Christmas greetings from the staff of the
Press-News Journal and their families
Bob Ely, Phil Calian, Dan Steinbeck, Paula Christner, Vicki Stiffey, Karin Althoff, Rita Cox,
Tej Ghosh, Allen Searson and Brianna Bartlett
Serving the communities of Lewis County, Mo. since 1862(USPS 088-820) Vol. XXXIX New Series, No. 51Canton, Mo. 63435 • 24 Pages • 2 Sections • 55 cents
May the timeless
message of Christmas fill your heart
and home with joy
today and throughout the coming
year.
Press-News JournalChristmas 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Peace • Hope • Joy • Health • Harmony
• Prosperity • Love • Happiness •
Contentment • Good Fortune • Success •
Inspiration • Magic • Mirth • Merriment •
Reverence • Awe
With A Blizzard Of BestWishes At The HolidaysHope your holiday packs it all in!
Many thanks for your generous
support this year.
Kim HugenbergFarm Bureau Family of
Insurance Co.877-583-6330
Merry Christmas
and a Happy NewYear
From all of us at Canton State Bank
573-288-4424 www.bankcantonstate.com
MemberF.D.I.C
Prosecuting AttorneyJules V. DeCosterBetty Knoche
Juvenile O� ceMatt HoltArlene HintonDaniel HannantMichelle Peavler
TreasurerKim Porter
CoronerLarry Arnold
Collector’s O� ceRobert E. VeatchPatricia MullenixDonnette Carter
Recorder of DeedsBrenda GunlockRenee Scoggin
Assessor’s O� ceCraig MyersAmy ParrishJennifer � omas
Circuit Clerk’s O� ceJan GeisendorferDebbie PriceShirley Hetzler
Sheri� ’s O� ceDavid ParrishDoretta AllenLuke BartonCorey BringerBen BueningDwight DavisRandy EatonJerrod EisenbergShannon FinisSara GarnerTucker HicksJohn Kra� Pat McAfeeCheryl McCartyRob PowerRicky RuddKyle ScottDanny Yonker
JanitorFrank Twomen
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Lewis Co. CommissionersWayne E. Murphy, Jr.John CampenJesse Roberts
County Clerk’s O� ceSharon SchlagerTracy BrownDonna Lawson
Road & Bridge Dept.William Rash Jr.Charles Brown Jr.Robert DoddRegina DredgeRoy HetzlerDavid KeithJohn Leerho� Andy MichelDale MurphyJerry PattersonWilliam J. RashGerald Smith
Public AdministratorBrett BozarthSarah Birsic
Circuit CourtRussell SteeleFred Westho� Rebecca ChildressTonya Lutz
How do you make all the toys? I would like stuffed ani-mals with big eyes, a webkins camo and a D.S.I. I will make some cookies for you with my mom. Phoenix
How is Mrs. Claus? I would like a DS. I like your rand-er. Jay
Is Rudolf Reel? I would like a air swimr and a remote controlled helicoptr and Harry Potr legos. I will lev you cookies and milk. Lucier
How is rudolf doing? I would like surprises and a remot cutrul munster truck and a reel ginee pig. Owen
How mine lfs do you have? I would like a heks bug hive and I lile remote control helicopter. I have been good and bad. Matthew
What is your favorite color. I want a DSI game and a DS. I want a DS game. Please write back to me. Quintin
How do you get all of the presents to all of the boys and girles? I would like a Barble. Please bring be a DSI game. Cadence
How do you get all those presents and how dus roodofs nos glow. And how dus your sled fliy. I want a hot wheel wall track and sum star wars legos. John
How do you go to evry kid in one night? Cold you please bring me a blizard maker or a hat just like yours! Carlee
How do you r rindeer fly? Plese bring me a optimic gun and a DSI set with a xbox 3. How dus Rudof’s nose glow at night. Trent
Do you like to livr presnt? Will you bring a DSI. Will you bring a montr truck gams and and a skoobe do gams. Tyler
How you your raindeer fli? For Christmas I would like a D.S.I. And a case and a game to! Also I would like a minny tv. A remote controll are plane oh! p.s. Thanks. I love you. Aviona
How do raindeer fly? I want a DS and a lego star wars DS game. I also want a trampleen. I also want a remote kontroll hellacop-ter. Kyle
What colore you like? Please bring me a DSI. Can I have a present. Dallis
What is your favorit cind of cookies? I would like to have moxe grill. And some more sqwinkes. And some srpris. Please wtire back to me. Lindsey
How do you like lifne in the nrf pole? Please bring me a DSI. Please bring me a rasing gam for PS2. Please bring me a ps2. Jakob
Do you like the north pol? I want a camra Barbe. I want a stufted cat that is bron and white. Riley
What is your farvit colors? For Christmas can I have a DSI. Please can you bring me a stufed bear. Nariah
What is your favrit colors. I love you. How do you dil-vr the presents to the boys and girls? Bring me a DSI. Please bring me a PS. Gavin
How do you dlivr all the presins? Please bring me a powr ranjr sword. Do you lick cukes? Tommy
All I want for Christmas is...
Merry Christmas!from all of us at the
Press-News Journal
Macy Hustead, almost 2, of Ewing applies stick glue to a photo frame, one of several crafts for children at the Durham Community Center Christmas party.
Photo by Dan Steinbeck
May your Christmas be Merry and Bright...
From all of us to all of you Lewis County
Rural Electric CooperativeWe will be closed Friday Dec. 23, Monday Dec. 26 and Monday Jan. 2.
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Master Reindeer Trainer, Santas Workshop, North Pole
Dan Steinbeck of the Press-News Journal spoke with one of Santa’s elves about his career working with Santa during this time of year.
Enlightened Little Fellow (E.L.F.)QUICKFACTS
NAME:Enlightened Little Fellow
HEIGHT:3 foot 9 inches
WEIGHT:48 pounds
AGE:Older than you might think
POSITION:Master Reindeer Trainer and Flying Test Subject
FAVORITE QUOTE:“HO HO HO! Merry Christ-mas!” Santa Claus
SPECIAL SKILLS:Talking to animals, train-ing new elves, predicting weather patterns, making snow angels.
EDUCATION:Ph.D. in Reindeer Assess-ment and Training, and a B.S. in Snowology.
HOBBIES:Cookie tasting, ice skating, Volunteer Elf Rescue Team (V.E.R.T), and visiting old friends on the Isle of Misfit Toys.
FAVORITE FOOD:Reindeer drops. No, it’s not what you think... they are drops of chocolate glis-tened with sugar. These are a staple in every E.L.F. diet.
FAVORITE DRINK:Hot chocolate, of course!
FAVORITE TOY:Tool kit. I carry it with me everywhere I go, so that if a child has a toy emergency, I am able to help.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS STORY:Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Rudolph was so flattered that his life story has been made in to a blockbuster movie. He’s really a very humble guy.
“Perhaps you are famil-iar with the more famous of our kin that work in a tree and make cookies. Many other of our kind are lo-cated at secret locations in the world, which again we can’t fully disclose, for pro-prietary reasons.” E.L.F.
Lewis County Leader
PNJ: What’s like being an elf?ELF: It’s great! Everyone knows the importance the elves play in helping St. Nick get his sleigh ready and get the goods delivered all across the globe.
PNJ: How many elves are there that prepare for the holiday season?ELF: That’s really a matter of propri-etary concerns, and we really can’t give specifics. Rest assured there are plenty of us to get the job done.
PNJ: How long do you prepare for Christmas Eve?ELF: There are some things that are go-ing on all year long. Of course, the big push is the last six weeks before the big night. In those last six weeks, it is almost non-stop in the workshops and wish list compilation areas.
PNJ: Do all elves work at the North Pole?ELF: Of course not. Perhaps you are fa-miliar with the more famous of our kin that work in a tree and make cookies. Many other of our kind are located at se-cret locations in the world, which again we can’t fully disclose, for proprietary reasons.
PNJ: Do any of the elves get to fly with Santa Claus?ELF: Generally not. Even with the magic of Christ-mas, there is little room in the sleigh for all of us. Each year a few of us are chosen to assist in the gift delivery.
PNJ: What would an elf do at a house?ELF: Lots of things. We keep the reindeer from leaving while Santa Claus is inside. They aren’t as well mannered as the movies show. We vacuum the Big Guy’s suit from the soot. We may have to keep a dog quiet until we can safely leave the house. We keep the sleigh runners greased, and we remove reindeer drop-pings. And we get some of the cookies and milk. Santa can’t eat all of that or there wouldn’t be room
for the toys after about 10 towns.
PNJ: Have you personally made the midnight trip?ELF: Sure have. I’m fortunate to have
made 47 trips. I wish I could make more, but it is a busy, stressful night. There are hundreds of trips Santa Claus didn’t se-lect me to join.
PNJ: Hundreds? Just how old are you?ELF: Yes, I’ve missed hundreds of them, but again, our ages are pro-prietary information. Let’s just say we’ve been around longer than you may think.
PNJ: What’s the hard-est thing about Christ-mas Eve?ELF: Two main things – Reindeer exhaust, and crowding in the sleigh. Ever wonder why our toes on our shoes are curled. You would curl your feet too, if you had to share the sleigh with thirt….uhm a bunch of elves and Santa.
PNJ: Is there anything you want to tell Lewis County readers?ELF: Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
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Merry Christmas!
We’d like to deliver a load of best wishes to our patrons, along with
a bundle of thanks.Have a great holiday!
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Ayerco Convenience Centerand Employees
Canton
With Warm WishesAt � e Holidays
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Please come join your family and friends celebrating with Holiday Festivities at our home.
Our residents and sta� wish you and yours a Blessed and Joyous Christmas Season!
Lewis CountyNursing Home
Has it ever occured to you in this fast-paced world that all your child may really want for Christmas is to spend a little more time with you? This year, why not try giving a gift that will al-low for just that?
Be honest. Have you ever hesitated purchasing a gift for your child be-cause you knew it would require you to help them put it together, participate in some way or supervise the use of the gift? Have you ever NOT bought a gift because it would in-fringe on your time? Most parents have.
To avoid getting in-volved, many parents, whether consciously or unconsciously, purchase gifts that will keep the kids occupied and serve as babysitters while they do something else. Video and computer games are excellent examples. Kids will literally sit in front of the TV or monitor for hours at a time playing these games. Although it is most often a solitary endeavor, friends can join in the fun with multiple player units, serving as a babysitter for multiple kids.
To make a positive im-pact on your kids’ lives, experts recommend giv-ing gifts that require fam-ily participation. Your kids probably won’t ap-preciate them now, but it will make a difference in the way they view the world and in the way they respond to others.
Try giving an age-appropriate board game,
What Children Really Want For Christmas
such as Chutes and Lad-ders, Life or Monopoly. If these silly games are not for you, there are many ed-ucational games that teach geography, history or sci-ence.
How about the gift of a good book that you can read to your child? The Harry Potter series is an excellent choice for chil-dren seven years or older. Each book is wonderfully imaginative and entertain-ing for adults as well as kids. If you’ve already read them, try the Chronicles of Narnia book series.
Flip on the TV and spend some time with the kids watching their favor-ite show. Notice how excit-ed they get because you’re there with them. It may be difficult to sit through an episode of Hey Arnold or Rug Rats, but try to keep your mind on the show. Asking questions about the characters will let your kids show off their knowl-edge. Sit through the com-mercials, too. During the holiday season, children are bombarded with com-mercials. Watch the adver-tisements with them and point out how the advertis-ers make the toys appear fun or cool. .
While you are spending time with your kids, it’s important to listen careful-ly. Often, during this time together, kids will express their thoughts or worries unrelated to the subject at hand. Instead of focusing on the board game you’re playing, focus on your child no matter where the conversation leads.
This float designed by Sue Strub won second place in the LaBelle lighted parade.Photo by Dan Steinbeck
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Kids love to play games, and since there’s a little bit of kid in all of us, why not get family and friends together dur-ing the holidays and have some plain, old-fashioned fun. Besides traditional board games, you can cre-ate spur-of-the-moment holiday activities with simple items you have around the house.
Christmas card toss finds a use for those outdated cards that you haven’t been able to just throw away. Distribute five cards to each player and place a laundry bas-ket about six feet in front
Simple games for kids during the holidaysof each person. With tim-er set, players attempt to toss their cards into their own basket. The winner is the one who makes the most baskets. Sound easy? You may be sur-prised.
Children will especial-ly enjoy playing the Santa Beard game. Divide into two teams and have play-ers cover their chins with petroleum jelly. Set up two bowls of cotton balls (smaller ones work best) on the opposite side of the room. At the signal, the first players in line run to their bowl of cot-ton balls and stick in their
chins, trying to pick up as many cotton balls as pos-sible (no hands allowed). They return to the line and the next player takes a turn. When all the play-ers have finished, remove the beards and count the cotton balls. The winning team is the one with the most cotton balls. In case of a tie, the team that fin-ishes first is declared the winner. (Be sure to have plenty of paper towels at hand.)
Santa’s bag is great for car trips or when you want a more quiet activity. The first player starts by say-ing, “I packed Santa’s bag
and in it I put a toy train.” The next person says, “I packed Santa’s bag and in it I put a toy train and a doll house.” Each person continues by repeating the previous phrase and add-ing a new item. If some-one forgets an item, they are out of the game. The winner is the last person who can remember every-thing.
Holidays are an op-portunity for a variety of activities. Help keep your season fun-filled by be-ing creative while making memories with family and friends.
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May your holiday be as brightAs a Christmas tree that’s all
alight; May your joys be many and your cares be few; And may your faith reside with you; And when
the trimmings all come downMay good fortune hang around!
Town & Country Bank of Missouri
100 N. Main, LaGrange, Mo.
573-655-2297 Member F.D.I.C.
My favorite Christmas gift as a child was...
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year
Jim & Ginny Oliver Becky Blackburn Christina Woodworth Shirley Dosier Amanda Casby Jennifer Darley & Elves Drake Ruble
Capps StoresDowntown Canton MO
Buddy L Flat tire wrecker truckDan SteinbeckEditor Press-News Journal
Troll Doll houseSue Ann Gaus Highland Elementary school
Stretch ArmstrongKristy ElderNapa
Baby dollAngie SchallerMFA
Dale Evans cowgirl outfit, farm setBrenda GunlockLewis County Recorder of Deeds
Community members share their memories for their favorite Christmas toy they received as a child. Some of them have kept the
toy since childhood. Wind up craneCarl LaSalleFlower Mill
Bridal dollJudy MittlebergFlower Town Florist.
Baby dollKaren LaSalleFlower Mill
Horse named LuckyRichard HornerShelter Insurance
Lionel trainKen SchuetzShelter Insurance
G.I. JoeJerod PhillipsCanton Mayor/Primos
Toy tractor with a loaderCraig ToddFarmer’s Co-op
Bump and Go loco-motive, four foot toy submarineDr. Greg Collier
Red headed baby doll from CappsTammy BaalmanRivertown Shirt Shack
He ManShelby TonniesTown and County Bank of Missouri
GunSteve AyersAyers Oil Company
SledDixie JanneyJanney Construction
Baby dollDeb CottrellCuttn’ Corner
G.I. Joe Adventure Team Training CenterSteve McKenzieMcKenzie Automotive/ Lewistown Mayor
TelevisionSusan JobTodd Dentistry
Rocking horseBill KloatBunge’s
Red Ryder BB gunBruce MorrallBeilstein’s
Capp gunMarty MilesMissouri Tire
DollAnn Pearl Lewis County Nursing
HomeBB gunKeith TonniesTown and County Bank Midwest
Barbie playhouseJan GeisendorferLewis County Circuit Clerk
Batman and Robyn comic bookChuck GnuseUnited State Bank
G.I. JoeCraig RedmonMissouri State Repre-sentative
Chemistry setMichelle Munzlinger
BicycleTom Lay Canton State Bank
Photo by Allen SearsonSanta made an appearance at Renew All in Can-ton on Sunday afternoon.
HO, HO, HO!
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Country AireRetirement EstatesLewistown • 573-215-2216
From our home to yours!
Season’sGreetings
May the coming season deliver an abundance of peace, joy and
happiness to your doorstep.
United State BankLewistown - 573-215-2283 • Ewing - 573-209-3223
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We sincerely thank you for your friendship and your loyal business.
From the Offi cers, Directors and Employees of
MemberFDIC
Hannibal RegionalMedical Group
1802 Elm St • Canton, MO573-288-5360
hannibalregionalmedicalgroup.org
Toni Harscher, LPN; Michelle Dietrich, Clinic Coordinator; Connie Dochterman, FNP-BC
Arvin Abueg, MD; Terri Clarkson, Clinic Coordinator; Sandie Kirchner, LPN
Happy Holidays!Dr. Abueg and the staff at Canton/LaGrange wish you a happy and
healthy holiday season and look forward to serving all of your healthcare needs in 2012!
Santa will be very busy this year because all the good little boys and girls in Lewis County have written their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus who has generously shared them with the Press-News Journal.
Canton and Highland kindergarten and first grade teachers helped their students write a letter to Santa. Some of the teachers wrote their lists for the children, but most first graders were able to write their own let-ters. Spelling and grammar has not been corrected, be-cause Santa knows what the children are telling him. Only first names were used.
Highland Kindergarten
I want a birdhouse for the outside birds. I want a Jack in the Box, a soccer ball and the tic tac toe game that you toss across. Santa, I love you. Remington
I want a remote control helicopter, an army set and bil-lion dollars. With the money, I would buy a house out in the woods. I want Ki’dn for my neighbor. Sean
I want a zebra, Tiggy Tiger, Reggie Rooster and Sammy Seal. There are my alpha friends we meet at school. I want a real horse that I can ride. Richiya
I want a foot massager, a stuffed zebra and a glass of milk. I want some cookies, too. Ryver
I want a bone for my dog, Beretta. I want a pet turtle and a toy T-Rex dinosaur. Elijah
I want one of those new hang on the wall race car tracks. I want a new white garbage truck and the hungry hippo game. Logan
I would like 2 transformers, a colored ball and a little toy clown. That’s all. Shawn
I want a blue D.S. And some transformer games. I need basketball and sports games too. I want some other transformers that I don’t have. I’m already on the naught list, but I’m trying to get off of it. Blake
I want a Wii and a Play Station. I want a remote control helicopter and a remote control car. Merry Christmas. Ki’dn
I want a new pink teddy bear, a new Christmas book bag and a princess stocking that I can hang up. Chloe
I want a play phone, a toy basketball and a toy baseball.
All I want for Christmas is...I would like some new books and a new Barbie. KacyI want a basketball, a mermaid doll and a basketball hoop. I want a beach ball too. Emily
I want a basketball, a treasure chest full of gold and a real phone. Keagan
I want a remote control train, a penguin Webkin and a new green coat that says Alex on it. Alex
I want a baseball, a bat and a basketball. I think I’m done. I can’t think of anything else. Rachael
I want a choo-choo train, a real phone, and a real laptop. Thank you for bringing me toys! How are your reindeer doing? Merry Christmas. Kyler
What I want for Christmas is Woody and Buzz Light-year. Also I would like some SpongeBob Squarepants music. By the way, I’ve been good this year. I will leave you cookies. Gary
I want a skirt, pink slippers and a horse with a string. How does your reindeer fly? Merry Christmas. Macy
I want a play horse, a dress and a Barbie. Also, I want a Barbie house. How do your reindeer fly in the sky? Desirae
I want a Zombie machine I saw on T.V., a rack that you can roll a ball on and a new trampoline. How does your reindeer fly? Merry Christmas. Carson
I want a baby doll, tractor and a toy four-wheeler. What do you feed your reindeer? Gavin
I want a Nintendo DS, a plastic horse and a play phone. I have been a good girl. Merry Christmas. Madison
I want a Justin Bieber microphone, a Barbie and a sand toy off of Barney and the Doo-Doo Bops. I’ve been good. How are your elves? Contessa
I want a Barbie Dream house, American Girl doll and a Barbie. What do you feed the reindeer? Merry Christ-mas. Olivia
I want a La La Loopsie, doll and a Barbie. I live in Ew-ing so you can find me. Merry Christmas. Kia
I want a remote control car, a truck and a tractor. How do you make the reindeer fly? Merry Christmas. Denton
HOLIDAY SIGHTS
Photos by Dan Steinbeck
ABOVE - Sandy Penn and her pet dog both wore light strands in the LaBelle Christmas parade. BELOW - Bryton Hively, 4, Ewing, gets a hand squeezing icing onto a cookie at the Durham Community Center.
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May you and yourloved ones rejoicein the miracle ofthis holy season.
May this year holdthe new blessings
and the promise oflasting peace.
Glory to the King!
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Wishing all a great holiday.
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MerryChristmas
RepresentativeCraig Redmon
Missouri House of RepresentativesJefferson City, MO
573-751-3644Paid for by Citizens for Redmon
Ernie Schroder - Treasurer
I am honored to serve you as State
Representative, and I wish all Lewis
County residents a very Merry
Christmas and a Prosperous 2012!
I want an Ipod Touch, a toy watering can and a baby doll. How does your reindeer fly? Merry Christmas. Zoey
I want transformers, tractors and Super Heroes. Is Ru-dolph real? Merry Christmas. Brayden
I want transformers, army men and Playdough. I like Santa. Merry Christmas. Aiddin
I want a monster truck, car, toy tractor, a combine and a teddy bear. Have you been feeding your reindeer? I’ve been good all year too. Cameron.
I want another Wii pad and another computer for my dad. I love you! Colton
I want a real owl and a red rooster. Thank you for bring-ing all of the things to me. Jewelie
I want my own front wheel sits tractor 10/0 and bail forks to go with it. I really like tractors. Morgan
I want a nutcracker and a stuffed animal. Thank you! Olivia
I want a baby walker and a walking dog. How are the reindeer? Emily
I want a doll that you push and she makes a sound. Also,
I want a fake flower pillow. Thank you! Kaley
I want a newspaper and a mailbox. How are you doing up in the North Pole? Zach
I want a Magic Bake Oven and a Victorious doll that sings. Santa Claus, Happy Christmas and hope you have a great Christmas night! Alayna
I want a woody Macow girl and an X-ray machine. How are you Santa? How is Mrs. Claus? Jordan
I want a big box full of Art stuff. I want an American doll. How are the reindeer? Isabella
I want games and computers. Santa, how are the rein-deer? Layton
Hi Santa! Can you please give me a John Deere play tractor? And a John Deere skateboard. Please come to my house and give me presents! Cole
I am going to make you cookies and candy cane cook-ies. I want ballerina clothes. I need ballerina shoes. Kai-tlyn
I want an American Girl doll and a Barbie motorcycle. I hope you have a great Christmas and send out the toys to every people that’s been good! Emma
I want Legos and a IKL. I hope you are doing good! Brady
I want a Light Strike and a toy Humpty Dumpty. Jarico
I want a DFI and a DFIXL. How are the black nose and red nose reindeer doing up at the North Pole? Cooper
How do reindeer fli? Can I please have a doll with a horse, a doll house? Sydney
How do the reindeer fly? I want a Brbe doll that you can hi lit her hair. Chloe
How do you get your magic? Can I please have a game and a robot? Aidan
I want an iPod touch and a baby crib. How do you fly? Breanna
May I have a X-box 360 with games and a power ranger action figure. Elijah
May I please have a finger puppet, Vampire teeth and some earrings? Kaylee
Photos by Rita Cox
ABOVE - Santa and Mrs. Claus came to the La-Grange Youth Center on Dec. 10. Due to the lack of snow, Santa arrived at the center in a LaGrange police vehicle.
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Let us help you with your trimmings this
Christmas!
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“For unto you is born
this day in the city
of David a Saviour, which is
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660-213-3373
To our many customers and
friends, thanks for your patronage.
Season’s Greetings
Memphis Lumberand Lan-Dow
Memphis, MO800-337-5858
TJ’s Daycare310 N 7th • LaGrange
573-655-4173
MerryChristmas!
Arnold’s Funeral Home1100 White St.Canton, MO573-288-4488
112 W. Main StLewistown, MO573-215-2288
Keep The FaithMay the miracle of Christmas rekindle your spirits, and may you and your loved ones bask
in the glow of a warm and satisfying holiday season.
Jan Geisendorfer
Lewis County Circuit Clerk
We are wrapping up anotheryear and want to thankcustomers and friends
for your support!
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Downtown Canton
573-288-3102
SPARKSSale Every 1st & 3rd Sunday
573/ 406-8787Now Taking Consignment
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Neighbors and Friends.
May Beautiful Moments and Happy Memories surround you with Joy this Christmas.
All I want for Christmas is...I want chips, new clothes and new shoes. Leah
May I have a reindeer antlers. How do elves make toys! Bradley
I would like a starwars legos, a power ranger samurai action figure. How do you get magic? Chase
I want a Barbie video, a cute little puppy and a motor-cycle princess. Ava
I want a Scooby-Doo First Fright for X-Box 360 and a toy spider. How do the elves make the toys for all the boys and girls? Konner
I want a lala loopsy treehouse and a reindeer. How do the Elves make presents. Jennifer
Can you please bring me a hat and a cat. How do the reindeers fly? Kaycie
How do you fiy? May I please have 4-wheeler and a Ipod. David
A army man. I want a DS. I want a dog, a robot. Josh
Canton Kindergarten
I would like a arme tanc. Thank you. Blake
I would like mak up and nal plsh. And a DSI. I love you. Chloey
I would like a 3D DSI. I love you. Kendall
I would like a tran set. See you soon. Lukas
I would like a wllat. I love you. Brayden
I would like a Pak man gam. Thank you. Austin
I would like a arme set. I love you. Trey
I would like a fast bik! See you soon. Aiden
I would like a puppe. I love you. Emma
I would like a pretnd pupe. I love you. Macie
I would like a truc and a bldozr. Trevor
I would like a kitten. I love you. Haley
I would like a nal polih. I love you. Caleigh
I would like a DSI. See you soon. Sara
I would like ni polish. I love you. Madison
I would like a batter pawrd truk. I love you. Zach
I would like a swimin pul. Thank you. Kiera
I love you. Cayden
I would like a brown ber. I love you. Chandler
I would like a Thapstic. See you soon. Airizona
I would like a gam. Love you. Morgan
I would like a gnne pig. I love you. Dominick
I would like a big girl room and a ipod. Thank you. De-liahi
I would like a bab hi chr. I love you. Keara
The Mark Twain Ca-sino in LaGrange presents an impres-sive display of gin-gerbread houses. Employees deco-rated the houses which showed their creative side and personalities in the designs . Visitors to the casino may view the beautiful display in the banquet room and are encouraged to vote for their fa-vorite house.
Photo by Rita Cox
VISIONS OFSUGARPLUMS
6A Thursday, December 22, 2011Press-News Journal • lewispnj.com
Have Yourself AMerry Li� leChristmas!
Janney Builders& Construction
413 Lewis St. • Canton573-288-3462
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas holiday
season.
MerryChristmas
from Senator Brianand Michelle Munzlinger
I am proud to represent the people of Northeast Missouri in
the 97th General Assembly.
O� ce Number 426573-751-7985
At this holy time of the year we wish all a Merry Christmas. Thanks for your continued patronage.
Sharpe Insurance Agency, Inc.405 S. Elm, Street, Lewistown, MO 573-215-2703
HeartlandResources
Ewing“Independence with Dignity”
To OurSpecial Friends:May your friends be many... May your heart be light... May your home be merry... May your days be bright... May your joy be plenty... May your cares be few...
And may all of your dreamscome true!
FLEERFEED, INC.andFLEERTIRES
Thanks for letting us serve you. We do appreciate all of our customers!
Lewistown The Most WonderfulTime Of The Year
We would like to extend ourwishes for a Merry Christmas
From Owners, Employees and Families of
Hoewing TruckingScott and Mark Hoewing
and Families510 Clark Street,
Canton, Mo. 63435573-288-5127
GREAT RIVER CONTRACTORS L.L.C. Stan Logsdon 573-406-8090 Canton, MO
Wishing you a very
Merry Christmas and the happiest
of New Years.
The
year
end
brings
no greater
pleasure than
the opportunity
to express to you
seasons greetings
and good wishes
May your holidays
and new year be filled
with happiness
MIssouri Tire1003 Brose Ave Canton
573-288-8002
I would like a DSIXL and Mro Krt. Merry Christmas! Caleb
I would like a pupe and a DSI. I love you. Rezaka
I would like a doll and a DSI. I love you. Jaiden
I would like a Belle. I love you. Deja
I would like a motorcycle. I love you!
I would like a army gz. I love you! Merry Christmas!
I would like a DSI and a dog. Merry Christmas! Robert
I would like a ginea pig and a hamesr. Merry Christs-mas! Kinsey
I would like a toy. Logan
I love you! Akeilo
I would like a DSI and DS3 and SIXL. Dominique
I would like a dog and a DS. I love you! Merry Christ-mas! Thank You! Sydney
I would like a hamsdr and a cmputr. Merry Christmas! Carrie
I would like a cat and a shirt. I love you! Jenna
I would like a doll. Merry Chrsitmas! Jayden
I would like a bow and arwo. Merry Christmas! Trevor
I would like a DSI gam. Thank you! Jordan
All I want for Christmas is...
Highland and Canton first grades:
I want the cars, 2 movie and cars 2 game. I also want a new phone and an new wallet. I also like shoes. I also want new PS3 and games. I want some boots. Devin
I want a football steelers jersey, pads and helmet. Ster-ling
I would like cat stomeez, A ladybug happy napper and magic reindeer food. Hannah
I want a cell phone, a toy elf. I want a watch I want lasis. I want a lostis. Madeln
I would like 4 Monster Jam tickets and a 4-wheeler race track. You and the reinder travel safely. Jackson
Breeze Dunton, 9, Stefffenville, spreads peanut butter on a pine cone, before it is rolled in bird seed for this homemade bird feeder craft at the Durham Community Center Dec. 10.
I please want a spycopter. Nellie
I would like a game sorry sliders, and an exbox. And some bayplay and a bakugans. And a boptxd and some transformers. Shon
For Christmas I want to share Gods love to other pelple. And I want a D5, more playdoh and more art stuff. So-phia
I want orbeez and a hat and I want it to be pink with the word to be heart I love you Santa Claus and a mood necklace with the letter M on the necklace. Myriah
I would like to have a Barbie house or beez, basketball, pillow pet, guitar and a sled, I love you Santa Merry Christmas. Morgan
I want a violin, a D.S. And a real guitar. I will draw you a picture. Payton
I want a mp3. And a phone. And sum clothes. And a jet ski sled. Ples. Kelsie
Photo by Dan Steinbeck
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
O COME LET US ADORE HIM!With exceeding great joy, we wish you and your familya truly miraculous holiday season. It’s been a privilege
for us to serve people like you. Thanks!
Farmers Coop. Services, Inc.Ewing 573-209-3221
7AThursday, December 22, 2011Press-News Journal • lewispnj.com
The Reason For The Season
May you experienceGod’s Gift Of LoveDavis Funeral Home, Inc.
Brad & Jerry Davis and Family
‘Tis The Season! Christmastime will soon be here Bringing thoughts of joy and cheer. And as we leave the year behind, Faces of good friends come to mind. So here’s to you and all your kin, Now let the festivites begin!
Canton, MO • 573-288-4461Dennis, Mary Kay, Julie & April
Oak Hills Title Co. &Lewis County Abstract Co.
Wishing You and YoursA Wonderful Holiday
CAMPEN HTG. & A.C.209 N. 4th • Canton • 573-288-8966
campenheatingandac.com
(NATE Certifi ed)
We all have different paths in life, but no matter where
we go, we take a little of each
other
everywhere!
Merry
ChristmasHwy 61 -south of LaGrange, MO 63448Phone: 573-655-2254
KOUNTRY KREAM SHOPPE310 N. Main ~ LaGrange
Closed for winter
Merry Christmas Greetings
All I want for Christmas is...I want Hello kitty mittens and hat. I also want Ipad, tee-nie weenie littlest pet shop thank u. Brylee
I want a Barbie grie and a Barbie boy a Barbie car, cloe-crans. Please. Neva
I want legos, elitric guitar Black 3 DS, mario game. I have been a good boy. Mason
How are your reindeer doing? For Christmas I would like a Pink DS with a game, a zhu zhu dog, and a little Miss Muppet doll. I will leave you and sticky (the elf) hot cocoa and cookies and carrots for the reindeer Have a safe journey. Amanda
I would like a remote control and a volcano with lava. And a transformers and some puzzles. Colton
I would like two fresh water fish, science toys, dirt bake, and please bring presents for my sister. Please and thank you! I love you! Ryan
I want a wallet a puppy toy dog a DS I want a watch I want a wagin I want a dascd. Megan
Hi Santa. I have been good. I want a sled and some glow in the dark crayons. Curtis
I would like a camera and winter clothes and lip gloss for Christmas. Amaya
I want a deer clock, a toy 22 pistol. My Dad would like to have rubber gloves. My brother Hayden wants broad-heads for his arrows. I want a camera and a case. My Mom wants a trip to Mexico. Gavin
A bike plz and a basketball hoop. And I like you Santa. Wyatt
I love you Santa. Please can I have a helicopter and call of duty blacks Ops? You’re the best! I love Santa! LucasI want Lego City Police Dept. and an ATV automatic.
The last thing I want is a transformer ** car with pit crew guys. We will leave you some cookies and milk. Lane
For Christmas I want boots. I want squinkies with a mall. I need jeans and shirts. I want a jumprope. I want a snow globe. I hope you have a safe trip around the world. I made a gift for you to take to the North Pole! Ansley
I want for Christmas a 4-wheeler barbie funiture bratz black D.S.i. Scrmlz cowboyboots moxie firls horses horse trailors people animals basketball basketball hoop clothes the game headband. Thank you. Chesnie
I want a baby, a stuffed animal and a purple hat. MaKen-na
I have been really good this year! Are you good? I would like a barbie doll and a BB gun. Thank you. Ashtyn
I want a doll and a baby dog and a nutcracker. Kline
Hi again, I would like a mario 7 and the great white shark air walker and anything else for me, you can give to another 7 year old boy who may not get much for Christmas. Nick
I wish you give other kids good presents. Jesse
For Christmas I would like the orbeez soothing spa, life like baby, pink basketball, mirror and makeup. Thank you. Andria
Photo by Rita Cox
THE SEASON OF GIVING
A nice selection of cookie jars is on display for young shop-pers at Antiques and More in La-Grange. This is the eleventh year for the shopping event.
8A Thursday, December 22, 2011Press-News Journal • lewispnj.com
Happy Holidays to all!
CONSTRUCTION, INC
Larry Cole - Owner573-288-3333 • Canton, MO
Have a happy
holiday season.
Lewistown
MerryChristmas!
1710 Oak St. • Canton, MO • 573-288-8800
Conveniently located near area attractions like Mark Twain Casino and Culver-Stockton College
The BarberShop
Dawnya Geisendorfer117 E. Main • Ewing
573-209-4287
It’sbeen a
pleasureand a honorto serve you!
Merry Christmas to you and your pets!
30182 Pear StreetCanton, MO573-288-3817Dan Goehl, D.V.M.Rachel Goehl, D.V.M.Seth Shirey, D.V.M.Johnny Bell, D.V.M.and staff
WishingYou Much
Harmony and Joy at Christmas
LaBelle Manor 1002 Central St.
LaBelle, MO660-213-3234
The year-end brings no greater pleasure than the opportunity to express to
our loyal customers season’s greetings and good wishes. May your holidays
and new year be filled with happiness!
TOWN AND COUNTRYBANK MIDWEST
LaBelle MO
☎ 660-213-3227
HO...HO...HO...
Hopeyourholidaysarehappy!
Dr. Greg Collier, D.C.Canton
We can bring outa smilein anyone!
CLARK TODDD.D.S., P.C.and sta� Canton
HAPPY HOLIDAYSTO ONE AND TO ALL!
From the Board of Directors and Staff of
GAMM, INC.LABELLE, MO
103 S. 3rd1-800-866-9021
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Christmas fi lled
with happiness.
I want some hot wheels and monster trucks. I want new pants and shirts. I want new pajamas and socks. I want new dry erase markers. I want new race cars. I love you Santa. I will have milk and cookies out. Thomas
I wish all of the children can have presens. I would like a zhu zhu pet. And my mom want hutch and dad want a gun. Austin
I would like a wii games. Isaiah
I always wanted a makup box for Christmas. Abby
I was good this year. I would Skyler
We like your presents. We Love you. Do you have Christmas presents Santa. Do you go to the desert and the beach. What do you eat? Anna
I am 6 years old and go to Highland Elementary school. I would like dress up cloths, dress shoes, bracelet, knecklace, rings, watches, a hampster, makeup and a pair of sunglasses. Sophia
Thank you for the present last year. This year I would like an adventure girl, a guitar and a 5 minute princess book. I have been good. Tell the elves hi and I hope you like my cookie. Grace
I want army tanks, a skate board, and planes and jets. I will leave milk and cookies. I hope I get lots of presents. Thanks you. Luke
All I want for Christmas is...
One Santa and two chilly assistants wave from this Labelle parade float.
I love you Santa. I want cloths and Hello kitty stuff and arts and crafts. And could you bring Mom and Dad something. PS. Thank you. Amber
I want a airsoft shotgun and a toy farm set with animales and a Santa Blanket that is the softest one in the world and one of your baby reindeer. Thats all. Davin
I have been a good girl this year. I want a camera. I love you. Lexi
I would like a dog, cat and car. Harlee
How did rodoff’s nose blink? For Christmas I wold like a spidreman postre, spidreman web flinger, bosing glufs and John seena postre. Toby
I love Christmas. I love Santa because he brings good kids and parents presents. Santa brings good love. Be safe flying with Rudolf the red nose reindeer and hope his light is very bright. Wyatt
I would like a zhu zhu pet game, clothes, books, snow golbe, pictr frame. Say hi to the randeer. Think you. Mi-kayla
For Christmas I want a fake dog. I saw one at the boat. Take care on the road. Merry Christmas. Chase
For crismis I would like 20,000 leas undr the sea and a big imajiney toy and a santa snow glov and a bat man majinex and sum cowboes and indeis! Bye bye! Santh thank you santh. William
I would like brat stuff and some sora stuff. And pritty cloths and pritty shooes, a computer with lots of gaes. Merry christmas. Brezzy
I want a Barbie house. I been good. I also want a TV pleeas with clothes. Have a merry Christmas. Nevaeha
I want bay blades, nindendo 3DS, Bakugan robot, nerf gun telescope. Remote dinosaur, doctor dreadful eat your creations, hot wheels books, wii games, drum set bop it xt. Michael
Photo by Dan Steinbeck
HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE
9AThursday, December 22, 2011Press-News Journal • lewispnj.com
from
BrendaGunlock
Lewis CountyRecorder of Deeds
LaGrange 573-655-2281
Merry Christmas and many good wishes for a new year of happiness and prosperity.
Have a beautiful Christmas!
Cuttn’ Corner312 Lewis • Canton • 573-288-3884
MerryChristmas!
fromTim, Dave, Linda and Rick
Grgurich Auto Body200 Lewis St.
Canton, MO 63435573-288-2115
HUMPHREY FEED & SEEDMonticello, MO 573-767-5383
Merry Christmas to our valued customers and friends
BOZARTHLAWL.L.C.
405 Clark St.suite 120
canton, mo573-288-1111
www.bozarthlawllc.com
Wishes you aMerry Christmas
and a Prosperous New Year.
Brett B. Bozarth, Attorney At Law
In the city or on the farm, we hope the holiday really mooves you! With our thanks
and to one and all. Merry Christmas!
Canton MFA-Agri
Canton 573-288-4404 24120 State Hwy. 6 Durham
573-478-3618
Roberts
Garage
& Towing,
Inc.
Merry Christmas
How dus the randeers fliy! I wod wot spi gre! How miny hous do you go to! Carver
How do you git to all the house. How is Mrs Claus. I wut a cross bow with a scoep. Tyler
How is Dasher? Can you give me a dert bike and a bee bee gun and ten hackugons? And a toe truck. George
How is Rudof and Dashr? And Mrs. Claus and how are you? I wot a DS and a dog. Can you breg a bul dog? Kasydea
How is Dashr? How are you Santa? How are your rein-deer? I wont for Christmas is Dsi. Olivia
How is Roodof? Hos is Mrs Claus? How are you? Dela-nie
How is Mrs Claus how are you! How is rodoff and all your raders can I plees hav a pupes can I plees hav a Dsi Can I plees hav a wig of hanna montanu and milesiris! Skylar
How is the rain deers? Can I ples hav a train. Josh
How are tyour rader? Hal dwo the reder fli? I wot a Bat-man and a robot. Clayton
how is ruduf and how is all the reindeer and how are you Santa and Misse Claus, I wuht a grls bebeu and a boys BeBeu and a Jesti Bebr dul that sang. Allie
How do you delivr al the presnts? I wont a Justin Bieber bick. Hanna
How is Mrs. Clus? Santa I wud like to hov a well aand creat dsus gem? Kylie
How do santa put presitnt up? I wut a stabrd. I wut a rolrskt bod. I wut a presit tht up. I wut a plan for Christ-mas. Levi
All I want for Christmas is...How are the reideer doing. I dit theat are doing good. What I wont for is Justin Bevor fon. Skylie
How is the rothopl. I went a doll and a makup box. Sage
How do you fit down the chimey? I would like a remote control helicoptr and skats and prasints. I have an good. Daryan
How do you delivr all the toys? I would like a Dsi and sum games and some clos. I love you. Brooke
How do you fit in the chimney? I would like a word seek book and I would like to leve you milk and cookes. Katie
Do your reindeer relly fly? I would like a D.S. Game and a fur rell griend and some surprises. I will leve some coeke’s for you. Madison
How is Ms. Claus? I would like a D.S. And a new bike. I love you. Kaylinn
How do you mack all of the presits? Can you git me 8 wii games and suprises and a red DS? Evan
How meany elves do you have? I would like a D.S.i and some alien legos. Jace
How do you fit down the chimneys? Can I have sum surprises and a remote control car? Xander
How do you come to are huos in one nite? I would like bean toys and a Mario Dart DS game. Gabby
How do you come down the chimney? I would like a pillow pet pony and a DS. I have ben good this year. Hopie
Is Ruindolf rel? I would like remote controlled car and are suplize. I love you. Nat
The Barber Shop in Ewing has over-sized lollipops as Christmas decora-tion lining its busi-ness.
Photo by Dan Steinbeck
SWEETDISPLAY
from the
Mayor, Board of Alderman and
employees.
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