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City of Paris 2012 Water Report

Paris MERCURYPage 3

Madison C-3/Holliday C-2 School Boards meet

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Local entrepreneurs create Barking Butterfly Bakery to battle cancer

DAR and American Legion sponsor Flag Day program

O’Toole Award Winners - Again... SUBMITTED PHOTO Left to right, Ralls County Circuit Clerk Gina Jameson, Ralls County Associate Circuit Judge David Mobley, Monroe County Associate Circuit Judge Michael Wilson, 10th Circuit Judge Rachel Bringer, Missouri Supreme Court Justice Mary R. Rus-sell, Marion County Associate Circuit Judge John Jackson, Marion County (Palmyra) Circuit Clerk Valerie Munzlinger, Marion County (Hannibal) Circuit Clerk Carolyn Conners and Monroe County Circuit Clerk Heather Wheeler.

James Monroe Chapter of the DAR sponsor Flag Day program... The James Monroe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored a Flag Day program, at the Monroe County Courthouse in Paris. Left to right, Mary Beth Mitchell, Jan Smiley Carter, Carol Comstock, Dorothy Walser, Sarah Crow, An-nette Azdell, Chyerl Varvil, and Regent Lola Worley. APPEAL PHOTO

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Graduation and Eighth Grade Promotion pictures are available

for pick-up at the high school until Friday, June 29,

between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

10th Circuit Court honored with O’Toole Award for 9th time

Voter registration to end on July 11 for primary

On behalf of the 10th Judicial Circuit, Presiding Judge Rachel Bringer accepted the 2011 Daniel O’Toole and Permanency awards, presented by Judge Mary R. Rus-sell of the Missouri Supreme Court. This is the ninth time the 10th Circuit, which includes Marion, Monroe and Ralls coun-ties, has received the O’Toole Award and the third time the 10th Circuit has received the Permanency Award. Also accepting the awards were Marion County Judge John J. Jackson, Monroe County Judge Michael P. Wilson, and Ralls County Judge David C. Mobley.

O’Toole AwardThe O’Toole Award is given to circuits

for efficiently managing and processing cases during fiscal 2011. Judge Bring-er said, “I am very grateful to all of the judges, clerks, juvenile officers, and at-torneys practicing in the 10th Circuit for

their efforts to resolve cases as quickly as possible.”

Missouri’s case-processing time stan-dards, which became effective in 1997, serve as guidelines for the time various kinds of cases should take to handle. For example, half of civil cases should be dis-posed within 12 months, and 90 percent of civil cases should be disposed within 18 months. The guidelines recognize that some cases are more complex and require more time. They are designed as tools, therefore, to achieve the overall goals of efficiency, productivity and quality of jus-tice rather than as absolute requirements. “Justice really isn’t justice unless it’s time-ly,” said the Honorable Michael P. Wilson, Monroe County Associate Circuit Judge. “If any part of our legal system–clerks, prosecutors, defenders, juvenile officers, or judges—fails to do its part, then our people don’t receive what they have a right to expect. We are blessed to have a 10th Circuit team that works well together.”

Judge Russell explained the purpose of the award. “Daniel O’Toole left as his leg-acy his commitment to an efficient judi-

ciary,” Judge Russell said. “This commit-ment is crucial – timely case processing is fundamental to an effective judicial sys-

Barking Butterfly Bakery entrepreneurs, left to right, Kendall Mason, Carly McCall and Morgan McCall show off their price board at a Monroe County event. APPEAL PHOTO

Under a gorgeous sunny day and with approximately 50 residents in attendance, the James Monroe Chapter of the Daugh-ters of the American Revolution, in as-sociation with the American Legion Post 221 of Paris, held their third annual Flag Day ceremony on the northwest corner of the Monroe County Courthouse lawn on Thursday, June 14, at 3 p.m.

Those present from the DAR chapter in-cluded Regent Lola Worley, Registrar Jan Smiley Carter, Treasurer Dorothy Wals-er, Recording Secretary Annette Azdell, Chaplain Carol Comstock, Chyerl Varvil, Sarah Painter Crow, and Mary Beth Mitchell. Those representing the Legion Post were Lloyd Miller, Bob Mitchell, Jerry Holmes, George Hunter, J.D. Long, Harold Wilson and Danny Purdy.

Regent Worley welcomed everyone to the ceremony celebrating the history of the American Flag.

"The stars and stripes represent the very best of this nation,” said Worley.

Carter led the Pledge of Allegiance fol-lowed by Crow and Varvil reading a his-

tory of Flag Day after which Walser read the Clinton proclamation from 1996 pro-claiming June 14, 1996, as Flag Day and the week beginning June 9, 1996, as Na-tional Flag Week.

“This week and throughout the year lets do everything we can to teach the youth about the flag,” said Comstock.

Azdell presented a poetry reading en-titled “I Am The Flag” by Ruth Apperson Rouss. Mitchell led the singing of the Na-tional Anthem and God Bless America.

“Today millions of Americans celebrate Flag Day by waving Old Glory in front of their home or business,” said Sarah Crow.

Carter presented tattered American flags to Lloyd Miller of the American Legion that will be taken to Moberly with other old flags for ceremonial disposal.

“Local veterans’ organizations have some really moving ceremonies to prop-erly dispose of old flags,” said Miller.

Comstock read a prayer that was followed by three of the American Legion guard fir-ing three volleys and then the playing of Taps to end the patriotic ceremony.

According to Monroe County Clerk San-dra Francis, Voter Registration deadline for the Aug. 7, Primary election, will be Wednesday, July 11.

Clerk Francis encourages everyone who moves within the county or changes their

names to notify the County Clerk’s Office, so that the voter rolls will be correct for the August election.

Seventeen-year-olds who will be 18 years old by Election Day, Aug. 7 are eli-gible to register now.

Three young ladies from the local area have banded together to form their own company. Are they trying to make money for themselves to buy things? No they are not. These unselfish youth are working hard to try and make a difference versus cancer.

Sisters Carly (13) and Morgan (11) Mc-Call and cousin Kendall Mason (9) have started the Barking Butterfly Bakery. These successful entrepreneurs make dog biscuits, fabric bones, soaps and Sweet-N-Spicy Popcorn in their thriving business with its one goal – defeat cancer today.

The McCalls have lost all four grandpar-ents to cancer and their cousin Kendall has lost two grandparents, a great-grandmother and a 4-H Extension leader.

The girls are “Barking Mad” at cancer and who came blame them!

The young ladies have been active in ev-ery event they can get to from the Monroe County Cancer Supporters “Blow Cancer Away” fundraiser; Relay For Life of Ran-dolph County, Bark For Life, Columbia; Pink Out Basketball, Madison; No One Fights Alone - Jacquie’s Barn, Monroe County Extension; Survivor Luncheon, Paris; Run 4 Her Life, Moberly; to form-

ing what is so far the largest team for the Susan G. Komen Race/Walk For The Cure, in Columbia, Sept. 16.

If it is an event to battle cancer you will see their smiling faces and bright colored outfits at the forefront. At this weekend’s Relay For Life of Monroe County the group will feature their signature items but they will also be tie-dying t-shirts with the “colors of cancer.” Morgan came up with the design - “I Hate Cancer” and the girls will dye the shirts in any color scheme that the customer wants.

“It is a fundraiser for cancer and I really like doing it,” said Kendall. “We make dog treats and soap and we are always coming up with new ideas and trying things out.”

“We go to lots of events to help fight can-cer,” added Kendall.

“I do this mostly to raise awareness of cancer and to help the Monroe County Cancer Supporters,” said Morgan. “I enjoy going to the events to see how many people are there. It is fun to see them coming for a good cause.”

“I did this because my dog is my best friend, he helps me through everything,” said Carly. “I decided to make dog treats so people could spend more time with their

digs.”“I hate cancer cause of what my aunt went

through and I lost my four grandparents to cancer,” said Carly. “That’s why I hate can-cer.”

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“Monroe County’s youngest entrepre-neurs/philanthropists are proving that the power of a child can change the world to be a better place,” said proud Aunt Barb Mc-Call.

The 2012 Relay For Life of Monroe County will be this weekend, Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, at the Paris Courthouse. This year’s theme is “Colors For A Cure.”

This annual American Cancer Society signature event begins at 6 p.m., with the Survivor Lap and ends at 6 a.m. the follow-ing morning.

This year’s schedule of events includes:Joyce Penny will be the 2012 Relay For

Life of Monroe County guest speaker. Pen-ny is a four-time cancer survivor and gives a heartfelt, moving story!

Opening innovation by Pastor Donna Scott and closing prayer by Pastor Fran

Relay For Life of Monroe County will take place

on Saturday, June 23, 6 p.m. to Sunday, June 24, 6 a.m.

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Paris to host Relay For Life of Monroe County, Saturday, June 23

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by Lisa Talton

The Power of a FatherJust a Thought

I hope all the fathers out there had a wonderful, relaxed and fun Father’s Day. I want to share a poem I wrote

about the power a father has on his chil-dren. It can be a good thing or a not so good thing depending on what the father chooses to do. So to all you father’s out there who have made positive impacts on your children’s lives we say thank you and to those of you fathers out there who maybe have not-know it is never too late to start.

A father’s words spoken to his children are very powerful. His encouraging words can lift up their souls and make them feel like they can accomplish anything. The compliments he gives can build up their self esteem and make them feel like they are worthy.

When a father tells his daughter, “You are beautiful” it makes it easier for her to love herself. When a father tells his son, “I am proud of you” it makes it easier for him to believe in himself.

But a father’s words are also very pow-erful. His hurtful words can put a tear in their souls and make them feel like they are failures. His negative words can cause them to believe they will never be good enough. His words never spoken can keep them guessing if they are loved or not loved.

When a father never tells his daughter, “You are beautiful” she either believes she is not or she goes out into the world trying to find someone who will tell her she is. When a father never tells his son, “I am proud of you” it can create a void that the son tries to fill with the wrong things.

There is power in a father’s touch giv-en to his children. A warm embrace can

soothe their woes and make them feel protected. A hand held or a kiss given can let them know they are loved and every-thing is going to be okay which is a feel-ing they can cherish forever.

There is beauty in a child crawling up into their father’s lap and snuggling be-side him. There is joy felt when a father gives his child a big hug or a high five to let them know I’m here for you.

But there is also power in a father’s touch not given to his children. When a father never lovingly embraces his child, it can create a feeling of loneliness and a feeling of being loved from a distance. When a child never feels the love of their father through a physical touch like a hug or a hand held it can make it hard for them to show love to others.

There is power in a father’s presence among his children. His presence alone can make them feel safe. Knowing he will never leave them gives them a sense of security and takes away the worry.

When a father makes time to hang out with his children, they can feel like they are special and worthy of his time. When a father is involved in his children’s lives they can live a life of accountability and can carry a desire to achieve great things.

But there is also power in the lack of a father’s presence among his children. His absence can make a child feel like they are not good enough or that they are un-lovable. It can cause them to think it is their fault their father is not around. It can cause self hatred or mistrust in others.

Fathers have been given incredible pow-er that can affect a generation. It can make positive impacts which can change the world for the better or it can make nega-tive impacts which can change the world for the worse. Thank you to all the fathers who have used that power to make this world a better place!!! We appreciate all you do!!!

Just Ask Dave...Small towns… Big cities… There is something to be said for each of these

and I have lived in both. When we moved to a small town in Missouri,

Sally told me that instead of 12,000,000 people in the local area I just had to remove some of the needless zeros and instead have 1,200.

But no matter how long I live in a small town it will never cease to amaze me when people rally round a cause and make it their own.

It is true that big cities have people that help oth-ers and are active in the community and maybe because it is magnified by the small size and the closeness of your neighbors that small town life seems more friendly and helpful.

I have seen people here rally around disaster victims, accident victims, families, friends, neighbors or just to help the guy up the street who has fallen on hard times. I have seen the local populous bring food, work to build a barn, cut grass, shovel snow, harvest crops and do a multitude of other helpful related tasks in support of their neighbors and friends or maybe even a stranger.

Walking down the busy streets of New York City you have the sense that everyone around you is lost in their own individual world. They are focused on their destina-tion and will not be deterred from getting there in the most direct method be that made possible by crossing in the middle of a crowded street or elbowing their way through a crowded store to use the far street exit. Locally, a large portion of the popu-lation is never without a wave or a kind word as you pass. It is truly amazing.

But this week I have been humbled by visiting with three young women (ages 9-13) who saw a cause and decided that they collectively were going to do something about it. Sisters Carly and Morgan McCall and Cousin Kendall Mason have started a busi-ness dedicated to the eradication of cancer in any shape or form. Every penny they raise, outside of the cost of supplies, goes in some way, shape or form into an avenue that, at its core, is working on defeating cancer.

These young entrepreneurs have started Barking Butterfly Bakery to help their cause. This business however knows no one product nor might this week’s direction be the same as next weeks. But no matter what the direction of products, inventory or activity the end goal remains the same – end, eradicate, defeat or just plain destroy cancer.

These young people according to their parents and grandparents took this project and ran with it. They continue to morph their “company” into a changing vehicle driven to improve sales and maximize profit. They then turn that profit into some kind of donation to a cancer fighting organization of their choice.

How can you help you ask? It’s simple - visit their tie-dying t-shirt booth at this weekend’s Relay For Life of Monroe County, in Paris, and lets give them a hand on their road to extinguishing cancer.

Have a great week!

David Eales

Wood Brown, champion fiddler of Mon-roe County, and William Stalcup of Clar-ence, the Shelby County champion, will meet at Paris and fiddle it out to see which is the better man.

I.L. Ely and Wm. Keith are building a five room house for Alva Crow on the place he bought from Jack Hatten, near Victor.

Benjamin H. Gee and Miss Elsa N. Walder of Madison vicinity were married by Dr. C.F. Richmond.

Dr. Jo Wilson, has opened a dentist office over the National Bank.

Miss Essie McGee gave a lawn dinner party served picnic style Sunday evening.

Mrs. Lottie Keith Vaughn returned Mon-day from a nine month stay in Chicago where she took a course in a college of music.

Misses Twila Houghton, Sloan Gwynn and Amy Orton left Sunday for Canton where they will attend Culver-Stockton College this summer.

E.M. Alexander and Mrs. Edgar P. Blan-ton united with the Baptist Church Sunday morning.

Owners of the H.R.H. Hosiery Mills at Moberly have submitted to Paris people a plan by which the new branch factory they have in mind can be established in Paris.

Twin daughters were born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hunter of near Goss.

Near the old covered bridge in the north part of Paris is the home of Miss Alice and Miss Mary Hanna. It is a treat to visit this home and pass through the beautiful flower garden so pleasingly arranged by Miss Mary.

Dr. and Mrs. D.N. Boatner and fam-ily of New York, will leave there early in July for a trip to Ottawa, Canada, and on to Paris, where they plan to spend the re-mainder of the summer at Rosedale Camp.

Mrs. Mary Acuff believes Monroe is the record county of this size for the summer of people who are in the summer school this year. She has been checking the lists in the various colleges and the University.

A committee headed by Col. M.R. Eichor this week raised the fund for the providing of free fireworks for the Paris community and trade territory for July 4.

Governor and Mrs. John M. Dalton of Jefferson City dropped in unexpectedly and unannounced at Paris Saturday after-noon for a visit with friends after having attended a meeting at Kirksville and after having visited the Mark Twain Park and Shrine at Florida.

Miss Elaine Totsch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Totsch of north of Holliday, was graduated the week of June 10 from the Barnes Hospital School of Nursing at St. Louis.

Attendance at the Mark Twain State Park at Florida jumped from 25,130 in May of 1962 to 31,675 in May.

Miss Sally Painter left for Columbia to attend Girl’s State. She is a representative of the Paris American Legion Auxiliary. The activities will be held on the Stephens College campus.

R.B. Sproul, manager of the local Pro-duction Credit Association office attended the ninth annual Cooperative Production short course held at the University of Mis-souri in Columbia.

Bill Herron of Paris is now stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina as a member of the 504th Infantry of the 82nd Airborne Division.

George Phillips of New London has ac-cepted the position as new manager of the Monroe County Farm Bureau Service Co. and took over his new duties.

When the equipment from Roy John-ston’s station was sold at auction last Sat-urday, a little bit of local history went with each piece. Johnston went into business almost forty years ago. The sale closed the book on one of Paris’ longest running chapters of downtown businessmen—a chapter that was begun way back in 1948.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crain, Holliday, and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Warbritton, Paris, an-nounce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Laura and Ryan at the First Bap-tist Church.

Brent Siron leaves Thursday for the U.S. Navy. He will be in Great Lakes, Ill. for his basic training. After basic he plans to attend school to become an aviation me-chanic.

Brandon Graupman, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Graupman, recently won first place in his division of the baby show at the Per-ry Old Fashion Days.

Michelle Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Collins, was named to the Dean’s List at Harding University in Arkansas.

Miss Nina Kay Donovan, daughter of Mac and Catherine Donovan of Holliday, was recently elected as secretary to the Missouri State 4-H Council.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Canaday of Madi-son would like to announce the engage-ment and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sandra Dee Canaday to William Scott Haynes, Moberly.

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Two separate instances of criticism of the way the Republican Party is doing business, or not doing business, were noted this week by prominent Republicans. First was Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor, who spoke out on the current state of politics in his party. He also stated that President Reagan and George H.W. Bush would not be able to be effective in the current state of hardened positions and lack of compromise.

The same theme was the topic of a recent Bar Association speech by our own former Senator John Danforth. Danforth is quoted as observing that “Government is broken” and that in today’s political climate “compromise is not tolerated.” He went on to criti-cize Rush Limbaugh and others for confrontational politics.

There are plenty of examples of the same kinds of hard edged politics on the Demo-cratic side as well as a lack of artful presentation of policies and procedures coming from the Obama administration. For example, the present dispute with church groups over the new rules on provision of contraception should and could have been handled much differently. Likewise Democrats, in an effort to protect and support their union core have missed an opportunity to acknowledge the obvious inability of states and cities to continue to pay the huge retirement burden of state and local union members whose benefits were set by earlier officials and in different times and situations. There is room here for real compromise.

In addition, liberal Democrats and very conservative Republicans can do a better job of listening to and heeding the voices of moderation in their respective parties. The big tent is the best tent in these times when party affiliation is on the decline.

It may take some talent and effort to be true to your beliefs and ethics and advocate for your position on legislation or rules while having respect and consideration for an oppo-nent with an opposing viewpoint, but we expect this approach from our leaders. It is far superior to the boxing match approach we see now where the goal is to win, not on the strength of your argument, but by how much damage you can inflict on your opponent. We can and should elect people who can compete and be successful without doing seri-ous damage to their opponents and ultimately to our country. We can hear and heed the voices of moderation.

Dave

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Where in Europe is Danielle Wheelan?Danielle Wheelan, Paris R-II student and daughter of Sidney and

Keaton Wheelan, is part of the Missouri Ambassadors of Music. The Missouri Ambassadors of Music will represent Missouri in a

16-day tour of seven European countries June 15-30.The Missouri Ambassadors is a highly select concert band, choir,

string orchestra and jazz band and has toured Europe numerous times. Students were selected on the basis of recommendations from their high school music teachers.

This year’s group will include 200 performers as well as 26 state band and choir directors who will serve as instructors and chaperones.

The tour itinerary will include concerts and sightseeing in London, Paris, Switzerland, Germany, Aus-tria, Liechtenstein and Italy. Editor’s Note: Danielle will give us a glimpse into her trip in daily reports.

Day 1: After a restful three hour sleep, we were off to the airport at three in the morning. We checked all of our luggage and the heavy instruments, which was quite a challenge and went through security. Sadly to say that was probably the most exciting the day got. We took a flight from St. Louis to Detroit and waited for our connecting flight to London. Our layover was 9 hours long, so it was a day full of nap taking and getting to know your band mates. Finally we boarded our flight around 11 p.m., and got to the London Airport at about 11:30 a.m. (about 5:30 a.m. for everybody back in the United States).Day 2: Everybody filed out of the airplane and into customs. It went fairly smooth; I think the airport fac-ulty just wanted us out of the airport. We got our luggage and instruments (luckily, no instruments were harmed) and headed onto a tour bus that took us straight to Windsor Castle. We were all disappointed because the Queen was not at her castle but we enjoyed the beautiful architecture and scenery. We didn’t stay there very long and we soon headed into the city towards the hotel but the views were just as amazing. I can’t put into words how beautiful it is here or how the vibe is so much different from every U.S. city I’ve been too. It is absolutely fantastic. At the hotel we met up with the people who flew out Atlanta and our group went out for a sightseeing walk. This concluded today’s events, but I don’t think anybody minded; we all needed our sleep.Day 3: Today was full of history and musical talent. The choir, orchestra, jazz band, and concert band played their first concert overseas. The choir and orchestra preformed at Wesley’s Chapel; the chapel was built in 1777 and is one of London’s most cherished historic treasures. The entire group of the Missouri Ambassadors of Music attended the Sunday service and listened to the Gospels. Next, the group headed to the Victoria Embankment Gardens to perform their pieces. The concert performed pieces such as “God Save the Queen”, “Stars and Stripes”, and a Pirates of the Caribbean theme song. The Londoners loved the music and even got up and danced to some of the jazz pieces. Overall the concerts were a success and so we set out in small groups and toured the city. We saw sights such as the London Eye, Big Ben, Parlia-ment and The Globe. The city is absolutely amazing. With every turn, you see another piece of history.Stay Tuned...

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Sidney Wheelan, left, and Danielle Wheelan as Danielle addresses the Paris Rotary Club about the Missouri Ambassadors of Music. APPEAL PHOTO

R-II board members authorize bids, accept teacher resignation

President Libby Williams called a special board meeting of the Paris R-II Board of Education to order at 4:01 p.m., on Thursday, June 14. Approval BidsThe board members approved bids for Package A and Package B from Five Oaks for windows and toilet partitions, subject to approval of suppliers from the architect. The board members authorized the

architect to negotiate the bids for roof repairs with Watkins Roofing. If they don’t get to a reasonable price then he is authorized to nego-tiate with Weather Craft. Approval of bids was tabled until the June 20 meeting. Authorize BidsThe board members authorized bids for dishwashers, carpet, bleachers, stage curtains, gym ceil-

ing/walls, concrete for sidewalks and bus loop, awnings, lighting, electrical, fire alarm systems/emergency lighting, restroom con-struction and bus. Motion carried 7-0.The board went into an approved closed session at 4:28 p.m. for subjects which may be discussed in a closed session with a closed vote and closed record pursuant to RSMo 610.021 Sections 3, and 13; hiring and individually identifiable personnel information. It was reported out of closed ses-sion that the board members ac-cepted the resignation of Spanish teacher Andrea Haley, effective immediately. Also, the board mem-bers voted to authorize advertising for an English and/or Math teach-ing position. With no further business the board members adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

According to the Missouri High-way Patrol, a motorcycle accident occurred at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, June 16, on U.S. 24 just west of Paris and this accident was fol-lowed by two additional accidents at the same location within four minutes, with a motorcycle passen-ger struck by two vehicles as she was crawling across the highway.

David W. Berry, 41, of Perry, was operating a 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycle east when it traveled off the right side of U.S. 24 3.5 miles west of Paris, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Berry lost control in the loose grav-el, and the bike overturned, throw-ing Berry and his passenger, Leah L. Berry, 40, also of Perry.

At 9:47 p.m., a 2010 Lincoln MKX traveling west and being driven by Benjamin W. Morgan, 23, of Moberly, first struck Leah Berry, and at 9:49 p.m., a second westbound vehicle, a 1999 Chevro-let driven by Kimberly A. Roberts, 42, of Moberly, hit her.

The Berrys were taken by Monroe City Ambulance to University Hos-pital in Columbia for treatment.

David Berry’s injuries were de-scribed by MHP as moderate and Leah Berry’s as serious.

Assisting on the scene were units of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and the Paris Rural Fire Department.

Motorcycle accident injures two near Paris

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Local students named to Linn Tech Dean’s List

Linn State Technical College would like to congratulate students who are eligible for the Dean’s List for the 2012 spring semester.

To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average be-tween 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale.

With more than 35 academic programs, Linn State Technical

College is Missouri’s only public two-year technical college with a statewide mission to prepare stu-dents for profitable employment and a life of learning.

Dean’s List RecipientsGlen McCurren; Paris William Ransdell; HollidayLaura Unterbrink; MadisonCaleb Middleton; Moberly

THE CITY OF PARIS2011 ANNUAL REPORT ON WATER QUALITY (Consumer Confidence Report)

This Report Is Not Being Mailed But Is Available At The City Office Or By Calling 660-327-4334

This Annual Water Quality Report is presented to customers of the City of Paris, MO and interested parties. This report details the quality of water delivered to users, the ef-forts made to provide safe drinking water and other information of interest. If you have any questions about the information presented or need additional information, please contact us at 660-327-4334. SOURCE OF DRINKING WATER The City of Paris purchases all water from the CC1 CCWWCMO2020421 Clarence Cannon Wholesale Water Commission. The water source for the CCWWC is Mark Twain Lake located in Monroe and Ralls Counties, Missouri. Mark Twain Lake is a surface water reservoir owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Our drinking water is supplied from another water system through a Consecutive Connection (CC). The Department of Natural Resources conducted a source water assessment to determine the susceptibility of our water source to potential contaminants. This process involved the establishment of source water area delineations for each well or surface water intake and then a contaminant inventory was performed within those delineated areas to assess potential threats to each source. Assessment maps and summary information sheets are available on the internet at http://maproom.missouri.edu/swipmaps/pwssid.htm. To access the maps for your water system you will need the state identification code, which is printed at the top of this report. The Source Water Inventory Project maps and information sheets provide a foundation upon which a more comprehensive source water protection plan can be developed. INFORMATION ON WATER QUALITYDrinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not nec-essarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

A. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultur-al livestock operations, and wildlife.B. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, indus-trial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.C. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as ag-riculture, urban stormwater runoff, and resi-dential uses.D. Organic chemical contaminants, includ-ing synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial process-es and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.E. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Department of Natural Resourc-es prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Depart-ment of Health regulations establish limits in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the gen-eral population. Immuno-compromised per-sons such as persons with cancer undergo-

ing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. Environmental Protection Agency/Centers for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If you would like be observe the decision-making process that affects drinking water quality or if you have any further questions about your drinking water report, please call us at 660-327-4334 to inquire about scheduled meetings or contact persons.Definitions: (1) MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. (2) MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using best available treatment technology. (3) TT: Treatment Technique, or a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. (4) AL: Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. (5) 90th percentile: For lead and copper testing. 10% of test results are above this level and 90% are below this level. (6) Level found: is the average of all test results for a particular contaminant. (7) Range of Detection: Shows the lowest and highest levels found during a testing period, if only one sample was taken, then this number equals the level found. (8) MRLDG: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal, or the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. (9) MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant level, or the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.Abbreviations: (1) ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter. (2) ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter. (3) n/a: not applicable. (4) ntu: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, used to measure cloudiness in drinking water. (5) nd: not detectable at testing limits. (6) mfl: million fibers per liter, used to measaure asbestos concentration. The state has reduced monitoring requirements for certain contaminants to less often than once per year because of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Records with a sample year more than one year old are still considered representative.Special Lead and Copper Notice: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing, Paris is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbingcomponents. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tapfor 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish tohave your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure isavailable from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline(800-426-4791) or at http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead/index.cfm.

Madison TIMESThursday, June 21, 2012 4 Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com

The Madison C-3 Board of Edu-cation met in regular session on Wednesday, June 13, at 7 p.m., in the Superintendent’s office. Ap-proval was given to the agenda and consent agenda items. Consent agenda items included the May 9, regular meeting minutes, the Zero Teachers Fund Transfer, the Grant Match Transfer, the May 2012 treasurer’s report and authoriza-tion for payment of invoices.

Principal Trisch Vessar presented the attendance, discipline and cur-riculum reports. Ms. Vessar also discussed 2012-13 handbook revi-sions and PBS. Fred Weibling gave the Superintendent’s report which included the legislative updates, enrollment report and building up-date. Mr. Weibling presented the 2012-13 proposed budget for ap-proval. The Superintendent also announced the school gymnasium will be closed beginning July 2 and will remain closed until further no-tice for annual floor maintenance.

In new business, the Board ap-proved the Agee Plumbing propos-al to repair a plumbing issue in the high school addition and approval was given to the 2012-13 budget. The Board accepted the resigna-tion of Dustin Williams. In unfin-ished business, the board approved continuing the senior trip by a vote of 5-1 with 1 member absent. Un-der policy review, the board ap-proved revising the charge limit for school meals to only 5 days charged and PO410 policy word-ing was revised to read that board meetings will usually be held the second Wednesday of each month.

The Board suspended regular session and entered into execu-

tive session pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (2)(3)(13)(1)(6) at 8:41 p.m., re-entered regular session at 9:23 p.m. During executive ses-sion, the Board approving offering 2012-13 probationary teacher con-tract to Sarah Elliott and additional 2012-13 extra duty contracts were

offered. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.

The Madison C-3 Board of Edu-cation will hold its next regular monthly meeting at 7p.m., on Wednesday, July 11, in the Super-intendent’s office.

Library Activities...Bryson Ames, of Holliday, stopped in at the Madison Public Li-brary on Friday, June 13, to create a “Glow Jar” as part of the Teen Reading Program, “Own the Night.” Using a little bit of everything, Bryson shows off his jar before going to check how it looks in the dark! Check out www.ldrl.org for upcoming events at the Madison and Paris Libraries this summer. Movies, crafts, and special pre-sentations are scheduled for the entire summer and we invite you to stop by. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Holliday C-2 Board of Education accepts fuel bid from MFA Oil

Madison C-3 School Board offers 2012-13 extra duty contracts

On June 12, the Holliday C-2 Board of Education met in a regu-lar session meeting at the school.

Members present included: David Pence, Heather Morgan, Mendy Blades, Heather Hayes and Sara Callison.

Also in attendance were Admin-istrator Carol Hall and Secretary Megan Day.

President David Pence called the regular session meeting to or-der at 7:05 p.m.

The minutes of the May 8 meet-ing and the current meeting’s agenda were approved. (All votes are unanimous except when indi-cated)

A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to ap-prove the bills as presented and a second motion was approved to set the budget to actual as of the end of June 2012.

Food Service: It was noted that the food service is running $16,467.50 in the red. The kitch-en and office staff will be explor-ing costs and looking for ways to save money in this department.

Old Business

Administrator Hall gave the Principal’s Report.

Administrator Hall gave pro-gram evaluations for Library, Buildings and Grounds, and Technology. The K-5 teachers will receive new i-Pads from a technology grant.

The board members accepted Karen Dent OT services for the 2012-2013 school year.

The board members approved a motion to have the staff watch more safety videos for insurance purposes.

Cindy Hultz, from Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District has contacted the school in re-gards to the preschool playground equipment received through their grant in 2010. The equipment is age specific and there are some questions as to what should be done since the preschool will not be there to utilize the structure.

It was reported that MSBA has come down with a new policy based on Senate Bill 54, which deals with disclosure of employee information to potential new em-ployers.

The board members approved a motion to approve the MSBA policies as presented.

TransportationIt was approved to use Cum-

mins Recovery out of Paris for bus repairs in 2012-2013.

MFA’s fuel bid of $11,074 for 3500 gallons of diesel fuel for the 2012-2013 school year was ac-cepted unanimously.

Administrator Hall presented bus routes for the 2012-2013 that added the incoming Kindergar-teners and removed the gradu-ating seniors. The board mem-bers unanimously approved the routes.

Building Maintenance: Lorie Atkins, from Goodwill, contact-ed the school in regards to having a volunteer come to work for the school during the summer. Jerry has agreed to supervise and will use the help to work on mainte-nance items.

It was reported that Pro-Clean out of Columbia will be coming to steam clean the carpets this Thursday. The regular cleaning didn’t seem to get everything so hopefully steam will help.

Closed Session in July: The board members voted to have an approved closed session meeting at the July meeting if necessary.

Next Meeting: The next regular board meeting was set for July 10, at 7 p.m.

With no further business the board members adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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Area NEWS Thursday, June 21, 2012 5Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com

Senior Center NewsJune 25--June 29

Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Monday - Baked Pork Chop, Fried Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Banana Delight, Sweet Potato BiscuitTuesday - Breakfast Enchilada, Hashbrowns, Melon Chunks, Cinnamon RollWednesday - Catfish, Potato Wedges, Cole Slaw, Am-brosia, Cornbread Thursday - Baked Ham, Baked Sweet Potato, Mac & Cheese, Lima Beans, Pineapple Cake, Wheat BreadFriday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Biscuit

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were: Donna Emmert and Dorothy Hufty. •Bingo was held on Monday, June 18, with 13 people par-

ticipating. The winners of a meal ticket were Betty Weaver and Harold Johannaber.

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Senior Center Director Tara Sheffield proclaims June 15 - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Elder Abuse Awareness...Tara Sheffield, Paris Senior Center Director and the Monroe County Commissioners declared June 15 - Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Left to right, Presiding Commissioner Mike Whelan, Center Director Tara Sheffield and Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Paris Senior Center Director Tara Sheffield designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Aware-ness Day. In full support the Mon-roe County Commissioners also declared June 15 - Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

“Many of these citizens are de-pendent on others for their care and this makes them susceptible to abusive or neglectful treat-ment,” said Paris Senior Citizen’s Center Director Tara Sheffield in an earlier article. “Three out of four cases that are seen involve neglect, usually self-neglect.”

The percolation read as follows:ANNUAL WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAYWhereas, The National Center

on Elder Abuse (NCEA) directed by the U.S. Administration on Aging, helps communities, agen-cies and organizations ensure that elders and adults with disabilities can live with dignity, and without abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

Whereas, from the year 2005 and, from that year forward Elder

Abuse Awareness Day will be held on June 15th of every year;

Whereas, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day celebrates the ef-forts of the national and commu-nity organizations working with partners and volunteers to improve the awareness of elder abuse;

Whereas, Senior Citizens Com-munity Center has chosen Paris, to officially launch our local efforts.

Now, therefore, I, Tara Sheffield, Administrator, on behalf of Senior Citizens Community Center, do hereby proclaim June 15th of every year to be:

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

Therefore, the Monroe County Commission fully supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and recommends all citizens in Monroe County to support the Senior Citi-zens Community Centers’ effort in the awareness of Elder Abuse, and urges all citizens to participate in activities planned hereforth.

Therefore, the Monroe County Commission do hereby proclaim June 15th from this day forward

to be the official date in Monroe County as:

Elder Abuse Awareness Day.In testimony whereof, we have

hereunto set our hands and caused to be affixed the seal of Monroe County this 15th day of June 2012.

The proclamation was signed by

all three commissioners - Presid-ing Commissioner Mike Minor, Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner and Eastern dis-trict Commissioner Mike Whelan and Monroe County Clerk Sandra Francis.

Friday June 15, Ralls County Soil and Water Conservation District, (Ralls SWCD) sponsored an edu-cational trip for Ralls R-II sum-mer school Students. Students Pre School through third grade toured the new Mark Twain Lake Visi-tor Center. The tour consisted of educational sessions conducted by Ben Sapp, Natural Resource

••• Ralls SWCD Sponsor Educational Trip •••Specialist, Mary Ann Heitmeyer, Natural Resource Specialist, and Aurora Powell, Recreation Aide, from U.S. Corps of Engineers, and Kathi Moore, Educational Consul-tant, Missouri Department of Con-servation. Mrs. Moore educated the students the important body parts of a beaver that allow the beaver to live in and around the water. Mrs.

Heitmeyer demonstrated the im-portance of using a life jacket while in and around the water. Ms. Pow-ell guided students through the new natural trails that were added this spring. Mr. Sapp informed the stu-dents the importance of the creation of Clarence Cannon Dam, Veterans Memorial, and Mark Twain Lake. The Ralls SWCD trip was made possible through the help of several businesses throughout Ralls Coun-

ty, “Lake Farms, Liter Fertilizer and Chemical, INC.; Farmers Coopera-tive Services, Steven R. Lewton In-surance Agency, and Ralls County Electric Cooperative.” Snacks were furnished by,” Ralls County Farm Bureau Insurance and Missouri Soybean Council, Hickman’s IGA of Perry, Ruba’s General Store of New London and General Mills of Hannibal.”

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Holliday Christian Church Pastor David Holmes

Church NEWSParis First Christian Church Pastor Donna Scott

Bethel Baptist Church Pastor Russell Birge

Good news! Pastor Russell Birge preaches every Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. Bethel Baptist Church is located eight miles east of Cairo on Highway K and eight miles northwest of Madison on Highway K. Everyone is invited to join our family-friendly church every Sunday.

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

Perry Christian Church Pastor David Todd

Madison Christian Church Pastor David Holmes

Granville Christian Church Pr. Fran Schnarre

Paris First Baptist Church Pr. Wesley Hammond

Faith Walk Ministries Bishop Harold Long

South Fork Presbyterian Pastor John Grimmett

Mt. Airy Baptist Church Pastor Robt. Cavanaugh

Santa Fe Christian ChurchSUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.CHURCH: 10:30 a.m.

Madison Christian ChurchSUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.CHURCH: 11 a.m.

Paris Presbyterian ChurchSUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

Grace United Meth. (Madison)

CHURCH: 9 a.m.FELLOWSHIP: 10 a.m.SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:15a.m.

Bethel Baptist ChurchSUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Paris First Baptist ChurchSUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.CHURCH: 10:30 a.m.

Paris United Meth.SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

South ForkPresbyterian ChurchCHURCH: 9 a.m.

Holliday Christian ChurchCHURCH: 9:30 a.m.SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:30 a.m.

FaithWalk Ministries SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.CHURCH: 10:30 a.m.; 7 p.m.

First Christian ChurchSUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.JUNIOR CHURCH: 11 a.m.CHURCH: 10:45 a.m.

Granville Christian ChurchSUNDAY SCHOOL & COMMUNION: 10 a.m. every SundayCHURCH: 11 a.m.-1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays

Full Gospel FellowshipSUNDAY SCHOOL: 10 a.m.MORNING WORSHIP: 11 a.m.LUNCH: NoonEVENING SERVICE: 1 p.m.WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 7 p.m.

Mt. Airy Baptist ChurchSUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.WORSHIP: 10:30 a.m.

Church ServiceDIRECTORY

Thursday, June 21, 2012 6 Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com

Santa Fe Christian Church Pastor Kenny Sharp

On Father’s Day, the congregation of Holliday Christian Church gath-ered to share the joy of having Reverend David Holmes back following his accident in Texas and welcomed special guest, Daniel Gates. Sally Blakemore opened services with the piano prelude. Reverend Holmes thanked everyone for the calls, cards, food and expressions of concern.

Each gentleman present was presented with a king-sized Hershey bar in honor of fathers. The church will host a homemade ice cream and cake supper and political candidate speaking on Friday, July 6. The an-nual meeting will be held on Sunday evening, July 15. Madison Chris-tian Church will hold 8 a.m. services on Sunday, June 24. The Monroe County Relay for Life Event will be held in Paris beginning at 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 23.

Happy birthday was sung to: Suzy Carter and Rickie Vanlandingham. Happy 7th anniversary wishes were extended to Jeff and Molly Crain and 3rd anniversary congratulations to Daniel and Callie Gates. “Faith of our Fathers” was the hymn of praise which was followed by pastoral prayer and “Gloria Patri”.

Virginia Vanlandingham shared the joy of the birth of a great grand-daughter, Whitney. Everyone shared the joy of the rains received this week. Rebecca Hultz announced that Blake Hultz was selected to at-tend Boy’s State and, upon his arrival at the event, was pleased to learn that his cousin was also attending. Prayer concerns were expressed for: David Holmes, Margaret Olney and Barbara Ensor. Sympathy was ex-tended to the family of Frankie Rodgers.

The prayer hymn, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” was followed by mo-ments of silent meditation as the final verse was played. Following pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer, the communion hymn, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” was sung. The elders and deacons went forward and offered prayers for the symbolic bread and cup. Prayer and the doxology followed the sharing of communion and collection of offerings.

Scripture from Judges 2:6-12 and Romans 1:28-32 was referenced for Reverend Holmes’ message, “My Dad Knows God”. The message in-cluded concerns of fathers winning the war each day by keeping the Fa-ther in their children’s lives. Three basic steps to win the war….. words, time and lives. Fathers are examples by the words they use to their chil-dren, by the time they take to be involved in their children’s lives and by the way they live their own lives.

The hymn of invitation and dedication, “Into My Heart” was sung. Pastoral prayer and singing of “The Spirit Song” closed morning wor-ship.

The congregation adjourned to the basement for food and fellowship. Bible Study will continue on June 24th with the study of Matthew.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend worship; regular services are held at 9:30 a.m., with Bible Study following at 10:30 each Sunday.

Sunday, June 18 Father’s Day services at South Fork Presbyterian church began with Debbie Carey playing piano to “God of Our Fathers” and all singing “How Great Thou Art”, “Rise Up, O Men of God”, “This is my Father’s World” and “Faith of Our Fathers”.

Gary Rahmeyer welcomed all and led the services in the absence of Pastor John Grimmett, sharing prayer for Abby Grimmett who placed in the top ten in the Miss Michigan Pageant; joy for Bill Cearley who is improving at Rust Rehab Center; prayer for the rain and honor to all fathers; prayer for the Walton family; Ron; Kathy and Mark with gifts to all fathers today followed by the Lord’s Prayer and the Responsive Read-ing from Psalms 68.

The morning special, “You Raise Me Up” was sang by Debbie.The message “Why Fathers Are So Important” was based on scripture

from Judges 2: 6-12 and Ephesians 6:1-3, we honor fathers because God told us to in Ephesians 6:1-3. We are in a war and the battleground is in our homes; as Christians we are loosing the battle as children are turning from God. After Joshua’s death the next generation turned from God and all He had done for Israel. Prayer has been removed from our schools; thus the wars against Christianity. Fathers, mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers we need to talk to our children about God and all the good things in our lives - read to them - give of your time. What is important in your life today? A man who does not provide for his family has nothing. Time is a gift that you will never get back...Genesis 18:18-19...they shall keep the way of the Lord.

Offertory was led by Bobby Gash as Debbie played “Great is Thy Faith-fulness” and all sang the “Doxology”.

Debbie played “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” as all retired in fellow-ship.

Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. and all are welcome to attend to hear the word of the Lord. A righteous man who walks in his integrity -- blessed are his sons after him! Proverbs 20:7

On June 17, church services began with the pastor giving an opening prayer. Regular church meetings of the week were announced and all were encouraged to attend. Announcements included the Mountianair’s sang at Millers in Paris on June 4 at 7 p.m.., the youth volunteers were thanked for their work at the Summer Feed a Child Program. We will also collect food items for the Feed a Child Program. For special music Susan Havens played the flute and the Mountianairs performed.

This week’s message was titled “Peace giving prayer” and came from Psalm 4. Knowing that God is sovereign is to give the child of God per-fect peace. When life becomes distressing the Christian is to go to God in prayer. Prayer is simply talking to God and is to be understood as a privilege. As we pray we are to pray for a change of heart for those who are the source of our distress. As King David talked to God in Psalm 4 one can see that David went for high anxiety to peace. We have this avail-able to us also.

Father’s Day was celebrated with 15 members of the congregation shar-ing stories about their fathers.

Granville Christian Church is again collecting a cart of name-brand gro-ceries to be awarded in a drawing at the Relay for Life, June 23. Mem-bers have drawing tickets available. We will also have a food stand at the Relay, serving walking tacos, cookies, soda and water. There will be NO Sunday School the following morning, June 24. Pastor Fran will be leading the closing worship for the Relay at 6 a.m.

The quarterly evening board meeting will be Wednesday, July 11, at 7 p.m.

Plans are underway for a Saturday evening-Sunday morning Vacation Bible School Saturday evening, July 21, and Sunday morning July 22. The theme will be Rocky Point Lighthouse; the motto will be “Shine God’s Light!”

Please contact Brenda Coffman with names of soldiers in the combat zone and/or donations for supplies for our care packages. Our upcom-ing schedule: Worship at 11 a.m., on the first, third and fifth Sundays (July 1, 15 and 29). Sunday School for all ages is held at 10 a.m., every Sunday. Come as you are and share time with God.

Father’s Day was celebrated at the Perry Christian Church worship hour of Sunday, June 17.

Eunice Fisher and Jim Gay were greeters.“This Is My Father’s World” was sung by Arlen Provancha. Guests were welcomed by Pastor Todd and he gave the Call to Worship.

Saturday, June 23 there will be a fund raiser for the Jacob Schutte family. Jim Gay requested a board meeting following the services. Next Sunday there will be a congregational meeting following the worship service. Next week there will be a bike ride in memory of Dee Hurley and Eddie Roth.

“Glorify Thy Name” was sung in praise.Cindy Nabors and Gene Schlueter were in attendance. Our prayers will

be with Arlen as he journeys on a family vacation trip. Remember Mae and Ron McLaughlin who will be celebrating their 68th wedding anni-versary on the 27th. We also gave thanks for the rain received this week.

Singing the prayer hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” led to prayers for Mary Sue Mitchell, Leah and David Berry, Bryan Parrott and Caleb Campbell, and all the military serving our country. “ Into My Heart” was the response.

Pastor Todd gave a meditation before we sang “Faith of Our Fathers” as the communion hymn. Greg Harrison and Jill Lewellen served as elders. Jesse Todd, Jim Gay, David and Wyatt Lewellen were deacons.

Arlen played the guitar as he and Cheri sang “In the Garden” for very special music.

The story of the mustard seed was told for the children’s moment by Alicia Eisele. The children then told of the nice things their fathers did for them.

The children assisted the pastor as he passed out gifts to Leroy Young for the oldest father, to Chris Johnson for the youngest and to Neal Schutte and Floyd Seelow for having the most children present.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 was read by Susan Todd for pastor’s sermon “God Is Preparing Us”. On this day remember something special about our fathers and the Father God that loves and blesses us.

“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine” was the invitation hymn. After the benediction “Nothing But the Blood”was sung in closing.

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, June 17, with 46 members in attendance. We rejoiced that Pastor Holmes was able to lead the morning greetings and announcements, even though he suffered four broken ribs in a motorcycle accident last weekend. Com-munion was shared and tithes were offered. Pastor Holmes shared the morning scripture from Judges and Romans, through a sermon entitled “The Importance of Fathers”. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Junior high and high school youth groups meet at vari-ous times during the week under the leadership of Jenn Shrocki. Adult Choir meets at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning. June 24: Early “contem-porary” worship will be held, beginning at 8: a.m. Future dates are July 8 and 22; August 12 and 26; and September 9 and 23. Anyone wising to worship early is welcome to come for singing, prayer, meditation, com-munion, and fellowship. Sunday, June 24, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fundraiser barbecue on the church lot sponsored by the Outreach Committee for outreach projects. Serving next Sunday: Danny Stith and Judy Harmon, Elders; Linda Riley, Karla Salmons, Gay Thomas, and Jason Thomas, Deacons. Judy Harmon, communion preparer. All are welcome to attend Sunday services.

Blessings and Greeting from FaithWalk Ministries where Bishop Har-old G. Long is the Pastor.

June 17, Sunday Morning Services opened at 10:30 a.m., with the Choir singing “Hallelujah”. Prayer was lead by Elder Helen Fugate followed by opening scripture read by Bro. Michael Thompson, Psalms 99: 1-5 The choir rendered 2 more selections, “Don’t Last” and “My Worship Is For Real”. Seed planting, was conducted by Minister Kelly Ballenger and the Mission and Vision Statement was read in unison.

The Message was delivered by Bishop Harold Long, whom spoke about “Infinite Fatherhood”, coming from Genesis 1: 26-28.

Reference Scriptures: Genesis 2:7, 13, 22-23, I Timothy 2:13, I Cor-inthians 11:8, Genesis 3:9 1 Corinthians 15:22, 45, Luke 3:38, Romans 5:12-15, Genesis 3:15, and Isaiah 9:5-6

May the blessing of the Lord be with you always!

The Paris First Christian held a worship service on Father’s Day, Sun-day, June 17, with Reverend Donna Scott officiating. Her morning mes-sage, on The Prodigal Son, was titled “The Loving Father,” and was based on Luke 15:11-32. A Tribute to Fathers was given by the Junior Church youth, who presented all fathers with a packet of cookies. Fathers who were honored with special recognition were: father with the most children - Tuck Mitchell, father who traveled the furthest to be with his father - Brent McKinney, oldest father - Ted Ball, father with the young-est child - Brent McKinney, and father with the most children present - Randy Boulware. A Moment for Relay for Life was given by Vanessa Forrest.

Upcoming announcements include: Tuesday, June 26 - Stewardship Committee meeting 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 1 - Communion at Monroe Manor 3 p.m.; and Wednesday, July 4 - Office closed and a Fourth of July Barbecue at the Fairgrounds serving brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, beans, desserts, popcorn, water and soda, with combo plates available. Serving will be from 5 to 9 p.m. and Karaoke will begin at 6 p.m. It will be a fun-filled time for all! Everyone is encouraged to come join the fun and to support this church fundraiser.

Those celebrating a birthday this week are Amy McGinness, Sara James, and Barb Forrest. The Elder’s Helping Hands for June are Alice Baker and Carroll Blackwell. The church may be contacted by calling (660) 327-4440 or emailing fc418@centurytel.net. Pastor Donna Scott may be reached at (660) 327-1355 or (314) 769-4362.

The monthly Bible memory verse is: Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life. John 6:47 (NSRV). The thought for the week is: A man’s children and his garden both reflect the amount of weeding done during the growing season.

Father’s Day celebration was the order of the day. Fathers were served a grand buffet breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Seventeen men of the church served in the choir during morning worship. Their special music was “He Touched Me”, directed by Steve Ensor. Each father was given a multi-purpose money clip with the inscription, “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” Paul Ensor was designated as Deacon Emeritus for his faithful dedication.

Vacation Bible school workers were acknowledged and prayer was given for their leadership during the coming week. Sunday, June 24, 6:30 p.m., will be Family Day for Bible School attendees – please bring finger foods.

Other announcements: G.U.T.S. will not meet on Wednesday, June 20, but will convene at Mark and Courtney Bell’s house on Thursday, June 21, at 3:00, to view the movie, “Pilgrim’s Progress”. Friday, June 22, is workday at 9:30 a.m., to prepare food for the summer lunch ministry.

John Mitchell led children’s sermon. He showed them how to use their hands to make a church with a steeple, a door, and all the people in it. He then told them about a little boy who went seeking a father after he lost his parents in the Chicago fire. He knocked on a man’s door and asked him to be his father and presented 13 cents. The man told him he did not want the money, but he would love him and be his Father. In Hebrews 1:5 God says, “Today I will be your father.”

Reverend Wesley Hammond’s sermon was entitled “Faithful Men”, from 2 Timothy 2:1-2. In this scripture Paul tells Timothy, “Go find a few good men”. The scriptures reflect what is best and honorable. God leads faithful men – no fanfare- just consistency in being truthful and faithful, honoring God daily. Trusting Jesus, knowing His love and humbling their lives to Him will make them strong in the grace which is Jesus Christ. Men who are trustworthy and faithful are qualified to teach others in two ways – live a godly life and then present the truth of God to others.

At the conclusion of the service, Lydia Treat came forward rededicating her life, requesting baptism and acknowledging God’s call to ministry. Lois and Leonard Brown came forward transferring their membership by statement of faith.

John and Dallas Baker greeted guests and members Sunday morning for the worship service honoring fathers. Pastor Kenny Sharp, in his message titled, “A Father’s Standard”, iterated to the fathers that it is their job to save their households from generation to generation. Genesis 6: 13-22 was the scripture reading that Pastor Kenny read using the ark as a symbol for each of our homes. The standards for building a home like God says would be 1) to yield to the instruction of God, 2) to be the man God meant them to be and 3) to cover their homes with pitch inside and out. Baptisms certificates and a cross necklace were presented by Pastor Kenny and Bill Miller to Evey Olivas and Isaiah Olivas during the worship service.

Tootsie Peak spoke with the children about all the sacrifices their fa-thers make for them because they love them so much and reminded them that God made the greatest sacrifice of any Father. Lorie Wohlgemuth and Gracie Peak led the children’s ministry.

Prayers were requested for Decland, Micca, and CJ Bush, Kim Holmes, David and Leah Berry and others involved in the accident, David Holmes, Mandi Dreisewerd, Josh Holmes, Lloyd Crigler, Bill Wilkerson, Sara Watson, Cassie Olivas, Desmond Sims and the family of Kacy Hall. Praises were shared for the baptism of Hope (Charlie and France Thom-as’s granddaughter), Decland Bush’s surgery going well, and 4-H Camp being well attended and another success.

Happy Birthday was sung to Keith Woodhurst, Susan Duncan and Hel-en Sharp.

Dates To Remember: June 27 - Paris United Methodist Church Salad Supper at 6:30 p.m. June 29 - Movie on the Pad

Bible study for adults and youth continue every Wednesday evening with the meal at 6 p.m., followed by the study at 6:30 p.m. There will be NO Bible study on June 27, and July 4. Every Sunday morning, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship services at 10:30 a.m.

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Retirement Planning Changing Jobs

By Nancy Baca, State Farm® Agent

Changing jobs can be stressful, between wrapping up tasks with your former employer and adjusting to your new position and respon-sibilities. But when you pack up your personal belongings to move on to your new place of employment, don’t forget about your retirement plan.

While these funds are valuable now, they’re invaluable for your fu-ture, so making an informed decision about what to do with them is important. Thankfully, you have several options, although some may be more financially advantageous than others.

Rollover To A Traditional IRAYou can take control of your funds with a rollover to a Traditional

IRA. This is a lump-sum distribution from your previous employers 401(k) that is deposited directly into a Traditional IRA.

The amount you rollover to a Traditional IRA isn’t subject to in-come taxes, nor does it trigger a 10 percent penalty tax for an early withdrawal. Plus, with a Traditional IRA, your assets remain in a tax-deferred plan.

You may opt for a Traditional IRA if you like greater control over your retirement assets. After all, employer plans are designed to meet the needs of many people, not just yours, and you may have different investing ideals. In addition, you may want to simplify your retire-ment planning by having all of your investments with one financial provider.

Leave Your Money With Your Previous EmployerQuite possibly, you can do nothing. The easiest action may be leav-

ing your assets in your previous employers retirement plan, but keep in mind that you’ll remain limited to that plans investment choices and payout options. If you do this, be sure to keep your contact infor-mation up-to-date so you’ll continue to receive statements and other pertinent information.

Generally, you’re only able to leave your money in your previous employers plan if your account balance is over $5,000. Review your current plan carefully for its specific conditions.

Rollover To Your New Employers PlanYou may be able to move your assets from your former employers

plan directly into your new employers plan. This direct rollover al-lows your money to remain invested in a tax-deferred plan, and you incur no taxes or penalties for the move. (Transfer is a different pro-cess & that term causes confusion in this context.)

You’ll want to review the investment choices and flexibility in your new employers plan. Investment choices and withdrawals may be more limited than your previous employers plan. In addition, you may have to wait a year or more to be eligible to participate.

Cash Out Of Your Old PlanYou don’t have to wait until you retire to access the money in your

retirement plan. It’s yours, and cashing out will provide you with a lump-sum cash distribution in the form of a check payable directly to you.

Be forewarned: There are many caveats to this option, mainly that you’ll have depleted your retirement savings account and will need to start over again. Also, you won’t receive the balance of your account, that amount will be taxed significantly. Not only will you pay income tax on the distribution, your employer will be required to withhold 20 percent for federal income tax purposes. You may also be assessed a 10 percent penalty tax for making a withdrawal from a 401(k) before age 59½.

Cashing out of your plan is typically the last option you should choose. In most cases, you’ll receive far less than if you left the mon-ey invested for withdrawal upon your retirement.

Keep An Eye On The FutureRemember, saving and planning is key to a comfortable retirement.

Whatever you choose to do with your 401(k) when you change jobs, be sure your decision is in line with your retirement goals.

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OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age or in-come. To schedule a ride, simply call the volunteer OATS contact in your community:

Holliday Margaret Ransdell 660-266-3371 Madison Elsie Mallory 660-291-5943Dorothy Swindell 660-291-5105 Monroe City Emma Jo Mudd 573-735-2830Ann Hoar 573-735-4744Paris Carol Comstock 660-327-4528Raymond Mouser 660-327-1051Contract Trips Contacts:Madison Dorothy Swindell 660-291-5105Mary B. Hartgrove 660-291-5537Monroe City Loretta Christy 573-735-1471Florence Tipton 573-735-1042

OATS July trip schedule for Monroe CountyParis Ruth Seelow 660-327-4028From Monroe County to:3rd Monday Quincy2nd Thursday Moberly2nd Friday Monroe City, Monroe City in

town2nd MondayMonroe/Ralls Counties to Co-

lumbia1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesdays Ash, Duncan’s Bridge, Holliday,

Madison to Moberly2nd, 4th Tuesdays Ash, Duncan’s Bridge, Holliday,

Madison, Paris to Paris/Paris in town

4th Wednesday Ash, Duncan’s Bridge, Holliday,

Madison, Paris to Mexico

1st, 3rd ThursdaysParis to Moberly1st, 3rd FridaysMonroe City to HannibalLast FridayMonroe City to MexicoThere will be no service on

Wednesday, July 4, Indepen-dence Day.

All OATS meetings are open to the public!

In addition to the above sched-ule, transportation is now available twice a week from Monroe County to Columbia on the “Weekly Ex-press!” For more information, call 1-800-654-6287.

Anyone can ride! OATS, Inc. is not just for seniors, but for rural Missourians regardless of age or income that are in need of trans-portation. Individuals, organiza-tions, groups or agencies may con-

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

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Libby Youse, Administrator.

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

with Inpatient stays for short or long term.

tract with OATS for transportation services. Special Agreements may extend for as little as one hour or for one year with an option for re-newal. If you or your group need transportation services beyond what is scheduled in the county, OATS might be able to accommo-date you. For schedules or more information call your regional of-fice 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 Transportation Assistance Program (MEHTAP), the Northeast Missouri Area Agen-cy on Aging, the Missouri Depart-ment of Transportation, rider do-nations, and private contributions. OATS is an equal opportunity em-ployer M/F/H/V, non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

In celebration of National Vol-unteer Week (April 15 - 21), the OATS Monroe County Support Committee has selected Loretta Christy of Monroe City as their Volunteer of the Year.

Loretta Christy of Monroe City is the mother of 11 children: nine daughters and two sons. She now has 35 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Loretta enjoys reading and watching Little House on the Prairie. Her favorite foods are chicken and catfish. Having never driven Loretta started riding the OATS bus in order to get her groceries. She currently serves as

OATS celebrates National Volunteer WeekMonroe City’s Contract Trip Con-tact. Loretta wants everyone to know OATS is a wonderful way to travel and a good place to meet nice people and make new friends!

With over 10,300 volunteer hours reported in the past fiscal year by volunteers in OATS’ 16-county Northeast Region, there are few organizations that have more rea-son to celebrate National Volunteer Week than OATS, Inc. In most of the counties OATS serves, there are between eight to twenty-four volunteers, mostly riders, who help OATS continue to provide a level of service far beyond what

their funding might allow. Since 1971, OATS has continued to rely on these volunteers for fund rais-ing, scheduling and publicity. The dollar value assessed for volunteer hours in the 2011 fiscal year was an impressive $152,583.

Loretta joins honorees from the other 86 counties in OATS’ service area representing the entire OATS volunteer network of over 1,200. Among other duties, volunteers plan local bus schedules, dispatch rural service, serve as committee members and on the Board of Di-rectors, and raise money toward the cost of each new vehicle.

June Little Dixie Library

schedulePaul Hoer of Mexico, will be

speaking about his book, “Slices of Eastern Audrain County” at the Paris Library on Thursday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m. Join us as he dis-cusses the history and his research into historical events in Audrain and Monroe counties. All people who are interested in local Mid-Missouri history, events from the Civil War, or genealogy research should attend this lively program by this entertaining gentleman. Ev-eryone is welcome and there will be refreshments.

Paris Public Library June 26 at 4 p.m.

Paris Pagemasters Reading Group “Winter Garden” By: Kris-tin Hannah. Please join us at the Paris Library as we discuss this wonderful novel about sisters, re-lationships, and how we let our histories define us. Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photo-journalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters. Guaranteed to make you laugh and cry, we will be dis-cussing this wonderful novel over apple desserts.

Madison Public LibraryJune 28 at 2 p.m.

Madison Bookmarks Reading Group “The Kitchen House” By: Kathleen Grissom. Everyone is in-vited to join us for a discussion of this intense historical novel telling the story of a white servant girl who grows up on a plantation where she has to live and work with slaves. A story that explores the meaning of family, love, and examines the history of our country during one of its most turbulent times.

For more information on any of our summer programming, please contact your local branch or check us out at www.ldrl.org

Oats Volunteers, left to right: First row - Maria Sears, Loretta Christy, Debbie Christy, Patty Lipp. Brenda Higdon. Second row - Candy Mitchell, Barbara Smith, Kathy Funkendusen, Donna Crow, Mike Christy and Danny Christy. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Burnett Family celebrates 44th ReunionThe forty-fourth (44) Family Re-

union was held on June 10, at the Stoutsville Community Building.

The following families at-tended: Larry and Mattie Dooley Stoutsville, Roberta Dooley, De-loris Condict and Shannon Smith of Paris. Oscar Burnett, of Holli-day, Bonnie Eads, of Macon, An-gela Boyle, of Shelbyville. Carol Boyer Gillis and Joe Burnett, of Van Buren. John Bates, Becky, Ja-cob Hirner, Joey, Christine, Leslie and Christopher Greenwood, of New London. Harold and Kathy Haycraft, Scott, Coley and Lon-don Haycraft. Shannon, Beverly, Ross, Lauren and Dane Haycraft, of Hannibal. Urial and Marge Burnett, Clifford Ill, Heather,

Hunter and Emma Goodin. Sheila Truster, Evin and Caren Wallace, of Thompson. Trey, Eli Goodin, Amanda Mefford, of Vandalia. Clifford Goodin, Gary, Cheryl and Antonio Wade, Enrique Soto Cruz, of Columbia. Lyndel Per-ryman, of Springfield. Dan, Car-lee and Justin Bates, Karsa and Jordan Pitts, Jonathon Stark, of Independence. Theresa, Levi and Blake Duncan, of Mexico - all from Missouri. Edward Burnett, Gage Bradshaw, Cole Frantz,

Johnny, Connie and Makayla My-ers of Hull. John, Nancy ,Cody and Jessica Ferrell of Barry. Rhonda Watkins, April and Jaxon Smith of Virden - all from Illinois. Tony, Sarah, Isaiah and Elijah Bates of Mead Okla., James Steven Hay-craft, of De Ridder La., Stacey, Samantha and Jackson Chuck of Chandler, Az. Stephen and Mari-lyn Ritchie, of Lawrence Kan. A carry-in meal and fellowship was enjoyed by all.

THE MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Monroe County Commission News MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012

The Commission met pursuant to adjournment with Mike Mi-nor, Presiding Commissioner and Associate Commissioners Mike Whelan and Glenn E. Turner pres-ent and among other proceedings the following orders were had to wit:

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 20121. Commission approved previ-

ous minutes.2. Commission met with MoDOT

Representatives, Skip Wilson, Dis-trict Bridge Inspector and Travis Wombrwell, District Bridge Engi-neer for bridge inspections.

3. Commission met with Matt Walker of Great River Engineering in regards to updates of BRO Proj-ects 36, 37 and 38 and 404 applica-tions on project 39.

4. Commission met with Monroe County Sheriff David Hoffman to discuss the Deputy Sheriffs Sup-plemental Salary Fund.

5. Commission met with MoDOT

Central Area Engineer Brian Hoff-ner who informed the Commission on plans for refurbishing Route 154 Bridges over the lake in 2013.

6. Commission inspected Mon-roe Road 956.

7. Commission met with Road & Bridge Supervisor Jerry Arends for an update on scheduled work.

The Commission does now ad-journ.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012 1. Commission approved previ-

ous minutes.2. Commission approved payroll

and expenditures.3. Commission met with Tanner

Smith, Field Representative for 9th District US Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer, and presented an up-date on legislative matters.

4. Commission attended ribbon cutting ceremony in Monroe City for the Safe Walks to Schools Pro-gram, also attending were City, State and Federal Officials.

5. Robin Adams appeared before

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The Board of Trustees sched-uled the next meeting, a work session, for Thursday, July 12, at 5 p.m. at the Monroe County Health Department, in Paris.

GENERAL “WALK-IN” CLINICS

Clinic will include immuniza-tions, blood pressures, and other health services.

LOCATIONS:Monroe City Senior Nutrition

Center from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Monroe County Health Depart-ment in Paris from 8 to 10 a.m. on Mondays, July 2, 9, 16 and 30.

Paris Nutrition Center from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 5.

ENVIRONMENTAL PUB-LIC HEALTH SPECIALIST

The Environmental Public Health Specialist is available, by appointment, according to the following weekly schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

WOMENS WELLNESS/FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC

Clinic offers women of re-productive age a Cervical and Breast Screening, STD testing and methods of birth control. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Clinic will be held Thursday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call for an appointment.

WICPregnant, breastfeeding, post-

partum women, and infants and children up to age 5 may qualify. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

LOCATIONS: Monroe City Christian Church,

214 Court Street, Monroe City, on Tuesdays, July 3 and July 24.

Monroe County Health Depart-ment, in Paris, on Thursday, July 5 and Wednesday, July 18.

Monroe County Health Depart-ment provides services in the home for the homebound pa-tients. The objective of this pro-gram is to enable patients who do not require full-time nurs-ing care to remain in their own homes. Care is given under the

Monroe County Health Department announces July clinic schedule

The Monroe County Health Department will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in obser-vance of Independence Day.

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Monroe City to feature post parade activities158 years ago the area where

the city of Monroe City now sits was a “pathless sea of grass” where only a few small farms on the edges of the timbers.

The area was known as “The Mound”, “The Round Grove” and “The Lone Elm” these were the only guide travelers used to guide themselves westward. But in 1852, the first accurate sur-veys for the Hannibal and St. Jo-seph Railroad were done. After that date there was a steady in-crease of immigration to the vi-cinity. In the spring of 1857 the construction of a hotel and store house offering goods for sale. And on the 4th of July 1857, an old-fashioned barbecue was held and a public sale of lots took place.

This year in honor of the first barbecue, after the 4th of July parade several activities will take place in North Park in the

city. Events will include an old fashion pie baking contest and auction, kids games, vendor booths, tractor show and food booths including BBQ.

Anyone wanting more in-formation can contact Connie Painter at 573-822-4014, Travis Marler 573-735-4772 or Penny DeLaPorte 573-735-2502.

Your are invited to join an inter-faith prayer gathering of Pastors and Believers from many different faiths and communities, uniting under one God, to Pray for our na-tion’s freedom and safety.The gathering will take place in front of the amphitheater at the fair-grounds.Seating is available in the grand-stands, but lawn chairs can be brought. In case of rain the event will take place in the City Audito-rium in the City building, on Main Street. This will take place on Sun-day, July 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the Par-is Fairgrounds, in Paris.

United We PrayJuly 1

direction of a physician. Servic-es include skilled nursing care, personal care, physical therapy and speech therapy. Medicare, Medicaid and many other com-mercial health insurance plans cover services.

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

All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis and in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Health.

the Commission to request per-mission to use the Court House and Grounds for the 2012 Relay for Life.

6. Commission signed Procla-mation declaring June 15th Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Monroe County.

7. Commission met with Blair

Joiner to discuss 911 operations.The Commission does now ad-

journ

In 1967 R. I. (Si) Colborn, then editor of the Monroe County Appeal wrote the following article in one of his editorials:

“Here’s a Job For Some Energetic Researcher”

“There is a growing need for an up-to-date History of Monroe County, which would include all the early day history since the county was es-tablished in 1831, and that which has

occurred since the last full history was published around 1880.

It would take a huge amount of work, reading and research, especially in the copies of the newspapers of the county and the records of the state historical society and other record keeping of-fices.

Right now, those who want to write on the history of the county up to the present time have to rely largely on tedious searching through newspapers that have been printed since 1830.

To do the job it would take someone who can sift fact from fiction, someone who can write interestingly, someone who has plenty of spare time, someone who will place the job above money. With the high cost of printing today, it is doubtful if such a venture could ever be made profitable.

But the need remains.”It took nearly forty years, but this

need was finally met in the person of

Nancy Stone! Mr. Colborn’s article describes her abilities exactly, but failed to include her brilliant mind, incredible memory, seemingly endless energy, and her sincere deep interest in Monroe County, its people and its history.

For the last several years of Nancy’s life, she was the president of the Mon-roe County Historical Society giving countless hours of her time to re-searching records, visiting cemeteries, collecting information and producing books and cemetery guides for the So-ciety.

Nancy taught and inspired the rest of us, but she was the heart and soul of our organization. Her death is a tragic loss for the Society, for Monroe Coun-ty and for everyone who knew her.

And the “need” Mr. Colborn wrote of is here again!

The Members of the Monroe County Historical Society

Nancy Stone - A Historical Society Treasure

Friends of Paul Quinn invite you to attend:Guy and Sandy Callison • Linden and Becky Vanlandingham

Eddie and Debbie Mitchell • Richard FredrickNick and Henrietta Hays • Floyd and Deanna Buckman

Dane and Jill Kenderick • Virgil and Twana HulenJane Akers • Charles and Ina Ray Brazeale

Louis Spencer • Eileen King • Howard and Karen RamseyWes and Cheryl Shoemyer • Raymond and Rita Wilkerson

Mike and Donna Obannon • Ron and Kathy MinorGlenn E. and Dorothy Turner • Mike and Johanna Whelan

Billy and Judy Harmon • Ronnie and Anita DunkleRick and Mary Lynn Powell • Jimmy and Pam Reinhard

Tyler and Heather Wheeler • Merry Sue MealsDavid and Heather Hoffman • David and Marguerite Jones

Paid for by Quinn for Representative, Guy Callison - Treasurer

We invite you to attend a Fish Fry Fundraiser to help support the re-election of our fellow Monroe Countian, Paul Quinn. Paul needs our support to

return to the Missouri House of Representatives, and we need his voice to defend our rural values.

Please make plans to attend this Fundraiser Fish Fry including all the fixings, at the

Mark Twain Country Club on Hwy. 154, Paris on Friday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m.

Fish Fry Fundraiser

for Paul Quinn for 40th District Representative of the

Missouri House of Representatives to be held at the Mark Twain Country Club

Friday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m.

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Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeves on June 28

American Red Cross blood do-nors rock! Whether you’re a fan of Bill Haley and his Comets, the Rolling Stones or Bon Jovi, the Red Cross invites you to Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeves this summer to give blood or platelets.

Donating blood can help save up to three lives because your blood is separated into its components – red cells, plasma and platelets – to treat patients with different needs. Donating platelets primarily ben-efits cancer patients. When a pa-tient is undergoing chemotherapy, the production of blood cells is af-fected and the platelet count may drop to a critical level.

Shake, Rattle and Roll into a Red Cross blood drive May 22 – July 31 and you’ll be eligible to win a Gibson guitar, courtesy of The Gibson Foundation. The Red Cross will award multiple guitars and 50,000 guitar picks, co-brand-ed with the Gibson and Red Cross logos, during this campaign. In ad-dition, you’ll receive a rock and roll themed t-shirt.

Good Golly Miss Molly, helping to save lives through blood dona-tion makes you a rock star. Visit a Red Cross blood drive this summer and in no time you’ll be singing, “I love Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

Locally, you may Rock and Roll

Up Your Sleeves on the following date:

Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 106 N. Main, Paris. Any-one presenting to donate is eligible to win a life size cutout of Elvis! Also, anyone 16-21 years of age that presents to donate can be eligi-ble for a $5,000 scholarship. Reg-ister when you present to donate.

How to Donate Blood:Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-

733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information or to make an appointment. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in gen-eral good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 with completed Parental Con-sent Form). New height and weight restrictions apply to donors 18 and younger.

Do You Need a Pet?

This dog is now at the Paris City Pound for pick up by owner or for adoption.

Adopt-A-Pet - Call City Office 660-327-4334.

The one to see:573-588-4565Mike Fohey, AgentShelbina, Mo 63468State Farm Insurance Companies

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* City Council Meeting Date Changed to July 10... The date of next Paris City Council meeting has been changed to Tuesday, July 10 instead of July 3 due to the holiday.* Miller Family Reunion July 1... The annual Miller Family reunion will be held at the Paris Library, on Sunday, July 1. A basket dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. If you have questions, please call Mary McCullom at 660-327-4714.* Paris United Methodist Church Salad Supper... will be held on Wednesday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m., at the Paris United Method-ist Church. The evening’s speaker will be Debbie Curtright Mann, on her experiences with Extreme Home Makeover in Joplin last year. All area women are invited to share in good food and fellowship!* Democrat Dollar Days Picnic June 25... The 24th annual Democrat Dollar Days Picnic will be held on Monday, June 25, at Mark Twain Lake’s Spalding Beach. The tailgate attitude adjustment hour begins at 5 p.m., with the meal at 6 p.m., and speakers at 7 p.m. Cost for the evening $1.00.* Monroe County Historical Society to meet June 25... The Monday, June 25, meeting of the Monroe County Historical Soci-ety will be at the Homer and Mary McCullom home, 14900 Route Z, at 6 p.m. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. Please bring a salad or dessert and your lawn chair. For more information call Mary at 660-327-4714. Everyone is welcome!* Free athletic physicals July 18... Free physicals will be of-fered to Paris Jr. High and Senior High athletes on Wednesday, July 18, from 8 - 11:30 a.m. Any Paris student wishing to participate in any athletics this upcoming school year is encouraged to receive their physical on July 18. This is the only day the physicals will be offered for free. Physical forms are available in the high school office, Athletic Directors office, or at Dr. Crawford’s office.* Madison Christian Church BBQ June 24... Madison Christian Church will be having a BBQ on Saturday, June 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. * Madison Class of 1982 to hold reunion Aug. 4... Madison Class of 1982 will hold their 30 year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m., at Becky’s Restaurant, in Madison. Please contact Dani Bates 660-676-2446 or Jill Hayden Pace 816-809-8875. * Monroe County Democrat Club to meet June 26... Mon-roe County Democrat Club will meet on Tuesday, June 26, at the Madi-son Area Community Betterment, Madison. The meal will be served at 7 p.m., with the program to follow. The speaker will be a representa-tive form Senator Claire McCaskill’s office. All members and interested guests are invited for a great meal and an informative evening.* Democrat Women’s Clubs to meet in Hannibal... 81st Annual Missouri Federation of Women’s Democratic Clubs will be held on June 22-24, at Hannibal Inn, in Hannibal.

Around The County...

MITCHELL REPAIR AND WELDING

“ Quality Work at Resonable Prices”

Joe Mitchell

MITCHELL REPAIR AND WELDING

•Mahindra Tractor Service• Farm Tractor Repair

and Restoration• Auto Repair and Computer Diagnosis

• Ag Equipment Repair• Custom Welding and Fabrication

573-819-2317660-327-5571

15612 MCR 819Paris, Mo.

tem and to justice itself. The staff and judges in this circuit should be commended for their commitment to providing timely justice to the public.” Judge John J. Jackson, Marion County Associate Judge commented, “I am very pleased that the 10th Circuit was honored by the Missouri Supreme Court for our efficient disposal of the Court’s cases. It is truly an honor for all the court personnel of the 10th Cir-cuit.”

The O’Toole Award, named for the late judge’s service as the first chair of the time standards moni-toring committee, recognizes the success of the circuits in handling cases in a timely manner. To qual-ify, a circuit must achieve at least five of the 10 case processing time standards and must not be more than 5 percent from achieving the remaining standards.

Permanency AwardThe Permanency Award is given

to circuits for successfully holding timely hearings during fiscal 2011 in child abuse and neglect cases in which children removed from their homes are to be reunited with their families or are to be placed in an-other permanent home as soon as possible. Judge Bringer said, “I am very grateful for the consistent, diligent teamwork by the juvenile judges, the juvenile officers, the guardians ad litem (attorneys rep-resenting children), the workers from the Children’s Division, and our CASA volunteers to protect children in crisis in the 10th Cir-cuit.”

The hearing time frames apply to six types of hearings and vary depending on the type of hearing. For example, courts should hold a hearing to determine whether a child safely can return home with-in three business days from the date the child is taken into protec-tive custody. Another time frame

provides that courts should hold a permanency hearing to decide a child’s permanent placement within 12 months from the date the child is taken into protective custody. These time frames were developed based on recommen-dations from the Commission on Children’s Justice.

In evaluating what circuits quali-fy for the permanency awards, the circuits first were placed in size classes based on the total number of hearings that were due to be held during a particular time pe-riod. A circuit then had to rank among the top two in its size class to qualify. Judge David C. Mob-ley, Ralls County Associate Judge, said, “I am very appreciative of the excellent teamwork of the Juvenile Office, Children’s Division, and all court staff, attorneys, workers, and volunteers who work together to protect the best interests of the children.”

Schnarre.The 2012 Hero of Hope will be an-

nounced coupled with the distribu-tion of Survivor sashes to all survi-vors.

Paris R-II high school junior Sara Hunt will perform the National An-them.

Local fan favorite Becky Blackaby will perform followed by a perfor-mance by Perry native Brian Yelton. He will perform Christian rock and worship music.

At approximately 9 p.m. will be the always-inspiring luminaria service.

As always the evening will feature a silent auction. This year the silent auction will end at 9 p.m. prior to the luminary ceremony. There will be theme laps held throughout the eve-

ning including a baby lap, a school spirit lap, a costume lap, a patriotic lap and a pajama lap.

Activities also to be held through-out the evening include a dunking booth, games, a scavenger hunt, mu-sical squares, the Golden throne and the newly constructed and always popular “Cancer Jail.”

The goal of the participating teams is to have at least one walker on the track at all times. The exception to this rule is during the somber and emotional luminary ceremony held at approximately 9 p.m. Then the track is cleared and food sales are shut down while the names of the survivors and those who lost their battle with cancer are read and the luminaries are lighted one-by-one

Barking Butterfly... Continued from frontRecently, Norfolk Southern Rail-road replaced track panels at the railroad crossings on Route 24 and Route 15 near Paris. Thurs-day, June 14, crews worked at the crossing on Route 15.

Thank you for your support!

2012 4-H Camp

Jessica Stoebe easily clears a hurdle in the 100 Meter Hurdles at the Paris Invitational Track Meet. APPEAL PHOTO

Thursday, June 21, 2012 11Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com

SUZANNE GRIFFITH

ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTIONDue to the death of my husband I will sell

the following real estate at public auction on:

SUNDAY JUNE 24, 2012 BEGINNING AT 2 P.M.

(SALE TO BE HELD ON SITE)

SALE SITE: 19847 Monroe County Rd. 260,

Holliday, MO 65258DIRECTIONS: From Paris, Mo. and the Junction of Hwy. 24 and Hwy.15 go north on Hwy 15 – 7 miles to west on Hwy. J 3.4 miles to Granville to left on Monroe County Rd. #260 and go 9 tenths of a mile. Farm starts on both sides of the road. (Tracts 1 & 2 on the left Tract #3 is on the right).From Shelbina take Hwy. 15 south 9 miles to right on Hwy. J and go 3.4 miles to Granville to left on County Road 260 and go 9 tenths of a mile to farm.REAL ESTATE: 82.86 acres m/l in Section 11 TWP 55N R11 west in Monroe County, Mo. with approx. 48.6 acres tillable with balance in woods. Improvements include a 28’ x 58’ 3 bedroom ranch style home with vinyl siding built new in 2008 with living room, kitchen, utility room and full bath and a 12’ x 14’ screened in back porch on a concrete slab with a two car attached garage. The home is on public water with a lagoon, nice clean home, move in ready. Other improvements include a 24’ x 34’ metal storage shed.TRACT #1: Approx. 17 acres m/l with 13.6 acres tillable, fronts on County Road #260, improvements include a 3 bedroom home and small storage shed.TRACT #2: Approx. 30.86 acres m/l with 20.10 acres tillable with balance in woods, County Road #260 frontage on two sides, county water available.TRACT #3: Approx. 35 acres m/l on the north side of County Road #260 with ¼ mile of county road frontage, 13.4 acres tillable with the balance in woods, Otter Creek on the northeast corner, lays nice, county water available, super hunting tract or nice home site.

This is a nice country farm with good access to the highway. Nice clean area offering income, recreation, hunting and a

short drive to Mark Twain Lake.

Terms: 10% down day of sale with the balance of cash at closing on or before 30 days after sale with possession at closing.

(Subject to tillable land lease).

Survey cost to be split 50/50 between buyer & seller. Title insurance is at buyer’s expense.

All acreages are approximate. Sale price to be adjusted to survey.

AUCTIONEERS: DAVID THORNHILL, 314-393-7241, TROY, MO

DUSTY THORNHILL, 314-393-4726, TROY, MOBILL UNSELL, 573-470-0037, FRANKFORD, MO

Troy Office: 636-366-4206. For full listing: www.thornhillauction.com

OWNERS:Anne M. Michel, John Michel, Timothy Michel & Michael Rizzo

(The Late John F. Michel Jr.)

(Top left) Clover Kids Jonathan Kinyon, Baylee Wade, Maci Dreisewerd, Rance Wheeler, and Morghan Crain were able to shoot archery at 4-H Camp with the help of the counselors Chance Wheelan and Brett Mason (red shirts). (Bottom left) Dawson Bross and Foster Forsyth wait patiently as Roberta Burns gets ready to take them on a canoe ride around the pond. (Bottom center) (Top right) Connor Johnson, Ryan Ragsdale, Austin Nordwald, Molly McGee and Mary Anglen help during a session doing some community service for the Corp. of En-gineers. (Bottom right) John DeOrnellis and Maddison Breid working together during Leadership Camp. Look for additional photos in next week’s Monroe County Appeal. Photos courtesy of Shelby DeOrnellis.

Betsy Embree, Quin Bartels, Saylor Forsyth, and Kierstan Dreisewerd work on their group skit that they presented to the entire camp on Thursday night before the dance.

Antique Page

Legal NoticesCollection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no infor-mation concerning the collec-tion of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the ex-press permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used for that purpose.Published on: June 14, 21, 28

and July 5, 2012IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY,

MISSOURIJudge or Division: RACHEL L. BRINGERCase Number: 12MN-CV00078Plaintiff/Petitioner: JOSEPH S. MITCHAM

TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ryan Wilper, a Single

Person Trustee’s Sale:For default in payment of

debt and performance of ob-ligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ryan Wil-per, a Single Person dated De-cember 19, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Monroe County, Missouri as Book 276 Page 1907 and re-recorded on De-cember 31, 1997 in Book 277 Page 000015 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the re-quest of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., (at the spe-cific 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 situ-ated in Monroe County, State of Missouri, to wit:

THE EAST HALF (E-1/2) OF LOT THIRTEEN (13) AND ALL OF LOT FOUR-TEEN (14) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) IN PEIRSOL’S ADDITION TO MONROE CITY, MONROE COUN-TY, MISSOURI. SUB-JECT TO STREETS, AL-LEYS, PASSWAYS AND EASEMENTS AS NOW OF RECORD.

to satisfy said debt and cost.MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,

Successor Trustee612 Spirit Drive

St. Louis, MO 63005(636) 537-0110

File No: 127483.071112.283649 FC

NOTICEPursuant to the Fair Debt

vs. VICTORIA L. MITCHAMNature of Suit: DIVORCE

NOTICE UPON ORDER

FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Missouri to: Vic-toria L. Mitcham

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Monroe/Paris, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is a divorce and which affect the following described property: none.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise ap-pear and defend against this ac-tion within 45 days after June 14, 2012, judgement by default will be entered against you.

(seal)June 7, 2012

Heather D. Wheeler(Clerk)

Published on: June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 2012

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTYAT PARIS, MISSOURI

BRENDA L. BAXTER, SSN: XXX-XX-6256 Petitioner, vs. Case No. 12MN-CV00070ERIC S. BAXTER SSN: XXX-XX-2255 Unknown Respondent.

NOTICE UPON ORDER

FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Missouri to: Eric S. Baxter, address un-known

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of

Monroe County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is Dissolution of Mar-riage.

The names of all parties in this action are stated in the cap-tion above and the name and address of the attorney for the Petitioner is T. Peter Daniel-sons, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc., P.O. Box 1276, Hannibal, MO 63401.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise ap-pear and defend against this ac-tion within 45 days after June 14, 2012, judgment by default will be entered against you.

(seal)June 6, 2012

Heather D. Wheeler(Clerk)

Published on: June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012 12 Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com

Hours: Monday 12 - 5 p.m. • Thursday 12 - 5 p.m. Friday 12 - 5 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Traditions

119 N. Palmyra St.Perry, Mo.

(573) 565-2070WoodWick Candles,

Grandco, Jewelry for your Feet Sandals,Creative Home Decor and more

Stand fast & hold the traditions which ya have been taught.JJ Thessalonions 2:15

Owners: Wendy & Garrett • traditions_1@yahoo.com

GARDENof angels

Antiques • Furniture Pottery • Candles

Amish - Jams, Jellies and Honey

Watkins • CraftsConcrete Lawn and Garden

Basement Thrift StoreHouse Wares and Christmas Decor

502 Main St.Perry, Mo.

573-473-7644

Now Open!

All Clothing: 50¢

Please call is case I am out, don’t want to miss you!

A N T I Q U E S • C R A F T S • T H R I F T

213 N. MainParis, Mo.

660-327-1177573-228-0484

GRANDMA’S ATTICa flea market

Libby’s Antiques

303 W. Locust, Paris, Mo.

Bob and Libby Wil liams

Antique & CollectiblesBuy & Sell

Appointment or Chance660-327-5881 • 573-473-2868

The Craf t e r ’ s Cho i c eGifts and Crafts at prices you can afford!

Tom, Betty and Callie MyersOwners since 1989

207 W. Reed St.Moberly, Mo.

660-263-2399

GIFT SHOP

Granny’s ResaleFurniture • Clothing • Toys • Home Decor

A little bit of everything and much more!

Consignments and booths available!

GRAND

REOPENING

Friday, June 29 NEW RENOVATIONS:

Twice the space and enough new items

to fill it!

106 North Main • Monroe City, Mo.573-248-7830

Y’all come see Granny!Visit these businesses

that made this page possible!

the

The Main Street Mini Mall

Hours:Mon-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun. 12 - 5 p.m.

208 S. Main St.Monroe City, Mo.

Georgia, Penny and Sally

CLASSIFIEDS

For Rent

REAL ESTATE

COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON

660-291-5921 • 800-404-3400

Auctioneer, Realtor,Appraiser

Hwy. 24, Madison, MO

Thank You

For Sale

DRY DOCK HOURS: Open every night, except Sunday. Breakfast hours: 6 - 8:30 a.m. ..........................................17-tfn

Restaurant

Auction

Help Wanted

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

50¢ Per Lb.(In Bags or Boxes Only,

Prices Subject to Change)ALSO BUYING*Copper *Brass*Stainless *Lead

*Aluminum Grades*Scrap Steel & Cast

*Auto Batteries

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

1-800-337-6811

Aluminum Cans

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 isin violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all

dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Auction

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.

Insurance

Little Rick’s Plumbing Plumbing • Heating

Cooling • Electrical WorkCall Little Rick Heitmeyer

•660-327-4726• •573-473-6494• Free Estimates

Services

MONROE COUNTY APPEAL660-327-4192

or email appealads@parismo.net

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)Naiah Hogan (10/11/12)Pamela J. Bogle (11/3/12)

PUBLIC AUCTIONSaturday, June 30 • 1 p.m.

Location: 3 miles south of Paris on Route 15 and 3 miles east on Hwy. KK

MACHINERY, CATTLE EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:3020 JD tractor 14’ fold up brush cutter, JD Gator, gooseneck stock

trailer, loading chute, creep feeder, electric fencers and fencing material. Other equipment and hand tools and a few antiques.

OWNER: Jones Hereford Ranch--Thomas L. JonesAuctioneer: Eddie Smock • 573-588-4661

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

Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

HAYHURST REAL ESTATE23815 Hwy 24 West • Paris, MO

www.hayhurstrealestate.com

1038 acres Mercer County - 700 plus tillable acres, nice set of out buildings, 4 homes, large machine shed with over 100,000 bu. grain storage. Main house has 2-car attached garage with full walkout basement. Tillable land consists of 250 acres of good flat bottom land, 270 acres of level to gently rolling acres and the rest is productive rolling land. This farm offers excellent hunting for the owner or extra income from a hunting lease. 1391 acres in Mercer County, 1050 acres tillable with over 60,000 bushel grain storage $2,800 per acre61 acres – ½ wooded, ½ open, water and electric, older farmhouse off Route 154 – close to Mark Twain Lake. $2,500 per acre

HELP WANTED

Part Time Position Available. Must be personable,good communication skills and office savvy. Age: 16 +

Send resume toP.O. Box 86, Paris, MO 65275

THANKS AGAIN,Madison Business Association

The Madison Business Association would like to say THANK YOU to all who attended, entered, volunteered, and worked at the June 9, Madison Demolition Derby. A SPECIAL

THANKS to Bruce Hendren, Russell Wolfe, Paris and Madison Fire Departments, Monroe County Sheriff’s Dept. and Doug Thomas. Thanks to your support it was a success

and we look forward to seeing everyone on Sept. 8.

From all of us,Nancy Stone’s children

Mark, Mary, and Jessica

No matter how often we attempt it, we will never be able to express the amount of love and comfort we experienced from our community through the loss of Mom.

She was an incredible woman and will be missed by all who knew her. She would be so pleased to know how the community gathered around her family in our loss and was

surely smiling down on all of you in doing so. A great light has indeed gone out in Monroe County, however her shadow will

always appear through the work she accomplished in her successful life, and will live on for generations

in the history of this area.

Sincerely,Mac and Pam Wilt

The “M&M” Trans-Atlantic baby shower was great fun! Thank you Welsey, David and Sally, Donna, Re-gina, Brenda and Bulldog, Lisa, Ashley, Sue, Susan Bell, Karen Conley and Sue Mattingly. Each of you

helped to honor a deserving military family with your assistance. Bless you!

Thank you to all you well-wishers for your prayers and inquiries in response to my recent

entanglement with the gate!Thank you to Shannon Holohan for your

assistance that day, to Marcia, Aaron and Sarah for keeping things on track and to a more than capable, Dr. Sarah Thomas for stepping up to the plate so willingly; you are a terrific team to

work with. Thanks for all that you do.Last but not least, a big hug to you “PJ”

for your skillful drive to the ER. I owe you a fun day out, too!

It is a strong probability I will be able to serve all my patients,Great and Small with

all ten digits intact. God is good!

Sincerely,

Dr. Mac

Public Notices

FARM BUREAU INSURANCE is looking for a qualified individual to serve as office secretary for the

Monroe Service Center. Candidates must have strong clerical, communication and computer skills.

Competitive salary & benefits. Send resume to Farm Bureau, 407 Court Street, Fulton, MO, 65251, mweddle@mofb.com or call (573)642-3381. EOE

HELP WANTED

FOR SALE: Bryant Central Air unit with coil, 2.5 ton, $500 firm, brand new wooden futon frame (still in box) $50, wooden play house $100, new Clean and Easy Waxing Spa Basic Kit with extra rollers and wax, $150. 660-341-4907...........................25-1t

Call Deaver Construction

Need Home Repairs?

Metal Roofs • Decks • Siding FREE Estimates

660-266-3494

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER POSITIONMadison C-3 Shcool is seeking a school bus driver.

Starting wage is $58/day for regular route and $9.90/hour for extra duty trips. Must have CDL with proper endorsements. Successful candidate must also pass

physical and background check. Application can be made in Superintendent’s Office in Madison C-3 School District, 309 Thomas Street, Madison Mo. Application forms are

also available at www.madison.k12.mo.us. Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the project titled “Interior & Exterior Alterations and Renovations to Existing Facilities for Paris R-II School District, Monroe County, Paris, Missouri,“ will be received until Monday, July 9, at 3 p.m. CDT at the office of Superintendent of Schools, and then publicly opened and read.

The bid packages include:Base Bid, Bid Package ‘A’ – construction of exterior concrete and awning

construction, toilet and locker room renovation, and acoustical renovation in the High School Gym, Elementary, and Multi-Purpose Room.

Base Bid, Bid Package ‘B’ – construction of lighting, electrical, and fire alarm.

Plans and specifications are available at the Office of Architect, Sam A. Winn & Associates, Architects, P.C., 1643 S. Enterprise Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65804; (417)-882-7821 phone; (417) 882-1876 fax. Bids shall be addressed to Mrs. Chris Johnson, Superintendent of Schools, and the bids will be received and publicly opened in the Board Administration Office, Paris R-II School District, 740 Cleveland Street, Paris, Missouri 65275.

Hourly wages as set forth by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the prevailing wage law will be complied with on this project. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and waive any informalities in the bidding.President Board of Education

BIDS NOTICE

Madison - West Monroe Fire Protection Department at P.O. Box 57, Madison, MO 65263 is taking sealed bids for

a 1991 Ford Super Duty Truck with rescue body. Sealed bids are due

by Wednesday, Aug. 1 to Madison - West Fire Protection Department.

Thursday, June 21, 2012 13Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com

FOR INTERIOR PAINT-ING AND WALLPAPERING: Call Gloria Deaver, 660-266-3494...................................25-1t

The Paris 2012 After Prom Committee would like to also thank Thomas Auto Parts, Kent and Tracie Thomas, and any other community members or businesses that we

accidentally missed in our listing. Your donations and support

are greatly appreciated!

Monroe County VITALSThursday, June 21, 201214

Obituaries✝

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

Donna Sue Hendren1948-2012

Miss Hannah Aeilts and James Rosenkrans, both of Palmyra, ex-changed wedding vows Saturday, Jan. 7, in Camp Point.

The bride is a daughter of Doug-las and Pamela Vass Aeilts, of Hannibal. She is the granddaughter of Jewel Aeilts, of Cathage, Ill., and Charles and Phyllis Vass of Ferris, Ill. The bridegroom is a son of Mi-chael and Ruth Locke Rosenkrans, of Palmyra. He is the grandson of Jim and Donna Locke of New Bloomfield, and Charles and the late Maryilyn Rosenkrans and step-grandmother Leslie Rosenkrans, of Paris.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents during the 1 p.m. ceremony conducted by the Rev. Joe Tomich.

Attending the bride was Miss Nicole Griesbaum, of Palmyra. Bridesmaids were Miss Kendra Jennings and Miss Kelsey Tay-lor, both of Camp Point, and Miss Emily Yarbrough, of Hannibal. Bridesmatrons were Mrs. Kather-ine Aeilts of Castle Rock, Colo., and Mrs. Ashley Aeilts, of Quincy, sisters-in-law of the bride.

Best man was Eric Rosenkrans of Palmyra, brother of the bride-groom. Groomsmen-ushers were Edward Gregg and Luke Dye, both of Hannibal; Jon Bradney, of Pal-myra; and Jeremy Aeilts, of Castle Rock and Jason Aeilts, of Quincy, brothers of the bride.

Also standing up with the bride and groom, were memorial-ushers, Zachary Rosenkrans, brother of the groom; and Emily Blucker, cousin of the bride.

Flower girl was Emma Fiscella, of Hannibal, and ring bearer was Noah Aeilts, of Quincy, nephew of the bride.

The bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in Camp Point United Methodist Church. A recep-tion was held in the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center.

The newlyweds are at home in

James Rosenkrans and Hannah Aeilts married in Camp Point

Mr. and Mrs. James RosenkransPalmyra, and plan a wedding trip at a later date.

The bride earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Evangel University, in May. She is a Mary Kay beauty consultant.

The bridegroom is majoring in Organizational Management at Hannibal-LaGrange University. He is employed by YMCA of Hannibal and is starting his own photography business.

Gail Williams Gamboa of Par-is, and Ricky E. Jones of Madi-son, were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Mt. Airy Baptist Church with Dan Campbell performing the ceremony.

Gail’s parents are Janet Wil-liams of Paris and David and Connie Williams of Centralia. The groom is the son of James Everett Jones and the late Faye Jones of Madison.

The church was decorated with yellow and red tulle and tulips. The bride wore an ivory floor length A-line dress with a V-neck in front and back and a short train. To complete the en-semble she wore a rhinestone head piece borrowed from her sister, Kristen Kayson. The bride carried a bouquet of red and yel-low tulips with white flower ac-cents, greenery and a humming bird.

Serving as the maid of honor for the bride was her daughter, Veronica Gamboa of Columbia, and serving as bridesmaid was her youngest daughter, Saman-tha Gamboa of Paris. The girls wore short, black dresses with a yellow ribbed belt. Jamie Barnes of Madison served as best man and groomsman was Howard Boling of Huntsville. The groom and groomsmen wore black tuxedos with a red tie and vest. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her son, Jonathan and was given in marriage by all three of her children. Jona-than wore his dress blue Marine Corps uniform. Pianist at the cer-emony was Susan Havens, sister of the bride. Special music was performed by Blanton Engle, cousin of the bride and Andy Campbell, friend of the bride. Seating guests at the ceremony were Jeff Williams, brother of the bride, and Jim Jones, brother

of the groom.Following the wedding, a re-

ception was held at the Madison Community Center in Madison, where guests enjoyed music per-formed by Legacy. Special help-ers at the reception were Jessica and Terry Barnes. Punch table attendants were Robyn Havens, niece of the bride and Haley Ridgway, niece of the groom. The bride’s was assited by Sheila Hess, friend of the bride from Carpinteria, Calif.

The white three-tiered wedding cake had alternating red and yel-low ribbon wrapped around the base of each layer of cake and topped with 2- 1/6th scale pulling tractors. The grooms cake was a chocolate sheet cake decorated with a pulling tractor track, sled and pulling tractor. The cakes were created by Mary Mallory, of Paris. Cake table attendants were Dana Jones, sister-in-law of groom and Kelly Williams, sister-

in-law of bride.A family autograph tree served

as the guest book. The autograph tree was designed and painted by Samantha Gamboa, daughter of the bride with the assistance of her art teacher. DeDe Bounds, niece of the bride served as the attendant for the autograph tree. At the reception an autograph canvas served as the guest book, the attendants were Keali, niece of bride, Bennet, nephew of bride and Kristen Kayson, sister of bride. The gift table attendant was Emily Havens, niece of the bride.

The bride is a 1984 graduate of Paris R-II High School and a 1987 graduate of San Joaquin Valley College, Visalia, Calif. She is employed by Rehab Care.

The groom is a 1981 graduate of Madison High School. He is employed by Wilson’s Trailer of Moberly, and farms with his fa-ther.

Jones and Gamboa exchange wedding vows Saturday, March 24

Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Jones

Donna Sue Hendren, 63, of Mad-ison, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at Boone Hospital Center in Co-lumbia. Donna Sue was born Dec. 17, 1948, in Madison, to Knoble Lamar and Edna Norene (White) Hendren.

Prior to retirement she worked as a Certified Medical Technician at Monroe Manor in Paris, and was a member of the Madison Baptist Church.

Survivors include a sister Jane Orr of Jefferson City, numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions would be appreciated to Sunset Hill Cem-etery Association in Madison.

Services will be Thursday, June 21, 1 p.m., at CATER Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Sunset Hill Cemetery, in Madison. Visitation was Wednesday, June 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., at CATER Funeral Home.

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