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Lincoln/Pike Drug Court Foundation AnnouncesDickens Christmas Carol Gala On Dec. 7.

“I will honour Christmas in myheart and try to keep it all the year.I will live in the Past, the Present,and the Future. The Spirits of allThree shall strive within me.' –Ebenezer Scrooge, ‘A ChristmasCarol’ by Charles Dickens.

For the Lincoln-Pike CountiesDrug Court Foundation, this quoterelates so very well to those whohave faced struggles of addictionand then have made the consciousdecision to participate in the Treat-ment Court model found in Lincoln-Pike Counties. With this spirit ofgiving in mind, all are invited to aDickens Christmas Carol Gala onSaturday, Dec. 7.

This annual fundraiser allows theFoundation to continue its effortsand expand its reach through empa-

thy, education, resources and ac-countability for those participatingin this voluntary, intensive, court su-pervised, comprehensive treatmentprogram for non-violent offenders.

“The Treatment Court is a re-minder that there is always hope.Lives are changed and families arereunited. The individual is providedthe guidance, tools and resources tobe the person that they were createdto be and this is all possible throughcommunity involvement”, saysMike Roth, President of the Lincoln-Pike Counties Drug Court Founda-tion.

Held at St. Stephen UnitedMethodist Church in Troy, theevening includes dinner, silent auc-tion, music by C&C All AroundSound and attendees are welcome to

dress in attire reminiscent of theDickens Christmas Carol era!

The "CORE" organization, Lin-coln County Community Opiod Re-sponse Effort, has come along sideto volunteer resources and staff forthe Gala. These two organizationsare committed to the education ofour youth and families working toend drug dependency while support-ing those individuals that have takenthe steps necessary to participate inthe drug treatment program.

Tickets for the event are $25 ifpurchased in advance, $30 at thedoor. Corporate sponsorship is alsoavailable. For more information,contact Mike Roth at 1-844-574-7387, ext. 700 or Heather Graham-Thompson at 636-528-0326. Besure to ‘like’ the event on Facebook!

Elks Lodge To Host Breakfast With SantaThe Louisiana Elks Lodge #791

invites children of all ages to visitwith Santa and enjoy breakfast onSaturday, Dec. 7.

Santa's helpers are putting to-gether a delicious hot breakfast from9-11 a.m., and Santa will be on handto listen to all the Christmas wishesand hand out a gift to the boys andgirls.

Parents are encouraged to take

their own Santa pictures during thevisit. All activities begin at 9 a.m.,located at 120 N. 5th Street inLouisiana.

This totally free event is fundedby an Elks National FoundationBeacon Grant to help the localLodge serve the community. Lodge#791 has been using this grant foreight years for various communityChristmas projects.

Wishing you and your family warm holiday blessings. The People’s Tribune will be closed Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28 & 29

NECAC To Kick Off Kettle Campaign In Pike CountyThe not-for-profit North East

Community Action Corporation(NECAC) will kick off the SalvationArmy kettle campaign for PikeCounty on Nov. 29.

The annual fund-raiser will con-tinue daily through Dec. 24 outsidethe Bowling Green Walmart at 3Town Center Drive.

Volunteers are needed to ringbells. Area residents and organiza-tions are asked to participate for acouple of hours at a time. Day andevening hours are available, and theschedule is flexible.

“We’d really like to sign up asmany people and groups as we can

get,” said NECAC Pike CountyService Coordinator ChandraRoberts. “With 85 percent of the do-nations staying in Pike County,those who make contributions canbe assured that they’re helping theirneighbors in need.”

This year's kettle campaign goalis $8,000, up from $6,000 in 2018.NECAC is signing up local groups,churches, businesses, clubs and in-dividuals to ring bells.

More information is available bycalling Roberts at 324-2207 or visit-ing the NECAC Pike County Serv-ice Center at 805 Business Highway61 in Bowling Green.

North East Community Action Corpo-ration (NECAC) Pike County ServiceCoordinator Chandra Roberts staffs akettle during 2018 bell ringing.

Christmas In The GreenThe staff and owners of The Henny Penny in Bowling Green are busy decorating

and planning at Christmas in the Green held in Bowling Green Thursday-Saturday,Nov. 21-23. Pictured, from left: Beth Mullen, Joyce Butler, Stacy Damron, ClintMullen, Megan Blackwell, and Paige Miller.

The Day The Earth Shook In AshburnEditor's Note: Nov. 23 was the

anniversary of the event described inthe following story contributed byaward-winning Louisiana journal-ist, author and public relations pro-fessional Brent Engel. It firstappeared in his 2015 book "OneMore Thing." Engel plans to publisha new collection of Pike County his-tory stories shortly.

Dense woods and majestic bluffsbelie the horrific Thanksgiving Eveblast that once rocked Ashburn.

It wasn’t the first, or the last, ac-cident at the Hercules PowderWorks, but it certainly was one ofthe most dramatic. The gruesome af-termath drew national attention.

At 7:55 a.m. on Nov. 23, 1898,the packing house at the plant a milenorth of town blew up, killing sixmen. Six others were injured by de-bris and many homes were dam-aged.

The concussion was felt as muchas 25 miles away, shattering win-dows, shaking buildings andprompting fears that an earthquakehad struck.

“There was a terrific roar and thewalls and the roof of the packinghouse were thrown into the air asthough shot from a volcano,” TheAssociated Press reported. “The em-ployees were thrown into the air bythe force of the explosion, and thentheir bruised, battered and torn bod-ies fell back amid the wreck andburning debris.”

Many nearby homes were hit, in-cluding one a half-mile away thatwas destroyed when “a huge mass ofbrick and mortar” fell upon it, thenews service said. At any time, theplant stored up to 10,000 pounds ofblasting powder.

“There is always some loosepowder on the floor of the packingroom, and it is supposed that some-thing was dropped upon it thatcaused it to explode,” theorized theKansas City Journal. “The exactcause of the explosion will never beknown, as all the men in the packinghouse at the time were blown toatoms.”

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On Nov. 28: 24th Annual Community ofFaith Thanksgiving Day dinner, CentenaryUnited Methodist Church, Louisiana, noon-2p.m. For more information and reservations call754-4412.

On Nov. 30:Raintree Arts Council presentsa Variety Hour in the Appleshed. at 7 p.m. Bringyour own blankie. Song-dance-drama-comedy-frivolity.

On Dec. 2: The Pike County Health Depart-ment Home Health and Hospice will be hostinga Flu Shot Clinic at the Twin Pike Family YMCAfrom 9 a.m.-1 p.m.It is open to the public,Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances and pri-vate pay accepted.

On Dec. 4: Pike County Economic Devel-opment has expanded our services for job ap-plication and resume assistance to the publicand will be in Louisiana between 1-3 p.m., atcity hall on the second floor – room 206.

On Dec. 6-7: Christmas Fling at the Villageof the Blue Rose. All you can eat buffet, 5-8p.m.

On Dec. 7: Clarksville Christmas Marketvendors at American Legion, Hwy. 79,Clarksville from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The market issponsored by the Clarksville Chamber of Com-merce.

On Dec. 9: Christmas Caroling byClarksville Library at 6:30 p.m.

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MDC Thanks Deer Hunters For Help With CWD SamplingThe Missouri Department of

Conservation (MDC) thanks themany thousands of deer hunters whoparticipated in its mandatory CWDsampling efforts in 29 counties Nov.16 and 17 during the opening week-end of the November portion of thefall firearms deer season. Thanks tohunter participation, MDC collectedmore than 18,800 tissue samplesfrom hunter-harvested deer forCWD testing.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)is a deadly disease in white-taileddeer and other members of the deerfamily. MDC’s CWD sampling andtesting efforts find cases of thedeadly disease to help the Depart-ment limit its spread. Learn moreabout CWD at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.

According to MDC, the openingweekend of the fall firearms deerseason is the most popular two hunt-ing days for most deer hunters.Hunters take about a third of thestate’s total annual deer harvest dur-ing those two days. Focusing on thiskey weekend gives MDC the bestopportunity to collect the most tissuesamples during a very concentratedtime period.

MDC’s statewide, season-long,voluntary CWD sampling effortscontinue through Jan. 15, 2020.Learn more about voluntary CWDsampling at mdc.mo.gov/cwd under“Voluntary CWD Sampling All Sea-son.

MDC sends collected tissue sam-ples to the University of Missouri

Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab-oratory for CWD testing. Hunterswho submitted tissues samples fromtheir harvested deer for CWD testingcan get free test results for their deerat mdc6.mdc.mo.gov/applications/cwdResults/

According to MDC, the preva-lence of CWD is still very low in thestate. The Department’s CWD sur-veillance and management effortsaim to keep CWD rare in Missouriand to prevent CWD from spreadingto a level where sick deer are rou-tinely observed, and regional popu-lation declines occur.

Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/cwdunder “CWD in Missouri.”

Thank Youto our wonderful friends and familyfor remembering us on our 70thwedding anniversary with manybeautiful cards, calls, visits, and

even a surprise party!Malcom & Patsy Coose

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Activities At The Eastern MO YMCABY DEBBIE HOPKE

As we approach Thanksgiving,members of the Eastern MissouriFamily YMCA have been busy plac-ing leaves on our “Y” I am Thankfultree. Jennifer Young, a YMCA em-ployee, designed a tree where mem-bers write what they are thankful foron a leaf and place it on the tree foreveryone to see. The YMCA Second Annual 5K

Turkey Trot will start on Thanksgiv-ing Day at 7:30 a.m. The cost toparticipate is $25 and registrationswill be available the day of the race.Homemade pumpkin pies will beawarded to the first place finishersin each class. Strollers and leasheddogs are welcome. Youth recreational basketball

games are in full swing. The fiveteams will take a break on Thanks-giving weekend and finish up theseason by playing on Saturday, Dec.7 and Saturday, Dec. 14. Everyoneis welcome to come and watch. Family FUN day Sunday is set

for Sunday, Dec. 1. This is the per-fect day for the entire family tocome to the Y since all children upto age 11 years will have supervisionin the gym or in the child watchroom. The wellness center will beopen for all eligible members plusbasketball and pickleball will beavailable in the gym. Another craft and social event is

planned for Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the YCafé. Joyce Jerman will providematerials and instruction as partici-pants create their very own Frostythe Snowman. There are two classtimes, 1 p.m., and 6 p.m., with a costof $15 for a member and $18 for anon-member. Signup deadline isSunday, Dec. 1. Be sure to stop bythe Y to sneak a peek of Frosty andguess what he is made from. The December Coffee and

Muffins morning is scheduled forThursday, Dec. 5, from 8:30-10:30a.m., in the Y Café. This socialevent is held in conjunction with themonthly Blood Pressure checkwhich is open to everyone in thecommunity and surrounding area.Stop by to get your blood pressurechecked and take a tour of Y. All members are invited to the

Holly Jolly Membership Party onThursday, Dec. 10 in the Y Café.Vegetable soup, chili, and assorteddesserts will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and then again from 4-6:30p.m. Stop by during the time thatsuits your schedule the best. The community wide diaper drive

will be wrapping up at the end ofNovember. The YMCA is hosting adiaper drive to benefit those in ourcommunity who need assistancewith diapers, baby wipes, and diaperrash cream. Anyone can donate tothe diaper drive by bringing theiritems to the YMCA vestibule area.Honey Bear, a bright yellow teddybear, marks the location for the dropoff. Remember that the YMCA sells

gift cards in any denomination. Giftcards make the perfect Christmas,birthday, or thank you gift for some-one who is considering joining the Yas well as a current member. Giftcards may be used for join fees,monthly dues, or programs. The Eastern Missouri Family

YMCA is fast approaching the newyear 2020 and their one-year an-niversary. Continue to check out ourFacebook page and stop by to seewhat is offered at your YMCA andwhat the new year has in store.

There is more to the Y than meetsthe eye and we would love to dis-cuss memberships, programs, andclasses.

Birkhead-Reece Family Christmas ConcertImmanuel Baptist Church, Bowl-

ing Green, is holding the annualBirkhead-Reece Family ChristmasConcert on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Featured musicians will be Austin

and Sarah Birkhead, Shannon andStephanie Reece, Morgan Reece onkeyboard, and Gwen Jensen on theviola and other instruments.

Everyone is invited to attend theservice and the fellowship to follow.Shannon Reece will be our guest

speaker in the 10:30 a.m., Sundayservice.

Come and enjoy the whole daywith us at Immanuel Baptist Church,119 Park Dr., Bowling Green.

MoDOT Announces Road Work In Pike CountyWeather permitting, MoDOT crews

have scheduled culvert replacementson routes in Pike County. Please seebelow for locations and details.Pike County Route HH – Nov. 25,

the road will be closed from CRD 308to CRD 318 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.Pike County Route HH – Nov. 26,

the road will be closed from CRD 304to CRD 318 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.Pike County Route OO – Nov. 26,

the road will be closed from U.S.Route 61 304 to CRD 250 between 8a.m. and 3 p.m.Motorists will need to use alternate

routes during these times. This workis weather dependent and could berescheduled or delayed. For more in-formation, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-

MODOT (275-6636) or visitwww.modot.org to receive the lateststatewide news and text alerts, signupfor e-updates.Weather permitting, MoDOT crews

have scheduled culvert replacementson routes in Pike County. Please seebelow for locations and details.Pike County Route HH – Nov. 25,

the road will be closed from CRD 308to CRD 318 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.Pike County Route HH – Nov. 26,

the road will be closed from CRD 304to CRD 318 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.Pike County Route OO – Nov. 26,

the road will be closed from U.S.Route 61 304 to CRD 250 between 8a.m. and 3 p.m.Motorists will need to use alternate

routes during these times. This workis weather dependent and could berescheduled or delayed. For more in-formation, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visitwww.modot.org to receive the lateststatewide news and text alerts, signupfor e-updates.

It’s the most wonderful time of theyear! If you’re traveling this holidayseason, please be mindful of theweather and road conditions. TheBEST way to get to the party in timeis to check MoDOT’s online travelerinformation map. Never drive im-paired, make sure everyone in the caris buckled up, and please avoid dis-tractions. Enjoy this holiday season!

Lorraine ‘Bee’MeyerLorraine “Bee” Meyer, 85, of

Bowling Green died surrounded byher family Wednesday, Nov. 13,2019 at Pike County Memorial Hos-pital in Louisiana.A Mass of Christian Burial was

held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at St.Clement Catholic Church with theRev. Henry Ussher officiating. Bur-ial was in St. Clement Cemetery. Visitation was from 8 a.m., until

time of services on Wednesday atthe church. Bee was born Oct. 23, 1934, in

Bowling Green, the daughter ofFrank and Catherine GroteNiemeyer. She married Melvin B.Meyer July 31, 1952. He survives. Other survivors include a son,

Douglas Meyer and wife, Brenda ofMadison, Ala.; brothers, BobNiemeyer and wife, Judy, FredNiemeyer and wife, Mary Carol, andAnsel Niemeyer, all of BowlingGreen; a sister, Delores “Butch”Meyer and husband, Art of BowlingGreen; as well as numerous nieces,nephews and great-nieces andnephews.She was preceded in death by her

parents; a brother and sister-in-law,Victor and Rose Ann Niemeyer; asister, Frances Schroder; and great-nephew, Cameron Bagley.Bee always had a smile on her

face. As a devoted member of theSt. Clement Catholic Church sheparticipated in the church choir andcould be found helping the ladies so-dality in the kitchen at many churchfunctions. Her love for adventure led her to

many traveling trips with her brotherAnsel and sister Delores. Bee worked from the age of 16

alongside her family as a book-keeper for Niemeyer Tractor inBowling Green until the early2000’s. When Bee wasn’t working, she

could be found mowing her yard tokeep it in pristine condition. Sheloved flowers and gardening. Beebelieved in a well-balanced mealwhen preparing food for the family.Always having to make sure thetable settings were perfect and thatthe meal was served properly withthe right amount of meat to vegeta-bles ratio. Serving as pallbearers were Scott

Meyer, Bruce Meyer, Curt Meyer,Jeff Meyer, Doug Meyer, and KeithScherder. Serving as honorary pall-bearers were Bob Tepen, TimNiemeyer, Steve Niemeyer, ToddNiemeyer, Jim Huckstep, BobSchuckenbrock, and BruceScherder. Memorials may be made to St.

Jude’s. We now have a new guardian

angel in heaven. Regardless of yourrelationship with her, we all havebeen enriched by her presence in ourlives. Online condolences may be left at

www.bibbveach.com.

Mary AlliceWoodward LoganMary Alice Woodward Logan

died peacefully Monday, Nov. 18,2019 at Lynn’s Heritage House inLouisiana, with her sons at her bed-side. Visitation will be held at the Col-

lier Funeral Home in Louisiana from1-3 p.m., Wednesday with the fu-neral service at 3 p.m. Intermentfollowed at Riverview Cemetery inLouisiana.Mary Alice was born in Atlanta,

Ga., July 29, 1921 to Mordicai Levi(M.L.) and Eliza Ward MortonWoodward. She was raised in MiamiBeach, Fla. After graduating fromMiami Beach High School, she at-tended Walsh School of BusinessScience, worked six years as a cus-tomer service representative forSouthern Bell Telephone, and flew

as a stewardess for Pan AmericanWorld Airways for a year on LatinAmerican routes. On June 2, 1947 she was united

in marriage to John Logan of Han-nibal. After their honeymoon, theymoved to Louisiana. where theyresided and raised their family.Mary Alice was a member of the

First Presbyterian Church, a 70-yearmember of GH Chapter of P.E.O.serving many years as correspon-ding secretary, a Cub Scout denleader, active in PTA, a director onthe Pike County, Missouri AmericanRed Cross board, and fundraised forthe Pike County Country Clubswimming pool. She shared herhusband’s love of University of Mis-souri football and boating on theMississippi River with family andfriends. She also enjoyed geneal-ogy, coin and stamp collecting, andplaying bridge which she did until2017.She is survived by a brother,

George M. Woodward of Plantation,Fla.; and two sons, Clay S. Loganand wife, Sally and Walter C. LoganII and wife, Cindy, all of Louisiana.She is also survived by four grand-children, Benjamin J. Logan ofLouisiana, Bethany Pope and hus-band, Steve of Fenton, John S.Logan and wife, Kristen of St.Louis, and M. Blake Logan of Co-lumbia; and four great-grandchil-dren, Jack W. Logan, Logan A. andGwenyth A. Pope, and William S.Logan. A niece, Elizabeth M. Sed-lak and Sean Cunningham, of En-cino, Calif.; and a nephew, Robert J.Sedlak, Jr. and wife, Maria of Foun-tain Valley, Calif.; a great-niece andtwo great-nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her

parents, an infant son, her husband,and sister, Nancy W. Sedlak-Ellis. Honorary pallbearers were

Charles R. Lewellen and Dr. PhilipPitney. Pallbearers were Mark Had-dock, Benjamin Logan, John S.Logan, M. Blake Logan, StevePope, and Mark Shade. Memorials may be made to the

First Presbyterian Church or thedonor’s choice.

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The dead, all of them single, wereidentified as William Wilson, theforeman and son of the plant man-ager; Albert Miller of Hannibal;D.M. Smith of Louisiana; andWilliam Chapelston and JackHollinger of Ashburn. Alfred Wen-zel’s hometown was not listed, buthe was laid to rest in Hannibal.In grisly detail, newspapers re-

ported on the hours after the blast. “During the day, the men were

engaged with buckets gathering upsuch bits of flesh and bone as theycould find,” one reported. “A pieceof spinal column was found a half-a-mile from the scene of the explo-sion.”The disaster was particularly dev-

astating because Ashburn was aclose-knit community, founded in1819 and named for Kentucky im-migrant George T. Ashburn. At thetime of the explosion, there weremore than 300 residents, comparedwith only about 50 today.The powder plant was built by

DuPont in 1892. It produced dyna-mite for the mining and constructionindustries, and for the government.Remnants of buildings remain in thewoods today.Authorities speculated that the

1898 disaster might have beencaused by carelessness because, asone paper reported, the plant was op-erating “day and night on ordersfrom” the Navy. The financial losseventually was pegged at $100,000— a little over $3 million now.Despite the loss of his son,

records show the elder William Wil-son continued as superintendent ofthe plant at least until 1905.After 1898, potentially-dangerous

buildings were separated in nearbyvalleys, but accidents still happened.One man died and five were injuredin a powder warehouse explosion inDecember 1909. In June 1915, fourmen were killed when 200 pounds ofnitroglycerin ignited. A non-lethal

explosion in September 1903 “shat-tered the windows in a passing trainand caused several women passen-gers to faint,” according to the Mex-ico Message.After a five-year anti-trust battle,

a federal court in June 1912 orderedDuPont to divest. The company keptits main business, but jettisoned Her-cules Powder and Atlas Powder.Kentucky-based Ashland Inc.bought Hercules in 2008.DuPont operated the Ashburn fa-

cility until 1932. Six years later, thecompany donated the 1,118-acre siteto the Missouri Conservation Com-mission, which expanded it by 200acres and created the DuPont Reser-vation Conservation Area.

The Missouri Conservation De-partment still oversees it, and visi-tors today can enjoy hunting,fishing, hiking and bird-watching ina secluded setting.The loudest sounds now are the

freight trains that rumble through thevalley or the motorcycles that stop atthe bluff-top overlook. A boat accessand primitive campground can befound along the Mississippi Riverportion of the site.

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2 BEDROOM Louisiana, duplex. Ex-cellent condition & location. See to ap-preciate. $400 month + deposit &references. 573-242-3821. (tf)

2 BR, CLARKSVILLE apartment -great location. Large rooms, comfort-able. See to appreciate. $350 month.Deposit and references required. 636-345-1925. (tf)

SELF-STORAGE - In Vandalia. Unitsin 3 sizes - 10x20, 10x10, and 8x10.L&S Storage, 573-248-4563. (tf)

MODERN MATURITY BUILDING -Vandalia - Family reunion, shower, birth-day. Call Art Wiser, 594-3224. Member-ships available. (tf)

HYDRAULIC rock clearing rake,$1,500. 636-697-8499. (tf)

HILLTOP FURNITURE & VARIETY -Open every day except Sunday & Tues-day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7735 Pike 469, Cur-ryville. (tf)

PART-TIME housekeeper. Apply atEagle’s Nest B&B, 217 Georgia,Louisiana. References required. (tf)

BUYING standing timber - walnut,white oak, etc. Cash up front or shares.McKinnon Timber, 217-242-5401. (tf)

NO HUNTING or trespassing, MurryShepherd Farms. Violators will be prose-cuted. (c52-4)

STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE ATLemaster’s Storage, N. Caldwell - Mid-dletown. 573-549-2242. (x3-5)

ANDERSON WATER HAULING -Swimming pools and residential, 573-470-1120, 573-754-0076 or 754-3772.

BETTS EXCAVATING - Dozer, back-hoe, bobcat, ponds, clearing, base-ments, gravel hauling & more.Reasonable rates. 754-2371. (tf)

B&J SEPTIC PUMPING - Commer-cial or residential, septic pumping & re-pair, sewer augering & repair, greasetrap pumping and porta potty rentals.Butch Menne, 573-384-5536. (tf)

ALL AMERICAN PUMPING & DRAIN- Sewer and drain cleaning, septic clean-ing, clogged drains. David Charlton,324-9932. (tf)

MINI TRACK HOE WORK - Trench-ing, land cleanup to cattail removal.Over 30 years experience. Call 573-470-1198. (x4-33)

BROWN’S SEPTIC PUMPING -Commercial or residential, portable toiletrental, job sites, special events, auc-tions. Brown’s Septic Pumping, 206Brown Lane, Louisiana, 754-5812. (tf)

NAME DOILIES - Hand crocheted byAnn Hecox. Make great personal gifts.217-656-3654 annahcx@gmail.com. (tf)

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 • Page 5THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE ClassifiedsAll classified ads are payable in advance. 30-cents per word, $3 minimum. Deadline: Monday at noon.

•Two Bedroom•Private Patio/Balcony•Laundry Facilities Onsite•Appliances Included•Central Heat & Air•Dishwashers•Playground Equipment

Mon. & Wed. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

$395 Deposit$395

Per Month

GARAGE SALES

TAKING APPLICATIONSBowling Green Hous-

ing Authority is cur-rently takingapplications for 1-4bedroom apartments.Appliances and someutilities furnished. Rentis income-based forthose who qual-ify.

20 Word Limit Bring in a photo and a brief description of your car, truck, motorcycle, camper or boaton a trailer and we’ll feature it in The People’s Tribune for 12 weeks.

DEALSOn Wheels

Windwood Apartments200 N. Gaslight - Vandalia

594-3213

CLASSIFIED ADDEADLINE IS NOON

ON MONDAyS

WE WELCOME

yOURLOCAL NEWS

SERvICES

*This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer

54 Package StoreLocally Owned

Rick & Shelly McAfeeHwy. 54 - Vandalia - 594-3500

Conservation Licenses & TagsCheck Out Our Daily Lunch Specials - Propane Tanks

Buy 1 Lb. Fish orChicken -

4 FREE Wedges

Keystone30 pk. cans $15.99

Busch Products24 pk.cans $17.99

Bud Products12 pk. cans$10.99

SERvICESFOR RENT

MObILE HOMES

APARTMENTSAVAILABLE

The Bowling Green HousingAuthority currently has 1 bed-room apartments available at theHi-Rise. Preference given toHomeless, Elderly, and Disabled.Appliances and some utilitiesprovided. Rent is income-basedfor those that qualify. Please stopby office or call 573-324-5203 forapplication.

AVAILABLEImmediately1, 2 & 3 bEDROOM

APARTMENTS•Appliances furnished•Rent is based on income for thosethat qualify•Background check completed oneach applicantVandalia Housing Authority

200 S. MainVandalia, MO 63382

573-594-3712

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

1996 DODGE RAM 1500Sport, regular cab, shotbed, V-8, 5.9 liter, 119,548miles. No accident history.Bob Tepen 573-470-5229. (11-12)

TOP SOILFILL DIRT

For Sale754-5812

Hickerson Shoe Repair116 N. Court - Bowling Green - 324-3688

DH 5305Sq. & Steel Toe

RD 443Steel &Sq. Toe

DH3560Sq. Toe

NEW HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-noon

Accepting mostcredit cards

NO HUNTING

WANTED TO bUyFOR RENT

HELP WANTED

HILLTOPFurniture & Variety LLC

7735 Pike 469 - Curryville, MO 63339

Solid Wood Furniture - Full Line Of Kitchen Items -Stainless Steel - Moon & Star Glassware - Princess Feather Lamps - Rada Knives - 

Antiques - Copper Kettles - New & Used Oil Stoves & Parts

COME CHECK OUT OUR NEW LINE OFCHRISTMAS GIFT ITEMS

OPEN every day except Sunday & Tuesday& All Major Holidays

Regular Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Sale Day Hours - 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thanks for doing business at HilltopSpend $100 or more on Nov. 29 & 30 to get your name in the

drawing for a 45 cal. muzzleloader

One Year AnniversaryOpen House Sale

Nov. 29 & 30, 20195% OFF Storewide Sale Both Days

Free Refreshments

Drawing Nov. 30 At 6 p.m.

JAY HURDTREE SERVICE

485-2332 or 573-470-1929

FREE ESTIMATES - LICENSED -BONDED - INSURED

I.S.A. Certified Arborist On Staff

3404 Georgia St.

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 • Page 6THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE

Community News

missouriHuntinglicense

1001 Bus. Hwy. 61 - Bowling green 324-2922

Pictured is The Quilt of Valor honorees, from left: Douglas Gower and TheodoreHoyt.

Pictured is Douglas Gower with his Quilt of Valor.

Bowling greenlumBer Co.

THE MOST COMPLETE BUILDING CENTER IN THE AREA

700 W. Champ Clark Drive - Bowling Green324-5400

We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28to allow our associates

to enjoy the holidayTHANK YOU FORYOUR BUSINESS

Susanna Randolph Chapter DAR HoldsFriends, Family Night At St. Pat’s Hall

Sixteen Susanna Randolph Chap-ter members welcomed their familyand guests to the annual Friends &Family Night at the St. Pat's Hall inVandalia.

The over 50 people present en-joyed a traditional turkey dinner pre-pared by Karen Leverenz.

The special presenter for theevening was Lou Eisenbrandt fromLeawood, Kan. She shared thememories of her experiences in theVietnam War. Those memories werethe basis of her book VietnamNurse: Mending & Rememberingthat she brought with her for sale.

Two Quilts of Valor were pre-sented. Douglas Gower receivedone and Theodore Hoyt received theother. Ruth Miller pieced the quiltsand Mary Lou Lynn quilted them.

Those attending the event in-cluded Susanna Randolph Chaptermembers Carolyn Ball, Muriel

Beshears, Alta Bland, Joy Brummitt,Ann Carter, Elaine Dameron, JoyDavis, Sheila Ennis, Judy Flowers,Brenda Gower, Glee Hanson, JoyHoyt, Martina Hoyt-Vail, RuthMiller, Donna Wilson and VickiWright; three M. Graham ClarkChapter, Sons of the American Rev-olution, members Bob Bland, J.C.Davis and Raymond Miller; onemember of the Grand Prairie Soci-ety, Children of the American Rev-olution Kylie Dameron; and guestsRonnie Ball, Averil Beshears,Mickey and Janie Hayden, ConnieHesse, Rennie Davis, Phil Ennis,Anne Russ, Ray C. Gower, AlidaGower, Gina and Jeff Salois, Kristiand John Pierceall, Pete and MindyNasir, Paula Pattison, Colby Walton,Reagan Wright-McAfee, SheraDameron, Kay Reading, KerrieReading, Mary Lou Hoyt, and Ger-tie Gower.

Lou Eisenbrandt is pictured sharingsome thoughts at the Susanna Ran-dolph DAR Chapter Friends, FamilyNight held recently.

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 • Page 7THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE

Community NewsHow To Cook A Thanksgiving Turkey(Recipes not kitchen tested)

By Lathyn DeCampGet a turkey at Orschlen’s or the

pumpkin patch. Before you cook it youneed to cook it so it’s not cold. Cook theturkey at 90 degrees for 70 days. Theturkey is done when the stove turns off.You can eat rabbits and opossums withthe turkey. For dessert you can eat pump-kin pie.

By Kallie LangleyGet a turkey at Wal-Mart in the refrig-

erator. Before you cook it you need to putsalt on it. Cook the turkey at hot at 5 de-grees for 5 minutes. The turkey is donewhen the oven beeps. You can eat water-melon and pineapple with the turkey. Fordessert you can eat some hotdogs if youwant.

By Kade HobbsGet a turkey from the farm. Before you

cook it you need to put sugar on it. Cookthe turkey at 5 degrees for 5 minutes. Theturkey is done when the oven beeps. Youcan eat ham with the turkey. For dessertyou can eat grapes.

By Braelyn MannahannGet a turkey by going hunting like

Austin. Before you cook it you need to cutthe bones and heart out and give them toyour dog. Cook the turkey at 1 degree for2 cookings. The turkey is done when it’s5 minutes. You can eat chicken and birdswith the turkey. For dessert you can eatsalt.

By Gavin TurnageGet a turkey at the store. Before you

cook it you need to flatten it down to a cir-cle. Cook the turkey at 10 degrees for 10minutes. The turkey is done when you goin the kitchen and check it. Then grandmagives it to you and you have to eat thewhole thing. You can eat hot sauce with

the turkey. For dessert you can eatbacon.

By Piper ChandlerGet a turkey from the oven. Before

you cook it you need to use the turkeythermometer. Cook the turkey at 30 de-grees for 10 hours. The turkey is donewhen it beeps. You can eat peas with theturkey. For dessert you can eat ice cream.

By Jase RuleGet the turkey from the woods. Before

you can cook it you need to cut the feath-ers off and peel the skin. Cook the turkeyat 5 degrees for 4 minutes. The turkey isdone when it goes ding. You can eatmashed potatoes with the turkey. Fordessert you can eat pumpkin pie.

By Jarrett ChapuisGet the turkey on the farm. Before you

cook it you need to bake it. Cook theturkey at 7 degrees for 9 minutes. Theturkey is done when it beeps. You can eatstuffing with the turkey. For dessert youcan eat ice cream.

By Peyton WillingGet a turkey from the woods. Before

you cook it you need to put pepper on it.Cook the turkey at medium degrees for40 minutes. The turkey is done when youhear it. The timer will go off. You can eatfruit with the turkey. For dessert you caneat a cupcake.

By Delilah TaylorGet a turkey from outside. Before you

cook it you need to shoot it and wash it.Cook the turkey at 9 degrees for 8 min-utes. The turkey is done when you movethe timer. You can eat hotdogs with theturkey. For dessert you can eat chocolate.

By Nick FallertGet a turkey from the woods. Before

you cook it you need to kill it. Cook theturkey on hot degrees for 5 seconds. The

turkey is done when the oven starts mak-ing noise. You can eat chicken with theturkey. For dessert you can eat cupcakes.

By Elijah HutsellGet a turkey at the store with food. Be-

fore you cook it you need to kill it. Cookthe turkey at 10 degrees for 30 seconds.The turkey is done when it beeps. Youcan eat mashed potatoes with the turkey.For dessert you can eat ice cream.

By Nevaeh ElliottGet a turkey at a store. Before you

cook it you need to put it in the oven.Cook the turkey at 21 degrees for 29 sec-onds. The turkey is done when it beeps.You can eat salt or pepper with the turkey.For dessert you can eat cake.

By Annessa KemryGet a turkey from the turkey farm. Be-

fore you cook it you need to add ingredi-ents. Cook the turkey at 5 degrees for along time. The turkey is done when momand dad tell you. You can eat rice with theturkey. For dessert you can eat ice cream.

By Adalyn StarmanGet a turkey at the County Market

store. Before you cook it you need to setthe table. Cook the turkey at 3 degreesfor minutes. The turkey is done when it ishot. You can eat chicken and greenbeans with the turkey. For dessert youcan eat apple pie.

Mike’s Tire Service915 Bus. Hwy. 61 - Bowling Green - 324-3389

Shelter Insurance Frank Wallace, agent610 W. Hwy. 54 - Vandalia - 594-2235

Perkins Electrical Service819 Bus. Hwy. 61 - Bowling Green - 324-5366

Give thanks with agrateful heart

This time of year, we reflect on thepast year and would like to thankour many customers for helpingmake Community State Bank of

Missouri a success!

We extend heartfeltThanksgiving greetingsto you and your families

We Will Be Closed Thursday, Nov. 28Closing at 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29

117 W. Church -Bowling Green573-324-2233

BowlingGreenFFA

Fruit Sales

Contact any Bowling Green FFA member or the Advisors

High School Office: 573-324-5341

Bankhead ChocolatesQuality Hand-Dipped Chocolates Since 1919

Fruit, Nuts & HometownProducts

Woods Smoked Meats•Smoked Turkey

•Ham•Apple Smoked Bacon

•Beef Sticks•BBQ Baby Back RibsBankhead Chocolates•Chocolate Covered

Pecans•Turtles

•Chocolate DippedPeanuts

SALES END Dec. 2FFA MEMBERS DELIVER!EXPECTED DELIVERY - DEC. 13

2019 Christmas SalesBowling Green FFA Chapter

700 W. Adams • Bowling Green, MO 63334 • 573-324-3377 or 324-5341Sold To ____________________________________Phone ______________________ Date___________Address ____________________________________

Salesman’s Phone ___________________________Salesman ___________________ Grade _________

TOTAL

No. ITEM1. Clementines2. Red Apples (Half Case 15-20 lb.)3. Yellow Apples (Half Case 15-20 lb.)4. Navel Oranges (Full Case 35-40 lb.)5. Navel Oranges (Half Case 15-20 lb.)6. Pink Grapefruit (Full Case 35-40 lb.)7. Pink Grapefruit (Half Case 15-20 lb.)8. Pears (Half Case 15-20 lbs.)9. Mixed Apples & Oranges (18-20 lb.)10. Mixed Fruit Basket (15-18 lb.)11. Mixed Fruit Bowl (18-20 lb.)12. Roasted in Shell Peanuts (5 lb.)

13. King Hill Cracked Pecans (5 lb.)14. Bankheads Chocolate Fudge 1 lb.15. Bankheads Choc. Dip. Peanuts (1 lb.)16. Bankheads Turtles (12 pieces)17. Bankheads Choc. Covered Pecans (1 lb.)18. Woods 8 Beef Stix (2-4 oz. pkgs.)19. Woods Smoked Turkey (8-12 lb.)20. Woods Apple Smoked Bacon (Two 1# pkg.)21. Woods BBQ Baby Back Ribs (2-3# pre-cooked)22. Woods Bone-In Ham (17-19 lbs.) 23. Woods Gift Box

PRICE$13.00$21.00$22.00$39.00$24.00$36.00$25.00$26.00$27.00$28.00$23.00$10.00

AMOUNT

AGRI-MO PRODUCTS$18.00$12.00$14.00$17.00$16.00$9.00$43.00$15.00$19.00$60.00$20.00

We Buy Salvage Cars &

Farm EquipmentWill Pick Up

Ben’sAuto Salvage754-3265 or 754-0508

CASTEELSIn-home

decorating servicewindow treatments -

wallpaper - paint gifts - bridal registry -

church supplies110 W. AdamsPittsfield, Ill.

217-285-4488101 Community Bank Plaza

Troy636-528-6088

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See Tim Crow,

Chris Lewis, Dena Robinson

2016 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LTCrew cab, 4x4, heated seats, 22” wheels, 6” chrome assist steps, kicker

submoofer, 41,xxx miles - CERTIFIED • #1622

2017 gmc sierra 3500 hdDenali, crew cab, 4x4, heated & cooled leather seats, 6.6 L Duramaxdiesel, Navigation, 34,xxx miles - CERTIFIED • #19355A

2019 chevrolet tahoe premierHeated & cooled leather seats, Navigation, DVD, sunroof, 4x4,

adaptive cruise, only 4,xxx miles • #563

2015 chevrolet silverado ltCrew cab, 4x2, heated seats, rear park assist,

bed cover, 58,xxx miles • #19061A

2013 Jeep Wrangler UnlimitedLeather heated seats, 4x4, hard top, nice jeep,

71,xxx miles • #19804AHome Of The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty

2018 gmc acadia denali awdHeated & cooled leather seats, adaptive cruise,

surround vision, 62,xxx miles - CERTIFIED • #19416A

Grote Brings Home10-Pointer

Sara Grote of Frankford shot this 10-point buck during opening weekend offirearms season Nov. 16-17.

Bowling Green Middle School To Host Eighth Annual SwapSeven years ago the Bowling Green

Middle School took on a challenge.Students were asked to donate clean,gently used clothing that they no longerneeded or wanted. A “shop” was thenset up in the high school auditorium andstudents were able to come and chooseitems they would like for themselves orfriends and family members. Everythingwas free and all students were allowedto shop. The middle school has each

year been so impressed with the qualityof donated items, and the students areextremely grateful to receive them. In preparations for this year’s swap

shop, the Bowling Green Middle Schoolis asking for your help to once againmake this a successful event. As winterweather approaches and you startcleaning out your closets, if you finditems that you no longer need or wantplease consider donating them to our

swap shop. Any toys or knick-knacksare also requested. Also donations ofgift bags, gift boxes or wrapping paperare appreciated as we will have someelves gift wrapping.

Donations will be accepted throughFriday, Dec. 13. The swap shop will be

open to middle school students duringthe school day Monday, Dec. 16 andTuesday, Dec. 17. Please call theBowling Green Middle School at 324-2181 with any questions, or to schedulea drop-off. Remember it may look liketrash to you, but in the eyes of a middleschooler, it may be an amazing treasure.

Betty Davis Insurance100 N. Main - Vandalia - 594-3727Len Scherder • OWNER/BROKER•ScherderRealty@gmail.com

1214 E. Champ Clark Dr. - Suite E - Bowling Green - 573-470-8500