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Thursday, May 30, 2013(USPS 359-260) Vol. 146, Number 22Paris, MO 65275 • 12 Pages • 1 Section • 50 cents

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

Brooke Rentschler.For more information contact

MRC TO MEET TWICE, MAY 30, JUNE 6

Monroe County Health De-partment MRC will be meeting twice during the next two weeks.

On Thursday, May 30, the unit will participate in a joint meeting with the Ralls County MRC unit and the Lewis County MRC unit, at 6 p.m. at the Ralls County Health Department, in New London. The Ralls County MRC disaster response trailer will be on display for a demon-stration of its use during a time of disaster. All MRC volunteers and interested citizens are in-vited to attend. Funds are avail-able to pay mileage to registered volunteers. A light meal will be provided.

On Thursday, June 6, Gail McCurdy, BSN, will present the second half of psychological first aid training to volunteers. The training will be held at the Paris Community Building (behind City Hall) at 6 p.m. A meal will be provided. All volunteers, new and old, are welcome to attend. Contact Paula Delaney, 327-4259, ext. 240, to make reserva-tions or for further information.

KRUN/WALK

RELAY SURVIVOR LUNCHEON JUNE 2

The Survivor Luncheon will be this Sunday, June 2, at 12:30 p.m., in the Paris Library Basement. The Survivor Luncheon is a Relay For Life event that the Monroe County Cancer Supporters assist to spon-sor. Donna Morgan is Chairper-son; this year’s inspirational speak-er will be Barb McCall.

Paris R-II conducts junior high graduation ceremony, 30 graduates advance to high school

R-II Board of Education members approve teaching and additional duty contracts

It was reported out of an approved closed session during the Paris R-II Board of Education monthly meeting, on Wednesday, May 15 that the board members unanimously approved the fol-lowing: offered Brant Long a teaching contract for the 2013-2014 school year; offered extra duty contracts to Garrett Thomas as Assistant Baseball Coach, Garrett Thomas and Cloe Billington will split the Softball Co-Coach Position, Gary Crusha as Weight Room Coach, Doug Turner as Junior High Assistant Football Coach and Sara Watson as Ju-nior Class Sponsor.

The board members approved the consent agenda including financial state-ment and bills presented for payment; minutes of the April 9, Special Board Meeting, April 16, Reorganization Meeting, and April 16, Regular Board

Meeting; Transfer of Funds (Fund 1 to Fund 2: $63,862.50, Fund 3 to Fund 2: $21,946.00); Attendance Report; Trans-portation Report; and Substitute Teach-er.

Concrete - Gary Barbee addressed the board members about the concrete in front of the high school. A motion was made, seconded and approved ask-ing Five Oaks to supply the cost of lights for the east side of the gym to remove the imperfections seen only at night, the cost of hanging those lights, the cost of the conduit and half of the engineering costs. The motion passed with a 6-1 vote.

Bus Bids – The board members ap-proved opening up bids for the purchase of a used bus.

Security Bids – The board members approved the security bid from Midwest Digital Systems for entry card access sys-

tem and video surveillance.Vision Services - The board members

approved an agreement for services from Lisa Traynor as the provider for vision services for the 2013-2014 school year.

Program Evaluations - A thorough Federal Programs evaluation was pre-sented to the board members by Brandy Forsyth.

Superintendent’s Report and Com-munications – Superintendent Johnson presented her Superintendent’s report to the Board of Education members Super-intendent Johnson noted that the next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m., and the last meeting of the fiscal year is sched-

u See PARIS GRADUATION/AWARDS on page A4

CITY OF PARIS RECEIVES CHECK FROM COOPERATIVE

RELAY FOR LIFE LUMINARIES

Whether it’s a parent, sibling, friend or neighbor, we all know someone who has been touched by cancer. Relay For Life is one way to recognize loved ones who are sur-viving cancer and remember those who have lost the battle. After sun-set at each Relay For Life event, the track is encircled with Luminaria decorated with the names of those who have battled cancer. This cer-emony of light symbolizes the hope and courage with which we all con-tinue to fight cancer. Available again this year is a caregiver bag, as a way to honor those who have cared for a cancer patient. If you would like to make a donation for a Luminaria at our Relay For Life, fill out the form in next week’s Appeal, or pick up at chamber office and mail to the ad-dress below. Each Luminaria is a $5.00 donation.

Vanessa Forrest 26817 Rt KK

Paris, MO 65275

The City of Paris has purchased wholesale electricity from Consolidated Electric Cooperative since Oct. 1, 1957. Annu-ally the City receives a capital credit allocation based on the energy usage margins from Consolidated Electric Cooperative and Central Electric Power Cooperative, CEC’s Generation and Transmission provider. According to a letter received by the city last year, the Co-op Board of Directors met and discussed the financial condition of the Co-op and decided what credits and percentage to return to the city.

On hand to deliver the funds were Consolidated Electric Cooperative Board Member Jamie Ebbesmeyer. Receiving the funds for the City of Paris was City Superintendent Phillip Shatzer (left in picture).

In the letter to the city, it was noted that as a member/own-er of Consolidated Electric Cooperative, capital credits are re-turned to the city in much the same way as profits would be returned to a stockholder of other utilities. The city received a check for $26,644.01.

During the 2013 Paris R-II 8th Grade Promotion, held on Thursday, May 23, in the high school gymnasium – Dis-trict Superintendent Chris Johnson wel-comed all family, friends and guests of the graduates.

“Congratulations on all your accom-plishments,” said Secondary Principal John Wiggans to the Class of 2017. “This class has been phenomenal to work with. I am really proud of this class.”

The Top 25 percent of the class was recognized (Taylor Dye, Ben Ebbes-meyer, Betsy Embree, Dillion Hancock, Payton Ness, Chase Redington, Nicho-las Thomas, and Britany Williams ) and then the class members were given indi-vidual presentations and awards.

Awards included: Margaret Powers Award, Ben Ebbes-

meyer; American Legion Award, Pay-ton Ness and Nicholas Thomas; Band Director’s Award, Ben Ebbesmeyer; Carol Stockton Reading Award, Don-na Haines; Art Award, Ben Ebbes-meyer; Russ Thomas Shelter Insurance Academic Achievement Award, Ben Ebbesmeyer; Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Award, Betsy Embree; Moth-erhood Daze Club Courtesy Award, Tay-lor Dye and Ben Ebbesmeyer; and the Dean Rosenkrans Memorial Spelling Award, David Vestal; Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, Betsy Embree and Ben Ebbesmeyer.

Various class members read the Class Poem and gave an overview of the Class History since kindergarten.

District Superintendent Johnson and Paris Board of Education Vice-President Raymond Batsell presented the Promo-tion Certificates.

The class members presented flowers

to family members.“Now you move on to high school,

the next step in your educational career,” said Principal Wiggans.

The Paris R-II 8th Grade Class of 2017 are: Derek Tanner Anderson, J.W. Bailey, Riley Jo Barton, Trenton Nicko-las Brandl, Kaylee Ann Brown, Saman-tha Cheyanne Davis, Drew Michael Duncan, Bryce Kaylie Dunlap, Taylor Brianne Dye, Ben Gerald Ebbesmeyer,

Betsy Rachelle Embree, Madeline Marie Flick, Dacota Lee French, Trey Anthony Graham, James Dillion Hancock, Donna J. Haynes, Carmyn Miranda Holmes, Allison Jean Jett, Payton Elizabeth Ness, Richard Dylan Painter, Chase Garrett Redington, Chance Alexander Scott, Stephen Scott, Nicholas Lloyd Thomas, David Vestal, Aubrey David Wiggans, Hadley Addison Wiggans, Britany Kay Williams, Brooke Elizabeth Young.

Paris R-II Class of 2017 at their promotion ceremony, Thursday, May 23. APPEAL PHOTO

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OPINION

As Time Goes ByAll yesteryears are reprinted in the exact text of the original issue

JUST A THOUGHT

MONROE COUNTY HISTORY

LISA TALTON

BY LISA TALTONCONTRIBUTING WRITER

A Heavy Heart...

This past weekend we were in Quincy for the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Tour-nament. All four of my children played in it and were very excited to be a part of it. We have been going for the past three years or so. My children love to play basketball and their dad is also a big basketball fan and ex-player so it is something we enjoy doing together. It is a good time to hang out with family and friends and watch the children do something they love and have fun doing it.

The sad thing was I found out this weekend that it seems to be be-coming less and less a fun family activity and more of a bad, not for children rated reality TV show. I could not believe some of the displays of rude, non-sportsman-like be-havior that took place by not only the children but also the parents. It really saddened me but it also gave me even more in-sight into why we are see-ing so many behaviors in our youth.

One team my son was playing against had a boy who was not only yelling, jumping up and down and flailing his arms at the referee every time he didn’t like a call but he was also belittling and yelling at his own team-mates when he thought they weren’t doing what HE thought they needed to do. He even proceeded to stomp off the court during the middle of the game because he did not like a call. Then he de-cided to come back in the game when he was ready and sent his teammate back out.

I couldn’t believe it!!!! The parent nor the coach nor the referee made that boy sit out. He disre-spected the referee, the coaches, his teammates, the other team and even the game of basketball but yet he was allowed to keep playing the game. There is no way my son

or daughter would have been allowed to keep playing. If the coach did not have enough sense to sit my child out I would of had to step in and take care of business.

What are we teaching this boy? It’s okay to be rude, disrespectful and have fits of rage as long as it is for the good of win-ning a 3 on 3 basketball tournament? How is win-ning a tournament go-ing to help him later on in life? It doesn’t matter how good this boy might be at basketball because without any character or integrity or the ability to respect others he proba-bly won’t make it through high school without get-ting into serious trouble. He was only in the 7th grade and already had a major attitude and anger problem.

Coaches have an in-credible opportunity to help mode these young children. My husband coaches and I hear him say this a lot: “It’s about building up the younger generation. Building up their character and their self-esteem.” It’s not only about the sport they are coaching but it’s about teaching the child disci-pline, respect, persever-ance and dedication.

The other incident was when parents from one team were yelling and ar-

guing with a parent from the other team. It started off where they were go-ing back and forth yell-ing things at each other during the game and the only reason I knew about it was because my twin boys said to me, “Hey mom, look at those two ladies over there.” So then after the game is over the two ladies proceed to go over to the other side where the man was that they had been yell-ing back and forth with. They exchanged words and then finally depart-ed. I couldn’t hear what they were saying but by the head shaking and hip holding of the women and the redness of the face of the man, I don’t think they were nice words.

I see these children having attitudes and behaviors and I know they are crying out and it makes my heart ache for them. I know we can do more to make posi-tive changes. I have been praying and asking God what can I do to help these children and any parents out there who might be struggling. Again, what are we teach-ing our children? We need to really think about how our actions today are going to affect the future of this country and our children.

90 Years AgoJune 1, 1923Paris High School

Vocational Agricul-ture Class Ties For First Honors In the State: The Vocational Agriculture Class of the Paris High School, taught by Prof. K.G. Harmon, practical-ly duplicated its record of last year in leading all schools in the state by tying for first place with two other schools this year. It will be neces-sary for the class to take new examinations in or-der to break the tie. The Paris class was awarded a beautiful cup last year for leading the state and it can keep it this year and next, the cup will become its permanent property.

Russell Nolen to Head School: Russell Nolen, son of Mrs. Kate No-len of Paris, has been elected principal of the consolidated high school at Middle Grove. His sal-ary will be $1,200 a year. Russell has made his own way as a student at the University of Missouri and has demonstrated traits of character which should make him a valu-able man for the Middle Grove community.

Dog Insured for $150: Dog insurance is becom-ing popular, the J.W. and John C. Atterbury agen-cy at Madison last week wrote a $150 policy on the fine bird dog owned by Dr. Dunaway and Chester Atterbury.

75 Years OldJune 2, 1938Edith Gallop Wins

Scholarship Honors: Miss Edith Gallop was valedictorian of the se-

nior class at Paris during the term, which closed last Thursday by earning first rank for scholarship. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Gallop, south of Paris.

Miss Mildred Gant earned second place for scholarship and was se-lected a salutatorian. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gant, of Paris. Honorable mention for scholarship was given to Mary Blanche Young, Mary Ann Williams and Helen Levings.

Bedford House Badly Burned: The Claude Bed-ford residence property of East Monroe in Paris was badly damaged by fire Saturday night. Most of the contents were saved. Mr. Bedford carried $2,000 insurance. Marvin Chapman and Carl Taw-ney had serious experi-ences while fighting the blaze. Chapman jumped from the roof in order to escape a sudden spread of the flames, landing on the well platform and plunging into the well when the platform gave away. A quick rescue fol-lowed. Carl Tawney sus-tained such a severe cut in the leg that he had to be taken to the McMurry hospital where several stitches were required to close the wound. Several hours after the fire was subdued, the fire compa-ny was called back to the house to work on another blaze that started from a spark or smoldering em-ber.

The house was oc-cupied by Mr. and Mrs. Hardin. See, and most of their household goods were saved.

50 Years AgoMay 30, 1963Awards Assembly

at the Paris School: At the closing Paris High School assembly held Friday morning Miss Pa-tricia Sanders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sanders, of Granville, was named valedicto-rian of the graduating class and Gary Havens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Havens, north of Paris, was named salutatorian. Each received a Cura-tors Scholarship Award to the University of Mis-souri and both have com-pleted their enrollment. Miss Sanders will major in education and Havens will major in electrical engineering.

New Business Open-ing Thursday: The new self-service laundry and dry cleaning and hair dry-ing establishment of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forbis officially opens on South Main in the new Temple Stephens building Thurs-day of this week.

Paris Factory Employs 50 – Plans for More: At the close of last week, the Paris Garment Co. had reached a total of fifty employees in it plant in the former Paris Hatch-ery building, accord-ing to Geo Conway, the manager. Conway was awaiting the receipt of another buttonhole mak-ing machine before put-ting on as additional four of five workers. The one machine now in the plant will not keep up with the production of shirts be-ing manufactured by the garment making force. Also being studied, with the possibility it will be

done, is a plan to fur-ther condition the sec-ond floor of the building, where up to now training has been done, and put an additional 25 to 30 people to work on regular pro-duction.

25 Years AgoJune 2, 1988Paris High Issues 47

Diplomas at Graduation: Paris High School had 47 seniors graduate last Fri-day night during gradu-ation exercises. Mary Brazeale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Brazeale, was named valedictorian and Kris Collins, daugh-ter of Mr. and Mrs. Col-lins, was named salutato-rian.

Construction: A new building is being built in Paris across the street form the courthouse. The new building will house the Division of the Aging Worker and Family Ser-vices. The building is nec-essary to provide handi-cap facilities and will take on the address of 101 East Marion with it 2,100 square feet.

Panthers Win Dis-trict Title: The Madison Panthers hosted the first game of district play on May 16 against Keytes-ville. Madison won 10-3 to advance to semifinal play. Bryan O’Bannon was the winning pitcher with 16 strikeouts and 4 walks. Getting hits for Madison: Bryan O’Bannon – single, Mike Kuhl - double, Bry-an Wandrey – 2 singles, Time Branstetter – 2 sin-gles, and Scott Yohe – 2 singles. Madison ended their season with 15 wins and 5 losses.

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Dear Editor,We purchased 12 acres on Route 15 south of Paris

in 1996. In 2000 we built our dream retirement home and moved here in 2003 after we both retired. We put a lot of sweat and tears into making our property a nice place to live. Since we were “city folks” we were a bit apprehensive about moving to the “country”. We knew this was an agricultural area and expected the normal barnyard odors of country living. We were amazed at the friendliness of the community Our wonderful neighbors, many of whom engaged in some form of

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MY TURNThe Graduates (continued)

Thanks... Memorial Day is a somber reminder of what we to owe those who gave the greatest sacrifice for us - their lives in defense of our freedom.

When I was young the quote I often heard was from Winston Churchill, “Never has so much, been owed by so many, to so few...” This quote of course referred to the people of England ow-ing so much to the few Royal Air Force pilots for keeping the Germans from invading Great Britain.

Now being an American, this has a different meaning for me. It means thanking every one who has served for their service to me and our country. It means the dedi-cated service of those on the front lines and on the lines not so much in the front but just as important in keeping me, you and everyone safe and secure here at home.

Thank you to Juan and Cherylene Ramos for their service to our country and thank you to Lloyd Miller and every one of our dedi-cated American Legion Post 221 members both legion and auxiliary who showed up every single day in war-time or in peacetime to keep this country safe. Thank you to ALL who have served or are serving.

Thank you to my son Jef-frey for his gallant and dedi-cated service.

Thank you to all our young soldiers who are re-cent military members who took it upon their shoulders to continue the fine, long

standing military tradition of this country.

Thank you to everyone back here at home that sup-ports these fine soldiers, sail-ors and airmen in the course of their careers and tours of duty. It is a group effort from one and all that makes it work but it is still the fight-ing men and women that make that ultimate sacrifice.

It is through the efforts of all that make this a strong and powerful nation - mili-tary, National Guard, union members, workers, teachers, politicians, farmers, house-wives, students - everyone of us...

Thank you residents of Monroe County for all your support of the American Legion, Daughters of the American Revolution and all our military associated or-ganizations and groups. You never let me or anyone down when it comes to caring and sharing what you have with others. It is this support and caring attitude that makes me think, “why would I ever live anyplace else.”

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Have a great week...

This past Thursday in this space I sought to defend our younger generation in gen-eral and our recently high school graduates in particu-lar from criticism that they are all self centered and/or selfish.

In the same article I noted that the graduates were well behaved and respectful of each other and of their school and teachers.

Now, in consideration of the recent damage to the school building, conceivably the result of the annual prank or practical joke of departing seniors and possible accom-plices, I have been asked by several people if I care to re-vise my opinion of these par-

ticular “well behaved” and “respectful” kids.

The simple answer is not really. Whoever did this will be identified and appropriate action will result. Most of us are living examples of decent people making some truly poor decisions and suffering the consequences. That some of our kids cannot yet tell the difference between a prank and expensive vandalism and will learn that signifi-cant difference the hard way is unfortunate and too often a part of growing up and “manning” and “womaning” up as well for the rest of us. You can do, and we expect, much better than this.

A Memorial Day InclusionMemorial Day is cel-

ebrated mostly today (Mon-day) as the start of summer vacations; schools close and pools open. Brief ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery and the one I saw at the start of NASCAR 500 on Sunday do celebrate and remember all of the Americans who lost their lives serving our country and our protecting our freedom.

The renditions of “Taps” and our national anthem were moving and well done and a fitting tribute. This day has a long history reaching back to before the anthem and before “Taps” when the day of memory was “Decoration Day” a new celebration that honored the sacrifices of the u See MY TURN on

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PARIS MERCURY3A

Paris R-II Elementary celebrates Honor AwardsParis R-II Elementary

held their final Honors Assembly of the year on Monday, May 20, in the elementary gymnasium.

“Thank you for com-ing today,” said Teacher Lynn Turner. “It is good to see so many here in support of their children.”

Turner gave the as-sembled on overview of what is required to make A Cubed and welcomed the fourth quarter guest speaker - Monroe County Appeal Publisher David Eales.

Eales extolled the stu-dents to use the resources available to them to be successful during their school years.

“Think of success-ful baseball players,” said Eales to the students. “Even as talented as they are they still get advice and suggestions from their manager and coach-es. The administration, teachers and staff, here at school are your coaches and manager - use them to be successful any time you can.”

Eales thanked the teachers and parent for all the support they give to their students.

“These students before you today are successful because of you,” said Eales in closing.

The teachers presented their classes with certifi-cates, medals and T-shirts as required.

‘Now that they know that they can achieve the goals they have set - the sky is the limit,” said Teacher Janet Dunlap. “Thank you to all the family members here to-day - it is you that matters to these students.”

Mrs. Turner 3rd Grade

A Cubed: Bella Farrah, *Briley Hancock, Carlee Long, Emma Morgan, Bryan Rustemeyer, Tyler Wilkerson

A/B Honor Roll: Josh Davis, Bella Farrah, Kloey Fox, Briley Han-cock, Carlee Long, John McKinney, Emma Mor-gan, Bryan Rustemeyer, Kenzie Wilkerson, Tyler Wilkerson

Mrs. Ragsdale 3rd Grade

A Cubed: *Landon Bender, Money Fox, *Gracie Hatton, *Andi Holmes, Kendall Mason, *Tristan Playter, *Emma Wilson

A/B Honor Roll:

Landon Bender Money Fox, Gracie Hatton, Andi Holmes, Kendall Mason, Tristan Playter, Josey Rar-ick, Emma Wilson

Mrs. Bell 4th GradeA Cubed: *Ethan Chap-

man, *Chris Ebbesmeyer, Kelsey Elzea, *Bobby Gash, *Brock Miller, Kay-lee Mitchell

A/B Honor Roll: Isaac Burke, Ethan Chapman, Bryanna Conboy, Shonda DeTienne, Chris Ebbes-meyer, Kelsey Elzea, Bobby Gash, Faith Gibbs, Alexis Hartgrove, Eli Jor-dan, Brock Miller, Devin Miller, Kaylee Mitchell, Nicole SkinnerMrs. Ragsdale 4th Grade

A Cubed: *Laken Ed-wards, *Aiden Forrest, *Luke Hunter, Tim John-ston, *Charlie Vitt, *Alai-yna Wheaton

A/B Honor Roll: Reese Barton, Laken Edwards, Baylen Farmer, Aiden Forrest, Luke Hunter, Tim Johnston, Charlie Vitt, Alaiyna Wheaton

Mrs. Ebbesmeyer 5th Grade

A Cubed: *Kaison Ber-ry

A/B Honor Roll: Shane, Bailey, Tristan Dun-lap, Jacob Ford, *Saylor Forsyth, *Victoria Hamil-ton, *Konnor Heitmeyer, Aiden Mitchell, Shannon Pugh

Mrs. Bailey 5th Grade A Cubed: Kate McGin-

ness, Blake TurnerA/B Honor Roll: Dani-

elle Anderson, *Erin Hei-necke, *Clayton Langer-ud, *Katelyn McGinness, Savannah Perkins, *Ethan Redington, *Delaney Wheelan, *Blake TurnerMrs. Dunlap 6th Grade

A Cubed: *Mollie Cupp, *Carson Flick, *Delaney Miller, *Raigan Playter, *Anna White

A/B Honor Roll: *Emma Addie, *Sarah Stahlschmidt, Keaton Threlkeld, Nick Wheaton

Mrs. Graupman 6th Grade

A Cubed: *Devin Brandl, *JoAnna Farrah, *Adam Forrest, *Jessie Hoffman, *Ashley Jones, *Marlena Long, *Sarah Vestal, *Elizabeth Vitt

A/B Honor Roll: *Ian Chase, *Aly Francis, *Al-lison Moore, *Seth Mor-ton

• Denotes all four quar-ter A Cubed achievement - 5th and 6th grade A Cubed students also qual-ify for A/B Honor Roll

Paris R-II Elementary Third Grade A/B Honor Roll and A Cubed Recipients

Paris R-II Elementary Fourth Grade A/B Honor Roll and A Cubed Recipients

Paris R-II Elementary Fifth Grade A/B Honor Roll and A Cubed Recipients

Paris R-II Elementary Sixth Grade A/B Honor Roll and A Cubed Recipients

Paris R-II Elementary Teachers, left to right, Courtney Bell (4th Grade), Marie Ebbesmeyer (5th Grade) and Kathryn Graupman (6th Grade) prepare to hand certif-icates, medals and T-shirts out to their students at the honors assembly. APPEAL PHOTOS

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MADISON TIMES

Michael Hall graduates from Linn Tech College

Michael Hall graduated from Linn State Technical College, on Saturday, May 18. His classes were held at the Mexico Technol-ogy Center in Mexico for the last two years. He re-ceived an Associate of Ap-plied Science in Nuclear Technology Reactor Op-

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The Holliday C-2 School teachers held a re-tirement party for Mrs. Carol Hall and Mrs. Ann Jones who are retiring this year. The retirement party was held on Monday, May 13 at 2:30 at the school. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Hall

The Holliday C-2 School held the PTO Carnival on Thursday May 16th at the School. Kevin Lair and Maariko Williams were crowned as the King and Queen and Malana Pence and Landon Berry as the Prince and Princess. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Students from the Middle Grove School played softball and kick ball with the Holliday students on Thursday, May 16th for the annual games. Students in grades 6-8th grade have enjoyed the Battle of the Bat and Holliday students were able to take the trophy home this year. Students in grades 4-5th played kickball together. Pictured here are Matthew Unterbrink and Maariko Williams waiting to field. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Madison Home-makers Club met on May 23 at the Community Center. President Karen Forsyth opened the meet-ing by having members recite the Pledge of Alle-giance and the Member-ship Pledge. There were 20 members present along with guests Trish Vessar and Shelby Arnold.

The devotional “When I’m Old” was contributed by Marybelle Hartgrove and read by Jane Wilsdorf. Darleen McNutt presented a game listing things that members might have in their purse. Barbara Black won by having the most things on the list. Roll call was answered by complet-ing the phrase “Happiness Is -- .”

President Karen read a thank you note for the Club’s donation to the after-prom party. Darleen won the drawing for the host-ess gift. Secret Pals having birthdays this month were Marybelle and Karolyn Kay Thomas.

Karen introduced Trish Vessar who gave the pro-

Madison Homemakers Club hosts Madison C-3 Principal Trisch Vessar

gram. Ms. Vessar has been at Madison High School for eight years, serving as principal for the last two years. She has a very di-verse background includ-ing police work and serv-ing in the military. She is presently working on a specialist degree. She stressed that there have been huge changes in edu-cation since club members went to school. One of the main changes is in secu-rity. High School gradu-ates need more credits to graduate. Technology has leaped forward. Madison C-3 has about 230 students in K-12 and is above the curve in technology for a district of our size. They have a computer for each pair of students in 3rd through 6th grades. Also discussed were the stan-dards of “Common Core” which Missouri has ad-opted. Some lamented the discontinuance of cursive writing skills. Ms. Vessar closed by expressing her thanks for the support of the community

The meeting adjourned

with the repeating of the Club Collect and refresh-ments of muffins, snack mix, and drinks served by hostesses Carol Larson and Barbara. The next meeting will be on June 27, in the

west room of the Commu-nity Center for their annu-al picnic. Members are to bring a potluck dish, table service, and a guest if they so desire.

Holliday C-2 holds retirement party for

Hall and Jones

were both given bells to remember their years at the school. Several family members, former teachers, and students were there to share the day. Mrs. Jones has worked at the school for 15 years and Mrs. Hall for 23 years.

Retiring teacher Ann Jones shows off her new bell. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Graduate Michael Hall SUBMITTED PHOTO

erations. The Recognition Ceremony was held at the Presser Performing Arts Center and the Luncheon was held at the Audrain County 4-H Center, in Mexico.

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R-II School Board

uled for Friday, June 28, at 7 a.m., in the district boardroom.

Principal ReportsSuperintendent Chris

Johnson presented the Elementary School re-port to the Board of Edu-cation members and Sec-ondary Principal John Wiggans presented the Junior High and High School report to the board members.

With no further busi-ness the board members adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

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Attending NECAC celebration were, left to right, Experience Works employee Glo-ria Spurgeon; Lawanda Hart, of Faith Walk Ministry; NECAC Monroe County Board Members Tara Sheffield, of Paris and Maxine Jones, of Holliday; and NECAC Monroe County Service Coordinator Lisa Blickhan. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Judge Shepherd announces award ceremony

NECAC celebrates National Community Action Month

Tara Sheffield completes new board member orientation for NECAC

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Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd has announced that Missouri Supreme Court Judge Paul Wil-son will be presenting the O’Toole and Permanency awards to the Tenth Ju-dicial Circuit on June 6, at 11:30 a.m. at the Mon-roe County Courthouse in Paris. The awards will be presented to the Circuit for efficiently managing and process-ing cases during fiscal year 2012. The Tenth

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The awards will be presented to Judge Ra-chel Bringer Shepherd, Judge Michael P. Wilson, Judge David Mobley, Judge John J. Jackson, the Tenth Circuit Juve-nile Office, and Circuit Clerks Heather Wheeler, Carolyn Conners, Gina Jameson, and Valerie Munzlinger. Representa-tives of the Children’s Di-

vision, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and the Tenth Circuit Bar Association will also be participating in the pre-sentation.

The Tenth Circuit is only one of five circuits throughout the state to meet all ten of the ten time standards measured by the Missouri Supreme Court for timely and ef-ficient case management in fiscal year 2012. The Tenth Circuit also re-

ceived both awards last year and was one of only three circuits in the state to meet all ten time stan-dards for achievement.

Judge Shepherd stat-ed, “I am very grateful to all of the judges, clerks, juvenile officers, and at-torneys practicing in the Tenth Circuit for their efforts to resolve cases as quickly as possible.”

The public is invited to attend the ceremony.

Tara Sheffield, of Paris, is congratulated by North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) President and Chief Execu-tive Officer Don Patrick for completing an intensive new board member orien-tation recently. Sheffield is one of three NECAC Board Members from Monroe County. The half-day ses-sion focused upon the his-tory, purpose and mission of Community Action, board members’ roles and their relationship with the president and chief ex-ecutive officer, and agency programs and funding. Participants also watched videotaped presentations about Community Ac-

The not-for-profit North East Commu-nity Action Corporation (NECAC) held a recep-tion May 14 at its Monroe County Service Center in Paris in recognition of Na-tional Community Action Month. Attending were Ex-perience Works employee Gloria Spurgeon; Lawanda Hart, of Faith Walk Min-istry; NECAC Monroe County Board Members Tara Sheffield, of Paris and Maxine Jones, of Holli-day; and NECAC Monroe County Service Coordina-tor Lisa Blickhan. NECAC contracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other not-for profit orga-nizations to operate and administer self-sufficiency service programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disadvantaged

population. The agency’s Central Administration Of-

fices are located in Bowling Green, with NECAC Ser-

vice Centers operated in each county.

tion and their role in serv-ing on a not-for-profit agency’s board. NECAC is a 12-county area not-for-profit social service, com-munity health and public housing Community Ac-tion Agency. NECAC con-tracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other not-for profit orga-nizations to operate and administer self-sufficien-cy service programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disad-vantaged population. The agency’s Central Adminis-tration Offices are located in Bowling Green, with NECAC Service Centers operated in each county. President and Chief Executive Officer Don Patrick, left,

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CHURCH NEWS

Granville Christian ChurchPastor Fran Schnarre

The congregation of Holliday Christian Church gathered for worship on Memorial Sunday as Sally Blakemore played the piano prelude. All were wel-comed by Reverend David Holmes.

A baby shower will be held at the Paris Communi-ty Center at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 8, for Megan (Menefee) and Michael Preville. Happy birthday wish-es were for: Jerry Ragsdale and Julann McLaughlin.

The opening hymn, “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies”, was sung and was followed by pastoral prayer and “Glo-ria Patri”. Prayer concerns were expressed for: Jimmy McGee, Ann Ragsdale, Anne Arends and Beverly Wan-drey. Sympathy was extended to the family of Gene Havens. The joy of successful surgery for Susan Dun-can was shared.

“Battle Hymn of the Republic” was the prayer hymn; moments of meditation followed as the final verse was played. Pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer followed.

The communion hymn, “We Give Thee But Thine Own”, was sung as elders, Jerry Ragsdale and Gary Wil-son, went forward to serve at the Lord’s Table. Deacons were: Mike McLaughlin and Guy Callison. After shar-ing of communion and collection of offerings, pastoral prayer and the doxology closed the communion ser-vice.

“Never Forget”, a fitting message for Memorial Sun-day reminded us of specific events in Jesus’ earthly life and relating those to our daily lives. Scripture from Joshua 4:4-7 was referenced. The closing hymn, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”, was followed by prayer and sing-ing of “The Spirit Song” to close morning worship.

To open Bible Study, Diane Wilson shared a reading entitled “Hey, Wasn’t That Us?” Jane Akers then led the group in the study of Luke 7:36-50 and Chapters 8 and 9.

Services are held each Sunday at Holliday Christian Church beginning with worship services at 9:30 a.m., followed by Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

On Sunday, May 26, church services began with the pastor giving an opening prayer. Regular church meet-ings of the week were announced and all were encour-aged to attend. Announcement included: June 5 the youth will go to the Cardinal’s baseball game and there are tickets available if you are interested. On June 8, Men’s Breakfast will be at 8:30 am. June 9, is business meeting. June 14-16, the NEMO Gospel Fest will be go-ing on. The church will cook the Fish Fry at the Fest on the 14th and will work the Fest on the 15th. June 22, the Associational Hymn Sing will be at 7 p.m. June 29, the church will host an Ice Cream Social at Miller’s Residential Care in Paris at 1:30. Bring your musical instruments and sweet tooth.

This week’s message was entitled ‘Adopted Chil-dren of God’ and came from Ephesians 1:5-6. God may have been able to save mankind in a different manner but God chose to bring mankind into His family. God chose adoption for mankind from the beginning. This is the best thing that could happen to a sinful man and this shows the depth of God’s love for man. This is only accomplished through Jesus Christ.

This adoption gives every child of God every priv-ilege in God as well as the responsibilities that come with being in God’s family. Privileges include getting to know God and becoming more like Him. There is also the fact that God hears our prayers, along with our gifts to Him are acceptable. Responsibilities include work-ing with the Spirit of God to change from the old nature and become more like God in the new nature God has given us as His children.

God adopted His children so that we would praise Him for the glory of His grace. Far too many Christians today have a poor idea of the glory of God’s grace. It seems that many want to use God’s grace as a trump card to be used to get out of hell instead of the motivat-ing, guiding factor of truth in their lives. We must un-derstand how much God has done for each of His chil-dren and place His work of our adoption as the most cherish possession in our lives.

Praise is an individual reaction to what God has done and who God is. The higher value you put on God’s char-acter and actions of love, the higher and stronger praise you will give Him. Praise can be singing a hymn, but real praise to God is the way you live your life before Him. If you do not know His word you cannot be obedient. If you do not pray you cannot know His voice to understand how to follow Him. Real praise to God is being obedient to Him and if you are obedient to Him you will learn to praise Him with all you really are.

Paris First Christian Church Elders are requested to attend a short meeting,

Sunday, June 2, 2013, immediately after church, for the purpose of considering a

donation to the Oklahoma tornado victims.

The Granville Christian Church annual meeting to elect board members will be Sunday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. All members are invited. The worship service at 11 a.m., will be followed by a fundraiser brunch at 12 noon, to help fund the workcamp trip of two youth and one adult. They are going to Kentucky in early July to repair homes of the elderly and disabled along with youth from all over the country.

Several youth and adults will be attending the Heart-fest Christian concerts at Worlds of Fun June 8.

Church members are filling a cart with name brand groceries. They will sell tickets and proceeds will go to the Relay for Life. We are also collecting loose change in a jar and plan to have a walking tacos food stand at the Relay.

Members are also collecting donations for the ex-penses of Christopher Shumard’s family as they travel to Ohio for two weeks to train with Christopher’s service dog. There will be a fundraiser June 15 at the Madison Community Center. There will be a barbecue lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a benefit auc-tion.

We are still seeking names of soldiers in the combat zones in order to send them a care package. Contact Brenda Coffman with names. Vacation Bible School is schedule for Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17.

We invite you to spend an hour with God and peo-ple in prayer and praise with the Granville Church the first, third and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. (June 2, 16 and 30). Sunday School is at 10 a.m., every Sunday for all ages and is followed by communion on the Sundays when there is no worship service. We also invite you to join in our projects as we serve our community.

“Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.” – Isaiah 55:6

Greetings from FaithWalk Ministries – Bishop Har-old G. Long, Pastor

Morning worship service began at 10:30 a.m.“We Lift Our Hands” – sung by FaithWalk ChoirOpening Prayer led by Elder Helen FugateScripture read by Bro. Thompson – Joel 2:23-27“Get The Glory” – sung by FaithWalk ChoirOffering (Seed Planting) was directed by Minister

Ballenger. Our Vision and Mission Statements were read in unison, declaring that FaithWalk Ministry’s constant goal is the work of, “Building and Sustaining Strong Communities by Breaking the Cycle of Addic-tive Failures.”

“I Give Myself Away” – sung by FaithWalk ChoirBishop Long’s message was entitled, “Precepts of

God vs. Our Concept of God”Isaiah 55:8-11Verse 10 – an occurrence marked in time causes a

condition, and then a receiving of seed and food to us physically and spiritually. God gives us a seed (Word) to supersede all that you can ask or think.

Concept-a thought, notion, or option formed in the mind.

Precept-an order issued by a legally constituted au-thority, to substantiate the order and cause a command.

Sometimes you fail when trials come because you look at God as a concept instead of looking at Him as the absolute truth (precept). This also causes you to lose your faith. God is neither an option nor a notion!

Isaiah 28:10, 13When you follow the precepts of God, the enemy

will be defeated.Psalm 111:7-8God’s order (precepts) is established forever.Psalm 119:2-4, 10-16We are commanded to keep God’s precepts. We

must be a meditator and not a hater, meditating on God’s Word.

Avail yourself to the divine precepts of God. God is not a concept conceived in your mind, not an option, not a notion. Why, because these things change. God never changes!

Example of precept vs. concept:Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-22 The woman in this story did not move on a concept!

She believed in Jesus in spite of being a Gentile, and in spite of the fact that she may not get to Jesus. She went against all odds because she believed in the precepts of God. She was in the house with the Living Bread. She asked the Word for a Word and received what she asked for!

FaithWalk Academy Graduation and Promotion Ceremony began at 2 p.m.

Graduating Senior was Image Marie Hardin and graduating from Kindergarten was Janiya Renee Mc-Clain. Promotion certificates were given to students ranging from K – 11th. There were two performances by “Ministry in Motion” the Praise Dance Team.

Guest speaker was Miss Tamara Long.Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us:

Tuesday at 7 p.m., Wed. - Men and Women Support groups at 6 p.m., Thursday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and 7 p.m. God bless you!

The Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship Sunday, May 26, 2013, which was Trinity Sun-day..

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry gave the message, “Wis-

dom and Knowledge” with Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31 as the scripture. She also gave the Little Sermon, “Memorial Day.”

Monday, June 3, Adult Bible Study is at 6:30 P.M.Wednesday, June 5, Administrative Council will

meet at 7:00 P.M.June 7-10 is Annual Conference.Sunday, June 9 is our Fellowship Dinner at 11:45

A.M. with VBS leaders as our guests.Sunday, June 9, is a concert to kick-off the Commu-

nity Vacation Bible School at the Christian Church 7:00 P.M.

Monday, June 10-13 is the Community Vacation Bible School 9:30-12 noon here at our church. Guests leaders will conduct the classes this year.

The title of Pastor Kenny’s sermon today was “What it Takes to Be a Witness.” Scripture was taken from 1 Corinthians 9:9-23. There are things we need to do to be a witness. You must be all in, giving up whatever is necessary to do it. Give up your preferences and go with what God tells you to do and love people for what’s on the inside. Give up privileges and reach people where they are, but don’t compromise what God’s word says.

Prayers for Keith Deaver and Betty Deaver, Penny Westfall, Wendell Taylor, Jill Thomas, Ila Mae Willing-ham, Rodney Schutte, Bud Shoney, Samantha Davis, Helen Sharp, Robert DeOrnellis, traveling mercies for the Olivas/Hurst families, tornado /storm victims everywhere, recent graduates, those leading and par-ticipating in VBS, children and adults involved in M-FUGE mission trip.

Praises were Zack Bakers art work, Kathy Laird’s trip to Kansas City to the school where her daughter works, Betty Sudsberry’s recent fall and not being hurt, Bill and Beverly Holmes celebrated 2nd wedding anniversary.

Happy birthday was sung to Briley Benskin. Va-cation Bible School will be May 27-31 beginning at 6 p.m., each night with wiener roast and lock in on May 31. Weiner roast on Friday night for everyone, followed by first movie on the pad and lock in for grades 6-12 “Train Me Up” taken from Proverbs 22:6. Proof Proj-ect 2013 Heaven or Hell, will be held on June 2, from 5-8 p.m., at the Cannon Dam Opry in Perry. Presenta-tions and testimonies given by various people with the project. Church camp applications will come out next weekend for those interested.

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

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, May 26, with 50 members and guests in atten-dance. Rev. Holmes led the Greetings and Announce-ments. Prayer requests were shared and Rev. Holmes led the morning prayer. The adult Choir sang “Wonder-ful Grace of Jesus” for special music. Communion was shared from the antique communion set and tithes were offered. Rev. Holmes delivered the morning message. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. All are welcome to attend Sunday services, with Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m., and worship service at 11 a.m.

THE CHURCHES OF MADISON WILL JOINTLY HOST VBS THIS YEAR

June 10-13 • 9:30 a.m. - noonA team of junior and senior high youth from the

St. Mark United Methodist Church located in Vestavia, Ala., will be conducting the Bible School. Bible School will be held at the Methodist Church

each day. To kick off Bible School, there will be a live concert held at the Christian Church

on Sunday, June 9, at 7 p.m. The Youth from St. Mark UMC will providing

this entertainment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 660-651-8220.Communion set believed to have been used in the

church when the current building was built in 1912; inscribed date of manufacture is 1888. All pictures courtesy of Twana Hulen and Paula Delaney

These ladies faithfully serve the church each week in its choir. They sang “Wonder-ful Grace of Jesus” in four- and five-part harmony for the outdoor worship service. Left to right, Karla Salmons, Joanne Embree, Linda Wood, Paula Delaney, and Judy Harmon.

The youngest attendee at the outdoor service was Cason, the 18-month-old grandson of Pastor David Holmes. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Madison Christian Church Outdoor Service

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The Perry Christian Church gathered for worship May 26, Memorial Day. The choir opened with “Let’s Just Praise the Lord”. Pastor Todd welcomed everyone and gave the Call to Worship.

Memorial Day Observance by the VFW will be held May 27, 4:00PM at the Perry Park. June 13 is the date we host the Ladies Salad Supper.

Nancy Seelow or Mary Lee Dye is requesting all reci-pes be turned in by June 28th.

The Praise Hymn was “Great Is the Lord”. John As-bury was with us today as he recuperates from surgery. Lois Stuart is celebrating the birth of a new great grand-daughter. An anniversary on May 30, will be celebrated by Dr. and Mary Lee Jorgenson. Jim and Jeannie’s anni-versary is June 1. Arlen’s birthday is May 29, and Eunice celebrates May 29.

“America, the Beautiful” was sung for the morning prayer hymn. Bill Arnold and Jimmy Shoemate are in our prayers along with families and all victims of the storms this past week.

Pastor Todd invited all to share in the Lord’s Supper. “Why Should He Love Me So?” was sung. Joyce Cole-man and Floyd Seelow served as elders.

Deacons serving were Nancy Seelow, Tom Hurley, Jesse Todd and Wyatt Lewellen.

“God Bless America” was the choir’s special, accom-panied by Cheri Provancha.

Alisha Eisele explained Trinity Sunday to the children using an egg, (shell, yolk and whites) to illustrate how we have God in Three Persons.(Father, Son and Holy Ghost).

John 16:12-15 was read by Melanie Utterback for the sermon, Remember Where the Spirit Has Led You”. Give thanks each morning as you waken and realize that God is refreshing your life for new experiences. Remember this Memorial Day weekend to reflect on the special people that have been in your life. Bless you as you spend time with the special people in your life now.

“Softly and Tenderly” was the invitation hymn. The service closed with singing “Lord Dismiss Us”.

The Salt River Mas-ter Gardeners will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, at the Sesquicenten-nial Building, in Palmyra. Alix Carpenter, Univer-sity of Missouri Exten-sion, Agronomy Special-ist, Marion County, will present a program on “Community Gardens.” Everyone is welcome to attend. Education is one of our goals. Recently Master Gardeners were represented at Discovery Day, at Mark Twain Lake where over 350 children, teachers, and parents were educated on how to plant seeds, and Missouri Dept. of Conservation ed-ucational pamphlets were

available. For more in-formation contact Cecelia Obert, President 573-822-5481 or Alix Carpenter, 573-769-2177.

Salt River Gardeners give

presentation(Top) Discovery Day at Mark Twain Lake was re-cently held where more than 350 kids, teachers, and parents came out to have an enjoyable, educa-tional experience. Master Gardener Randy DeGar-mo demonstrates how to plant seeds and explain-ing that some seeds are poisonous when eaten. (Right) A customer at the recent annual Salt River Master Gardener’s plant sale in Hannibal chooses the perfect plant for her garden. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

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The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NE-CAC) will begin taking applications for summer energy assistance on June 3.

NECAC is a 12-county area not-for-profit so-cial service, community health and public hous-ing Community Action Agency. NECAC con-tracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other not-for profit orga-nizations to operate and administer self-sufficien-cy service programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and dis-advantaged population. The agency’s Central Ad-ministration Offices are located in Bowling Green, with NECAC Service Centers operated in each county.

Households that meet income guidelines and have received a utility shut-off notice are eligible for up to $300 each.

NECAC has been awarded $253,242 in fed-eral energy assistance dollars for this summer, down from $498,867 last year.

The summer assistance

The Sunday, May 26 services at South Fork Presbyterian church be-gan with Patti Grimmett playing “Blessed Assur-ance” on the organ fol-lowed by Pastor John Grimmett leading in song to “God of Our Fathers”, “Be Still My Sour”, “It Is Well With My Soul” and “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” and the Respon-sive Prayer from Psalm 8.

Prayer concerns were for JD Whelan; Arla Eisenhower; families in Oklahoma; the White family; Amanda Grim-mett; our armed forces; and praise for Janet Mal-lory; and Bobby Gash for school awards, with all saying the Lord’s Prayer.

Patti sang the beauti-ful song “Blessings” as the morning special.

The message “Pos-sessing the Blessing” was based on scripture from Matthew 5 and Luke 6 - “God Bless You”... read Luke 6:20-22; In the blink of an eye you could loose everything. We are all in the palm of Gods hands - we all need God Almighty in our lives. Blessed are those who need and de-pend on God in our ev-eryday lives. Blessed are the meek - as Jesus said hanging on the cross “for-give them Father, for they know not what they are

doing...” You have to con-sider what God wants you to do in your life...He is in total control and noth-ing can separate you from the love of God! Heaven belongs to us - we are a forgiven people! He will watch over your comings and goings if you only trust in Him...

Kaylee Beckham and Bobby Gash led the offer-tory as Patti played “His Name is Wonderful” and all sang the “Doxology”

Patti played “How Great Thou Art” as all retired in fellowship to Roth Hall for coffee and donuts.

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

Blessed be ye poop; for yours is the kingdom of God...Luke 6:20

season runs through Sept. 30, but NECAC encour-ages eligible applicants to come in as soon as they get a shutoff notice.

“The dollars have been significantly cut this year and the funding will go quickly,” said NE-CAC Deputy Director for Community Service Pro-grams Janice Robinson. “Last year, we were out of funding in two months.”

Besides the shut-off notice, documentation such as income infor-mation and number of people in the household is required for new appli-cants. People who applied for one-time energy as-sistance during the winter only have to present the disconnect notice, unless they have moved.

More information is available by calling 573-324-6633 or visiting one of the following NECAC Service Centers:

Lewis County: 408 S. Fourth in Canton -- 573-288-3969.

Lincoln County: 11 Woodcrest Dr. in Troy -- 636-528-7604.

Macon County: 907 Highway PP in Macon -- 660-385-4616.

Marion County: 3518

Palmyra Road in Hannibal -- 573-221-7166.

Monroe County: 314 N. Washington in Paris -- 660-327-4110.

Montgomery County: 137 Farnen in Montgom-ery City -- 573-564-3606.

Pike County: 805 Bus. Hwy. 61 North in Bowling Green -- 573-324-2207.

Ralls County: 411 Main in New London -- 573-985-2411.

Randolph County: 1210 Highway 24 West in Moberly -- 660-263-6595.

Shelby County: 204 E. Third in Shelbyville -- 573-633-2210.

St. Charles County: 3400 Meadow Pointe Drive in O’Fallon -- 636-272-3477

Warren County: 120 E. Main in Warrenton -- 636-456-8191

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May 27, 2012Receipts: 519 Hd.

COMPUTER AVE - TOP309 Steers: Medium & Large FrameHd. 5-300 & Down..................136.00-164.00 13-300-400 lbs..................145.00-168.0026-400-500 lbs................131.00-151.00 51-500-600 lbs................137.00-149.5042-600-700 lbs.................124.00-134.0094-700-800 lbs................127.00-133.5068-800-900 lbs.................126.00-128.25108 Heifers: Medium & Large FrameHd.5-300 & Down.................134.00-142.0011-300-400 lbs.................137.00-162.0032-400-500 lbs.................123.00-143.0024-500-600 lbs.................121.00-132.0013-600-700 lbs.................116.00-127.5018-700-800 lbs.................110.00-124.5010 Bred Cows: Better Cows: Small,Old Thin: 750.00-1120.00 83 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 87.50-98.00; Bulk: 74.00-84.00; Low: 65.00-72.00; Thin: 60.00 & Down9 Slaughter Bulls: 95.00-106.00; Thin: 88.00-93.50All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: Absent

700 - 800 Really good young cows for cow sale on June 6 at 6 p.m. Several well Bred Angus Bulls.

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COURT NEWSMonroe County Commission News

On the days indicat-ed, the Monroe County Commissioners including Presiding Commissioner Mike Minor, Eastern Dis-trict Commissioner Mike Whelan and Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner met in regular session. Besides approving their regular minutes the commission-ers accomplished the fol-lowing:

Friday, May 10 - A group of concerned citi-zens appeared before the Commission requesting the County Commission adopt a “Monroe County Health Ordinance” re-garding “Consecrated Animal Feeding Lots”. Those in attendance were Joy Kelly, Donetta Wheeler, Bill and Diane Kilgore, Bill and Nadine McKinney, Cherylene Ramos, Jim Davidson, Richard D. Bates, Nick Senn, David and Vicky Kiethline, Charles Da-

vis, Chuck and Tammy Mason, Don Wilkerson and Joe Mitchell; Com-mission met with Blair Joiner and Corey Putnam to discuss 911 operations; Commission spoke with Aaron McVicker of Sha-fer, Kline & Warren En-gineering, to discuss BRO Project #41; and Commis-sion met with Rob and Charlene Brenneman, of Brenneman Pork, regard-ing questions on their sow operation.

On Monday, May 13 - Don Yokel appeared before the Commis-sion concerning Monroe Road 1119; Ali Rentschler contacted the Commis-sion regarding use of the courthouse grounds on Friday night May 31, for the Youth Relay Teams “Go Grey 5K” benefit Walk/Run, which will start and finish at the courthouse; Commis-sion contacted Attorneys Charlie Spear and Mark

White, concerning county health ordinances; Com-mission contacted Liv-ingston County regarding their health ordinance; Commission contacted Ralls County Officials concerning green belt set backs around Mark Twain Lake.

On Friday, May 17, Commission approved routine payroll and ex-penditures; Commission met with Blair Joiner to discuss 911 operations;

Commission contacted Ivan Schrader of Lowen-baum Partnership LLC re-garding health ordinance clarification. Mr. Schrader serves as legal council for Missouri Association of Counties; Commission met with Curtis Strom-baugh to discuss driveway sealing.

For complete Monroe County Commissioner minutes visit our website – monroecountyappeal.com.

Commissioners hear from residents about CAFO’s, discuss health regulations

Six members met at the home of Opal John-ston. Guest were Mi-chelle, Carly and Morgan McCall. The girls make dog treats, soap and pop-corn and all proceeds go

Small remodel, cabinets, doors, trim, window treatments, decks, pole barns, garages and more...

201 Fairground Road • Shelbina, Mo.573-588-4188

Whirlpool • GE • Fisher Paykel Appliances Sales & Service

Arnie and Susan L. Neely

State Farm Insurance Companiesstatefarm.com

573-588-4565Mike Fohey, Agent

Shelbina, Mo 63468

The one to see:

1st Annual

GUNSHOSES

and

HOLLIDAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Saturday, June 1

1st Annual BikeathonRegister • 9 a.m.Begins • 10 a.m.

Carnival to follow

Proceeds benefit Monroe County Relay For LifeCome enjoy a day of fun!

Left to right: President Lion Bob McKinney, Quail For-ever, Casey Bergthold, and Secretary Lion Charles Rosenkrans. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Casey Bergthold of ru-ral Paris spoke at Paris Li-ons Club May 15. Casey, wife Ashley, and son Ma-son recently returned to Monroe County after be-ing away for several years.

Bergthold spoke to the Lions members de-scribing his role in as-sisting landowners with the establishment quality habitat for wildlife. He is charged to assist land-owners in Lewis, Mari-on, Monroe, and Shelby Counties. Bergthold stated that most farms have good crop soil, but on the average, about 20 percent of farmed soils loose money for the farm-er. He suggested that the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a good fit for these areas. When perperly applied CRP can improve farm profitability and benefit soil, water, and wildlife. There are two different CRP programs

Casey Bergthold speaks to Paris Lions Club

available: General CRP, a month long competative signup running from May 20 to June 14, of 2013 and Continuous CRP, a pro-gram that farmers can sign up for anytime. Both of these programs provide annual rental payments, which have risen signifi-cantly for this signup, and cost-share for establishing the seeding. The Mis-souri Department of Con-servation also has a cost share program that can provided assistance for landowners interested in improving wildlife habitat where CRP may not be an option. Landowners with questions may contact their county FSA office or Bergthold at cbergthold@quailforever.org or 573-823-0675.

Paris Lions meets at Paris Senior Citizens Cen-ter at 7:30 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Evans Club hosts Barking Butterflies

to the church and Monroe County Cancer Support-ers. Their presentation was very informative.

Opal gave devotion from “Book of Psalms”. Roll call was what I want for my birthday. Next meeting will be June 20 with Jane Akers as hostess which will be our birthday party with homemade ice cream and gift exchange. Minutes and treasurers report were approved. Meeting adjourned and member enjoyed refresh-ments and visiting.

Heidi Davis receives Recognition Award

Every year, students across the nation are selected for the ASA-CSSA-SSSA National Student Recognition Award. These outstand-ing students are enrolled in agronomic, crop, soil, or environmental science departments that have chapters affiliated with the Students of Agrono-my, Soils, and Environ-mental Sciences (SASES), the undergraduate pro-gram of ASA, CSSA, and SSSA. Heidi Davis was selected for this award based on her scholar-ship, leadership, and in-volvement. She was also a Golden Opportunity Scholar where she trav-elled to Cincinnati, Ohio to participate in the tri-

society’s national confer-ence last October. Twenty students are selected in-ternationally each year to be paired with an agro-nomic mentor.

Heidi is graduating Cum Laude with her bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences- Crop Manage-ment from the University of Missouri and will be-gin her master’s degree in Crop, Soil and Pest Man-agement under Plant Sci-ences also at the Univer-sity of Missouri. She then plans on either pursuing a Ph.D. or directly going into an agronomist posi-tion.

Heidi was a 2009 Paris High School graduate and her parents are Randy and Janice Davis, of Holliday.

Heidi Davis recognized as Outstanding Student

OATS transportation announcesits monthly June rider schedule

OATS transportation is available to anyone regard-less of age or income. To schedule a ride, simply call the volunteer OATS con-tact in your community:

HollidayMargaret Ransdell 660-

266-3371MadisonElsie Mallory 660-291-

5943Dorothy Swindell 660-

291-5105Monroe CityTony Ketsenberg 573-

735-4138Emma Jo Mudd 573-

735-2830Ann Hoar 573-735-

4744Paris

Carol Comstock 660-327-4528

Raymond Mouser 660-327-1051

Contract Trips Con-tacts:

MadisonDorothy Swindell 660-

291-5105Mary B. Hartgrove 660-

291-5537Monroe CityLoretta Christy 573-

735-1471Florence Tipton 573-

735-1042ParisRuth Seelow 660-327-

4028From Monroe County

to:2nd Monday

Quincy2nd ThursdayMoberlyLast FridayMexico2nd FridayMonroe City, Monroe

City in town1st, 3rd, TuesdaysAsh, Duncan’s Bridge,

Holliday, Madison to Moberly

2nd, 4th TuesdaysAsh, Duncan’s Bridge,

Holliday, Madison, Paris to Paris, Paris in town

1st ThursdaysParis to Moberly1st, 3rd FridaysMonroe City to

HannibalCounty Committee

Meeting:Friday, June 14, Monroe

City Nutrition Center, 10 a.m.

In addition to the above schedule, transportation is now available twice a week from Monroe County to Columbia on the “Weekly Express!”

For more information, call 1-800-654-6287.

Anyone can ride! OATS, Inc. is not just for seniors, but for rural Mis-

sourians regardless of age or income that are in need of transportation. Individ-uals, organizations, groups or agencies may contract with OATS for transporta-tion services.

Special Agreements may extend for as little as one hour or for one year with an option for renewal. If you or your group need transportation services be-yond what is scheduled in the county,

OATS might be able to accommodate you. For schedules or more infor-mation call your regional office at 1-800- 654-6287, or visit our website at www.oatstransit.org.

OATS is funded, in part, through contracts with the Missouri Elderly and Handicapped Transporta-tion Assistance Program (MEHTAP), the North-east Missouri Area Agency on Aging, the Missouri Department of Transpor-tation, rider donations, and private contributions. OATS is an equal oppor-tunity employer M/F/H/V, non-profit, tax-exempt or-ganization.

estimated 750,000 individu-als that died in the Civil War, more than have died in all of our wars since combined. Many were not easy or quick deaths due to the level of

medical resources available. Nor were the dead on either side readily identified or sent home for a decent burial. There were no dog tags or official notification of fam-ily members of those lost in battle.

So these too became America’s soldiers whether or not we can trace our his-tory directly to them or not or despite which uniform they wore back then they are all part of our bloody and ex-pensive heritage as a nation. They too, along with patriots who died in the Revolution-ary War and all wars since for our country deserve our grateful tribute each Memo-rial Day.

u See MY TURN on page 2AMy Turn

Thank you for your support!

Admission $5.00

HAWKINS THEATER516 E. MAPLE, SHELBINA

573-588-7600May 31,

June 1 & 2

Digital Is Now Here!Come early, movie starts at 7 p.m.

Gift Certificates available at the box office and at Community

State Bank in Shelbina

Star Trek:Into Darkness

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COMMUNITY NEWS9A

•• DID YOU KNOW? ••Tracking Our Children with Common Core Data...

Under regulations of the Obama Department of Education a giant step has been taken to create a national student data base. They will require more than name, address and telephone number. Personal information such as family in-come, voting record, family health, religious affiliation and health care history are examples of data collection points.

Could this personal gathering of information really happen? Buried in the large 2009 stimulates bill, were provisions encouraging states to collect data through the schools. To qualify for stimulus money, states had to agree to build these data systems and comply with Federal standards. Through this stimu-lus bill, Americans’ privacy has been increasingly compromised. In the past student data was of an aggregate nature or gathered as a whole student body. Today’s standard changes that to identify each students’ very personal informa-tion. Now, permission that once had to be granted by parents by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERBA), to release students’ data has changed with a January 2012 regulation that all data collected since 2009 can be shared among federal agencies without consent.

The Common Core Federal Run Education System will develop these data tracking systems from birth through their participation in the workforce. According to the Department of Education February 2013 report: Promot-ing Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance Critical Factors for Success in the 21st Centruy,”Researchers are exploring how to gather complex affective data and generate meaningful and usable information to feed back to learners, teachers, researchers, and the technology itself. Connections to neuroscience in begin-ning to emerge. If the plan is fully implemented, there will be a facial expres-sion camera that detects emotion, or a skin sensor could be used.

Visualizing our children being put under such invasive scrutiny is disturbing at best.

Sources http://www.nypost.com • http: //thenewamerican.comhttp://theblaze.com

This Did You Know is sponsored by “9-12 We the People of Monroe County”

NEILS helps local resident return to his homeAfter having a massive

stroke at the age of 53, Jim was admitted into Monroe Manor, in Paris. Jim was a socially active construc-tion worker but, as a result of his stroke, he was par-tially paralyzed on his left side and spent the next 6 years in a care facility. Be-fore his stroke, Jim enjoyed volunteering at the local food pantry and spending time with his children and grandchildren. The im-pact of his stroke required him to focus all his atten-tion on caring for himself and adjusting to the new struggles of doing things that used to be simple.

“Just getting out of bed, or into and out of my wheelchair was hard for me. It took me a really long time to get used to losing the function of my left side,” said Jim.

Jim spent a lot of time

working on being self suf-ficient, and even started making mosaic glass work to help raise funds for Relay For Life. Jim felt as though he was getting his life back. Through Mon-roe Manor, Jim learned about NorthEast Indepen-dent Living Services and how they could help him move back into his own home.

Jim felt that Monroe Manor provided excellent care, but he still yearned to regain his independence and return to his life out-side the care facility. Al-though his stroke left him with mobility difficulties and led to 6 years of liv-ing in a nursing home, he had no fears of return-ing to the community. “I saw it as an opportunity to start my life over,” said Jim. NEILS made a visit to Jim and told him about

how he could become a participant of the Missouri Money Follows the Person program.

“Jim was very alert. I had no doubts that he could make it on his own,” said Stacey Mahsman, CDS Director. “He was in a power wheelchair and used an assistive cane, but he was very driven to be independent.”

Through Money Fol-lows the Person and Med-icaid Home and Com-munity Based Services, elderly or disabled adults who need daily living as-sistance now have more options to remain in their own home. Funds from the program assist each person in transitioning into the community, such as covering costs associ-ated with setting up their household or buying needed adaptive equip-

ment. Program coordina-tors customize each per-son’s transition plan to ensure their needs can be met and that they will be able to live successfully in the community.

“NEILS and MFP helped me a lot to get transferred back home, they helped me with fi-nances and made home visits. They showed that they care,” said Jim.

Now that Jim is back

into his community, he en-joys being able to make his own choices and feels that he has his freedom. He is able to go out to eat and go to church with family members and friends on a regular basis.

“Jim is the example of what MFP can do for an individual. He has done so well, I am so proud of him. He is our poster child,” said Julia Price, Transition Supervisor for NEILS.

NEILS helped Jim make a transition back home. SUBMITTED PHOTO

agriculture, have done many kind deeds for us to help us adjust to country living. We became active in our church and school and in several local clubs and organizations. We felt like we couldn’t have picked a better place to retire. Life has been good and we planned to live in this community until old age or illness forced us away.

We fear that large hog CAFOs that have been planned for this area will threaten the excellent quality of life that we have enjoyed in this wonderful community. The dreadful stench and harmful particulate matter emitted into the air and water from these type of operations poses a definite threat to the quality of life of all residents of this area.

Our county officials tell us that since we are a “third class county” the state has total control over these developments. They are reluctant to pass a health ordinance for fear that it could be used against all agricultural practices and would divide the community. This fear is unfounded. Any health ordinance, if written properly, would be used only against operations threatening the health of area residences 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, such as a CAFO. What will divide the community is an influx of hog CAFOs, destroying the quality of life for all area residents. We are being told that all rules and regulations will be followed and all efforts will be made to reduce odors, and harmful particles. However, as everyone knows, these odors and harmful particles cannot be eliminated from these operations.

We respect the right of the land owner to do what he wants with his property, and make a living for his family, but where does his right end and the right of area residents to sit on their back porch and breathe clean healthful air begin? My fourth grade teacher once told me “your rights end where my nose begins”

Sincerely,Bill and Nadine McKinney

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“Assisted Living”(assisted living option 2) Paris Senior Center

112 E. Marion St., Paris660-327-5824

Attention Seniors!Weekly Schedule

Hand & Foot Card ClubThursday • 12:30 p.m.

BingoMonday’s • 12:30 p.m.All ages are welcome

Daily luncheon specials11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Mon. - Fri.

ExerciseMonday • Wednesday • Friday

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Come see us for all your prescription needs!

Contact us at 573-588-4175 or check out our web site at

www.saltrivernursinghome.com142 Shelby Plaza Shelbina, MO

Libby Youse, Administrator.

Salt River Community Care now offers Outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy along

with Inpatient stays for short or long term.

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2753 S. ClarkMexico, Mo.

573-581-8668Mon. - Fri. • 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon

OptometristsDr. Carl AbbottDr. Teresa Stice

Established 1978

Full Time Optician

Miller Resident Care210 Rock Road • Paris, MO 65275

Phone (660) 327-5680/5675 • Fax (660) 327-5303millerrescare@yahoo.com

Lloyd MillerAdministrator/Owner

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Kathryn MillerOwner

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Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyHospice Services Available

Community Outpatient Services are available Monday - Friday.

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“Caring and Sharing Through Christ Our Lord Since 1972”

Take A Stand In The Fight Against Elder Abuse 8th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

RAVENWOOD TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING

Ravenwood Terrace Assisted Living is far more that meets the eye. Specializing in 24 hour care

365 days a year is just one part of what sets Ravenwood Terrace apart. The need for care

does not come on a set schedule, so we are here for you whatever time a situation occurs where

help is needed. With an RN and LPN on duty and staff in the building continually, Ravenwood Terrace is home with a loving caring atmosphere. There is a choice, and residents and staff choose

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KINKEADPHARMACY

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RENT or PURCHASE:Canes

(Wood or Aluminum)Folding Walkers

For Seniors on the go!VITAMINS: ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS 50+ Brands: Centrum 50+, 150ct: $15.19

GNP Century 50+, 125ct: $10.99

Pill Organizers of All Sizes in stock

Pocket Pill Boxes for daily use JUST .99 cents

Medium- Large Weekly Organizers (7 days) $2.99

Jumbo- Monthly Organizers (31days) $10.59

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SENIOR LIVING10A

More than 17, 000 el-derly and disabled were victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation in Mis-souri last year, according to Tim Jackson, regional manager for the Adult Protective Services De-partment.

“Many of these citizens are dependent on oth-ers for their care and this makes them susceptible to abusive or neglectful treatment,” Tara Sheffield said. “Three out of four cases that are seen involve neglect, usually self-ne-glect.” “The person may live in unsanitary condi-tions or without heat or running water,” Tara Shef-field said. “Some individ-uals need assistance with meals and other activities of daily living.”

Tim Jackson said that the agency’s Adult Pro-tective Services program completed 24, 072 inves-tigations in the year 2012 across the state involving suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults. Of these, 17,548 were confirmed.

Caseworkers for Adult Protective Services try to arrange services to reduce

Sat., June 15 - Wear Purple For Elder Abuse Awarenessor eliminate the abusive or neglectful situation. Competent clients have the right to refuse ser-vices, but caseworkers can seek a court order to protect personal health and safety of citizens who are in danger or unable to consent to being helped.

Tara Sheffield urged people to report suspect-ed abuse or neglect of an older adult or person with a disability by calling the abuse hotline at 1-800-392-0210. You don’t have to be certain that a situa-tion is abusive or neglect-ful. It will be looked into. Good faith reports are exempt from liability and are kept Confidential.

There are 11 things any-one can do to prevent el-der abuse

1.) Learn the signs of el-der abuse and neglect

2.) Call or visit an elderly loved one

3.) Provide a respite break for a caregiver

4.) Ask your bank man-ager to train tellers on how to detect elder finan-cial abuse

5.) Ask your doctor to ask senior patients about possible family violence

in their lives6.) Contact your local

Adult Protective Services to learn how to support their work helping at risk elders and adults with dis-abilities

7.) Organize a “Re-spect Your Elders” essay or poster contest in your child’s school

8.) Ask your religious congregation’s leader to give a talk about elder abuse at a service or to put a message about elder abuse in the bulletin

9.) Volunteer to be a friendly visitor to a nurs-ing home resident or to a homebound senior in your neighborhood

10.) Send a letter to your local paper, radio or TV

station suggesting that they cover World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

11.) Dedicate your bikeathon/marathon/other event to elder mis-treatment awareness and prevention

Does someone you know ….a senior or adult with a disability display any warning signs of mis-treatment?

Take a standI also would like every-

one to know that it was proclaimed last year that June 15 of every year is Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Monroe County. It was proclaimed last year that June 15 of every year is Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Monroe County.

INSURANCE

HELP WANTED

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CLASSIFIED ADS11A

PUBLISHER’S NOTICEAll 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.

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

Whether it be health insurance,

medicine supplement,

life insurance, Part D or

supplemental insurance,

let me review your policies.

POSTEDThe land owned or rented by the following are posted against trespassing for the 2012-13 hunting season. The charge is $1.00 per line each week for the season and is to be PAID IN ADVANCE.Jane Miller Farm (6/1/13)Lewis & Ball Farms (11/15/13)Ruth Carr Farm (11/15/13)

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ALSO BUYINGCopper • Brass

Aluminum • Scrap Iron Stainless Steel • Auto Batteries

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

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Aluminum Cans(In 13 Gal. Bags or Larger)

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LEGALIN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI AT PARIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF FRANK BALL

DECEASED NOTICE OF

FINAL SETTLEMENT

To all persons interested in the Estate of Frank Ball, Deceased,Estate No. 12MN-PR00049

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Per-sonal Representative of said estate, will file a final settlement and petition for distribution in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, on the 13th day of June, 2013 or as continued by the court.

Objections to the final settlement or petition for distribution shall be in writing and filed within twenty days from the date said final settlement is filed.

DOROTHY JONESPersonal RepresentativeSIDNEY E. WHEELAN

Attorney at LawPublished on: May 16, 23,

30 and June 6, 2013IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF MONROE COUNTY MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate ofRALPH F. ELLISDeceased Estate No.: 10P079100045

NOTICE OF FILING OF

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT

AND SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED

DISTRIBUTIONTO ALL PERSONS IN-TERESTED IN THE ES-TATE OF RALPH F. EL-LIS, Deceased:

You are hereby noti-fied that the undersigned Independent Personal Representative will file a Statement of Account and Schedule of Proposed Dis-tribution in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, Probate Division, on June 20, 2013, or as con-tinued by the Court; that if no objections are filed in the Court within twenty days after the filing of the Statement of Account the Independent Personal Rep-resentative will distribute in accordance with the Schedule of Proposed Dis-tribution in the Statement of Account.You are further notified

that:The Independent Per-

sonal Representative will petition the Court for an order of Complete Settle-ment which will be heard on July 10, 2013, being more than twenty days af-ter filing of the Statement of Account, or as continued by the Court, and such Or-der of Complete Settlement will discharge the Indepen-dent Personal Representa-tive from further claim or demand of any interested party.

BILLIE J. ELLIS, PersonalRepresentative of the

Estate ofRalph F. Ellis, Deceased

Published on: May 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2013

PREMIER HOME HEALTH CARE has a part time position for

CNA/PCA in the Perry/Paris area. Employees help individuals in their

homes with homemaker chore and personal care.

Applicants must be dependable, honest, have valid’s driver’s license

and car insurance, reliabletransportation and be able to

pass a criminal background check. CNA’s must have a current MO

CNA certificate.

Interested applicants apply in person:207 E. Jackson, Mexico

or call 573-581-9474 for more infomation

FOR SALE: 16x4 foot above ground swim-ming pool with ac-cessories. 660-327-5333........................22-2tFOR SALE: Win-dow air conditioner 10,000 BTU. 660-327-4028...........................22-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE

PARIS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS3 POSITIONS OPEN

Please sign up by

Friday May 31, 2013

If interested sign up sheetat the front desk.

ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE

AT BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18 • 12:30 p.m.

ALL WELCOME

Thursday, May 30, 2013Monroe County Appeal • www.monroecountyappeal.com12A

COMMUNITY VITALS

Angela Ranae McKay and Tylor Jay Bounds

will unite in marriage.

Saturday, June 1 • 4 p.m. 1,000 Hills State Park Point

20431 State Highway 157(If rain, wedding will be at Moose Lodge)

Reception to follow at the Moose Lodge2405 East Illinois St.,

Kirksville, Mo.

All friends and family are welcome

Calvin T. White, 70, of Santa Fe, formerly of St. Louis, passed away unex-pectedly at his home Fri-day evening, May 24.

Mr. White was born on March 25, 1943, in St. Louis County, the son of Thomas and Zona M. Wideman White. He married Margaret Slen-ker on February 9, 1963, in St. Louis. She survives at home. Other survivors include three daughters; Tina (Glenn) Mundwiller of Wentzville, Missouri, Toni Ganapathy of Evans-ville, Indiana and Tommi (Frank) Barhorst of Co-lumbia, and seven grand-children; Jai Ganapathy, Lynn Mundwiller, Jodi Ganapathy, Kelly Mund-willer, Cassidy Mund-willer, Eleanor Barhorst and he was preceded in death by one grandson, Lee Mundwiller.

He and his wife moved to Santa Fe, in 2004, after he retired from Lincoln Engineering, where he was employed for over 30 years. He worked as a ma-chine operator.

Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. on Tues-day, May 28, at Agnew Funeral Home with Rev-erend John Grimmett of-ficiating. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial was in Southfork Cemetery, in Santa Fe.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Chil-dren’s Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101-2151 or Alzheimer’s As-sociation, Mid-Missouri Chapter, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201.

CALVIN T. WHITE 1943-2013