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Thursday, May 2, 2013(USPS 359-260) Vol. 146, Number 18Paris, MO 65275 • 14 Pages • 1 Section • 50 cents

The oldest continuous newspaper in Monroe County, Since 1867

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Abel’s Quik Shop Relay For Life of Monroe County’s team is sponsoring a Poker run on Saturday, May 4. The run be-gins and ends in Paris. Free lunch at end of the ride. Prizes for top 10 hands. There will be five (5) stops and you can pur-chase two (2) extra cards at the end of the ride for $5. For more information contact Verna at 660-327-5233. All proceeds to

of Monroe County

Paris/Madison Crown Prom Royaltybenefit Relay For LIfe

MADISON GARAGE SALES MAY 25

Madison and area all town garage sale will be held on Sat-urday, May 25. To get your name on the map you need to leave your list with your name, ad-dress, phone number and list of items at Becky’s Restaurant, 660-291-8259, call Cindy Hultz 660-676-5797 or with Carol at the Community Center (2 – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday) 660-291-5478 or call Carol’s cell 660-651-6765. The deadline for getting the list in is Friday, May 17.

MADISON FFA BANQUET BREAKFAST/SALE

Madison C-2 FFA will hold their annual breakfast and la-bor auction on Friday, May 3, at 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Immediately following the breakfast the Chapter Banquet will be held at 7 p.m., recogniz-ing chapter members for their hard work and participation.

PARIS R-II FFA END OF YEAR BANQUETSunday, May 5, at 5 p.m., in the high school gym. During banquet FFA will honor achievements made throughout the year. This year’s theme is Cinco de Mayo. Come and celebrate with the FFA!

PARIS CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES

The City of Paris City Wide Garage Sales will take place on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. Sign Up forms are still available at both the Appeal and Chamber offices.

The 2013 Madison Prom Court includes, left to right, 2nd Attendants Garrison DeClue and Jessie Walter; 2013 King Wiley Whatley and Queen Sheridan Keeling; 1st Attendants Hannah Grimsley and Blake Hultz. APPEAL PHOTO

The 2013 Paris Prom Court includes, left to right, 2013 Prom King John DeOrnellis, 2013 Prom Queen Mayumi Williams, 2013 Prom Princess Dede Bounds and 2013 Prom Prince Brody Lehenbauer. APPEAL PHOTO

Prom is all about the dresses... Left to right - (Left) Eva Charlick, Michaela Harrison, Meaghan Dye, Brooke Rentschler and Sara Hunt show off their dresses at the 2013 Paris Prom while (right) Sheridan Keeling, Hannah Grimsley, Samantha LeGrand, Liz Boillot, Allie Dunkin, Jessie Walter and Jessica Stoebe show off their dresses at the 2013 Madison Prom. APPEAL PHOTOS

Bryce Ensor – New FBLA State Treasurer

Bryce Ensor Elected Missouri State FBLA TreasurerMembers of the Paris Future Business

Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter re-cently attended the 2013 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held on April 21, 22, and 23, in Columbia.

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. is a national or-ganization that serves over 225,000 high school, college, and professional mem-bers. Missouri FBLA is a state association of FBLA-PBL with 15,442 members in 403 chapters across the state, the second largest chapter in the nation. The FBLA-PBL mission is to bring business and edu-cation together in a positive working re-lationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Over 3,000 members and advisers rep-resenting 403 chapters throughout the state met to elect state officers, transact business of the state chapter, participate in leadership and career workshops, and compete in the state leadership awards program.

After campaigning for a state office,

Bryce Ensor was elected as Missouri State FBLA treasurer and will represent Paris R-II on the State Executive team. Bryce will also attend the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif., to fulfill one of his many duties as a state officer.

Winning recognition at the state conference were: Teddy Ebbesmeyer qualifying for the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, by placing 2nd in Business Math; Teddy Ebbesmeyer 3rd in Word Processing I; Danielle Wheelan 3rd in Business Finan-cial Plan; Nicole Burke and Shelby De-Tienne 3rd in E-Business; Nicole Burke, Shelby DeTienne, and Bryce Ensor 3rd in Web Design; Katie Otto qualifying for the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif., by placing 4th in Public Speaking I; Audrey Vitt, Danielle Whee-lan, and Destinee Wheeler 4th in Emerg-ing Business Issues, and Payton Gruber 6th in Who’s Who in Missouri FBLA. Ja-

CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION TO BE BUILT IN MONROE COUNTYThe Monroe County Commission-

ers recently learned of a new confined animal feeding operation to be built in the southern portion of the county, off 15 Highway and slightly north of Route D, from a letter sent (dated April 17, stamped received April 19) to them by their engineering company — Great River Engineering, Inc.

According to the commissioners, since Monroe County is a third class county, the state took all control of de-cisions regarding things such as this from their hands approximately five years ago.

“We have no control of situations like this now,” said Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner.

“Concerned residents need to con-

tact DNR. (Department of Natural Re-sources) regarding this project,” said Presiding Commissioner Mike Minor.

“County residents need to contact the address found at the end of the let-ter we received and contact DNR with-in 30 days,” echoed Eastern District Commissioner Mike Whelan.

The letter read as follows:Dear Commissioners,Southern Hills Farm, LLC., is plan-

ning construction of a new confined animal feeding operation in Section 12, Township 53N, Range 10W, in Monroe County. The farm will be constructed in the NE quarter of the section.

This farm will be a three building sow farm producing weaned pigs. The farm will include the construction of

a new 191’ 110” wide x 376’ 10” long farrowing barn, a 170’ 10” wide x 671’ long breeding/gestation barn and a 86’ 6” wide x 232’ 4” long gilt develop-ment/nursery barn. Proposed animal numbers are 960 sows and litters and 5,600 breeding/gestating sows and boars, 2,250 gilts and 900 nursery pigs. An office will be constructed at the end of the farrowing barn.

All three barns are slatted type buildings where hog manure generated from production falls beneath the floor into concrete pits. The farrowing barn has a two-foot deep pit, which is peri-odically drained to the adjacent breed-ing/gestation barn via a permanent

uSee MISSOURI STATE FBLA TREASURER on page A11

u See HOG FARM on page A5

DOROTHY SLADEK TRAIL RIDE MAY 5

The Monroe County Saddle Club will host the annual Dor-othy Sladek trail ride on Sun-day May 5, 2013 at 2 p.m. The trail ride starting location is the Stoutsville Boat Ramp Parking Lot. A covered dish supper will be held after the ride. Meat and drinks will be furnished .

The Saddle Club will host a Fun Show at the home of David and Marguerite Jones on Sunday May 12, at 2 p.m. Games such as pole bending, barrel racing, hop-a-hide, fan belt race and more . A pleasure class for over 40 . Events are open to anyone who wants to have fun on their horse or mule.

Spectators are welcome. Bring your lawn chairs and hot dogs. A wiener roast will be held after the games. Call 573-470-5049 for directions.

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

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MONROE COUNTY HISTORY

BY DAVID EALESEDITOR

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This Puzzle Called Marriage

Last weekend my hus-band had the honor of marrying a couple. It was a beautiful wedding and I believe they will have a beautiful mar-riage. I thought this ar-ticle would be fitting for them and all of us mar-ried couples who are working on putting our puzzle together.

To have and to hold,From this day forward,For better, for worse,For richer, for poorer,

In sickness and in health,To love and to cherish,

As long as we both shall live.

It sure is a lot easier to hang in there with our spouse when we are in the better, the richer, and the healthier part of our marriage. But OH, how challenging it is when we are in the worse, the poorer and the sickness part. Well, we all know that there are going to be both good times and bad times in our marriage. I don’t think we could find one married couple who would say anything dif-ferent and if they could then they are probably still on their honeymoon.

But like in all relation-ships we have here on earth, there are going to be times we get along great and other times not so great.

Marriage encompasses two separate people who have different person-alities, different manner-isms, different ways of doing things and differ-ent family backgrounds coming together to share, to love, to communicate, to problem solve and to live life. Is it no wonder there are road blocks that get in the way sometimes and cause friction? One person might show love by doing something nice for their partner and the other might show it through hugs, kisses and touch. Is one the right way? Is the other the wrong way? Or are they just different ways of expressing the same emotion? One spouse might be a neat freak

who always has to have everything in place and just so but the other one might find comfort in a house that looks like it is lived in. Is one way the best way to live? Is the other one the worse way to live? Or are both ways okay and the key is find-ing a common ground for both partners?

Each spouse holds pieces of the marriage puzzle. Our pieces might not look the same but they will fit together to make one complete puz-zle. Yes, some of them are corner pieces, some are inside pieces or side pieces but the awesome thing about it is if we take the time and energy to find out how our pieces fit together with those of our spouses, we end up with one beautiful fin-ished puzzle that we have created together. A lot of times we find which piece fits where by trial and er-ror. We might try it one place to find out it doesn’t match up so we try it in a different spot until we find its ultimate destina-tion. In those times of trial and error we need to push forward with de-termination and keep in mind that it doesn’t mat-ter how fast we put it to-gether just as long as we keep working until we get it completed.

Then there are some

pieces that come together almost naturally or in-stinctively. Pieces that take only one try to find where they go. Other times we need to shift the pieces around and look at them from a dif-ferent perspective. We might even need to put a piece down for awhile that we have been strug-gling with and come back to it another time. But if we take the time and give the attention needed then we will eventually find where that piece goes be-cause every piece has its place.

Just like it takes time, energy, determination and patience to put a puzzle together, so do are marriages. We will have times where we feel like we are the only one trying to put the pieces together. We should not look at those times as a bad thing but instead look at them as a time to reconnect with ourselves and even more importantly a time to get closer and connect with the one who created the puzzle. He has already seen the final product. He already knows how each piece fits together. He is the one who mixed our pieces together with those of our spouses to create a beautiful, won-derful and complete mar-riage puzzle.

90 Years Ago:May 4, 1923

Katy Changes Time: The Katy railroad serves notice this week that a change of time for trains will be made next Sunday. Nobody knows what the changes will be and the public is wondering why the Katy does not take it into its con-fidence. That the Moberly-Hannibal branch of the Katy will be taken over by the Wabash on or before June 1 seems to be pretty assured.

Florida Claims Honors: Discussion of Florida in connection wit a memorial Mark Twain Park, recalls that Florida has another claim to fame other that as birthplace of the world’s greatest humorist. The village was used as head-quarters by General Grant, later president of the United States, during the first cam-paign he made during the Civil War. The old Chowing mansion, now owned by Mrs. Baker, was his abode while in Florida. It still stands and is in a good state of preservation. Grant, then a lieutenant, afterward said he wad more nervous as he approached Florida than when he later thundered at the gates of the greatest for-tress in the South. The Con-federate force he was ner-vous about was even more nervous about him, for is vanished at his approach.

75 Years AgoMay 5, 1938

New Store Opens at Paris: Payton’s Market, the latest addition to Paris mer-cantile enterprises, opened in the opera house building Tuesday, with a very large display of staple and fancy groceries, fresh vegetables, fruits and meats. Every

inch of the room, fixtures and displays occupied one of the largest in the county. The number of callers and customers was even beyond expectations. The store’s first bargain broadside will be found elsewhere in this pa-per. A Paris man will be se-lected for manager and place in charge a few days.

Aged Person Get Average of $16.27: Under the old age assistance law, 486 people in Monroe County are get-ting a total of $7,908 during May, or an average of $16.27 each. The average received monthly by these people is constantly increasing. The average for the entire state was $16 this month. The lo-cal relief office also received a May allotment of $840 for direct relief. The May pay-roll for Aid to Dependent Children has not been re-ceived.

50 Years AgoMay 2, 1963

Hail, Wind and Rain Dam-age Runs Into Thousands of Dollars in Monroe County: Starting shortly after 12:30 Monday, a storm of wind, hail and rain up to an inch or more raged across Mon-roe County, damaging hun-dreds of homes and build-ings, ruining some gardens, inflicting heavy damage to many wheat crops, denting cars and otherwise causing losses that will run into the thousands of dollars.

Hail from the size of a pea up to jagged chunks of two to three inches in size fell in various parts of the county, mostly in the north-ern section. Heaviest wind and hail damage was in a area several miles wide from east of Granville to the east-ern Monroe County line.

25 Years AgoMay 5, 1988

Buys 75 Acres for Subdi-vision: In one of the largest development transactions occurring in Paris in many years, Harry C. Baker, Paris lumberman and builder, this week bought 75 acres of the Arnold land in southwest Paris from its owners, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Arnold of Jefferson City, possession at once.

Baker said Wednesday afternoon he planned to subdivide the land in the new high school building area as soon as possible ad to erect homes on it.

The acreage lies north and northwest of the high school building and except for that building, is entirely undeveloped at present. It is estimated that 300 of more

residential lots can be se-cured from the acreage.

Barr wins Paris Junior High Spelling Bee: The an-nual Paris Junior High spell-ing bee was held on April 27 at 8:30 a.m. in the audi-torium. There were 33 stu-dents who competed for the Dean Rosenkrans Memo-rial Award, which included a $50 savings bond and the winner’s name engraved on a plaque which is displayed in the hallway of the school. After more than an hour, Travis Barr was declared the winner over runner-up Kim Turnbough. Travis is the son of Doris Mitchell and Larry Barr and is in eighth grade. Kim is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turnbough and is in seventh grade.

Fair Is Fair

It is Banquet Season...As I attended the FBLA

Banquet on Tuesday night, April 30 and saw FBLA advisor Mrs. Barb Mason get teary eyed as she thanked her seniors for their years of service, success and help to the stupendous Paris FBLA program.

As I added the Madison and Paris FFA Banquets (Friday May 3 and Sun-day, May 5 respectively) to my smart-phone cal-endar I thought of all the student successes that we will be sharing in the up-coming weeks. All these banquets including the Madison Academic Ban-quet and all other upcom-ing events for the schools have me waxing nostalgic about the success of our schools.

It is especially this time of year that we are reminded how much our schools contribute to the success of our children.

Paris, Holliday, Middle Grove and Madison have continually been named Schools of Distinction and have shown through testing year in and year out that we have quality educational institutions in our county.

Our teachers are dedi-cated individuals who go above and beyond the call of their profession to help, educate and guide our most precious com-modity through their life

learning years. As we sit in the some-

times hot sweltering gymnasiums this May listening to our best and brightest give their Vale-dictorian and Salutato-rian speeches and listen as student after student receives scholarships and awards - be proud of what our schools provide to our home, our commu-nity and our lives.

Remember the Brooke Rentschler 5K Walk in memory of her grand-father - I wear Gray For Grandpa (a 5K Walk for brain cancer awareness on May 31, Registration is from 6:30 to 7 p.m., then the race will start at 7 p.m. Registration will be $20 and the walk will be starting and ending at the courthouse. Watch for details.

Also the Relay For Life of Monroe County teams are in full fund raising mode - find one near you to join in!

Have a great week!

The U.S. Senate is tak-ing up for hearing the Marketplace Fairness Act. It will be at least once, that the name of a bill ac-tually describes what the bill is about or what its purpose might be. This one is about fairness. The debate will be whether or not sales made on line should be subject to sales taxes. This idea seems fair on its face to many of us. If the mom and pop store and Wal-Mart are collect-ing sales taxes why should eBay be excused or ex-empt from doing the same thing on its sales?

Here are some of the excuses for not forcing online sellers to pay the tax. Internet companies claim that the big retailers are trying to hurt small businesses that sell online. Or e-Bay claims that col-lecting the tax would be a huge burden to them. Except that the bill ex-empts all sellers online that do less than 1 million dollars in remote sales. Or maybe the argument

that since they sell online these companies are not users of local or state ser-vices they shouldn’t pay local taxes makes sense. Except that the tax is on individuals not stores and individuals do use ser-vices. Some anti tax Re-publicans argue that this is a tax increase when it is just making sure that all taxes owed are collected and the ignored use taxes that some states have and which are mostly ignored, are replaced with a sales tax that all sellers pay equally. To Missouri this would mean about $480 million in additional rev-enue and may mean $20 billion nationwide in state and local taxes.

It is hard to pay taxes when you know that oth-ers are in competition are not paying the same tax. The Marketplace Fairness Act is indeed fair unless of course the Senate in its infinite wisdom, decides otherwise. They should easily get this one right. RJF

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Dear EditorThis is National Juror Appreciation Week, and I

wanted to issue a quick thank you to all of our Monroe County citizens who have served as jurors in the past.

Jury duty is a tough, demanding job. It causes sleep-less nights. Jurors are often forced to dwell upon things within their community that they would prefer to not think about. Often, jurors are called upon to decide whether a significant portion of someone’s life — if not all of it — will be spent as a free person, or caged and “branded” as a felon. Jurors are asked to ignore their own life experiences, or the community reputation of the parties involved, and reach a decision based only on the facts presented at trial. This is hard, but absolutely vital, if we are to balance the competing responsibilities of protecting defendant’s rights and ensuring victims are not further victimized. Even with the less serious cases, it causes great inconvenience and loss of person-al income, as jurors must scramble to reschedule work and child care responsibilities.

We who work within the justice system everyday — judges, clerks, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and law enforcement officers -- appreciate your sacrifices. We all know it isn’t quite the same as fighting for our free-dom in Iraq or Afghanistan, but it is a significant sacri-fice nevertheless. Without your acceptance of this core responsibility of citizenship, what we believe to be the fairest and best legal system in the world would cease to be. The quality of our citizens, and their willing ac-ceptance of responsibility, it what sets us apart. Again, Thanks for your service.

Michael P. WilsonAssociate Circuit Judge

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Left to right, Regent Lola Worley, Chaplain Carol Comstock, Wilma Hase, Betty Buckman, Susie Buckman, Ginger Devine and Registrar Jan Smiley Carter. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Manor Therapy Addition - Part II

By Denny HollingsworthEditor’s Note: This is

Part II of an article writ-ten and submitted by Mr. Hollingsworth.

“The Manor annu-ally receives more than $100,000 in tax revenue from Monroe County tax-payers,” Mrs. Embree said. “Those funds have always been used for capital im-provements to the Man-or’s buildings and that’s traditionally what the fa-cility’s board of directors has done for almost 40 years, use local tax rev-enues for building upkeep and construction. Using our reserves and future tax revenues for this new addition will be in keep-ing with what’s been done in the past.”

The administrator said the new therapy structure will be a 40’x60’ building attached to the west side of the Manor by a 1,550 square foot hallway. The hallway will house an of-fice for the therapy de-partment and two storage areas.

“We wanted to keep the therapy area strictly for therapy purposes, complete with a kitchen at the southwest corner of the room for occupa-tional therapy,” Mrs. Em-bree said. “That’s why we decided to use the hallway that connects the new building for admin and storage.”

The administrator said the new addition was both an astute business and resident-friendly de-cision.

“Strictly business wise, this will be great for the Manor,” she said. “We’ll get more in and out-pa-tients because of the new addition, which will help our gross. And maybe most important reason we need the new build-

ing, moving the therapy department out of our east day room will mean residents and their fami-lies will have a place for private gatherings.”

Ms. Embree said the Manor’s board members are dedicated to do what’s best for the facility’s resi-dents, and renovating the east day room and turning back into a social space for them will enhance their lives of people that call Monroe Manor home.

“After the therapy de-partment’s moved to the new addition, we’re plan-ning to convert the large east day room back to what it was originally in-tended, a place for resi-

Sixteen members of Country Homemakers Club answered the roll call question, “Have you made your bucket list?” Gayln Daffron was host-ess at the Tuesday, April 2 meeting.

Gayln gave two devo-tions – 365 of Power, Fruit of the Spirit and I Believe.

Louise Armstrong and Verna Spangler reported that seniors attending Paris High School would be notified for applica-tions for the Strive for Success Awards given every year by Country Homemakers. The awards are presented at the end of the school year.

A preview of the 2013 raffle quilt was presented to the club. Other items

dents to get out of their rooms. We’ll carpet the room, add a wide-screen television and might have several different pods consisting of couches and chairs that will allow residents and their fam-ily members to have some privacy.”

The Manor has used RehabCare, of St. Louis, since June 2008, as its therapy provider. The company is the nation’s leader in rehabilitation services, including physi-cal, occupational and speech-language thera-pies, to over 2,000 hospi-tals and long-term care facilities in 46 states.

Julie Surdal, DPT., Re-habCare’s local program director, said she was very pleased the Manor is tak-ing steps to build a rehab facility.

“We’re just very excited and pleased the Manor’s doing this,” she said. “What a community this is, what a united commu-nity. Our staff is thrilled beyond words and this new building will be one of the best we work in.”

have been chosen and raf-fle tickets will be available from club members. The drawing will be held dur-ing the Christmas parade in Paris.

A club trip to Monroe City is planned for Tues-day, April 30.

The history of Paris, part II, was presented by Louise Armstrong. The program was very infor-mative to both life long residents and those new to the area.

Rickie Neuser will be hostess for the May meet-ing. Verna Spangler will give a program on Lin-coln and we will have a plant exchange. The meet-ing is scheduled for Tues-day, May 7.

James Monroe Chapter of NSDAR inducts four new members

Young Lawyers read to students

Country Homemakers hear History of Paris – Part II

The James Monroe Chapter of NSDAR in-ducted four new members into the chapter on March 21, at the Roegge Room of the Dulany Library, in Paris. Regent Lola Wor-ley and Chaplain Carol Comstock inducted the new members and Reg-istrar Jan Smiley Carter presented each with a NS-DAR pin and handouts about patriotism and oth-er pertinent patriotic en-tities. The new members

On Friday, March 1, Young Lawyers from the area read to elementary school children for Dr. Suess’ Birthday. Madi-son Elementary, Paris Elementary, South Park Elementary, Moberly and Hawthorne Elementary, Mexico participated in the event by hosting Members on the Young Lawyers Section of the Missouri Bar. The event, called Read Across America, is an event to showcase the importance of reading. Locally, the event was or-ganized by Monroe Coun-ty Prosecuting Attorney Talley Kendrick. Eight volunteers read to over 250 children. Volunteers included Audrain County

who were inducted and the information about their Patriot include Betty Lou Thompson Buckman (Mrs. Joseph Ralph Buck-man) and her daughter Carol Sue Buckman, both of Monroe City. Their patriot and his wife are Stephen and Mary Pol-lard Gooch, from Louisa County Va., and he fur-nished supplies. Ginger Rene Glatz Devine (Mrs. Patrick Timothy Devine), of Columbia (daughter of

Prosecuting Attorney Ja-cob Shellabarger and As-sistant Prosecutors Ashley Turner and Kelsey Black-well, Cassie Carpenter, of Tatlow, Gump, Raiella, & Wheelan, Melissa Buck-man Young, of Buckman Young Law, LLC, Jason Newton, of Erdel & Ow-ings, Wendy Shoemeyer, of Hagan & Maxwell.On Friday, March 1, Young Lawyers from the area read to elementary school chil-dren for Dr. Suess’ Birth-day. Madison Elementary, Paris Elementary, South Park Elementary, Moberly and Hawthorne Elemen-tary, Mexico participated in the event by hosting Members on the Young Lawyers Section of the

Chyerl Varvil and niece of Carol Comstock both who are already chapter members) and her patriot is Jesse and Sarah Guth-rie Maddox Parker, of Cumberland County Va., where Jesse was a private and prisoner of war. Wil-ma Lee Lewis Hase (Mrs. William Hase), of Mexico and her patriot is Charles and Mary Duncan, of Jef-ferson County Va., where Charles was also a private.

Missouri Bar. The event, called Read Across Amer-ica, is an event to show-case the importance of reading. Locally, the event was organized by Monroe County Prosecuting At-torney Talley Kendrick. Eight volunteers read to over 250 children.

Volunteers included Audrain County Pros-ecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger and Assis-tant Prosecutors Ashley Turner and Kelsey Black-well, Cassie Carpenter, of Tatlow, Gump, Raiella, & Wheelan, Melissa Buck-man Young, of Buckman Young Law, LLC, Jason Newton, of Erdel & Ow-ings, Wendy Shoemeyer, of Hagan & Maxwell.

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Steers: Medium & Large FrameHd. 300 & Down.................184.00-187.50 300-400 lbs......................162.00-175.00400-500 lbs......................155.00-178.00 500-600 lbs......................149.00-179.25600-700 lbs......................144.00-154.60700-800 lbs......................126.00-139.25800-900 lbs......................129.00-134.00Heifers: Medium & Large FrameHd.14-300 & Down..............157.00-181.0063-300-400 lbs.................143.00-170.00173-400-500 lbs.................136.00-160.00171-500-600 lbs...............131.00-144.75166-600-700 lbs.................127.00-134.50102-700-800 lbs.................128.00-133.0029 Bred Cows: Better Cows: 1250.00-1550.00; Small,Old Thin: 600.00-950.00263 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 78.00-87.00; Bulk: 70.00-78.00; Low: 62.00-70.00; Thin: 60.00 & Down11 Slaughter Bulls: 93.00-106.25; Thin: 85.00-90.00All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: 46 Hd.33 Steers: Top: 125.25; Choice 2&3: 125.00-125.25; Select: 111.50-115.0013 Heifers: Top: 126.00; Choice 2&3: 125.00-126.00; Mixed Select: 119.00-125.00

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Holliday C-2 Board of Education to meet May 7

Garnett attends Show Me Steps Continuing Education

Holliday C-2 Board Meeting will be held on May 7, at 7 p.m.

Notice of open meet-ing and vote to close part of the meeting: Notice is herby given that the Hol-liday C-2 School Board will conduct a meeting at 7 p.m., on May 7, at the Holliday C-2 School

TENTATIVE AGENDAA. Call to OrderB. Welcome Guests/Ad-

visorsC. Public CommentD. Approval of Agenda

Itemsa. Agendab. General Session Min-

utesc. Bills

Kelly Garnett, Comput-er Technologist and Com-puter Systems Manager, at Little Dixie Regional Li-braries, attended a week-long intensive training on Cisco ASA Essentials v2.0 on March 18-22, in Columbia. The event was sponsored by MOREnet. Garnett learned how to work with the technol-ogy and features of the Cisco ASA version 8.4. The intensive classes cov-ered how to create a se-

d. OtherE. Financea. Approval of billsb. OtherF. Food Servicea. Food Service Reportb. Bids on milk/juice

and bread for 2013-2014

c. OtherG. Old Businessa. Principal’s Reportb. Program Evaluations 1. Schedule/Curricu-

lum2. Activities Program3. Professional Devel-

opmentc. Monroe Co. Health

Dept. Contracts d. OtherH. Transportation

cure computer network, improve the speed of the network, and hands-on practice to create a secure and safe computer system. Garnett noted that this class was a great way to add to his knowledge of computers and network-ing.

The Show Me Steps to Continuing Education grant program provides fi-nancial assistance for Mis-souri library personnel to attend continuing educa-

a. Bus Reportb. Fuel Bidsc. OtherI. Building Mainte-

nance a. Reportb. OtherJ. New Businessa. OtherK. Closed Session (Sec-

tion 610.021 sub sec-tion 3,13,6,14 RSMo)

a. Approval of closed session minutes

L. Open Session-Pos-sible action from closed session

M. Closed Session in June

N. Set next board meet-ing date June 11.

O. Adjourn

tion activities. This finan-cial assistance is funded by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds awarded through the Institute, of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning. LSTA grants are awarded and administered to Mis-souri libraries by the Mis-souri State Library, a de-partment of the Office of the Secretary of State.

The Renick R-V 23rd Annual Area Spelling Bee Winners included (listed First, Second, Third Place):(Top)) Second Grade: Caitlyn Gladbach (North Park Elem.), Lauren Shirk North Park Elem.), Reed Layton (Madison C-3). (Bottom) Third Grade: Harmony Ran-dolph (Gratz Brown Elem.), Nolan Hancock (Madison C-3), Andrew Ricketts (Salisbury R- IV). The Spelling Bee was held Saturday, April 13. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

The Holliday C-2 School 7th and 8th grade students attended the Honor Choir on April 22, held at the MACC Auditorium in Moberly. Mr. Todd Richman sponsored the group to the all-day rehearsal and evening performance. The PTO treated the group to pizza and soda at the Pizza Hut for supper. Students pictured: Alec Wilson, Sharon Schoonover, Brandon Hendren, Aleah Sanner, Cole Copenhaver, Maariko Williams, Regan Ragsdale, Jacob Green, Andrea Unterbrink, Matthew Unterbrink, Brant Ensor and Dakota Hagenhoff, Not pictured: Patrick Ensor, Weston Dawson and Zackary Ensor.

HOLLIDAY C-2 HONOR CHOIR PERFORMS AT MACC

The Madison Home-makers Club met on Thursday, April 25, at the Community Center with President Karen Forsyth presiding. There were 17 members and one guest, Gail O’Bannon Thomp-son, present.

The devotional “Radi-ant Faces” was given by Donna Newbrough. Jane Wilsdorf had the game “Hidden States” which was won by Nancy Camp-bell. Roll call was an-swered with a gardening tip.

Discussion was held on policy regarding deaths in families of former Club members. It was decided to give a memorial gift for the death of someone in the immediate family of a former Club member.

Gail, youngest daugh-ter of member Betty O’Bannon, gave the pro-gram. She is an RN and is Director of Inpatient Services, at St. Mary’s Health Center, in Jeffer-

son City. She told of the extreme changes in the way medical services are handled compared to 20 or 30 years ago. Health care providers must fol-low strict guidelines to receive Medicare funding and are graded as to how they adhere to the regula-

tions given them.The drawing for the

hostess gift was won by Kathy McCoy. Birth-day gifts were brought for Barbara Black, Anna Gebhardt, and Phyllis Dixon. Refreshments of tea sandwiches, fruit, tea, and soda were served by

hostesses Joyce Narveson and Donna. The Club Collect was repeated and the meeting adjourned to meet on May 23, at the Community Center with Barbara and Carol Larson as hostesses. Karen is to have the program.

Madison Homemakers meet April 25

Even before they’re old enough to get a credit card or apply for a loan, teenagers can get a head start on developing a strong credit history. Here’s how to help your teen get started.

Encourage your teenager to get a job. Your teen will be more invested in managing his or her money if it’s hard-earned. And holding down a job reflects favorably on your teen’s responsibility.

Open checking and savings accounts. Responsibly managing and maintaining these basic accounts will show a financial institution that your teen can handle money. If the account comes with a debit card, your teen will get a feel for using a card for transactions.

Consider putting one of your household bills in your teen’s name and have him or her pay the bill. Even if you’re helping to supplement the payment, having the bill in your teen’s name establishes a pay-ment record. You also can add your teen as an au-thorized user on your credit card. Your teen receives a card in his or her name, and any purchases go on your account, which allows you to closely monitor spending habits. And, purchases and payments made under your teen’s name will be recognized on his or her credit report.

Obtain a secured credit card. These cards can be put in your teen’s name. Make the initial deposit to-gether, which is the credit limit for the account. Then he or she uses the card to demonstrate expenses can be handled and payments made on time.

Monitor your teen’s activities as he or she gets into the credit habit, allowing more flexibility as respon-sibility is demonstrated. Once several months of pur-chases and payments are under your teen’s belt, ac-cess his or her credit report and review it together to make sure everything is correct.

Learn more teen money management tips from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

4 Ways to Help Teens Establish Credit

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LOTS OF RAFFLE ITEMS TO WIN•YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN•ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AND PARIS SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER •

Sat., May 11 • 6:30 - 10 a.m.Paris Senior Citizens Center

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MADISON C-3 SCHOOL MENUMonday, May 6 - Friday, May 10

Breakfast Menu Monday - Donut, Yogurt, Orange, MilkTuesday - Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice and MilkWednesday - Sausage Cheese Biscuit, Fruit, MilkThursday - French Toast Sticks, Sausage, Juice and MilkFriday - Biscuit and Sausage, Gravy, Juice and Milk

Lunch MenuMonday - Chicken and Noodles, Hot Roll, Sweet Potatoes, Applesauce, MilkTuesday - Breakfast for Lunch, Pancakes, Sausage, Tri Tater, Melon, MilkWednesday - Juicyburger, Macaroni and Cheese, Carrots, Apple, MilkThursday - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Three Bean Salad, Pears, MilkFriday - Deli Wrap, Baked Potato, Broccoli and Cheese, Orange, Milk

**Alternative luncheon option available dailyWW=Whole Wheat WG=Whole Grain

Menus subject to changeHOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU

Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10Breakfast Menu

Monday - Cereal, ToastTuesday - French Toast, BaconWednesday - Biscuit and GravyThursday -Blueberry Muffin, BaconFriday -Casey’s Donut, Sausage Patty

Lunch MenuMonday - Mozzerella Sticks, Marinaria Sauce, Vegetable, FruitTuesday - Catfish, Vegetable, Fruit, Bread SliceWednesday - Meatball Sub, Vegetable, FruitThursday - Chicken Taco, Vegetable, Fruit, CookieFriday - Cheeseburger, Vegetable, Fruit

***Cereal is served as an alternate choice for breakfast

***Milk is offered with each meal

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Monday, May 6--Friday, May 10Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday - BBQ Riblette on Bun, French Fries, Oriental Slaw, Lime Sprinkled PearsTuesday - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Cauliflower and Cheese, Fruit Cheese, Fruit Salad, Wheat RollWednesday - Homemade Cheeseburger on Bun (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle), Tator Tots, Greek Salad, BrownieThursday - Baked Ham, Baked Sweet Potato, Lima Beans, Pineapple Cake, Wheat BreadFriday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Buttered Cabbage, Strawberries, Biscuit

WEEKLY MENU

Hand & Foot • Bingo•The Hand & Foot Club met on Thursday,

April 25, at the Paris Senior Center with 114 members participating. Drawing for the meal tickets was held and the winners were Sarah Dawson and Carole Hartel.

•Bingo was held on Monday, April 29, with 15 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Elvis Tyler and Joe Dodge.

•Call us for all your catering needs. •Anything from Fried Chicken with all the

sides to your favorite desserts.

PARIS R-II SCHOOL MENUMonday, May 6 - Friday, May 10

Breakfast Menu Monday - French Toast, Cinnamon Apple Slices, Cereal or Oatmeal, Toast & Jelly, Cinnamon Apple Slice Tuesday - Colby Egg Omelet, Cinnamon Toast, Potato Rounds, Peaches, Cereal or Oatmeal, Cinnamon Toast, PeachesWednesday - Sausage Pancake on Stick, Banana, Cereal or Toast, Yogurt, BananaThursday - Pancake Griddle Sandwich, Chilled Pears, Cereal or Oatmeal, Toast and Jelly, Chilled PearsFriday - Biscuit and Gravy, Sausage, Chilled Juice, Cereal or Oatmeal, Yogurt, Chilled Juice

Lunch MenuMonday - Corn Dog, Ham & Cheese Melt, Oven Fries, Broccoli, Apple, Chilled Fruit Tuesday - Soft Tacos w/ Tortilla Chips or Super Nachos w/ Spanish Rice, Easy Bean Bake, Garden Salad, Tropical Fruit, Chilled FruitWednesday - Oven Roasted Chicken or Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Blushing Pears, Chilled Fruit, Opaa! Hot RollThursday - BBQ Rib on Bun or Meatball Sub, Corn, Tomatoes, Pickled Beets, Banana, Chilled Fruit, Pasta SaladFriday - Opaa! Pepperoni Pizza or Mozzarella Dunkers w/ Marinara, Garden Salad, Baby Carrot w/ Dip, Broccoli, Peaches Chilled Fruit

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

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sewer pipe under ground. The breeding/gestation barn and the gilt develop-ment/nursery barn have ten-foot deep pits, which stores the manure-laden wastewater until it can he pumped to nearby farm fields.

The proposed farm will be designed and constructed to meet the current standards of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The entire nutrient handling and storage structures have been designed as a no discharge system. Dead animals will be re-moved to a rendering plant.

Wastewater nutrients will be land applied ac-cording to recommended agronomic rates for the following crops; soybeans, corn, grass and wheat.

Application rates will be calculated based on ma-nure laboratory analysis and expected crop yields. Nearby farm ground will be utilized for land ap-plication of wastewater. Land application will take place via a dragline injec-tion system.

Southern Hills, LIE, is owned by Brenneman Pork.

You are hereby noti-fied that written com-ments may be made to the Department of Natu-ral resources concerning this proposed farm for a period of 30 days, their address is P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

The letter was signed by Jeff Browning, Great River Engineering, Inc., and included a USG’S Topographical map and a general location map.

Salt River Master Gardeners host Plant Sale – meeting

The Salt River Mas-ter Gardeners will hold their 9th Annual Peren-nial Plant Sale, on Satur-day, May 4, from 8 a.m. until ??? at the Y-Men’s Pavilion in the 100 block of Hill Street, in down-town Hannibal. Come find bargains on tradi-tional and unusual garden (some heirloom varieties) and houseplants, hang-ing baskets, and garden books. The Salt River Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions about caring for your new plants. All pro-ceeds will fund commu-nity projects. We recycle donated plant pots. For more information, contact Cecelia Obert, 573-822-5481, or Alix Carpenter, 573-769-2177.

Also, the Salt River Master Gardeners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Sesquicen-

tennial Building, in Pal-myra. Ernie Duckworth will present a program on “Straw Bale Garden-ing.” Everyone is in-vited. The Salt River Master Gardeners are a group of Missouri Master Gardeners from Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Pike, and Lewis counties. One of the group’s projects is to maintain a demonstration garden at the corner of Main and Bird Streets in Hannibal. For more in-formation contact Cecelia Obert, President 573-822-5481 or Alix Carpenter, Agronomy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Marion Coun-ty 573-769-2177.

Thank you for your support!

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CALLING ALL NEIGHBORS...• Concerned neighbors’ for a safe and heathy environment • This hog barn will reduce property values and pollute the nearby air and water.• Will be located at corner of 15 and AA: at every level it is the wrong location.

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Thursday, May 2, 2013Monroe County Appeal • www.monroecountyappeal.com6A

CHURCH NEWS

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, April 28, with 65 members and guests in attendance. Rev. Holmes led the Greetings and Announcements. Prayer requests were shared and Rev. Holmes led the morning prayer. The Adult Choir sang “On Holy Ground” acapella for special music. Eight fami-lies were recognized as having consistent mem-bership in the church for 100 years or more. One member, Dorothy Swind-ell, is a descendant of the founder of the church, Martin Grove, from 1837.

Communion was shared and tithes were offered. Rev. Holmes delivered the morning message from the book of Jonah. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announce-ments: Junior high and high school youth groups meet Wednesdays, from 6:30 - 8:30. Wednesday, May 1, the Official Board will meet at 7 p.m. Satur-day, May 4, the annual La-dies’ Banquet will be held, beginning at 6 p.m. Ev-eryone attending should bring a salad. All are welcome to attend Sunday services.

The title of Pastor Ken-ny’s sermon today was, “No God, Know God.” Scripture was taken from Acts 17: 22-34. The world looks at God such as there is a God and they don’t care, or they simply exist and there is no God. We need to be carefully lis-tening to what God is tell-ing us. We must be alert, sensitive, and ready for an opportunity to share Christ with others.

Dawn Peak did the children’s sermon on our church body. Scripture was taken from 1 Corin-thians 12:12-18. We are the body and God has given each of us a talent. We each give something to make up the body of the church as a whole. The children now will be the future of our church body.

Prayers for family of Jayda Holland, James A. Booth, Oscar Leelman, Cliff Hantzenrader, Keith Deaver, Tonya Knight, Chase Kendrick, Bonnie Sudsberry, Sue Wilson, Joe Miller, family of Car-olyn Long, Kendra and Shang Williams, Dani-elle Sharp wedding, Jes-sica Chase, Jo Reynolds, Kathleen Arnett, Paris school district, our chil-dren, marriages, peoples’ finances.

Praises were Tonya Knights healing and feel-

ing better, Kathy and Don Laird being back home in Missouri, Sharon Melton’s healing, Paris prom being a success.

M-FUGE group met Saturday, April 27, to continue planning mis-sion trip, VBS finalizing meeting will be May 11, at 9 a.m. May 2 is Na-tional Day of Prayer and Santa Fe will hold a 24 hour prayer vigil, blood drive May 2 1-6 p.m., at the First Baptist church in Paris, ladies night May 10 going to see Chonda Pierce, in Columbia (de-tails see Bev. Holmes), Proof Project 2013 will be held on June 2 from 5-8 p.m., at the Cannon Dam Opry, in Perry. Presenta-tions and testimonies giv-en by various people with the project. For advance tickets call Marcy Engle at 573-231-4847 or see Bev Holmes. Madison Chris-tian Church is holding a salad supper on May 4, at 6 p.m., and Sunrise Chris-tian Church is holding their annual Tea on May 6, at 6:30 p.m.

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

Brenda Ensor provided worshipful music at the piano accompanying the congregational singing and the choir special dur-ing the personal worship moment. Kathy Miller provided music from the organ. Mike DeOrnellas sang special music, “Open the Eyes of My Heart”. Charles Ensor gave the in-vocation.

The adult choir will be singing at the Baptist Convention in October. Practice will begin on Wednesday, May 1.

Other announcements (all times p.m. unless in-dicated):

Thursday, May 2, 1-6, blood drive; 3:30, last day for TeamKid until fall; 7, deacon’s meeting. Sunday, May 5, is Graduation Sun-day honoring graduates during the worship ser-vice, at 10:45 a.m. Mark Bell will lead the service and will receive his license to preach. A dinner will be served after the church honoring the graduates and families. Others hon-oring the graduates bring

two serving dishes. There will also be a onetime col-lection for Life Books.

Cheryl Gholson gave the children’s sermon. Her topic was “Shar-ing”. She told them that we need forgiveness for things we do wrong and we have to try hard to not repeat bad behavior that is contrary to what God wants.

Reverend Wesley Ham-mond’s sermon “Firm in Faith” was from Isaiah 7:1-9. The people of God had lost confidence and were fearful because some of their rivals were banding against them for invasion. Through the prophet Isa-iah God sent the message in verse 4, “Say to him, ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid. Do not lose heart…” Today, when our surroundings seem rather unsure, fear-ful, or possibly hopeless we should remember the prophet Isaiah’s words, “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”

The congregation of Holliday Christian Church gathered on Sun-day, April 28, for worship and welcomed special guests, Jay Willoughby, Charles Self, Tammy Bax-ter and Jerry Cook. Rev-erend David Holmes wel-comed all in attendance following the prelude by Jane Akers, organist.

Madison Christian Church will host a ladies’ banquet on Saturday, May 4, at 6 p.m., at the church.

Happy birthday was sung to Phil Willoughby and Loretta Willingham. Happy anniversary wish-es were for Harold and Jean Wilson (60 years) and Dwain and Linda Wilkerson (40 years).

The opening hymn, “Come, Thou Fount” was sung and was followed by pastoral prayer and “Gloria Patri”. The con-gregation shared the joy of successful surgery for Gene Carter and his re-turn to church. The fol-lowing were remembered in prayer: Mike Mallory, Ray Parrish, Beverly Wan-drey, Carolyn Herron and Lillian Sullins. Sympathy was extended to the fami-lies of D. G. Hill, Freddie McBride and Jeff Whisler.

“Near the Cross” was the prayer hymn sung; moments of meditation followed as a final verse was played. Pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer fol-lowed.

As the communion hymn, “In the Garden”, was sung, elders, Gary Wilson and Guy Callison, went forward to serve at the Lord’s Table. Deacons were: Darold Thrasher and Gerald Roberts. Pas-toral prayer and singing of the doxology closed the communion service following sharing of com-munion and collection of offerings.

A special treat for the morning came from Jane Akers and Jay Willoughby who sang a beautiful duet, “Never Alone!”

Scripture from Jo-nah 3:1-5 and 10 was the reference for Reverend Holmes’ morning mes-sage - “Accepting Jesus’ Invitation to Change Our Daily Routine”. The clos-ing hymn, “Glory to His Name”, was followed by prayer and singing of “The Spirit Song” to close morning worship.

Following a time of refreshments and fellow-ship, Guy Callison shared a reading from the book, “Things God Wants Us to Know” entitled “God’s Protection Surrounds Your Life.” Bible Study was opened with prayer by Jim McMorris who also led the group in the study of Luke 5:17-39.

Services are held each Sunday with worship at 9:30 a.m., followed by Bi-ble Study at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

On Sunday, April 28, 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: Mother’s Day Tea will be held on May 4, contact Peggy Evans to RSVP. On May 5, at 5 p.m., the youth will host a Mexican dinner as a fun-draiser for their Canada Mission Trip. May 11, at 8:30 a.m., all men of the community are invited to Men’s Breakfast. May 16 the MountainAires will perform for the Cowboy Church, at Kingdom City. On May 19 there will be a carry-in dinner after church for the graduates.

This week’s message was entitled ‘Blessed to Praise’ and came from Ephesians 1:3. This Scrip-ture is to be read with the joy, passion, and fire that the Apostle Paul wrote it in. Paul was strongly moved when the topic of spiritual blessings from God arose. Our lives should be no different for God’s blessings in our life are central to the Chris-tian life.

It was God who first blessed man with the knowledge of God and it was God who made the first move to bring salva-tion to man. Seeing and understanding God’s mercies towards man should move each of us to a deep and passionate love for God for His spiri-tual blessing reveal His character, holiness, faith-fulness, compassion, and love towards each person. It is from this depth that praise should be lifted up to God from mankind.

The blessings men-tioned here are spiritual.

All blessings from God are “spiritual’ but many blessings are earthly and temporary. These spiritual blessings are eternal in nature and are made real to each believer in Christ Jesus through the person of the Holy Spirit. These blessings of God are found in heavenly places, mean-ing we must go to where they are; a higher realm than many now live.

Believers cannot live in willful sin and claim the spiritual blessings of God. These blessing will not stay or grow in a filthy, polluted life. We must be holy for our God is holy. This takes the power of God in each of our lives for we cannot live this man-ner of life without Him. Jesus gave us the perfect example of what our life is to look like when He was on the earth. Follow His example.

The Apostle Paul tells us God did not come up short on spiritual gifts when he used the word ‘all’. God has given com-pletely to man everything he needs, yet we see Chris-tians who are powerless and without joy in their relationship to God. This is because these have not partaken of the gifts given by God. A gift not claimed and used is worthless to the recipient.

Finally, our spiritual gifts are found only in the person of Jesus Christ. Col.3:3 proclaims we must be ‘hid in Christ’. In Jn.15:5 Jesus says we ‘can do nothing without Him’. Live life close to the Lord and realize your spiritual blessings. Then you will truly praise your God in spirit and truth.

Granville Christian Church members are fill-ing a grocery cart with name-brand groceries. Tickets will be sold on the cart full of groceries to benefit Relay For Life of Monroe County.

Graduates will be rec-ognized on May 19, with gifts and a dinner in their honor.

Two youth and one adult are going to Buck-ner, Ky., in June, where they will repair and paint homes of the elderly and disabled. During the camp, the youth will also be worshipping and shar-ing Bible studies with 400 other youth and adults.

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

Eleven people will be attending the Heart-fest Christian Concerts

at Worlds of Fun June 8. While it is too late to purchase the discounted early-bird tickets, we wel-come others joining us. We are also collecting spare change in a jar at the church for Relay For Life. We are still seeking names of soldiers in the combat zone in order to send a care package. Please for-ward names to Brenda Coffman. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Saturday evening, Aug. 17, and Sunday morning, Aug. 18.

Jesus brings new life and hope on earth and in heaven. Come as you are to get close to God and learn about following Je-sus in our informal wor-ship service. We worship together at 11 a.m., the first, third and fifth Sun-days. (Upcoming dates: May 5 and 19). Sunday School for all ages is held every week at 10 a.m., fol-lowed by communion on Sundays when there is no worship service.

Paris United MethodistPastor Lin Donnelly

The Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship Sunday, April 28.

Pastor Bonnie Suds-berry gave the message, “It’s Not For Us to Judge,” with Acts 11: 1-18 as the scripture.

Jimmy Legrand gave the Little Sermon on “Bi-ble Stories are Not Fairy-tales.”

The specials were two solos by: Isabelle Weis-ner who sang, “A Mighty

God” and Shelby Arnold who sang, “The Climb.”

Wednesday, May 1, is the School Spring Con-cert, therefore Adminis-trative Council will meet Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 5, is our Fellowship Dinner at 11:45 a.m., which will honor our graduates.

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

Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day and Gradu-ation.

The First Christian Church held a worship service on Sunday, April 28, with Guest Speaker, Fran Schnarre, Missouri School of Religion Direc-tor of Educational Min-istry and Pastor of Gran-ville Christian Church, officiating. Her morning message, “Heaven Came Down,” was based on Acts 11:1-18. Sharon Martin served as Worship Leader, Vanessa Forrest served as Song Leader, and Mary Jo Wilson served as the organist. Others who participated in the ser-vice were Elders Don-ald Johnson and Nancy Bierly; Diaconate Tom Threlkeld, Fred Vincent, Randy Boulware, and Ron Childers; and Acolytes Katelyn McGinness and Hope Chandler. Anita Ness serves as Junior Church Leader, assisted by Reva Sheffield.

Upcoming announce-ments include: Wednes-day, May 1 - Choir 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 5 - Communion at Monroe Manor 3 p.m.; Wednes-day, May 8 - Choir 6:30 p.m., and Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 12 - Mother’s Day

Recognition.Those celebrating a

birthday this week are Alice Stewart, Bill McKin-ney, and Declan Bush.

The Elder’s Helping Hands for May are Everett and Sharon Martin. The church may be contacted by calling (660) 327-4440 or e-mailing fc418@cen-turytel.net. The Paris First Christian Church extends the Good News of God’s Love through our wor-ship, education, and ser-vice to each other, our family, friends, and com-munity.

Paris First Christian Church offers adult Sun-day School each week at 9:30 a.m., Junior Church at 10:30 a.m., and a wor-ship service at 10:45 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

The Bible memory verse is: Be strong in the Lord and in his great pow-er. Ephesians 6:10. The thought for the week from Ole Kristian Hallesby is: It is Jesus who moves us to pray. He knocks. Thereby He makes known His de-sire to come to us. Our prayers are always the re-sult of Jesus’ knocking at our hearts’ doors.

Paris PresbyterianPastor John Grimmett

Thursday, May 2, 2013Monroe County Appeal • www.monroecountyappeal.com

RALLS/COMMUNITY NEWS7A

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

You can take only a short 8 mile drive on Hwy. 19 east of Perry to the little town of Center where the Center Elementary Carnival will be held on Satur-day, May, 4 from 2-6 p.m., where you can join in for fun and games for the whole family. There will be half-hour drawings, American Girl doll raffle, silent auction baskets, popcorn, toddler games, sno-cones and a food stand. An evening of fun and fellowship.

Now back to Perry on Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m., where everyone is invited to St. Williams Church parking lot where Father John Henderson will bless bikes of anyone bringing their bikes. Please join af-ter wards for a short ride to the Junction Resturant for a late lunch. Hope to see you there.

The Monroe City Singers will be performing at the Perry Baptist church on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m., everyone is invited to hear this spiritual sing-ing group with a time of fellowship.

If you or someone you know is in need of cloth-ing; men, women or children then call 573-473-7644 for more information. For those in need the clothing is free.

Remember to save those plastic, paper, alumi-num and card board items for the PCA Recycling Program. Trailers for collection are located at Hickman’s IGA or Perry Christian Academy.

Perry City Wide Yard Sales is slated for Satur-day, May 25; start getting those unwanted items ready; “because one man’s trash is another man’s treasures...”Be sure to attend the church of your choice this week...

If you have something of interest you would like to share for next weeks issue, be sure to call 573-473-7644 or stop by Garden of angels at 502 Main Street with your info. Have a great week...

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Please join us at the “Home You Own”

Members of the Perry Christian Church as-sembled for worship on Sunday, April 28. Greet-ers were David Lewellen and Wyatt Lewellen. Danielle Berry and Tris-tian Johnson lit the altar candles. The choir opened the worship service sing-ing “Let’s Just Praise the Lord.” Pastor Todd gave the welcome and call to worship.

The hymn of praise was “How Great Thou Art.” Following the Prayer of Confession, “Blessed As-surance, Jesus Is Mine” was sung. Travis Davis and the family of Lula Case were in our prayers.

The pastor gave the invitation to share in the Lord’s Supper. “Grace Greater Than Our Sin” was sung as the Commu-nion Hymn. Elders were

Sunday, April 28, the services at South Fork Presbyterian church be-gan with Patti Grimmett playing “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” on the piano with Debbie Carey lead-ing in song to “Revive Us Again”, “I Love to Tell the Story”, “Rise Up, O Men of God” and “God Be With You”.

Pastor John Grim-mett led all in the Unison Prayer of thanks to God.

Prayer was held of Dan Halleman; Bernie Elmer; Bill Cearley; Bev-erly Wandry; Charles Morman; James A; Kay-lee Beckham; Patti and Amanda Grimmett; the Hill family; thank you from the Hill family; Su-sie McGee praise; the Monroe City Singers to perform at Perry Baptist church on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., and all said the Lord’s Prayer.

Pastor John played gui-tar as he and Patti sang “In The Garden”.

The message “Won-derful Words of Life” was based on scripture from Luke 12: 1-12; where words can build you up

Arlen Provancha and Greg Harrison. Nancy Seelow, Tom Hurley, Da-vid Lewellen, and Wyatt Lewellen served as dea-cons.

The choir’s special mu-sic was, “Fairest Lord Je-sus”. Cheri accompanied them. For the children’s moment, Joyce Coleman led the children in doing the Hokey Pokey.

John 13:31-35 was read by Beth Asbury for the sermon, “Disciple-ship Demonstrates Love for One Another.” Pastor Todd explained the need to demonstrate the “Good News” to a hurting world.

The Invitation Hymn was “The Savior Is Wait-ing.” Following the bene-diction, the congrega-tion sang “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” closed the service.

or tear you down... the words of Jesus can open the doors to heaven... fear no man, but fear God! Do not speak bad of the Holy Spirit - God has the power over life and death. The world is trying to sell an image of self esteem - through words - be care-ful of the words - what are you saying about church, God, Jesus Christ with you words? Your every thought, your attitude - what is the world seeing and hearing from you as a disciple? You are a rep-resentative of Jesus Christ in this big world!~ The world needs YOU! Jesus Christ needs YOU!

The offertory was led by Kaylee as Patti played “Take My Life and Let It Be” and all sang the “Dox-ology”.

Patti played “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” 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 and encour-aged to come hear the word of the Lord.

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship ser-vice Sunday, April 28. The ushers for this weeks ser-vice were John Hayhurst and Albert Sinkclear. Patti Grimmett led the congre-gation into worship ser-vice with, “His Eye Is On the Sparrow.” The call to worship was, “Praise Ye the Lord, The Almighty.” Pastor John Grimmett led the Unison Prayer. The beginning hymn was, “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in This Place.”

Pastor John Grimmett read the announcements and asked for prayer con-cerns. He gave a pasto-ral prayer and The Lord’s Prayer. Pastor John Grimmett read the scrip-ture reading from Luke 12:1-12. He also gave

the message, “Wonderful Words of Life.” The clos-ing hymn was, “O Jesus, I Have Promised” The benediction response was, “God Be With You.” Patti Grimmett led the congre-gation out of worship ser-vice.

The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold worship service next Sunday, May 5. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Announcements: Sundays: Addicts Vic-

torious at 2:30 p.m., at the church; May 5, Brunch for the graduates after worship service; May 7, PW will meet at 1 p.m.; and May 9, Session meets at 6 p.m.

The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NE-CAC) has been awarded additional funding to help people facing foreclosure.

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.

The agency has been awarded a $34,920 Na-tional Foreclosure Mitiga-tion Counseling program

NECAC awarded two grants to help people facing foreclosure

grant and $10,400 in funding from the Mak-ing Home Affordable program, both through NeighborWorks America.

NeighborWorks is a na-tional leader in affordable housing and community-focused programs and services that are delivered through non-profit or-ganizations. NECAC has been a NeighborWorks partner since 2004.

“We are pleased and excited about being awarded this additional funding,” said NECAC President and Chief Ex-ecutive Officer Don Pat-rick. “This money will go a long way toward helping more families in North-east Missouri stay in their homes. I’m proud of the effort put forward by NE-CAC Deputy Director for Housing Developments Carla Potts to obtain these two grants.”

Potts said that though the foreclosure crisis isn’t

as widespread as it was two years ago, it still is a problem.

“Many people are just a job loss away from los-ing their homes,” she said. “The unemployment rate is still quite high in Northeast Missouri. When that job loss hap-pens, it is often accom-panied by a foreclosure. NECAC can step in and help clients before they lose their homes.”

NECAC works one-on-one with people facing foreclosure. The agency negotiates with mortgage servers on behalf of cli-ents. The program isn’t for everyone, and NE-CAC can’t help in every circumstance. However, the agency has a success rate of more than 70 per-cent in keeping people in their homes.

More than 1.5 mil-lion families have been helped by the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling program, and NeighborWorks expects 193,000 families will re-ceive assistance this year. The money pays for coun-seling that helps families

through the process.The Making Home Af-

fordable program began in 2009 and has helped more than one million families nationwide. The program helps clients with second liens and “underwater” mortgages. It also deals with those seeking a short sale or deed-in-lieu-of-foreclo-sure.

There are no income guidelines for the pro-grams. People who are interested should call the NECAC Housing Developments Depart-ment at 573-324-6622 or fill out an application at one of the agency’s 12 county service centers located in Canton, Troy, Macon, Hannibal, Paris, Montgomery City, Bowl-ing Green, New London, Moberly, St. Charles, Shelbyville or Warrenton.

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Mexico NARFE Chapter 1859 meets March 26

The Mexico NARFE Chapter 1859 met at the Jackson Street Café, in Mexico, Missouri on March 26, at 11:30.

The members that at-tended were Pete and Margaret Olney, Homer McCollum, Adelaide Mi-nor and Mary L. Walkup.

Adelaide Minor gave the invocation and the five members repeated the Pledge of Allegiance. The January minutes was read by the Secretary, Mary L. Walkup. The minutes were approved as read.

The Treasurer report

was gave by Home Mc-Collum.

The Mexico NARFE Chapter 1859 has two delegates to be sent to the State NARFE Convention on April 17 – 19, at Pop-lar Bluff. Their Chapter collected money for Al-zhiemer’s project. They sent two Get Well Cards to Mrs. Leslie Roaenkrans, of Paris and John W. Staggs, of Moberly.

The next Mexico NARFE Chapter 1859 will be held at the Jackson Street cafe on May 28,in Mexico, at 11:30 a.m.

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Memorial DayHolliday Margaret Ransdell 660-

266-3371 Madison Elsie Mallory 660-291-

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291-5105 Monroe CityTony Ketsenberg 573-

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schedule, transportation is now available twice a week from Monroe County to Columbia on the “Weekly Express!” For more infor-mation, 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 transpor-tation services. Special Agreements may extend for as little as one hour or for one year with an op-tion for renewal. If you or your group need trans-portation services beyond what is scheduled in the county, OATS might be able to accommodate you. For schedules or more information call your re-gional 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 Agen-cy 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.

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NECAC Observes National Community Action Month

Collection CenterJefferson City, Mis-

souriApril 18, - April 24, 2013

Andrew Keith Bess, Paris; - Speeding (Ex-ceeded limit by 16-19 m.p.h.); - $80.50

Lacy Christine Broth-

For almost 50 years, the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has offered a helping hand to people in need in Monroe County.

The Monroe County Commission recently signed a proclamation designating May as NE-CAC Community Ac-tion Month to coincide with National Com-munity Action Month. NECAC is joining the 18 other Community Action Agencies in Mis-souri and a network of more than 1,000 across the nation in the obser-vance.

NECAC is a 12-coun-ty area not-for-profit so-

ers, Center; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.); - $55.50

Sarah Rae Eliott, Monroe City; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.); - $30.50

James Matthew Hag-er; Monroe City;- Fail-ure to Register Motor Vehicle; - $30.50

James Matthew Hag-er; Monroe City;- Fail-ure to Wear Seatbelt; -

cial service, community health and public hous-ing Community Action Agency that serves the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and dis-advantaged. The agen-cy’s Central Administra-tion Offices are located in Bowling Green, with NECAC Service Centers operated in each county.

NECAC President and Chief Executive Of-ficer Don Patrick said Community Action pro-grams and services have helped improve the lives of thousands of people in the agency’s 12 coun-ties.

“We are pleased to join Community Ac-tion Agencies across the

$10.00Deborah Royce Joki;

Champion, Mich., - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.); - $30.50

Robert P.E. Kean; Holliday; - Failure to Wear Seatbelt; - $10.00

Harold L. Martin; Paris; - Failure to Reg-ister Motor Vehicle; - $30.50

Darrin Lee Nadler; Wright City; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.); - $30.50

Forest William Pool; Paris;- Failure to Wear Seatbelt; - $10.00

Kayla Marie Rowe; Paris;- Failure to Wear Seatbelt; - $10.00

Michael David Ship-man; Shelbina;- Fail-ure to Wear Seatbelt; - $10.00

Jessica Marie Stum-baugh; Moberly; - Speeding (Exceeded limit by 16-19 m.p.h.); - $80.50

Rudi Paul Weis; Co-lumbia; - Failure to Reg-ister Motor Vehicle; - $30.50

United States in observ-ing almost five decades of helping people and changing lives,” Pat-rick said. “This is a time when we can highlight the important social ser-vice, community health and public housing as-sistance that we deliver to those who need our services.”

“It’s important to recognize that without Community Action, many of the neediest among us would not get the services they need to improve their lives,” said NECAC Monroe County Service Coordi-nator Lisa Blickhan. “We provide temporary assis-tance to our neighbors

in need, helping them to become self-sufficient to build better lives.”

Common Commu-nity Action programs include employment and training services, housing rent-assis-tance, energy assis-tance, home-ownership, home weatherization and repairs, affordable housing, senior and family apartment devel-opments, family plan-ning health services, in-home senior care services, volunteer pro-grams for seniors, and county outreach pro-grams.

NECAC, established in 1964, delivers more than 60 social service, community health and public housing pro-

grams to clients through contracts and grants with federal, state and local governments, pri-vate businesses and other non-profit orga-nizations. The agency has more than 110 full-time and more than 250 part-time employees, and currently operates a budget of more than $26 million.

NECAC is governed by a 36-member volun-teer Board of Directors with three representa-tives from each of the 12 counties. The Board consists of one Public Elected Official (PEO) representative, one Civic Interest Representative (CIR) and one Low-Income Representative (LIR) from each county.

Lyndon Bode, Presiding Commissioner of Mari-on County, is the Chair-man of the Board.

Serving on the NE-CAC Board from Monroe County are County Commissioner Mike Whelan of rural Stoutsville as the PEO, Tara Sheffield of Paris as the CIR and Maxine Jones of Holliday as the LIR.

More information about NECAC programs and services is available by calling Blickhan at (660) 327-4110 or visit-ing the NECAC Monroe County Service Cen-ter, 314 N. Washington in Paris, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

The Monroe County Commission recently signed a proclamation designating May as NECAC Community Action Month in Monroe County to coincide with National Community Action Month. Left to right, Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner, NECAC Monroe County Service Coordinator Lisa Blickhan, Presiding Commissioner Mike Minor, and NECAC Monroe County Board Member and Eastern District Commissioner Mike Whelan. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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THROUGH the LENS9A

“Mt. Airy Youth Group will be sponsoring a Cinco de Mayo fundraiser dinner at Mt. Airy Baptist Church on Sunday, May 5th. Din-ner will start at 5:00 PM and continue until 7:00

The Paris Patriots 4-H Club donated their time at the Senior Center, Friday, April 19, moving all of the furniture out so the floors could be redone. First row - Senior Cen-ter Director Tara Sheffield, Charles Robertson and Aidan Mitchell. Second row - Pay-ton Gruber, Amber Chapman, Hannah Mitchell, Hannah Bartels, Abagail Robertson, Tammy Robertson, Beverly Bartels. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Patriots picked up trash along Highway 24- cleaning up their own two miles and then helping the Paris United Methodist Men with their two miles. They cleaned up enough trash to fill 30 bags! First row - Lloyd Miller, Makayla Hayes, Aidan Mitchell, Kent Blades. Second row - Abagail Robertson, Hannah Mitchell, Amber Chapman, Robyn Batsell, Payton Gruber. Third row - Quin Bartels, Hannah Bartels, Rachel Bat-sell, Russ Mitchell. The Patriots also helped the Paris UMC Youth with their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to assist the youth in attending Church Camp and then went back to the Senior Center on April 21, to help the staff return the furniture after the floors were done. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Paris R-II Preschool Am Class

Paris R-II Preschool Am Class

The Paris R-II Spring Program will be held the evening of Monday, May 6, in the Elementary caf-eteria. The morning class program will be at 6 p.m. The afternoon class pro-gram will be at 7 p.m. This will be a celebration of songs of themes learned this semester as well as graduation for those going into kindergarten. The public is invited to attend.

Students in the AM class are: Emma Ashen-felter, Owen Buie, Chloe Bush, Landen Chapman, Chloe Cockrell, Sophia Crusha, Kelly Garnett,

Paris Preschool classes to present 2013 Spring program

Chase Graupman, Khloee Hendren, Zach Howard, Chase Kendrick, Khylee Ketchum, Mairyn Kinna-man, La’Vaya Miller, Sar-ah Morton, Briar Perkins, Cayden Poddany, Justin Rowe, Madison Wheaton, and Aubrey Youse.

PM Class: Hailee Al-dridge, Willian Arends,

Brodye Baucom, Aus-tin Brooks, Sawyer Cle-ments, Gretchen Crusha, Preston Dreisewerd, Sage Hunter, Jacob Kholer, Ja-son Kohler, Emmett Lee, Logan Mitchell, Katelyn Roberts, Alissa Stickney, Savanah Taylor, Ontario Tillman, and Bryce Wade

Paris Patriots perform multiacts of community service

(Top) The golden plunger award was presented to Bob Sladek, at the annual Paris Senior Center Volunteer Dinner, honoring all center volunteers. This award is for that one volunteer who does any job asked of them, including all the ones that no one else wants to do. Bob does it all and then some, so we gave him this award. The plunger says “Someone’s gotta do it.” (Bot-tom) Colton, left and Chase Kendrick were an integral part of the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce team that helped serve the volunteer dinner. APPEAL PHOTOS

Mark Twain Quail Foreverpresents

Food Plot Seed DaySaturday, May 11 • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Available Seed*: Grain Sorghum, Wildlife Mix, Corn, Sunflower

* Some seed may be limited in quantity. To cover shipping/handling expenses incurred in getting this seed, there will be minimal

charges associated with the seed being offered.

This event is being sponsored by the following: Mark Twain Quail Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, Paris Vet Clinic, and The Missouri Department of Conservation.

For more information, call 660-327-4117 ext. 3

Thanks to 4-H Paris Patriots for all the help moving furniture over their weekend. You made the job so much easier for all involved.

Paris Senior Center

Mt. Airy Youth hosting Cinco de Mayo dinner

PM. Freewill donations will be accepted and all proceeds will go towards the youth group mission trip to Canada this sum-mer. All is welcome.”

Chamber Presentation...To raise money for Paris library landscaping, Eager Bea-ver 4-H members, left to right, Alyssa Heitmeyer, Brett Crigler, Marlena Long and Katie Reams gave a pre-sentation to the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce, who donated to the project after hearing the excel-lent presentation. APPEAL PHOTO

Friends of Library honor Librarians

Paris Librarians Sue Mattingly, Patty Sexton and Sha-ron Gill and Moberly Librarian and Little Dixie Adult and Adult Services Librarian Rachel Grime were re-cently honored by the Friends of the Dulany Memorial Library with cake and punch. (Top) Rachel Grime, left, and Sue Mattingly. (Bottom) Sharon Gill, left, and Patty Sexton. APPEAL PHOTO

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Gruber to play basketball at Westminster College

Paris R-II High School Senior Payton Gruber has accepted a scholarship to play basketball and study next year at Westminster College, in Fulton. The following is a snapshot of Payton Gruber.

Name: Payton GruberFamily (Mom & Dad,

brothers, etc.: Dallas and Erin Gruber and my 14 year old brother Tuck-er School signed with: Westminster College in Fulton.

Interests and hobbies: Well, obviously play-ing basketball, running, hanging out with my friends and family, lis-tening to music, and just having a good time with whatever I’m doing.

When did you start playing basketball and why? I started play-ing basketball in the 4th grade. At the time I was only playing because all of my friends were doing it. In this case, peer pres-sure was definitely a good thing. Plus, my mom was the coach so that got me into playing. I also loved watching all of the high school players, and I wanted to be exactly like them one day. My par-ents also influenced me a lot because they played sports when they were young.

What do you receive from participating in ath-letics? By participating in athletics I’ve gained a great work ethic, friend-ships that will last a life-time, listening skills, and something to look for-ward to. I believe that sports keep kids on a straight path, and give them something to set their mind to. Sports are challenging, and I love a challenge. Sports have also been an escape route for me. If I have a lot on my mind, I have a clear head when I’m out on the court. I’m not thinking about anything but the game itself. Athletics have given me a determina-tion that I wouldn’t have gained if I wasn’t involved.

What has been your greatest basketball accom-plishment so far? I scored my 1,000th point in my third game of my senior year. That was exciting in itself. Of course indi-vidual accomplishments are important, but I think my greatest accomplish-ment was giving Coach Willingham his 100th ca-reer Varsity win at Paris on Senior Night. It was one of those moments that I will never forget. The look on his face was priceless. That’s the thing, without a strong team you

as an individual can’t go as far. That’s why I loved playing with the Paris Lady Coyotes. The past four years have gone by so fast, but they’ve prepared me for what’s to come at Westminster next year. I’m excited to be a Blue Jay!

Do your future plans involve basketball? Well, the next four years of my life will definitely involve playing basketball. I want to eventually become a physical therapist. That will still keep me involved with sports injuries. That’s what I’ve always wanted in life, to continue to be around sports. Later on down the road I want my children to love sports just as much as I do. I want to be as influential to them as my parents are to me. Without my par-ents giving me a drive to play basketball, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today.

What school extra cur-ricular activities do you participate in? I’m FBLA President, Senior Class President, Paris Patriots 4-H Club President, NHS, Captain’s Club, A+ Tutor for 4th graders, District Technology Assistant, Softball, and Basketball.

I also just want to say thank you to every-one who has supported me throughout my high school career. I love see-ing all of the fans at every single one of our games. Also, I want to give a huge thank you to Steve Wal-ton, my traveling team coach, and Coach Will-ingham, my high school coach. Without them I

would have never devel-oped such a love for the game. They taught me everything I know, and I hope to learn even more from Coach Braden, at Westminster.

“I am very excited for Payton and the op-portunity that she has to further her athletic and educational careers at Westminster College,” said Coach Chris Will-ingham. “Payton will be a very successful student athlete at Westminster. She will be a great as-set to the Lady Blue Jay Basketball program and will hopefully help them continue their winning ways. I am very proud of Payton and her past ac-complishments at Paris High School, and I look forward to following her future accomplishments at my alma mater. I wish her the best of luck and can’t wait to see her on the court soon.”

“Payton’s basketball games have been such a blast to watch!” said proud parents Dallas and Erin Gruber. “ We are amazingly proud of Pay-ton! It has been so great to see her hard work pay off and to see her have fun with her coaches and fel-low Lady Coyotes!. Bas-ketball has been and will continue to be a huge part of our family and we are so blessed to have the op-portunity to watch and enjoy! While Payton will be moving on to be a West Minster Blue Jay and we will be there cheering her on, the Grubers will for-ever be Paris Coyotes!”

Payton Gruber will attend Westminster College and play basketball. Left to right, father Dallas Gruber, Coach Chris Willingham, Payton Gruber and mom Erin Gruber. APPEAL PHOTO

(Top) Paris Coyotes golfers, left to right Jake Peak (111), Zane Crigler (110), Shane Umstattd (110) and Teddy Ebbesmeyer (109) all qualified at district golf to move on to sectional golf, Monday, May 6, in Moberly. (Right) Zane Lockhart qualified as High Point Qualifier for the second straight year in conference track with first place finishes in the Long Jump, Triple Jump and 300 meter hurdles and a second place finish in the 110 meter high hurdles. Lockhart will attempt to advance to sectionals at district track this weekend at Fayette for Paris and LaPlata for Madison.

Local Star Athletes...

Panthers crush Higbee 7-0Tyler Bennett (above) pitched the Madison Panthers

to a shutout 7-0 win over Higbee in recent baseball ac-tion. Bennett helped his cause from the dish going 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Blake Brown added 2 hits, 2 RBIs and scored a run while also pitching 3 innings in relief. Adding hits were Ricardo Gonzalez, Austin Freels and Blake Hultz.

Coyotes fall to Father Tolton 7-4Laine Forrest and Stephan Whelan led the Coyotes

in hitting each with 2 singles while Steven Hayhurst, and Briar Hancock added singles. Hayhurst pitched six innings surrendering 5 earned runs on 4 hits and 5 K’s.

Good luck all district and sectional participants

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mie Ebbesmeyer was recognized as Missouri’s Busi-ness Person of the Year; Teddy Ebbesmeyer, Pay-ton Gruber, Bryce Ensor, Katie Otto, and Danielle Wheelan were awarded the Leader level of the Busi-ness Achievement Award. Sydnee Playter and Ab-bie Wheelan served as voting delegates for the state officer elections. Other delegates representing Paris at the state competitive leadership conference were: Quin Bartels, Makenzie Fox, Rae Graupman, Joseph Kendrick, Brett Mason, Russell Mitchell, Jake Peak, Taylor Redmon, and Dakota VanWinkle. Barbara Mason is the local chapter adviser and accompanied the students to the conference along with Marie Ebbesmeyer, Sidney Wheelan, and Kelly Williams.

At the 2013 FBLA State Leadership Conference, Ja-mie Ebbesmeyer receives his Business Person of the Year Award. FBLA Photos courtesy of Mrs. Mason

(Top) Paris FBLA at the State Leadership Conference: First row - Nicole Burke, Payton Gruber, Shelby DeTienne, Makenzie Fox, Abbie Wheelan, Audrey Vitt, Sydnee Playter, Destinee Wheeler. Second row - Russell Mitchell, Ted-dy Ebbesmeyer, Quin Bartels, Katie Otto, Dakota VanWinkle, Taylor Redmon, Rae Graupman, Danielle Wheelan, Joseph Kendrick, Bryce Ensor. (Right) Bryce Ensor receivs his new state officer Trea-surer position at the State Leadership Conference.

(Top) Left to right, Payton Gruber, Bryce Ensor, Katie Otto, Teddy Ebbesmeyer, and Danielle Wheelan receiving their “Leader” Business Achievement Award. (Right) Paris FBLA cheering for Bryce Ensor after the state officer elections where he learned he had be selected as the new Missouri State FBLA Treasurer.

(Top) Left to right, Nicole Burke, Payton Gruber, Bryce Ensor, Ray Graupman, and Teddy Ebbesmeyer campaigning for Bryce Ensor. (Right) Paris High School FBLA delegation after the Awards of Excellence Program, left to right: First row - Payton Gruber, Rae Graupman, Dakota VanWinkle, Shelby DeTienne. Second row - Nicole Burke, Russell Mitchell, Abbie Wheelan, Destinee Wheeler, Sydnee Playter, Quin Bartels, Audrey Vitt, Bryce Ensor, Taylor Redmon, Teddy Ebbesmeyer, Katie Otto, Danielle Wheelan, Joseph Kendrick, and Makenzie Fox. Not pictured Jake Peak and Brett Mason.

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REAL ESTATE/LEGAL12A

Next Real Estate Guide: June 6, 2013

Let Alliant Bank tell you more about this long term fixed rate financing and help you with your home purchase. Call or stop by and speak to Ed Thomas at our Madison Branch or

Lori Watson at our Monroe City branch and let them help you get into that new home today. Alliant Bank has it all and we are ready to help you with all of your home loan needs!

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.

LEGAL

BID NOTICE

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

Lawler REAL ESTATE, LLCDICK LAWLER

19336 Hwy J • Monroe City, MO 63456 • 573-735-3322 • 800-530-5873

Beautiful Country Home on 32 Private Acres, 2275 sq. ft. home (plus 450 sq. ft. 3 season room), spectacular views of Mark Twain Lake in 3 directions, lots of extra features, ground source heat pump system, 32 acres with stocked pond attracts all kinds of wildlife, nice 30x40 metal building, located off Hwy U, Paris. $395,000. Country Home on 7.5 Acres, spacious 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath 1.5 story cedar and brick home with full basement, ground source heat pump, covered deck, attached garage, motor home carport, 36’x56’ guest house and open garage, stocked pond, Pella windows, and lots of closets. Near Stoutsville Boat Ramp off Hwy 107. $215,000. 31.9 Acres with Earth Contact Home, newer 1 bedroom home with two 30x40 metal barns, good hunting and wildlife viewing with fenced pasture, trails lead to several good deer stand sites, off Hwy 19 and F in Ralls County. $154,250. 80035326Secluded 13 Acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bath singlewide home with family room addition, lots of added features, 30x50 metal building with concrete floor and large door, 18x20 metal carport, and concrete storm shelter, nice decks, large trees and creek near Mark Twain Lake Boat Ramp. $132,500. 80032945House, Garage & Clubhouse with basement on 29 Wooded Acres Adjoining North River, House has stone wood burning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, stocked pond, access to North River, view of river and valley, Philadelphia. $165,000. 80035879Newer Ranch Home with Extra Large Metal Building, 2050 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with many quality features, also 48 ft. x 60 ft. insulated metal building with concrete floor , 3 garage doors, and full bath, 4 acres has pond with dock & fountain, located just off Hwy J north of Cannon Dam or south of US 36, Monroe City. $185,000. Ranch Home, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in Stoutsville Resort, excellent location near Stoutsville Boat Ramp and North Fork Boat Ramp at Mark Twain Lake. Covered porch & oak cabinets, $69,900.5 Acre Tract, enjoy fishing & boating at the 15 acre private lake that is part of 27 acre common area, RVs, garages, pole barns, and homes are allowed, off Hwy U in Monroe County. $25,000.40 Acres in Monroe County, wooded and pasture, private pond, use of nearby 27 acre common area with 15 acre lake, surveyed into four 10 acre tracts, just minutes from Mark Twain Lake off Hwy U, Monroe Co. $120,000.40 Acres, excellent hunting on this secluded 40 acres, mostly level with lots of scattered trees, large permanent deer stand, near Mark Twain Lake Boat Ramp, off Hwy D, Monroe County. $125,000.24.7 Acres, rolling pasture with scattered trees, fenced with good Highway 24 frontage, rural water, electric available, Stoutsville. $117,500.

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Singlewide Mobile Home & Large Metal Building on 7.27 Acres, extra nice vinyl sided home with lots of upgrades, enclosed porch and decks, 2 lovely ponds, just off Hwy 154 near Elk Fork Boat Ramp at Mark Twain Lake. Paris. $98,900. Very Large Ranch Home & Metal Building. Home is located on 3.64 acres adjoining Corps land by Stoutsville Boat Ramp. Approx. 4,000 sq. ft. including finished walkout basement. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen with breakfast area, dining room, living room, wood burning fireplace in upstairs family room. Downstairs: family room, rec. area, partial kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and lots of storage. 2 large decks and gazebo overlook large stocked pond, 30 ft. x 70 ft. insulated metal building with 4 overhead doors, concrete floor, and electric. One overhead door is oversized for large boats etc. $179,900. 104 Acre Secluded Farm, private hunting farm with income, small cabin, and metal barn, 40 acres of tillable land, 40 acres mostly level pasture with lots of large scattered trees, balance heavily wooded including a branch of Indian Creek., fenced area for horses, Monroe Rd 390, Several Mark Twain Lake boat ramps and Indian Creek Marina are just minutes away. $299,000.Will Divide 32 or 72 acres. Call for details.Beautiful Country Home on 32 Private Acres, 2275 sq. ft. home (plus 450 sq. ft. 3 season room), spectacular views of Mark Twain Lake in 3 directions, lots of extra features, ground source heat pump system, 32 acres with stocked pond attracts all kinds of wildlife, nice 30x40 metal building, located off Hwy U in Monroe County, Paris School district. $384,900. Ranch Home, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in Stoutsville Resort, excellent location near Stoutsville Boat Ramp and North Fork Boat Ramp at Mark Twain Lake. Covered porch & oak cabinets, $69,900.137 Acres Farm in Ralls County, 64 acres of tillable land that has been used as pasture, 73 acres is wooded with many large trees,, metal barn, several level wooded areas that would make excellent home sites overlooking wooded draws where lakes could be built. Center, Mo off Hwy 19. $395,000..38 Acres, secluded land adjoining Corps property, North Fork Arm of Mark Twain Lake, new 30’x40’ metal building, property is 1⁄2 wooded with many large trees, lots of deer, turkey, and other wildlife. Just off Hwy 24, Stoutsville. $159,000.Rare 3.36 Acres, within walking distance of Mark Twain Lake, close to South Fork Boat Ramp, good building site with lots of woods behind home site, Victor Place just off Hwy 154. Paris school district. $24,900. 1 Acre Lot in Florida, MO, adjoins Corps land, old frame house. $69,500.11.2 Acres, Monroe Rd 573, Stoutsville, near Mark Twain Lake Access. $64,900.7 Acres, pasture and woods with small creek & Hwy 24 frontage, rural water on property, Stoutsville near Hwy 107. $34,900.

2.5 Acres in Paris, city hydrant with city water, electric, and sewer available. 329 ft of blacktop frontage. $50,000.17.3 Wooded acres, Excellent hunting tract. Lots of hardwood trees including many large trees. Intermittent creek meanders through the acreage. Several trails and areas for food plots. Very good building site in front on the county road. Small barn. Water and electric available. Monroe Co. Rd. 436. $49,900.TWO HOMES on 3 Acres near Stoutsville Boat Ramp, First Home – 2007 manufacture home with 3 br. and 2 baths, wood-burning fireplace, large wood deck. Second Home - 1392 sq. ft. manufac-tured home, partial basement, covered patio and fireplace with in-sert, possible rental income. Large Metal building with 2 overhead doors, concrete floor, electric, and wood burning stove. $137,500.

Brick Ranch Home, 3 br and 2 baths on 3.5 acres close to Mark Twain Lake. Vaulted ceilings in living room, dining room, and kitch-

en great room. Master bedroom suite, 2 car attached ga-rage. Mark Twain Lake and Lick Creek Trail within walking distance. $149,900.Two-Story Home, large 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with two car garage and base-ment in Paris, MO. Home has many updates including newer dishwasher and over/range in the kitchen, gas furnace and central air, gas water heater, paint, carpet and tile. Garage has 2 openers. Extra large 240 ft. x 150 ft. lot. $119,900.

Ranch Home on 11 scenic acres, newer 3 large br, 2 baths, extra large kitchen, energy efficient, Covered & open wood decks plus cov-

ered patio, 3 detached buildings near Indian Creek Marina. Great Price, only $134,900.

SALE

IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MON-

ROE COUNTY, MISSOURIJudge or Division: PROBATECase Number: 13MN-PR00018In the Estate of BARBARA A. ENSOR,Decreased

NOTICE OF LETTERS

TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

(Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BARBARA A ENSOR, Decedent:

On April 15, 2013, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was ap-pointed the personal repre-sentative of the estate of BAR-BARA A ENSOR, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri. The person-al representative may admin-ister the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Divi-sion of the Circuit Court, un-less a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name, business address and phone number of the personal representative is: CHARLES F. ENSOR 21141 ROUTE F HOLLIDAY, MO 65258

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business ad-dress and phone number is:

MICHAEL ANTHONY BICKHAUS, 525 JERSEY, P 0 BOX 1069, QUINCY, IL 62306.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publica-tion of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representa-tive, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the full-est extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and

such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent’s death: 03-15-2013 Date of first publi-cation: April 24, 2013

Heather D. Wheeler, Circuit Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.Published on: April 25, May 2,

9, 16 and 23, 2013IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY,

MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVI-SION

In the Matter OF D.R.K., a minor and Joseph E. Livers and Sarah A. Livers, Petitioners. Case No.: 13MN-JU00007

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY

PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to:

Bobby Jo Kirkpatrick, father of D.R.K. You are notified that an action has been com-menced against in you in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, Juvenile Di-vision, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Adoption of D.R.K., a mi-nor, the names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above and the name and address of the attorney for the Petitioners is Richard J. Fredrick, 304 N. Washington, Paris, Missouri 65275. You are further notified that, un-less you file an answer or other

pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days of first publica-tion, April 24, 2013, judgment by default will be entered against you.

Heather D. Wheeler (signed) Clerk (seal)

Published on: April 25, May 2, 9 and 16, 2013

TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Edward M Doyle, and Amanda K Doyle Trustee’s Sale:

For default in payment of debt and performance of ob-ligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Edward M Doyle, and Amanda K Doyle dated May 31, 2007 and re-corded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Monroe County, Missouri in Book 323, Page 880 the undersigned Suc-cessor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 2:05 p.m.), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Paris, County of Monroe, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Mon-roe County, State of Missouri, to wit:

THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUAR-TER OF SECTION 20 IN TOWNSHIP 53 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST OF THE FIFTY [FIFTH] PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. EXCEPTING THERE-FROM THE NORTH 15 FEET THEREOF. ALSO EXCEPTING THERE-FROM THAT PART HERETOFORE CON-VEYED TO THE STATE OF MISSOURI FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. ALSO, ALL THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE

SOUTHWEST QUAR-TER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 53 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI, LYING EAST OF STATE ROUTE ZZ AS NOW LOCATED. [THE IN-FORMATION CON-TAINED IN BRACKETS HAS BEEN ADDED TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.]

to satisfy said debt and cost.MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee612 Spirit DriveSt. Louis, MO 63005(636) 537-0110File No: 108076.052913.304639 FC

NOTICEPursuant to the Fair Debt

Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no informa-tion concerning the collection of this debt may be given with-out the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of com-petent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to col-lect a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used for that purpose.Published on: May 2, 9, 16 and

23, 2013IN THE 10TH CIRCUIT

COURT, MONROE COUN-TY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division:PROBATECase Number: 13MN-PR00020In the Estate of M. HOMER GRAY, Decreased.

NOTICE TO CRED-ITORS

(Small Estate)To All Persons Interested

in the Estate of M HOMER GRAY, Decedent.

On 04-22-2013 a small es-tate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe

County, Missouri.All creditors of the dece-

dent, who died on 23-NOV-2012, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limita-tion period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the re-cipient to indicate that the

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

Date of first publication is May 2, 2013.

Published on: May 2 and 8, 2013

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NEW LISTING!!!

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at $90,000Spacious 1.5 Story Home with five bedrooms and

two baths. Situated on two

406 W. Monroe Street, Paris - Priced to Sell

at $89,900Beautiful 1900’s home with

lovely layout. Main level consists of open Living and Dining Room, Kitchen, and

half bath. Step-downfamily room, currently used as play room/office. Large

Laundry Room and 3/4 bath. Upper level features three nice size bedrooms, large full bath, and bonus room/

hobby room!

large lots! Home features formal dining room, lovely front porch and large side deck. Close to downtown and city

park. Ample storage throughout this home!

24651 Monroe Road 473, Stoutsville - $52,000

Well maintained one bed-room, one bath home situated on .53 acre lot just off Highway

24. Great starter home or weekender. New vinyl siding

and windows.

505 Pitts Street, Paris

Price Reduced to $4,000!

Vacant Building Lot (83 x 90) in Paris.

Located close to downtown and within walking distance to schools. Quiet neighborhood.

BID NOTICE

Paris Senior Citizens Center is accepting bids for a pool table. Bids starting at $150. Highest bid will be accepted on May 31 at 12:30 p.m.

Located in dining room of Paris Senior Citizens Center, 112 E. Marion, Paris, MO 65275.

660-327-5824.

TAWNEY ESTATE ITEMS FOR SALE: Fruit Jars, Tools, Kitchen,

Bedroom (just about everything).Open Monday at 10 a.m.Come in and make offer!

To make an appointment for times for when we’re not there,

Call 573-473-8744

What’s left will be in all town garage sale.

TAWNEY HOUSE416 E. Locust St., Paris, Mo.

INSURANCE

HELP WANTED

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CLASSIFIED ADS13A

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)

APARTMENT FOR RENT: R&R Apartments, 1006 E. Martin, Perry. 1 2- bed-room, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, snow removal. Call Frank or Shelly (573) 565-3392........................tfnFOR RENT: In Madi-son, Mo. 1 and 2 br. mobile home deposit and referenc-es required. Call 660-263-7533...................................15-4tFOR RENT: 24 ft. pasture har-row. Monroe County Coop, 660-327-4195...................16-3t38 ACRES CROP LAND FOR RENT: 2014 crop year Bottom land MF Salt River. Easy Access. In CRP un-til Oct. 2013. If interested please contact me before May 30, 2013. 660-266-3518..................................17-4tFOR RENT: Two bedroom, 2 bath upstairs apartment located 5 miles south of Monroe City on Hwy. J. $375 plus deposit and references. No pets. 573-565-8009 or 573-822-1179................18-2t

Little Rick’s Plumbing Plumbing • Heating

Cooling • Electrical WorkCall Little Rick Heitmeyer

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FOR YOUR ROCK HAULING NEEDS...Give me a call,

Keith Baker 660-651-2129

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Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

HAYHURST REAL ESTATE23815 Hwy 24 West • Paris, MO

www.hayhurstrealestate.com

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

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

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

FOR SALE THANK YOUFOR RENT

AUCTION

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Cell: 573-473-7468

CallToday!

Clifford Blackaby33388 Monroe Rd. 670Stoutsville, MO 65283

SERVICES

50¢ Per lb.100# = 55¢ Per lb.250# = 60¢ Per lb.

(Prices Subject to Change)

ALSO BUYINGCopper • Brass

Aluminum • Scrap Iron Stainless Steel • Auto Batteries

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

660-263-6811• 800-337-6811www.fusselmetals.com

Aluminum Cans(In 13 Gal. Bags or Larger)

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON

660-291-5921 • 800-404-3400

Auctioneer, Realtor,Appraiser

Hwy. 24, Madison, MO

HELP WANTED

The Holliday C-2 School is taking applications for a part-time Special Education teacher for the 2013-2014 school year

starting August 2013. The applicant must have Mild Cross/Catagorical certification and pass a background check. For

more information, call Megan Day @ 660-266-36412 or email: megan.day08@gmail.com. Applications will be taken

until May 2, 2013 at the Superintendent’s office in Holliday.

HELP WANTED

The Holliday C-2 School is taking applications for a part-time, one day a week, Counselor for the 2013-2014 school year starting August 2013. The applicant must have counseling

certification and pass a background check. For more information, call Megan Day @ 660-266-36412 or email:

megan.day08@gmail.com. Applications will be taken until May 2, 2013 at the Superintendent’s office in Holliday.

Vetericyn Pink Eye Spray, LA200, back rubs, bullets, fly spray, Permectrin, fly dust, dust bags and wasp spray. Available at Monroe County Coop, 660-327-4195...................................16-3tZ-Tag, Allflex Tags and tag-gers. Syringes, needles, OB chains and handles. Mon-roe County Coop, 660-327-4195...................................16-3tPurina mineral, calf creep, SuperLix 2HL and Accu creep. Also available creep feeders to rent or by. Mon-roe County Coop, 660-327-4195...................................16-3tKeep those moles under con-trol with our RCO Mole and Gopher Patrol available at Monroe County Coop, 660-327-4195...........................16-3t

PERENNIAL POT20 Different Perennials, Annuals,

Geraniums, Zowie and More, Tomato Plants

225 St. Elmo, Paris660-327-1227

Open: Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

SMALL PLASTICS COM-PANY FOR SALE: Oper-ate full or part time. Move to your area. 563-872-4671..................................17-2tFOR SALE: Side by side refrigerator, almond color. Works great. 660-327-6502 or 660-327-5895............18-2tFOR SALE: Executive office black chair 660-327-6502 or 660-327-5895................18-2t

DRIVERS-OTR: Immediate openings! 2500+ miles/week! Home weekends! Medical/Dental available! 3yrs verif.exp, CDL-A and Clean MVR! Call 877-659-2491...........17-2tPARIS R-II IS TAKING AP-PLICATIONS for a full-time custodian, evening hours, 40 hours a week with benefits and vacation. This is a year round position. You must be 18 years or older. Please ap-ply at 740 Cleveland St. Paris, Mo....................................17-2tHELP WANTED: COOK part-time/weekends and eve-nings will train the right per-son. EXPERIENCED BAR-TENDER part-time/weekends and evenings. Apply in person Thursday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Hitching Post, Rt. J, Monroe City.....................18-1t

NOTICE POSTED NO TRESPASS ALL

PROPERTIES OWNED BY BOB NAGER

All previous access or use agreements, both verbal and written prior to today’s date

4/12/2013 are revoked.Trespassers will be prosecuted.

HELP WANTEDOpportunity for Ag Farm Machinery Salesperson.

Must have Ag sales experience, self-motivated, strong Ag background and organization/computer skills.

Will be expected to work in team environment and work closely with management. Employee benefits include:

Insurance, Vacation & 401K Send resumes to:

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SERVICES

MONROE MANOR NURSING HOMEis looking for hard working, dependable, long term employees. If interested in working with a team of professional healthcare

providers, Monroe Manor is interested in you!We have the following position available:

Full Time LPN – Night Shift10:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. • Every other weekend

Full Time LPN - Evening Shift2 - 10:30 p.m. • Every other weekend

Employee benefits include: Insurance*Sick Pay*Vacation*Personal Days*

Apply at Monroe Manor200 South Street • Paris, MO 65275

(660) 327-4125

Thanks to all the people who donated baked goods and items to sale. Thank you to all the OATS folks who worked so hard

and those who came to buy our items. All efforts were very much appreciated!

The sale was a huge success!Thank you,

Monroe County OATS

Paris United Methodist Youth would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who helped support

our recent spaghetti dinner and dessert auction, which was

a huge success!

Thank you for the cards, calls, prayers, flowers and food in the death of our mom. Thank you to the EMT’s that helped mom. A special thank you to

Lois and Sparky Davis for opening your house to our out of town guests and thank you to First Baptist Church for

the wonderful dinner.

Larry and Pat PardekooperAndy and Geneva Lattin

Julie FordBulldog and Brenda Garnett

Tommy and Nancy GarnettBrenda Speers

We want to say a great big “THANK YOU” to all our family and friends who came, truly from far and near, to our

60th anniversary celebration and to those who sent cards, gifts and good wishes by

mail, in person or by phone. We owe a special thank you to our children, Gayle, Kevin and Julie for all they did to put

the day together. We still can’t believe everyone managed to keep it such a

surprise for us. Mary Mallory, you made still another beautiful cake, and we certainly appreciated it very much.

It was a wonderful day and we will always cherish the memories.

Homer and Mary McCollum

Thank you to everyone for their prayers, cards, the churches of Florida for the meal, and for an

awesome visitation attendance. That was a great tribute for Gerald (Gabby) Sharp. However,

thanking each of you personally is not possible, so we hope this will be adequate.

Again, a heartfelt thank you to each of you.

THE FAMILY OF GERALD (GABBY) SHARPJoe and Verda Haiducek and familyMartin and Lois Olivas and family

Arnold and Wanda Sharp and family

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?Call or stop by

Main Street Salon to make an appointment for our

Mother’s Day pedicure special.

Enjoy dessert while getting your toes ready for summer!

204 N. Main Street, Paris, Mo. • 660-327-4317

BID NOTICE

BID NOTICE

Monroe County Health Department seeks bids for the purchase and installation of approx.. 205 sq yds

of nylon or tweed carpet. Bids will be accepted until close of business May 15, 2013.

For more information, contact Paula Delaney, Administrator, 310 North Market, Paris, MO 65275.

(660) 327-4259, ext. 240.

BID NOTICE

Monroe County Health Department will be taking bids for a financial and compliance audit of health department funds for the years of 2011 and 2012.

The audit must meet federal funding audit require-ments. Bids will be accepted until close of business May 15, 2013. For more information, please contact

Paula Delaney, Administrator, 310 North Market, Paris, MO 65275. (660) 327-4259, ext. 240.

Thursday, May 2, 2013Monroe County Appeal • www.monroecountyappeal.com14A

AREA VITALSD.G. Hill 1960-2013

D.G. Hill, 52, of Mexico, formerly of Paris, passed away Tuesday, April 23, at the Audrain Medical Center, in Mexico, from complications due to a heart attack. He was born Oct. 3, 1960, in Paris, the son of Dorsey George Hill, Sr. and Martha K. (King) Hill. He gradu-ated from Paris R-II High School, Paris, in 1979.

D.G. loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fish-ing, camping and gardening as well as a good game of pool. He received the Life Rank with the Boy Scouts of America in 1973. As a scout he explored Philmont Scout Ranch at High Adventure Base in Cimarron, N.M. where he hiked and camped a 97-mile trail in the mountains. D.G. enjoyed all of his nieces and nephews and never hesitated to help with the kids when needed.

He is survived by his parents, Dorsey and Martha, a brother, George Edward Hill (Jackie) Bordeleau, of Paris, two sisters, Susan Renee (Hill) Honaker and Mary Beth (Hill)(Jim) Gehringer, of Mexico, neph-ews, Eric Michael (Heidi) Bordeleau, Nathan Michael Gehringer, Kyle Wayne (Elizabeth) Culbertson, Jason Conrad Honaker, Michael Ryan Honaker, Scott An-thony Honaker, nieces, Brandy Nicole Bordeleau, Amy Lynn (Richie) Heigl, Kristy Lee Gehringer, Stephanie Renee (Jeremy) Batty, great-nephews, Austin Miller Wilkerson, Leo Simon Bounds, Drake Landen Heigl and one great-niece, Maddison Harper Hinnah.

Memorial services were held at the Agnew Funeral Home, in Paris, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, with Reverend John Grimmett officiating. Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m., on Saturday. Burial was in South Fork Cemetery, near Santa Fe.

Honorary pallbearers were D.G.’s nephews, Eric Mi-chael Bordeleau, Kyle Wayne Culbertson, Jason Conrad Honaker, Michael Ryan Honaker, Scott Anthony Hon-aker and Jeremy Lee Hinnah.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers Council, 1203 Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201 or South Fork Presbyterian Church, 12454 Monroe Rd. 657, P.O. Box 323, Perry, MO 63462.

D.G. Hill

DONALD POORE 1944-2013On April 21, Donald

Poore, Shelbina, passed away and went home to be with the Lord.

Donnie was born to Roy Leslie and Nora Lou-ise Ragsdale Poore, of Shelbina, on March 24, 1944. He spent his child-hood on a farm south of Shelbina. He lost his dear daddy in 1953 at the ten-der age of nine, and gave his life to God at a young age. He started farming at a very early age to help his mother. He gradu-ated from Shelbina High School in 1962. Donnie married his high school sweetheart Dorothy Ann Snider, July 25, 1964. He always told her that he loved her since he first picked her out at her 8th grade graduation. He swept her off to the farm, and there they settled to start and raise a family of their own. Together they had three children; first Julie, then Michael, and finally Christie. He was a relentlessly devoted fa-ther, and he raised his three children to love the Lord. Eventually, when he was blessed with daugh-ter- and son-in-laws he embraced and loved them as though they were his own. They blessed him with six grandchildren whom he loved very much.

Donnie never knew a stranger. You would never meet a harder worker, but even with farming and with tending the hogs he still made time to have a picnic lunch under the shade tree, run off to the lake to go waterskiing, help a neighbor in their time of need, contribute deeply to his college and career Sunday school class and to the youth of the church, and play racquetball. Philippians 2:3-4 says “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one an-other as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests

of others.” Donnie was a prime example of the message in these verses, and faithfully showed that throughout his life.

Donnie was a lifelong member of the First Bap-tist Church, of Shelbina, where he served as a teacher, deacon, and youth helper. He spent his life loving the work he did, and did not believe in retirement since it was never mentioned in the Bible. He cherished time spent with his grandchil-dren and loved teaching them all the things he was passionate about. He was always finding new and innovative ways to do something better. He even patented several ideas, in-cluding a farrowing house for sows and what he called the Bin Life Tower, a grain bin entrapment prevention device.

He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of the home; daughter Julie and Richard Ensor and their three children Jus-tin, Kathryn, and Luke; son Michael and Jea-nette Poore and their two daughters Courtney and Caitlyn; daughter Chris-tie and Shad Fisher and daughter Ashlyn; two sisters Charlette (Hurley) Schwieter, of Shelbina and Barbara (Dennis) Moutray, of O’Fallon; and sister- and brother-in-laws Bob and Frances Snider, Roger and Kay McElroy, Sam and Con-nie Snider, Dan and Ida Greening, and Jim and Sarah Bradley. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 25, at the First Bap-tist Church, in Shelbina, with Dr. Mike Parris offici-ating. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., on Wednesday, April 24, at Greening-Ea-gan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina.

Memorials may be made to the First Bap-tist Church (Kum Dub) Class Scholarship, Church Building Fund or to the Gideons International.

Freddie Lee McBride 1917-2013Freddie Lee McBride,

95, Centralia, passed away Saturday, April 27, at the Stuart House, in Centralia. He was born June 30, 1917, son of the late John F. and Sudie (Howell) Mc-Bride. On Nov. 8, 1939 he was united in marriage to Nell Frances Dailey. She preceded him in death on May 26, 1996.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one daughter Norma Lee Reynolds and her hus-band Carl, of Centralia; one grandson Darren Reynolds and his wife Rob-in, of Centralia; two great grandchildren Makenna and Sawyer Reynolds; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his wife and parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

He had been a farmer his whole life. He lived, owned, and operated his

farm for 67 years. He was a member of Tulip Chris-tian Church. He was also a member of the American Angus Association, and a former member of the Howard County Angus Association and the Mis-souri Angus Association. He was an avid dancer and enjoyed spending time on his farm with his cattle, dogs and cats. He also enjoyed gardening and growing flowers, especially roses.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, at the Oliver Fu-neral Home, in Centralia. Interment was in the Centralia City Cemetery. Visitation was from 11 a.m., until service time on Tuesday, April 30, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia. Memorial con-tributions may be made to the Tulip Christian Church c/o Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may also be made to the family at oliverfuneral-home@yahoo.com

Elizabeth Hellmer and Thaddeaus DeOrnellis to wed Tuesday, May 14

Ken and Kim Hellmer, Woodland Park, Colo., and Ted and Nancy DeOrnellis, Paris, would like to an-nounce the wedding of their children Kerry Elizabeth Hellmer and Thaddeaus Nathaniel DeOrnellis on May 14. The ceremony will be held in the Swan Creek Cha-pel, at Sparta.

The couple met and will graduate from College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, on May 12. The future bride will be graduating with a Bachelor’s in Family and Consumer Science. The future groom will be graduat-ing with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Educational Stud-ies. Both are employed at the Tanger Outlet Center, in Branson.

There will be a reception in the Paris Community Building, behind the City Office, on Sunday, May 19, from 2-6 p.m. Refreshments will be cake and punch and the event will be a meet and greet and social hour. All who wish to attend are welcome and encouraged to come!

Elizabeth Hellmer, left, and Thaddeaus Nathaniel DeOrnellis to wed.

Obituaries✝

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Joe Billings, 78 of Par-is, passed away on Sun-day, April 28, at Monroe Manor Nursing Home, in Paris.

Mr. Billings was born on Nov. 10, 1934, in Hannibal, the son of George and Myrle How-

Joe Billings 1934-2013

Joe Billings

ard Billings. He married Dorothy Faye William-son on Dec. 31, 1963, in Hannibal. She survives at home. Other survivors include 4 children; Anita Lafferty, of Centralia, Rita Jo (Tony) Willing-ham, of Madison, Joey (Dana) Billings, of Paris, and Susie (Ron) Reyn-olds, of Paris; nine (9) grandchildren; nine (9) great-grandchildren; six (6) sisters, Gwenda Wil-son, Lois Barnard, Janice Carey, Janet Epperson, Judy Billings and Annie Foutes, all of Hannibal. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jerry Comstock, one sis-ter, three brothers, one son-in-law, Butch Lafferty and one brother-in-law.

He was employed by Paris Manufacturing and then went to work for the City of Paris, where he re-tired after 23 years.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., on Wednes-day, at Agnew Funeral Home, with Reverend John Grimmett officiat-ing. Visitation was held from 12 p.m., until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Monroe County Cancer Supporters.

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