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The Macon County
USPS-299800 Vol.136, No. 41 Bevier, MO, 63532 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 75 Cents
Serving Macon County Since 1876
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A Fence of Meaning
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Chandra Robbins Callao, MO MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL INVESTIGATE ACCIDENT A one vehicle accident occurred at 1:55 am about 3 miles south of Bevier on Hwy C. A 2001 Ford Pickup driven by Brenden J. Linear, 17, of Macon was traveling northbound on Hwy C. Linear ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, ran off the left side of the road and struck a tree. Passengers in the vehicle were Devon Schubert, 17, and Sierra Short, 18, both of Macon. Devon Schubert was thrown from the vehicle and taken to University Hospital in Columbia, Mo., by staff of life helicopter while Linear and Short sought their own treatment. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene of the accident by Still Towing of Macon, Mo. Those assisting the Missouri State Highway Patrol at the accident were the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, Bevier Fire Department and the Macon County Ambulance.
BEVIER STUDENT OF THE WEEK MEMPHIS BUSTER
Pictured is Renee Krona and Bruce & Wendy Bouman sitting at the wall in remembrance of Harry Neeson
Bruce and Wendy Bouman live at 607 Goggin St. in Macon, Mo. This spring the Bouman’s put up a privacy fence at the front of their home. It wasn’t thought of as being anything special, everyone does some type of home improvement during the spring. Once this new fence was completed, Wendy called her niece, Renee Korna, to finish something she could not do herself for it needed to be someone with an artistic background that could handle such a task that she had in mind. Wendy was a sibling of 8
children. She is a daughter of the late Linda Kay and Harry Neeson and the step daughter of Rose Mary Neeson. Wendy’s mother passed away when Wendy was only fifteen years old and she and her siblings were raised by their father. Harry was a truck driver by trade and worked very hard to raise his children. Harry was a very patriotic man and loved the RED, WHITE and BLUE. He never served in the armed forces, but he loved his country very much. He went as far as having a statue of the Statue of Liberty in his yard.
Harry Neeson passed away the evening before Mothers Day in 2011 and it will soon be a year since his passing. Wendy wanted to do something in remembrance of her dad that the whole family would enjoy. Wendy said she was very fortunate to have not just a loving mother and father, but a very loving and generous step mother, Rose Mary Neeson. “Rose Mary was a great wife and stood by us until the end, she means so much to us”. Stated Wendy, holding back the tears. Renee Krona is the niece Wendy called to finish her project and as soon as Wendy
told Renee what she had in mind, Renee was excited to do it. Renee works full time, but after work she would spend 2 to 3 hours a day for 8 days to complete a mural that would remind them of Harry. “Renee is a very talented artist and I called her to do this. She is also family so it means a lot to her as well.” Said Wendy. The painting is of a brick wall with an opening viewing the sky. Eagles soaring and the American flag flying in the wind, all of the things which made Harry Neeson proud.
BEVIER ART CLUB TRAVELS TO THE ART INSTITUTE IN CHICAGO The Bevier Art Club recently traveled to Chicago to tour the Art Institute of Chicago. 18 students and their chaperones rode the train to Chicago to enjoy the Art Institute’s collection which encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from cultures around the world. Students held fundraising events throughout the year to help defray the costs of train tickets and museum admission.
MEMPHIS BUSTER Grade: 12 Favorite Subject: Physical Education Extra-Curricular Activities: A+ Program, National Honor Society, Varsity Track, Varsity Softball, Macon Travelers Softball, Art Club, and Varsity Club Future Plans: Attend college while playing softball. Wishing to major in a profession in the medical field and would like to someday get married and start a family.
Pictured are Art Club members in front of the museum. First row: Tayler Hedworth, Memphis Buster, and Beth Ashenfelter. Second Row: Andrew Peter, Jacob Tolle, Kennedy Harpster, Kristen Gunnels, and Jessica Hamilton. Third Row: Chandice Gladbach, Kylie Dawson, Valle Wilson, Christina Templton, Dominica Prokup, and Antonio Prokup. Fourth Row: Kayla Martin, Courtney Hoeg, Jean Fiquet, and Dalton Haddock. Bevier Art Club sponsor is Bridget Weimer.
OES SPRING ART & CRAFT SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 H 9:00am - 2:00pm Macon United Methodist Church 208 Pearl Street, Macon, MO 63552
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