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Appreciative message
Harold Wolf and Michelle Lewis enjoy a light moment following her presentation at the 20th annual Tipton Community Prayer Breakfast Friday morning, Jan. 18. Lewis, whose daughter, Eliana, was diagnosed with SCN2A-related Epileptic Encephalopathy, shortly after her birth five years ago, shared four lessons she's learned in her life transition from ordinary to extraordinary and one with purpose with the crowd attending the early morning gathering at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Learning from life’s journey to extraordinary
While the message brought by the speaker at the 19th annual Tipton Community Prayer Breakfast was one from the standpoint of a parent who has been thrust into an extraordinary life brought by the diagnosis that resulted in raising a special needs child, it is one that has applications to many who have difficulties.
Piano showman
Tony “The Piano Man” Baragona will present a three-hour show on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Tipton Country Club, having been booked by the Tipton Chamber of Commerce. Tickets for the organization’s winter social are still available at The Tipton Latham Bank and Commerce Bank.
Chamber to host dueling pianos for winter social
The Tipton Chamber of Commerce has booked Tony “The Piano Man” Baragona for a show Saturday night, Jan. 26, billed as its Winter Social.
Dalton K. Fisher
Authorities seek help in locating Fisher
The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department has obtained an arrest warrant for a California man who fled from a deputy attempting to conduct a stop Monday night and is seeking the public’s help.
R-VI raises tuition for 2019-20 year
The Tipton R-VI School voted to match its tuition rate with that of other area school districts during its regular meeting Wednesday, Jan. 16.
Sedalia cattle market
Central Missouri Sales Company, Sedalia
Tipton man arrested in search
A Tipton man remained in custody in lieu of bond as of press deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 22, being held on a charge of drug possession after a search of his home.
Help for federal employees
A local individual has offered to coordinate a relief effort for locally furloughed federal employees.
Chamber selects Pride recipient
The Tipton Chamber of Commerce chose the recipient of its 2018 Community Pride Award during its meeting Thursday, Jan. 17, at El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant.
Report from Missouri House
Committee assignments are done and the Legislature is ready to get to work. I will be serving on the Budget Committee again and chair the appropriations for Health, Mental Health and Social Services.
Stretching for gardening
Becky Hagen, a yoga instructor, completes the demonstration of yoga stretches to show Grow and Glow Garden Club members ways to get in shape for spring gardening during a meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Co-Mo Electric Cooperative meeting room.
Stretches prepare club members for garden work
The Grow and Glow Garden Club FGCM met Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Co-Mo Electric Cooperative community room south of Tipton.
USPS asks customers to clear snow, ice
The U.S. Postal Service is asking customers to help letter carriers deliver mail safely by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes.
Moniteau County Extension Council holding on-line election
The 2019 University of Missouri-Moniteau County Extension Council election will begin on Monday, Jan. 21, and end on Friday, Jan. 25. Ballots will not be mailed out. Instead, voting will be done on-line at http://extension.missouri.edu/moniteau.
PSC sets deadline in Spire request
Spire Missouri Inc. has filed application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking to adjust the infrastructure system replacement surcharge on the bills of its former Missouri Gas Energy customers. The surcharge first appeared on customer bills in April 2004.
Caleb Jones
Jones takes helm as CEO of AMEC
Caleb Jones, an attorney and former legislator, has taken the helm as the new executive vice president and chief executive officer of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Jefferson City. He succeeds Barry Hart, who served in the role from 2004 until his retirement Jan. 5.
Capitol Perspectives
State of the State
View from the U.S. Capitol
Supporting border
Tipton Oak Manor happenings
by Brenda Matchett
From the Missouri Senate
2019 legislative session begins
Library board to consider raises
Cost of living pay raises for employees will be discussed by the Tipton Municipal Library District Board when it meets Thursday evening, Jan. 24.
New books at Price James Library
The following books are now available at Price James Memorial Library.
Airman graduates
Grace Draffen graduated from Air Force basic training in ceremonies at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on Thursday, Jan. 10. With Grace, center, are her family, Medena, Shannon and Halle Draffen.
Draffen graduates from USAF basic training
by Wilma Watring
Two will keep seats on rural fire board
Two members of the Tipton Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors have filed for another term on the board.
Cooper graduates UCM
Dylan Cooper, Tipton, was among the more than 1,000 students at University of Central Missouri eligible to participate in the college’s fall commencement exercises held Dec. 7-8.
Families announce births
Matthew and Mary Ann Hoover, Barnett, are the parents of a daughter born Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Columbia. The infant weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. She has been named Esther Shirk.
Snow brings out all ages for fun
SYRACUSE- There is one segment of our community that has taken full advantage of the snowstorm and being out of school to build a snowman and enjoy sleigh riding down some of our nice hills. This segment includes people like my wife Joan who is in her 70s and grandkids down to kindergarten age. I think Joan loves the snow and outdoor fun as much as all the grandkids who gather at the house. I have to admit, I am not as thrilled and look for a getaway from all the chaos.
Snow fun
Young and old alike had fun building snowmen in Bunceton after a 19.5-inch snowfall Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12. Cindy Rumans and her granddaughter, Kya Turner, are shown with their snow creation.
Snow day helps deal with flu outbreak
by Sarah Kuschel
Moniteau County Court proceedings
Infractions, Misdemeanor, Criminal Felony and Civil Cases Disposed
Garret L. Fields
Stolen items recovered, arrest made in Tipton
Acting on a tip as to the location of property reported as stolen in a burglary just outside California, Moniteau County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant in Tipton in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 17.
Deeds filed to record
property transfers
The following changes in property ownership were filed recently with the Moniteau County Recorder of Deeds. This report is a brief description of the deeds filed with the recorder. For a complete description of the properties visit the recorder’s office at the Moniteau County Courthouse in California.
School menus
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Tipton Nutrition Center menu, activities
421 Independence Avenue
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