Cold work
Employees with G & R Construction withstood the cold temperatures Wednesday morning, Nov. 19 to put a new roof on the First Christian Church of Tipton. The forecast calls for the day to warm up to 60 degrees, and then the temperature will drop again to a low of 19 degrees Thursday night. Saturday's outlook calls for perfect football weather with temperatures near the 50-degree mark.
Photos needed for holiday issues;
office closed Nov. 28
The Tipton Times is now accepting photos of area children for publication in our holiday issues.
Photos must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 3. An appointment may be made to have a photograph taken at the office of The Tipton Times by calling 660-433-5721.
Photos must be accompanied by $10 and information that includes the names and ages of the children pictured, and parents’, grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ names and towns where living. A phone number of the person submitting the information for verification should also be included.
Letters from area kindergarten and first graders will also be published in the holiday issues.
The Times’ office will be closed Friday, Nov. 28.
Council views films, authorizes first liners
by Becky Holloway
In an attempt to alleviate sewer backflow into basements of homes in a southeast Tipton subdivision, and to move ahead on the next phase of a sewer renovation project, the city council has authorized its engineer, Gene Spears, to secure a contractor to begin inserting liners in sections of sewers on the east side of town.
The council held a special meeting with Spears Monday evening, Nov. 17 and viewed video of the lines taken during the first phase of the project. That also involved cleaning roots from 68,000 feet of lines by Spray Com Utilities Inc., Sedalia. Spears recently reviewed the data accumulated on that portion of the project.
“I needed this meeting to explain where you are at and what you have,” said Spears who has been the city’s engineer for nearly 30 years. “The next step will be to think about how you will pay for what you want to spend.”
The city hopes to ultimately eliminate most of the infiltration of groundwater into the oldest of the gravity flow wastewater infrastructure. The extra water puts a burden on the wastewater plant built in the late 1970s. Removal of the roots has also apparently caused faster infiltration, possibly leading to the backflow into some homes. Spears expressed curiosity, however, at the fact that two of the homes are connected to the same lateral line and no one effected has apparently jet-routed their own lines.
The council expressed surprise at the good condition of the walles in most of the 10-inch clay sewer lines while viewing the video footage. The problem areas were noted, most of which are the joints and the roots that grew into those joints, leaving a space for infiltration of groundwater. The liners will take care of those problems.
In other areas, like an area in the Miller Avenue neighborhood, where the sewer line has collapsed, the city will have to replace the line.
Spears acknowledged there may also be some bad private lateral lines that allow infiltration into the city’s system, as do basement sump pumps connected to the sewer.
Spears estimated the initial work of lining areas of Ryan Avenue and Randolph Street to cost $54,210. That’s a small fraction of the $1.8 million needed to line most of the old lines.
Clifford, Williams new members of 911 Board
Two new members of the Moniteau County Emergency Dispatch Board were sworn in during last week’s meeting, and two who retired from service were recognized.
Randy Clifford and Allen Wiliams, both of Tipton, took their seats on the 911 Board, representing Moniteau County’s District 1.
Brad Friedmeyer, District 1, was recognized for two years of service to the board, and Larry Laird, District 2, was recognized for four years.
Also taking the oath during the Thursday, Nov. 13 meeting were returning board members Shirley Hayes and Allen Smith, both of California and representing District 1.
New officers were elected with Allen Smith seated as vice president, and Shirley Hayes as treasurer. Sarah Jones was named secretary to the board.
In other business, the board approved the health insurance package for 2009 through Anthem Blue Preferred Insurance. The premium was quoted at $1,947.42 a month, an 8.2% increase over last year’s rate.
The treasurer’s report showed sales tax receipts during October totalling $28,616. The bank balance Nov. 12 stood at $229,882. Bills and payroll from Oct. 27 through Nov. 13 approved for payment totalled $35,467.18.
Giving Christmas tree helps children, families
The Tipton Ministerial Alliance and Commerce Bank of Tipton encourage area residents to share blessings of the holiday season with those less fortunate through the Christmas Tree of Giving.
For the 18th year, the Tree of Giving will be located at Commerce Bank where paper ornaments, representing needy children, will be available for adoption. Any group or organization, family or individual can take an ornament from the tree and be directly involved in meeting the needs of area children.
Local businesses, organizations and individuals also are invited to make cash contributions to the Tipton Ministerial Alliance to be used to spread encouragement and hope. Those donations may be left at Commerce Bank for the Ministerial Alliance Account.
Monetary donations will be used to purchase items for food baskets and meet needs that otherwise go unmet during the holiday season.
Forms for inclusion in the program were recently sent home with Tipton school children and are also available at Commerce Bank. The forms must be filled out by a responsible adult for each family, or by a Good Samaritan who knows of a family in need.
To qualify, recipients must live and/or work in the local community. This includes those with children attending Tipton R-VI and St. Andrew schools. The Ministerial Alliance will review the forms to make reasonably sure the resources get to those who need them.
Forms must be completed and returned to boxes located at Commerce Bank, Tipton Latham Bank, Tipton City Hall, Dave’s Country Market and 3-Day Video no later than Monday, Nov. 24. The forms include specific information about the needs of the family and need to be as complete as possible.
Confidentiality is extremely important to both bank employees and the Tipton Ministerial Alliance, so a code of numbers is used on the ornaments and all paperwork instead of the names of individuals or families.
Those wanting to adopt a child or family from the tree may drop off gifts at Commerce Bank by Friday, Dec. 12.
Families are to pick up their Christmas gifts at the Tipton United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information, contact Commerce Bank.
Students honor veterans at C-II
by Rhonda Carpenter
573-787-3663
clarks burgnews@earthlink.net
CLARKBURG- The Clarksburg fifth grade class hosted the annual Veterans Day breakfast at school on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. They began the morning by raising the flags outside on the flag pole and doing the Pledge of Allegiance. Then they served breakfast to the veterans and school board members. This has become an annual event at Clarksburg School that was started by former fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Mary Hemmel, and has continued with the new fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Kim Labuary. It’s a nice way to teach the students the importance of Veterans Day. It not only teaches them how to use their manners and how to serve others, but also gives them a sense of appreciation and a way to give a little something back and honor those who gave so much for our country.
The Annual Charlee Branch Memorial 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Tournament is underway this week. It began Monday with a pep assembly held at the end of the school day hosted by the Bulldog cheerleaders and Clark the Bulldog. On Monday night, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Latham and will now play on Thursday night at 8 p.m. against the winner of the 7 p.m. Tuesday night game between the St. Joe Lady Cougars and the St. Martins Lady Jaguars.
Also in the girls’ bracket, the Blackwater Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Pirates from St. Andrew’s Monday night. St. Andrew’s will play again on Saturday morning. Blackwater will play again on Friday night against the High Point Lady Blue Jays.
In the boys’ bracket, the St. Andrew’s Pirates defeated the High Point Blue Jays. St. Andrew’s will play again on Friday night against the Lone Elm Vikings. High Point will play again on Saturday morning.
There are three games scheduled each night this week except for Wednesday night when there will be no games. The game times scheduled for Friday night and Saturday may be rearranged due to the Tipton Cardinals’ playoff game taking place on Saturday in Tipton. For accurate game times for Friday and Saturday, please get an updated bracket toward the end of the week or contact the school later this week.
Church news
The Clarksburg Baptist Church soup and sandwich fund raiser went very well. There was a great turnout with plenty of good food, a wide variety of items in the country store and many nice people to visit with. Those attending got to visit with former Clarksburg resident and friend, Mrs. Martha Williams, who came to the fund raiser Saturday to visit with her old church family and friends. Several people were also lucky enough to get a piece of her delicious pie for dessert.
Area pastors treated to dinner at Fortuna
by Naomi Woods
660-337-6382
FORTUNA- Forty-eight Fortuna Area Senior Citizens and guests attended the Thanksgiving dinner Thursday evening, Nov. 13. The table blessing before the delicious turkey dinner was given by Andrew Kuttenkuler. Pastors honored were Rod Campbell, West Union Baptist and Mt. Carmel Baptist, Earl and Selena Fuller, Green Grove Baptist, Randy and Jackie Smith, Hopewell Union, Bill and Imogene Martensen, Fortuna Baptist, Andrew and Katie Kuttenkuler, Oakland Baptist, and Leroy and Marietta Moon, Clarksburg Baptist. Following the meal Rick and Rita Eggeling of Eldon entertained. A fruit basket, donated by Carolyn Calton, was won by Andrew Kuttenkuler. A decorative wall hanging and gift card for two, donated by the Tea House in Versailles, was won by Randy Smith. Seasonal decorations were won by Clara Albin.
Dan Heincy, Roseville, Calif., Gene, Marie and Darrell Maupin, Ann Maupin, Hilda Maupin, Glenda Veulemans and Betty Harrison helped Vivian Maupin celebrate her 91st birthday Wednesday afternoon at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.
Dan Heincy, Roseville, Calif., Glenda Veulemans, Sunrise Beach, and Hilda Maupin were dinner guests of Gene, Marie and Darrell Maupin Friday.
Clara Albin visited Clara Smith and Dick and Alberta Peck in Tipton Saturday.
Billi Martensen spent Saturday night and Sunday with Bro. Bill and Imogne Martensen.
The Fortuna Baptist Church had 24 for Sunday school, 48 for worship and six for children’s church, “We are all different, but God loves us all.” Special music, “Jesus Paid It All,” was by Billi Martensen and Imogene Martensen. The Rev. Kevin Kohler’s message was “Unity Among Believers.” Billi and Imogene Martensen were nursery workers.
Naseef Azan and Taylor Bauman spent the weekend with Bro. Bill and Imogene Martensen.
Sunday guests of Tom and Tommy Hutchison were Peggy and Vernon Gage, Sally Crabtree, Craig, Kylie and Ashley Hutchison, Danny Hutchison and Alicia, Henry and Anna Guillen.
Clara Albin and Edith Petree had supper in Versailles Monday.
Our community was saddened by the death of Anna Lou Maupin Wednesday. Visitation and funeral service will be Saturday afternoon at Kidwell Funeral Home in Versailles. Sympathy is extended to the family.
The Fortuna United Methodist Church had 18 for worship. Sam Blades brought the message. The community Thanksgiving service will be Sunday. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and the service at 7 with the Fortuna Baptist Church bringing special music and Rev. Kohler the message.
Chamber will meet Nov. 20
Details of Christmas activities sponsored by the Tipton Chamber of Commerce will be finalized during the chamber’s meeting Thursday, Nov. 20 at Karen’s Place.
Topics of discussion will include the annual Christmas Parade, residential lighting contest and lighting displays at the Tipton City Park.
All members and prospective members are encouraged to attend the 12 noon luncheon meeting.
Internet safety speaker to highlight TES fair Nov. 20
A representative of the Mid-Mo Cyber Crimes Task Force will be guest speaker during a Health and Safety Fair sponsored by Tipton Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Andy Anderson will discuss safety on the Internet from 7 to 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Children will enjoy a movie and popcorn during that time.
Booths will also feature valuable information from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Among the more than 25 invited to participate and already committed to the fair are:
•University of Missouri Extension, Shelia Letchworth, nutritionist;
•Donna Bell, R.N., obesity and emergency room information;
•Moniteau County sheriff Jay Gump, stranger danger;
•County Health Department, Jerene Huff, 3-day survival packs;
•Parents as Teachers, Dawn Zurmiller;
•Missouri Kids First, Joy Oesterly;
•Tipton R-VI School Nurse, Debbie Smith;
•Xanadu Salon, skin and hair care and hygiene, Karrie Harrison and Bruce Schreck;
•Farmers & Sportsmen’s Club, Rodney Anderson, gun safety;
•Department of Mental Health;
•Missouri Highway Patrol, Sgt. Paul Reinsch, car seat safety;
•Tipton Police Department, City Marshal Leo Petree, bicycle safety;
•Co-Mo Electric Cooperative, Chuck Teegarden, safety with electricity;
•Tipton Fire Department;
•DARE, Deputy Pete Fox;
•DeAnn Brodersen, Juice Plus;
•Jim Nivens Insurance;
•Vision Health Eyecare, Dr. Don Vanderfeltz, eye health and safety;
•Moniteau County Emergency Dispatch, Sarah Jones and Kevin Morse, 911 information;
•Tipton R-VI Safe and Drug Free Schools, Pam Bishop brochures;
•Missouri Department of Health, Sherry Anderson.
Next week, Nov. 17-21, is also Red Ribbon Week, moved from the national date of celebration to coincide with the local Health and Safety Fair. As always, the week includes a theme and dress up days have been designated accordingly. The theme this year is “Stamp Our Bullying.”
Each day takes on a letter from the word “STAMP.” Monday, “S,” students may dress silly and wear their clothing backwards, mismatched or come in pajamas, keeping in mind the school dress code. Tuesday, for “T,” students may represent a television, moving or book character. For Wednesday’s “A,” athletic clothing will be appropriate, including baseball caps and sports tee-shirts. Suggestions for “M” on Thursday include paper mustaches, Hannah Montana, any Missouri character, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, but monsters will not be allowed. Friday’s letter, “P,” conjures up images of the principal - wear a tie, say the organizers.
Nutrition Center celebrating anniversary Nov. 21
The Tipton Nutrition Center will celebrate its 31st anniversary with lunch on Friday, Nov. 21.
The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free cake and ice cream for dessert and also to those attending specifically for the celebration, regardless of whether they come for lunch. Door prize drawings will also be held.
Regular participants in the nutrition center program are encouraged to bring a friend or relative to join in the celebration.
Annual communitywide Thanksgiving
service on Nov. 23 will include choir
This year’s Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Tipton Ministerial Alliance will be held at First Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m.
The Thanksgiving service will include congregational songs, scripture readings, prayers by local pastors and special music presented by the Tipton Community Choir led by Joey Houston. The Rev. Walter Foster, pastor of Prairie Grove Baptist Church, will bring the Thanksgiving message.
Following the service refreshments will be served in the FBC Fellowship Hall. Those attending are asked to bring a dozen cookies to share.
An offering will be collected for the Ministerial Alliance's on-going assistance to the families who are in need in the community.
"We hope that many will attend in this celebration of God’s blessing upon Tipton," said the Rev. Paul Posey, pastor of First Baptist Church.
St. Andrew’s holding 69th Thanksgiving Festival
A local Thanksgiving tradition started at St. Andrew Catholic Church 69 years ago continues this year as the parish prepares for its Annual Thanksgiving Day Festival.
With completion of the St. Andrew School addition, all of the activities return to the parish campus.
The day begins with Mass in the church at 7:45 a.m.
Booths in the school gym, including those sponsored by the Altar Society and St. Andrew School, open at 10 a.m. Baked goods, Christmas and religious items, and handcrafts will be among the items sold, and raffle tickets for a variety of drawings will also be available. Bingo will be played throughout the day in the school cafeteria.
The Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey and Burgers’ ham with all the trimmings will be served at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. In addition to four buffet lines a carryout line will be available. Sandwiches will be served after 4 p.m. in the school gym.
Auctions will be held at 2 and 6 p.m. in the school gym.
