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2012 Spring Turkey Season to begin April 16th Warm weather could boost turkey hunters’ longterm prospects. Improved reproduction last year, plentiful acorns and a mild winter all favor a rebound of turkey numbers. Mild winter and early spring weather shifts the balance a little more in favor of a population rebound for Missouri’s wild-turkey flock, but it won’t have much effect on this year’s spring turkey season, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).
County remained above freezing on 32 days during the same period, compared to just four above-freezing days in 2011. “With the good acorn crop we had last fall and the very mild winter, our turkey population is in as good of condition as you could ever hope for at this time of year,” says Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle, who is in charge of wild-turkey management for MDC. “Hens should be in great condition going into the nesting season this year.”
According to the University of Missouri’s Historical Agricultural Weather Database, temperatures between Jan. 1 and March 15 averaged nearly seven degrees warmer than the previous 10 years in central Missouri. The temperature at the University’s Sanborn Field in Boone
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Wayne McGee, Water & Waste Superintendant for the City of Beiver was awarded a plaque for his service of 31 plus years. McGee was issued an award on March 28, 2012 by the Department of Natural Resourses. The award was for service in the water works field since 1981 in varying capacities. Safeguarding health and property and rendering distinguished service to the citizens of Missouri. The Tenure of service citation was for 31 years membership in the American Water Works Association and 31 years in the water works field.
BEVIER STUDENT OF THE WEEK LOUIS FIQUET
The Bucklin American Legion Auxiliary, Post 57, hosted a Tea March 24, honoring those with 15-40 year pins of faithful membership to the Auxiliary. Pictured front row left to right: Carol Kinnison with 25 years, Marilyn Williams with 25 years, Autumn Lindsay with 15 years, and Betty Jo Shoemaker with 40 years. The back row, Debbie Reid Treasurer, Carolyn Payne Secretary, and Wilma Jobson President. Not pictured: 15 year pins, Moriah Brehm, Kaitlin Gall, Gracyn Hanson, Lorena Thomas, and Annabell Thomas. 20 year pins, Brittany Gall, Lori Hanson, Lisa Finney, and Clydene Jones. 25 year pins, Stephanie McNeil, and Laura Pearcy. 30 year pin Mary Hulett. 35 year pins, Molly Tanner, Kara Robinson, Kimi Brooks, DaNee Leamons, and Rachel Hughes. 40 year pins, Kyra Brehm, and Beth Lutes. Life Member Linda Davis. Congratulations to all the wonderful ladies.
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR CRP SIGN-UP AND RE-ENROLLMENT
LOUIS FIQUET Grade: 12 Parents: Dr. Louis and Jeanne Marie Fiquet Favorite Subject: Media Class Extra-Curricular Activities: Acting in local theater, Film Editing, and Varsity Baseball Future Plans: Attend Moberly Area Community College and then transfer to a four year program to obtain a major in acting and film editing.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson today announced that the sign-up deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been extended to April 13, 2012. “Due to strong interest in CRP, the decision was made to extend CRP signup 43 for an additional week. I encourage all eligible farmers and ranchers to take advantage of this opportunity to participate in CRP,” said Nelson. “Whether new enrollees or re-enrolling existing CRP contracts, producers who sign up for CRP help to conserve land and improve our soil, water, air and wildlife habitat resources.” After the CRP general sign-up ends on April 13, FSA will evaluate offers based on cost and the Environmental Benefits Index (EBI). The EBI takes into consideration variables such as wildlife habitat, water quality protection, soil erosion reduction, air quality
protection and other enduring benefits. Accepted offers will become effective Oct. 1, 2012. CRP is a voluntary program available to agricultural producers to help them use environmentally sensitive land for conservation benefits. Producers enrolled in CRP plant long-term, resource-conserving covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion and develop wildlife habitat. In return, USDA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Contract duration is between 10 and 15 years. Producers with expiring contracts and producers with environmentally sensitive land are encouraged to evaluate their options under CRP. CRP has a 25-year legacy of successfully protecting the nation’s natural resources through voluntary participation, while providing significant economic and environmental benefits to rural communities across the United States. Currently, about 30 million acres
are enrolled in CRP. CRP continues to make major contributions to national efforts to improve water and air quality, prevent soil erosion by protecting the most sensitive areas including those prone to flash flooding and runoff. At the same time, CRP has helped increase populations of pheasants, quail, ducks, and other rare species, like the sage grouse, the lesser prairie chicken, and others. Highlights of CRP include: CRP has restored more than two million acres of wetlands and two million acres of riparian buffers; Each year, CRP keeps more than 600 million pounds of nitrogen and more than 100 million pounds of phosphorous from flowing into our nation’s streams, rivers, and lakes. CRP provides $1.8 billion annually to landowners—dollars that make their way into local economies, supporting
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LOCAL NEWS
Stump Your It’s Time to Bake the Biscuits! Friends!
Do you have a photo from the past? Send it in and Stump Your Friends! (photos will be returned) This week’s photo was taken in 1994-1994. Can you guess who this little guy is? Last week’s Stump Your Friends Photo was of Roland Jones and Norma Biondi Congratulations to Kathy Cunningham of Bevier, Elna Williams of New Cambria and Patty Greenwood of Anabel!
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Deadline Extended For CRP Sign-Up and re-enrollment Continued from page 1A small businesses and creating jobs; and CRP is the largest private lands carbon sequestration program in the country. By placing vulnerable cropland into conservation, CRP sequesters carbon in plants and soil, and reduces both fuel and fertilizer usage. In 2010, CRP resulted in carbon sequestration equal to taking almost 10 million cars off the road. In 2011, USDA enrolled a record number of acres of private working lands in conservation programs, working with more than 500,000 farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices that clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and prevent soil erosion. More-
over, the Obama Administration, with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s leadership, has worked tirelessly to strengthen rural America, implement the Farm Bill, maintain a strong farm safety net, and create opportunities for America’s farmers and ranchers. U.S. agriculture is currently experiencing one of its most productive periods in American history thanks to the productivity, resiliency, and resourcefulness of our producers. Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA service center or visit FSA’s website at http://www.fsa.usda. gov/crp for additional information regarding CRP.
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Pictured is Cindy Maher holding her well deserved plaque for being the TriStar Ventures 2012 Biscuit Bake off winner along with Hardees’s General Manager Karen Arment (Right). Cindy received a paid trip to St. Louis including a stay at a 4 Star Hotel,Tour of the Arch, Dinner and a small cash award along with the plaque. Tri-Star Ventures owns 30 Hardees Franchise stores throughout three states. There were 7 General Managers and 7 Biscuit Makers chosen to compete in this year’s District Bake Off in Hannibal, MO Karen Arment, General Manager of the Macon Franchise, said the idea to hold a bake off was from the Regional District Manager that over see’s all 30 stores. All the General Managers had to get recertified in the biscuit making process and go back to their stores to retrain the biscuit makers. There was a district competition held in Hannibal, MO which both GM’s and Biscuit Makers competed. Cindy Maher took first place in the district competition among the Biscuit Makers which gave her the opportunity to travel to the World Hardees’s Headquarters in St. Louis, MO to compete for the title. Cindy arrived in St. Louis on March 29th and was able to take in a few sites
before the competition on the 30th. She was treated to a tour of the Arch as well as a nice dinner at Carmine’s Steak House. Cindy said the bake off was very serious. They were judged on time, consistency, presentation, taste as well as height and weight of the biscuits. The final competition consisted of 4 GM’s and 4 Biscuit Makers. Cindy took home the first place award as a Biscuit Maker and now has to defend her title of being the best of the best within all 30 Tri-Star Ventures Stores. Cindy said she was fortunate to have her GM and DM there with her. “ It was a nerve wrecking time, but I loved it!” Cindy recalls the day before leaving for competition some of the regular customers come in and wished her luck. She is very passionate about her work and loves all the people. Cindy did confessed to a special ingredient she adds to her biscuits…which is every time she starts a new batch, she says a little prayer to bless them so they come out perfect every time. Cindy has been with Hardees for about a year now. She and her husband Shawn live in Atlanta, MO. She has one daughter, Cathlena that lives in Las Vegas and a 5 year old granddaughter Kailee.
2012 Spring Turkey Season to begin April 16th Continued from page 1A That is good news, but hunters are more likely to be interested in how this year’s unusual weather will affect hunting. The answer, according to Isabelle, is not much. “The warm weather we’ve been having really does not affect wild turkeys’ breeding and nesting behavior all that much,” says Isabelle. “The amount of daylight is the primary trigger for the start of turkey breeding activities, so even though spring is certainly ahead of schedule this year, it won’t make that much difference.” What will change, says Isabelle, is the amount of foliage on trees during turkey season. Leaves tend to absorb sound, making it harder for hunters to hear turkeys gobble. That can make hunting a bit more challenging, but Isabelle says moredeveloped foliage also offers hunters an advantage. “Foliage can work to the hunter’s advantage by allowing the hunter to get set up on a gobbler without being seen. A lot of hunters prefer hunting with more foliage on the trees for that very reason.” Even with a good crop of poults, however, Isabelle estimated the size of the statewide turkey flock at approximately 440,000 last fall. That was down approximately 30 percent from 2001. The main cause of the decrease was several years of extremely unfavorable weather during the nesting and brood-rearing period from April through June. Neighboring states’ turkey flocks have suffered similar setbacks. “We aren’t alone,” said Isabelle. “Above-average rainfall has taken a toll on turkeys across parts of the Midwest over the past few years. Poults are susceptible to hypothermia, so cold, wet weather is very hard on them. We got a break from the weather last year, and the birds
responded just as we knew they would.” The response showed up in a whopping 98-percent increase in the number of turkeys reported in field surveys in northeastern Missouri last year compared to 2010. Turkey observations increased in nearly every region of the state in 2011, but the rebound varied widely among regions. One of the best measures of nesting success is the poult-to-hen ratio, which provides an idea of the success of the nesting and brood-rearing seasons. Last year’s poult-to-hen ratios were up by 91 and 100 percent in northeastern Missouri and the eastern Ozarks, respectively, compared to 2010. At the other end of the spectrum, the poult-to-hen ratio decreased by 26 percent in the Mississippi lowlands of southeastern Missouri. In Northwestern Missouri, the ratio was 17 percent higher than in 2010. The remaining five regions, encompassing the western Ozarks, the Ozark border, the western prairie region and the tier of counties just north and south of the Missouri River in eastern Missouri, recorded increases ranging from 27 to 92 percent. To view a map showing regional results of the 2011 Wild Turkey Brood Survey Report, visit http://go.usa.gov/E8S. Missouri’s youth spring turkey season comes early this year – March 31 and April 1 – to avoid a conflict with the Easter weekend. The regular spring turkey season is April 16 through May 6. Regulations remain the same as last year with a few exceptions, such as changes that apply to certain conservation areas. For details, see the 2012 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulation and Information booklet, which it is available wherever hunting permits are sold or at http://go.usa.gov/ EIW.
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LOCAL NEWS
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: “The Tree House Cafe”
The late John (Buck) Sparkman and his son Johnny (Sparky) opened a small coffee shop / Hang Out some 21 years ago. Sparky is still running the business to this day. It’s not only a coffee shop, but you can order breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, as well as enjoy some good coffee and hear the latest gossip. There’s a pool table in the back so you can play a game of pool while you’re waiting on your food to be cooked fresh by Sparky himself! He’s a one man business and does it all from Chief Cook to Bottle Washer! Sparky is known by all in Bevier and is very active with the school sports. He can tell you about every High School game and give you the stats of each player. His favorite things are sports and cars. The Tree House Café is open Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Shoe Drive To Be Held Save Lives with Hamilton Street Baptist Church by Giving Your Shoes the Boot! Bring your gently used and new shoes to Hamilton Street Baptist Church, 802 W. Hamilton Street, Kirksville, Mo, from April 22 – May 13 and, Hamilton Street Baptist Church with ShoemanWater Projects will turn your shoes into clean drinking water. Shoeman Water Projects is a ministry of Eagle Wings Ministries, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 charity, working to alleviate as much human suffering as possible. They pick up gently used and new shoes year round from shoe drives. Once collected, The Shoeman gives a second life to the shoes, selling them to exporters, providing affordable shoes in the developing world. The money from the sale of the shoes is used to purchase well drilling rigs, water purification systems, and other supplies to bring clean, fresh water to those in need. The shoes stay out of landfills and become much needed affordable shoes. Having collected over 1.5 million pairs of shoes since August of 2008, the
non-profit Shoeman Water Projects has sent four water drilling rigs to Kenya and water purifications system teams to Haiti. Even before the devastating earthquake, 40% of Haiti’s people did not have access to clean water. Contaminated ground water is the leading cause of infant mortality, and deadly hepatitis. Cholera and dysentery take many adult lives. In Kenya’s dry lands girls must often forgo school to instead walk miles and miles each day to collect dirty, unsafe water for their families and live stock. By donating your shoes, you save the landfill, and you save lives. It is as simple as that! To participate, give your shoes the boot by donating your gently used and new shoes, tied or rubber-banded into pairs and drop them off at Hamilton Street Baptist Church from April 22 – May 13, M-F from 8-12, 1-5. For more information about the Hamilton Street Baptist Church shoe drive contact Kay Shelby at the church, 660-665-4633, hsbc@sbcglobal.net or www.hamiltonstreet.org. Charles Jackson is pastor of Hamilton Street Baptist Church.
Lighthouse Assembly Of God Presents Play Lighthouse Assembly of God Mega Sports Program Youth Play presents “Incredible Journey“, Sunday night at 6:00 on April 15th at the Lighthouse Assembly of God on Highway 63 North, La Plata, MO. Come let our kids tell you the incredC Y
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ible story of Easter. Meet the cast and have refreshments and fellowship after the program. Everyone welcome. Hope to see you there.
MU to Host Free Online Tax Preparation Site With less than two weeks remaining before the deadline to file 2011 tax returns, many people have still not filed. To assist Missourians with their tax return preparation, tax experts in the personal financial planning department in the College of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Missouri and MU Extension are hosting a Free Assisted Self Tax (FAST) preparation site on three dates in April. On April 4, April 11, and April 18, Missourians will be able to file their taxes for free online at a University of Missouri computer lab. Free assistance also will be available for those who have questions about their returns. Andrew Zumwalt, an associate state specialist for financial planning and a member of the University of Missouri Extension faculty, says the FAST site program not only helps participants file
their taxes free of charge, but also provides MU students a great learning experience. “The MU students who will provide assistance for filers at the FAST site have been through IRS training and certification,” Zumwalt said. “Those who qualify can file their tax returns for free, and students learn how to communicate with clients about money.” The MU FAST site will be held in 147 Stanley Hall on the MU campus. “The IRS is using a new online refund system this year,”
Zumwalt said. “While ultimately it should be faster and easier to use, they are still working out some kinks, so we are seeing refunds delayed by as much as week. If people are counting on receiving their refunds quickly, we urge them to do it sooner rather than later so they don’t get caught off guard by the longer wait.” To find an MU Extension-run VITA site in the Columbia area, visit: http://extension.missouri. edu/hes/taxed/vitasites. htm
Cole D Merrill, AAMS® Financial Advisor .
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OES SPRING ART & CRAFT SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 9:00am - 2:00pm Macon United Methodist Church 208 Pearl Street, Macon, MO 63552
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
ART STUDENT OF THE WEEK
What a Catch! BY KATHY LIEBHART EDITOR kathy@maconhomepress.com
It’s time for a fish fry!!! That’s what we have been hearing the last week or so, however we need someone to catch them first! I have a son in law that is a “fishing fool”, a son that used to be one but only goes once in a while now and a husband that just likes to eat them and maybe throw a line in every now and again. As for me, if I want fish, there’s always Long John Silvers! Just this week we loaded up and headed out to do a little fishing. This event really should have been filmed. There were 7 of us grilling at our house and all the sudden my son in law gets a phone call of how the fish are really biting! Since there are too many of us to fit in one vehicle we had to take the bus. If you haven’t seen our bus, you’re missing a good laugh; it’s an old school bus with no seats and says “Keota Kadillac” down the side. Talk about being a red neck, I just sit low in the seat and hope nobody notices me. We get to our destination and my daughter throws her line in and immediately catches a bass! My son takes out on the Kayak and catches two. My son in law was on the other side of the pond fishing for Crappie as the rest of us were just standing on the dam fishing. That’s when it got exciting! My daughter asked me to help my granddaughter cast her pole, since I wasn’t fishing. My exact words to her were, “I’m the last person that should be helping her fish, and I don’t know anything about it”. If she were to catch one, I wouldn’t touch it anyway! But since I am a wonderful grandma and would do anything for my kids and grandkids I gladly went to help. My daughter rigged the pole and cast it out for my granddaughter who is 2 years old. My grand-
LIEBHART daughter was reeling in the line and set the pole on the ground. I was thinking that she was already tired of fishing, which suited me just fine, so I picked up the pole to reel it in for her. She grabbed the pole from my hand and said “NO Nana, you let it sit and when a fish is on it then you pull it up!” “OH, I’m sorry, I didn’t know that.” I said. A few minutes passed and she began to real the line in, she gave it a big yank and said “Oh” and dropped the pole. I was there to help her so I grabbed up the pole and started reeling it in and of course it had hung up on something so I yanked and pulled until the line broke. That’s when I heard these words out of my granddaughter’s mouth. “Nana!!! It’s in my butt!!!!!” And yes, it really was, when she pulled the line out the jig stuck in the back of her pants so…..when I was “helping”, I was actually making it worse. No wonder the line broke, I was pulling on a 40 lb little girl!!! The sad part of this whole escapade is I truly think my 2 year old granddaughter was a little disgusted with me and just stood there looking at me with this “I can’t believe you did that” look on her face. Needless to say, I don’t think I will be asked to help anyone fish anymore! But just think of the story she can tell her friends one day. I can hear it now…”My grandma can’t even fish”.
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From the Desk of the Worship Center Luke 10:40, 41 the story.
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Martha is in the kitchen, overwhelmed with the preparation of the meal, and Mary is sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to his words. Martha asked Jesus, “Don’t you care that Mary is in here sitting at your feet, while I am left with all the responsibility of the meal?” Have you ever asked yourself if Jesus even cares about what you’re trying to do? Martha was asking Jesus if he knew how much work there was to be done. Jesus answered by saying, “You’re too busy with too many things, and besides Martha has chosen the best thing.” Mathew Henry Commentary states: she (Martha) is so distressed, she is divided, and disturbed by the weight of life, and no longer has any idea of what is important, or needed. We must remember what is most important when we are busy trying to get things just right. C Y
I’m sure every mother has spent her time in the kitchen wondering if any one notices how busy she is or if any one cares. Nothing takes preeminence over sitting at the feet of Jesus. Do we have time to commune with the Spirit when he comes by? He may have come by with your answer, with your strength, with encouragement. Were you too busy to receive your answer? There is a lot of room at the feet of Jesus, and Jesus does group therapy. The old song says “though millions have come there is still room for one, there is room at the cross for you”. Stress can come between God and us. Being too busy for God is simply being too busy. When the Holy Spirit visits we must not be so busy that we fail to notice him. Martha also could have set at Jesus feet. Pastor Ron Thomason
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The Bevier Art Student of the Week is Jenna Ross. Jenna, a senior, is the daughter of Tiann Bilinski and Simon Ross. Her art work, created with ballpoint pen is title,”Snapshots of Me”.
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Titanic Centennial Weekend Planned The sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic on April 15, 1912 has been the subject of fascination for nearly a century. Before air travel, the ocean liner was the most impressive and luxurious form of transportation in the world, embodying opulence and man’s continuing technical achievement. When launched, the White Star Line’s Titanic, with the height of an eleven-story building and 883 feet in length (1/6 of a mile), was the largest man-made object ever to travel. The story of the “unsinkable” ship on its maiden voyage and the heroism and courage of its passengers and crew have been immortalized
in blockbuster films, a Broadway musical, and in numerous documentaries and books. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the Fox Theatre and the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission have planned a Commemorative Weekend of events. The three events range from $10 to $500, so everyone can “step back in time” and experience the history, fashion, food and music of the elegant Edwardian Era. For more information about the Titanic Centennial weekend call: 314657-5033
And Turkey Season Begins! What do you do with your leftover turkey? Following is a recipe submitted by Tatum Watkins of Bevier. Ring of Turkey, 1C. Mayonnaise, 2 TS Dijon Mustard, 2TS Fresh Parsley (Chopped), 2TS Fresh Chives (Chopped), 2C. Cooked Wild Turkey (Chopped), 4 Slices cooked bacon(chopped), 1 C Shredded Cheese 2 (8oz) Cans Refrigerated Crescent Rolls Combine mayonnaise, mustard, parsley and chives & mix well. In a separate bowl combine turkey and bacon, add cheese and 1/3 cup of mayonnaise mixture, mix well. Separate crescent rolls into triangles and arrange the triangles into a circle on a round baking stone or pizza pan with the wide ends in the center and the points toward the outside. There will be an opening in the center. Place turkey mixture onto the widest end of each triangle. Bring points of triangles over filling and tuck under the wide end. Filling does not need to be covered completely. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with the remainder of mayonnaise mixture in center of the ring for dipping.
Everyone enjoys trying new recipes. You may find something new to add to your weekly menu. We love to hear from our readers! Please submit your favorite recipe and we will publish it in one of our issues. Mail to Home Press South, PO Box 65, Bevier, MO 63532 Attn: Reader’s Kitchen
BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE
4 Reg. Cans of Van Camp Pork n Beans 1 lb. Hamburger 1 ½ Lg. White Onion (Diced) Salt & Pepper Ketchup Brown Sugar Apple Cider Vinegar
If using glass dish spray with Pam Brown hanmburger and add onion, salt and pepper to taste. In a casserole dish, add beans (drained), ½ tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 ½ Cup ketchup and 1 Cup Brown Sugar. Mix thoroughly, add hamburger and mix well. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Submitted by Beth Faught BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
4 C. Self-Rising Flour 1 tbs. Sugar 1 tbs. Baking Powder 2 C. Buttermilk 2/3 C. Shortening Mix together, but do not knead. Roll out into 1” thick. Cut and brush tops with additional buttermilk. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. C Y
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COMMUNITY NEWS by Jayne Roberts BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE An open house for Rowland Roberts 90th, April 8th, birthday will be held Sunday afternoon, April 15th, at the Callao American, Legion Hall from 2:30 --4:30 p. m. Come by and have a piece of a 90 year olds birthday cake And ice cream. No gifts please. Return from Trip Mariam Farrington, along with her daughter, Sharon Melson and a friend, Becky Wheeler, returned from a trip to Anacortes, WA. While there they visited with mariams sister in law, Irene Hofferth and her sons Tim and Brian and their families. They went to a stage play “The Wizard of Oz”, and seen unique shops throughout the area including Washington Park and Deception Pass. COWBOY CHURCH The Macon County Cowboy Church met
Thursday evening at the 36 & 3 One Stop in Callao. Bernard Hepworth gave the opening prayer. Ron Thomason, Chris Palmer and Ruth Adams brought several musical numbers. Jim Fitzgerald brought the message and closing prayer. The meeting was closed with the group singing “Your Anchor Holds”. The Church meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm CALLAO AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY The next meeting for the Callao American Legion and Auxiliary will be April 12th with a carry in supper at 6:30 pm. Members are asked to bring a salad or desert. Anyone interested in becoming a member of Sons of the American Legion are urged to attend. If you have any new or information for Callao Chatter, please email to Jayne Roberts at rplace@ cvalley.net.
Callao C-8 School News April is a busy month for the Callao C-8 students. Students will be participating in a day of “Read In” activities, attending the Food Power program presentation at Atlanta [K-6], visiting the Macon County Museum [7-8], Children’s Literature Festival at Truman State University [3-6], visiting the Missouri Department of Conservation [K-2}, and MAP testing [3-8]. The Children’s Literature Festival will take place on Friday, April 20th. Our students in grades 3-6 will attend the festival to listen to published authors talk about their books and the book writing process. Mrs. Mitten’s third/fourth grade students will see Henry Cole, Eric Berlin and Kate Klise. Mrs. Mattingly’s fifth/sixth grade students will see Mary Downing Hahn, Kirby Larson and Lulu Delacre. More information about the author’s is located on the Truman State University website: http://library. truman.edu Children’s Literature Festival This is a wonderful learning experience for all of our writers. The school has had the pleasure of receiving a grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation again this year. The grant makes it possible for the teachers to acquire supplies and materials to teach aspects of conservation to the students in grades K-2. Along with instructional materials, students will be taking two field trips to reinforce what they have learned. On April 30th,
students will travel the Missouri Conservation Regional Office in Kirksville. On May 4th, they will travel to a local farm to visit. MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) testing is quickly approaching. We will begin the testing the third week of April. We will be testing on April 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th and 25th. MAP testing takes place in grades 3-8. It is extremely important that students be in attendance, have plenty of rest and start their day with a good breakfast. This will put students in position of doing their best work on their tests. Middle School track meet dates for this spring: April 10th – LaPlata (3:30 pm); April 24th – Westran (4:00 pm); May 2nd – Linn Co (9:30 am). REMINDER: We have one day to make-up this year due to having to take a “flu” day on March 2nd. We WILL be in session on Tuesday, April 10th. This day was originally scheduled to be part of Easter break. April 10th will be a full school day. Easter break is Friday, April 6th to Monday, April 9th. Callao C-8 will hold Kindergarten screenings on Friday, April 27th. The screenings will be held from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. If you have or know of any kindergarten age (will be five by August 1, 2012) child living in the Callao school district, please contact the school office. Appointments can be made by contacting Mrs. Elam at 660-768-5541.
City of Bevier Update Beth Faught will be leaving the position as City Clerk. Beth’s last day will be April 12th. Trinette Peukert will be appointed as the acting City Clerk at the next City Council meeting on April 19th.
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There will be a reception for Beth on April 12th at Ugo’s Pizzaland from 1:00 to 3:00 pm to celebrate her 9 years of service to the City of Bevier. Come and wish Beth luck in her future endeavors.
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by Doris Noah Otha Vobornik turned 90! The American Legion Hall was crowded with well wishers March 31, 2012 in honor of Otha Vobornik’s 90th birthday. Otha’s family had prepared an exceptional party. A sunny afternoon, good live country music, an abundance of food and 169 friends and family coming in all through the afternoon to say, “Happy Birthday”. This adds up to a great day. HIGH HILL CEMETERY ASSOC. MEETS President Leroy Main called the annual meeting of the High Hill Cemetery Association to order at 1:30 p m on April 1, 2012. A quorum was present to conduct the business of the association. Board members present were Frances Jenkins, Donna Huff, Doris Noah, Amber Woods, Mabel and Leroy Main. Amber Woods gave the secretary/ treasurer report. The books had been audited and were in good order. Amber’s reports were accepted as given. Tina Clapp told Leroy they could no longer mow and tend the cemetery as they had for the past few years. Doug Finney was contacted and his Lawnboyz will mow the cemetery for the same price the Clapps received last seasoThe need to have old floral arrangements cleaned up before mowing was discussed. Volunteers will take care of this right away.Amber will include in the annual newsletter a request for those visiting the graves to please dispose of old flowers in the barrels provided.Rita Ross had requested removal of a large cedar tree from their family plot. Leroy Main agreed to see this was taken care of.Meeting adjourned by Pres. Leroy Main at 2:15 p m. MILLERS HONORED Jim and Cherry Miller were married on March 24, 1962 in Waukegan, Illinois. The Miller’s were honored at the Mount Zion Methodist Church north of New Cambria with a reception on March 25, 2012. Their 50th anniversary was celebrated with members of the church serving sandwiches, decorated cakes and punch. A brief magic show was given by Bucklin’s resident magician, Al Petrik. The Miller’s daughter and her 5 children were able to come from Ava, Missouri for the day with her parents. According to Cherry, the couple’s spokesperson, it was a great day and one they will never forget. So many friends and family worked to make it just perfect in every way. CITY WIDE YARD SALES Annie Jones assured me she and Verlain Frye are hoping to schedule spring city wide yard sales before very long. As soon as they set a date we will have it in the paper. SERVICE RECORD BOOK Have you ever heard of this book? SERVICE RECORD OF WW I AND WW II OF BUCKLIN AND COMMUNITY. Dolores Baugher recently obtained a copy and found it interesting and unusual. It would be good to know if anyone else has a copy of this old book. Call me at 660 695 3600 if you have any information. IS THERE A DOCTOR FOR THE HOUSE ? An email came to me this week with an inter-
esting request, “Could we advertise for a Doctor to come serve our area?”. The writer had been to a doctor in a nearby town and the doctor mentioned having too many patients and not enough energy to serve everyone. It is not certain how a person advertizes for a doctor so the writer said we should mention it in the paper. It is for sure it pays to advertise: let’s see what comes of this. SPRING CLEANING ON LATHROP STREET Dolores Baugher enjoyed her daughter ,Beverly Blackwell, coming from Hallsville for a couple of days to help mom with some spring cleaning. Roger and Arleta (Baugher) Stone came from their farm up north of town to help out as well and according to Dolores a lot was accomplished. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Frances Jenkins celebrated her April 3rd birthday a few days early when David Jenkins and Johnna Bixenman treated her to dinner. Sunday, April 1, they went to Macon for dinner and a good visit. PLANNING AHEAD Phone lines are buzzing as members of the Civic Club make arrangements to serve lunch at the Heartland Wildlife Ranches, LLC auction on April 19, here in town. The ‘old school house’ and 1 full block of land will be offered for sale. Carroll Switzer said his mom, Eva (Finney) Switzer , was a member of the first class to graduate in that school building in 1929. A lot of memories go with that old building. It would be great to see it restored but that seems out of the question today. Folks when you come to the sale you will want to stop by the lunch stand for a good sandwich, homemade pie and hot coffee. ODDS ‘N ENDS Remember the Citizen’s Appreciation Dinner on April 26, at the park. This is a free meal given by the Civic Club as a token of appreciation for all the community support they receive throughout the year. No donation is expected or accepted. Call Deb Reid at 695-3557 if you have any questions. Do you remember this? In 1971 you could buy a king size box of Tide detergent for $1.19, a half gallon of ice cream for 69 cents and 5 cans of green beans would cost you $1.00. Premium choice ground beef was offered for 59 cents a pound. (Thanks Lori Davis for bringing this 41 year old ad to us). A tip of our faded garden hat to Rick and Patti Gilmore. The April Fool article in the Bits From Bucklin a couple of weeks ago ( about the couple who started for Chillicothe and went to Kirksville instead) has resulted in a lot of good natured joking. The Gilmores are good sports. They really appreciate neighbors offering to furnish a road map the next time they head for Chillicothe. Do you have an item for the Bits From Bucklin? If so please call me at 660 695 3600, email dnoah112@gmail.com or come by our house anytime with your news. Each item is appreciated and is just what it takes to make the news “newsy”. Enjoy, Doris Noah
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Brunswick Legion Post And Auxiliary Hold March Meeting
Wednesday evening, March 28, 2012 The American Legion RuckerMcAllister Post 7 and Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary met at the Brunswick Legion Hall to conduct their March meeting. Post Adjutant Bill Page presided, in the absence of Jim Lewis, due to health issues. Post 7 officers have contacted the Salisbury Legion Post and offered use of Post 7 flags and rifles for military rites. The Salisbury Legion Post lost all rifles, flags, and equipment when their Post burned to the ground, in February. Post 7 member Tony McCollum stated that sixty new flags and poles have been procured
to display for events and holidays, in downtown Brunswick. Members also discussed holding a poker tournament as a fund raiser. PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT ROW: Sam Sutton, Bill Brandt, Lee Widhalm, Tony McCollum, Sandy Delashmutt, Homer McCart, Tony Wescott, Bill Arp, Gene Pattie, and Bob Magruder BACK ROW: Donald FosseDistrict Two Sgt at Arms, Bill Page-Post 7 Adjutant, Leighton Reid-District Two Vice Commander, Robert Jobson-District Two Chaplain, Terry Carmack-Post 7 Finance Officer.
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COMMUNITY NEWS WORLD WAR II VETS CELEBRATE SOLDIERS BIRTHDAY
Saturday afternoon, March 31, 2012, family and friends of Otha Vobornik celebrated his ninetieth birthday, at the Bucklin, Missouri Post 57 Legion Hall. Among the one hundred plus guests in attendance were three of Vobornik’s fellow Post 57 Legionnaires, also U.S. Army veterans of the Second World War. PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT World War Two Veterans: Russell Davolt, Daniel Ervie, Otha Vobornik and Albert Petrik celebrate Vobornik’s 90th birthday.
Meeting of the Missouri Conservation Commission Tentative Agenda (Background documents related to each agenda item are available for public viewing at Conservation Department Headquarters, Jefferson City, for eight calendar days prior to the meeting. Any person who would like to comment to the Commission about a specific agenda item must make a written request to the Director at least four calendar days prior to the meeting. Speakers will be limited to five minutes each and number of
speakers may be limited. Recording the open meeting is permissible, pursuant to any guidelines established by the Commission to minimize disruption to the meeting. Individuals wishing to record the open meeting by audiotape, videotape or other electronic means should notify the Director at least four calendar days prior to the meeting so accommodations for such recording can be made.) Thursday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. Executive Session
(Vote to go into closed session – reconvene open meeting at 1:00 p.m.: (1) Call to order and approval of minutes of previous Executive Session(s). (610.021 RSMo.) (2) Consideration of supporting documentation for recommendation to suspend or revoke all hunting and fishing privileges of individuals who are juveniles or who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws. Action to be taken in open meeting. (Disclosure
protected by law, 610.021(14), 454.440.9, 211.321, RSMo.) (3) Consideration of confidential or privileged communications between the Commission and its Internal Auditor regarding work product. (Communications between public governmental body and its auditor, 610.021(17) RSMo.) (4) Consideration of recommendation relating to the hiring/firing/ disciplining/promoting of personnel. (Hiring, firing,
Country Living by Carrie Chiarottino This week has been very busy. The Bevier Baseball Association has been accepting applications for the summer league, which is very close to firing up again this year. The summer leagues gives kids from town and country a fun sport to participate in starting the last week of May and ending the first week of July, although practices begin in mid April. The entire Bevier Baseball Association board is volunteers, as well as, the coaches and assistant coaches. They try to make changes as needed to benefit all players. It is important to remember to help support the children, coaches, and anyone trying to help out, as this is a huge undertaking and like I mentioned before, all volunteers. Over the years there have been many members of our Bevier community that has helped serve on the Ball Association board. I have served as President for four years now. I also have outstanding people to serve with which makes the job a whole lot easier. Marissa Harefeld serves as treasure, Kelly Dawson serves as Vice-President, and Gayla Jones serves as Secretary. We also have many board members. The only way we receive any funding is if we decide to have a fundraiser and the con-
cession stand proceeds. So it is very important to by your drinks and hamburgers at the concession stand. That way we can keep our player fee’s low and not raise them year to year. This year we have just over 80 kids signed up to play. It is a lot of fun to watch these kids play and have a good time. I know when I was a kid playing ball was one of the ways I got to see my friends over the summer. Whether our team was good or not we always had fun and once in awhile a parent would buy the whole team drinks. Even now a parent will take it upon themselves to buy a team drinks and it makes the kids so happy. Keep that in mind this year while at the ballpark. I know it’s a crazy few weeks for most families that have a couple of kids playing but somehow we get through it. Be sure to make it to the ballpark this summer to support a kid playing ball whether it’s your grandkid, son, daughter, or neighbor kid they will appreciate so much. If nothing else stop by and get supper from the concession stand. Enjoy the summer months and try to catch a game or two. As for me I will be running from game to game trying to spend a little time at home and in my garden. Hopefully I will get to enjoy my Life in the Country.
Whether our team was good or not we always had fun and once in awhile a parent would buy the whole team drinks.
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disciplining or promoting, 610.021(3) RSMo.) (5) Consideration of negotiated contracts. (Documents related to a negotiated contract, 610.021(12) RSMo.) (6) Update on potential real estate transactions/ negotiations. (Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate, 610.021(2) RSMo.) (7) Consideration of legal actions and attorney-client privileged communications involving the Conservation Commission. (Legal actions, causes of action or litigation, 610.021(1) RSMo.) 1:00 p.m. – Budget Workshop: Review and discussion of proposed Fiscal Year 2013 internal expenditure plan (formal action to be taken in May). Friday, April 13, 8:30 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting: Approval of minutes of previous meeting. Report of the Regulations Committee (no action items). Staff Presentations: 8:45 a.m. Black Bear Research Project – Resource Scientist Jeff Beringer. 9:00 a.m. George O. White Nursery – Forest Nursery Supervisor Greg Hoss. March Monthly Financial Summary. Status of Major CI-IT Projects Funded in FY12 Budget. Award Presentations 10:00 a.m. Volunteer Service Awards presented to Phyllis Boyd and Charlotte Cox for over 2,000 hours of service at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center, Blue Springs. Staff Presentation: 10:15 a.m. Administrative Services Division Report – Division Chief Carter Campbell.
Recommendation for approval of personnel reclassifications; Quarterly Report of Personnel Changes approved by Director. Recommendation for authorization to advertise and sell an estimated 847,228 board feet of timber located on 505 acres of Compartment 8, Angeline Conservation Area in Shannon County. Recommendations for approval to 1) sell approximately 2 acres of the Long Ridge Conservation Area in Franklin County; and 2) officially name the new building located at the Central Regional Office and Conservation Research Center in Columbia as the “E. Sydney Stephens Building.” Recommendations for approval to suspend or revoke 1) one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of individuals for cause; 2) all hunting and fishing privileges of individuals who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws; 3) one or more hunting, fishing and trapping privileges of individuals in accordance with the terms of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact; and 4) hunting privileges of individuals who inflicted injury to another person while hunting. Legislative Report. Announcement of actions taken in executive session, if any. Special Video Presentation: The Promise Continues – Missouri Department of Conservation’s 75th Anniversary. Other matters of interest. Confirmation that the next regular meeting will be held May 24-25, 2012.
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GARAGE SALE
Garage Sale Inside sale, April 13 & 14, 31981 State Hwy. DD, north of Macon. Aladdin & kerosene lamps, Griswold and other cast iron, desk & wall clocks, butter churn, White 42’ hydrostat mower (143 hours), pick up tool box. Guest seller: Adult 3 wheel bike, saw, scissor and knife sharpening equipment. Lots of misc.
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The MO Energy Basketball team went out with a bang as they won their last tournament of the season by going 4-0. The Walk on the Wild Side tournament was held on Saturday March 24, 2012 at the Culver Stockton Campus in Canton, MO. Their first game started at 10:00 vs the Scotland County team. The game started out tough and it was close all the way through but the Energy came out on top to win their first game and get off to a good start. Their next game was slated against the Highland team.at 12:00. They also won
Location Location Location: Know the Law of the Land
By Jane Krienke Macon Home Press Intern Tom Primmer has farmed land in Adair County for over 35 years without any usual problems, until one day in May 2010. “I had gone over to check some cows I had in a rented pasture,� Primmer said. “When I got there I discovered the gate was open between my pasture and the adjoining field which belonged to someone else.� Primmer noticed his bull was missing. He reported this to the sheriff and put up fliers. Two weeks later
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in violation of the Missouri fence law. The fence laws in Missouri were established in 1808. Until 1963 each county abided by the same law, the General Law. Now counties can vote to adopt the Optional Law. Primmer ’s farm is located in a General Law county. So Primmer was able to receive damages for the cost of his bull. If Primmer lived in any of the counties surrounding Adair, his neighbor would have only been obligated to pay half of the cost to repair the fence. Many subtle differences exist between the laws. Koenen encourages all citizens to research their county law. “Education is key,� Koenen said. “If it’s going to be an unbiased vote for or against [the Optional Law], then you need an education process.�
that game. So now they were setting at 2-0 with their next game slated for 3:00 against Palmyra, who they had played the previous weekend at Kirksville and beat. So they knew the game was going to be a tough one. The game started out really tough and at half the Energy was only up by 3 with a score of 20-17. But they stepped up to win the game by a score of 36-29. The team was setting in pretty good shape but the test would be in the next game as the girls were tired after playing 3 games already but at 6:00 they were ready to play and
win. They were playing the Knock outs which is a team made up of several girls from the area. This game also went back and forth but the Energy had the lead at half 19-14. They came out tired but played hard for the win by a score of 32-26. So that win ended the season for the girls with a record of 25-10. The girls had so much fun at each and every tournament they went to and now will face each other on the court this winter against each other instead of with each other. This season would not have been possible without the great coaching of
Nathan Simler of Kirksville who brought them together and taught them to play together as a team. It was also made possible by all of the sponsors and the wonderful support of their parents, grandparents and siblings. So until next year Good job girls it was fun! Members of the team include: Madison McCabe ( Knox) Karissa Hamlin ( Knox) Jennah Strange ( Knox), Chalee Britt ( Macon), Savannah Jochem ( Bucklin), Kaylee Smith ( North Shelby), and Amber Garner ( Highland).
Next Time, I Am Gonna Beat You Up! By Dani Evans dani.evans33@yahoo.com I always try to take everything in context. If Joshua looks like he is disobeying something I just said I assess the situation. Does he understand what I asked? Is he trying to figure out how to accomplish what I asked? Is he just blowing me off? The Marines taught me this skill as in combat it is very useful. Situational awareness(looking at the bigger picture of what is around your focal point, in this case, the child not responding to your directions) and assessment(what are the advantages, disadvantages to that situation, why is the child not obeying) are two keys to surviving not only combat but motherhood, as it turns out. Many times I have found out that I didn’t speak clearly. I used words that he only knew in one context while I was trying to apply a different context to them. For the first time today that happened involving someone else’s child. We went to a new park. It was brimming with new
mothers to meet and their entourage of children who were just waiting to make friends with us. Joshua sees the world as a giant park filled with the possibility of friendship. I try very hard to learn this lesson from him. Mostly, I’m suspicious and alert because he represents my heart beating outside of my chest. I try to keep this to myself and act as excited as he is about the large gaggle of folks at this new park. I watch him like a hawk the entire time he is playing. I saw a young girl speaking to him at the top of a climbing toy he just learned how to use. He slid down the slide and came up to me. “I won’t break, Mommy.� “Of course, why are you worried about breaking, sweetie?� “She said she was going to beat me up.� My mind was racing. Beat him up? Where did he learn that phrase? Why did she say that to him? Where was her mother? I remember he learned the phrase from a library book about bullying we had checked out ages ago. I located the mother and was prepared
for an intervention. This time I watched the context of their interaction in an effort to decide if any further action was necessary. As he mounted his climbing wall, she mounted the one opposite his. She seemed to be going as fast as she could and he was just climbing. She, being older, more practiced and knowing that a race was a foot, made it to the top first and said to Joshua, “I will beat you up next time too!� I almost fell off the park bench laughing. “Joshua,� I said, “She means race, like the Tortoise and the Hare, she is racing you to the top.� “Oh!� he said, not really sure he wanted to race up the climbing apparatus he had just learned. Once again being trained as a Marine came in handy as a Mother. On a side note, I had a lovely chat with who turned out to be the little girl’s grandmother. I made a new friend at the park that day too! My son is right; there are loads of people out there just waiting to be friends.
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LOCAL SPORTS Templeton Signs Letter Of Intent With Missouri Valley
Christina Templeton, left, has recently signed a letter of intent to play softball for the Missouri Valley College softball team. Templeton is an All-District player in addition to being a member of the National Honor Society. Templeton is shown at right with her mother, Rebecca Templeton, and Missouri Valley coach Daniel Allen.
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Coach Hugh Dunn Celebrates 90th Birthday Coach Hugh Dunn recently celebrated his 90th Birthday with a reception at the Macon Country Club. Coach Dunn is also a 54 year member of the Macon Lions Club. Club members and friends gathered to honor Coach Dunn at his 90th celebration.
Bevier’s Results from the LaPlata HS Invitational track meet on April 3 Girls scored 66.50 points and finished 6th out of 7 teams. Jessica Hamilton: 400M 2nd Beth Ashenfelter: High Jump tie for 7th; 100 Hurdles 7th; 300 Hurdles 4th Memphis Buster: High Jump 5th; Triple Jump 5th; Cheyenne Shelmadine: Shot Put 2nd; Discus 3rd (new school record) Shiloh Wilson: Discus 7th
Jaynee Kissee: Shot Put 5th 4 x 100 Relay: Alexis Schultz, Sydney Wertz, Kaelynn Fugate, Jaynee Kissee 4th. 4 x 200 Relay: Alexis Schultz, Sydnney Wertz, Kaelynn Fugate, Jaynee Kissee 4th 4 x 400 Relay: Cheyenne Shelmadine, Memphis Buster, Shiloh Wilson, Jessica Hamilton 2nd place 4 x 800 Relay: Shiloh Wilson, Cheyenne
Shelmadine, Jessica Hamilton, Sydney Wertz 4th place Boys Results: Bevier finished 5th out of 7 teams with 93 points. Mike Kissee: High JUmp 3rd place; 200M 3rd place; 100M 7th place Jean Fiquet: 200M 4th place; 100M 6th place Seth Shurvington: 110 Hurdles 1st (new school record) 300 Hurdles 1st (new school record); Long Jump 1st
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