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USPS-299800 Vol.137, No. 8 Bevier, MO, 63532 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 75 Cents

Serving Macon County Since 1876

MACON AREA DESPERATELY NEEDING RAIN

Subscribers to the Home Press are the nicest people!

This week we salute

John & Nancy Ronchetto Bevier, MO DEMOLITION TO BEGIN IN NEW CAMBRIA The city of New Cambria, MO has been approved for a CDBG in the amount of $86,475. The CDBG will be utilized for the demolition of 13 vacant residential structures. All structures will be tested for asbestos prior to demolition. Additionally, title searches will be completed on structures to ensure structures are free of liens. Demolition and debris disposal will be completed according to local, state and other governing regulations.

Following demolition, the lots will be leveled and reseeded.

The CDBG program provides grants and loan funds to cities with a population under 50,000 and counties under 200,000 to assist in a variety of public works and economic developments projects.

According to the Long-term Average for July 2012, Macon is still showing a negative 3.12 in precipitation. Departure from Long-term average for July 2012 rainfall amounts are (by county): Adair -3.63, Macon -3.12, Randolph -2.73, Linn -1.38, Chariton -0.93, Shelby -2.38.

ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE The Long Branch Area AARP Chapter 5450 members will be collecting much needed, non-perishable food for the Macon County area emergency food bank.

Local businesses and organizations have been contacted to participate as collections points for any of our citizens that want to donate and help those in need.

The drive will Sept 1-10. There will be posters on display showing “Long Branch Area AARP #5450 Food Drive” with a collection bag or box to place the food items in.

Our local emergency food pantry is extremely low in desperate need of donations.

Following are local Collection Points: Dollar General, Extension Office, Loch Haven, Macon Chronicle Herald, Macon Elks Lodge during Bingo 9/6, H & R Block, Literacy Center and at The Home Press, all in Macon.

Macon ...............................$3.55 Bevier................................$3.59 Clarence ............................$3.53 Marceline ..........................$3.52 Moberly ............................$3.49 Kirksville ..........................$3.49 Columbia ..........................$3.59

Clarence Care Center Honors Employees The Clarence Care Center recently honored 3 special ladies and their service to the Care Center.

We appreciate the love and dedication they have shown through the years!

Left to Right: Janet Harris, CMT/CNA Restorative Aide, 30 years of service Doreena Young, CNA, 35 years of service Bonnie Hopper, Laundry, 25 years of service.

BUCKLIN LEGION POST 57 HAS AUGUST MEETING On August 19 The American Legion Green Hills Post 57 and Sons of The American Legion Squadron 57 met at the Bucklin Legion Hall for their monthly meeting. Post 57 Commander Ralph Thomas presided at the “Tee Shirt Night,” meeting where all members were encouraged to a wear a Legion or Military motif tee shirt. Members will meet at the Bucklin School on September 11th 7:30 am to hand out United States stick flags to all students, staff, and faculty, in honor of the 9-11-01 victims. The next free will breakfast on September 15th 7:00 am.

Thomas welcomed new member Loren Snider, United States Air Force Vietnam Era veteran, who donated an amplifier system to Post 57.

FRONT ROW KNEELING: James Curry, Luke Thomas-Squadron 57 Commander, and Donald Fosse. SECOND ROW STANDING: James Lee Jenkins, Clark Balfour, Wayne Kitchen, Charles Hulett, Rick Gilmore. James Kosman, Leighton Reid. BACK ROW: Frank Williams, Ralph Thomas-Post 57 Commander, Jimmy Miller, David Molloy, Loren Snider, Larry Kinnison, Robert Jobson, John Payne, Larry Mills, Jerry Edwards.

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Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

LOCAL NEWS

Stump Your Friends!

Finding The Balance Part two of life on the farm with Jason and Ashly Brand

111 N. Rollins St. Macon, MO 63552 (660)395-HOME(4663) (660)395-4664 FAX

This week’s photo is from 2000. Just 12 years ago! Can you guess who they are?

Send your guesses to: kathy@maconhomepress.com. Winner receives bragging rights and your name in next week’s Macon Home Press. If you have an old photo that you think would stump your friends, send it to us!

Sales Patty Greenwood Correspondents

Dani Evans Jim Coin Ron Thomason

Last week’s stump your friend’s photo was of the Bevier Graduating Class of 1960! They are bottom row, left to right - Kay Tuttle, Marilyn Marra, Sandra Guffey, Carolyn Marra, Danny Lobmire, Larry Biondi, Elaine Hall, Norma Ronchetto. Second Row - Harriet Hampton, Norma Bonuchi, Loretta Ronchetto, Elizabeth Weber, Barbara Peukert, Bill Herrin, David Beltramo. Third Row - Karen Curry, Judy Day, Dianne Adams, Ronnie Rhoads, Jack Williams, Ralph Jones. Fourth Row - Sharon Basler, David Winn, Dick Ricci, Phyllis Milnes.

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Thank You!

The Bevier Homecoming Association would like to sincerely thank all the businesses, clubs and volunteers for the donations of time, labor and funds to help with the 2012 Bevier Homecoming.

The homecoming was a success and is all because of the kindness and generosity of our community and residents that support it.

Thank you to all that attended and enjoyed the 4-day event!

Your patronage is what keeps our community alive and is greatly appreciated!

We look forward to a great 2013 Bevier Homecoming!

Thank you, Bevier Homecoming Association

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Jason and Ashly Brand with the officer from FCS.

Success On the Farm Hard work is the backbone behind the Brand’s operation.

“My dad has taught me a lot about business,” Jason credits noting that farming and concrete are very different from each other but yet are also very similar. He says it takes dedication and a “don’t quit” attitude to get both jobs done.

“Dad and Mom taught me my work ethic and how to be conservative. Spend the money to get things fixed when you need to because you’ve got to get back to work,” he says.

Jason says the hardest part of farming is being able to afford the equipment to do the job efficiently enough to make any money.

“Being able to purchase newer equipment with the help of FCS Financial has enabled our operation to become more efficient and safer,” Jason notes.

According to Jason, keeping up with technology and changing times is critical to his operation. “There’s so much out there in seed varieties, chemicals–there’s so much to read and learn about.”

Locating farms to rent is an ongoing challenge, too. Jason notes his dad has been a huge help with that.

“I like to cash rent,” Jason explains, “because when I pay that rent, then I control everything from there on out. I am my own boss. If I’m renting it for halves or whatever then the (landlord) is telling me when I do this and that and how they want to take care of their part of the grain.”

Conventional till and no-till both find their place on the Brand operation, but Jason is quick to point out that no-till is definitely the future. “I think there will be a time when we are told we can’t work ground (by conventional tillage).”

A huge wildlife fan, Jason says, “We try to do everything we can to make good habitat, leaving the highly erodible soils in CRP (conservation reserve program).”

He’s adamant about leaving a portion of the crop for deer and he installed grass waterways this fall which were seeded to wheat and clover. In the spring, he’ll turn the waterways over to warm season grass for quail and turkey.

“I don’t like to see people misuse the land,” Jason says. “You get back what you put into it.”

Risk management via forward contracting helps Jason find the best prices for his crops. He says, “If you can market at least some of your grain by the time it’s planted, that’s a good deal. But, it doesn’t always work that way.”

For example, Jason notes that last year he sold about half his crop by the time it was planted. “I like to contract enough of the crop to pay the bills first. Then, I can gamble on a higher market with what’s

left,” he points out.

Just in his infancy, Jason already realizes the importance of growing his operation. “There’s only a certain percentage of profit in an acre and the more acres you have, the more profit,” he adds.

In His Best Interest Back in 2004 when Jason Brand and his father were ready to purchase additional land, Jason says FCS Financial was the place to go for the best interest rates — and they were willing to loan money for agricultural acreage.

“FCS is in the ag lending business,” Jason says. “It definitely gives me peace of mind. They understand the agricultural process.”

FCS Financial’s Jack Glover has worked with the Brands for two years, assisting with their operating line of credit and equipment loans. The Brand’s real estate loans were in initiated in 2004.

“Their enthusiasm has been a trigger for me to enjoy working with them even though they didn’t come from traditional family farms,” Glover says. “I have really enjoyed the fact that they want to grow their operation..and do it the right way.”

Glover adds, “I think we will continue to see more and more people that are pushed to having more than one occupation in order for them to farm, because they’re not fortunate enough to inherit a large operation or are not wellpositioned to begin with.”

Keeping Balance With limited help from Ashly’s father, who handles grain trucking, the Brands seem to burn the candle at both ends.

When Jason works concrete, Ashly works there in the office; when Jason is in the field, Ashly’s in the field.

Jason notes the last few years have been really trying because of the wet weather. “When you have a window open where you can work, you need to get out there and do everything.”

While balancing farm life with the concrete business, Jason realizes he must also find balance at home.

“There’s just so much to do. Even when you get home at night, there are bills to go over. There’s just no time,” he says. “The work isn’t the hard part; it’s keeping the balance.”

Whether he’s working in concrete or in the field, Jason realizes the only way to get the job done is to simply step up and do it.

Yet Jason Brand’s words are spoken not like a part-time farmer with less than 10 years under his belt, but like a seasoned veteran with generations of knowledge from which to glean. “You’ve got to get in there and get the work done as efficiently as you can. You can’t sacrifice quality at all. You have to give 100%.”

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT “Kemp’s Restaurant”

Barbara Kemp opened the “Grand Street Café” in Clarence, MO in March of 2005. Everyone that knows Barbara, will tell you she knows her way around the kitchen. For many years, Barbara cooked for family and hired hands on the farm.

Down Home Cooking is her specialty. Barbara’s

mother Helen owned and operated “The Country Inn” in Clarence for many years so you may say cooking is a family trait.

In October of 2007 Barbara moved the restaurant to its current location at 103 W. Chestnut St. and changed the name to “Kemps Restaurant”.

During the move, Bar-

bara’s Daughter, Roberta Bichsel joined her mother in the business. When you walk into Kemps, you are sure to see Barbara or Roberta in the back ground making sure your experience there is a pleasant one.

Kemps Restaurant is open on Mondays 11am to 2pm; Tues – Fri. 7am to

8pm; Sat. 7am to 9pm and Sun. 7am to 2pm.

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Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

COMMENTARY COMMENT

100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

From the Editors Desk

BY KATHY LIEBHART EDITOR kathy@maconhomepress.com

What an exciting week!

We have launched our new website and now all subscribers will have full access to our online news, calendar, and articles and can even view the entirety of every paper published to date! Just log on to www.hpsouth.com and register under the name of your subscription. You will receive an email with your user name and password! It’s as easy as that!

I am also excited about our next “Regional” edition. We will be focusing on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The publication will be out on Sept.

19th and will feature items and facts of the Civil War from Macon County.

On a lighter note, this is a busy weekend for us!

Wade and a few of our friends birthdays all fall the same week so we usually take the whole week and camp, however this year has to be cut down to just the weekend due to work. But I am looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend around a camp fire with Chocolate, Marshmallows and Graham Crackers! And…it usually rains every year so there’s a good chance we may get that rain this time! We can only hope!

I was talking to a friend the other day and the subject of Halloween come up. It sure isn’t like it used to be. We couldn’t wait to “Trick or Treat” when we were kids, I still would today if I thought I wouldn’t get into trouble!

We would know exactly what houses to go to and who had the best candy!

My great grandmother would make homemade

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popcorn balls every year and we would have to hurry to get there first! There was another gentleman that would give full sized candy bars and we could always count on another home for a can of soda.

My mom never allowed us to walk; we always had to pile in and out of the car.

We hated that, all the other kids were walking from Loch Haven resident Clara Mahaffey celebrated her 100th birthday on August 17, 2012. Clara is a resident home to home and we had of Special Brook at Loch Haven Nursing Home. Her daughter Evelyn Brown provided cake, ice cream and to waste time getting in punch for residents and staff members. and out of the vehicle. If there were 2 or 3 homes in a row with lights on, we could hit all of them before going back to the car, but our mom was right behind us.

Halloween will be here Kabutihan is the Tagalog translation of Goodness. Everything leading up to before we know it so start this departure is the evidences of God’s Goodness that started Jan. 2011 when planning those events! I wanted to pass this visit He perfectly set apart a group of people to began a journey with Him together and remembrance along to Infanta, Pangasinan, Philippines. GOD IS GOOD.... ALL THE TIME! not only to bring back some of your best memocab driver that would not each week. waiting and trusting is so ries, but for my benefit in Team KBUTIHAN stop talking, his name We have a lot of min- hard! hopes that someone will by Calab Pagett was Daniel. He was tell- istry stuff that takes place I can’t express the love make me some popcorn Calab Pagett is a young ing us how he is involved almost everyday. When that I have for these kids balls! man from Callao, MO. in church and knows who we moved to the house in words on a page. What And as every year, fall He left for the Philippines God is as a result of a mis- just three months ago that they mean to me and who makes me a little crazy to do missionary work sionary over 20 years ago. we are living in now, our they have become in my with excitement! I love and the following is of his He kept telling us how we home immediately be- life is unexplainable. I the weather, the smells experiences in his own are just two more people came a place of worship had a pastor once say that to be added to his very ex- and safety for so many you can express it but we of leaves burning (hope- words.

I find myself once again citing prayer life. people. It’s amazing to are just too lazy to take fully), the autumn colors Today, I have had a lot walk into a home every- the time to look up the and everything about it! It in Manila, this time sitting is my favorite season! No by a much nicer pool with of alone time, and trust day and hear kids singing words that do, but I don’t much nicer walls than coats, air conditioning or when we began our jour- me I didn’t realize even worship songs to the Lord believe there are words how much I needed it. I or pull out a Bible and start for all the feelings in my heating needed, windows ney six months ago. One have been able to reflect reading. It’s so powerful heart towards them; to me raised with fresh air blow- of April’s cousins blessed on these past six months, to get to see God moving it is more than just words. ing through the house! us with a two nights stay but also on what these in the lives of these kids.

I don’t know what these AWWWW! I hope the fall here. The pool is quite next six months are going There have been a lot next six months look like weather stays a while this and really everything else to look like. To be honest, of really good times with exactly, but I don’t want is rather peaceful right I have very little idea on these kids, but there have to even think about when now also. I am sitting on what the next six months been a lot of tough times they are over. the 31st floor of a high-rise will look like, so I will fo- also. It can be very chalRomans 12:9-10 – FROM THE WORSHIP CENTER overlooking a lot of Ma- cus on the past six months lenging sometimes.

It Love must be sincere. definitely requires you Hate what is evil; cling to 1 Cor.13:13 And now us; it is here waiting to be nila. The colors you see and last night. are almost from an old I remember knowing to really turn to God and what is good. Be devoted abideth faith, hope, char- used. There is a song that movie that first captured very little Tagalog (which seek Him out during those to one another in love. ity, these three; but the has the perfect line. It says color. They are dull, yet I still only know very times. I know that I can Honor one another above greatest of these [is] char- prayer is the key to heaven still colorful and beautiful little) and meeting two do nothing without Him yourselves. but faith unlocks the door. at the same time. ity. young guys in the street, and that He is going to be All of us have been given Charity Abides Last night was a tough James and Andre Bon. the one to change all of Much Love, night for me. I had to say They were both very shy our hearts, but sometimes Paul assures us that a measure of faith.

Caleb Romans 12:3 For I say, “see you later” to Jimmy, and didn’t really know these three were left here for us. He tells us charity through the grace given one of the missionaries what to say to me because [God’s love] is the greatest unto me, to every man that that were here with me. I am white. The fact that RECIPES of all. The characteristics is among you, not to think It wasn’t an unexpected I am white still gets me of love, the agape love, [of himself] more highly thing or a surprise by any stared at even after living means, as that was the is that it is long-suffering than he ought to think; but time he had already es- in the same place for six months! Anyway, these and kind. At the end of to think soberly, according tablished even before we two ended up being the long-suffering, it respons- as God hath dealt to every left the states. However, opening to get to minister man the measure of faith. it was much more difficult to a lot of young guys, and es with kindness.

You have shown great than I had expected.

Now I have heard then a few young women Everyone enjoys trying new recipes. You may find Seven of the kids as well when we started people and myself say, faith when you accepted something new to add to your weekly menu. We love “I have taken enough of Jesus Christ as your Sav- from Infanta (the area we our first Bible study on to hear from our readers! Please submit your favorite that and now I am going ior. You accepted a 2000 live in) came with us to Tuesday nights. This Birecipe and we will publish it in one of our issues. Mail to do something about year old story as truth, drop him off at the air- ble study has since been to Home Press South, PO Box 65, Bevier, MO 63532 port before catching the moved to Friday nights it.” When we say this it a Savior you have never Attn: Reader’s Kitchen Victory Liner bus back due to school, but now has is usually in a powerful, seen, with an impossible home. April and I met a about 20 people that come vengeful way. Agape love virgin birth, died and rose BISQUICK MIX knows how to practice again, and coming back longsuffering. God’s love for his bride. You have al8 C. Flour remains kind. The enemy ready shown great faith.

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A Time Of Reflection

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

FOR SALE

The Home Press is looking for people to write the following columns. If you would like to submit a weekly article on one of the following subjects, please contact The Home Press South at (660)395HOME (4663) or email kathy@maconhomepress.com. Topics include - Dollars and Sense. Correspondents needed for the following areas: Clarence, MO, Anabel, MO, New Cambria, MO, Bevier, MO

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AARP CHAPTER #5450 COLLECTS CALCULATORS FOR STUDENTS

Pictured is Shirley Techau, Long Branch Area AARP Chapter #5450 Treasurer, partnering with Shannon Wray, Wal-Mart Manager at Macon, MO. A donation of calculators was made for area students from Macon, Bevier, Callao and Moberly, MO Calculators were also donated by the community. Long Branch Area Chapter AARP Chapter #5450 would like to thank everyone for their support.

Macon County Sheriff’s Office Report August 3, 2012 deputies arrested Jason Brower age 35 of Macon for Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License (RSMo 302.020) and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine (RSMo 195.202). Brower was processed at the Macon County Jail, and posted the required $10,000 surety bond.

August 3, 2012 deputies responded to Fireworks Ave to a report of a copper theft. The case remains under investigation.

August 5, 2012 deputies arrested Tanner Schultz age 18 of LaPlata for Driving While Intoxicated. Schultz was

transported to the Macon County Jail for processing, and posted the required bond.

August 7, 2012 deputies responded to the Callao Fire Station, and took a report of a theft of motor vehicle fuel.

The case remains under investigation.

August 7, 2012 deputies conducted a warrant arrest on Glen Johnson age 73 of Macon for Failing to Obey a Judge’s Order. Johnson was processed at the Macon County Jail, and released pending a court date.

August 9, 2012 deputies took a report of a farm equipment theft from Hwy

EE, in Callao. As a result of investigation, the case has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for the filing of formal charges against the suspects.

August 9, 2012 deputies arrested Juanita Lauderbeck age 30 of Macon, for Assault in the 3rd Degree. Lauderbeck was transported to the Macon County Jail for processing and released pending her court appearance.

August 11, 2012 deputies arrested Robert J. Crowley age 18 of Mexico, MO for Possession of Under 35 Grams of Marijuana. Crowley was transported to the Macon

County Jail for processing, and released pending his court appearance.

August 14, 2012 deputies responded to the 32000 block of US Hwy 63 South in Macon, to a report of a burglary.

Evidence was collected and the case remains under investigation.

August 15, 2012 deputies responded to the 27000 block of Iris Street in LaPlata, to the report of a burglary. Missing from the property is over a $1000 worth of tools and misc. items. Evidence was collected at the scene, and the case remains under investigation.

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On 08/15/12 at approximately 10:55am, the Macon Police Department was assisting a Children’s Division Caseworker in the 400 block of Locust Street with an investigation. During the contact, police seized marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A 32-year old white female was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The female was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released on summons pending a municipal court date.

On 08/16/12, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department that her purse was stolen when accidentally left behind at a local business. The victim reportedly left her purse in a local business located in the 1300 block of North Missouri Street on 08/12/12. Upon realizing the purse was left

behind, the victim called the business to locate it.

The business did not find the purse at the time of the call. The purse contained an undisclosed amount of cash, personal ID information along with other personal items of value. This case remains under investigation at this time.

On 08/16/12, a school administrator reported to the Macon Police School Resource Officer a theft had occurred recently. It was reported a laptop computer, valued at approximately $1,500 was stolen from the school grounds.

Information was obtained from the school regarding a full description of the stolen item and the investigation is ongoing.

On 08/16/12 at approximately 6:00pm, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department the theft of a firearm. The victim further reported to the officer the firearm was taken from the victim’s vehicle

while it was parked unattended in the downtown area or in the 800 block of Vine Street between the hours of 11:00pm on 08/15 through 6:00pm on 08/16. The firearm is described as a 9mm handgun and is valued at $250.00.

This case remains under investigation at this time.

On 08/19/12 at approximately 5:10pm, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department that their mailbox had been damaged between the hours of 4:00pm - 5:00pm. An officer responded to the 500 block of Maple Lane where it was noted the victim’s mailbox post was broken and the mailbox damaged, appearing to have been struck by a vehicle. An estimate of the damage was not available at the time of the report.

This case remains under investigation.

On 08/20/12 at approximately 11:40pm, a Macon Police Officer was

on preventive patrol in the area of Rollins and Second Street when they located a male subject causing a peace disturbance at a residence in the area. As a result, police made contact with both the individual and the resident confirming the disturbance. Police arrested a 39-year old male of Macon for peace disturbance and failure to comply with the reasonable command of an officer. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Macon Police Department for processing. The suspect was later taken to the Macon County Jail to be held in lieu of bond. The suspect later posted bond and was released pending a municipal court date.

A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Obituary

Obituary

Obituary

Raymond Herman Douglas

Tony Ronchetto

Durwood David Davidson

Raymond Herman Douglas, age76, of Excello.

MO, was a devout Christian who was called home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2012. He was born April 22, 1936, in Clarence Missouri, to Raymond and Janice Douglas. He graduated from Lincoln High School on May 28, 1954. Raymond served in the U.S. Army in which he received an honorable discharge.

In 1983 he became a living testimony of God’s grace when due to an illness he became paralyzed. He was an active member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church which he envisioned of one day a church to be built on the property he purchased and resided on in Excello. He loved to share the gospel and rarely neglected the opportunity to witness for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, everywhere he went.

He is survived by his children, Daryl Grant, Kena Douglas-Wright, Demetric Andre Douglas, Ericka Blagmond, and Tamara Douglas. Grandchildren Chanel Douglas, Corey Douglas, Andre Maurice Douglas, Michael Saunders, Ciarra Saunders, Sharice Hicks, Brittney Rizzo, Symone Blagmond, William Blagmond Jr. (BJ), Brooklynn Douglas, Zickarey Douglas, Destiney Mason, Kiayana Douglas. Great Grandchildren Bianca Borders, Kahlil Douglas, Tatiana Fesler, Joseph Buehrlen, Leilah Buehrlen, Zaeya Douglas. Three brothers, Charles Douglas, Lawrence Douglas, Kelly Douglas, one sister, Carol Donnelly-Kitchen, and host of family and friends.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Genniene Douglas, and one brother, Paul Jerome Douglas.

Raymond spent many hours a day studying the Bible and praying. He believed what the Bible says in 2 Peter 3:9, (that God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance). His prayer was that all of you who reads this would take John 3:16, (that God so loved the world that He sent his one and only Son so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life) seriously and, if you haven’t already, would receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, August 24, 2012, at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Macon.

Burial, with full military honors, will be in the Jacksonville Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO. Visitation will be Friday, from 11:00 am until the time of service at the church. The family suggests memorials to the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Macon. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon.

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Tony Ronchetto, Jr., age 98, of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Macon, MO, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012, at home.

Tony was born on February 6, 1914 in Huntsville, MO, the son of Tony and Tereasa Ronchetto. He was united in marriage to Marguerite Biondi on August 7, 1936. They recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Tony graduated from high school in Macon, MO. As a student, he excelled in Track and set many school records in running events. He was employed by Peabody Coal Company for over 30 years. He also farmed, raised cattle, and enjoyed gardening. Tony was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers Union.

Tony is survived by his wife Marguerite, four children, David Ronchetto and wife Noureen of Dangerfield, TX, Loretta Lindsey and husband Terry of Lee’s Summit, MO, Linda Johnson of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Rosemary Wood of Liberty, MO, seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John Ronchetto and Eugene Ronchetto.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Monday, August 27, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Macon with Father Dandie officiating. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Bevier. Vigil and prayer service will Sunday evening at 5:30 pm, with a visitation from 6-8 pm at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Macon. The family suggests memorials to the St. Charles Cemetery in Bevier.

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Durwood David Davidson, age 73, of Macon, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at the Macon Health Care Center in Macon.

Durwood was born on November 7, 1938, in Mexico, MO, the son of Callier and Mary (Sewell) Davidson. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Kidd on December 23, 1966. She passed away on April 6, 1999. He was later united in marriage to Betty Fanger in March of 2004. She passed away on June 29, 2011. Durwood enjoyed fishing and especially spending time with his family.

Durwood is survived by four children, Sheri Smith of CA, Larry Smith of MO, James Davidson of IN, and David Davidson of Moberly, MO, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one brother, Duane Davidson of MO, one sister, Jeannie of CA, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, one son, Rick, one daughter, Teri, one grandson, Jayke, and three sisters, Frances, Yvonne and Helen.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon.

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Obituary Carl Allison Wood Carl Allison Wood, age 90, of Macon, MO, passed away Friday, August 17, 2012, at the Harry Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon with Reverend Julius Ketsenburg officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Monday, August 20, at the funeral home in Macon. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 23, at the Jacksonville Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church in Macon.

Mr. Wood, born in Clarence, MO on September 16, 1921, is survived by his wife of 67 years, Clarimae Petree Wood, daughter Carlene Wood Ratcliffe and son-in-law, Herman Ratcliffe, of Williamsburg, VA, and sister, Hertha Wood Bean, of Cairo, MO. Carl Wood was a decorated US Army veteran of World War II and a proud reconnaissance soldier of General Patton’s “Hell on Wheels” Second Armored Division. He fought for our nation’s freedom and world peace in campaigns such as the Normandy Invasion, Battle of the Bulge, and the final push into Berlin to claim victory over Nazi Germany.

After his return from WW II, Mr. Wood joined the W.T. Grant Company in late 1945 and retired in 1976. Mr. Wood was a devoted member of the Macon United Methodist Church and beloved friend and neighbor by all who knew him.

Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Enoch Wood and Mrs.”Mackie” Wood of Duncan’s Bridge, MO, and his half brother Marion Wood of Clarence, MO. ONLINE CONDOLENCES MAY BE MADE TO: www. greeningeaganhayes.com

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Obituary Shirley Jean Davis This is to announce the passing of our beloved mother Shirley Jean Davis, resident of Junction City, Kansas. Shirley, 79, passed away Saturday, August 18th at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS after a lengthy battle with several pulmonary emboli.

Shirley was born in Macon, Missouri in 1933, daughter of Raymond and Lucille Grant. She is preceded by her first husband, John Linn of Kirksville, MO, who passed due to illness shortly after their marriage.

Shirley is survived by her second husband of 50 years, Walter T. Davis Jr. Walter, an Army veteran, retired from service as a Chief Warrant Officer (CW4) after 26 years of service. Shirley was an excellent homemaker and companion throughout their years together. Their travels included postings in: Fort Bragg, NC, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Nelligan Barracks, Germany, Fort Wainwright, AK, and finally, Fort Riley, KS. Shirley is also survived by her five devoted children: James A. Davis of Los Angeles, CA, Laura Davis of Harrisonville, MO, Jeffrey Davis of Junction City, KS, Neill Davis of Los Angeles, CA, and Lenora Davis of Wasilla, AK. Their four grandchildren are Christopher Rose of Columbus, GA, Leigh Ann Betz of Jackson, MI, James A. Davis Jr. of Inglewood, CA, and Benjamin Jackson of Macon, MO. Shirley also has eight greatgrandchildren.

With a fantastic work-ethic, delightful playfulness, and love of music, Shirley kept a positive attitude throughout her life. She was most often heard laughing while talking. She loved family, and worked hard her entire life to provide exceptional opportunities to her children. She retired in 1997 as the supervisor of housekeeping staff at Will Hall on Fort Riley, KS. Shirley grew up as a member of the Bethel AME Church of Macon, MO, and more recently worshipped at Ward Chapel AME Church in Junction City, KS. She was a beloved and devoted member of the Ward Chapel family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Hutton McElwain Funeral Home in her hometown, Macon, Missouri.

Visitation begins at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 25, 2012. The address is 301 N Rubey St, Macon, MO 63552. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted in her name to create a memorial scholarship fund for musically talented youth.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

by Doris Noah You hear a lot of sawing and hammering at the Assembly of God Church.

About a month ago a broken water pipe did a terrific amount of damage to the church basement. Since then the folks of the church have had a task cleaning out all the ruined carpet and dry wall. Now it is time to start putting it all back together. Progress is being made in spite of the extreme heat.

Another project coming right along is in the United Methodist Church.

A completely remodeled bathroom upstairs is nearing completion.

They are making the small bathroom in the back hallway larger and handicap accessible.

Volunteers are busy with this and the complete renovation of their basement is just about finished as well.

Along our main street Paul and Kim are having a lot of landscaping done in front of their business.

Tall Paul’s will soon be all spruced up with gray blocks edging the sidewalk and freshly mulch around the flower barrels. Thanks to a few cooler days those flower barrels are perking up as well and are looking good.

Across the street at Missouri Mike’s there has been a near miraculous recovery of that old building. Slow down as you drive by to admire the fresh painted exterior, new windows and curtains. There is a large fierce looking tiger over the front door, he is an attractive fellow and thankfully is harmless.

Owner of the Walter’s Garage, Bob Walter’s, decided to stop a pesky leaky roof once and for all. He is changing the line of what was a flat roof with a raised metal roof. This will be a great improvement and a good looking one at that.

A MoDoT crew moved in and when they left we have a new smooth drain

grate a bit south of the bridge. This had been a rough place and hard to avoid when meeting traffic. The new grate deserves a mention of good things along the ‘main drag’.

When you come to town don’t be in a rush.

We have a lot going on here and are proud to have you come and take a look.

IVAN “PAPPY” BAKER PASSES AWAY At the age of 83 years former Bucklin resident, Ivan “Pappy” Baker, passed away in Lees Summit, MO on August 6,2012. He grew up in Bucklin. Ivan’s parents, Roy & Ruby Baker, his brothers, Irvin Baker, Warren Davis, his sisters, Irma (Davis) Summerfield, Jean (Baker) Foltz and Edna (Baker) Preston have all preceded him in death.

Ivan’s wife Mary Ann, 2 daughters and their families survive.

Ivan was a Korean War veteran.

It was good of Judy (Summerfield) Oly to send information of his passing. It is also good just to hear from former school mates.

ODDS ‘N ENDS What about turnips? I sowed turnip seed just as champion turnip grower, Bill Belzer, told me to.

That was on the 28th of July and not a single turnip has turned up. I believe Bill and I know the seed was good for Kevin said so when I bought it.

Where are my turnips?

The answer is they are laying in the dust I call a garden. Rain is predicted for Saturday (August 25) and hope springs eternal it will revive the dry seed.

Do you have an item to share? If so, please call 660 695 3600 or email me at dnoah112@ gmail.com. Stop by our house anytime with your news. Every article is welcome and just what it takes to make our news newsy.

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by Jayne Roberts Callao C8 has been busy!

Open House was well attended. The Callao Volunteer Fire Department served over 100 hot dogs, and all the fixings, to an eager, backto-school crowd. New teachers were introduced and a short informational meeting was held in the gym. Some of the topics covered were updated handbook policies and the new cafeteria meal regulations.

The Tax Rate Hearing and August Board Meeting followed open house. The Callao C8 board voted to purchase a new bus to replace a 2007 bus. The 2013 bus is an automatic, 65 passenger Bluebird with a Cummins ISB engine.

It will be delivered the first week of September.

Teachers visited the Marceline Campus on Tuesday, August 14. A workshop presented by the Northeast RPDC focused on the Common Core State Standards.

That afternoon the Macon County Health Department provided CPR and AED Training on our campus to all staff.

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reviewing the handbook, and other classroom related duties.

Thursday, August 16 was the first day of school.

All students gathered in the gym where new teachers were introduced, summer birthdays were recognized and campus expectations were reviewed. Friday brought a back-to-school picnic at Long Branch.

We are extremely pleased with our MAP results. The hard work and dedication of the students, staff and parents at Callao C8 enabled us to meet the academic levels required.

All students receiving a proficient or advanced score and their teachers were treated to a Subway meal on Tuesday, August 21, 2012.

ANNUAL WATSON REUNION The descendants of Alexander and Martha (Bell) Watson will hold their annual reunion Sunday, September 2, at the Miners Hall in Macon with a carry-in dinner at noon.

If you have any news for Callao Chatter, please contact Jayne Roberts or email rplace@cvalley.net

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Life and Times of Jean Emily Clark Ray

by Jean Ray

Being raised in England during trying times in the world, Jean Ray has a unique story to tell.

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After the wedding service we hopped back into the rolls and headed for home. Dad poked the fire a bit and soon the room was warm and cozy. The kettle was put to boil ,for we knew what everyone would want as soon as they came, a cup of tea. My sisters helped set out our wedding feast and made the tea, and it was amazing how many people fit in that little room with only four chairs a sofa and. Dads chair which had his name on it. We socialized with our guests for a few hours ,cut the cake and it was time to get ready to go.

We started out lumbered with two Whitney Blankets, a clock, teapot and an old suitcase which held my entire belongings.

As we crossed the road our mum shouted ‘never mind Ginny, you are going to the land of plenty,” and I did.

It was going to be a long night and we were already tired. One leg of the journey over, now to catch the train which was another two and a half hours to Oxford. At last we were on the bus from Oxford to Brize Norton. When we arrived all was quiet as it must have been midnight and the first thing we did was make a cup of tea in our new teapot and relax.

There was nothing done to our apartment so we had to swill the crocks and make the bed etc. The next morning I made an attempt to cook breakfast and struck out twice, burning it each time and then Ray took over. After a while I looked around our huge home and I knew that we could never heat that much space so, we carried around a small kerosene round heater with

a handle at the top to which ever room we would be in and it wasn’t long before we chose the bedroom with the kitchen close by.

It being wintertime it was very hard to stay warm in that apartment with the foot thick walls. The Whitney Blankets from Auntie Em saved us from freezing to death. Ray worked with radar, twenty four on and twenty four off and I was very happy to have him home. I would walk to the base quite often for something to do when he was at work and looked around the PX store where you could find most everything that you needed.. My purchases were very slim, money was tight. There was also a cafe where you could have coffee and enjoy visiting with friends.

We did not have a television to watch but never missed what we did not have. With mum working my parents had a television and a few nice things like pretty carpets and house decorations which ended upstairs in the wardrobe.

Our dad thought the carpets were too nice to walk on ,and the television was put on for the news and horse racing. He said it cost too much electricity which we paid into a meter fifteen cents at a time, when the lights went out. Mum and dad were afraid of electricity therefore we only had electric lights and the telly.

Our George was home from the service and he and his fiancee Chris were planning their wedding and would be married the same year as Ray and I. Bobby was in the Merchant Navy, working on the P and O lines and seeing the world.

I remember mum saying, our Bobby was born with a cowl over his head and the nurse told her he would go to sea, which he did and made a career out of it and also met his wife Betty in Egypt, where the ship had docked. Bella and May were busy raising their nippers and doing what most English women did - housework and shopping. The English women shopped most every day buying what they would need for tea time, as there was no refrigeration, only in the wealthy homes and shops. This was their social life where they stopped to visit or have a cup of tea

Get Ready For Some High School Sports

By Carrie Chiarottino The Bevier Wildcats are getting ready to fire up another season. The Bevier Lady Cats will be introducing a new coach this year. Everyone is excited to meet Coach O. The Lady Cat team is compiled of 2 Seniors, 4 Juniors, 1 Sophomore, and 4 Freshman which is a grand total of 11 players.

This is the very opposite of Memphis’ freshman year.

They have so many girls this year. Now switching gears to the Wildcat Boys team. Their team is made up of 5 Seniors, 3 Juniors, 1 Sophomore, and 4 Freshman. With those numbers it looks like they will be bringing experience to the game. As far as I know they will be coached by Coach Julius. The Lady Cats and Wildcats will have their first at bat in Green City, MO at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday the 23rd of August. These teams are compiled of strong athletes with amazing skills. Fam-

ily and community support is very important for these teams. It’s easy to set home and do nothing. It’s important to support those kids that put themselves out there for all to see, their strengths and their weaknesses. You can pick up a schedule at the local businesses in town Jacky’s Family Hair Care, Ugo’s Bait House and Matt’s Market to name a few. If you would rather catch a home game the first one is Tuesday the 28th at 5 p.m.

Don’t forget to stop by and buy a burger or whatever Gayla may have down at the concession stand.

Gayla has agreed to run the concession stand for the sporting events again this year. This is a huge help to the school and the athletic director. So if Gayla has asked you to work during the games make sure you get down there and do your part. Don’t forget to wear your purple and show that you support our athletes.

See you at the games!!

and a cream cake in the cafe before going home to put the children down for a nap.

Our Kathy was married now and had been for two or three years and was expecting her third child in the spring. Kathy had lost a set of twins last year due to being premature. She had a boy and a girl and it broke her heart. She did manage to raise five children out of ten and a happy family they were. Kathy was upset

when I did not go home for Christmas which was ten days after my wedding, and to be honest I was very happy with my soldier boy and never thought about Christmas. Rays family sent us about two hundred dollars for our wedding present, blimey we were rich and we hung onto it because Ray had a project in mind.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Clarence Care Center News

by Kim Hutcherson Doug Beldon and Danny & Kayla Harvey led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday morning. Those attending were Dorothy Dee Daniel, Helen Griswold, Jim Hill, Mary Gertrude Edwards, Dolores White, Grace Killen, Lois Schwanke, Blanche Hoffman, Mildred Walter, and Oreta Imler. This afternoon, Bill Bevan came out and read to the residents.

Monday morning, the residents met for Friendship Design. They each painted a cut-out of the sun and then decorated it for their rooms and doors. Holly and the residents played Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Mary Jane Rainey, Glenn Wallace, and Helen Griswold. This evening, Susan Bentley was here to play Name That Tune with the residents.

The residents played the dvd game, Deal or No Deal Tuesday morning. The Shelby County Red Hat Society ladies, Alice Snider, Marge Stiefel, Jaunita Orr, Nellie Latchford, Carlene Waack, Dorothy Shoemeyer, Ruth Ralls, Beth Peters, and Maureen Dilallo, hosted the monthly birthday party this afternoon. They served cake and ice cream to the residents, and everyone loved seeing the ladies in their brightly colored red and purple hats! Mark Sizemore was the evening’s entertainment.

The Friendship Design class met again Wednesday morning. They made photo clip holders so they could display their favorite

family and friends photos.

Pastor Delbert Earlywine, from the Clarence United Methodist Church, led Bible study this afternoon.

The study title was “Putting the Armour of God On”. Scripture was read from Ephesians 6:10-20.

Thursday morning, Holly and the residents played the dice game, Left, Right, Center. Geneva Oliver won the most games.

Mark and Holly, along with Glenna Daniel, Gwen Jones, and Mary Gertrude Edwards, dined at AJ’s today. After lunch, there was a large crowd ready to play Bingo. The grand prize winners were Lois Schwanke, Donave Still, and Dorothy Dee Daniel. Our Ice Cream Social was this evening.

Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study Friday morning. The topic of study was “Rise Above Discouragement”. Scripture was read from Jeremiah 19:14-20:13. Clark told us to maintain a proper focus on God during times of discouragement and doubts which we will experience as we serve the Lord. Mark and Holly took Geneva Oliver, Vivian Leftridge, and Lou Ann Taylor shopping in Macon this morning.

Saturday morning, Ronnie Shores came out and visited with the residents and shared his collection of cd’s. The residents watched the movie, Sweet Dreams, starring Jessica Lange and Ed Harris, this afternoon.

We would like to thank JC & Gwen Jones and Jim Hill for their recent donations to the Care Center.

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Rotary Club welcomed Deanna Cooper, an American Red Cross Recruitment Representative as a new member. During the meeting George Morganweck, from the Macon Historical Society, provided a program about the Historical Society. George is active in the Genology Department of the MHS and his team has made many avenues available for Macon County residents to search their family heritage.

L to R: Stephanie Wilson, George Morganweck, and Dick Jones.

Stephanie is this year’s Rotary president and Dick Jones invited George Morganweck to provide a program to the membership about the Macon County Historical Society.

Simple Living

by Marjorie Baggos Nothing says summer like homemade pickles.

Pickles are a great way to use up those abundant cucumbers we have in our gardens. If you don’t have a garden the farmers market has plenty of pickling cucumbers.

A lot of people that I have spoken to about making homemade pickles all had one complaint.

Their pickles always came out mushy or rubbery. So after some trial and error; I believe I have come up with a successful pickle recipe!

The first key to success is to get the right cucumbers. You want to use a pickling variety of cucumbers that are fresh and unwaxed.

Small salad cucumbers can be substituted for refrigerator pickles and I have a recipe for that too.

Make sure you wash your cucumbers in cool water to remove all of the dirt. Also, you will need to remove the “blossom end” from your cucum-

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bers. The bacteria in the dirt and enzymes in the blossoms could cause the pickles to be soft.

Crispy crunchy pickles have greater color than soft pickles. Cut your cucumbers into spears or leave them whole. Use an ice water bath to help maintain the color. Put your cucumbers into a large pan full of ice water and chill for several hours.

You will need the following ingredients for the pickles. A head of fresh dill, 6 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp. of sea salt, ½ gallon glass jar with a lid, 4 oak leaves (picked fresh from the tree!) 7 tbsp. whey and 2 cups of water.

Place the garlic, dill and oak leaves in the bottom of the glass jar. Then put your cucumbers into the jar and pack them tightly so they won’t be able to float. You could place a plastic mayo lid upside down in the mouth of your jar to help hold them in place.

Mix the sea salt and whey with the 2 cups of water and dissolve. Then

simply pour over the packed cucumbers. You may need to pour extra water on top to 1 inch below the top and put the lid on tightly.

Set your jar of pickles in a warm spot in your kitchen for about three days. Enjoy them and store in the refrigerator.

Simple refrigerator pickles are quick and simple to make. Refrigerator pickles unlike store bought pickles are low in sodium.

You will need about 6 cups of thinly sliced pickling cucumbers or small salad cucumbers, 2 cups of thinly sliced onion. 1 ½

cups white vinegar, ¾ cup sugar, ¾ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. mustard and celery seeds, ½ tsp. ground turmeric and crushed red pepper, ¼ tsp. black pepper and 4 cloves of thinly sliced garlic.

Layer half the cucumbers in a glass bowl and top with half of the onions and repeat. Mix the vinegar and remaining ingredients in a sauce pan, stirring well bring to a boil for 1 minute. Pour over cucumber mixture and let cool. Cover and chill for about 4 days. You can store these in your refrigerator for up to one month.

Enjoy the end of summer with crunchy pickles!

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Queen Sets $399 Full Sets $349 Twin Sets $279

503B Briggs Macon MO 63552

660-385-9797 601 S. State St. Brookfield, MO 64628

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