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Community Helpers Week

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Time Change Sunday!

Annual Toy Run

Cole’s Bike Shop hosted their Annual Toy Run on Saturday, October 26.

The parade consists of bikers who are carrying new toys and non-perishable food pantry items. The parade began in Bevier and ended in Macon. The purpose of the event was to collect items for Macon County Ministries for the Santa Shop and Food Pantry. (photo by Jan Watts)

Tyler Killen, employee at Onshore Outsourcing, visited Macon County Head Start on Friday, October 25, 2013 to help with their Community Helpers Week. Tyler read “The Cat in the Hat Comes Back” to Ms. Angel McCollum’s class.

(Photo by Sharon Coram)

Bevier C-4 PTO Carnival was held on Friday, October 18th at the school. There were games, food, silent auction items, and entertainment for all. Prior to the Carnival, Elementary students were encouraged to sell raffle tickets for drawings to take place that evening. Through this classroom contest, over $1300 was raised to be used by PTO. The classroom selling the most tickets was fourth grade and third grade came in at second place. Pictured are the top four elementary sellers: Zoie Pipes, Jadyn Ridgway, Emma Binder, Leah Erickson. Also pictured are the top sellers from each classroom. Faith Hopkins, Kindergarten; Danni McVicker, 1st grade; Lanie Witt, 2nd grade; Emma Binder, 3rd grade; Zoie Pipes, 4th grade; Ashton Binder, 5th grade.

Rummerfield Building Renovation Uncovers A “Da Vinci” As Donnie Sizemore renovates the Rummerfield building, David Johnson is reminded of days ago when he was 15. Back in 1963 when it was Don’s Gift Shop the local teens started a fad of signing the back wall. They would get the enamel paint and a paintbrush from Don and immortalize themselves. Pictured is such wall. It’s like uncovering a fresco from Da Vinci! Less than 50 years of time remains the names of those spirited teens. This wall is a reminder of youth and days gone by. I can just see the teenagers dancing to the jukebox in the back; being “somewhat” rebellious (signing a wall) and thinking they had their whole lives ahead of them. Of the names some got married, some off to the war, some still around and some gone for today. What I can’t see is Don White giving a teenager a can of paint in his gift shop! In my days the gift shop side was off limits. He had a formidable rule of, “You break it - You buy it,” and he meant it. Only daring to venture in for Mother’s Day or Mom’s Birthday, but I sure do miss the other side hanging out after school with my friends, having a Cherry Coke with crushed ice and a honey bun. Again, a time of days ago. Thanks to David for sharing this little part of La Plata history that has remarkably stood the test of time.

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LOCAL NEWS Can You Guess This Lady?

Give us a call at the office (660) 332-4431 or email your guesses to news.home press@gmail.com Be Fair Now....

Family Doesn’t Count!

The two gentleman from a time ago (one on a tractor-smoking a pipe) were Ross Burnett & Robert Gross...

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Macon Public Library Get Ready, Get Set, READ...

Storm Front by John Sandford is just waiting for you. Minnesota state investigator, Virgil Flowers gets a special assignment; play tour guide and pick up a terminally ill minister who just happen to steel an ancient inscribed stone called a stele from an archaeological dig in Israel and has smuggled it to Minnesota. Should be an easy recovery. However, Flowers has that feeling it will be anything but easy. The old man is pretty crafty.

His plan is to sell the stele to the highest bidder and use the money to care for his sick wife. The chase begins and joining the group are Israeli officials, official and covert, Hezbollah assassins, TV personalities, and the CIA. Nothing in this predictable it's like 'an impending summer storm' with an electrical buildup of anticipation. Get the book or audiobook today.

Camelot's Court: Inside the Kennedy White House by Robert Dallek has a four start rating.

Dallek concentrates on the group of experts, the so-called “best and brightest,” who were advisers to the president. Detailed accounts of major crises happening during the first three years of Kennedy's

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34. Human-centered 38. Same old, same old 39. Elmer, to Bugs 40. Fix, as leftovers 41. Close-fitting tartan trousers 44. When doubled, a dance 46. After-dinner drink 47. The Boston Strangler, e.g.

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Tim Pemberton, son of Richard and Carol Pemberton of Marshall was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) in the United States Air Force Reserve during a ceremony on Oct. 10 at Elmedorf Air Force Base Alaska.

Lt. Col. Pemberton is the commanding officer of the 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron overseeing maintenance operations of 42 F-22 “Rapper” Stealth Fighters and over 100 personnel. He was selected as the first pilot ever to command an F-22 maintenance squadron in the entire Air Force. His unit has a long history of service and was one of the first original units of the Tuskegee airman of WWII as seen in the movie “Red Tails.” He is a 22 year veteran of the US Air Force with three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and has flown over 2800 hours in five types of aircraft to include 209 combat missions in the HC/C-130 Hercules and is credited with two confirmed lives saved flying rescue missions in Alaska.

Lt. Col. Pemberton is a 1990 graduate of Marshall High School and a 1994

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presidency are told; Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam.

You will read of the French president, Charles de Gaulle, who advised him to listen to competing sides on ever issue and follow his own judgment ignoring experts.

Kennedy put together a brilliant and 'dynamic' team of advisers yet these sought after team members created sharp divisions amongst themselves. This book is said to be 'masterfully written.' You be the judge as you read this intriguing story.

Longbourn by Jo Baker is here.

Baker takes use beyond the drawing rooms of Jane Austen's classic-to below the stairs into the servants domain. The servants take center stage as an intriguing story of love, heartbreak, and mischief erupts. The new footman is very mysterious and the 'orderly realm of the servants' is up-heaved. Even through the hardships of whims of employers, ravages of war, poverty and starvation are but a step away you will keep the pages turning to the end.

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24. Bumper sticker word 25. Staying power?

26. Rodent-catching dog or cat 29. Mature male red deer 30. Pistol, slangily 32. The “p” in m.p.g.

35. Acne scar 36. Drug to remedy grief 37. God with a hammer 42. Benevolent, nature-oriented witchcraft 43. “The English Patient” setting 45. “Aladdin” prince 48. “Ciao!”

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Tiger Pride and 1996 graduate of the University of Central Missouri with Bachelor and Master degrees in Aviation. He serves as a 747 pilot for UPS flying Europe and Asia in his civilian job. He resides with his wife and two children in

Eagle River Alaska. Richard and Carol Pemberton attended the ceremony as honored guests of the US Air Force’s 477 Fighter Group.

Grandson of Virginia Biggs and the late Harold M. Biggs of La Plata.

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CHRISTIAN LIFE

Spiritual Food Poisoning

by Dr. Phil Bray, Lead Pastor, Macon First Baptist Church

Have you ever pulled the lid off the Tupperware in the fridge bracing yourself for the potential toxic gas that may erupt from it?

Combing the cabinets, the refrigerator, and the cupboard we search for edible food. Yet we do not just consume the first item that finds its way into our hand, do we? We scan, we sniff, we try to remember when that particular food item was lodged in its particular location. The reason is simple; we do not want to ingest a science experiment! We do not want to eat something potentially hazardous to our health.

Those of us who have been stricken with food poisoning never want to live through that horror again.

By and large we are extremely careful when it

comes to what food we will eat because we know the health risks associated with it. Why is it that when it comes to spiritual food we are so woefully ignorant to the horrific risks associated with ingesting poisonous teaching? We fail to distinguish the content of preaching and teaching from one denomination to the next; we watch television preachers whose churches are thronged with thousands of followers, never realizing that the message being proclaimed is a different gospel that leads people to hell. We run out to buy the newest spiritual self-help book or heaven is for real book, ignoring the conflicts with Scripture contained within it.

How is it that we cannot see the danger to our soul?

Paul exhorts Timothy,

THE SHEPHERD CALLS Who Can Afford Heaven?

A woman returned home to find a body in a body bag on her porch. The family had left their loved one at the funeral home for cremation, but no one left the money to pay for the procedure. Since no one paid, the funeral home put the body in a bag and returned it. When asked about it, the daughter of the deceased reported her father wished to be cremated, but she did not

have the money to pay for it.

We could talk all day about right and wrong here. It depends on how you look at it as to who you think did right and who did wrong. In our society if you cannot pay for something, you do without. That sounds well and good until you start talking about basic life necessities. If you don’t have money for food, should you starve? If you don’t

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OBITUARIES

Mark Samuel Spidle

Mark Samuel Spidle, 56, of Macon, MO, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013, at the University Medical Center in Columbia, MO. Mark was born on June 27, 1957, in Excelsior Springs, MO, the son of Darrell and Beverly (Harbaugh) Spidle. He was united in marriage to Connie Brown on April 7, 1979, in Macon. Mark was a member of the Church of God Holiness in Macon and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, looking at cars, visiting, and especially spending time with his family.

Mark is survived by his wife, Connie of Macon, one son, Samuel Spidle and his wife DeDe of Macon, two grandchildren, Dehanna and Jaylenne, two brothers, Paul Spidle and his wife

Paula of Goreville, IL, Bennie Spidle of Macon, two sisters, Rebecca Jacobs and her husband Edwin of Haughton, LA, Lauretta Aitkins and Kenny Brunner of St. Joseph, MO, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephews, Joshua Levi Jacobs and Andrew Blake Spidle.

Funeral services were at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon with Brother LeWaine Dysert officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Salem Cemetery south of Excello, MO. Visitation was from 5-7 pm, Monday evening, at the funeral home in Macon.

a young pastor at Ephesus, “Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things; for as you do this you will insure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you” (1 Tm 4:16). The teaching we hear is healthy and nour-

ishing and leads to life or it is vile poison that will destroy you. Salvation is hanging in the balance.

Do not listen to lies. If bad food leads to sickness then bad teaching leads to death and hell. Be discerning in what you eat and in who you listen to.

Dr. H. Wade Paris have money for rent, what should you do? If you do not have money to bury your dead, what do you do? These are hard questions. It is easy enough to say, “He who does not work shall not eat.” However, what happens if the person cannot work?

What if there are no jobs?

What if there are little children at home? What then?

Jesus often spoke of caring for the poor. He seemed extraordinarily sensitive to the down and out. Perhaps, his own rearing made him sympathetic with the indigent; a first century carpenter was probably poor. Maybe the sheer number of poor people in Jesus’ world made Him sensitive to their need. Whatever the reason, Jesus was a champion of the poor.

What is wonderful is Jesus gave us that great-

est of all gifts—salvation; and He made it free. He bought our salvation with His own life on the cross; but you and I can receive it free. A poor jailer asked Paul, “What must I do to be saved?” Paul answered, “Just believe. Believe in Jesus.” Another time, Paul said we do not even have to earn our salvation. “It is a gift of God. No man can boast of earning it.”

We are so accustomed to the “have’s” and “have not’s” that this gift thing is difficult for some to understand. Difficult to understand or not, it is still true. Eternal life is just as available to the poor as it is to the wealthy. Here on earth, you may need to do without some things because you cannot afford them. However, if you fail to get to heaven, it will not be because you could not afford it.

Severia Mae Oberto

Severia Mae Oberto, 95, of Macon, MO, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013, at the Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon.

Severia was born on September 21, 1918, in Bevier, MO, the daughter of Severt Henderson and Hilda Ellen (Hinkle) Foos.

She graduated from Macon High School in 1936.

Severia was united in marriage to Leon Oberto on June 21, 1941, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Macon where she was a member. She was also a member of the Altar Society and enjoyed traveling, cooking and gardening.

Severia is survived by her three children; Rosemary Ellen (Oberto) Earl of St. Louis, MO, Richard Leon Oberto and wife Claudia of Columbia, MO, Rosalind Mae (Oberto) Downs and husband Mi-

chael of Peoria, AZ; four grandchildren, Chris Earl and wife Erica of Cedar Rapids, IA, Kelsey Oberto of Columbia, MO, Austin Oberto of Columbia, MO, Alex Oberto of Columbia, MO, two great-grandchildren, Sam Earl, Katie Earl both of Cedar Rapids, IA and nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Bernard Foos.

Mass of Christian Burial WAS Tuesday, October, 29, 2013, at 10:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Macon with Father Dave Veit officiating.

Burial WAS in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Bevier, MO. Prayer service and rosary WASe at 4:30 pm, Monday, with the visitation from 5: 00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Hutton and McElwain Funeral Home in Macon

Mark Lynn Kelley

Mark Lynn Kelley, age 56 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his home.

Born April 1, 1957 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Woodrow E. and Alma May (Mayer) Kelley. On June 10, 1983 in La Plata, Missouri he married Kimbra Lea Crawford who survives.

Also surviving is one son, Slater Kelley and wife Alyssa of Brookfield, Missouri; one daughter, Bliss Kelley and friend Chad of Kirksville, Missouri; three brothers, Edward Kelley of Peoria, Illinois, Gary Kelley and wife Fran of Green Castle, Missouri, and Rex Kelley and wife Jean of Crown Point, Indiana; and two sisters, Lynda Laske and husband Dale of Hurdland, Missouri, and Sharon Simmons and husband Harold of La Plata,

Missouri.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Mark grew up in the Hurdland community and was a 1975 graduate of Knox County High School. Most of his adult life was spent in La Plata.

He was a longtime employee of Wal-Mart, and was a member of the La Plata Christian Church.

Mark loved hunting, the St. Louis Cardinals, and especially spending time with his family.

Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Community Presbyterian Church in La Plata, Missouri. Burial was in the La Plata Cemetery.

Visitation was Friday, October 25, 2013 at the church with the family receiving friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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CLARENCE CARE CENTER NEWS Doug Beldon and John Laye led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday. Those attending were Darrell McDowell, Jim Hill, John Laye, Dale Carr, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Oreta Imler, Blanche Hoffman, Isabel Hutcherson, Larry Vaughn, Norma Latimer, Frank & Martha Mason, Nelda Pantaleo, Grace Killen, and Dolores White.

Monday, Holly and the residents played the DVD game, “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?” The residents breezed right through the questions and they were able to proudly state that they WERE smarter than a 5th grader!

The fantastic Bingo Volunteers, Margaret Lathrom, Linda Barton, Helen Sinklear, Delores Burmeister, and Mary Lee Gingrich, came in this afternoon and brought lots of prizes for the residents to win during

Bingo. Those playing were Isabel Hutcherson, Birdie Judd, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Oreta Imler, Jane Rainey, Grace Killen, Blanche Hoffman, Martha Mason, Lou Ann Taylor, Doreena Young, and Larry Vaughn.

The grand prize winners were Grace, Lou Ann, and Blanche. Susan Bentley came out this evening and played Name That Tune with the residents. As Susan was playing the piano, Harold Dean and Myrna Carothers came in singing and the residents loved the impromptu sing-a-long with Harold Dean and Myrna! Thank you Susan, Harold Dean, and Myrna, for a fun evening!

Susan Lenon was our special visitor Tuesday.

The residents always love seeing Susan as she keeps them very entertained!

They enjoyed trivia, jokes, and a sing-a-long. Al Cadwell sang and played his

The Family of

Dorothy Rummerfield would like to thank Dr. Early and staff for all the years of loving care given to our mother.

Special thanks to Twin Pines, each and every person and department. Also to Hospice of Northeast MO for their loving care.

Thank you for the cards, flowers, food and memorials.

Do not stand by my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am a diamond glint on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle Autumn rain.

When you awake in the morning hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight I am the soft starshine at night Do not stand by my grave and cry I am not there...I did not die Anonymous

guitar for us this evening.

It was the perfect way to end our day.

Wednesday the Friendship Design class made scarecrow decorations.

After lunch, Pastor Delbert Earlywine, from the Clarence United Methodist Church, led Bible study.

Janice Wilson had her crafts in hand when she came over Thursday. The residents were excited to make the cute candy corn decorations.

Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study Friday. The topic of study was “It’s NOT About Me”.

Scripture was read from 1 Samuel 24:1-15. Clark told us that at the heart of so much conflict is the desire to get what we want or to have things our way.

We celebrated this beautiful season this afternoon during our Fall Fest. Jim and Debbie Peters came and made homemade apple cider for the residents and their guests, the staff brought in scrumptious fall desserts to share, and Shirley Carrison played the most beautiful piano music. Holly announced the winner of the Fall Wreath Raffle, Michelle LaMonda. The residents and guests also voted for their favorite decorated/carved pumpkin.

The MIZ-ZOU pumpkin, painted by Camra Hutcherson, won 1st place.

Saturday afternoon, the residents watched “High School U.S.A.” during Movie Time with Darrell.

We would like to thank The Weems Family, Jonna Adams, and Denise Quinley for their recent donations to the Care Center.

We are overwhelmed by the generosity shown to us and are so grateful. Have a wonderful week!

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With the hot and dry summer behind us and a projected cold and snowy winter ahead, day to day business continues as usual as it does for most people.

Right? Not in law enforcement. With the coming of fall the leaves on the trees are turning colors and marijuana growers are harvesting their “bud.” If you know someone growing marijuana or see suspicious plants please call the Sheriff’s Office immediately to report this crime. You may remain anonymous but please give as much detailed information as possible about the criminal activity.

With the coming of winter the snow is falling and some driver’s are crashing. If this winter is anything like last year please drive with extreme caution when it is snowing and don’t travel unless you absolutely have to.

I remember a Deputy of mine that was transporting an inmate to prison (Fulton) last winter and when he arrived in Columbia it was snowing. (It was not snowing in Macon when he left.) He continued on and by the time he came back through Columbia the snow had piled up quickly. He made it just north of Columbia when he spun out going up a long hill and was stranded along with a state trooper and 30 other vehicles. I went to the rescue, but my Deputy had already been helped by a snow plow. I made it to Clark before he was freed and on the way I counted 54 vehicles (unoccupied) that had wrecked or was in the median. While some of them were just minor accidents or slide offs, law enforcement must still respond to verify everyone is ok or if a report must be completed. Imagine the time it took to respond to those accidents. Even though the majority of them were in Randolph County, it still puts a terrible strain on law enforcement in those snowy times. Please remember to drive carefully this winter and begin prepping your vehicle for those snowy times and also have a contingency plan if for some reason you find yourself stranded in the median for several hours before emergency responders can get to you. That leads to my next topic…Law Enforcement Vehicles Inclement weather seems to be more prevalent now than in recent years with more big snows, flooding rains, and severe weather. Although these events are unpredictable, why not be prepared? I am working with USDA on a vehicle grant for the purchase of trucks and or SUV’s. Some might say that cops are meant to be in crown vics. Well, not the case anymore. Every surrounding county agency has 4 wheel drives of some sort. We have some too, but they aren’t fit for our everyday needs. A 14 year old jeep and long bed truck aren’t exactly a perfect fit for this Sheriff’s Office. With

the help of the grant, I plan on purchasing fuel efficient 4 wheel drives on state bid. BRAND NEW VEHICLES WITH WARRANTIES. Not the overpriced wrecked/rebuilt crown vics that average between 8-15 miles per gallon and are in the shop once a month and have no resale value. We need something dependable and reliable no matter the season. This will also mean reducing our fleet, cutting fuel and repair expenses, while increasing coverage and reliability.

These vehicles will not be purchased with general revenue funds but rather the Sheriff’s Office civil service fund that generates revenue by serving civil process. We have also applied for a grant to purchase equipment for these vehicles.

I have started on next year’s budget and have begun separating all of the Jail expenses from the Sheriff’s Office expenses, which was never done before. Quite the process and if you don’t believe me ask the commissioners and the county clerks office who have also been helping me separate the two.

This process started back in January when I first took office when no one seemed to know exactly how much was being spent on the jail during the previous years. This is helping us figure operational costs for this jail and a new jail facility. Yes we are still working on the Jail/Courthouse project and things are coming together well. Soon we will have “fine-tuned” details on the whole project and will be ready to present the project to the public.

Halloween is right around the corner. Please be safe and have fun. The Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a sex offender compliance operation on Halloween and making sure they are following the law that states “589.426. 1. Any person required to register as a sexual offender under sections 589.400 to 589.425 shall be required on October thirty-first of each year to: (1) Avoid all Halloween-related contact with children; (2) Remain inside his or her residence between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. unless required to be elsewhere for just cause, including but not limited to employment or medical emergencies; (3) Post a sign at his or her residence stating, "No candy or treats at this residence"; and (4) Leave all outside residential lighting off during the evening hours after 5 p.m. A complete listing of sex offenders can be found on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website - www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov.

The Sheriff’s Office conducted another sex offender compliance operation in September with the help of the U.S. Marshals. All offenders were reported compliant in accordance with the sex offender laws of this state.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 Respectfully Submitted,

Sheriff Kevin Shoemaker

Mercer Reunion #79

It was a sunny day for gathering together for the 79th Mercer Reunion held at the American Legion Hall over the Labor Day weekend. The event celebrated a “Sports Theme” with table teams competing in various games with all 37 attendees participating. Hosts for this reunion were the family members of Christy Grear Bohnet – Adam, Debi, Jordan, and Addison Bohnet, Seth Bohnet, and Jessica, Jamz, Kennade, and Sawyer Wardyn and they decorated tables and the area with Sport memorabilia and party favors. Sawyer Wardyn and Addison Bohnet officially greeted everyone that arrived to register with Jordan Bohnet and Kennade Wardyn at the Registration Table.

All the Mercers brought many covered dishes to provide a fantastic lunch for all. Christy gave welcome statements on how time sometimes does not equate to better times but reflected on many memories everyone has as they age. She followed with prayer to bless the food and everyone who traveled to be together.

Following the dinner, the business meeting was called to order by Christy

and Seth her son kept the minutes for the agenda discussions and also read the minutes from the 2012 Mercer Reunion. The cousins were counted next and revealed that Blanche Meeks was the only 1st cousin attending, the 2nd cousins included Carmaleta Teel, Lorene Calderone, Chris Stone, Barb Maitland, Shirley Matticks and Jane Stone Spann, among the 3rd cousins were Christy Grear Bohnet, Pam Schlotthauer, Kathy Grear, Gwen Gash, Pete Calerone, Neal Matticks, Allison Spann, Nancy Schreiner, and Danny Teel, the 4th cousin tally counted Becky Good, Daniel Teel, Seth Bohnet, Adam Bohnet, and Jesse Wardyn, with finally the largest group of 5th cousins over the past few years with Jordan & Addison Bohnet, Kennade & Sawyer Wardyn, Daniel & Jerry & Mitch & Mary & Dylan Teel. The last group is the “Out-Law” category which grouped Jamie Wardyn, Debi Bohnet, Lenora Grear, Steve Spann, Lisa Teel, Mary Teel and Lowell Schreiner. Pictures were taken of all the groups.

When counting the attending cousins according to genealogy, the relatives

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from Jim Mercer totaled 15, Henry Mercer’s descendents totaled 17, and finally Emory Mercer had 5 descendents at this reunion. As far as the Oldest Sports Champion— Lorene Calderone at 91 years young took home the prize. The Youngest Sports Fan in the Stadium was 4 year old Dylan Teel and since the attendees were asked to wear their favorite team jersey, Steve Spann was the relative whose Falcons team traveled the farthest distance to this event.

The following births, deaths, and marriages for the year were reported: James and Melissa Rosso were married October 27, 2012. James is the son of Stacy and Dale Rosso, grandson of Sharon and John Graham, greatgrandson of Berniece and Howard Maitland; greatgreat grandson of May and Henry Mercer.

On November 20, 2012 Lydia Jane Johnson was born to Bobbi and Justin Johnson. Lydia’s grandparents are Curt and Becky Good, her great-grandparents are Pete and Margie Calderone, and her great-great grandparent is Lorene Calderone.

Joanna Journey Teel was born on March 7, 2013 {6 lbs 7 oz, 19”} to Sara Johnson and Joseph Teel. Joanna’s grandparents are Paul and Cindy Teel, her great grandparents are Danny and Mary Teel, and her great-great grandmother is Carmaleta Mercer Teel.

There were no deaths to report this year. Concluding the Old Business was a brief discussion concerning the upcoming vote at this reunion to determine the future of these reunion gatherings. A ballot was circulated for all to cast their opinion on either (1) Discontinue this reunion on Labor Day after the 80th meeting next year, (2) Continue the Mercer Reunion in 5 year intervals with the final meeting at the 100th or (3) Continue the Mercer Reunion as it has always been on a yearly basis. A vote was taken and the results were to end the Mercer Reunion next year for the 80th and final time. It was also requested that each Mercer family get all their genealogy information to either Barb Maitland, Dave Schlotthauer or Neal Matticks before the first of the year to enable them to put family trees together before our last reunion.

To be continued Nov. 6, 2013

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The Macon Tigers traveled south Friday night to face their old foe the Centralia Panthers. Both teams were fighting for 2nd place in the conference as both only had one loss on the season and that was to the same team Palmyra. Palmyra had already wrapped up the conference crown going undefeated. The Panthers and Tigers were ready to battle it out for 2nd place and a more favorable seeding in district play starting next week. The feel of football was in the air with a crisp fall breeze and darkness of an autumn evening. You could feel the tension start to build as the crowd settled into their seats. The silence was broken as the band started to play and the young warriors took to the field.

Macon kicked off and the Panthers received bringing the ball out to their own forty yard line. Centralia’s starting quarterback Zach Etzler started his night off to an explosive start. Etzler dropped back on the 1st play and lofted a pass to Logan Armontrout who had slipped past the Macon secondary for a sixty yard touchdown. The Tigers shook off the opening blow like that had done all year. Macon received and punched the Panthers in the mouth with a long run by Chris Little for 20 yards. The Tigers tried to get the passing game going next with some difficulty. The Tigers went to some razzle-dazzle and sent Josh Turner on an end-around; Turner stopped and fired the ball down field to Brendan Watts for 20 more yards. The Tigers showed they could feature a balanced attack with another nice run by Little and a long pass to Jon Murray. The Tigers were setup at the Panther 13 yard line Joe Lewis hit the hole opened by the Macon line and the game was all knotted up at 7-7. Centralia tried to answer and drove the ball down the field with the short passing game. Lukas Still set them back with a sack and they were stopped cold on a 4th down attempt as the Macon Defensive Line stuffed the runner. Macon took over on downs. The Tigers run game was bogged down and turned the ball over on downs back to the Panthers. Centralia on their following drive was stopped by a forced fumble on an option play. The quarter ended as the two heavyweights exchanged blows tested each others strengths.

The 2nd quarter found the Panthers driving the ball down the field. The Panthers worked in an effective run game and a short crisp passing game. The Panthers struck hard on a 39 yard pass down to the Macon 8 yard line.

Etzler faked a pass and ran it in for the touchdown putting the Panthers up 14 to 7. The Tigers tried to answer but stalled and were forced to punt. A short Macon punt set the Panthers up at the Tiger 31 yard line; the Panthers took advantage and punched the ball in for another score. In a matter of a few minutes the Tigers now trailed 21 to 7. The Tigers passing game was not able to sustain the next drive forcing another punt. Brandon Sontheimer gave the Macon crowd hope recovering a Centralia fumble and holding the Panthers. The Tigers tried the run and were unable to get the wheels turning again having to punt the ball away. You could feel the tightness building on the Macon sideline. Centralia took advantage working a nine play drive for a touchdown to end a disastrous second quarter for the Tigers. The two teams went to the half with the score 28 to 7 Panthers.

The Tigers hoped to get the 2nd half off to a better start but the cold and the Panthers defense froze them in their tracks forcing a punt. The Panthers drove a dagger in the Tigers heart returning the punt sixty-one yards for a touchdown and a dominate 35 to 7 lead. Things snowballed on the Tigers giving the ball right back to the Panthers with a turn-over. The two teams traded punts before the Panthers scored again, Etzler was hurting the Tigers all night with a the passing game and struck again from 29 yards for a 42 to 7 Panther lead. The Tigers tried to rally and show that heart they have displayed all season. Hard running by Little, Lewis and Clint Shannon moved the ball to the Centralia thirty-one. Quarterback Craig Smith showed the Panthers a hint of the future, connecting with Watts for a touchdown. Macon trailed 42 to 14 at the end of three quarters.

The Panthers put an exclamation point on the game for their offense scoring for a final time on their first drive on the forth. The Panthers thought to send a message to the Tigers with the 49 to 14 final score. Both teams will be in the same district in the first round of playoffs. Macon ended the regular season 7and 2 and will face Boonville on Halloween Night in Macon. As for the Panthers, we hope to see you again and like the Fall (Photos by Sharon Coram) Nights revenge is a dish best served cold.

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CLARENCE CHRONICLES Summer is gone and it is cold and rainy. Halloween is next week and all the witches and goblins will be out. Then it is Thanksgiving and Christmas. Where did the year go?

I have worked all week getting ready for the City Wide Garage Sale. Taken a lot of nice things to the Greenhouse to try and sell to someone. I like going to sales but really hate having one. I am always afraid I won’t have a lot of people here.

Last Thursday, the 17th, my daughter Laura took me to AJ’s in Macon for supper. My birthday was the 13th and she wanted to do something special for me. We had such a good time. Thank you Laura.

Thursday night at 6:30 there was a meeting of the Clarence Neighborhood Watch. The meeting was held at the Civic Club and 15 interested citizens were present. Officer Raymond Barton was present and explained things the group could do to help him. Many things can be done by the group such as keeping an eye out for the

protection of your neighbor’s home. The group decided to attend the City Council meeting on the 11th of November to discuss having signs put up to let others know there is a Neighborhood Watch in Clarence. The group also wants to work with the city at all times. The next meeting will be November 14th at 6:30 at the Civic Club Building. Anyone who is interested be sure to attend the meeting.

Jessica, Raymond, Norma and Bella Wood were here for a visit. It is so fun when they come here to visit.

Those two girls are so cute.

Sunday our daughter Laura and girls Kaylee and Katherine came by. They are working hard getting moved into their new home in Callao.

Sunday I went shopping in Kirksville. I had special birthday gift cards from two different stores and I was able to get lots of good buys. I also had a Visa gift card from my daughter Amanda, so I went to Hastings and got some good buys on movies.

Coming up Clarence

Patty Truitt is having another great event. Saturday November 2nd, The Clarence United Methodist Church will be having their annual Lord’s Hour Event. Supper of Fried Chicken, BBQ Pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, and lots of desserts will be served from 5 to 6:30.

There will be a goodwill offering for the supper.

Following will be an Auction. They always have lots of great items and will have a beautiful large hand made quilt. Be sure to go, as this is always a fun event.

Hope all of you have a blessed week. Patty

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TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, Oct 10 in the La Plata Christian Church Fellowship Hall with 6 members weighing in.

Gail led the meeting.

We opened with TOPSA and KOPS pledges. Roll call was “Did you lose or gain?” Best TOPS loser was Bobbi and runner-up was Donnie Joyce. KOPS Barbara G. remained in leeway.

Barb Y. gave our program from the latest issue of TOPS NEWS magazine.

The “Scavenger Hunt” program contest lists 21 tasks to be completed in 3 weeks. The cost is $1.00.

The member with the most points wins the prize money.

Gail gave the highlights and showed mementoes from the 2012 TOPS Fall Rally our chapter hosted October 5th at the La Plata First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Awards were given in regard to the

CALLAO CHATTER Callao Town & Country Fire Dept. Meeting: The Callao Town & Country Fire Department will hold their annual meeting Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Callao Christian Church. A complimentary meal will be served at 6:00 P.M. followed by a business meeting to elect three directors and take care of official business pertaining to the Fire Department.

We will also be discussing, and have information available about the board looking into becoming a Fire District, and how that will affect you as a property owner.

There will also be a drawing for prizes that have been donated by area businesses and a drawing for a Ruger American Rifle with a 3x9x40 Redfield Revenge Scope. This rifle will be a caliber of choice and will be available for viewing at the Gun Grove in Macon.

Raffle tickets will be $5.00 each and 3 for $10.00. See any Callao Fireman or Board of Directors member to purchase tickets.

You may also mail in your information and we will “Boot Camp TOPS” summer contest. Cindy Story, Eastern Missouri Coordinator was in charge of the meeting and gave an entertaining and informative program. Seven chapters including La Plata, Mexico, Brookfield, Macon, Kirksville, Baring and Palmyra were represented.

Sue from Santa Fe Espresso catered a delicious light salad plate of lettuce, fruit, chicken, poppy seed dressing, a roll and a drink.

All members present signed a card to send to Veva. We miss Veva. Viva is a 23-year-old KOPS. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660-651-3015 for more information.

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Children’s Diabetic Camps Contact Any La Plata Lions Club Member or Marvin Seidt at 660-332-6119 or 660-341-2425

It’s been a rough past week with the loss of my sister Peggy Thomas. A special thanks to all that sent me cards, pone calls and food. God Bless You! Michael Plumlee of Temesula, CA, the great grandson of Mary Plumlee joined the U.S. Navy and left October 14, 2013 for basic training in Chicago, IL. He plans to enter the Nuclear Science program.

Other relatives in La Plata area include Brenda Plumlee, Debbie Joes, Pauline Plumlee and family, and Maggie Cupp and family.

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attended Wilma Hiles’ birthday party at her home in Kirksville on October 12 hosted by Madeline Hardman and other children and grandchildren.

Also attending were Hazel Hiles and Betty Tucker of Madison, IA. Lavon and Jackie Eitel were in Columbia last Wednesday and Thursday where Lavon underwent cataract surgery.

Mike Buck and Verna Buck enjoyed dining with Bobbi Hamlin in Kirksville Thursday evening.

Dena Dennis of Eldon, MO, and Connie Tietsort of Columbia were Thursday dinner guests of Virgil and Colleen Pippin and

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The Fire Department is supported by the annual sale of fire tags to members. All memberships will be due by January 31, 2014. COST OF TAG IS $40.00 To be covered for fire protection all property needs to be covered by at least one tag. One tag will cover one occupied dwelling and one commercial building if business is on the same property as the dwelling. All additional occupied dwellings, and any business on a separate property also require one tag. We will accept payment for 2014 dues at the following locations: the annual meeting at Callao,, Bank of New Cambria, Bevier, Mo. or by mail to the Callao Town & Country Fire Dept. c/o Shirley Techau, P.O. Box 96, Callao, Mo. 63534.

In the event of a fire or medical emergency call 911 immediately. The use of 911 system will provide the most efficient response to any emergency that

ELMER NEWS

Mady Tipton 7th Birthday Party: Mady Tipton celebrated her 7th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 5 at her home in Trenton.

The theme was My Little Pony. Her favorite is Rainbow Dash so there was a rainbow of balloons in the backyard. The family enjoyed lunch and friends joined Mady for games, and cake and ice cream.

The girls had a time of craft making, all joined in the dart throw. They enjoyed bobbing for apples and hair painting. Those present were Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton; Roger, Betty and Matt Tipton of Macon; Paul and Sheila Woods of Boonville; Tommy and Karen Baker of Macon;

Verna Buck family in Elmer after attending services for Peggy Thomas in La Plata. Also attending from out of town were Ronnie Brown, Richard and Stephanie Brown and children of Linwood, K., Raymond Ward, Amy and son of High Pt., N., Johnny Edmonds, Danny and Debbie of Silvis, IL, Linda Walker and daughters of Galesburg, IL, Pat Thomas and Jay of Kiln, MS, David and Katy Thomas and family of Knoxville, IA, Rev. and Mrs. Carl Helm of Greensburg, KS and Jared Helm.

Eddie Buck, Barb Englehard, Karen Osborne, and Verna Buck enjoyed dinner at AJ’s in Macon Saturday evening to help celebrate Karen’s birthday.

Sunday dinner guests of Verna Buck were Mike Buck, W.R. and Barbara Buck and Eva and Bobbi Hamlin.

Christy Bohnet and family of Ankeny, IA were recent weekend guests of Lenora Grear.

Betty Forsee and Julie of Columbia were recent Saturday visitors of June Hagers.

might occur. The nonemergency number for questions and concerns is 660-651-1117.

If you choose to burn a large fuel source such as: CRP, brush pile please calls the non-emergency 911 number at 660-385-1911.

This will keep the Fire Department from being called out and the property owner being charged for our services.

The Fire Board invites everyone to attend the annual meeting, enjoy the free meal, and take part in the management of your Fire Department. Please purchase your fire tag or tags at the annual meeting, and before January 31,2014.

If you are interested in serving as a Fire Department volunteer or if you have any comments. questions, or advice ,please feel free to contact the Fire Chief, Tyler Hall at 660651-1117, or any of the following board members: Tom Sommerfeldt, 660768-5502, Josh Bunse, Pat Wicker,Ryan Walker,Paul Murphy, Shirley Techau, or Bill Cook.

Pam Burris Reta Tipton of Macon; Eva Foley of Blue Springs; Kathy DeShon of Blue Springs; Shawn and Jennipher Burris of Moberly; Dean and Pam Burris of Elmer; Lanie and Gabby of Trenton. Mady enjoyed several presents. A wild turkey crashed her birthday party too.

Pam Burris called recently on Phyllis West.

Elmer Baptist Church Held Revival: The Elmer Baptist Church held a revival October 6-9. The theme was “Who Is Jesus.” Several area churches came on Sunday. Attendance Sunday night was 38, Monday night 18,Tuesday night 15, and Wednesday night 19. After, everyone enjoyed a time of fellowship. Pastor Zach Vicars was the evangelist, Bro. John Gorham was song leader and Sue Cavender was the pianist.

Pam Burris attended the Thousand Hills Assoc.

WMU South Quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 along with 40+ others.

The Senior Songsters of Kirksville provided music. The guest speaker was Lauren McElhaney of Bevier/Columbia speaking about her year in Greece on missions.

Dean and Pam Burris called on Verna Buck last week.

Asher Kimbrough of Moberly called on his grandparents, Dean and Pam Burris recently.

Pastor Zach and Amy Vicars last Sunday will be Nov. 24, 2013. We will be having a going away dinner following morning worship and welcoming time for Bro. Danny and Donna Welte as he serves as interim while we try to find a new pastor. All are welcome to come.

Zach Kimbrough of Moberly called on his grandparents, Dean and Pam Burris on Thursday.

Dean and Pam Burris attended the funeral of Peggy Thomas on Thursday. I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to her family.

Billy Pippin will be filling the pulpit at Elmer on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.

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On Friday, October 25, residents at Clarence Care Center enjoyed the first Fall Festival. Activities Director, Holly Beall, hopes to make this an annual event.

The festival included a raffle with proceeds to help the activity fund, a pumpkin decorating contest and music provided by Shirley Harrison. The staff made desserts for the residents and Jim and Debbie Peters of Holliday, Missouri made homemade apple cider.

(Full payment of $24 must be paid to get 4th week free.)

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Residents enjoy their pumpkin-themed desserts made by the staff.

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MIDWEST SHARPENING SERVICE: is pleased to announce that you may now leave items to be sharpened at the La Plata Lumber Company for twice-weekly pickup and delivery. For more information call 660-488-5572.

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FOUND Activities Director, Holly Beall, helped residents choose their dessert.

Shirley Carrison entertains residents at the Fall Festival.

2 DOGS: Brindle Boxer and a Beagle. For more information or if you would like to adopt these adorable pets, contact La Plata City Hall at 660-332-7166.

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ATLANTA NEWS Sunday evening supper guests of Ronnie and Beth Garnett, Mick and Grady were Josh and Shannon Garnett and Kennedy Garnett.

Thursday supper guests of Marsha Hammons were Dolores Harpster, Jennie York, Linda Phillips and Carolyn Read. They celebrated Dolores’ birthday.

Wednesday Amy King and Rhoda Graham had

Marsha Hammons doctor appointments in Kirksville. They ate out and also did some shopping while they were in Kirksville.

Mae Graham and Rhoda Graham went to Macon on Business Thursday.

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Each month, one of these great local restaurants will be featured! Please look for our Restaurant guide in the last issue of every month. Tell them you saw thier ad in The Home Press!

R E S TAU R A N T G U I D E AJ’s Eat & Drink...The Steakhouse

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here are many stories of the way people meet, fall in love and become a wonderful happy couple for many years.

Such is a story of two restaurants, both successful in their own right, one the parent of the other. This story is about “The Pear Tree of Bevier Missouri”.

Known for its magical atmosphere and perfectly served food, The Pear Tree was destination for people from all over the world. Birthdays, anniversaries, club events, business dinners and parties for all occasions and for “no occasion – just because.”

After decades of success, The Pear Tree gave birth to a new restaurant called AJ’s Eat and Drink, located in Macon. A smash success offering the bar and Grill atmosphere with many favorites cooked and served with The Pear Tree perfection as expected.

The Pear Tree of Bevier tragically ended in November of 2012 through the harsh reality of fire.

Now, after nearly a year later, is the dawning of a new era... AJ’s Eat and Drink becomes “AJ’s Eat and Drink...

The Steakhouse”, now serving The Pear Tree’s traditional favorites along with

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those of AJ’s Eat and Drink.

The new blended menu provides a perfect balance to the taste buds for everybody. Offering the delectable Pear Tree Salad, amazing battered fried lobster, along with mouthwatering black Angus beef steaks, prime rib accompanied by their famous homemade golden onion rings served with perfection.

On the same menu you’ll find the very best of AJ’s, including The tower burger, tenderloin sandwiches and fries. All cooked and served the “The Pear Tree way”.

Now, the holidays, “AJ’s Eat and Drink...The Steakhouse” is taking reservations for your holiday parties.

Perfect for your office, club or church party, special rooms are available.

Call 660-385-1500 to make yours.

BAR & GRILL FOOD • SPIRITS • POOL

101 W. Front Avenue New Cambria Missouri 63558

660-226-5999

Mon - Sat: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Sun: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

660-226-5999

La Pachanga 660-956-9015 1155 North Brown St. in La Plata

South 63 Cafe’ Hours: Sun.–Thur.: 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri. and Sat.: 11:00 am–10:30 pm Delivery Mon.–Sun.: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ugo’s 1116 Country Club Dr. Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-6336 Sun-Thurs 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm Family Restaurant Open 7 Days Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Breakfast All Day

409 N. Missouri St. Macon, MO 63552 660-395-2500

Mon - Sat 6 am to 3 pm Sunday 6 am to 2 pm

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PIZZALAND

Pizza Pasta Salad DINE IN OR DELIVERY

200 North Macon in Bevier 660-773-5334 Mon - Thu: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Raspberry’s Bar-BQ Specializing in Smoked Pork, Beef & Chicken!

We also have Shrimp & Fish!

HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11 am-8pm; Fri-Sat 11-9 Closed Sundays DINE-IN OR CARRY OUT! Hwy 63 North, Macon 660-385-1436

Open Monday - Saturday 6 am to 2 pm 1107 S Missouri St Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-3201

Rosie’s Northtown Cafe

“Where Good Friends Meet”

FEATURING: Broasted Chicken - Thursdays and Saturdays Broasted Catfish - Fridays 2801 N Baltimore • Kirksville Open Monday - Saturday 5 am to 9 pm Sunday 6 am to 2 pm

2101 North Baltimore Street Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 665-6002

660-665-6002

Hours of Operation Sunday: 12:00am - 9:00pm Monday: 6am - 12:00am Tuesday - Saturday: 24 Hours

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