The Lake Gazette

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WEDNESDAY, November 19, 2008 ~ Vol. 12 No. 36

Monroe City, MO

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Hoffman sworn in early as sheriff

David Hoffman, right, was sworn in as sheriff of Monroe County on Monday. He succeeds Gary Tawney, center, who resigned. Darren Freidank of Monroe City was named chief deputy.

Monroe County Sheriff David Hoffman was sworn into office on Monday in the rotunda of the Monroe County Courthouse.
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Local veterans honored Tuesday at R-1 Schools

Among the participants at the Monroe City R-1 High School annual Veterans’ Day were Bill Thorndyke, Sonny and Kathy Lee-parents of guest speaker Josh Lee pictured with his daughter, Bob Stone and Wayne Porter.

“When the rest of the world said, ‘Oh, no!’ they stood tall and said, ‘Yes.’”
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Many veterans were honored during the Monroe City R-1 Schools’ annual Veterans’ Day Assembly last week. The local veterans were thanked for their service to the country.

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Donations being accepted for family

Collections of clothing and furniture are being taken up for a Monroe City mother and her three children following a house fire on Sunday night.
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Eight citations issued in construction areas

Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a special enforcement program “Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T.”, conducted on Oct. 29 on U.S. Highway 36, west of Monroe City.
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Mark Twain Lake & Related Resources

Learn more about the Mark Twain Corps of Engineers and all the facts and figures surrounding the Clarence Cannon Dam.

Mark Twain State Park - Come discover the history and adventure behind this picturesque state park!

Mark Twain Birthplace & Shrine - Come view the home where Samuel Clemens was born.

Historical Societies

Monroe County Historical Society

Ralls County Historical Society

Marion County Historical Society

Shelby County Historical Society

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