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The 2010 Monroe County 4-H Royalty candidates were: Princess - Kayla Shoemaker, Cannon Kids; Maddison Breid, Madison; Kara Phillips, Holliday Horizons; Sabrina Wright, Happy Go Lucky; Sydnee Playter, Mark Twain.
   Prince - Carl Miller, Cannon Kids; Connor Johnson, Happy Go Lucky; Blaine Arp, Madison; Britton Francis, Mark Twain .
   Queen - Angela Purdy, Madison; Nikki Winningham, Mark Twain; Shelby Landis Happy Go Lucky.
   For the new school year, new Paris and Madison Teachers include: Paris Cassidee Rhodes (1st grade), Tim Webster (high school history), Daniel McCarty (high school special education), Robert Dycus (junior high science), and Beth Putrah (Title I paraprofessional). Madison: Jan McAfee (Science), Paul Kothe (6th Grade), Megan King (2nd grade), and Bryant Jones (Junior High Math and computers).
   During the August regular Paris R-II Board of Education meeting, PDC co-chairs Brandy Forsyth and Kathryn Graupman gave the board members an overview of the Professional Development program including the mission, goals, CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Program) goals and committee members.
   The mission of the PDC states: The mission of the Paris Professional Development Committee is to plan and implement professional development activities that improve teacher capabilities, resulting in higher levels of learning for all students.
   Forsyth presented the board members with the yearly schedule for PDC events.
   “This is not set in stone that we cannot make changes when we need to,” said Forsyth.
   Forsyth presented the PDC budget totaling $13,000 for the school year that includes workshops, meeting expenses, library and supplies and substitute teachers as required.
   “We have a comparable budget to what we had last year,” said Forsyth.
   The board members discussed making sure that all teachers had a chance to attend meetings rather than possibly the same people year in and year out. The board members unanimously approved the PDC activities and budget as presented.
   Approve 504 Coordinator: Dr. Lisa May was appointed as 504, ELL (English Language Learner) and homeless coordinator.
   Superintendent Henke informed the board members that former principal Bottoms also held these positions.
   Superintendent’s Report:
   Superintendent Henke noted that the ASBR (Annual Secretary of the Board Report) was in the process of being worked on. She also noted that OPAA and Director Dawn Peak and her kitchen staff had won awards for kitchen safety (2) and for being a Partner in Success.
   Superintendent Henke informed board members that the tax rate hearing will be Wednesday, Aug. 25 and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 15.
   Principal Reports
   Elementary Principal Chris Johnson informed the board members that registration went very well.
   “Right now we are down 26 students and we have only gotten seven students in,” said Principal Johnson. “The Back to School Fair went very well.”
   “Our Open House is coming up and our building looks great,” added Principal Johnson.
   Secondary Principal Dr. Lisa May noted that the high school has 18 new students and noted they had only lost seven.
   “Our registration went very well,” said Dr. May. Dr. May gave the members an overview of registration day praising her teachers for their help during the day.
   The board member adjourned to an approved closed session at 8 p.m. In the approved closed session the board members approved David Freitag for an extra duty contract as the Student Council Sponsor.
   New Paris R-II Teachers: left to right, Cassidee Rhodes (1st grade), Tim Webster (high school history), Daniel McCarty (high school special education), Robert Dycus (junior high science), Beth Putrah (Title I paraprofessional).
   New Madison C-3 Teachers: Left to right, Jan McAfee (Science), Paul Kothe (6th Grade), Megan King (2nd grade), and Bryant Jones (Junior High Math and computers).
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Melanie Webb has joined the Monroe County Appeal staff as the new advertising manager.
   Webb is a local as she has spent her whole life in the Paris area. She is a graduate of Paris High School. She also attended Truman State University (then Northeast Missouri State Univeristy).
   After high school Webb started her career working at the Monroe County Abstract office.
   She also has worked for 13 years for the Missouri Department of Corrections - working in both Moberly and Vandalia.
   Webb brings numerous skills to her new position including a solid work ethic, an enthusiasm to serve the local community, and a good working knowledge of the area.
   “Melanie is an asset to the Appeal and a great addition to our staff,” said Monroe County Appeal editor David Eales. “She is a natural for sales and management and will fit right in.”
   Eales went on to say that Webb will sell advertising, manage the advertising department, and create and coordinate the associated paperwork.
   Webb and her husband Tommy have four children: Aron, Ashley, Tyler and Andrew. Melanie and Tom have six grandchildren.
   Webb’s parents, Sonny and Virginia Hawkins, live in Holliday.
   “Living here all my life and knowing everyone is one of the biggest strengths that I bring to this new position,” said Webb. “I enjoy interacting with people - an important part of this job.”
   In her spare time, Melanie enjoys watching NASCAR racing and taking care of her grandchildren.   2855

The Missouri General Assembly recently enacted new legislation affecting vehicle operation and Governor Jay Nixon has signed the legislation into law. Some of the laws contained an emergency clause, which went into effect upon the signing; others will go into effect Aug. 28.
   Modifies Various Provisions of Law Relating to the Regulation Of Insurance Nonresident Financial Responsibility
   Under this act, a nonresident shall not operate a motor vehicle in Missouri unless the nonresident maintains financial responsibility, which conforms to the requirements of the laws of the nonresident’s state of residence. A nonresident who fails to maintain financial responsibility is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor (Sections 303.025 and 303.040 RSMo.).
   Intoxication-Related Traffic Offenses
   This bill changes the laws regarding intoxication-related traffic offenses.
   In its main provisions, the bill:
   (1) Specifies that a DWI court may grant limited driving privileges to an individual who would otherwise be ineligible for the privilege. However, the DWI docket or court cannot grant a limited driving privilege to a person during his or her initial 45 days of participation (Section 302.309 RSMo.);
   (2) Removes the requirement that no chemical test will be given when a holder of a commercial driver’s license refuses to submit to a chemical test at the request of law enforcement (Section 302.750 RSMo.);
   (3) Allows any circuit court or the county municipal court of Jackson County to establish a DWI docket to provide an alternative for the disposition of a driving while intoxicated or driving with excessive blood alcohol content case when the person operating a motor vehicle has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of at least .15, the person has pled guilty to or has been found guilty of one or more intoxication-related traffic offense, or the person has two or more previous alcohol-related enforcement contacts.
   The court may assess any and all necessary costs for participation in a DWI court against the participant and all moneys received by the court will not be considered court costs, charges, or fines. A DWI court may operate in conjunction with a drug court, and a drug court commissioner may preside over a DWI court (Sections 478.001 and 478.007 RSMo.);
    (4) Specifies that any offense involving the operation of a vehicle in an intoxicated condition will not be cognizable in municipal court if the defendant has been convicted, found guilty, or pled guilty to two or more previous intoxication-related traffic offenses or has had two or more previous alcohol-related enforcement contacts (Section 479.170 RSMo.);
   (5) Specifies that an application or execution of a search warrant cannot be deemed invalid solely because it relied upon an electronic signature of either a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, or judge (Section 542.276 RSMo.);
   (6) Requires each law enforcement agency, county prosecuting attorney, and municipal prosecutor to adopt a policy to report the arrest information for all intoxication-related traffic offenses to the Missouri State Highway
   Patrol’s central repository and to certify the adoption of the policy when applying for any grants administered by the Department of Public Safety.
   Beginning January 1, 2011, the Highway Patrol must maintain regular accountability reports of alcohol-related arrests, charges, and dispositions based on the data submitted (Section 577.005 RSMo.);
   (7) Requires the course of instruction that all municipal judges must complete to include a review of state laws regarding intoxication-related offenses, jurisdictional issues related to those offenses, reporting requirements for courts, and the required assessment for offenders under the Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP); requires each municipal judge to adopt a written policy requiring court personnel to timely report all dispositions of all charges for intoxication-related traffic offenses to the central repository and to provide a copy of the policy to the Office of State Courts Administrator and the Highway Patrol; and requires each municipal division of every circuit court to prepare a report every six months that includes the total number and disposition of every intoxication-related offense adjudicated, dismissed, or pending in its division and submit the report to the circuit court en banc for review and recommendations (Section 577.006 RSMo.);
   (8) Specifies that no person who operated a motor vehicle with a BAC of .15 or more will be granted a suspended imposition of sentence and specifies that for a first offense, unless a person participates and successfully completes the requirements of a DWI court of docket, a person who operated a motor vehicle with a BAC of between .15 and .20 will be imprisoned for at least 48 hours and a person who operated a motor vehicle with a BAC of .20 or more will be imprisoned for at least five days (Sections 577.010 and 577.012 RSMo.);
   (9) Changes the minimum imprisonment from five days to 10 days for a prior offender and from 10 days to 30 days for a persistent offender to be eligible for parole or probation unless as a condition the person performs a specified amount of community services or participates in a program established under Section 478.007 RSMO. or other court-ordered treatment program. Courts may search the central repository, DWITS, or the certified driving records maintained by the Department of Revenue for prior intoxication-related traffic offenses (Sections 577.023 RSMo.);
   (10) Removes the provision requiring an intoxication-related traffic offense arrest without a warrant to occur within 90 minutes of the alleged violation (Section 577.039 RSMo.);
   (11) Removes the requirement that no test can be given when a person arrested or stopped for an alleged DWI refuses to submit to a chemical test at the request of a law enforcement officer (Section 577.041 RSMO.); and
   (12) Specifies that after 10 years a court will enter an order of expungement if it determines that a person with a first alcohol-related driving offense has not been convicted of any subsequent alcohol-related driving offense, has no other subsequent alcohol-related enforcement contact, and has no other alcohol-related driving charge or enforcement action pending at the time of the hearing (Section 577.054 RSMo.).   2854

Paris Teachers
   
   Name: Cassidee Rhodes
   Class or Position: First grade teacher
   Hometown: Palmyra, Mo.
   Interests and Hobbies: Playing with my dog Ellie, running, and spending time with family and friends.
   Why did you go into the education field? I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, but when I completed a job shadowing class in high school I fell in love working with the kids. I knew this was the career for me.
   Family: My parents, Jim and Carol Rhodes, live in Palmyra, Mo. My father works at Wakonda State Park and my mother work at MFA Oil and Propane in Palmyra. I also have an older sister, Kimberly, and brother-in-law Jeff.
   How many years have you been teaching? First year.
   Where have you taught previously? I completed my Literacy Practicum at Veterans Elementary in Hannibal, Mo. Student teaching was completed at Lewis County in Ewing, Mo.
   What extra curricular activities do you participate in? Currently none.
   
   Name: Tim Webster
   Class or Position: High School History
   Hometown: St. James, Mo.
   Interests and Hobbies: Football, fishing
   Why did you go into the education field? To help make a difference in students lives and push them to work hard in everything they do.
   Family: One sister
   How many years have you been teaching? First year.
   Where have you taught previously? I was previously an I.S.S. teacher in St. James.
   What extra curricular activities do you participate in? Head football, head track
   Comments: Very excited to get the 2010-2011 school year under way.
   
   Name: Daniel McCarty
   Class or Position: High school special education.
   Hometown: Macon, Mo.
   Interests and Hobbies: I enjoy all sports and love to hunt and fish.
   Why did you go into the education field? I’ve always wanted to impact the students in a positive matter. The younger generation needs a good role model in their lives.
   Family: My wife, Stephanie and I have been married for three years and we have one son named Chance and one daughter named Bentley.
   How many years have you been teaching? First year
   Where have you taught previously? First year
   What extra curricular activities do you participate in? Assistant high school football coach.
   Comments: I will strive to keep the student’s best interest at heart.
   
   Name: Robert Dycus
   Class or Position: Junior High Science
   Hometown: Tucson, AZ
   Interests and Hobbies: Raising sheep/livestock, traveling
   Why did you go into the education field? 4-H was the biggest part of my childhood. I enjoy teaching and working with youth.
   Family: Married nine years-two boys Riley, four years old and Walker, two years old. My wife is from Centralia, Mo. I met her in Tucson and talked her into moving back to Missouri.
   How many years have you been teaching? This will be my seventh year.
   Where have you taught previously? I taught in Tucson, AZ, middle school science, technology resource teacher. I was a teaching assistant at Arizona State University College of Education.
   What extra curricular activities do you participate in? This year I will be the assistant baseball coach. I love Friday Night Lights.
   Comments: I’m honored to be working in Paris and really appreciate the families and kids in the community.
   
   Name: Beth Putrah
   Class or Position: Title 1 Paraprofessional (Aide)
   Hometown: Chillicothe, Mo.
   Interests and Hobbies: Traveling and discovering new places, camping, and cooking.
   Why did you go into the education field? I have a degree from the University of Missouri (Columbia) in Child and Family Development. I have always enjoyed working with children and proving them an environment that enriches their development.
   Family: Spouse-Dan Putrah who works at The Paris National Bank, three children-Burton Putrah of Burlington, VT, Ann Putrah attending the University of Kansas and Conrad Putrah attending the University of Wyoming.
   How many years have you been teaching? I have always worked in the educational field in some form or another. Ten plus years.
   Where have you taught previously? I first started working as the assistant education coordinator for Green Hills Head Start in North Central Missouri. After leaving the area, I have been employed by several school districts serving as a member of their support staff.
   Comments: I am excited to be a part of the Paris school system and look forward to a great year helping children reach their potential.
   
   Madison Teachers
   
   Name: Paul Kothe
   Class or Position: Sixth Grade
   Hometown: King City, Mo.
   Interests and Hobbies: Faith, family, sports and reading.
   Why did you go into the education field? Education is a priority and trade. Education and helping kids grow and develop is very rewarding.
   Family: I have been married to my wife, Marcia for a little over 20 years. We reside in Macon, Mo. with our five boys who are in high school and middle school.
   How many years have you been teaching? This will be my second year in the classroom.
   Where have you taught previously? I taught fifth grade for one year in Hallsville, Mo. as part of the Teaching Fellows Program of the University of Missouri.
   What extra curricular activities do you participate in? Assistant varsity baseball coach.
   Comments: Madison is a great school and I am very excited to be part of the faculty.
   
   Name: Jan McAfee
   Class or Position: Seventh and Eighth Grade Science, Physical Science, Ecology I and II, and Seventh and Eighth Grade Study Skills
   Hometown: Perry, Mo.
   Interests and Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, reading, spending time with family and friends.
   Why did you go into the education field? I enjoy learning and helping others. I look forward to doing both.
   Family: My parents are Joe and Cathy McAfee of Perry, Mo. I have two sisters and five nieces and nephews.
   How many years have you been teaching? This is my first year teaching.
   What extra curricular activities do you participate in? I will be sponsoring Jr. High and High School Cheerleading.
   Comments: I am very excited about this upcoming school year and look forward to meeting the students and families of Madison C-3.
   
   Name: Bryant Jones
   Class or Position: Middle School Math/High School Computers
   Hometown: Madison, Mo.
   Interests and Hobbies: Coaching baseball and being outdoors.
   Why did you go into the education field? I have always enjoyed learning and being at school. Teaching allows me to do both of those.
   Family: Parents-Jim and Dana Jones and sister-Haley Ridgeway.
   How many years have you been teaching? This is my second.
   Where have you taught previously? Pilot Grove (Social Studies)
   What extra curricular activities do you participate in? Baseball, track and yearbook
   
   Name: Megan King
   Class or Position: Second Grade Teacher
   Hometown: Macon, Mo.
   Interests and Hobbies: Being with family/watching good movies.
   Why did you go into the education field? Because I love children of all ages and to help make them productive members of society.
   Family: I have a husband Wade and a two year old daughter, Lily. I am very close with my entire/extended family. They are not only family, but friends as well.
   How many years have you been teaching? One
   Where have you taught previously? I have completed two long term maternity positions at Cairo, Mo., and have taught at Macon, Mo. at the after school program, Tiger Zone.
   What extra curricular activities do you participate in? None   2856

Bruce and Bridget Weimer, of Macon, are the proud parents of a baby girl, Raleigh Grace, born Tuesday, July 20, at Moberly Regional Medical Center. Raleigh weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19-1/2 inches long. Raleigh is welcomed home by sisters, Brooke, 5, and Payton, 2.
   Grandparents are Charles and Jane Callis, of Paris, and Jim and Dianna Weimer, of Macon. Great-grandparents are Lou Callis, of Paris, and Frieda Weimer, of Salisbury.
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Mark and Mandy Totten, of Perry, are proud to announce the arrival of a daughter, Ella Sue Totten. She was born Thursday, July 15, at 12:31 p.m. at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia. Ella weighed 8 pounds and was 20-1/4 inches long. She joins a big brother, Owen Wayne Totten, age 5.
   Grandparents are Conda and the late Larry Smith, of Perry, and Dwaine and Kathy Totten, of Shelbina. Great-grandparents are Iva Smith and Carol Comstock, both of Paris, and Evelyn Dowdy, of Moberly.   2858

Bessie Earline Ollila, 92, of Apple Valley, formerly of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, at North Ridge Care Center, in New Hope.
   Earline is survived by her daughter: Kathryn (Steve) Feeny; grandchildren: Allison (Cameron) Becker, Briana Feeny, and Chad Feeny; sister-in-law: Jeanne Dooley; brother and sister-in-law: Willard and LaVonne Ollila; her close friend and companion: Tom Nygard; and many loving nieces and nephews.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert and brother, O. Lee Dooley.
   Earline was born in Stoutsville, on Sept. 7, 1917 to Margie Hortense (White) and Orpha Lee Dooley. She attended elementary school in Monroe County, and middle school in Garden Grove, Iowa. Earline graduated from Hudson (Wis.) High School in 1936 and worked at the Brown & Bigelow offices in St. Paul for a few years.
   In 1940 Earline joined her mother in a lifelong career of cooking. Their experiences included cooking for the Breck School for boys in St. Paul, St. James School for Boys in Faribault, and then in 1945 they purchased the Avalon Café in Farmington. Earline and her mother became partners in managing the restaurant business for 22 years, sharing their hospitality and delicious home cooking. Earline met her husband, Albert, who was a frequent customer at the café and they were married on Feb. 28, 1948 in the Farmington Methodist Church. They were married for ten years until Albert’s death, having one daughter.
   Earline continued to cook in numerous restaurant businesses around the area for another 30 years, retiring in her mid-70’s. She was a strong, hard-working gentle soul who touched many lives while serving the public. This gave her the opportunity to make many lifelong friends, as well as to show kindness and share a good meal with the many regular customers and those just passing through town.
   With only a few minor health issues, Earline enjoyed several years of rest and retirement, until a broken hip led her to North Ridge Care Center twenty months ago. Even though some issues with memory and clarity were taking their toll, Earline was cherished by the staff at the home. Her positive nature, warm smile and kind words will be missed by all she has known throughout her long life. Rest in peace, Earline – we love you.
   Visitation was from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at White Funeral Home (901 3rd St.) Farmington and one hour prior to the service at church. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at Faith United Methodist Church, Farmington.   2859

Lewis Utz, 76, of Shelbina, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, at approximately 6:15 p.m., at the Hannibal Regional Hospital, in Hannibal.
   He was born on June 15, 1934, in Kendall, the son of Chester and Maggie F. Kinzer Utz. On Feb. 10, 1967 he was united in marriage to Willie Johnson, in Shelbina. She survives.
   Lewis is also survived by two children: Bonnie Hickman, of Cross City, Fla., and Hurley (Laura) Johnson, of Shelbina; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law: Sharon Utz.
   He was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Angela Johnson; and one brother: James Utz.
   Lewis was a member of the Full Gospel Fellowship Church, in Paris, and was a 1953 graduate of Hunnewell High School. He liked farming, collecting match book covers and coins, and enjoyed tinkering in his garage. He was very proud of his family, especially his grandchildren.
   Visitation is Thursday, Aug. 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home, in Shelbina. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home, with Pastor David Charlick officiating. Burial will be in Shelbina Cemetery.
   Memorials may be made to the Full Gospel Fellowship Church, in Paris.   2860

Richard Earl Dunkin, 64, of Kansas City, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Northcare Hospice of North Kansas City Hospital.
   Richard was born Oct. . 21, 1945 to Earl Lavern Dunkin and Della Mae (McGee) McCollum. He worked as an industrial laborer for many years. Richard was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and a very special brother.
   Richard is survived by his daughters: Sheila (Doug) Driskell, of Kansas City, and Marcy Jo Dunkin, of Rush Hall; six brothers: Carl (Laura) Dunkin, Raymond (Beverly) Dunkin, of Kansas City, Gary (Erlene) Dunkin, of Norborne, Jerry (Rita) Dunkin, Joe Dunkin, Leonard (Debbie) Dunkin, of Moberly; four sisters: Donna (Ray) Hailey, of Kansas City, Catherine (Greg) Todd, of Carrollton, Ruth (Delmar) Snodgrass, of Callao, Glenna (Bob) Gerry, of Holliday, and one half-sister: Jewel Noyes, of Columbia; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many more family and friends.
   He was preceded in death by his father and mother: Earl Lavern and Della Mae Dunkin; paternal grandparents: Jerry and Nora Dunkin; maternal grandparents: George and Marie McGee; and many uncles and aunts.
   Graveside services will be held Saturday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. at Bethel Cemetery, in Holliday.
   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northcare Hospice of North Kansas City Hospital, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116.   2861

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