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I MO State Historical Society 1020 Lowry Street comp Columbia, MO 66201 i 1' i 1 -fi iS 0 Heritage of Truth USPS 298-920 Your Newspaper November 22, 2000 Number 20 Joe Maxwell Resigns Senate; Accepts Appointment as Lieutenant Governor ni, aasaHMHaHMHHaaaH voice for the ritizens in the state discussions with voice for the citizens in the state LaBelle Board of Aldermen Discuss High Water Loss and Trash in Area tv Senate and by my action, have taken an important step in assuring that these citizens will continue to have a strong voice for northeast Missouri in Missouri Senate." Maxwell accepted an appointment from Governor Roger Wilson and was sworn in to serve as Missouri's lieutenant Governor on November 16. In making the appointment, Governor Wilson commented, "The past few weeks have shown us the importance of the office of lieutenant governor. As illustrated by the vote of the people on November 7, Joe Maxwell is the right person for this important job." The lieutenant governor serves as the Senior Citizen Advocate and their statewide voice. "The senior citizens of Missouri deserve this vacancy to be filled," stated MaxwelL The. lieutenant governor also serves on numerous boards and leave trash loose in containers.

It was recommended that a list of these addresses be made by BFI and given to the city. The current contract with BFI will expire on January 31, 2000 A letter will be sent to Jane Justice asking her to take care cf the debris that has overflowed onto the Spectra Communication Property, just west of 417 State. Fire Chie Greg Doscher met with the board, requesting a LaBelle City contact person be named for the Emergency Planning Commission to call, if necessary. Dean Franks will serve as the citys contact person. Chief Doscher also suggested that fire hydrants to be color coded with different odor of paint to differentiate the amount of water flow that comes from each hydrant Police Chief, Gary Grubb explained why the city squad car had been seen in Clark County.

He mentioned that he is commissioned in Clark Couhty, but that probably will be alleviated the first of January. Most of his trips to Clark County foil under the heading of Mutual Aid. Hackemack asked the he give advance notice to board member, if he knows that he will be working for other entities, so the citizens can be kept updated. Superintendent Rudd gave his monthly report and mentioned also that the dog pound has a installed water hydrant and the new city shed has dec-' 'tridty, so the backhoe can be pluggedin. The water usage report was presented and studied.

Concerns were expressed regarding the high water loss. It was determined that this could vbe due to under estimating water used for flushing hydrants. Bill No. 4-00 which is an ordinance establishing a "user conned tioa fee for non-property owners in the (Sty of LaBelle for coneo? tionto the combined watsrworki and sewerage system was dis- cumsd. This information was made available to the public by posting in public places It was motioned and seconded for this Bill Na 4-00 to be given first reeding by title, and it was read.

It was motioned and sec-(Conthtued on Pago 2) Following friends, supporters and constituents of the 18 Senatorial District, state Senator Joe Maxwell, D-Mexico, announced that he is resigning his senate 1 seat to allow a special election be scheduled as quickly as possible to assure manned representation for the citizens of northeast Missouri in the state Senate. Consistent, effective representation is essential to the ritinma it is my honor to serve, Maxwell "By resigning my seat now, the citizens will have the chance to vote for a new senator from the 18 District as quickly as possible. This will avoid unnecessary delays in senate representation and help assure the citizens of the 19 District a continued voice in the General Assembly." Maxwell, who was elected Missouri's next lieutenant governor during the November 7 General Election, will be required to resign his senate seat prior to taking the oath of office for the new position on January 8. Under state law, at least 10 weeks is required for the governor to call a special election once a legislative seat becomes vacant By resigning the office now. Maxwell enables the Governor to call a special election as quickly as possible so the position can be filial early in the next regular legislative session.

"It has been a tremendous honor to serve as Senator from the 18 District, and I look forward to mwtiimiwy my service to these citizens all Missourians as -r-4- Clayton Seeks Nomination For Missouri State Senate LL Gov. Joe Maxwell their next lieutenant governor," Maxwell said. "At this time, my' commitment to assure fair and effective representation for the citizens can best be accomplished by allowing the election for a new senator for -the 18 District to be held as quickly as possible. Maxwell served two terms in the Missouri House of Representatives prior to being elected to the Missouri Senate in 1994. While this action vacates the Senate seat he has held for six years, he.

will continue to serve in the upper chamber of the General Assembly. As Lt Governor, Maxwell will serve as president of the Senate, preside over the upper chamber vote in the event that a tie should occur. "Clearly, this' is in the interest of the citizens," Maxwell said. "I have worked to be a strong next step will be the planting of trees that have been purchased and donated in the memory of loved ones. These will be planted before Christmas.

The Community Center Board of Directors donated the refreshments of homemade breads and muffins and fresh fruit together with drinks. This was served by the walking path committee. Pat Brien was on hand to pass out and explain the different brochures that were available on walking and the health benefits derived from that type of exercise. Fat Ellison of the Lewis County Health Department was Durham Walking Path Holds Ribbon Cutting The LaBelle Board of Aldermen met November 13, 2000 with Mayor Bruce Hcffinan presiding. Roll call was taken with the fol- lowing aldermen present: Byers, Huebotter, Franks, Ashford, Morrow and Hachemack.

Other present were: Bill Stolen, Helen Steffen, Greg Doscher, Casey Powers, Kevin Smith, Gary Grubb, Wayne Rudd and Karen LassweU. The meeting opened with the minutes being read and approved. The treasurers report was presented, studied and accepted. The Board of Aldermen and the Mayor quickly took care of a few knotty local problems: The Beer Barrel owner, built a deck to his property directly over the Citys water meter. A letter will be sent to the owner, Fred Ingrim requesting the deck to be removed.

BFI Waste Systems says people Flu Clinics To Give Vaccinations The Lewis County Health Department notified the Star Office of the following times and places that Flu Shots will be available to the public. There will be three places where shots can be received on December 11, 2000: the LaBelle Manor from a.m. to 11:30 am. the Lewis town Senior Housing from the hours of 1.00 pm. to 2:30 pm.

and the Williams town Senior Housing form 300 pm. to 400 pm The next date for shots from the Health Department is December 12, 2000 at the following places. The Ewing Senior Housing from 800 am to 11: am then the La-Grange Senior Housing from 1.00 pm to 200 pm and later the Canton Senior Housing from 200 pm to 400 pm The Lewis County Health Department will be giving shots on December 15, 2000 from 900 am to 400 pm at their office in Mon-ticeHo. Deer Harvest Up From Last Year Conservation Agent Gene Lindsey, reported to the Star that the number of deer harvested on opening weekend jiras up consid- erably compared to the number i killed on opening weekend fin- the year of 1999. He reports that there was an increase of 16J121 more killed this last weekend.

The state wide total for deer killed in Missouri was 111,002 and the top three counties were: Montgomery' Howell 2,180 and Macon 2,175 for 2000. The Northeast Region total was 21,790 which was an increase of 2,110 over last year which was 19,680. The top three counties in Pike with 184 and Lincoln with 190 for 2000. Lewis County had 1,132 deer harvested which was an increase of 58 over last years total of L079 In 1989. The deck stations reporting in after the opening weekend were Fiprem Depot at Mon-ticeDo with 626 brought in and Ewing's Bdmonstons Coop with 506 brought in.

There was only one nonfotal accident in the northeast region at Clark County, this year. Last year for opening weekend there were 5 non-fhtal accidents reported and one fatal accident 7 representing all of Marion County and part of Shelby County. Clayton practices law in Hannibal and is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Hannihni Chamber cf Commerce, the Hannibal Jaycees and the Bethel German Colony. He serves on the Board of the Northeast Missouri Sheltered Workshop and the Local finer- gency Planning Committee. Clayton is engaged to be married in June 2001.

Stolen Aerostar Van Recovered On Tuesday November 14, 2000, the Heartland Recovery Center in LaBelle reported that a 1990 Ford Aerostar Van had been stolen between a.m. and 60 ajn. At approximately 10:15 ul, Waykm Kinde, age 18, was taken into custody in Selina county for Tampering with a Motor Vehicle. Kinrie, a walk away from the Recovery Center was found to be in possession of the van. Kinzle is currently being held in the Saline County Jail in lien of $10,000 bond.

Robert Clayton, D-Hannihal, has announced that he will seek the democratic nomination to replace State Senator Joe Maxwell, D-Mexico, 18 District Maxwell who was elected LL Governor on November 7 resigned his Senate seat to permit a special election to take place as soon as possible. "I have worked hard at serving all of Northeast Missouri in my six years as State Representative and consider our interests in better highways, a strong plan for economic development and better access to healthcare to be issues in common throughout the 18 District, spoke Clayton. Should the Democratic Committee nominate me to run for this important position, I would be honored, he continued. Gov. Roger Wilson will set a special election date at least 10 weeks from today for the 18 District seat to be filled.

A Democratic and Republican candidate will be nominated by their respective 18 District Senatorial Committees to run in that special election which has yet to beset Clayton was re-elected to his 4 term in the House on November Despite the cold weather, on the afternoon of November 11, 2000, the opening of the walking path at the Durham Community Center was a success. There were several adults and children from Durham and the surrounding area who attended the ribbon cutting. Mary Johnson thanked everyone for attending and showed them how the figure eight half-mile path was laid out She then, assisted by Mary Ann Smith, chairman, cut the.1 ribbon, officially opening the path. After the ribbon cutting, everyone made at least one half-mile walk on the path. The including the Missouri Tourism Commission, the Rural Economic Development Council and the Missouri Housing Development Commission, all of which currently have a vacancy.

Maxwell noted that he is excited to have an opportunity to begin serving the people of Missouri now. "I want to do the job of lieutenant governor, and I'm pleased that Governor Wilson is giving me the opportunity to begin working fin the elderly, the. children and the working families of Missouri." there for free blood pressure checks and to pass out information cm walking programs in Lewis County. If more trees are donated in memory of loved ones, they will probably not be planted until next spring. Mary Ann Smith is the person to contact about when is the best time to plant different trees.

Plans are to have shade trees growing along the perimeter of the walking path. If a tree is yet to be planted this year, Mrs. Smith should be contacted before at- 1 Affk novemoer at. tlM opening of Durhams attended the celebration to drinks. This took place on MFA Oil Announces Meeting The Annual 2000 Meeting of the IaBefle Canton Company Bulk Plant has been scheduled for 6:00 pjn.

on November 29, 2000. This wfal be held at the Highland High School, west of Ewing on Hwy Activities at the meeting will indude a business report for the 2000 fiscal year, ejection of delegates toe the year to come and a foil meal and door All families are welcome, whether or not they are members of MFA Oil Company. LaBelle Manor Care To Sponsor Supper A Soup Supper Bake Sale A Bazaar will he held on December 2, 2000. This will be held from ftOO a.m. until 60 pjn.

There will be Christmas Crafts and Baked Good with a big variety to chooee from and priced right All proceeds to go to their Activity Fund. Wider Opportunities, Inc Holds Sale Wider Opportunities, Inc. is inviting the public to stop in and see their nice selection of woven rugs. They have many HMhwt ri to choose from, either la denim or colored material The Sale and on December 21, 2000. See the advertisement elsewhere in this edition, i for a discount price special, during this Holiday Rity Sale.

MARY JOHNSON, ASSISTED BY MARY A. SMITH, making walking path official, by the cutting of the ribbon. A nice crowd apjoy homemade breads and muffins with fresh fruit and soft Saturday, November 11 at 1 p.m..