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The Macon County
USPS USPS-299800 V Vol.136, l N No. 40 Bevier, MO, 63532 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 75 Cents
Serving Macon County Since 1876
Subscribers to the Home Press are the nicest people! This week we salute
Kelli Wilson Bevier, MO MCGEE AWARDED FOR 31 YEARS OF SERVICE
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
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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A TEA HONORING MEMBERS
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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