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Even after the depression if a resident was hurt and unable to work or unable <br /> to get their crops in, LaMotte General Store would always see the family <br /> through their most difficult times no questions asked. <br /> Joseph LaMotte died in 1974. Before dying Joseph told the story of a man <br /> who had heard of Joseph's kindness to his father. Apparently before this <br /> man's father died he told his son of the kindness that he was given by the <br /> general store in Centerville and that he had never settled his account at <br /> LaMotte General Store before leaving Centerville. When the son heard this <br /> he came from Ohio to settle his father's debt and to say thank you for the help <br /> Joseph had given his family at such a difficult time in their lives. <br /> Joseph passed away knowing that all accounts no matter how big or how <br /> small had been settled. Joseph and Ida not only managed to keep a family <br /> happy and healthy through their lifetime, but also helped to keep the whole <br /> community. For this we give the family of Joseph LaMotte our heart felt <br /> thanks for all that he has done to make this community a better place to live. <br /> Thank you from the community of Centerville. <br /> Prepared by: Mary Capra <br /> City of Centerville <br /> Lifetime Achievement Award Committee <br /> July 28, 1999 <br /> L <br />