The projects completed this year are another step toward upgrading U.S. 71 to become Interstate 49 by the end of 2012.
Five interchanges, two overpasses and several outer roads were built in 2011 for a total cost of $21.3 million.
Friday, December 9, 2011
U.S. 71/I-49 Projects Being Dedicated Dec. 19
Bates, Vernon, Barton Counties -- New U.S. 71 interchanges, overpasses and outer roads built in 2011 will be dedicated in a series of ribbon-cuttings Monday, Dec. 19, in Bates, Vernon and Barton counties, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The projects completed this year are another step toward upgrading U.S. 71 to become Interstate 49 by the end of 2012.
Five interchanges, two overpasses and several outer roads were built in 2011 for a total cost of $21.3 million.
The projects completed this year are another step toward upgrading U.S. 71 to become Interstate 49 by the end of 2012.
Five interchanges, two overpasses and several outer roads were built in 2011 for a total cost of $21.3 million.
Circuit Court News
CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich, Clerk
Dec 5 – 9, 2011
St v. Donald R Richter, Jr, I: Felony involuntary manslaughter—found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs MDOC; II: Felony assault, fount guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC, sentences to be served concurrently with each other.
St v. Reasa Yvonne Hancock, probation revoked, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, To get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to undergo Pain Management Program, Defendant shall be subject to random drug testing, Defendant shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or enter into any establishment serving intoxicating beverages, Defendant shall not operate any motor vehicle.
ATMOS Gas hearings scheduled for March
The Missouri Public Service Commission is scheduled to hold hearings in mid-March in a case filed Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) and Liberty Energy (Midstates) Corp. (Liberty) which seeks Commission authority for Atmos to sell its natural gas system to Liberty.
Hearings were originally scheduled for mid-February but parties to the case asked that the hearing schedule be modified.
Formal evidentiary hearings are scheduled to begin on March 20, 2012, in Room 310 of the Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City. Hearings are scheduled to continue on March 21.
The Governor Office Building meets accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any person who needs specific accessibility accommodations may call the Public Service Commission's Hotline at 1-800-392-4211 (voice) or Relay Missouri at 711 prior to the hearings.
Atmos serves approximately 55,000 natural gas customers in the Missouri counties of Adair, Bates, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Cass, Clark, Dunklin, Henry, Iron, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Pike, Ralls, Ripley, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, St. Clair, Stoddard and Wayne.
Hearings were originally scheduled for mid-February but parties to the case asked that the hearing schedule be modified.
Formal evidentiary hearings are scheduled to begin on March 20, 2012, in Room 310 of the Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City. Hearings are scheduled to continue on March 21.
The Governor Office Building meets accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any person who needs specific accessibility accommodations may call the Public Service Commission's Hotline at 1-800-392-4211 (voice) or Relay Missouri at 711 prior to the hearings.
Atmos serves approximately 55,000 natural gas customers in the Missouri counties of Adair, Bates, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Cass, Clark, Dunklin, Henry, Iron, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Pike, Ralls, Ripley, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, St. Clair, Stoddard and Wayne.
From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey
Marriage license:
David Wayne Franklin and Kristy Jay York
Daniel John Cook and Tricia Jean Friederich
Real estate transfers:
Security Bank to Tyler Gill:
LOTS 1, 2, 3 & 4, BLK 135, TOWN CO'S 1ST ADDN, RICH HILL WITH ABANDONED RR R/W ON S
Martin, Leigh, Lays & Fritzlen (suc trustee) and Christopher Finley and Danielle Finley to States Resources Corporation:
SW/4 OF SW/4 OF 8‑38‑33, HUME, DESCRIBED
David Wayne Franklin and Kristy Jay York
Daniel John Cook and Tricia Jean Friederich
Real estate transfers:
Security Bank to Tyler Gill:
LOTS 1, 2, 3 & 4, BLK 135, TOWN CO'S 1ST ADDN, RICH HILL WITH ABANDONED RR R/W ON S
Martin, Leigh, Lays & Fritzlen (suc trustee) and Christopher Finley and Danielle Finley to States Resources Corporation:
SW/4 OF SW/4 OF 8‑38‑33, HUME, DESCRIBED
Adrian Police Department weekly report
Nov. 29 - Spoke to couple regarding civil matter; warning for improper display of license plate at Manor and First.
Nov. 30 - Discussed civil matter with subject on Painview Drive; alarm at Adrian Bank.
Dec. 1 - Handled civil matter on Plainview; smoke alarm on Houston.
Dec. 2 - Alarm at Adrian Bank; citations for C&I and no seat belt on Business 71; took report of property damage and trespassing taken, suspect arrested.
Dec. 3 - Civil matter on Virginia; disabled vehicle at First and Manor; assisted Highway Patrol with well being check.
Dec. 4 - Domestic disturbance on Main street; alarm call at Adrian Service Center; harassment report taken on Virginia.
Enjoy a lower fat version of eggnog
Eggnog is a tradition for many this time of year. But, it can also be a lot more according to Tammy Roberts, nutrition and health education specialist, University of Missouri Extension.
“Eggnog is a good choice for a drink because it provides a good source of calcium, vitamin D and protein. It is important to read the label though because eggnog can also be abundant in fat and calories,” said Roberts.
“Eggnog is a good choice for a drink because it provides a good source of calcium, vitamin D and protein. It is important to read the label though because eggnog can also be abundant in fat and calories,” said Roberts.
A label for regular eggnog appears similar in calories to whole milk. The difference is that a serving for whole milk is one cup and a serving for eggnog is one-half cup.
One serving of whole milk eggnog contains 170 calories and around nine grams of fat. It also provides 16 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium and 10 percent for vitamin D.
A reduced calorie version of eggnog can also be purchased. A one-half cup serving provides only 130 calories with 2.5 grams of fat. It provides 15 percent of the RDA for calcium and 10% for vitamin D.
“You can further reduce the calories by making your own eggnog with artificial sweetener,” said Roberts. “This recipe includes information for making a fat-free eggnog with regular sugar or artificial sweetener.”
Light Eggnog:
One cup non-fat dry milk powder
One-half cup of water
24 packets of low calorie sweetener or one cup of sugar
One teaspoon brandy extract
One-half teaspoon rum extract
Two eggs
One-quarter teaspoon nutmeg
Two cups fat-free milk
It is not recommended that eggs be consumed raw. To make them safe to eat, stir together eggs and one-quarter of a cup of water from the recipe in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until the mixture coats a metal spoon with a thin film, bubbles at the edges or reaches 160 degrees.
Cool the mixture quickly by setting the pan in ice water. Place all of the ingredients including the egg mixture in a blender and blend on high five to ten minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Every one-half cup serving provides 88 calories (136 calories with sugar), seven grams of protein, eight grams of carbohydrate (20 grams with sugar), and two grams of fat.
One serving of whole milk eggnog contains 170 calories and around nine grams of fat. It also provides 16 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium and 10 percent for vitamin D.
A reduced calorie version of eggnog can also be purchased. A one-half cup serving provides only 130 calories with 2.5 grams of fat. It provides 15 percent of the RDA for calcium and 10% for vitamin D.
“You can further reduce the calories by making your own eggnog with artificial sweetener,” said Roberts. “This recipe includes information for making a fat-free eggnog with regular sugar or artificial sweetener.”
Light Eggnog:
One cup non-fat dry milk powder
One-half cup of water
24 packets of low calorie sweetener or one cup of sugar
One teaspoon brandy extract
One-half teaspoon rum extract
Two eggs
One-quarter teaspoon nutmeg
Two cups fat-free milk
It is not recommended that eggs be consumed raw. To make them safe to eat, stir together eggs and one-quarter of a cup of water from the recipe in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until the mixture coats a metal spoon with a thin film, bubbles at the edges or reaches 160 degrees.
Cool the mixture quickly by setting the pan in ice water. Place all of the ingredients including the egg mixture in a blender and blend on high five to ten minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Every one-half cup serving provides 88 calories (136 calories with sugar), seven grams of protein, eight grams of carbohydrate (20 grams with sugar), and two grams of fat.
-our thanks to Tammy Roberts
Nutrition and Health Education Specialist
University of Missouri Extension office, Butler Mo.
Nutrition and Health Education Specialist
University of Missouri Extension office, Butler Mo.
ACLU intervenes in Adrian R-III segregated class program
The new school year began at Adrian R-III this Fall like other schools in the area, with one exception- grade school boys and girls were separated in core and non-core classes. While the move initially raised the ire of some, after the dust settled, the majority of students and parents agreed that it was a good idea. In the end, only four parents disagreed with the plan and the school put their children into coed classes as required by law.
The district initially decided to make the change based on research that showed students in all boy and all girl environments make better grades and maintain better behavior patterns overall.
However the district recently received a letter from the ACLU requesting that all boy and all girl classes be discontinued, stating it violates Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Flipside, the district maintains that gender-specific classes are legal since the program is completely voluntary.
While odds are good the school could win a court case against the ACLU, it has been decided to drop the segregated classes program altogether. The following is a letter to the public from Secondary Principal Chris Shanks:
As most of you already may have heard or read about the Adrian R-III School District received a letter from the ACLU requesting that it discontinue offering classes that are all boy or all girl by the start of the second semester or the ACLU would consider legal action against the district. While the district does not necessarily agree with the ACLU’s legal analysis or conclusions regarding research on the topic, we have decided to stop providing our students with the opportunity to participate in single-sex classes effective at the beginning of next semester. At that time all classes will be separated into coeducational units; except classes during the MS non-core time.
I believe that it would be wasteful and irresponsible to spend finite district funds for legal fees against an organization with unlimited funds and resources. Several area schools continue to offer successful gender specific classroom programs underneath the radar of the ACLU. I believe this is unfortunate for our students because positive results were transpiring and I strongly deem that many of our students and teachers were beginning to reap the benefits of the gender classes.
The only change other than gender-specific classes will be the class period when the class is offered in your child’s schedule. The students will still have the same classes...the order will change and/or possibly the teacher. My staff and I will continue to strive to offer your child what we believe as the best public education possible to prepare them to be responsible, contributing members of society in the very near future.
If you should have any questions please feel free to call me at school or send me an e-mail at chris.shanks@adrian.k12.mo.us.
Sincerely,
Christopher E. Shanks
Thursday, December 8, 2011
State Redistricting Maps are Released
From the desk of Senator David Pearce
Last week, the Appellate Apportionment Commission released its final maps for the redistricting of Missouri’s House and Senate districts. Many are left confused and wondering how these final boundaries were drawn and the impact this map will have on constituents.
Having been a member of the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting to redraw the U.S. Congressional districts, I can appreciate the choices that have been faced by both the original bi-partisan committees that were appointed by the governor to address this issue, as well as the Appellate Apportionment Commission, to which the task was handed when the two original committees could not come to a consensus.
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