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USPS-299800 Vol.137, No. 20 La Plata, MO, 635498 Pages • 1 Section • 50 Cents

Serving Macon County Since 1876Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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Coming Soon…. Maples Repertory Theatre Holiday Show, Burglar’s Holiday

The 2012 Opening Weekend of the firearms season was held on No-vember 10th - 11th. The harvest was down this year from last years num-bers in all regions of the state.

Adair County took 497 antlered buck, 92 button bucks and 290 doe, down 265 from 2011.

Knox County took 380 antlered buck, 145 button bucks and 329 doe, down 334 from 2011.

Macon County took 739 antlered buck, 152 button bucks and 409 doe, down 316 from 2011.

Shelby County took 329 antlered buck, 106 button bucks and 322 doe, down 354 from 2011.

Grant totals statewide were 69,650, which was 20,078 less than the 2011 season of 89,728. High counties were Howell with 1464, Macon with 1436 and Texas with 1430.

Region totals were Central, 10,446, Kansas City, 6,097, North-east, 11,592, Northwest, 8,366, Ozark, 10,734, Southeast, 7,899 and Southwest, 9,411.

The Home Press will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22nd and 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The deadline for the November 28th edition will be Wednesday, November 21st at noon for correspondence and ad-vertising. Please make note of the date and have your information to your office by deadline.

We will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24th and 25th for Christmas. Deadline for the De-cember 26th edition will be Thurs-day, December 20th at noon.

The office will be closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2013. Dead-line for the January 2nd edition will be Thursday, December 27th at 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy your holiday season with family and friends.

Captain James E. Wilt, Commanding officer of

Troop B, Macon, announces on November 12, 2012, 19 Troop B area residents com-pleted a Community Alliance Program (citizens’ academy) offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters. This was the

ninth program of this type to be conducted at the Troop B Headquarters since 1999. The Community Alliance Pro-gram is a unique opportunity for citizens to gain insight and understanding of the training and many duties of the Mis-souri State Highway Patrol. It also offers an opportunity to

meet and interact with sev-eral members and employ-ees of the Patrol. During the program, the participants met at the Troop B Headquarters in Macon, MO, for 10 con-secutive Monday evenings and received classroom and practical instruction on vari-ous topics including firearms,

traffic stops, traffic crash and criminal investigations, polygraph examinations, and driving while intoxicated en-forcement.

The program culminated with an awards ceremony, which was held at and spon-sored by the Macon Com-fort Inn. During the awards ceremony, participants re-ceived a plaque for their participation. Participants of the 2012 Troop B Commu-nity Alliance Program were: Jeffrey Alton, of Macon; Jan Barton, of Macon; Gary Belt, of Atlanta, MO; Carrie Bergfield, of Macon; Phillip Bray, of Macon; Jim Burns, of Anabel, MO; Lori Gray, of Kirksville, MO; Jim Knowles, of Anabel; Kathy Liebhart, of Bevier, MO; James Lyon, of Kirksville; Brenda Miller, of Atlanta; Adriana Orsini, of Stoutsville, MO; Betty Rob-erts, of Macon; Dr. James Spencer, of Macon; Stacy Taylor, of Macon; Layne Wal-ter, of Macon; Beth Watts, of Macon; Philip Wilson, of Macon; and Tim Worstell, of Macon.

Maples Repertory The-atre Company in Macon, Missouri presents an eve-ning of stress-free laughter, refreshments and fellow-ship. What more can you ask of a theatrical performance?

When I was growing up in Macon, I knew of some families who were fortunate enough to treat themselves to a trip to St. Louis or Kan-sas City to see whatever holiday show was being offered that year,” remem-bers Todd Davison, Artistic Director of Maples Reper-tory Theatre. Davison went on, “Of course not many people had the time or the resources to enjoy that kind of holiday experience. I am so proud that one of the many benefits Maples Rep-ertory Theatre provides to our area is a much greater opportunity for all of us to enjoy quality theatrical en-tertainment. We don’t have to drive to the city and our affordable prices make the experience a possibility for so many more people.”

The holiday show this year is Burglar’s Holi-day opening the day after Thanksgiving and running

Brianna Makesty and Abigail Pickens of Atlanta High School, were manning the table during the “pink out” basketball game in Atlanta last week. They raffled off a “pink” basketball to one luck winner.

through December 9 with both matinee and evening performances. Davison says, “You don’t have to think too hard and you can bring your children, your parents, your in-laws and your grandpar-ents and everyone is guar-anteed to have a great time.” The story goes like this: Da-vid Brown has been working too hard. He decides to take his wife away for Christmas, but at the last minute learns that the company president is stranded at the airport and needs to be picked up. His parents offer to entertain the boss, but they instead mis-takenly welcome a crook who is planning to rob their house. Add in a flaky girl-friend, a pizza delivery man and a record snowstorm--pretty soon everyone is pretending to be someone else. The gifts are gone, the dinner is burned and every-one is snowed in together in the most confused, hilarious family Christmas you have ever seen.

With a cast and crew hail-ing from Philadelphia, Kan-sas City, St. Louis, Texas, New York and Arkansas Burglar’s Holiday continues

the fine Maples Rep tradition of bringing talented theatre professionals from across the nation to Macon. This show marks the end of the the-atre’s ninth season. Plans are well underway for the 10th Anniversary Season in 2013.

This holiday season Ma-ples Repertory will also be presenting a number of spe-cial events plus a kids’ show --The Reality Show of Prince Absurdly Handsome. It will run Dec. 1, 4, 5, and 8 at 10:00 a.m. Kids’ shows are the perfect way to introduce anyone ages 1-100 to live theatre. The much anticipat-

ed, one-night-only, Holiday Cabaret, with special appear-ance by The Harmonium Brass, will be Thursday, De-cember 6 at 7:30. The After-glow for Burglar’s Holiday will be on Friday, November 30.

For more information and to order tickets call the Maples Rep Box Office at 660-385-2924, order online at www.maplesrep.com, or go by the theatre located on corner of Rubey and Vine in Macon, Missouri. Box of-fice hours are daily from 10 to 5.

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LOCAL NEWS2A Wednesday, November 21, 2012

The Home Press • North Edition • maconhomepress.com

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The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers with heat-related utility bills, begins on November 1, 2012. The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2013. The Cold Weather Rule has been a part of the Commission’s rules and regulations since 1977.

The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric utilities under PSC jurisdiction that provide heat-related service. Municipally operated systems, cooperatives and those that provide propane delivered by truck are not under PSC jurisdiction. The rule does not apply to them.

“The Cold Weather Rule provides protections to help Missourians keep their homes warm from what can be a very cold, harsh Missouri winter,” said PSC Chairman Kevin Gunn. “If you have a bill that you can’t pay in full, it is very important that you contact the company. Failing to do so could

put your utility service in jeopardy for non-payment.”

The Cold Weather Rule:

• Prohibits the disconnection of heat-related service when the temperature is predicted to drop below 32 degrees during the following 24 hour period.

• Provides more lenient payment terms permitting reconnection of service for natural gas and/or electric customers.

• Prohibits the disconnection of registered elderly and disabled customers who meet certain income guidelines who make a minimum payment.

• Allows a customer to register with the utility if: 65 years of age or older; Disabled to the extent that the customer has filed with the utility a form submitted by a medical physician attesting that your household must have natural gas or electric utility service provided in the home to maintain life or health; or The customer

has obtained a formal award letter issued from the federal government of disability benefits.

• Allows customers to budget payments over 12 months.

• Allows customers to extend payment of pre-existing arrears beyond 12 months.

• Does not require a deposit if payment agreement is kept.

• Requires that customers be notified by mail 10 days before the date the utility intends to shut off service; that an attempt be made to contact the customer within 96 hours before the shut off; that an attempt be made to contact the customer right before the shut off; that notice is left at the home when service has been shut off.

• Requires the customer be notified of possible financial help in paying the utility bill.

• Allows for the reconnection of service for less than the full amount owed.

If a customer is faced

with a heat-related utility bill that they can not pay in full, it is important that the customer:

1) Contact the utility company.

2) State an inability to pay the bill in full.

3) Provide income information either by month or annual income.

4) Make a minimum payment.

5) Enter into a payment agreement.

It is important to note that in order to receive some of the benefits of the Cold Weather Rule, a customer must sign-up (register) with their heat-related company.

For more information on the PSC’s Cold Weather Rule, please see the Commission’s website at www.psc.mo.gov or call the Commission’s Consumer Services hotline at 1-800-392-4211. Consumers can also receive Cold Weather Rule information from their local natural gas or electric company.

One of the most popular University Extension guides is the one on custom rates. Unfortunately they can get outdated quickly but there is an updated one now.

Guide 302 “Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri” has always been very popular. I get lots of questions every year on the average custom rates for haying, combining, fence building and many others. These can be very useful as a basis for determining what to charge whether you’re doing the custom work or having it done. However, remember these are averages and your costs can and do vary from the average. The number of responses is listed on this guide so you can get an idea of how many contributed and the actual ranges are listed also. In many cases the rates have raised significantly since 2009 (the last year the guide was published previously) due to fuel and other costs. Keep in mind that the more unique the service the less responses there are normally so don’t forget that either. You can view the guide online at http://extension.missouri .edu/p/G302. I do get asked how come this guide and others don’t get updated as often as in the past. The simple answer is that with fewer faculty on campus due to less money that it doesn’t

Custom Rates Updatedget updated as often. The Ag Business Specialists such as myself do keep up with these figures as much as we can so you can contact us (660-947-2705 or [email protected]) if you have specific questions.

Fence Law ResourcesI have been receiving

several fence law questions again lately and I suppose that will

never change. I certainly welcome the questions but remember we do have a couple of resources online. Guide 810 discusses the actual law and is at http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G810 while frequently asked questions are at http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G811. You can also continue to call or e-mail me as well.

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across the country rely on blood and platelets donated through the American Red Cross. While the need is ongoing, the supply isn’t — especially around the holidays, when regular donors travel and spend time with family and friends and may forget to schedule an appointment.

Blood and platelet donations help save the lives of people like Amy Jones, who was diagnosed with leukemia at 10 years old and underwent chemotherapy treatments every six weeks. Like many cancer patients, Jones received several transfusions.

Jones’s leukemia

went into remission after two and a half years of treatments, but she eventually relapsed, forcing her to endure more intense chemotherapy. After receiving more than 100 pints of donated blood and platelets, her cancer went into remission again. Now in her 30s, Jones has been cancer-free for almost 20 years and encourages others to donate.

The only way to provide lifesaving blood and platelets for patients in need is through the generosity of donors. Donors can help the Red Cross maintain a stable blood supply this holiday season by making an appointment to donate

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Adair CountyDec. 11 from 10:30

a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at A T Still University, 800 W. Jefferson in Kirksville, Mo.

Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Truman State University, 100 E. Normal in Kirksville, Mo.

Lewis CountyDec. 6 from 1-6 p.m. at

Canton Christian Church, 512 College in Canton, Mo.

Dec. 12 from 1-6 p.m. at Highland High School, 21504 State Highway 6 in Ewing, Mo.

Linn County

Dec. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at Wal-mart, 937 Park Circle Drive in Brookfield, Mo.

Livingston CountyDec. 1 from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m. at Highview Baptist Church, 713 Milwaukee Ave. in Chillicothe, Mo.

Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lowes Home Improvement, 100 W. Business 36 in Chillicothe, Mo.

Macon CountyDec. 3 from 1:30-6

p.m. at Christian Church, 120 W. Moore St. in La Plata, Mo.

Shelby CountyDec. 6 from 2:30-

6:30 p.m. at Shelbyville Moonshiners Inc., Highway 15 North in Shelbyville, Mo.

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tree seedling orders forms that the Department of Conservation does every year in our office now. They are filled on a “first come first served” basis so don’t wait too long if you want them for next year. These are available at the Macon County Extension Center at 514 E Briggs Drive, Suite D, in Macon. Their phone number is 660-385-2173.

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LOCAL NEWS3A Wednesday, November 21, 2012


Cut To The ChaseAttitude of Gratitude

So often, we miss opportunities to say “thank you.” Small moments or small gestures slip by us before we recognize them, but this time of year, we are acutely aware that we should give thanks. Thanksgiving celebrates just that, but throughout the year we should live with an attitude of gratitude toward those who feed, clothe and provide fuel for us: farmers and ranchers. Perhaps if we look at Thanksgiving specifically to illustrate the things we take for granted, it might help us extend that thanks beyond the holiday.

So, I’m thankful for: Farmers who raise turkeys - and the other animal protein we eat. I’m not as adept at raising animals. It’s not in my wheelhouse, besides my cats, dog and snow leopard gecko. I understand it’s hard work and a huge responsibility to put birds on the tables of many houses on Thanksgiving. The farmers who undertake the task of raising poultry and livestock are dedicated to responsibly raise animals for all of us. They choose to do this freely. They humbly listen when consumers ask questions about how they do this and demand they do things differently without knowing the science or the costs associated with those requests.

Farmers who grow the vegetables that will be on my table on Thanksgiving Day - and every other day. Many of us had issues

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Virgil Raymond Lindberg, age 86 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Mis-souri.

Born May 19, 1926 on a farm near Bucklin, Missouri, he was the son of Hjalmar A. and Inez A. (Thiele) Lindberg. On July 20, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri, he married Eula M. Duffield who

preceded him in death in 1996.Also preceding him in death were his parents; one

brother, Cecil Lindberg; and three sisters, Ruby Brown, Alice Belfield, and Esther Francisco.

Surviving are three sisters, Evelyn Falls of La Plata, Mis-souri, Pearl Miller of Bucklin, Missouri, and Eva Mae Swit-zer of California, Missouri; one brother, Hjalmar Lindberg of Albia, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

Virgil was a graduate of Bucklin High School. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 42 years. While living in Fort Madison, Iowa he was an active member and a long time R.A. leader of the Fort Madison Baptist Church. Virgil moved to La Plata, Missouri in 2001. He was a member of Friends For La Plata Preservation and the First Baptist Church where he had served as deacon.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, (No-vember 16, 2012) at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Officiating was Pastor David Gottman. Organ-ist was Josephine Lindberg. Musical selections were“How Great Thou Art” and “The Old Rugged Cross”

Entombment was in the Community Mausoleum in La Plata, Missouri. Pallbearers were his nephews, Jack Falls, Kenny Falls, Gary Belfield, Birney Belfield, Leroy Miller, Brian Lindberg, Dr. Bruce Lindberg, Dr. Brent Lindberg, and Richard Burns.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of La Plata, Missouri or to the Community Mausoleum of La Plata, Missouri. They may be sent to

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growing a garden of any consequence this summer, and as a result have little or no harvest to show. But farmers elsewhere are providing vegetables for us to eat. May not be “local,” but we won’t starve because of their efforts. Shirts, pants, warm coats, comfy blankets, fluffy cotton towels warm from the dryer - the textiles that keep me and my family warm. The fiber that farmers raise directly benefits everyone, except maybe those who choose to go nude every minute of every day. Fortunately, I haven’t met any folks with that inclination.

More than 21 million American workers (15 percent of the total U.S. workforce) who produce, process and sell the nation’s food, fiber and fuel. Farmers and ranchers play a direct role in providing jobs across many industries in the U.S. These jobs take the raw materials grown and raised and create the products in my kitchen, my bathroom, my living room, my bedroom and even my driveway - my car has leather in it and runs on bio fuels.

Lastly, I’m thankful that I don’t have to imagine a world without farmers, ranchers and others in agriculture. As you give thanks this week, remember the people who grow, raise and process the food for your table. And next week, remember them again.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving TimeBy Diane Olson

The house fills with aromas of a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal: turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pies and rolls. Family and friends join together to share food and fellowship during this season.

As you prepare for this celebration, you may wonder about the cost of this year’s Thanksgiving meal. According to the annual Marketbasket Survey conducted by the Missouri Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau, the cost of food items will show a slight increase.

The shopping list, enough food for 10 people, consists of a 16-lb. turkey, stuffing made with pre-seasoned cubes, heat-and-serve rolls with real butter, two pumpkin pies made with pumpkin pie mix and pre-made pie shells topped with real whipped cream, frozen green peas, fresh cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and a relish tray of carrots and celery. The beverage offerings are a gallon of whole milk and coffee.

This year’s survey was conducted in late October to garner prices that avoid the pre-Thanksgiving sales hype. The last few days before Thanksgiving find many grocery stores offering “loss leaders” (items priced below cost) to attract shoppers – a free turkey with a $50 order or buy-one-get-one-free offers.

Missouri shoppers found that items needed to prepare a meal for 10, and hopefully have leftovers, would cost $51.87, or $5.18 per person. Again, the cost would be lessened depending on the amount of food available to prepare additional meals.

The 2012 prices are $4.46 higher than the same items last year. The biggest jump came in turkey prices, which moved from an average of $1.21 per pound last year to $1.46 this year. This accounts for $4 of the difference between the two years when pricing a 16-lb. bird. The national average price per pound for turkeys was $1.39.

Recent market reports indicate on-farm production of turkeys has been relatively strong. The supply in cold storage is about 5 percent higher compared to a year ago. Shoppers may see the benefit of this supply as we move closer to Thanksgiving Day.

Missouri shoppers also found all three dairy items, milk, butter and whipping cream, rang in slightly higher. Other items costing slightly more included the pie shells, rolls, carrots and celery. Lower prices were found for the pumpkin pie mix, sweet potatoes, cubed stuffing mix and cranberries.

Weather events this year will likely be conversation

starters at many gatherings this year. As we enjoy the bountiful meal, we should be mindful of the challenges farmers face each year to provide safe, abundant and nutritious

food. Farmers work every day to provide food, clothing, shelter and so much more. When listing our blessings on this holiday and every day, be sure they are included.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012The Home Press • North Edition • maconhomepress.com

COMMENTARYCOMMENT

Blonde But BluntSHEPHERD’S CALLFAITH

Pastor’s Corner Big Talk

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An international team of scientists has confirmed what a Korean zoo has been saying for years. The zoo’s 5.5-ton elephant, Koshik, can talk. He has a vocabulary of five Korean words. The 22-year-old Asian elephant was lone-ly and bonded with his trainers, who would of-ten sleep in the same area with Koshik. The pachy-derm tucks his trunk in his mouth and reproduces the words by modulating sound. Vocal imitations by parrots and mynah birds have been around for years; but an elephant talking, that’s BIG talk.

There is a human coun-terpart to this tusker’s big talk; we call it bragging. We humans have a ten-dency to talk big, to claim more than is true. This tendency was practiced abundantly during recent politicking.

Koshik and humans have yet another similar-ity. Apparently, the big blabber has no idea what he is saying. That’s right; he can imitate speech, but he doesn’t seem to com-prehend it. It is also com-mon for human conversa-tions to be meaningless. Sometimes we just like to

hear ourselves talk. Per-haps you, too, have heard the following words:

“What are you saying?” “I have no idea.” Or, “I don’t understand

what you are telling me.”“Neither do I.”Talking, including elec-

tronic talking, is the pri-mary way humans com-municate. That being true, we should feel obligated to communicate precisely and truthfully.

To the best of my knowledge, there is no mention of a talking el-ephant in the Bible. Balaam’s donkey did have a few words for his master, but there is no eloquent elephant. However, the Bible has many directives for us about our speech. The ninth commandment tells us not to lie to one another. Literally it says, “You shall not bear false witness against” him/her. Simply put, it means tell the truth.

Jesus instructed us to, “Let your yes be yes and your nay be nay”. That probably eliminates our saying “Yes, but . . .”

The apostle Paul said, “Whatever things are true . . . think on these things”. Thus, I conclude with this plea— if these words are true, think on these thing.

This country and this world have certainly seen a lot of “disasters” and horrible things. We have seen wars and rumors of wars. We have seen buildings brought down because of war and ter-rorist activities. We have seen planes fall out of the sky. We have seen tor-nadoes more destructive than anyone can remem-ber before. We have seen hurricanes and “super-storms.” We have seen earthquakes level entire cities and even nations. We have seen tsunamis flood islands and cities and farms. We have seen a lot of stuff happen.

When these kinds of things happen, people grow afraid. People be-come afraid that the end times are drawing near. They see these things as signs that the day of God’s wrath is looming very near. They look for other signs and see them also. many people get al-most a fixation on these events and the signs that foretell the end times.

We can get so fixed on looking for signs we fail to see where God is at already at work in these events. God did not cause them. look at Mark, for example. Jesus tells us to keep watch. Jesus warns a=us about false proph-ets and teachers who will claim to him or to claim to have special secret

knowledge that suppos-edly comes from God or one of the angels. Watch out for these and do not believe them. God did not cause the destruction and devastation. God did not bring them on us and God does not bring illness on people so they can learn something. God does bring discipline some-times but not like that.

God is a god of love and mercy. God is with the victims bringing com-fort and relief the help those are survive. Jesus tells us about these things in the gospels. Keep watch for his goodness. And while you’re eating your Thanksgiving din-ner this week, give God thanks for his presence with us.

Pastor Denzil ThomasAtlanta, Mt. Zion, La Plata United Methodist Churches

34 Days til the Jolly ‘ole man himself slides down those chimney’s and makes his appearance for free milk and cookies and of course, carrots for the reindeer. The year went fast and it seems with Thanksgiving tomorrow its just around the next couple of articles.

Got my turkey thaw-ing out, the noodles are made and in the freezer, green beans are ready for the slow cooker, Sara’s making the dressing and Sammie Jo is bringing the deviled eggs. Of course we will have hot bread, probably some corn and lots of mashed potatoes!! Like 10 lbs. or more!!! I hate peeling potatoes. In fact last weekend I made a roast and tators and made Scott, my boyfriend peel the spuds. And he did such a great job, I’m gonna let him do again tomorrow!!! Lucky guy! Hehe!! His parents are coming down for the holiday meal and Susan insisted on bring-ing pies and “some other stuff”, so I don’t know what that is, but we’ll find out!! LOL The day will be one of the best days of the year with everyone I love gathered around my table with health and hap-piness. Except my dad of course, he’s already left for Florida. Grief, I don’t know what they have that we don’t, ‘cept sun and gators, oh yeah and orange juice, the good kind!! But, he’ll miss out on a great meal and lots of laughs and smiles.

It’s the first year with my boyfriend, his parents, my two new grandbabies, plus Daniel (that’s Sara’s other half). Oh, and Ran-dy, we can’t forget Randy, he’s so fun to mess with and takes it all so well. And, with him there, they don’t pick on me as much!!! Just love having Randy around!! After the meal we usually make a plate for a couple people in the neighborhood that stayed home and had cold cuts. I figure if we had a great day, we should share a little of it with others.

So, hopefully everyone will help with clean up, as I’m working the over-night shift at the hospital ER window that night. I think ‘cause everyone else I know is going to Wal-Mart for Black Friday!!! NOT ME!!! But don’t eat too much, you don’t

wanna see me at 3:00 in the morning, or maybe I don’t wanna see you. LOL Either way I hope your Thanksgiving is scrump-tious, warm, filled with love and family and you make some memories to remember when you need to smile!

I think of years past and remember the great gatherings my family used to have during the holidays and one mem-ory I hold dear is one of my Great Aunt Pauline Plumlee!! Okay, first you have to know that my dad owned a car wash, so he was always getting promotional items, such as towels, soaps, cups, etc………….. So, my mom (God Rest Her Soul, miss her bunches) had a set of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” glasses. I think they came from Pizza Hut, but not sure, anywho, she said that everyone had to sing the verse on their glass before they could fill their plate. My Aunt Pauline was drinking cof-fee, so at her turn she sang and I quote” Gay O’Clean, Gay O’Clean, cleanest cup I’ve ever seen”! I laugh so hard every time I think of that. Of course she was using one of my dad’s free coffee cups from a soap manufacturer. She is a hoot! I thought of her the other day when I was on the Facebook Swap Shop, as someone was selling a set of those “Twelve Days of Christmas” glasses. I should of bought ‘em and gave them to her for Christmas!! She’s my fa-vorite Aunt Pauliney and I love her very much!!

Those changes I was talking about last week are getting closer and closer with each article I type, I hope you are in suspense! Mean aren’t I?

Keep It Kool,Bec

GOOOOOOD MORNING Thomas Hill Lake!A peacefulness has fallen upon your lands again my lady, an occasional

shot can be heard but not a war engulfing all around us! I was always taught to respect the land and what lives there, but today I see that is not the case with some hunters. Trophy hunting is one thing, hunting for food another, but to rape, pillage and slaughter everything is site saddens me! To come upon a carcass of what once was a fawn disturbs me beyond words.

As I rode the 4-Wheeler around your lands today I did regain my original purpose of riding, to enjoy and appreciate! Coming out of the woods into a clearing seeing Pelicans floating upon your waters sooths my soul, big beauti-ful cotton balls filling the blue waters. As I walked the sandy beaches excite-ment over took me....imprints of tracks filled the beach, deer, turkey, smaller birds, coyote.....then I saw signs of cat prints, I would assume it was Bobcat tracks. I walked further down the beach and saw a cat track the size of a coffee cup saucer, wow could this be the Mountain Lion that crossed our yard a couple of years ago? So many wonders fills your lands and sky’s my lady, a piece of heaven on earth which I now call home.

The “Sands of Time” does stand still for some, I came upon what was left of the sand castle that I helped the Grandkids make on the beach last summer. Memories are made and relived with smiles and happy faces.

The aroma from my kitchen is calling me now, Big ole Pot of Chicken & Dumplings & Homemade hot rolls are calling me.

Remember take time...look for the little things to appreciate in your busy lives, good for the soul and the Best medicine you could ask for! Have a Wonderful Week!!!!

As Always, Love & Hugs from the lake......Connie

by Connie Lyda Johnson

Have you ever looked at a pregnant young woman or teenager and wondered how she was going to meet the physical and emotional needs of a child? No young woman, no matter how mature, can understand the demands of a child. We at Ray of Hope Pregnancy Care Ministries know this all too well; and we are doing something about it.

We have instituted a nationally acclaimed program called Earn While You Learn. Expectant and young mothers can “earn” baby clothes, furniture, maternity clothes, and

Ray Of Hope Pregnancy Care Ministries Provide To Young Mothers

many other necessities by learning. The program pairs a young woman with a peer counselor who meets with her every week. We also encourage the father of the baby to participate with her or on his own. Every lesson earns her $2.00 in “Mommy Money”. Completed homework earns her $1.00. This money can be spent in our Mommy and Baby Boutique. The price of a baby outfit is $.50. Diapers are $1.00 a dozen; high chairs are $10.00.

We know that this program makes a positive

impact on the lives of young mothers and a lifelong impact on their children. Our program helps break cycles of neglect and abuse. We offer lessons once a week and for two years afterward.

We are a non profit, Christian based organization. All the services we provide are free to the women and men we serve. We exist solely on the donations of the community. If you have a desire to assist this much needed program, please contact us at 660-395-8099 or donations may

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During the last home junior high basketball game for the Atlanta Hornets they held a “Pink-Out” with everyone wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Above the La Plata Cheerleaders show their “pink” spirit by wearing pink t-shirts instead of their cheerleading uniforms.

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5AWednesday, November 21, 2012The Home Press • North Edition • maconhomepress.com

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Sheridan Howe shot her first deer during the 2012 Youth Deer Hunting Season. Sheridan is 7 years old and is the daughter of Daniel and Julie Kay Howe of Novinger and the granddaughter of Bob and Becky Howe of Novinger and Basil and Marsha Hammons of Atlanta.

Sheridan Howe Bags A Buck

Atlanta (4)

La Plata (5)

Monday,November 26th

4:30 p.m.

Wednesday,November 28th

7:00 p.m.

Milan (2)

Novinger (7)Green City (3)

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Saturday,December 1st

5:30 p.m. ChampionshipConsolation

Friday,November 30th

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Girls Bracket

Bevier (8)

Scotland County (1)

Novinger High School Basketball TournamentNovember 26th - December 1st

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Atlanta (4)

Bevier (5)


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Boys Bracket

Brashear (8)

Novinger (1)

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Atalpal Club MeetsThe Atalpal Club met Tuesday, November 13th at the La

Plata Nursing Home with Verna Buck as hostess. Present were Maxine Lock, Peggy Thomas, Iris Chaney, Bonelle Crosby, Ellen Wood, and guest, Morgan Fitzpatrick, and Betty Jo Williams. A short business meeting was held and all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Verna gave a short program with all receiving a treat.

Bonelle Crosby will be the December hostess and we will have a $1 gift exchange. Was glad to have Maxine and Betty Jo join us. Sorry our president, Ella Clem isn’t well.

Women’s Council met at Atlanta Christian Church on November 14 with 15 women present. Barb Slaughter opened the meeting with an inspirational thought and prayer. Thank you cards were read from 2 of our college students for money we sent them. The corresponding secretary reported sending 24 greeting cards this month. It was reported that there were 13 decorated trunks and 13 decorated pumpkins for the trunk or treat in the park.

The youth group took in $670 from their soup supper. November 18 will be the church Thanksgiving meal. November 25 at 5pm was set for the time to decorate the church for Christmas, with finger food served afterwards. Dale Wilson will sing for the Church Valentine program on February 10. Discussion was held about having a Christmas Eve candlelight service, with no decision made. A special collection was taken for someone who needs a coat. $130 was collected. Three church families will receive food baskets this year for Christmas. Two church families who are going through some discouraging times will receive JOY baskets with one small gift to unwrap each day for a week. Prayer concerns were given and Marsha Hammons led in prayer. Sarah Brands gave devotions on “Being Thankful” from Colossians 3:1-17. She also closed with prayer. Snack bags were packed for our 8 college students to have during finals week. Ruth Sullivan served refreshments.

Dolores Harpster visited Basil and Marsha Hammons Thursday night.

Mae Graham, Rhoda Graham and Dustin Magers ate out in Macon and went shopping Friday.

Bryann and Kyley Magers visited Rhoda Graham and Mae Graham Friday after school.

Rhoda Graham and Mae Graham had Friday supper with Sarah Grinder. They spent the evening playing games.

Julie Kay and Sheridan Howe spent Sunday afternoon with Basil and Marsha Hammons.

Deer hunters were plenty this last week and past weekends. Several youth shot some mighty impressive bucks and does for the very first time. The grown-ups got some nice bucks too and several are being mounted. I got one with my car just before deer season and I wasn’t impressed.

Shawn Burris, Asher and Zach Kimbrough and Jake from Moberly spent some time the last week and last two weekends deer hunting and staying with Dean and Pam Burris. It is always good to have my boys here and make their favorite meals. They didn’t go home empty handed or Shawn and Zach didn’t.

Elmer Baptist Church had 18 in Sunday school

Dausman, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Cir-cuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The business address and telephone of the Conservator is: 101 E. Washington, Ste. E, Macon, MO 63532; 660-385-6173.

All creditors of said dis-abled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

Date of first publication: November 7, 2012.

/s/ Denice ZiebarthProbate Clerk

Dates of publication are No-vember 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

Atlanta Newsby Marsha Hammons

on Sunday and 21 for worship services.

Dean and Pam Burris attended the annual Walsworth Banquet on Sunday at Marceline and visited with Pam’s niece and husband, Kathy and Shane Moore and her great-niece and husband Stephanie and Jonathan Duey. After the banquet they visited with Pam’s brother and wife, Donald and Janet St. Clair and also home for Thanksgiving was their son, Jon St. Clair who lives in Florida.

The Elmer Community will have a Christmas supper at the Elmer Community Building on Saturday night, December 8. Not sure of the time yet but will let you know later.

Elmer Itemsby Pam Burris

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6A Wednesday, November 21, 2012The Home Press • North Edition • maconhomepress.com

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Seibert Club of La Plata, met Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the Santa Fe Expresso in La Plata.

The group ordered from the menu and the meeting was conducted as they en-joyed their meal and were served warm apple crisp later. President Marsha Yahl called the meeting to order and Dora Lovingier led in prayer. Devotions were given by Marsha; “Lone Star Quilt”, which is usually associated with Texas but the quilt pat-tern was first used in the 1830’s before Texas was a state and “Worn But Not Worn Out” was based on 2 Corinthians.

Seven members an-swered roll call with “A book I have read”. Min-utes of the October meet-ing were read and ap-proved. Bonelle Crosby thanked everyone for the birthday card and balloon received on her 96th birth-day, November 5th. Betty Cribb thanked everyone for the get well card. Trea-surer Leila Ward gave her reports.

Old Business: The group is responsible for the Nursing Home Birthday Party on November 30th at 2:15 p.m. Dora and Irene volunteered to bake Angle Food cakes. Bingo will be played with fruit as prizes, mainly bananas. Additional prizes will be baggies of Leila Ward’s caramel corn.

Paper products were brought to the meeting today for a “shower“ for the La Plata Library and the items will be taken to the Library after the meet-ing today.. Items included

Seibert Club Meetscopy paper, scratch paper and pads, pencils, pens, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet items, etc.

The December 12th meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. at Leila Ward’s home for a Christmas luncheon. All members are asked to bring a Christmas “goody” and a $3 gift for the gift ex-change. Anyone bringing a guest should let Leila know so she will have enough places to set. Roll call is “a favorite Christmas tradi-tion” and Bonelle Crosby will bring a Christmas contest. Irene Osborn will have donations and every-one is to bring a Christmas article, poem, etc.

New Business: Meetings for 2013 were discussed. The group contemplated on changing the meeting day but decided to leave it on the 3rd Wednesday at 1:15p.m. Officers for the new year will be : Irene Osborn, President, Marsha Yahl, Vice-President, Lei-la Ward, Treasurer, Dora Lovingier, Telephone/Courtesy and Kathy East, Secretary/Reporter. Kathy volunteered to print the new books since she has a lot of the information in her computer. It was sug-gested that perhaps we should include cell num-

bers in the new books and a list of those will be given at the December meeting. The Club Collect was re-peated.

Marsha conducted the “Hostess with the Most-est”. She had prepared small plastic containers with tiny bows on top. They contained various “words of wisdom” which were read and the contest was won by Betty Cribb, whose container had a dif-ferent colored ribbon. She received “Chicken Soup for the Christian Family” and a magnetic memo pad. Irene conducted a “Fun with Phrases” game, which was won by Kathy East, receiving a set of tea tow-els, dish cloth, magnet and a potholder. Marsha had a game making words from “Falling Leaves”, which was won by Dora Lovingi-er, whose prize was a mag-netic not pad and pen.

Dora read “The B.C.”, which was hilarious! Bonelle Crosby received a roll of paper towels from Marsha Yahl “just because” and the meeting was adjourned. Marsha, Dora, Leila, Irene and Kathy delivered the show-er items to the library with Cindy Moore and Wave McHenry receiving them.

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DNR Awards $1,000,000 State Revolving Fund Grant To MACOGFunding will Provide Financing for Missouri Homeowners to Repair or Replace On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems

Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Sara Parker Pauley presented a $1,000,000 state revolving fund grant to the Missouri Association of Councils of Government (MACOG) on July 24, 2012. MACOG will use the grant for the creation of a revolving fund to address failed or failing on-site wastewater treatment systems throughout Missouri, which will improve the state’s water quality.

The program will provide loans to homeowners seeking to make improvements to, or replace their on-site wastewater systems.

Eligible borrowers include homeowners with a failing or failed on-site wastewater treatment system. Homeowners will be required to provide evidence of financial need and must have a sufficient credit score and income to make the loan payment and maintain the system.

Loans can be made for repair or replacement of private wastewater treatment systems for single-family houses and multi-family housing consisting of four units or fewer. Only systems recommended by the County Health Department, Department of Health & Senior Services or the local

authority will be funded. Systems must be installed by contractors approved by each county’s respective health department. Costs related to the installation of an approved system (such as soils investigation, engineering services and surveying) are allowable expenses.

Funds cannot be used to connect homes to a cluster system or public sewer system or to install an on-site system for new construction.

The minimum loan amount is $3,000. Loan terms will be based on the borrower’s ability to repay, not to exceed $15,000 or 10 years per connection. Borrowers must certify they will provide appropriate

system maintenance over the life of the loan, attend training on operating and maintaining the system and periodically have the system inspected.

The Mark Twain Council of Governments will be packaging loan applications for residents in the counties of Audrain, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby. For information, contact Mark Twain Council of Governments at (573) 565-2203. Loan application packets are also available at each participating Regional Planning Commission / Council of Government and on-line at www.macogonline.org/onsiteas well as www.marktwaincog.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS7AWednesday, November 21, 2012


Nutrition Site MenuNovember 26th - 30th

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Monday, November 26Chicken wings, scalloped potatoes, beets, bread and butter, pears and milk.

Tuesday, November 27Tenderloin on bun, French fries, cream corn, banana split salad and milk.

Wednesday, November 28Chili w/cheese slice, hominy, celery and carrot sticks, crackers, applesauce and milk.

Thursday, November 29Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, cooked cabbage, bread and butter, fruit cocktail and milk.

Friday, November 30Baked Zita, lettuce salad, Ambrosia, French bread and cookie.

Holiday Appetizer Recipes

Over Veteran’s Day weekend I spotted an Army tent in the back yard of a La Plata Veteran. The weather was cool, but not too cold out for an Army tent. Kudos to the family that displayed it and kept in such great shape.

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Holiday Appetizer RecipesParty Pinwheels

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix• 2green onions, minced• 4 (12 inch)flour tortillas• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced• 1/2 cup diced celery• 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DirectionsIn a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and green onions. Spread this mixture on each tortilla. Sprinkle red pepper, celery, black olives, and cheese (if you’d like) over the cream cheese mixture. Roll up the tortillas, then wrap them tightly in aluminum foil.Chill 2 hours or overnight. Cut off ends of the rolls, and slice the chilled rolls into 1 inch slices.

Fruit Dip• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened• 1/2 cup sour cream, for topping• 1 cup whipped cream• 1/4 cup brown sugar• 1/4 cup white sugar• 1 tablespoon maple syrup• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DirectionsIn a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, brown sugar, sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Serve immediately or chill for later.

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The Elmer Commu-nity had 85 to 100 trick or treaters on Tuesday night. It was a nice night for it and everyone seem to have a great time.

Terry, Sarah, Mason and Rhys Thomas visited with Dean and Pam Burris on Tuesday evening.

Dean and Pam Bur-ris called on Bobby and Verna Buck at the La Plata

Nursing Home on Friday afternoon.

Shawn Burris and Zach Kimbrough of Moberly called on Dean and Pam Burris Friday evening.

Pastor Zach Vicars ser-mon Sunday was taken from Isaiah 9:1-7 entitled “The government on HIS shoulders. Pastor Zach challenge us to start read-ing our Bibles through

TOPS Meets

The La Plata Library has a new sign just above their doors. The sign is well over due and shows the hard work of the Library Board in adding new features to the building.

LIBRARY GeTs new sIGn

starting November 1 un-til we have read all of it. Wednesday nights we are looking at book of the Bi-ble each time and this week we will be on Leviticus.

We will be having our Christmas Program and Christmas dinner on Sun-day, December 16. All children interested in being in it, start coming to Sun-day school or let me know.

Macon-Atlanta State Bank in cooperation with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, the Missouri Banker’s Association

and SEGS4VETS would like to help our country’s most severely injured who have served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan).

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The SEGS4VETS program awards Segways to servicemen and women who have lost limbs or suffered extensive soft tissue and muscle injuries, traumatic burns, spi-nal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries or other neurological injuries and disorders.

Over 1000 Segways have been awarded to date and on Nov. 14, 2012 another 37 soldiers will receive a Segway in San Antonio, TX. SEGS4VETS attempts to give these wounded Americans their independence with this gift. The mobility gained by this device enables veterans to remain engaged with their communities, churches, families and jobs.

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation please come into Macon-Atlanta State Bank. We are happy to tell you more about the organization or give you additional information about SEGS4VETS. You can also make a donation on-line at www.segs4vets.org. Macon-Atlanta State Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines will match community donations made to SEGS4VETS up to $3,500.

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Macon Higher Ed Open House On MondayMACC, Central Methodist Officials On Hand

Moberly Area Community College and Central Methodist University will be co-hosting an open house for prospective students at their facility in Macon on Monday, Nov 26.

The event will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the Macon

Area Education Center, 408 Blees Industrial Drive. This open house will allow prospective students to meet with officials from CMU and MACC to learn about programs that are offered at Macon.

Moberly Area Community College

will be represented by Shannon Crist and Central Methodist University will be represented by Aimee Sage. There is no cost and no obligation nto attend.

For more information, contact Aimee Sage at 660-248-6651 or email [email protected].

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