & Pick potential job growth in all four 1917, headquarter in Quincy, Ill., souri, and Iowa. NEI operates A Dilly Convenience stores, Pet communities and the surround- is an associate owned company 100 retail locations including, Supplies Plus and Ace Hardware ing areas. Jim Hickman will re- providing employment to over County Markets, Save A Lots, stores. main involved with the stores as a consultant. The Perry and Paris Hickman IGA’s are not part of this transaction. Niemann foods has expanded its presence in Missouri recently, adding an Ace “We want to do something in 2. I believe in God and He is the During their largest meeting to Hardware and County Market in this community,” said Martha. date, on Thursday, Jan. 24, “9-12 Center of my Life.

Palmyra, and adding pharmacies She discussed several projects 3. I must always try to be a We the People of Monroe Counin Palmyra, Canton and Lewisty” had a standing room only au- more honest person than I was including CPR training, Red town, all in the last three years.

Cross certifications, and possible dience, of approximately 100 in- yesterday.

4. The family is sacred. My training on emergency and disasdividuals on hand to hear Monroe County Sheriff David Hoffman spouse and I are the ultimate au- ter training.

“This group is going to be about discuss gun control and carry and thority, not the government.

5. If you break the law you pay solutions,” said Martha. “We conceal regulations. the penalty. Justice is blind and need to stick together; work toThe group was founded by Ron The City of Paris is still provid- 8, without late penalties. gether; and figure things our tono one is above it. and Martha Staggs and the orgaing an extension for late penalties Any utility bill which is not gether.”

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I have a right to life, liberty nization has nine principles and on utility bills which are due in paid by the above listed dates Martha then introduced new and pursuit of happiness, but the months of January and Febru- will be assessed a 10% penalty 12 core values. These principles 40th District Representative Jim ary. Bills due between Jan. 15-31 and is subject to disconnection are introduced by Martha Staggs there is no guarantee of equal reHansen (R-Frankford) to the asmay be paid until Friday, Feb. 8, for non-payment at 1:00 p.m., on at the beginning of every meeting sults.

7. I work hard for what I have sembled. and are: and bills due between Feb. 15-29 that date.

“I just want to know what can and I will share it with whom 1.

America Is Good. may be paid until Friday, March I want to. Government cannot we do for Monroe County?” asked Martha for Rep. Hansen. force me to be charitable.

“I am pleased to be here to8. It is not un-American for me night,” said Rep. Hansen. “I to disagree with authority or to have been to every meeting of share my personal opinion.

9. The government works for this group since February 2012, I me. I do not answer to them, they have not missed a one.”

“We need good sheriffs in all answer to me.

The 12 values are: honesty, our counties and I will do everyreverence, hope, thrift, humility, thing I can to help them,” said charity, sincerity, moderation, Rep. Hanson. “They are out there hard work, courage and personal protecting us and you never know what is going to happen.” responsibility.

Rep. Hansen discussed various Their mission is to educate, inform and participate in discus- legislation including House Bill sion how to put America back on 170 which specifies that a federal official must not enforce a fedthe straight and narrow!

“Freedom is precious and we eral firearm law when the firearm have to remain vigilant,” said is manufactured and remains in Continued to page 9 Ron. Lewis and Clark Conference Band members..

After listening to Sheriff HoffEight members of the Paris R-II band was selected to be Lewis and Clark Conference Band members. The band members practiced all day at then performed in the Conference Band Concert at man (covered in last week’s arnight on Monday, Feb. 4. Left to right, Danielle Wheelan, Katie Otto, Caitlyn Nobis, Quin Bartels, ticle) Martha discussed local isMonroe County Appeal Rae Graupman, Chrisee Wheeler, Hannah Bartels and Makenzie Fox. APPEAL PHOTO sues.

City of Paris stills adds days to utility payments

Rep. Hansen visits Paris, discusses issues facing Monroe County

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With the continuing emphasis on test results on all levels of education in America, some new research is taking aim at reducing student stress at test time. Parents and teachers can verify that tests can create severe anxiety in some students, which can result in their performance being less than their true ability and knowledge of the subject matter. Researchers have been at work to develop some solutions to help kids manage their fears and stress at test time. Many of these new ideas are yet unfamiliar to parents and teachers.

But some relief of stress seems more necessary in light of the No Child Left Behind Act which has led to important exams in all of our public schools. Poor performances here can have real consequences on students that do not perform well as well as on teachers and schools. Test anxiety can have long term results causing reduced motivation and disengagement from school or learning itself.

To reduce the nervousness at test time, which can reduce problem solving ability, it is necessary to free up the students memory bank where facts and ideas are stored some of which is used up by stress and not available fully for the test. One new method is to have students spend some time writing down their feelings just prior to taking a test. The practice, called expressive writing, is the same that is used to treat depression. The text anxiety can be more critical for girls and minority students who fear that a poor performance will confirm negative assumptions about their group of people. For example, girls are poor at math or black or Latin students aren’t smart enough for college material.

Other researchers have students write pre-test about something they value and why it is important to them. This values affirmation exercise was shown to improve scores for many students. Persistent anxiety in those for whom these kinds of exercises don’t work can still be addressed by a professional in mental health.

This stress can be seen in very young students and intervention has been successful in using stress reduction techniques like tensing and relaxing groups of muscles and focus on breathing.

New focus on how students prepare for tests now suggest some emphasis on the physical aspects of the test and the time limits involved by using a similar situation as the test within the time allotted.

It is clear that a student with reduced stress can test more accurately and up to his or her real ability. We should encourage efforts to help them do so.

RJF

Just Ask Dave...

A long, long, long, pre-game show!

I was starting to watch the beginning festivities for Super Bowl XLVII after waking up to find a snowy ground covered filled Sunday morning. Sally asked me how long does it take to talk about one game? I quickly answered that there were many points of view and different tact’s that the conversations could take. Of course the real answer was it fills television time and there is a lot of superfluous Publisher David Eales talk. But examining it closer I realized that after the end of the two week period and the final day before the late afternoon game there was an enormous amount of talk and even the most non-football fan that followed some of the conversation was now almost an expert in football talk – at least regarding Baltimore and San Francisco.

So that got me thinking even more. Maybe we need “Super Bowl” like conversations regarding local issues. We could schedule an “Economic Development Super Meeting XXIII” for two weeks from now and smother the air waves, newsprint and water cooler chat about nothing but economic development for Monroe and surrounding counties. Come meeting time everyone at the meeting would be an economic development “expert.”

We could do the same thing for education. During lulls in KRES basketball coverage the announcers could fill the time with comprehensive coverage of education issues leading toward “Education Summit XLVIII”, including testing, block scheduling, teacher evaluation procedures and numerous other topics regarding the education of our most precious youth, Cell phones would also be perfect venues to send mass text messages in the two week period regarding other education related topics.

The two week mass market plan could really be adapted to any issue facing our local community. We could even try to cover any costs with the sale of tremendously overpriced advertising sold in small minute blocks.

If nothing was resolved at said meeting we could always schedule another meeting later in the year, add another roman numeral to the end and start all over again.

Who knows it might work!!!

Have a great week!

Dave

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I read with a great amount of interest the My Turn column in the Jan. 31 edition of The Appeal. I am sure that everybody abhors the senseless violence that has been inflicted on so many innocent citizens in our country. I also favor actions or legislation that would help stem this tide of unspeakable violence. I would refer you to the article on the front page of The Appeal where our sheriff brought to light a significant problem we face, not only in Monroe County, but throughout our nation – a severe lack of mental health resources for those in need. It seems most of these atrocious acts of violence have been committed by individuals suffering from KNOWN mental health issues. It would suggest to me that had the individuals with known mental health issues and their families received appropriate treatment the 20 children and 6 teachers in Sandy Hook and even representative Gifford and her associates would have been spared such horrible consequences. This would be a common sense, logical step we should take in our war against violence. As to a suggestion that we ban high capacity magazines, are we saying we will accept up to 10 casualties from a deranged lunatic with only a ten round magazine? This is an example of a emotional response to a very serious issue that does not address the real problems we are facing. To attempt to resolve

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Opinion

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Monroe County

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

90 Years Ago Feb. 9, 1923

The Dance Calling Contest. The annual contest for dance callers and square dancers will be held in the Opera House next Tuesday night, February 13. There will be at least two sets of dancers while some half dozen callers have entered, several asking that their names not be mentioned, so that no publicity is given the entrants, All those who attended the dance and calling contest last year will remember the fun and entertainment. A fine feature picture will also be shown.

House a Regular Chicken Shower. The appeal of the Daughters of the King Class for material for a chicken dinner for inmates of the Christian Orphans Home in St. Louis resulted in a regular shower of fat hens, Wednesday. Forty-one had been sent in before night.

Want Good Roads to Good Schools. Oscar Hopper, Floyd Newman, Jo Branham, Charley Holohan and others from the Middle Grove vicinity appeared before the county court, Monday, to petition for one of the road outfits for the coming season.

They were enthusiastic about the consolidated high school and the district schools in their community. The county, they believe, should encourage such enterprises by co-operating with them in their efforts to improve the roads as to make every schoolhouse easy of access to both patrons and pupils.

75 Years Ago Feb. 10, 1938

Bought Stavely Property. Jim Dry, salesman for the Noel Ford Motor Co. in Paris, this week bought the late Harry G. Stavely property two doors west of the Paris library, for an announced price of $2,250, from the executor, Lynn Stavely, who is here this week settling up business affairs of his fathers estate. Dry plans to move at once and to paint and otherwise condition the property.

Hannibal Chemist for Paris. E. E. Wolfe, chemist of Hannibal, was in Paris Saturday afternoon inspecting the water plant and supply in an effort to improve the water. He will make frequent test hereafter and attempt to prevent the unsavory tastes that have gotten into the water at various times during the last few years.

Wolfe will make regular monthly visits to Paris, Mayor Guy Reed said Monday.

Prison Teams May Play Here.

Charles Dry this week received a letter from Leroy Munyon, recreational director of the state prisons at Jefferson City asking for playing dates for two prison baseball teams that will be organized during the coming season. One team will be from the honor farm and will be allowed to play outside games, the prison team to get 40 percent of the gate fee, the home team 60 percent. The other team will be allowed to play only inside the prison walls and $10 and two meals will be given the prison officials to teams playing them there. It is expected that both teams will be played by Paris if the local boys organize. It is probably that they will, as a meeting was held in Hannibal Sunday to again organize the league in which Prison played last year.

50 Years Ago Feb. 7, 1963

Fine for Feeding Uncooked Garbage. In magistrate court at Paris on Saturday, three Monroe City men were tried for feeding uncooked garbage, other than that from their own table, to hogs.

The two men were fined $5 and $12.10 cost on the charges.

The practice of feeding raw garbage to hogs is a violation of a state law, administered by the agriculture department. It was

made a law to prevent the eating of infected meat by humans, or the spreading of disease from animals to other animals or to humans.

So far as known this is the first case of its kind in Monroe County.

Those who feed garbage can use their own without cooking it or can use other garbage if it is first cooked to kill all germs.

Freezing Stopped Water for Many. During the below zero weather of the last two weeks, hundreds of people inside Paris were out of water because of freezing of pipes, most in service lines running to homes or inside the homes.

These were quickly put back into service.

The largest and most difficult break was in a 2-inch city water line near the Russell Cain place in southwest Paris, a line that runs out and west and services many families.

It froze on January 27 and remained out early this week, putting many homes out of water.

Because the ground was frozen solid, the mechanical digging machines could not be used. City men dug out a part of the line and replaced, then it broke in another place. It is expected the entire line will have to be dug out in order to repair it.

On Monday, with some of the out of water people having to carry water from a distance, the city put in a hydrant to shorten their distances until the damage could be repaired.

Another break occurred west of the schoolhouse, where three families were thrown out of water for several days.

25 Years Ago Feb. 11, 1988

Rotunda Getting New Coat of Paint. The rotunda of the Monroe County courthouse in Paris is getting a facelift thanks to a new coat of paint which workmen began putting on this week.

Currently, the second floor of the rotunda is getting painted and courthouse custodian Ronnie Fields said visitors should be on the alert because of the work. All offices on all floors will remain open throughout the work and only minor inconvenience should occur because of the painting.

Ambulance District to Ask for Levy Hike. Citing rising expenses and declining revenues, the Monroe County Ambulance District will ask voter in April to approve a 15 cent hike in the district’s operating levy.

“We were getting by with what we’re getting.” Faye Eckman, administrator explained. “We ran with two ambulances until we had to quit operating one in the middle of 1987.

We couldn’t afford the repairs, the insurance or the cost of staffing the second ambulance.” She noted that insurance cost have tripled, while new wage and hour regulations had made the cost of hiring extra employees impossible.

Since Monroe County is one of the few counties in the state without a hospital it is vital that the ambulance district be able to respond as quickly as possible and provide trained personnel to every call.

Because of the lack of adequate funding, the local ambulance district has lost seven employees over the last few months.

If the levy fails, the district may have to discontinue to practice of having on-call personnel at the headquarters, resulting in slower response to emergencies.

Just a Thought

by Lisa Talton

My! How We’ve Grown I believe when we married it is good to look back over the years and see how much you have grown. Sometimes we need to stop focusing on the present negative aspects of our marriage and instead look back and see how far we have come.

My husband and I have been through some hard times as I am sure a lot of you have and I’m sure more hard times lie ahead but I am going to make it an effort to remember how much we have grown.

I can remember the time I was pregnant with our first child. We were both clueless on the whole being pregnant thing. I had never been pregnant and he had never lived with a pregnant woman.

I was about five days away from my due date so I was in rare form. My husband decide to go to church service that night and I decided to stay home. (Looking back, I can see why he wanted to get out of the house.) It seemed like he was gone forever. I started getting mad because it was taking him so long to get home and the longer he was gone the more mad I became. I was experiencing a roller coaster of emotions(hormones) so when he walked in smiling and humming, it ticked me off even more. I couldn’t believe he had the nerve to be happy and smiling and humming when I was stuck here at home by myself.

Well, needless to say I was not very nice to him and I might have had a little(big) attitude.

He realized that he could not do or say anything right this night so he decided to go to bed.

While he was asleep I started having contractions. I was not sure if they were false labor pains

or the real ones. They seemed to be getting more frequent. As they kept coming I started making loud sighs thinking it would wake up my husband. I started getting more and more annoyed that he was sleeping while I was going through this alone. Then to top it off I could hear his loud snoring which was aggravating me even more. You might be asking why didn’t I go wake him up and tell him I was in labor-the answer is that would have been easy and during the first couple years of our marriage I only did things the hard way.

As my contractions became more frequent so did my sighs and moans but the only sound coming from my husband was ZZZZZZZZZ….SNORE… ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…..

SNORE. Well I decided I was going to call the hospital and see what I should do. The nurse told me to drink 32 oz. of water and take a shower. She said if the contractions did not stop or slow down then I needed to come to the hospital. I got off the phone and instead of waking up my husband and telling him what was going on I let out another loud sigh and moan and headed towards the bathroom.

When I pulled back the shower curtain there was a huge spider on the wall. Now on a normal day I would have just killed it and been done with it but we all know by now this was not a normal day. I instead walked into the bedroom, turned on the lights and said in a not so nice or pleasant voice, “Wake up, I need you to kill this spider in the bathroom!!!!” He then got out of bed shaking his head. I know he wanted to give an earful but instead walked into the bathroom and took care of the

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Paris MERCURY

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

The Monroe Manor Spotlight is on Elsie Siron No one was expecting her birth 87 years ago, but seven years after she was born a Presbyterian minister picked her out of a crowd at a church revival, laid his hand on her blonde head and proclaimed someday she would do the Lord’s work.

Elsie Knight Siron says she hopes she has fulfilled the reverend’s prophecy, and wishes she still had her identical twin sister, born 25 minutes before her, to share the bounty the Lord has delivered her.

Bert and Clara Knight weren’t expecting twins when the girls were born in their Brimfield, IL, home August 5, 1925. They were quite pleased when Edith was born and flabbergasted when Elsie appeared. Edith and Elsie were identical and as they grew up they

could fool teachers and even boy friends when they switched names, and did so when the mood struck. The twins were the fourth and fifth children of eventually seven siblings the Knights raised in the small village west of Peoria.

Parents Clara McFarland Knight was the descendant of a long line of Scottish Presbyterian ministers. According to family lore one of the McFarland preachers was burned at the stake because he refused to denounce Christ as his Lord and Savoir. As a young woman she performed in the Peoria Opera House for three years and never lost her ability to carry a tune.

She was the librarian for the Brimfield library and encouraged her children to be readers from age four.

Edith (left) and Elsie Knight, at ages 19, on Elsie’s wedding day, Nov. 19, 1944. SUBMITTED PHOTO

During the Depression, she served as a midwife, helping deliver babies when doctors weren’t available or affordable.

Elsie’s father was a blacksmith, working for almost a half century for one of Peoria’s largest companies, Caterpillar. Bert Knight was a WWI veteran that served in France. He never told his children of his battlefield experiences, but proudly marched in every 4th of July parade in Peoria. Elsie remembers her father handing all his children small flags and allowing them to march along beside him and the other Doughboys.

The twins graduated from Brimfield High School in 1943 and neither went far from home; Edith married a local farmer and Elsie went to clerk in a Brimfield grocery. It wasn’t long before she met Bill Siron, who was driving for a wholesale grocer out of Galesburg, IL. Mr. Siron asked her out the first time they met, she declined, but he was persistent and she says she finally accepted a supper invitation to keep him from bothering her.

Life with Bill It wasn’t long before the Brimfield girl and the Galesburg boy was a couple – speeded up after discovering they had a mutual occurrence in their respective childhoods; like Elsie, Bill had been told by a pastor when he was a youngster he’d grow up to serve the Lord.

Elsie married her truck driving boyfriend in her parents’ home November 19, 1944. They couldn’t afford a honeymoon and so after the wedding she

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moved in with him at Galesburg.

Bill Siron was a native of Clapper, MO, in eastern Monroe County, and within four years of marrying, moved Elsie and their then-two children back to his home place to farm.

Unfortunately, he broke his leg in an accident and the farm work fell to his towngirl wife. Elsie said she quickly learned how to harness horses, mend fence, milk cows and plant crops, things she’s still proud of doing to this day.

Ministry Some time after the birth of their only daughter, in 1950, the family moved back to Illinois and in 1960, after three years of study, Bill and Elsie fulfilled the ministers’ prophecies and both became ordained Pentecostal preachers. The family, with an additional child, returned to Monroe County to permanently stay in 1963, establishing the Goss Pentecostal Church, where Elsie and Bill served as co-pastors.

The Sirons were working ministers. Elsie says they didn’t want to live off their parishioners, so both had employment. Bill traveled the state retailing Warsaw Feed and wholesaling Mechanics Choice bolts, and Elsie worked a Paris garment factory. The couple spent time developing youth groups and counseling young ministers. She said Bill’s heart was as big as all outdoors; he bought a widow an air-conditioner before his own family had the luxury and more bags of groceries went to the needy of Monroe County courtesy of Bill than can be accounted for.

Elsie claims to have been very athletic growing up and loved doing summersaults. In 1990, on her 65th birthday, she was dared by an old friend to attempt the gymnastic feat once again.

She said she didn’t hesitate a second, went head-overheels for 10 feet before deciding she if she went it farther it would be showing

The Reverend Elsie Knight Siron, at age 87, on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.

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Moore, was a photograImmediate and pher and the film editor extended family Bill died in 2004 and of the popular outdoor TV shortly thereafter Goss program Wild Kingdom, in Pentecostal dissolved. El- the 1960s. One of her late sie continued to live in brothers, Bob, was a high their rural Monroe Coun- school principal and spent ty home, comforted by 43 years in education. Elher grown children and sie’s twin, Edith, died in ever growing family. The 2008. Elsie said she and Sirons’ children, Steve, her sister had such a conDan, Brenda and young nection, more than once as Bill, produced seven adults they had unschedgrandchildren and now uled visits and found one Elsie has 17 great-grand- another wearing the exact children. She began volun- same clothes.

Today teering at Monroe Manor, Elsie Siron sits in her helping the activities department and visiting with north-facing Monroe Manresidents. She enjoyed pro- or room, surrounded by viding stuffed animals and pictures, stuffed animals other gifts that the Manor and mementos and still follows her mother’s advice; used as bingo prizes.

The Sirons’ oldest son, she is an avid reader. She Steve, 67, is a retired became a Monroe Manor truck driver and still lives resident in June of 2012. in Goss; Dan, 65, lives in She enjoys bingo and is Jefferson City and retired pleased Steve and his wife, from the Audrain Coun- Patty, volunteer in the evety Road & Bridge crew; nings to help her and other Brenda, 63, has been an residents play the game. employee of Audrain Med- She’s very appreciative ical Center for 40 years and when anyone takes time to works at AMC’s Paris of- stop and visit with her and fice as a clerk, and the fam- is delighted to show her ily’s youngest, Bill, died at decorations and family picage 49, in 2006, of a heart tures. She says everyone at the Manor is very caring condition.

Mrs. Siron has a brother and appreciates the staff living in Georgia and a and all they do for the resisister in Florida. Her late dents; she says she feels at sister Jean Moore worked home.

Written and Submitted by for the Chicago Tribune Denny Hollingsworth and was a published au-

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Madison Sweetheart Banquet to feature “Belle of the Ball”

Belle of the Ball cast, left to right: Seated - Sara Agnew, Yvette Wandrey, and Donald Fowler; seated, Sara Littrell, and Lauren Holder; standing, Karla Salmons, Trisch Vessar, Larry Sims, and Christion Hulen. Not pictured - Taylor Salmons.

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Time is getting short to purchase your advance tickets for the Madison Sweetheart Banquet, scheduled for Sunday, February 17. Advance tickets will be sold for $10 each until Tuesday, February 12. After that date any remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $12.00 each. Reserved seats are available for $1 each until February 12. The doors of the Madison Area Community Center will open at 4 p.m., and a buffet meal will be served at 5 p.m. The melodrama, Belle of the Ball, by Craig Sodaro, will begin at 6 p.m.

The play is set in 1875 in Fort Madison and las-

soes together the fairy tales of Cinderella and Snow White. The cast of characters includes: Goldie Miner, a prospector from the hills, played by Karla Salmons; Sluice Foot Sue, an ex-dance hall queen and present villainess, Trisch Vessar; Black Jack Ketchum, the notorious highwayman, played by Larry Sims. Auntie Lope, a prim and proper wife, is portrayed by Sara Littrell. Her children are Jackie Lope, played by Donald Fowler; Candy Lope, Yvette Wandrey, and Ellie Lope, Sara Agnew. The poor servant girl Ashabelle Pitts, is played by Lauren Holder.

Cpt. Earnest Lee Feel-

goode, a part-time hero, is performed by Christion Hulen. The sign girl who announces scene changes is Taylor Salmons. Keith Duvall is the director.

You may purchase your tickets at the Madison Area Community Center, or by calling the center, 291-5478; or Twana Hulen, 291-4282. Tickets are also available at the First Christian Church in Madison, the Holliday Christian Church, and from Judy Harmon in the Monroe County Assessor’s office.

Proceeds from this event go to the First Christian Church of Madison and the Madison Area Community Betterment Association.

February is Black History Month, and in the spirit of Dr. Charles Drew, a black surgeon and blood specialist who became the first medical director of an American Red Cross blood bank in 1941, the Red Cross reminds all eligible donors how important it is that donors are as diverse as the patients who need their help. Drew’s pioneering work in blood collection and transfusion laid the foundation for modern blood banks.

All patients are matched by blood type and Rh factor prior to transfusion.

For some patients, additional red cell markers in donated blood also have to be matched. These markers are determined by ethnicity and are best found in a diverse donor base. For more information and to make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Monroe County Thursday, Feb. 28, from 1-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 106 N. Main Street, in Paris.

Ralls County Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 2-6 p.m. at Olivet Christian Church, 200 N. Foster in Center.

Shelby County Monday, Feb. 18, from

2-6 p.m. at VFW Hall, Highway 151 in Clarence.

Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at South Shelby High School, 4154 Highway 36 West in Shelbina.

How to donate blood Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

Grow Mid-Missouri seeks American Red Cross lists local investors for local counties blood drives in February

Grow Mid-Missouri is seeking to partner/connect local investors, Venture Capitalists, Banks, High Net-worth Individuals, and anyone interested in investing or lending money to local businesses. Interested individuals and organizations will be connected to screened investment/lending opportunities based on a profile matching system.

Both the businesses seeking funding and the lending/investing parties will complete profiles based on their needs and funding preferences. Only Grow Mid- Missouri‘s Investor Coordinator is able to view and match the businesses to funding sources, to ensure any match is confidential and all profile information is kept private.

Additionally, Grow MidMissouri will host regular investment forums to allow the 10 most promising businesses to meet with 10 investors during a speedpitching session; those with completed profiles will have the first opportunity to participate in these forums.

This extraordinary opportunity is designed to increase the growth of new and existing businesses within the Moberly and

surrounding areas including all of Randolph County, Cooper County, Monroe County and Howard County. Grow Mid-Missouri is backed by Moberly Area Economic Development, Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce and Moberly Area Community College and is a collaborative effort being led by community members in the surrounding areas to positively impact the local economy.

Will you join the movement by becoming an Investor/Lender to help grow your community, support local businesses, and increase your investing/lend-

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For more information on the organization please visit http://www.moberly-edc.com/index.php/ moberly-business-journal-missouri-economicdevelopment/359-growmid-mo-is-growing or http://www.growmidmo. com/.

Cost to Complete Survey: Free Cost per Matching: Free Cost per Event: Free For More Information Contact: Corey Mehaffy cmehaffy@moberly-edc. com 660 263-8811

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spider. My husband was now up so I told him what was going on and how he might have to drive me to the hospital.

He did take me to the hospital that night and our beautiful daughter was born. We can laugh about it now and see how immature we were and how much we lacked communication during those first years of our marriage. I know now that I should have just went into the

bedroom, woke him up and told him I needed him. I should have told him I was scared and wanted him to be there for me.

Our communication has grown leaps and bounds since then and I am glad we decide daily to stick out this things called marriage.

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this complex challenge to our society requires a logical, sensible approach to help solve the problem. Are we as parents desensitizing our children with horribly violent video games and movies form Hollywood? Are fostering a generation of children that do not know how to be a functioning citizen in social settings because we rely on texting, Internet dating, and video conferencing instead of old fashion face to face interactions? Are these not questions we need to consider and address in our changing society? And lastly I do not feel that I need to “justify” my right/desire to possess an AR 15 with a thirty round magazine (which I use in competitive shooting events) any more than I need to “justify” why I ride a Harley or prefer a pickup versus a sedan.

Thank you, Gary Hulen, Paris

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Area NEWS PARIS R-II SCHOOL MENU

Monday, Feb. 11 - Friday, Feb. 15

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Monday, Feb. 11--Friday, Feb. 15 Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday - White Chicken Chili, Pimento Cheese Sandwich, Crunchy Bacon Slaw, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Tuesday - Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage Pattie, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit Wednesday - Cranberry Onion Chicken Breast, Sweet Potatoes, Harvard Beets, Scalloped Pineapple, Wheat Bread Thursday - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Buttered Baby Carrots, Strawberry Salad, Hot Roll Friday -Fried Chicken, Red Beans & Rice, Fried Okra, Hummingbird Cake, Biscuit

Hand & Foot • Bingo •The Hand & Foot Club met on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Paris Senior Center with 15 people participating. The winners of the meal tickets were: Elvis Taylor and Dorothy Jones.

•Bingo was held on Monday, Feb. 4, with 15 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Sarah Dawson and Dorothy Hufty.

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Breakfast Menu Monday - Cinnamon Apple French Toast, Chilled Pears or Cereal or Oatmeal, Toast & Jelly, Chilled Pears Tuesday - Colby Egg Omlet, Cinnamon Toast, Potato Rounds, Chilled Juice or Cereal or Oatmeal, Cinnamon Toast, Chilled Juice Wednesday - Sausage Pancake on Stick, Banana or Cereal or Oatmeal, Yogurt, Banana Thursday - Sweet Heart Breakfast, Banana, Cereal or Oatmeal, Toast & Jelly, Banana Friday - No School

Lunch Menu

Monday -Seasoned Grilled Chicken w/ Opaa! Hot Roll or Hot Dog, Fresh Garden Salad, Green Beans, Broccoli, Pineapple.

Chilled Fruit or Chef Salad, Baby Carrots w/ Dip, Pineapple, Chilled Fruit, Oppa! Hot Roll Tuesday - Pizza Nachos or Chili w/ Crackers, Fresh Garden Salad, BBQ Bacon Beans, Fresh Orange Smile, Chilled Fruit or Faija Chicken Salad, BBQ Bacon Beans, Fresh Orange Smiles, Chilled Fruit, Tortilla Chips Wednesday - Chicken Patty or Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potates w/ Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Blushing Pears, Chilled Fruit, Opaa! Hot Roll or Caesar Salad, Peas, Blushing Pears, Chilled Fruit, Opaa! Hot Roll Thursday - Hamburger, Oven Fries, Fresh Tomatoes, Blushing Pears, Chilled Fruit Friday - No School

HOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU Monday, Feb. 11 - Friday, Feb. 15

Breakfast Menu

Monday - Cereal, Juice Tuesday - Sausage Cheese Biscuit Wednesday - French Toast Thursday - No School Friday - No School

Lunch Menu

Corps Hunter Education Class set for March 8, 9 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will sponsor a Hunter Education Course on Friday, March 8, from 5-9 p.m., through Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m.

– 3 p.m. at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center, 12 miles south of Monroe City.

Class registration must be made on-line at the Missouri Department of Conservation web site: www. mdc.mo.gov go to “Hunter/Bowhunter Education” under Regs and areas, then “Find a Hunter Ed Class” under Hunter Education and Safety, then go to “Hunter Education Classroom Course” and register at the March 8th date. Included in the training will be gun safety, firearm and ammunition information, the role of the hunter, wildlife management, ethics and hunter preparedness.

Those successfully completing the course will receive a Missouri Conservation Heritage Card from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The class is offered to anyone eleven years or older. Participants should bring to class on

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Friday their social security number, hunting/fishing license, youth tags, and/or heritage card, and on Saturday bring their lunch.

Parents are encouraged to accompany their children during the registration process that occurs on March 8 to insure the registration forms are completed accurately. Class size will be restricted to twenty.

On Saturday, March 9, the hunter education class will end at approximately 3:00 p.m. A voluntary shooting exercise will be conducted at the shooting range for participants of the Hunter Education class at approximately 3:00 p.m. Students wanting to participate with the shooting exercise must successfully complete the class, and arrange for their own transportation from the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center to the Shooting Range. No transportation will be provided.

Missouri Department of Conservation will provide firearms and ammunition.

Hunter education training is a form of life insurance. This type of training decreases the chance of being injured in a huntingrelated accident as it serves to educate those who will take to the woods. In fact, seldom is anyone injured who has participated in these classes.

If you have questions, or need assistance registering on line, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 20642 Highway J, Monroe City, Missouri 63456 or by telephone at (573)735-4097.

Monday - Chicken Taco, Vegetable, Fruit, Chocolate Chip Cookie Tuesday - Lasagna, Vegetable, Fruit Wednesday - Vegetable Soup, Fruit, Peanut Butter Sandwich Thursday - No School Friday - No School ***Cereal is served as an alternate choice for breakfast ***Milk is offered with each meal

Corps to hold climate change meeting Feb. 9 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to invite the public to the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to listen to a special guest speaker.

Dr Robert Sadler, Professor of Physical Science, at Culver Stockton College, will give a presentation on Global Climate Change.

Topics will include atmospheric processes that have short-term and long-term influences on climate, anthropogenic causes of climate variation, indicators of climate change, and possible consequences of The

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The M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center is located on Rt. J, just south of the Clarence Cannon Dam. If you need additional information, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 573-735-4097 or email us at marktwaininfo@usace. army.mil

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MADISON C-3 SCHOOL MENU Monday, Feb. 11 - Friday, Feb. 15

Breakfast Menu

Monday - French Toast Sticks, Ham, Juice & Milk Tuesday - Egg, Sausage, Cheese Biscuit, Orange Wedges, Juice & Milk Wednesday - Banana Crumb Muffin, Yogurt, Juice & Milk Thursday - Biscuit w/ Sausage Gravy, Juice & Milk Friday - Cereal, Toast, Juice & Milk

Lunch Menu

Monday - Chili w/ Crackers, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Pickle Spear/Carrot Sticks, Clementine, Milk Tuesday - BBQ Hamburger, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Banana, Milk Wednesday - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Breadstick, Spinach Salad, Mixed Fruit, Milk Thursday - Crunchy Chicken Wrap, Lettuce & Tomatoes, Seasoned Rice, Fruit, Ice Cream, Milk Friday - Hot Turkey with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Applesauce, Milk **Alternative luncheon option available daily WW=Whole Wheat WG=Whole Grain Menus subject to change

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Holliday Christian Church Pastor David Holmes

On Sunday, Feb. 3, services at Holliday Christian Church were opened with the piano prelude by Sally Blakemore.

Reverend David Holmes welcomed all in attendance, including guest, Clark Morgan.

Information and sign-up sheets regarding photo appointments for the Madison Church directory are available; photos will be taken Feb. 19 and 20. Tickets for the annual Sweetheart Banquet to be held on Sunday, Feb. 17, are available; advance tickets are $10.00. The evening’s program is “Belle of the Ball.” An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Holliday School from 3-7 p.m. on Feb. 13. The church will host the Paris FFA Chapter on Sunday, Feb. 24, for worship; brunch will be served following services. Paris Presbyterian Church will serve lunch on Feb. 24. A benefit for Tanner Day and his family will be held at Holliday School on March 2nd, from 4 to 7 p.m. Activities that evening include a meal and auction of donated items.

Happy birthday was sung to: Carole Roberts and Jane Akers. As the opening hymn, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” was sung. Pastoral prayer and “Gloria Patri” followed.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Pete and Margaret Olney, Stephanie Johnston, Lorene Kendall, Freda Holohan, Beverly Wandrey, Jimmy McGee, Mike Mallory, Doug Dry and for those from the congregation who are traveling. Diane and Gary Wilson asked a special prayer for the safety of their nephew, Mitchell Creel, who is being deployed to Afghanistan.

The prayer hymn, “Teach Me to Pray”, was sung; singing was followed by pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer.

“Bread of Heaven” was the communion hymn sung as elders, Sandy Callison and Guy Callison, went forward to serve; deacons were Jane Akers and Diane Wilson. Sharing of communion, collection of offerings and singing of the doxology closed the communion portion of services.

The morning message from Reverend Holmes was taken from Jeremiah 1:4-10 and was entitled, “Awakening to God’s Call.” The closing hymn, “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us” was followed by prayer and singing of “The Spirit Song” to close morning worship.

Following a time of fellowship and refreshments, Sally Blakemore shared the weekly reading “God Wants to Adopt You” from the book, “What God Wants Us to Know”. “Teacher, Kid and Cowboy Boots” was shared

by Diane Wilson. Jim McMorris led the group in prayer to open Bible Study. The group continued study of Mark with Chapter 14:1-42. Services at Holliday Christian Church are held each Sunday beginning with worship at 9:30 a.m., followed by Bible Study. Everyone is welcome.

Santa Fe Christian Church

Pastor Kenny Sharp

“Stop the Excuses!” was the title of Pastor Kenny Sharp’s message Sunday morning. We hear so many different excuses as to why people won’t go to church that we need to tell them that there is only ONE reason to go and that is to worship God. Scripture was read from Luke 14:15-24 and it tells us that we are invited to the greatest supper! God’s invitation is the most important event in our lives, no matter how inconveniently it may be timed.

So stop with the excuses to avoid responding to God’s call.

Prayers were requested for Elizabeth Brown, Ralph Omer, Keith Woodhurst, James A. Booth, Cassie Olivas, Ila Mae Willingham, Gene Hagen, Donnie Neale, Beverly Wandrey, Robert Lee DeOrnellas, Tonya Knight, Barbara Ensor, Sandra Carman, Lois Lane, Carol McDowell, Terri Taylor and Tracy Huffman’s birth mother.

Colton Kendrick shared his praise that his great-grandfather, Keith Deaver, is feeling better and praises to our Lord were given for the healing of Cheryl Clark.

Happy Birthday was sung to Juanita Willingham and Don Wilkerson. Thank you cards were read from Cory Pollock and Dustin Wilkerson for their college care packages. Sign-up sheets are available for door-greeters and helpers for children’s ministry.

Bible study for both the youth and adults is Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. (meal at 6 p.m.). Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., next Sunday followed by worship services at 10:30 a.m. Please join us!!

Paris United Methodist

Pastor Lin Donnelly

Pastor Lin spoke from Luke 4:14-30 for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Pastor Lin challenged members to think about mission works when planning for Lent.

Pastor Lin and Jerry Hartel served Holy Communion.

Jerry Holmes is Usher Captain for Feb. Diana Holmes assisted with Sunday’s ushering.

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

UMW will meet Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m.

Please remember to bring canned meat. Anyone needing a ride or wanting to cancel for weather, please call Mary Jane before 6 p.m.

Pastor Lin asked for three volunteers to meet with her to discuss plans for the church’s ministry .

United Methodist are responsible for canned meat for the emergency food bank. Each church is responsible for other items. This is a wonderful community mission at very little cost to individuals.

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

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

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

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South Fork Presbyterian

Pastor John Grimmett

The Sunday, Feb. 3, services at South Fork Presbyterian church began with Patti Grimmett playing “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” on the piano followed by Debbie Carey leading in song to “Praise Him”, “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship”, “ “Love Lifted Me” and “Blest Be The Tie That Binds”.

Pastor John Grimmett led the Responsive Reading from Psalm 126 followed by reading thank yous from the Pangburn family, and the recent wedding. Prayers were for Susan Honaker’s son, Scott; James A.; Pastor Joe; Jimmy McGee; Beverly Wandry; Tonya Miller; for those looking for work; Patti and Pastor John; and for the beauty of the snow.

Pastor John and Patti sang “Mighty to Save - Jesus conquered the grave - as he played the guitar.

The message “Living in Love” was based on scripture form 1 Corinthians 13: the love chapter... Lent to begin next week - the message of love - a letter written to the people in Corinth by Pastor Paul - love feasts were held as God’s people got together and they are the church. God has given a gift to all His people - if you do not have love you have nothing. Love endures all things. Christ endured the suffering on the cross. He sacrificed Himself for you and me. He died for everyone! When you understand the love of Christ - you will become a role model for all the world. Open your eyes wide and see what God has for all humanity - the imperfect life will vanish...One day He is coming back - we will stand in awe, the truth and faith will open your heart loving one another - your challenge today is the same as it was at the church of Corrum - to give to someone else what they need to make their life better - bring your broken dreams to God! Communion was led by Martha Hill and Jim Beuter and the Offertory was led by Bobby Gash as Patti played “More Love to Thee” and all sang the “Doxology”.

Patti played “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” as all retired in fellowship to Roth Hall for coffee and donuts.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Granville Christian Church

Pastor Fran Schnarre

Come on out to the Valentines Banquet at Granville Christian Church, 6:30 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 16. Bring your loved ones, families and friends. The men of the church are cooking the meal. They will begin work about 2 p.m.

We now have a prayer chain. If you would be willing to pray for others in the their time of need, please contact Kathy Miller, Dale Ann Magruder or Nancy Maupin and join the prayer chain. If you know of a prayer need, please contact one of these people. We will also have a phone tree to notify the church quickly in case of lastminute changes in worship or other plans.

We are also renewing our commitment to pray for 80 young adults, youth and children. If you would like to be a prayer partner for five or six young people, please contact Pastor Fran. We will host the area Hymn Sing on March 3. 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. We have mailed a total of 168 boxes since the beginning of the conflicts.

Come as you are to learn about following Jesus in our informal worship service. We worship together at 11 a.m. the first, third and fifth Sundays. (Upcoming dates: Feb. 17 and March 3, 17 and 31). Sunday School for all ages is held every week at 10 a.m.

Paris First Christian Church Pastor Donna Scott The First Christian Church is pleased to extend an invitation to everyone to attend a special Ash Wednesday Service at 5 p.m., and the Wednesday Nite Live dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time when Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline. During the Ash Wednesday Service, the minister will lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes on the foreheads of worshipers as an external mark of penitence. Wednesday Nite Live is a light supper open to the public and served in the Fellowship Hall every Wednesday night at the cost of $3 for adults, $1 for children under 10. Everyone is also reminded that the Lenten Prayer Breakfasts, given by the Paris Ministerial Alliance, will begin on Wednesday, February 13, and will be held every Wednesday during Lent at 6:30 a.m. at the Senior Center.

Upcoming announcements include all times p.m. unless indicated): Wednesday, February 13 - Lenten Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m., Special Ash Wednesday Service 5, Wednesday Nite Live 5:30, Youth 6, Choir 6:30, Stewardship Committee 7, and Board Meeting 7:30; and Monday, Feb. 18 - Office closed.

Those celebrating a birthday this week are Bob Swartz, Erin Gruber, and Kelly Williams.

The Elder’s Helping Hands for February are Nancy Bierly and Clint Chandler. The church may be contacted by calling (660) 327-4440 or e-mailing fc418@centurytel.net. Pastor Donna Scott may be contacted by calling (660) 327-1355 or (314) 769-4362. The Paris First Christian Church extends the Good News of God’s Love through our worship, education, and service to each other, our family, friends, and community.

The monthly Praise and Worship Service was held on Sunday, February 3, with Reverend Donna Scott officiating.

Her morning message, “Jesus says, ‘Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit,’” was based on The Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:1-12. Bob Mitchell served as the Worship Leader, Mary Beth Mitchell served as Song Leader, and Vanessa Forrest served as the pianist. Others who participated in the service were Elders Nancy Bierly and Clint Chandler; Diaconate Jane Callis, Roseann Raines, Debbie Boulware, and De De Mitchell; and Acolytes Logan and Dawson Bross. Junior Church Leaders are Anita Ness and Rumiko Castleman.

The Bible memory verse is: For to me, to live is Christ.

Phillippians 1:21. The thought for the week is: If God is our rock, why do we crumble so easily?

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Mt. Airy Baptist Church Pastor Robt. Cavanaugh

On Sunday, Feb. 3, church services began with the pastor giving an opening prayer. Regular church meetings of the week were announced and all were encouraged to attend. Announcement included: Starting on February 10 there will be an Andy Griffith bible study at 5:30 pm at the church. On Saturday, Feb. 9 there will be men’s breakfast at 8:30 am. Church T-shirts are being offered to all who want one. We will be having photos taken on March 5 and 6 for the new church directory.

This week’s message was titled ‘Be Prepared for Christ’s Return’ from Matthew 25:1-13. Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to ten virgins. Scripture refers to Christians as virgin (2 Cor.11:2). On the outside these virgins look the same. They all moved in the same group. They all went out to meet the bridegroom They all had lamps, and lamps give light. This could be said that they all had Bibles because Psalms 199:105 says God’s word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Yet, Jesus says five are wise and five are foolish. The foolish did not bring oil for their lamps. They were not thinking ahead in preparation for the coming of Jesus (bridegroom). The oil they lacked symbolizes the grace and salvation of God. While they carried a lamp (Bible) it did not mean they had the Holy Spirit inside of them.

These foolish virgins had normal participation in the church but no supernatural participation in the life of God. The wise virgins were prepared; they took extra oil with them. They must have asked God how to prepare; how else would they know to take this oil? This shows they were active in the life of God and cared about what God wanted from them. Taking the oil cost them something.

It was extra weight to carry, cost them one of their hands that could hold a blanket to stay warm while waiting.

They seemed to care more for the things of god than personal comfort.

All ten virgins fell asleep. This is not a sign of unfaithfulness to God but may be a sign of becoming lethargic.

The bridegroom is late, I am tired, just close my eyes for a moment. Staying lethargic leads to apathy, and then to disillusionment, and then being unprepared. When the call went out that the bridegroom had come, the wise went in and the foolish were locked out. Is this fair of Jesus to lock them out? Yes. We have our whole life to prepare for our meeting with Jesus. Whether it comes from rapture or death, we will meet Jesus and had better prepare for it.

Know your Bible, it tells you what Jesus wants from your relationship with Him. Pray and ask what your calling and gift is – then use it. Do not get caught relying on God’s grace while living a life that mocks Him. Jesus teaches this doctrine many times in the Gospels. We do not like to hear it but it is God’s truth.

Madison United Methodist

Rev. Bonnie Sudsberry

The Grace United Methodist Church, Madison, met for worship Sunday, Feb. 3, which was Holy Communion Sunday.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry gave the message, “Conversation With God,” with Psalm 71 as the Scripture. She also gave the Little Sermon, “Hi God.” Wednesday, Feb. 6, is Administrative Council Meeting 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 10, is our Fellowship Dinner at 11:45 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 11, the Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, Confirmation Classes will begin 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13 is Ash Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church

Pastor Russell Birge

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

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

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

Church Service

DIRECTORY

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

FELLOWSHIP: 10 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:15 a.m.

Madison Christian Church SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.

CHURCH: 11 a.m.

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

CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Paris United Meth.

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

JUNIOR CHURCH: 11 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

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

CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:30 a.m.

FaithWalk Ministries

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.

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

South Fork Presbyterian Church

Mt. Airy Baptist Church

CHURCH: 9 a.m.

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

CHURCH: 10:30 a.m.

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.

WORSHIP: 10:30 a.m.

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

CHURCH: 10:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Fellowship SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.

MORNING WORSHIP: 11 a.m.

LUNCH: Noon EVENING SERVICE: 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 7 p.m.

St. Frances Cabrini Church

Sunday Mass - 10 a.m.

Pastor - Father John Henderson

Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com

Perry Christian Church

Pastor David Todd

The altar candles were lit by Caytlyn and Tristan. The choir sang “Wonderful Words of Life” as the worship service for the Perry Christian Church began on Sunday, Feb.3.

Pastor Todd welcomed everyone and reviewed the announcements. We are studying the book of Jeremiah in Bible study on Monday afternoon and evening. The CWF will be hosting a Soup & Sandwich Fellowship after the worship service on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Church will be having a Movie Night at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. “He Has Made Me Glad” was sung as the Hymn of Praise.

“I Am Thine, O Lord” was the call to prayer. We continue to pray for Ernie Baker, Kelsie Miller, and Cullen Dye. Frankie Ross, Jessica Hurd, and the family of Frederick Moore were added to our prayer list. “I Need Thee Every Hour” was the choir’s response.

After the pastor’s communion meditation, “He Touched Me” was sung as we prepared to share in the Lord’s Supper. Floyd Seelow and Joyce Coleman served as elders.

Deacons were David Lewellen, Wyatt Lewellen, James Parker, and Carol Norman.

The Choir Sung “Come, We That Love the Lord”. Alisha Eisele invited the children during the Children’s Time to consider how “Jesus was rejected by his home town, but hit a home run with those who drew near to listen to him”.

Jeremiah 1:4-10 was read by Ronnie Cragen. The pastor spoke on how we need to be Christian Witnesses. Although we worship “the one true God”, we understand our relationship differently. Each of us are invited to personally witness to others. “Jesus, I Come” was the invitation hymn. We dismissed with “When We All Get to Heaven”.

Paris Presbyterian Church

Pastor John Grimmett

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service Sunday, Feb. 3. This Sunday was communion Sunday.

The ushers for this weeks service were John Hayhurst and Albert Sinkclear. Patti Grimmett led the congregation into worship service with, “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship.” The call to worship was, “As the Deer.” Pastor John Grimmett led the responsive reading from Psalm 126. The beginning hymn was, “Here I Am to Worship.”

Pastor John Grimmett read the scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 13. Pastor John Grimmett also delivered the message, “Life and Love.” The chancel choir performed the special music piece, “With This Communion, We Thank Thee O Lord.” The closing hymn was, “Revive Us Again.” The benediction response was, “Blest Be the Tie that Binds.” Patti Grimmett led the congregation out of worship service with, “They’ll Know We Are Christians

By Our Love/Blest Be the Tie That Binds.”

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

Announcements: Wednesdays--Kids group meets at 3:30 p.m., Youth group meets at 5:30 p.m, Adult Choir meets at 7 p.m.

Sundays--Addicts Victorious meets at 2:30 p.m, All are welcome.

PARIS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 330 West Caldwell, Paris, Mo.

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Area NEWS

Faith Walk Ministries

Bishop Harold Long

Micah 6:8 – The Lord has told us what is good. What He requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God. Greetings from FaithWalk Ministries – Bishop Harold G. Long, Pastor.

Services began at 10:30 a.m.

“Safe In His Arms” was sung by FaithWalk Choir.

Opening prayer was led by Elder Helen Fugate, and opening Scripture was read by Bro. Michael Thompson.

“Jesus Will” was sung by FaithWalk Choir.

Offering (Seed Planting) was conducted by Minister Kelley Ballenger. The Vision and Mission Statements were read in unison, declaring that FaithWalk is about “Building and Sustaining Strong Communities by Breaking the Cycle of Addictive Failures.”

“My Worship Is Real” was sung by FaithWalk Choir before the Word of God was presented.

“You May Not Understand Now, But You Will After This” was the title of the message by Bishop Harold Long (St. John 13:4-7). A majestic experience can open your mind to another way of thinking. It will cause you to want to be a part of that majestic/ glorification experience – an “after this”. Other Scripture references: St. John 12:1516; 7:39; 16:1-7.

Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us.

Tuesday at 7 p.m., Thursday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and Sunday night at 7 p.m. God bless!

Paris First Baptist Church

Pr. Wesley Hammond

Kathy Miller began the worship service with her prelude, “This Is My Father’s World” and John Mitchell gave the invocation. Brenda Ensor served as pianist for the congregational singing. Billie Jo Hatton provided spiritual music before the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper, “You Thought of Us”.

REPORTS: Victoria and Brianna Hamilton announced that the GA’s had collected $47.46 for “Change for Change”, Lottie Moon Offering.

Wanda Boggs reported that 48 boxes of food had been delivered to persons in the senior housing.

Reverend Wesley Hammond delivered the message from God’s word preparing us for Communion, entitled “Saved Through Faith” from Ephesians 2:1-10. We should humble ourselves before God. We receive Jesus in the bread of life and the cup. We have new spiritual life through Christ. Verse 3 says all of us followed the way of the world, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature.

Verse 5 tells us God is rich in mercy and made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions and through this mercy, God’s grace, we have been saved.

Those serving during communion were Carl Ensor, Robert Hatton, John Mitchell, Mac Wilt, Floyd Lawson, Chuck Brazeale, Elmer Gravot, Gale Wilkerson and Riley Barton.

Thursday, Feb. 7, TeamKid, 3:30 p.m. and Deacon’s Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9, Woodcutting crew, 8:30 a.m., Valentine Banquet, 6 p.m. by reservation.

Sunday, Feb. 10, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Morning worship, 10:45 a.m., Church Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Evening Worship, RA, GA, Acts 1:8, and College Choices, 6:30 p.m. and Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m., Interpretative Drama telling stories from the bible using movement and no verbal parts taught by Gene Arnett. Ages 13-25 (or so), are welcome. Adult leaders are needed to help with directing the attention of those involved.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Chris Day in concert.

The Deacon Candidate Committee has recommended four new deacons and one to be reinstated as active. After election, training sessions and ordination will follow.

At the conclusion of the morning service Sherry Harlow came forward to transfer her membership from Grace Baptist Church. Mark Bell came forward and expressed his desire to be ordained and licensed as a pastor.

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Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

Along Life’s Highways and Byways by jere el

As you travel along Life’s Highways and Byways there is one road Highway 154 that will led you to the little berg of Perry, where there is always something going on. Perry is located only eight miles from Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam. So if you are looking for something to do, mark your calendar now for these events: The Ralls County Democrat Club is hosting an Essay Contest for all Ralls County Teenagers. High school students and teenagers who live in Ralls County are invited to submit an essay using 1000-1500 words.

“What Strengths in our Constitution are Provided that will help America succeed in the next Ten Years?” is the topic which will prompt students to have pride in our government and its foundation, the United States of America Constitution. The winner will be presented a $75 award by the United Ralls County Democrat Club. Submissions should be emailed to golian@rallstech.com by Feb. 22. Good luck students, this is a time to voice your opinions and also have the chance to win $75.

MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers age 5 and under meet every 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Center Baptist Church, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 401 N. Public St., Center, but this program is available to all Moms of Ralls County. Come enjoy support, food and fun conversation and childcare will be provided to give you a chance to build relationships with other Ralls County Moms. Call 573-565-2160 for more info.

Do you like Fried Chicken? Then make plans to attend the Mark Twain VFW Post 4088 Fried Chicken Dinner on Friday, January 25 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Palmyra Street, you can eat all you want for only $8 per person and children under 6 only $4.

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

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

Have a great week...

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Monroe County Circuit Court News Collection Center Jefferson City, Jan. 24, 2013 Benjamin Andrew Albee – Moberly; Failure to Register Motor Vehicle $30.50 Steven Andrew Baker – Moberly; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Jacob Darrell Baldwin – Holliday; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Victoria Brianne Baldwin – Holliday; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Greg Allen Bland – Perry; Failure to Register Motor Vehicle - $30.50 Sarah E. Dimond – Dunlap, Ill.; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.) - $55.50 Ryan S. Hagan – Jefferson City; Pursuing/Taking/Killed/Possessed or Disposed of Wildlife Illegally - $199.50

Robert Lynn Hall – Clarence; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Trae Derrick Hammond – Paris; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.) - $55.50 William Howard Kincaid – Columbia; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 20-25 m.p.h.) - $155.50 Barbara Sue Littrell – Paris; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Richard James Mueller – Linn; Operating Commercial Motor Vehicle without Seatbelt - $30.50 Adejoh Emmanuel Ogbe – Cedar Falls, Iowa; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.) - $55.50 Christopher Allen Penberthy – Hannibal; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Michael Don Reeves – Paris; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.)

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- $55.50 Barbara Elaine Stratton – Columbia; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.) - $30.50 Carl Ladon Wiehardt – Fayette; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.) - $30.50 Mary Kathleen Winkler – Madison; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Judge Michael P. Wilson Jan. 24 - Jan. 28, 2013 Berlin Wheeler Inc. as Assignee vs. Sadie Adams Et. Al., Paris; Judgment for the Plaintiff $1,394.75 GE Capital Retail Bank F/K/A GE Mone vs. Tonia Jones, Monroe City; Judgment for the Plaintiff - $717.06 Security Credit Service LLC vs. Garbrielle Pierce, Madison; Judgment for the Plaintiff - $1,779.54

plus costs of court Jason R. Kirklin – Paris; Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Register Vehicle, Driver/ Failure to Wear Seatbelt $655.00 Hezekiah D. Long – Osage Beach; Operating Vehicle in a Careless and Imprudent Manner $163.00 Jay L. Mikel – Paris; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended - $165.00 Kellee J. Schaller – Monroe City; Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia - $440.00 City of Paris vs. Deborah K. Stone – Paris; Animal at Large - $55.50 City of Paris vs. Deborah K. Stone – Paris; Vicious Animal - $80.50 Chad Lillard – Monroe City; Peace Disturbance $165.00

Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com

Joyful Sound sets calendar As they begin their 16th year of “Proclaiming Gods Word in Song” singing Southern gospel music and sharing in testimony, Joyful Sound, Brenda Duncan and Diane Hickman are excited to announce their upcoming concert schedule.

On Saturday, Feb. 9, they will be providing music for a Valentine banquet at the Bethel Community Church, located north of Kirksville.

Sunday evening, Feb. 10, Brenda and Diane will be in concert at the First Baptist Church in Palmyra.

On Friday evening, Feb. 15, Joyful Sound will be singing for a Valentine Banquet at Union Baptist

Church, south of Mexico.

March 9, the duo will sing at a Women’s Retreat at the Mt. Olivet Methodist Church.

March 10, The Fifth Street Baptist Church in Hannibal will host a concert during their morning worship.

On March 11, Brenda and Diane will be singing for a banquet at the First Baptist Church in Huntsville.

March 17, Pea Ridge Community Church a.m. service.

Anyone desiring information regarding upcoming concerts or to book a concert may call Brenda at 660-327-4325 or Diane at 573-819-0588.

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The Paris Golf Association will hold a fundraising dinner on Friday, Feb. 8, from 5-7 p.m., at the Paris R-II High School Cafeteria.

Dinner consists of Turkey, Homemade Noodles, Corn, Hot Rolls and Dessert.

Adults $7 - Youth 10 and under $4

New Paris barber Chad Cox gives Mason a haircut as the first customer at the new barbershop. Cox opened his new business on Saturday, Feb. 2 to a standing room only crowd.

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From the FRONT

Austin Smith and Clayton Smith promoted to 2nd Lt.

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

Monroe County issues...

Continued from front the state and that any new federal law banning or restricting ownership of a semi-automatic firearm is unenforceable.

“We have to pay attention to what is going on,” noted Rep. Hansen.

Rep. Hansen went on to discuss numerous issues facing the county besides gun control, including jobs, economic development and education.

“I am here for you,” said Rep. Hansen in closing.

Martha closed the meeting noting, “We have to put our heads together and just do it.”

The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Paris library basement, Roegge Room, at 7 p.m.

Cadet Chief Master Sergeants Austin Smith and Clayton Smith were promoted to 2nd Lieutenants and received the General Billy Mitchell Award presented by Dis- 40th District Representative Jim Hansen addresses APPEAL PHOTO trict 6 Representative Tim Remole.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “9-12” group.

Cadet Chief Master Ser- both flight and academic geants Austin Smith and scholarships.

Clayton Smith were proTo earn the Mitchell moted to 2nd Lieutenants Award, cadets must pass and received the General comprehensive leadership Billy Mitchell Award by and aerospace exams as the Civil Air Patrol (an well as a rigorous physical auxiliary of the United fitness test, and they must States Air Force). The two complete an encampment. young men were presented In addition, in order to Roses in a Variety of Colors this special award by Rep- move into the cadet offiresentative Tim Remole cer ranks, Mitchell awardFresh Cut Valentine Arrangements from District 006. Rep- ees are expected to exhibit Valentine Plush & Cards resentative Remole also very mature behavior, to presented, to each of the be highly responsible and Sign up for our Valentine Drawing! young men, a Certificate to demonstrate leadership of Recognition in honor skill before they can take 116 E. Main, Perry 573-565-2764 of receiving the Mitchell their exams.

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Paris High School

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Courtwarming Queen Candidates, left to right: Nicole Burke, Haley Fredrick, Leah Ensor, Payton Gruber and Lauren Embree.

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Paris Lady Coyotes defeat Marion County and Westran The Paris Lady Coyotes (13-8) had a perfect week on the road as they defeated Marion County in a squeaker 34-33 and then almost doubled up Westran 62-36.

Marion County According to Coach Chris Willingham, “We got a much needed and hard fought win last night against Marion County. It was great to see our kids bounce back after a rough week at the Sturgeon tournament, and I was very proud that we did it with defense. We did a great job defensively last night.

Marion County has, for the last few years, been a powerhouse basketball team in the area. Any win against them is a good win.

Offensively, the game was not pretty, but we gave a gutsy performance and made big plays when we needed to. We had a little doubt early in the game as we fell behind 9-1 early in the first quarter. I took a timeout, and we refocused and calmed down, and made a great run to even the score at 11 a piece at the end of 1. The second quarter was about as well as we have played all year. We held Marion to 2 points, and jumped out to an 8 point lead going into the half. Early in the 3rd as expected from quality teams, Marion made a run back at us and quickly evaporated our halftime lead. It took a while for us to respond, but we settled in again and finished out the half with a 5 point lead.

The 4th quarter was back and forth for the entire 8 minutes, with Marion actually pulling ahead of us

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by 1 on a steal and a layup.

With under a minute to go, Shelby Dickey was fouled attempting to drive the lane and hit both foul shots, which proved to be the difference in the game.

Big shots from Shelby went along with a stellar defensive effort all night long. She played about as well as anyone has for us all year defensively. We made some huge stops down the stretch holding Marion 3 times in the final 30 seconds from scoring the go ahead points and hung on for a big win.

Very proud of our overall effort, and the fact that we stepped up big after facing some tough adversity. Our posts stepped up big for us on the boards as well as offensively.

Dede Bounds and Haley Fredrick accounted for 15 points combined, 15 rebounds, several steals and did a very good job defensively. Nicole Burke and Leah Ensor also played big minutes for us in the post and contributed to some big defensive stops.

Payton Gruber had her best defensive game of the season to go along with her usual offensive production (14 points). Lauren Embree and Kaylee Callison did a very good job of containing Marion’s biggest offensive threat. They were key to our win.”

Scoring: Haley Fredrick 7, Payton Gruber 14, Shelby Dickey 2, Kaylee Callison 3, Dede Bounds 8.

Rebounds: Fredrick 10, Lauren Embree 1, Gruber 7, Leah Ensor 1, Dickey 1, Nicole Burke 3, Callison 4, Bounds 4.

Blocks: Fredrick 1, Gruber 1.

Steals: Fredrick 1, Josey Ball 1, Embree 1, Gruber 2, Dickey 3.

Assists: Fredrick 1, Ball 1, Gruber 3, Callison 2.

Westran (Lady Coyotes 4-2 conference record, 13-8 overall) Payton Gruber hit the nets for a team high 17 points while Haley Fredrick and Dede Bounds each added double digit effort with 10 points. Gruber was a rebound short of a double double with her 9 boards leading the team. Gruber also led the team in steals and Shelby Dickey was team high in assists.

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of January,” said Coach Chris Willingham. “Very busy month of basketball with ups and downs, but definitely a strong finish to the month. Westran was a much improved ball club from the first time we played them. They came out and worked extremely hard on the defensive side of the ball and did a great job hitting the offensive glass.

To our credit we handled their aggressive defense very well and did a very good job offensively scoring 62 points with 10 of our 12 players scoring.

That’s the best offensive production we have had throughout our lineup this season. We shot the ball very well, did a good job in transition, and executed well at times in our half court sets.

Defensively we did a solid job forcing 24 turnovers and forcing a lot of outside shots from Westran. Our kids had a good week going 2-0 and picking up some much needed confidence. For the second game in a row we had good post production scoring 24 points, gathering 15 rebounds, and several other important stats from our 5 posts, Dede Bounds, Nicole Burke, Haley Fredrick, Leah Ensor, and Audrey Vitt. They are starting to come together and give us some big contributions.

Our guards are doing a very good job of getting our posts good looks in transition and in our offenses. I was very pleased with our effort this week.”

Scoring: Haley Fredrick 10, Josey Ball 1, Lauren Embree 6, Payton Gruber 17, Jill Nobis 7, Shelby Dickey 2, Nicole Burke 2, Kaylee Callison 5, Dede Bounds 10, Audrey Vitt 2.

Rebounds: Fredrick 5, Ball 2, Embree 2, Gruber 9, Leah Ensor 1, Nobis 1, Dickey 1, Burke 3, Callison 6, Bounds 6.

Blocks: Fredrick 1.

Steals: Fredrick 1, Embree 1, Gruber 4, Nobis 1, Dickey 1, Callison 2, Bounds 1.

Assists: Embree 1, Gruber 2, Nobis 1, Sydnee Playter 1, Dickey 3, Burke 1, Callison 2.

The Paris Lady Coyotes traveled to Fayette on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and will face Marceline on Courtwarming night on Friday, Feb. 8.

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Francis lights up nets for 22 versus Marion County

The Paris Coyotes (3-16 overall, 1-4 in conference play) played solid basketball this past week on the road with close games versus Marion County 71-58 and Westran 53-36.

Marion County With Brant Francis ripping the nets for 22 points and Slater Stone, Francis and Zane Lockhart leading the team in rebounding while Laine Forrest dished out a team high in assists the Coyotes played Marion County strong.

Marion County led 18-16 after a high scoring first quarter. Paris took the second quarter 20-19 to trail at half time only 37-36.

However, a 19-12 Marion County third quarter and a 15-10 final period led to the 71-58 final.

“One of the best games we played all year,” said Coyote Coach Wade Billington. “Boys came out ready to go from the start.

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19. A Westran 9-8 third period and a 15-9 final stanza saw the final 53-36.

Paris had seven players crack the scoring column with Slater Stone and Zane Lockhart leading the team with 8 points apiece. Stone had the team high in boards and blacks while Lockhart led in steals and Brant Francis was team high in assists.

Scoring: Laine Forrest 4, Brant Francis 6, Slater Stone 8, Britton Francis 3, Bryce Ensor 2, Kyle Popkes 3, Zane Lockhart 8.

Rebounding: Forrest 3, Brant Francis 2, Stone 7, Popkes 1, Lockhart 1, Mike Ensor 1.

Blocks: Stone 2, Lockhart 1.

Steals: Forest 1, Brant Francis 1, Stone 1, Lockhart 2.

Assists: Brant Francis 2, Stone 1, Britton Francis 1, Popkes 1, Lockhart 1.

The Paris Coyotes traveled to Fayette on Tuesday, Feb. 5, and will face Marceline on Courtwarming night on Friday, Feb. 8.

On Saturday, Feb. 2, the Paris third Grade boys took 3rd place in the Hallsville Basketball Tournament. Left to right: First row - Brock Miller, Mason Edwards, Ben Forrest, Luke Hunter. Second row - Aiden Forrest, Ethan Chapman, Laken Edwards, Chris Ebbesmeyer, Reese Barton with Coaches Eddie Barton, Quentin Forrest, and Jason Chapman.

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their shooters and gave up some uncontested three’s that came back to hurt us late in the ball game. We continued to exchange buckets through the third quarter and missed some easy buckets at the end of the quarter that allowed Marion to go up eight on us. In the fourth we ran out of steam and they were able to pull away late. All in all it was a strong performance and we need to build off of it.”

Scoring: Laine Forest 6, Brant Francis 22, Slater Stone 2, Bryce Ensor 4, Kyle Popkes 8, Zane Lockhart 8, Mike Ensor 8.

Rebounds: Forrest 6, Francis 7, Stone 8, Bryce Ensor 3, Popkes 4, Lockhart 8, Mike Ensor 5.

Steals: Forrest 1, Francis 3, Lockhart 2.

Assists: Forrest 6, Francis 3, Stone 1, Bryce Ensor 1, Popkes 5, Lockhart 1, Mike Ensor 1.

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Tee-off begins at 10 a.m.

Participants will play two rounds.

Last year there were nearly 50 participants from all over Missouri, Illinois and Iowa. Don Crane, tournament organizer, said the tournament always draws a competitive field.

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He encouraged spectators to watch the action.

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Madison defeats Atlanta to reach consolation final The Madison Lady Panthers fell to Schuyler County 55-26 in the first round of the LaPlata Tournament but bounced back with a convincing win over Atlanta 40-35 to advance to the tourney consolation final. In the final the Lady Panthers fell to North Shelby 45-29.

Atlanta Jami Westfaul and Niki Sims each posted double digit points (12 and 10 respectively) in the Lady Panthers win over Atlanta in the LaPlata Tourney.

Madison roared out of the blocks to lead 14-5 at the end of the first quarter. Westfaul led the way with two buckets and a long range trey while Samantha LeGrand chipped in with a three pointer and Allie Dunkin took charge underneath with two more scores.

The three-point barrage continued in the second stanza as Westfaul and LeGrand matched their first quarter buckets with LeGrand hitting three of four free throws and Sims adding a basket and a charity toss. Lindsey Hendren grabbed an offensive board and scored a put back and Madison led 28-13 at the half.

Madison took a 5-4 third quarter and led 33-17 after three periods. Westfaul hit

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a runner and Tressa Morris hit a bucket and a free throw in the period.

In the final period Atlanta made a run hitting 10 free throws and two treys and two baskets for 18 points.

Madison answered with Sims hitting seven charity tosses of her own for a seven-point quarter and a 40-35 Madison win to advance.

North Shelby After the first quarter of play Madison trailed only 10-7 with Jami Westfaul hitting a trey and a bucket and Tressa Morris nailing a jumper.

Madison rallied to knot the score at the half 16-16 when Westfaul hit two free throws as did Liz Boillot and Niki Sims another and Morris added a runner. The Lady Panther defense limited North Shelby to only a six-point quarter.

Unfortunately, the second half was not the offensive half the Lady Panthers wanted as they lost the third and fourth quarters 14-6 and 15-7 to fall 45-29 and finish in fifth place in the tourney. Madison had been seeded eighth when they defeated fifth seeded Atlanta and fell to third seeded North Shelby. Sims added seven second half points while Lindsey Hendren hit a floater, Westfaul two free throws and Allie Dunkin banked home a jumper.

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trailed 31-14 at the half. A 15-7 third and 9-5 fourth quarters saw the final 5526 score.

The Lady Panthers had balanced scoring: Bridget Hancock 1, Liz Boillot 2, Lindsey Hendren 5, Allie Dunkin 2, Breanna Hancock 3, Jami Westfaul 7, Samantha LeGrand 2 and Jenna Stoebe 4.

The Lady Panthers faced Brunswick on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and travel to Glasgow and Sturgeon on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 7 and Feb. 8. Keytesville and New Franklin close out the regular season.

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2013 Madison Cheerleaders, left to right: first row - Samantha Painter, Jessica Walter. Second row - Katie Youse, Brandy Mauzey, Sandra Gonzalez, Destinee Clark, Johnna Moser, Hannah Deaver.

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The Madison Panthers had a rough LaPlata Tournament as they faced top seeded and eventual winner Canton in the first round falling 95-39. They then faced fourth seeded LaPlata in the semi final consolation game falling 53-34 and then the eighth seeded Panthers fell to sixth seeded Schuyler County 49-28 in the seventh place game.

Canton Blake Brown netted 19 points and Tyler Bennett added 13 while Blake Hultz had 7 for the Panther scoring versus top seeded Canton. Brown hit four baskets, two treys and was 5 of 6 from the line for his 19 points. Bennett hit 2 buckets, 2 treys and three free throws while Hultz hit three jumpers.

Madison trailed 30-13 after the first quarter and with a 26-8 second quarter trailed 56-21 at the half. A 22-4 third and 15-14 final period led to the 98-39 final.

LaPlata In the consolation first

round game Blake Brown and Tyler Bennett each had a 13 point game while John Hendren chipped in with 4 points, Blake Hultz 3 points and Bradley Pierce hit a free throw.

Madison led 9-8 at the first break but trailed 2617 at the half after an 18-8 LaPlata second quarter.

LaPlata took the third quarter 15-6 and the final period 12-11 for the 53-34 final.

Schuyler County With Madison fielding only a six player team, Blake Hultz scored 18 points, Jacob Wandrey added 7 points and John Hendren rounded out the 28 point game with a three pointer. Hultz hit 5 three pointers in the contest for 15 of his 18 points.

Madison trailed 12-4 at the first intermission and 23-8 at the half. Three Hultz treys and a long range jumper by Wandrey and another Wandrey runner helped Madison take a 14-12 third quarter and they trailed 35-22 after

three periods. LaPlata sealed the win with a 14-6 final stanza and the 49-25 final.

The Panthers faced Brunswick on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and travel to Glasgow and Sturgeon on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 7 and Feb. 8. Keytesville and New Franklin close out the regular season.

John Hendren muscles his way to the lane to get good defensive position.

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RESTAURANT

GUIDE

Featured Restaurant

jacs, Mexican and American Restaurant, in Paris, features authentic Mexican cuisine coupled with American menu items. With over 50 unique menu items there is also an ample dessert menu featuring culinary items from the Cheesecake Factory.

In addition to the excel-

lent menu items found daily, including from the Mexican side (some examples) Pollo Con Queso; Chicken Rancheros, Green Chili Verde, Chicken Monterey, Chimichanga, Arroz Con Pollo, Carne Asada Burrito, and the ever popular Fajitas.

On the American side of the menu there are items such

Restaurant GUIDE as a Philly Steak or Chicken Sandwich, Patty Melt, Texas Chicken Melt, jacs Cheeseburger, the Grilled Chicken Club and others.

Wednesday is now “Italian Night” with additional menu items featuring dishes such as Caprese Flatbread; Chicken Alfredo, Spaghetti and Meatballs; Shrimp Alfredo and Pizza, Meatball Sub and a House Salad. jacs has a comfortable small town atmosphere with big city flavor.

The roomy and airy restaurant features a pleasant and friendly wait staff that is attentive and helpful without being smothering.

During your dining experience expect a visit to your

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table from the gregarious and friendly co-owner Cherylene Ramos who with her husband Juan own the establishment named for the Ramos family Juan, Amanda, Cherylene and Samantha - jacs The restaurant is located at 202 N. Main Street, in Paris, at the corner of Main and Caldwell Streets across the street from The Paris National Bank. jacs open and spacious dining area is equipped with WiFi. The restaurant has customer friendly hours and is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m.

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“A Great Place to Eat” The best fried chicken in town every Sunday.

We specialize in omelets and serve breakfast all day.

Homemade and hand breaded tenderloins, handmade patted hamburgers and fresh cut fresh fries.

Saturday, Feb. 14

Everything is handmade and fresh!

Only Three New Campsites Available!

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • 7 days a week Daily Lunch Specials

Call 573-560-0084 to reserve

Banquet Facilities Available

18340 Monroe Road 489, Stoutsville, Mo.

Carma Martin • Judy McKinney (co-owners) 107 N. Williams • Moberly, Mo. • 660-263-1414

The

Southern Belle ❤

Bar and Grill

Valentine’s ❤ Dinner Special

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Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5 - 9 p.m.

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Peel and Eat Shrimp Appetizer and 2-8 oz. Ribeye Dinner Only $29.95

220 N. Main • Paris, MO • 660-327-4305

Jonesy’s Cafe, LLC Daily Lunch and Friday Evening Specials

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• 660-327-5707 • 216 N. Main, Paris

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner Choices:

Cornish Hen, Coconut Shrimp, Wild Rice, Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Red Velvet Cheesecake, Homemade Cream Pies or choose from our 50+ items on the regular menu.

Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

202 N. Main Paris, MO 65275

660-327-JACS

The

HITCHING POST

Friday Night Fish Fry, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

ALL YOU CAN EAT - Fish and Froglegs with French Fries and Cole Slaw ONLY: $9.95

Saturday - Sunday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FULL MENU AVAILABLE - Breakfast Special

Home Baked Goods Available

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Nelson’s Old Town Kafe

Daily Lunch Specials

Pizza Nights Deep Fried and Pizza 5 - 9 p.m.

Wednesday • Thursday Friday • Saturday

MONDAY-SATURDAY Only Homemade Onion Rings and Jumbo Tenderloins

At the 4-way in Madison 660-291-4829

217 S. Vine St., Monroe City 573-735-9774

Bring your sweetie out for

our Valentine’s Dinner Specials: VALENTINE’S DINNER SPECIAL Thursday, Feb. 14 • 6 -10 a.m.

Reservations not required but recommended for candlelight tables by calling 660- 327-1500

STEAK AND SHRIMP DINNER FOR 2 FOR $24.99 Includes: steak, shrimp, choice of potato, salad bar, hot roll, and flaming dessert for 2 people

18345 Highway 15, Paris, Mo. 660-327-1500 • 15diner.com

All Regular Footlongs - $5.00 Premium Footlongs $6.00

All Month Long!

Monday, Feb. 18: FREE COOKIE DAY Good through the month of February

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. • 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat. - Sun. • 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.

504 B Main St., Paris • 660-327-5005

Steak, Lobster & Stuffed Salmon (Full Menu Available)

The Junction

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 28840 Hwy. 19, East of Perry, Mo.

573-565-3620 No reservations accepted

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Obituaries ✝ James William Nickell 1939-2013

burial.

A memorial has been established for a charity of the donor’s choice.

Thielen Funeral Home and Crematory was in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jim’s obituary at www.thielenfuneralhome.com.

Lester Thomas Miles 1915-2013 James William Nickell, 73, of Middletown, died at 6:39 a.m., Friday, Jan. 25, at his home in Middletown.

Born Aug. 16, 1939, in Paris, he was the son of Otho and Edna Stevens Nickell. On May 26, 1962, he married Carolyn Ruth Krummel in Monroe City. She died Dec. 3, 2012.

Jim started working for Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in 1969, until his retirement and then began Nickell Produce.

He graduated from Paris High School in Paris, Mo. He was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and gardening for the produce stand.

Survivors include one son, Kevin Brent Nickell ,of Mount Pleasant; one daughter, DeeAnn Carol (John) Howard, of New London; three grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Hicks, Karrie Hicks, and Benjamin James Nickell; one step-grandson, Skyler Howard; two brothers, Otho Nickell Jr. of Richmond, and Wesley (Virginia) Nickell, of Paris,; two sisters, Thelma Calder, of Kansas City, and Louise Taylor, of Richmond, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Josephine and Mildred.

Visitation was from 8 a.m., until 7 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5 until 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mr. Nickell was at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Petersen officiating. Burial was in Long Creek Cemetery. A time for food and fellowship at Middletown Presbyterian Church followed the

Lester Thomas Miles, 97, of Indian Creek, Missouri, passed away 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Monroe City Manor, Monroe City, Mo. He was born Dec. 27, 1915 in Pike County, Ill., the son of Landy Thomas and Frances Mae Stedman Miles. He attended country school in Ash. He was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church, Indian Creek.

As a young man Lester worked for the Henderson Produce Company, Monroe City and the International Shoe Factory, Hannibal. He also worked for Ray Anderson Garage as a truck mechanic and drove a school bus. Lester worked in construction for 26 years of his life, working as a carpenter and as a backhoe operator, he purchased his first backhoe from George Spalding in 1956 and was one of the first operator’s in the Monroe City area.

Lester was probably best known for his gunsmithing talents. He enjoyed building and working on all types of firearms, he also was a metal engraver.

He married Julia Frances Crowley, May 4, 1937 at Indian Creek, Missouri, she passed away September 9, 1981. He then married Genevieve Liter Harrison, May 18, 1985 at Indian Creek, Missouri, she passed away December 5, 1999.

Survivors include: four sons; Joe Miles (Marilyn), Monroe City; Russell Miles (Kay), Quincy, Ill.; David Miles (Mary), Palmyra; and Albert Miles (Ruth), Indian Creek. One daughter Cecelia Lilly (Fred), Monroe City. One sister Dorothy Harrington, State of Florida. One sister in law Pat Miles, Frankford. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded

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in death by his Parents, two wives, one son Thomas Leo Miles, 3 infant grand daughters, 12 siblings Frances Laswell, Ruby Dorst, George Miles, Nina Morrison, Mabel Sankpill, (infant brother) Wilbert Miles, Russell Miles, Howard Miles, Millie Schwiesow, Margie Milby, and twin stillborns.

A Con-Celebrated Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, at the St. Stephens Catholic Church, Indian Creek, Fr. Mike Penn and Deacon Mike Long concelebrated, burial was at the St. Stephens Cemetery, Indian Creek.

Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Friday evening at the St. Stephens Catholic Church, the parish recited the rosary at 4:45 p.m., and there was a parish scripture service beginning at 8 p.m.

Active pallbearers were Bob Quinn, Matt Spalding, Gary C. Garner, Dewayne Williams, Bill Smith and Andy Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers were Sonny Marquart, Tom McGinty and John Wilson.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Garner Funeral Home and Chapel, Monroe City.

Online condolences can be made at garnerfuneralchapel.com.

Births

Emma Lynn Secrease

Sarah Allison and Tom Secrease would like to announce the birth of their daughter Emma Lynn.

Emma was born Nov. 6, at University of Missouri Hospital, in Columbia.

Emma weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces. She was 19 ¾ inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Mary Lou Allison, Bobby and Tammy Long, all of Paris, Bill and Connie Secrease, of Mexico. Great grandparents are Irene Johnston, of Paris and Bob and Sallie Allison, of Shelbina and Clinton and Jewel Secrease, of Mexico.

Births

Jacob Scott Hulen

Joshua and Megan Hulen are proud to announce the arrival of Jacob Scott Hulen, who was born Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Boone County Hospital at 3:56 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds and 7.6 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.

The proud grandparents are Gene and Rita Arnett, of Paris and Gary and Janie Hulen, of Paris.

Weldon John Ross

Nicholas and Lauren Ross are proud to announce the birth of their second child, a son, Weldon John, born at 8:15 a.m., Nov. 19, 2012, at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He joins sister, Elizabeth June, who turned two on Jan. 5.

Grandparents are John and Vickie Ross, and Norman and Marlene Benne, of Paris. Great grandparents are Dale and June Morgan, of Madison, and Edith Benne, of Defiance, Mo.

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Sander, Turner to wed May 18

Phillip Sander, left, of Cairo, and Beth Turner, of Paris announce their engagement. SUBMITTED PHOTO Phillip Sander of Cairo lege. She is the second and Beth Turner of Paris and third grade teacher at announce their engage- Holliday C-2 School. Philment and upcoming mar- lip is the son of Larry and riage. Phillip is a 2001 Jackie Sander and grandgraduate of Northeast R-IV son of Willie Owings, all and a graduate of Moberly of Cairo. The bride-to-be Area Community Col- is the daughter of Larry lege. He is an independent and Robbie Turner, Paris, sales associate for Pioneer and granddaughter of Judy and farms with his fam- Hollingsworth, Paris, and ily. Beth is a 2004 gradu- Rob Wood, Madison. The ate of Paris and a 2008 wedding is planned for graduate of Columbia Col- May 18, 2013.

Paris R-II Golf Fundraiser

The Paris Golf Association will hold a fundraising dinner on Friday, Feb. 8, from 5-7 p.m., at the Paris R-II High School Cafeteria.

Dinner consists of Turkey, Homemade Noodles, Corn, Hot Rolls and Dessert.

Adults $7 - Youth 10 and under $4

And The Winner Was...

APPEAL PHOTO Donna Turner, Paris, won this automobile in a drawing at the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Press release now yet approved, full details in next week’s Appeal.

CLASSIFIEDS

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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

37 acres close to Mark Twain Lake off Route 154, 3/4 wooded, 1/4 open, water and electric, $2,500 per acre.

607 Fairview, Paris, Mo. – Price Reduced to $85,000. Move in ready three bedroom one bath home with two car attached garage. Home comes with recently updated kitchen with all new stainless appliances. Brand new Geothermal Heat and cooling source. Nice open floor plan with nice wood floors. A mudroom off the garage that could easily be used as a fourth bedroom as well.

730 S. Main Paris, Mo. - Very nice updated home located in Paris MO. House features a completely updated kitchen with new cabinets, counter tops and appliances with in the last year. Stove is a dual energy stove with gas burners and electric convection oven. Kitchen flows right into the open dining room and living room. Great living room with plenty of space! 3 bedrooms with walk in closets, plenty of room for a nice size family. Outside the house is a very well kept lot with another half acre lot a joining to the property. Roof is almost brand new done in 2009. Also on the property is a 30x40 shop built in 2008.

Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

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

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

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

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

660-263-6811• 800-337-6811

www.fusselmetals.com

INSURANCE 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.

APARTMENT FOR RENT: R&R Apartments, 1006 E. Martin, Perry. 1 2- bedroom, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, snow removal. Call Frank or Shelly (573) 5653392........................tfn

COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON

HELP WANTED

DRY DOCK CAMPGROUND: Ten new spots erected. Ready for use. Only six available for 2013. Need reservation. 573-5600084.....................44-tfn

GULLY TRANSPORTATION CDL A - 1yr Exp. Regional Positions.

Home EVERY WEEKEND. Benefit Package + Bonuses! Earn up to $50K a year! 800-5668960........................5-2t

WANTED LOOKING FOR LAND TO LEASE: For hunting in Mark Twain Lake area.

Non-drinker residents.

Contact Jeff at 573-8817454........................5-3t

MISC. CO-OP CHICK DAYS: Orders are coming soon!.......................6-3t DO YOU HAVE A DEER PROBLEM? Are they damaging your crops? I can help! Jeff 573-8817454........................6-3t

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SERVICES

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

FIREWOOD

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

Check us out online!

SERVICES

•660-327-4726• •573-473-6494•

Now Excepting All Major Credit Cards

RICK MCKINNEY CONSTRUCTION 660-327-4547 • 573-473-7007 *license insured*

WINTER POLE BARN SPECIALS!

concrete foundations • basements • crawl spaces • retaining walls

DECORATIVE CONCRETE

cobblestone • flagstone • driveways • patios sidewalks • septic, sewer systems • lagoons Bobcat, backhoe & dump truck services available • rock hauling • room additions garages • pole barns

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THANK YOU Our deepest thanks and appreciation for the prayers, cards and phone calls prior to and following Ronald’s surgery.

Ronald and Gail Thomas In the passing of our dad, Gary Beamer, our family would like to say thank you to everyone for all the thoughts, prayers, cards and food. We appreciate the kindness in our time of need.

Brent, Devin, Brook Beamer and Addie Wood

FOR SALE: Seasoned firewood. $50 a truck load. Delivery available. Kody Crider, 660-327-4765. ................................5-3t

Thank you to everyone for your calls, cards, concerns and prayers while Charles was in the hospital. God Bless.

FOR YOUR ROCK HAULING NEEDS...

Charles and Mary Johnson

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

BID REQUEST BID REQUEST The Paris Senior Citizen Housing is accepting bids for mowing, trimming and blowing off sidewalks for three areas: Fairview, Monroe and Caldwell.

Send written bids for all together to Glenda Miller 201 S. Main, Paris, MO 65275.

Call (573) 682-0557 with questions.

POSTED

Plumbing • Heating Cooling • Electrical Work Call Little Rick Heitmeyer

or email appealads@parismo.net

AUCTIONS

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.

Little Rick’s Plumbing

MONROE COUNTY APPEAL 660-327-4192

FOR RENT

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

FOR SALE BY SEALED BID The Ralls County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting bids for an Adjustable 4 Shank TYE Paratill with mechanical trip.

May be seen at the Ralls County SWCD office.

Sealed bids must be received by Feb. 22, 2013 at the office of Ralls County SWCD, 17623 Hwy 19 Ste. 3, New London, MO 63459 or dropped off at the office. Questions can be made to 573-985-8611 ext. 3 Seller reserves the right to refuse all bids.

HELP WANTED

FROM THE FAMILY OF RUSTY KITTS: We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to this wonderful community of extraordinary people. The out pouring of love and care shown to us with the passing of our beloved husband and father, Rusty Kitts, is truly immeasurable. The Lord called him home on Jan. 12, 2013 after suffering a bad stroke.

To our gifted and loving cousin (his niece) Retia, who was with our Daddy when he met the Lord, we are so grateful to you. Daddy was Heaven bound and you helped him leave this earth with dignity and pride.

A special thank you to Paul Bounds and Eileen Putnam and the team of first responders who came to his rescue that day.

Also to our neighbors David Putnam, Ed Putnam and Pecos McCall for tending his beloved cattle.

For keeping them fed and watered through the bitter cold. To David Crow for the help and support in coordinating these efforts and keeping us informed.

A great big thank you to Pastor Bob Cavanaugh and the church family of Mt. Airy Baptist Church for helping us and being there when it meant the most. Also for the delicious meal after the service.

To the special people who were and continue to be our life line, thank you so much for standing with us and making sure we had the support needed going forward. We appreciate your caring concern.

Thank you to Rusty’s beloved Masonry Brothers.

We truly thank you for honoring him at his funeral. This organization was a meaningful and very important part of his spiritual life.

A big thank you to our friends and family who brought in all the delicious food to us. Your kindness sure made our days brighter. Also to those who sent cards and phone calls from near and far.

To the office staff and nurses at Monroe Manor, thank you so much for quickly making the necessary arrangements for Mary to travel and be by his side at the hospital. They were able to see each other and speak encouraging words to one another before he was transferred to Boone Hospital. I know it meant everything to them.

As hard as it is to say good bye to our beloved husband and father, it lifted our hearts to witness first hand just how many good friends he had and how respected he was in the various community organizations he was so proud to be part of.

SINCERELY, Mary Kitts, Vickie Pein and Pamela Adams

SERVICES the Garden of Angels

Open: Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.

Amish Jams • Jellies • Honey Lawn & Garden Decor Candles • Furniture

Now Open!

BASEMENT THRIFT CLOTHING Christmas • Books • Clothing Toys • Glassware and more

502 Main • Perry, Mo. • 573-473-7644

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Thomas Motors

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