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FFA TO RECYCLE Taylor Prince, Mark Nolt, Hays Ginther and Wyatt Fleming of the Leeton FFA program are launching
a new effort to recycle cardboard, aluminum, plastics, paper and tin. The FFA is providing dumpsters behind the school for the community to place items Monday thru
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday it is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The items will be cleaned and divided by the students and sent to the Sheltered
Workshop in Warrensburg by way of Vic's Disposal. Vic's will also determine the tonnage saved from going in the landfill to be reported to the Department of
Natural Resources. FFA Advisor presented the suggestion to the students who responded favorably. The result has been
a $24,000 grant from the Region F. Solid Waste District. The money was used to purchase the dumpsters and to prepare advertisements and other connected materials to
get the program started. Receptacles are planned for the City Hall and to be placed at the Leeton Fair. The plastics in particular are recycled in the form of benches
which the students hope to obtain for placing around town and at school. There are some already on display at the school. DEADLINE NEARS No contributions have been received this week to raise the total and the deadline of June 1
is this weekend. If we are going to reach the goal of $10,000 set six months ago there needs to be several more people making contributions. Will you make a
contribution? The total is $9,467.71. If you want to make a contribution please do so soon. The $10,000 goal needs to be raised before June 1. A couple of books
sold and that is where the increase came to the total this week. Of the over $9,000 only $1000 of that has come from Leeton residents. All of the rest of
it has come from people who graduated from Leeton and live elsewhere or are descendants who have ties with Leeton. I'm extremely pleased at the many who have stopped
by over the past few months to see the museum and others who have sent checks because they believe there is a wonderful history that should be saved about Leeton.
Please consider making a contribution today. Send to Mineral Creek Historical Society, c/o Bob Wyatt, General Delivery (404 N. Main), Leeton, MO 64761. CAFMCO TRACTOR PULL The annual Chilhowee Antique Farm Machinery Collectors Organization's Antique Farm
Tractor Pull is scheduled for June 1 at the fairgrounds west of the junction of Highway 2 and 13. This is always a fun event with demonstrations of some of the
antique farm machinery. Trading, bartering and some good fun are all a part of the event. Their annual fair will be later in the year. SUMMER LEAGUES STARTED The Leeton Lion's Club summer recreation program is already in full swing as the many
teams come to the school grounds to play on the various baseball and softball fields. Parking lots are full of cars as people from all over the area come to compete.
The games are scheduled early so that the league can end before the middle of July when outdoor temperatures get too hot for the younger players. The public is invited to come and watch. We encourage you to cheer for the many Leeton teams
participating. A concession stand is available as are restrooms if needed. Plan now to take in some great baseball action. VOLUNTEERS AT MUSEUM The Kevin Wilson family from Warrensburg volunteered for the second time at the Leeton Museum.
They have been working on the Clinton Daily Democrats by clipping and removing articles for the scrapbooks. Obituaries, births, weddings, and other Leeton related
items are placed in appropriate notebooks to assist family researchers. The family is working on stacks and boxes of newspapers collected since 2006. Sons Dalton and
Robert are both doing work for their scout badges. Robert is considering an Eagle Scout project for the near future. Our thanks to those in neighboring communities
that recommend us for volunteer work. There are thousands of things to be done in the museum and all volunteers are welcome. Visitors this week included the son and daughter of Paul Miller. Paul was a student minister from
McPherson College during one summer in the 1930's. They were delighted to visit the building where their father had preached. He had become good friends with Leeton
High School graduate Harold Mohler, a fellow classmate at McPherson. The two enjoyed calling on people throughout the community that summer. POSSIBLE TORNADO With all that large tree damage in Leeton in a very short period of time it has now come to light
that an EF1 Tornado flew over, according to a preliminary finding by the National Weather Service. The tornado continued on its way destroying two houses and damaged
the roof of over 50 additional houses in the Knob Noster area. Sirens were sounded in Knob Noster and at Whiteman Air Force Base. An uprooted tree cut in half a mobile home in Lakewood Mobile Home Park. Following Lakewood the
tornado worked its way to Rainbow Acres taking down power lines and damaging roofs. Next it followed old Highway 50 damaging several buildings along the way. It
then leaped to Country Acres on Route FF where it nearly destroyed one house and damaged many others along with wiping out trees. This was the first tornado to hit Knob Noster in the past 20 years. Most were in agreement that
there did not need to be another for a hundred years. ALL-STATE SHOW ME TEAM The Mineral Creek Historical Society's All-State Show Me Drama and Music Team leave for
West Plains on Thursday for their 8th Cultural Exchange with Europe. On the way they will stop at Mansfield to visit the home of Laura Ingalls Wilder who wrote
the "Little House on the Prairie" series which eventually was a television series. They will tour her home, a museum, and the home that was given to her by her daughter
Rose, also a noted author. This year's team will rehearse in West Plains, Missouri, before going to Europe. They will perform
on Friday night and have an American Idol type competition with awards presented. On Saturday they will have workshops with the Avenue Street Fine Arts Academy in West
Plains who are hosting the group this year. They have provided the theatre and staff for free. The team will be learning a variety of performance techniques from
the staff at the academy. The team will later tour the Monmouth Springs Park in Arkansas (a few miles south of West Plains),
the Grand Little Canyon west of Thayer, and enjoy an entertaining night at the Dawt Mill west of West Plains. The outdoor restaurant and resort will be hosting the
group for delicious food and karaoke. Team members this year include Abby Malloy from Whiteman Air Force Base, Dallas
Yaeger from Warsaw, Kaitlyn Pullam from Koshkonong, Hannah Brake from Willow Springs, Tiffany Martin from Branson, Amanda Menter from Hollister, Johnathon McAninch
of Holden, Paul Derks from Warsaw, Austin Reedy from Windsor, Conner Robbins from Knob Noster, Terrence Peoples from Warrensburg and Troy Hirni of Leeton. LHS COMMENCEMENT The Leeton High School 94th Commencement was held in the Leeton R-X School gymnasium at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, with a huge crowd present for the festivities. Welcoming those in attendance was Supt. Susan Crooks after the band had played "Pomp and Circumstances"
for the 24 graduates to march into the ceremony. Class of 2013 president Taylor Bruce introduced the Graduation speaker Mrs. Diana Gladfelter, English instructor at LHS.
She challenged the graduates to seek to accomplish their best and to reach for success. This was followed by the senior choir singing "Seasons of Love" under the direction of Mrs.
Andy Weldon, vocal teacher. The presentation of awards was made by school counselor Sandra Elwell. See list below. The class speakers were presented by High School
Principal Jim Newland who were National Honor Society President Laura Shy and Class President Taylor Bruce. The diplomas were presented by R-X Board of Education president Terry Scrivener. Senior
presentation of flowers provided a moment of sentimental expressions of love and appreciation to family and friends with a slide presentation. Graduating with highest honors (4.0 and above) for achieving an outstanding grade point
average was Laura Shy. Graduating with High Honors (3.75-3.99) was Mary Carr. Graduating with Honors (3.5-3.75) was Colter Armstrong, Jessica Cavender, Bethany Hamline, and Shiane Sullins. A+ Scholarship Students were Colter Armstrong, Taylor Bruce, Jessica Cavender, Aaliyah Cramer,
Bethany Hamline, Troy Hirni, Doug Norush, Caitlin Prince, and Shiane Sullins. Graduating as members of the National Honor Society were Colter Armstrong, Taylor Bruce,
Mary Carr, Jessica Cavender, Bethany Hamline, Troy Hirni, Laura Shy, and Shiane Sullins. Other scholarships and awards presented included: Top row left to right are: Supt. Susan Crooks, Principal Jim Newland, Class Sponsors Suzanne
Collins, Diane Gladfelter and Jennifer Hoppe, Class President Taylor Bruce, Class Vice President Josiah Carr; 2nd row: Class Secretary Mary Carr, Class Treasurer Laura
Shy; 3rd row: Colter Armstrong, LeeAnn Binder; 4th row: Joseph Boyle, Jessica Cavender, Dylan Conner, Aailyah Cramer, Bethany Hamline, Troy Hirni, Samantha House; 5th
row: Cody Knight, Doug Norush, Nathan Penserium, Billy Pickard, Caitlin Prince, Johnathan Schnatz, Edwin Stone; 6th row: Shiane Sullins, Derek Stach, Alexander Uptegrove,
and Kenneth Young. LEETON FAIR IS COMING The Leeton Fair will be June 12-15. If you would like to assist with the fair, contact Julie
Binder to be a volunteer. The program takes a lot of volunteers to hold and you can help make the fair a bigger success if you share the work. A good carnival has been hired and there are some new events planned for this year's fair.
Check out the fair book when it is released later this month. ALUMNI BANQUET IN JUNE The Leeton High School Alumni Association's dinner will be held the second Sunday of June
in the Leeton School Cafeteria. Recognized classes this year are 2003 (10 years); 1988 (25 years); 1973 (40 years); and 1963 (50 years). The annual event is always the scene of good visiting, great food and fun as the "good ole
school days" are remembered. If you are a graduate of Leeton High School or someone who taught consider attending the event. The dinner will begin at 12:30. NEW PARK EQUIPMENT The Grinstead Memorial Park was alive with activity on Saturday as the Leeton Community
Betterment Committee was involved in installing new playground equipment. The equipment was obtained through fundraising efforts over the past year. Here is a photograph
of the fun swings and climbing apparatus that will provide fun for many young people. The park, because of the efforts of the Betterment Committee, has become a popular
place once again with families having picnics in the two shelter houses or stopping by for a game of basketball on the cement court. Thanks to all who contributed time
and money toward this project. MORE ITEMS FOR MUSEUM Another large amount of display items were donated this weekend. Dr. Lee Cooper's daughter,
Mrs. Hanna, brought Dr. Cooper's microscope (photo 1), his scale to measure amounts of medicine (photo 2), and his medical bag that he carried with him when
making house calls (photo 3). Yes he traveled to people's houses and treated them in their own homes. Not something you see these days as doctors have gotten their
own offices near the hospitals. A special donation was his 1936 schedule book that listed all the patients he had each day
and how much he charged. Rather an interesting book as there were many Leeton residents listed. Below is a collection of Dr. Cooper's high school books used when he
attended Leeton High School. The next photo shows three books he used while in Elementary at the Cold Springs School. Next is a photo of some of his college medical books that he
used for many years while practicing medicine in the Leeton and Warrensburg area. The next photo is his 1923 graduating class at Leeton High School. He is the second
from the left on the top row. Next is the front and back of a hand fan used in the 1920's. The fan portrays a little boy
trying to sell a little girl new shoes at the shoe store. The back shows that the fan was given out by the Leeton Mercantile. There were a number of other items donated including a family Bible from 1882; a book explaining
how to win at checkers formerly owned by Carleton Cooper; an antique framed print from 1882; an attractive Bible verse printed on a framed canvass; another antique
framed picture; prescription paper from Dr. Cooper's office; a prescription written by Dr. Waddle of Holden and another from Dr. Smith in Kansas City; other tools
used in medicine. All of these have been itemized and placed in displays in the museum. They are open to the public Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. SUPPORTERS FURNITURE CITY, INC. NEW BOOK FOR SALE The newest release of the Mineral Creek Historical Society is a book that contains
information about those who have served in the government in Leeton. Photographs of all of the mayors of Leeton, most of the councilmen and other officers are
included in the nearly 300 pages of information. The original ordinances issued in 1906 are provided for reading as well. This wonderful book will be used for years
to come as a reference book for those wanting to know who served and when and what they looked like. Pick up a copy today at either the museum or Sunflower Bank. Cost is $20. IRENE'S PLACE WINDSOR FURNITURE COMPANY WHO IS THE MYSTERY PERSON? Nobody got the mystery person for last week. It was Elyn Hirni, 2012 graduate of Leeton High
School and now a theatre major at the University of Central Missouri. Elyn was always active in the theatre productions at Leeton High School and also was a member of
the 2012 All-State Show Me Drama and Music Team that went to Ireland. She won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "Taming of the Shrew." Her brothers, Troy
and Christian, are both active in the school plays. Troy is a member of the 2013 All-State Show Me Drama & Music Team and past winner of the Best Supporting Actor
award for 2012. This week's mystery person Clue One: He enjoys fishing and likes to lure them in. This week's mystery person Clue Two: Successful on both sides of the basketball. This week's mystery person Clue Three: He has a brother who lives in Leeton. CHURCH NEWS The Baptist Church invites you to come to their services and share in studying about Christ. Services begin
at 10 a.m. with Sunday School and 11:00 for Worship. METHODIST CHURCH: Message by Pastor Harvey Beach was on the "Mother's Unconditional Love" using Exodus 2:1-10
and Proverbs 31:10-31. Songs used during the service included "Precious Lord Take My Hand," "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," "Doxology," "Blest Be the Tie," and "God Will
Take Care of You." Sunday school is 9:45 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m. every Sunday. You are
invited to participate with them in the services. Scriptures for next week are Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-35; Romans 8:14-17; and John 14:8-27. CALENDAR OF EVENTS HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH The congregation had 28 in attendance for services last Sunday. Pastor Randy Chambers preached using the title
"10 Rules for a Church to Survive Tough Times." Scriptures used included Gal. 6:1-10; 1 Cor. 9:11,13 & 14; 1 Tim 5:17-18. This Sunday he will finish the series
with Rule 9 & 10 "Encouragement to Persevere". The congregation welcomes all in the area to come to their services held every Sunday morning. The
church is located at 805 SE 251. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and Worship at 10:30. Sunday night youth and children's mission is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Thursday
night "First Place 4 Health" is held from 5 to 7 p.m. with director Ann Brault. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: CHRISTIAN CHURCH: The attendance was 98 for Sunday school and 130 for worship. Dr. Dan Lowry taught the Sunday
school lesson continuing the effort of the congregation to read through the entire Bible this year. He asked questions over the assigned reading materials and led
a discussion to bring a better understanding of the Bible. Scripture and prayer was by Jim Cunningham; communion mediation by Brian Uptegrove and offering
prayer by Joe Glaze. Welcoming people was Dale and Juanita Detherage. In charge of the nursery were Melinda Hosking and Katrina Fleming. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: DIRECTIONS TO MORE ARTICLES If you would like something on the calendar JOKE TIME Oscar Levant described an atheist as a man with no visible means of support. David Frost said that when an atheist dies he's a man all dressed up with no place to go. Comedian Jackie Vernon says that he stopped being an atheist when he discovered he didn't have any holidays to celebrate. The late Fred Allen had no illusions about his singing voice. He once said, "The first Sunday I sang in the church choir, two hundred
people changed their religion. According to Johnny Carson, "There may be too many religions in Southern California. I saw a three car crash on the freeway yesterday.
Instead of being angry, the drivers got out and formed a new sect." "One of the nicest eulogies I ever heard George Jessel deliver was for one of James Mason's cats," said Jack Benny. "You just wouldn't
believe what that cat had done for Israel." The late comic Herb Shriner said he was surprised by the birth of his twins. "When the doctor showed me two babies I thought God
was giving me my choice." Rodney Dangerfield, the comedian, says this is an age of bargains. "If it had been this way in biblical times, we'd probably
have been offered one commandment free, if we accepted the first ten." Introducing Danny Thomas, television host Merv Griffin said, "Danny is so religious that when he comes out please give him a kneeling
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