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The Macon County

USPS 2998 USPS-299800 9800 00 Vol Vol.136, l 136 No No. 42 Bevier, MO, 63532 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 75 Cents

Serving Macon County Since 1876

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

BUCKLIN LEGION MEMBERS ATTEND NATIONAL GUARD WELCOME HOME

Subscribers to the Home Press are the nicest people!

This week we salute

Gail Bixenman Callao, MO MISSOURI REPRESENTATIVE

PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: James Curry-Post 57 Finance Officer, Diana Scott-6th District Representative Candidate, and Donald FossePost 57 Adjutant.

Sunday evening, April 15, 2012 Diana Scott, Candidate for State Representative 6th District of Missouri attended The American Legion Bucklin, Missouri Green Hills Post 57 meeting.

Candidate Scott stated she is the only Democrat running for 6th District Representative and believes her small town values will make her a candidate that understands local issues.

Scott is from LaPlata and worked with current 8th Missouri District Representative Tom Shively.

The American Legion is non-partisan and does not endorse any candidate. All candidates are welcome to attend American Legion meetings.

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Saturday afternoon, April 14, 2012, at the Trenton North Central College Auditorium, members of the American Legion Bucklin Green Hills Post 57 Legion and Ladies Auxiliary attended the welcome home ceremony for the Missouri Army National Guard 548th Transportation Company. All 548th members returned from their deployment. PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: Post 57 Legionnaires Wayne Kitchen, Leighton Reid, John Payne, Donald Fosse, and Post 57 Auxiliary member Carolyn Payne.

Lemons Legion Post Hosts District Meeting The American Legion District Two and District Two Ladies Auxiliary held their quarterly meeting at the Lemons, Missouri Neil Smith Post 251, at the Lemons’ Legion Hall on Saturday April 14, 2012.

A tribute to the Four Chaplains Ceremony was conducted prior to the business meetings. Post 251 Legionnaire Willis Dickerson welcomed the group.

Members discussed the Mercer Legion Post Korean War Veteran recognition on May 3rd, Trenton and Chillicothe Legion Baseball teams, and District Two Legion Posts support of American Legion

Boys State and Cadet Patrol programs. PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT ROW: Leighton ReidBucklin Post 57 Commander, Larry Warren, Jack Stark, Ed Greenway, Irl Chandler, and Chuck Wilson.

SECOND ROW: John PayneBucklin Post 57, Benny Neighbors, Larry Carmack, Bill Schelle, Terry Smith, Colby Carmack, Robert Jobson Post 57 Vice Commander.

BACK ROW: John Griswold, Willis Dickerson, Wayne Kitchen Bucklin Post 57 Sgt at Arms, Donald Fosse Post 57 Adjutant, Kenneth Almond, Fred Schmidt, Terry Carmack.

MISSOURI…A GREAT PLACE TO SHOP!

By Diane Olson

by Jim Coin Well, spring has sprung and it’s time to start up some summer fun. I belong to a garden tractor pulling club, yes garden tractors, we’re just like the big boys but scaled down at bit . What we do is take your basic garden tractor remove all the unnecessary stuff like the mowing deck, seats ,levers, lights and all that frilly stuff that is put on to make your mower useful, ya know, the reason you bought it in the first place. We have several classes of completion 1000lb, 1200 lb. and a

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“It’s a great day to be alive and live in the Ozarks!” This daily greeting blared from the radio in my childhood home in southwest Missouri. What a positive way to begin the day!

As I reviewed the prices gathered in the first quarter Marketbasket survey, my mind wandered back to this expression. Since Missouri prices were again less than the national average, perhaps “it’s a great time to live in Missouri’” would be an appropriate way to announce the latest survey results.

Each quarter, prices are gathered across the state and nation on 16 food items reflecting a cross section of agricultural products. Last quarter, in an unusual turn, Missouri prices were higher than the national average. This quarter they dropped lower compared to other

states.

In the first quarter of 2012, the average price for Missouri shoppers rang in at $46.87 compared to $52.01 in the final quarter of 2011, a decrease of $5.14.

However, shoppers saw an increase of $2.25, compared to one year ago when the same items cost $44.62.

Nationally, the total price for the quarter was $52.47, reflecting a $5.60 savings for shoppers in the Show Me state. This is welcome news since the last quarter.

Within the state, prices dropped on 12 items and increased on four. At the meat counter ground chuck, sirloin tip roast, bacon, sliced deli ham and chicken breasts all showed price drops.

Other items with lesser cost this quarter are eggs, apples, potatoes, orange juice, salad mix, bread and vegetable oil.

Those with increases are milk, shredded

cheese, flour and cereal.

Since mid-2010, meat and dairy counter prices have accounted for most price increases. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, meat prices likely topped out in February and wholesale prices are on a decline.

Demand for protein foods around the world remains strong.

Many factors impact grocery prices, and energy costs continue to be the wild card. When oil prices exceed $100 per barrel, it is reflected in costs associated with producing, processing, packaging and transporting food products.

Missouri food prices are historically lower than the national average. Following last quarter’s contrary report, the latest news reinforces the sentiment: It is great to live in Missouri.

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Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

LOCAL NEWS

Stump Your Friends!

This weeks photo was taken in the early 1960’s Who is this couple???

No Correct Answers Last Week!!! However we had someone that got 3 out of 4! Congratulations to Connie Lowe and her son Steven Lowe of Bevier!!!

Last weeks photo was Bevier v. Atlanta (1989) Bevier: Richard Winkie - jumping - #42 Paige Cartmill - #40 Scott Shaver - #14 Atlanta: Jim Schaefer – Jumping

MACON HOME PRESS

Taking Time to Make Memories

By: Dani Evans dani.evans33@yahoo.com Growing up we spent hours watching TV, too many, it was almost the only thing we did together. There was no talking, we sat and watched in silence. One day, I was on the floor in front of the TV with my dad’s great dane and found a pebble. Wondering what would happen, I dropped the pebble between her toes of her back foot. She flicked her foot and launched that pebble right through the screen of the TV. There was a loud pop and moments later the TV went dark. I loved that dog! My joy at the explosion was short lived; a new TV came in that weekend. Years later a technical issue caused the TV to be disconnected for a number of years, as a result we started doing other things together. It was amazing and I have some of my best memories from this time.

Rowland Roberts was honored at an Open House Sunday afternoon, April 15 for his 90th birthday, which was April 8. It was held at the Callao American Legion Hall. All of his grandchildren, except one in Florida,as well as all of his great grandchildren, his son, Rick Roberts, his daughter, Janna Craig, and his wife , Jayne were present Pictured are Rowland and his granddaughter, Lynn Reid, as she reads a poem to him that her mother, Nancy Brennan, now deceased, had written for his 80th birthday. Refreshments were served throughout the afternoon by Judy Roberts, Violet Watson and Kathy Terzo.

Walker Announces Bid For State Representative For Missouri’s 3rd Legislative District

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

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90th Birthday Celebration

Small businessman, farmer, and community leader Nathan B. “Nate” Walker announced today that he is running for State Representative for Missouri’s 3rd Legislative District. Mr. Walker, a fifth generation resident of North Missouri, believes that the 3rd Legislative District needs a strong, fresh, conservative voice in Jefferson City. Nate

As an adult, my family does not own a TV because we do not want to miss any chance to interact and have fun. Here are just a few of the things we do instead.

The Library. There are so many wonderful books that I check out every week for Joshua. He loves reading so much that just before bed we will sit down as a family and read for an hour. His imagination comes alive and many times he will ask questions about the stories wanting to know more about each character. We make up back stories as a family and many times Mommy and Daddy get a really good laugh, too! The Macon County Library is the one Joshua and I use when we are visiting Missouri. Mrs. Nuhn does a rocking job with that library.

The Local Park. While we were visiting this past summer, Joshua loved the Jackson St park, in Macon.

For rainy days there is glitter, glue, crayons, markers, paint and scissors! Crafts rock and kids love them!

The Play basement. Our basement is full of toys!

Tball, front loaders, balls and much more. Our son practices his motor skills and direction giving. “Ok, Mom-

is the father of two sons, Madison and Sam, and is currently a realtor with Heritage House Realty in Kirksville.

Mr. Walker brings a varied and diverse experience to the office he seeks.

Nate grew up working the family farm as well as the family business, Belt Wool & Fur, in La Plata, Missouri. Nate’s family has a long and proud tra-

dition of public service in North Missouri, and Nate is no exception. Nate previously served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives in Jefferson City in the 1980s.

Following that, he worked in the field of economic development across Central and North Missouri for many years.

my, this is how you play the game. First, you take a racket. Then you pick a ball. Toss it in the air and swing.

That is how you do it!”

Game night. We play games together as a family. HiHoCherry-O, Elefun, Memory and many more are available. This is a great way to involve other people(Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles, cousins) as well! When you have company and everyone wants to interact, playing a game together gives everyone a turn to be the center of attention. A great lesson for kids!

Don’t call and cancel the TV subscription today, just keep it turned off. Unplug it, if you have too. Set up the recording device so you can watch all your favorite programs after they are in bed. With the TiVO and the DVR, and the ever increasing size and affordability of digital storage space, you don’t have to miss a thing.

It will all be there waiting for you when you get back.

Ask yourself what your favorite childhood memories are. Did any of them involve the TV? With the exception of the one I have already shared I have no other.

Support these local businesses that appreciate their administrative professionals!

Thanking Kristy Lea Legal Assistant for The Winkie Law Firm

Administrative Professionals Day Thank you Connie Kuhman for all that you do for this office and Macon County!

“Goes Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty!”

Winkie Law Firm • 660-385-2244

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

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LOCAL NEWS

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: “Matt’s Market, LLC”

ABOVE - Matt’s Market in Bevier features fresh sandwiches made daily, meat & cheese or deli trays, and now offering breakfast sandwiches and weekly deli features. RIGHT - Matt and Melissa Cross are the owners and operators of Matt’s Market.

In 2002 Matt Cross purchased Zuccarini Grocery and began operating under the name “Matt’s Market”. Matt has lived in Bevier all his life and is a graduate of Bevier C-3. Melissa Cross grew up on a farm in Anabel and graduated from Macon R-1. She formerly worked for a real estate office and helped her family raise and sell vegetables to customers and at the local farmer’s market. Matt & Melissa were married in 2010 at which time she began helping her husband at their store. They reside in Bevier where they own and manage the small town grocery store known as “Matt’s Market, LLC”.

Matt & Melissa enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

They also enjoy teaching Sunday School at Graves Chapel Christian Church in Anabel, MO and are members of the Ma-

con AVTS FFA Alumni, Macon County Young Farmers and StarNet Development. They are proud to call Bevier their home!!

“Matt’s Market, LLC” serves sandwiches made fresh the way you want and you have to try one of Matt’s famous meat & cheese or veggie trays! NEW Breakfast Sandwiches available ALL DAY as well as Weekly Deli Features!

Matt’s has several greeting cards to choose from and a nice selection of Bonnie Plant Farm plants available and fresh produce in season.

Hours are Monday through Thursday 8-6 p.m., Friday 8-5 p.m., Saturday 8-6 p.m., Closed Sundays. Phone (660) 7735412 Matt & Melissa would like to say Thank You and God Bless to all their customers.

As Deadly Cat Disease Spreads Nationally, MU Veterinarian Finds Effective Treatment

NOW OPEN IN MACON

Cat owners should keep cats indoors, use tick preventatives to reduce chance of disease Lone Star ticks, which are notorious carriers of many diseases including cytauxzoonosis, or “bobcat fever,” have been spreading across the nation in recent years. As a result, cats across much of the country are now exposed to the deadly disease. University of Missouri veterinarian Leah Cohn, a small animal disease expert, and Adam Birkenheuer from North Carolina State University, have found an effective treatment for the dangerous disease.

“Previous treatment methods have only been able to save less than 25 percent of infected cats, but our method, which is now being used by veterinarians across the country, has been shown to

save about 60 percent of infected cats,” Cohn said.

“While that number isn’t as high as we’d like due to the deadly nature of the disease, our method is the first truly effective way to combat the disease.”

Routinely carried by bobcats and mountain lions, Cohn and Birkenheuer also found that bobcat fever can even infect tigers. All types of cats, but only cats, can catch bobcat fever. Cohn calls the disease the “Ebola virus for cats,” saying that it is a very quick and painful death for cats that succumb from the infection. Bobcat fever is easily spread between cats through tick bites, but Cohn and Birkenheuer found that the disease is not readily passed down

through birth like malaria and many other protozoan diseases.

“Bobcat fever affects healthy outdoor cats the most, because they are the most likely to get bitten by ticks,” Cohn said.

“The disease acts very quickly and can kill a cat less than a week after it begins to show signs of being sick, so it is important to get treatment from a veterinarian as soon as the cat appears ill.”

Cohn says the best way for cat owners to prevent their cats from catching bobcat fever is to keep them indoors as much as possible. Early symptoms of the disease include sluggishness and refusal to eat. Pet owners who also have dogs should use tick collars, because

while dogs are not susceptible to the disease, they can bring infected ticks into contact with house cats. Cohn says tick preventatives for cats also can help, but owners should be sure to check with their veterinarians to make sure they use cat-specific products, as tick collars for dogs can be harmful to cats.

Cohn says her future research involves creating a vaccine to protect cats against bobcat fever. Her work has been published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and the Journal of Veterinary Parasitology.

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Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

COMMENTARY COMMENT

ART STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Sprucing Up

BY KATHY LIEBHART EDITOR kathy@maconhomepress.com

Good news, the Home Press South will be moving into an office on the west end of Shelmadine Tire and Auto. Moving is a challenge when you have to keep everything running smoothly and on time.

Right now I have items spread out for 5 miles running back and forth.

Hopefully soon we will be all settled in.

It has been a busy week.

I’ve been working on the new office and trying to get some “Spring Yard Work” done. It’s funny how my definition of “Yard Work” or “Landscaping” is nothing like my husbands. I ask for the simplest things like leveling out a spot for the pool, placing river rock in a small area, setting my flat rocks etc… and what I get is… a dirt track with a jump in my front yard, logs stacked for a giant bonfire and 4 wheeler trails throughout the property.

Two years ago I planted several trees and 2 lilac bushes. To this day I have none because some how they got in the way of the mower. I guess they just jumped right out there.

LIEBHART We have been married for 21 years and still have a communication problem. Actually he has a “Selective Hearing” problem. My problem is I’m still looking for a cure for “Selective Hearing”.

I think I may have a plan, He did suggest a new dozer seat for father’s day.

Since mother’s day comes before father’s day, I can ask for landscaping. If I get the usual “You’re not my mother”. Reply, then for father’s day, I will get him some trees and landscaping items and blame it on our communication problem. I already know what I will say,..”Oh, sorry honey I know you said dozer seat but what I heard was “let’s do some landscaping”.

FAITH

Self Worth What we think of our selves over rides what others think of us. There is no one able to change our mind when we are convinced we are unworthy.

Abuse by others and ourselves will only stop when I think I deserve better.

Let’s look at what Christ thinks of us.

Ps.139:14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvelous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well.

15th verse. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made.

When I say I am not good enough, I am saying God made a mistake, or God made junk.

You were good enough for Jesus Christ to bleed and die for. Jesus called you friend, and God called you His son. We have an open invitation to the throne of God, for we were told to come boldly to the throne of God. Shame is learned many

times from our home life.

Abuse whether it is physical, sexual, or mental causes underserved shame.

God said “let’s make man and woman in our own image”. You were not made to be an extension of your parents. Rather, you are an individual made in the image of God. You are more than good enough.

Your heritage goes back to God. Self appraisal can some times be too harsh. Others do not know us well enough to have a good opinion, but Jesus, the good shepherd, knows us for who we really are. He laid his life down for his sheep - that is you and I. When we are saved our sins are forgiven. Jesus said, “never remembered against us”.

The child of God is a new creature and old things have passed away.

Sins, red like crimson, have been washed white as snow.

Pastor Ron Thomason

HIGHWAY PATROL

MoDOT Asks Motorists To “Rate Our Work Zones” As the road construction and maintenance season begins, motorists are seeing highway work zones popping up across the state and new signs are being put in place to help solicit feedback.

MoDOT’s job is to make the work zones clear to understand and navigate, and above all, safe. Part of the ongoing process to continually improve work zones is to solicit feedback from those traveling the roadways.

This year, new signs will ask drivers to “Rate Our Work Zones.” “We are placing these signs near the beginning of work zones as a way to encourage motorists to tell us what they think,” said Julie Stotlemeyer, traffic liaison engineer. “Once motorists safely reach their destinations, we want their feedback on what it was like to travel through the work zone.”

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understandable signing, channelizers and barrels providing proper guidance, and whether or not the work zone caused motorists any delays.

“We are working to have these signs displayed not just for construction projects, but on maintenance activities as well,” said Stotlemeyer. “You might not see the sign at every work zone, but we want to use them where they will serve as a reminder to motorists that our survey is out there if they have time to fill it out.”

The purpose of the signs, and the work zone surveys, is to maintain an exemplary level of customer service.

All motorists traveling through a work zone are encouraged to participate in the online survey at www.modot.mo.gov/ workzones/Comments. htm Remember to pay attention when approaching a work zone and always buckle up!

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The Bevier Art Student of the Week is Dakota Nute. Dakota, a seventh grader, is the daughter of Junior and Jo Nute. Her artwork, “The Greatest Pomegranite,” was created with marker and oil pastel.

DAKOTA NUTE

LAUGH OUT LOUD

By Jim Lenzini Two Hill Billys were in the woods hunting.

They came upon a huge hole in part of a hill, they saw a rock so they threw the rock in the hole and put their ear close to see what they could hear……..No Sound so they saw a bigger rock, threw it in the hole and still No Sound. They saw even a bigger rock, threw it in the hole and still No Sound.

This hole had them bewildered so they saw a

railroad tie laying on the ground and decided to throw it in the hole. They did, and all of the sudden there was a goat running really fast by them after that tie.

After a bit, here comes a man through the brush.

He said “You fellers seen a goat?” They said “Yup, he went in this hole real fast, 80 miles an hour or so.

The man said “It couldn’t have been my goat, he couldn’t run that fast cause he was tied to a railroad tie”

COIN OPERATED

by Jim Coin Well, spring has sprung and it’s time to start up some summer fun. I belong to a garden tractor pulling club, yes garden tractors, we’re just like the big boys but scaled down at bit . What we do is take your basic garden tractor remove all the unnecessary stuff like the mowing deck, seats ,levers, lights and all that frilly stuff that is put on to make your mower useful, ya know, the reason you bought it in the first place. We have several classes of completion 1000lb, 1200 lb. and a 1500 lb.. Your tractors horse power ranges from 16 horse down to 10 horse single cylinder we are all so promoting a 2 cylinder class for us wild ones, that like smoke and fire, like (Vickie) she`s my other half, yes wheelies and fire is her claim to fame on the track it’s the most fun you can have a 3mph for sure. We pull an eliminator sled with progressive weight slid ,yes just like the big boys but smaller and have our very own home track here in Twin Lakes on a 2 acre lot we own, nice trees and our track a great location for lots of summer fun. We have a set schedule every year we have events we put on at fairs around the area all so attached to our club is an antique tractor

club also a fun summer thing to do, so off your old tractors and talk to people while grilling and chilling in the shade just don’t get much better than that. Like all things we are very kid orientated and the kids run from ages 8 to almost 75 and what a great excuse to act like a kid and play in the dirt . We always have a couple grills going and everybody brings a side dish, the club buy’s the hotdog`s, brat’s and any local road kill found on the way. Ok I was kidding about the road kill found I meant to say killed along the way, all right just kidding about that really I was maybe well ok I was but Paul likes that kind of stuff but he`s from Kentucky so go figure. It’s a great event and some fun competition for the kids and yes we do have some kids in our club at least 2 or maybe 3 at last count not sure what happened to the rest of them hmmm, I will have to get back to you on that part . I have enclosed a few shots of one of our pullers and my old 1939 ford Ferguson 9-n . Enjoy this summer’s events and be safe AMERICA the nut cake you pass on the road next just might be me. If you would like to see us and some of the things we do go to Slgta.com.

RECIPES

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

FRUIT PIZZA 1/2 c butter, room temperature 1/4 c shortening 3/4 c sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/3 c flour 1 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 egg 8 oz pkg cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 c sugar 1 c juice drained from canned fruit 2 Tbsp cornstarch any chunked fruit {pinapple bananas. strawberries peaches, etc} 1 can(s) fruit cocktail, canned Combine butter, shortening and sugar. add egg, mix well add dry ingredients Spread in greased cookie sheet Bake @ 400 deg. 8-10 min. and cool Next Mix cream cheese w/1/2 cup sugar spread on cooled crust Drain fruit, combine juice with cornstarch cook until thick, add fruit Place on cream cheese and crust Refrigerate 2 hrs before serving

OREO COOKIE BALLS 1-18oz. pkg oreo cookies (regular size, 3 rows of cookies) 1-8oz. pkg cream cheese-block 4 oz white chocolate almond bark Add oreos to food processor and blend until fine.

Add cream cheese to oreo crumbs and blend until dough-like.

Chill mixture for 15 minutes then roll into bite-size balls. Chill balls for 15 minutes.

Melt almond bark in microwave according to package directions. Dip chilled oreo balls in melted chocolate using fork so chocolate can “drip off”. Set covered cookie balls onto waxed paper and let set aprox. 30 minutes. If using sprinkles or decorative sugars do so before chocolate sets. I usually do a dozen at a time sprinkling after each dozen.

This weeks recipes submitted by Jayne Roberts of Callao, MO

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS Team Kabutihan Update by Caleb Pagett

Children Of God

As the sun is beginning to fall on the west side of the sky and the shadows have shifted, the roof of the bamboo hut I’m sitting in no longer blocks the sun from my face. A few minutes later and all the kids will be out of school and walking by with a big smile on their face and waving to us. A couple minutes after that about 10 – 20 of them will return after putting their bags away.

The majority of the kids are between five and ten years old. They come yelling, “Kuya Caleb, Ate’ April, Kuya Jimmy” and start screaming as we walk to the gate. God has been showing me a lot in these children. I think one of the biggest things He has shown me is their desire both to be and to feel loved. I know it has only been less than a month, but believe it or not, we had a bond with these children that’s unexplainable in the first week.

Here’s a quick story from the first week that will give you an example of what I’m talking about.

We are getting ready to leave to Manila to drop Jun (Alex’s husband) off at the airport to go back to the states. We were playing with the kids outside while waiting for the van. When the van arrives, we tell the kids “Goodbye” as we are about to leave. Many of the kids bundle down and begin crying. As we are driving off, Jun asks, “Why are all of them crying?” as tears begin to develop in all of our eyes, including his own.

Jun said, “I’ve never seen anything like that. Wow! They are making me cry!”

It was a sweet start to what God is going to do in their lives.

The kids are making such an impact in our lives though. I know God has a lot He is using them in our lives for, but a couple things are already apparent to us. As we sat down this morning for our daily devotional and prayer time, Alex and April both shared something with us about the kids. April was sharing how no matter what might have happened that day or how she is feeling, the instant those kids run to the gate and scream out for her, her entire day has just changed. I think that’s true for all of us.

Alex was sharing how she desires to go and play with all of us. There are many things from her childhood here that she is reminded of them, but also as a result of things from that childhood she is not able to do everything we do. I know and she knows that God is using this as a changing point in her life.

Now I want to explain just the most minuet amount about these children that I can. The children here have a heart that I’ve never witnessed before. They long for attention from us, probably because we are American, but also because they have a longing to feel loved. I pray that the love they feel from us would be Christ’s love expressed to them only through us.

It’s awesome how many crafty things they can do. One boy Alvin (who I claim to be mine but April tries to steal him) makes April flowers out of straws. We took him and two other kids to get a snack and he just pulled a straw out of this glass and folded it up into a flower.

Then a few days later he has a bunch of them all joined together to give to her.

Many of the kids only have a couple changes of clothes, and many of them don’t have sandals. Most of them that have sandals, well the sandals are worn out and break every little bit. They know how to fix them by sticking a nail through the strap at the bottom until it rips completely out to a place where they can no longer fix them anymore.

This boy John-John in particular didn’t have any sandals, so Jimmy bought him a pair. He actually doesn’t have much at all.

Him and his sister Joy are always home during the day. Their mom died and their dad can’t afford to send them to school, so they’ve never been to school before. He has the most loving heart though and it doesn’t take any effort for him to express it when he comes with his eyes lit up and a big smile on his face just longing to play.

Finally, these kids are dirty. Many of them have bites all over their body, and many of them smell.

John-John for sure! April picked him up to give him a piggyback ride the other day just to reach around and feel his butt, as his shorts (like many of the kids) have a huge hole in them exposing most of his butt. Despite how dirty their clothes are or how many holes they have, no matter how dirty or smelly they are, and no matter what we think they lack; no amount of outward filth can change their loving hearts.

Matthew 18:4-5 – “Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.” (This is Jesus speaking.)

Much Love, Caleb

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Bucklin Bits

by Doris Noah

CITY COUNCIL MEETS Bucklin City Council met on April 11, 2012 at 5:00 p m in City Hall.

Mayor Don Noah conducted the meeting with the following present: Councilmen George Simmons, Dennis Cole, Barry Shipley and Vernon Robertson. Also attending were Clerk John Wright, John Deshayes, Lynn Shipley, Robert Walters, Larry Daniels, Steve Herriman and Coleman Saunders.

Barry Shipley was sworn as city alderman by clerk John Wright as Barry was elected in the April 3, election.

Mayor Noah advised the council that in the April 3rd election there were several write in votes, Larry Daniels received the most with 28 votes. Mayor Noah made the appointment of Larry Daniels to the council. Motion to accept the appointment of Larry Daniels made and carried. At this time Larry Daniels was sworn in to office by Clerk John Wright.

John Deshayes of Allstate Consultants came before the council and advised there were extra grant funds left. The city can use this money but has to use the same contractor, PCI, and have approval from USDA. The council discussed parking on the city streets.

It was felt that parking on the streets was blocking the road and the city did not pave the streets for people to use as a parking lot. It was decided to have Marshal Wright look at the trouble areas and advise those parking and blocking the streets to have the vehicles moved.

The backhoe front tires need to be replaced. Estimates from MTO were $208.00 per tire and Walter’s Garage was $184.00 per tire. Motion made and carried to buy the tires from Walter’s Garage.

Lynn Shipley came before the council as a representative of the Civic Club.

She informed the council that their theme for this year is ‘Promote a Better Community’. They club would like the city’s help in cleaning up yards, trash and keeping dogs up and off the streets. The council listened to her report and felt this was important and would look into the matters.

Motion to adjourn made and carried. Adjourned at 7:15 p m.

NEW KIDS IN TOWN

Any time now you will see several new kids on West Santa Fe Street.

The faithful guard donkey, Maggie, will have a full time job keeping track of these lively little fellows! Randy West expects his goat family to increase rapidly starting around April 26.

What a good time to take your grandchildren to Randy’s fence to watch these baby goats romp and jump. (Really the grandchildren are just an excuse so an old grandma won’t seem ‘childish’).

BUCKLIN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETING BCA President Doug Anders called the BCA meeting to order the 16th of April at 7:00 p m in the Community Building with nine members and 3 officers present.

Secretary Stacey Anders read minutes of the March meeting and they were approved as read.

There was no Treasurer report.

Entertainment chair-

man, Bob Davis, reported contracts are signed and ready for the entertainment all three nights on the stage at the homecoming.

Doug Anders reported he is in touch with the company providing the rides for the homecoming.

Negotiations are wrapping up and he hopes to have a finalized report next month.

There is no fund raiser scheduled for May as so many school activities will be taking place. June 16, is a tentative date for the annual fish fry and pie auction in the park. More about that later.

Doug Anders spoke of his appreciation to the group for support given him during his terms as President. He chose to step aside awhile but will continue to help in every way he can; just not as president. A hearty round of applause was given as a thanks for all he has done to make the group a success.

New officers installed were: President Thelma Jones, Vice President Betty Jo Shoemaker, Secretary Stacey Anders, Treasurer David Jenkins, Assistant Treasurer Lynn Shipley, Entertainment chairman Bob Davis, Fund raiser chairperson Lori Davis.

Thelma conducted the remainder of the meeting.

It was decided to start before long obtaining family memberships and business sponsorships for the homecoming in August.

Betty Shoemaker and Doris Noah will solicit for family memberships while Doug and Stacey Anders will be responsible for the businesses.

It is almost time to end gathering names for the Bucklin Birthday/ Activity Calendar. If you have not ordered your calendar or sent your names in to be included on the calendar contact David Jenkins before it is too late. Charge is the same as in the past; fifty cents for each name and five dollars for each calendar. These calendars have room on the date to write appointments and reminders.

Pretty near a necessity for any office or kitchen wall.

and gave the National Defense Report. Janean Faux gave the Indian report and the JAC report.

Linda Haley reported on Women’s Issues. The Constitution minute was

by Thelma Sartain. Mary Alice Carpenter reported on the DAR Schools. The Conservation minute was

by Susie Johnson. Linda Haley gave the devotion for the evening. After the meeting adjourned refreshments were served by Carole Kinnison and Susie Johnson. The May 15, 2012 meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall in Bucklin, Mo.

MARK THESE DATES

April 26, Civic Club ladies are fixing dinner for all at the Community Building in the park.

No charge is expected or accepted.

Serving from 11:30 till 12:30 with a drawing for the door prize at noon.

You are welcome to come enjoy this complimentary dinner and visit with your neighbors.

April 29, Christian Church youth host their annual fund raiser dinner.

Serving will be right after morning worship. Contact pastor Tim Mitchell if you want more information or will be willing to help.

April 29, Fifth Sunday Sing with Southern Gospel Music provided by Mat Carroll from Macon.

Time is 7:00 p m with refreshments served after the service. Be sure to stay for a time of fellowship after the music. An offering to help defray Mr. Carroll’s expenses will be taken.

May 6, The Bucklin RII Baccalaureate Ministerial Alliance Service is at the Assembly of God church this year with Pastor Monty Montgomery bringing the message. Time for the service is 2:30 p m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE

June Sartain celebrated her birthday recently at a luncheon hosted by Roberta Stephenson in Marceline. Guests in the Stephenson home to wish June a happy birthday included Debbie Piatt, Susie Henry, Donna Cupp, Joyce Pollard, Jean Still and Nina Conrad.

The party included lunch, gifts , cards and a lot of visiting.

YOU CAN’T BEAT THAT

Charlie Hughes brought radishes, green onions and fresh lettuce right out of their garden for our dinner last week. Delicious.

A nine year old boy was showing a friend through his grandparents house.

He told the little friend, “Here is grandma’s kitchen. She is in here most of the time and the house always smells good.”

The small guest looked about and was heard to quietly observe, “Sounds like paradise to me”.

Seven purple martins have come to live in the house we provide just for them. Do you wonder where the eighth martin is?

We do.

However, a couple of sparrows and even a family of starlings have moved in as well. Guess we have an integrated community out by the garden and all seem to be quite happy It was good to find a nice note from a Brookfield resident, Mrs. Burns, in our email box. Glad you enjoy reading what is happening in our little spot of Linn County.

Do you have an item to share with the Bits From Bucklin readers?

If so please call 660 695 3600, email dnoah112@ gmail.com or feel free to bring your news by our house anytime. Each item is appreciated and just what it takes to make the news newsy.

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS CHAPTER NSDAR The Continental Congress Chapter NSDAR held it’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening April 17, 2012 in the home of Carole Kinnison in Bucklin, Mo. There were 9 members present. Special guests for the evening program were Jim Riley and his family.

Jim has several bee hives and told the process of bee keeping and harvesting the honey.

Following the program Regent Gloria Gooch led the members in the opening rituals. Susie Johnson read the minutes from the previous meeting. Chris Ankeney read the President Generals message

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Legionnaires Visit World War II Combat Aircraft Thursday afternoon, April 12, 2012, members of The American Legion Bucklin, Missouri Green Hills Post 57 and Squadron 57 Sons of the American Legion welcomed the landing of a World War Two aircraft, a B-25 Billy Mitchell bomber, at Moberly, Missouri Omar Bradley Airport. The B-25 was renown as the aircraft flown by then Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle in the 1942 raid over Tokyo, Japan. The B-25 that landed at Moberly had flown forty seven combat missions in World War Two and still had patches covering bullet holes.

Millions of aviation fans have seen this popular 64 year old Warbird perform. Built in Kansas City in 1944 -45 as a B25J, Executive Sweet saw

extensive Stateside service throughout the war as a crew trainer. In 1948,it was turned converted into a USAF VB-25J, a VIP transport until the end of her service. In December of 1954 it was upgraded and designated a VB-25N

by Hayes Aircraft, Inc. After several more years in military services, the Mitchell was sold as surplus ad became a crop sprayer. Acquired by Hollywood’s Filmways Studios in 1968, the B-25 became the lead “on camera” aircraft named Vestal Virgin in the film Catch-22.

Placed for sale after completion of filming in 1970, it was purchased by Ed Schnepf in 1972 to begin a two-year restorative program back to a wartime J model appearance.

PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: James Lee Jenkins, Richard Jackson, Leighton Reid-Post 57 Commander, Dale Fields, Donald Fosse, Charles Hulett, Charles Snyder, John Payne, Frank Williams-World War II Veteran, Robert Jobson, Rick Gilmore, Larry Kinnison, Jim Kosman, Wayne Kitchen.

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of Clubs and Organizations

Post 57 Auxiliary Meeting April 15 President Jobson called the meeting to order.

The Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble were recited by the members.

Roll call was offered by

Carolyn Payne with 18 Sr. members, 2 Jr. members and 2 guests responding.

Secretary’s report was read by Carolyn Payne.

Doris Kitchen made a motion to approve the minutes as read and Linda Balfour seconded the mo-

tion.

Debbie Reid gave the treasurer’s report.

President Jobson asked for Committee reports: Membership Chairperson, Debbie Reid reported that 7 members have yet to pay their dues. Members can pay back dues and count those years. If you don’t want to do that you can just pay the current year and start all over. We are presently at 98.65%.

Americanism: Carole

Kennison thanked Cherry Miller and Patty Gilmore for judging the Americanism essays. The winners were 1st place: 4th grade, Bodey Yaeger, 2nd place: 3rd. grade, Kelsee Corbin, 3rd place: 4th grade went to Mechelle Sankey.

Linda Balfour: Poppy poster contest: New Cambria declined to participate. She announced that the Bucklin school made a decision to go ahead with the contest. 1st place

Country Living Life in the Country ing a date or any other person he could have taken, he Last week there was an article in the paper about a took me. I got to wear a nice dress and thought I was man who was being honored by the Department of the belle of the ball, I was probably 8 years old or so.

Natural Resources for 31 years of service in the water I also remember things that were not so good about works field. Many of us cannot imagine having the Dad’s job. Some citizens calling our house cussing same job for 31 years, but this man is one of the few like sailors because they didn’t have any water, us that has hung in there through thick and thin. He has girls would deliver the message to Dad, that someone seen a large number of councilmen/women and may- called and “they were mad”, and he would say, “It ors come and go. He has been a part of many changes takes all kinds for world to go around, just stay away for the City of Bevier over the years. He can tell you from that kind”, and my sister and I having to set in where the water and sewer lines are, whether they are the City truck all night because Dad was called out on the maps or not. He knows exactly what valves to to a water leak in the middle of the night. It being so close or open in emergency situations. One commu- cold he would get in the truck just long enough to put nity member labeled Wayne McGee as keeper of the his hands in front of the heater to warm the wrench knowledge, I think that is the most accurate label he that was frozen to his hand. But there are more things could be given. My dad, Wayne, wasn’t always a “wa- to Wayne McGee, he loves raising cattle, when we all terman”. Years ago he lived at home including worked on the railroad, my brother we had nearly with life being unprefifty goats, my brother dictable as it usually is; had at least one-hundred “Dad would be called out by he was called home and chickens, we had bottle found himself in the we baled hay, had citizens that had leaky faucets, or calves, situation of raising two a garden, and spent some little girls on his own. weekends at the Rutledge stopped up toilets and those were flee market. Now in life, He never went back to the railroad job, but inDad enjoys his grandkids stead found a job with the easy jobs. I also remember a and yes, he had quite a the City working with few his son Anthony has Vern Hyde and Bill kids, a boy and girl, few Christmas Eve’s that my Dad two Powell. I remember his daughter Chrissy has this because once in a kids, a boy and a was called away from his family two while we would have to girl, and I have three two go over to their house boys and a girl, so that is and their wives would because someone’s meter was frozen four grandsons and three give me and my sister grand-daughters.

He up or there was a water leak.” the best cookies. Anyloves spending time with way, money was tight the grandkids. Not long because the City didn’t ago he took nearly all of pay anything like the them fishing at his pond, railroad job did, so Dad for Halloween he hooked would take on side jobs after working a full day at the up the hay trailer and took them all on a hay ride City. Dad would be called out by citizens that had leaky around the farm, and he had an Easter egg hunt for faucets, or stopped up toilets and those were the easy them all because the Easter Bunny always comes to jobs. I also remember a few Christmas Eve’s that my grandpa’s house. My Dad has always instilled in us Dad was called away from his family because some- kids the value of family, what it is to take care of one one’s meter was frozen up or there was a water leak. another, a strong work ethic, and no matter what take There were many other times Dad was called away care of your kids and take them to church. So that’s a for emergency reasons to do with the City, but a little tiny bit of back ground on the City of Bevier’s watergirl remembers Christmas. I remember when Gene man and my Dad. I’m very proud to be your daughter Smith was mayor; he would have Christmas parties at and congratulations on your award and honor. his house for the City employees. Instead of Dad tak-

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went to Bodey Yaeger.

Dominic Vandyke’s poster placed 2nd and 3rd place went to Seth Herriman.

They were judged by Janetta Wilson.

Community Chairman, Cherry Miller reported that the Bucklin Community Association will have a spaghetti dinner on April 22nd 11:30 to 1:30 at the Community Building to raise money for the homecoming.

The civic club will be providing the food on the 19th at the auction located at the old Bucklin school.

There will also be a Citizens Appreciation Luncheon on April 26th between 11:30-12:30.

April 27 will be the date of the after prom party to be held at the Legion building. Donations are being sought.

Carole Kennison reported that there is a salad supper scheduled on April 23rd at 6:30 in the Methodist Church basement.

There will be a Girl’s State briefing at the hall on April 29th at 2:00. Members are encouraged to bring cookies.

Maddie Burns, Jr. Activities chair reported that all poppies were sold.

Public Relations: Cherry Miller stated that she will be contacting the veteran’s home to get the birth dates of residents so cards can be sent to them.

Old Business: Pop Tabs Membership pins Department raffle Aprons Collecting best choice labels.

Cookbooks: Carolyn Payne to call the cookbook company to get further information on a possible fund raiser by selling cookbooks.

The Auxiliary’s 1st Scholarship will be presented to Gracing Hanson at graduation.

Ten members from the Legion and the Auxiliary went to Jefferson City on March 22nd. The purpose was to speak to the legislators to rally support for the Veteran’s homes.

There will be another Spa Day on April 28th at1:00. The Auxiliary is holding this event as a fund raiser to help with the new roof on the legion building.

New Business: Doris Kitchen asked members if they wanted to hold an ice cream fund raiser during the homecoming.

Debbie Reid made a motion to hold the ice cream social and Patty

Gilmore seconded. The motion passed. Members who are unable to help with the fund raiser are asked to donate $10.00 each to help defray the costs.

Laurel Curry shared an article on a veteran from Kansas that has a farm and is shipping steaks to the military. They are taking donations to help cover the shipping costs. Members are to talk to Laurel for an address in which to send the donations.

The Department has suggested that units make Buddy Baskets to help welcome homeless veterans to their new homes.

They are asking for volunteers to help make the baskets. Suggestions for the basket were read. Each district should bring 2 to convention.

President Jobson announced that there will be an election of officers next month.

It was reported that the donations from the Foster benefit enabled the family to get a handicap van.

The hostess for the May 20th meeting will be Debbie Reid.

The 50X50 drawing was held with Cherry Miller being the winner for the second month in a row. She donated her winnings back to the auxiliary.

Closing prayer was offered by Laurel Curry.

President Jobson adjourned the meeting.

B-I-N-G-O Back at the Elks Macon Elks Lodge #999 has obtained the licenses to hold BINGO on a regular basis.

Beginning Thursday, May 3rd at the Elks Lodge, downtown Macon, the doors will open for all BINGO fans. There will be early bird games starting at 6:30 pm then followed by regular games beginning at 7:30 pm.

Progressive will start at $500 at the end.

The Macon Elks Lodge #999 has been in Macon since1905 and the organization works hard to raise money that helps children and veterans throughout the United States. Each Elks Lodge is a social organization that practice the teachings of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity, having the welfare of the community at heart for the interest of mankind.

For more information about the Elks Lodge you may visit the website www.elks.org

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The Bevier High School Academic Bowl team made school history Saturday, April 14. The team sailed through district competition to claim the school’s first ever district title. Bevier will next host the sectional round of competition on Wednesday, April 25 at 5:00 pm against Cairo. The winner of the best of three series will advance to state which is held at the University of Missouri. Bevier’s team record is currently 18-1. Pictured above are the Academic Bowl team members. Front Row: Antonio Prokup, Louis Fiquet IV, Stevie Ross, Alyssa McKenzey, Dustin Gladbach, Blake McElhaneyBack Row: Coach Brian Toll, Tayler Hedworth, Andrew Peter, Heath Petre, Aaron Peter and Jeremee Nute.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS BEVIER HIGH SCHOOL PROM

Bevier Track Results The Bevier track teams competed at Kirksville HS on Monday, April 16, 2012.

The 13 team field was full of great competition.

Both boys and girls teams finished 10th of 13 teams scoring 33 and 23 points respectively. Scoring for Bevier Dominica Prokup: 100 Meter Hurdles 1st place 16.68 Cheyenne Shelmadine: Shot Put 29’7.5” 3rd place; Discus 8th 83’3” 4 x 800 Relay: Shelmadine, Shiloh Wilson, Jessica Hamilton, Memphis Buster 13:54 6th place.

Seth Shurvington: 110 Hurdles: 17.16 2nd place; 300 Hurdles 42.33 3rd place; Long Jump 17’2.5” 7th place Mike Kissee: High Jump 3rd place 5’8” Jesse Ashenfelter: High Jump 5th place; 300 Hurdles 45.72 5th place 4 x 200 Relay: Jean Fiquet, Shurvington, Ashenfelter, Kissee 1:41.17 5th place

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It’s that time of the year! Spring Proms are popping up all over the area this week. Saturday, April 21 the Bevier C4 High School held their Prom at the school gymnasium. The formal grand march started at 6:00 pm featuring students walking the walk in their best attire.

After the grand march, most students enjoyed dinner at the Pear Tree then back to the school for the Las Vegas themed dance. Afterwards they were able to travel to Chillicothe’s YMCA and take advantage of their activities until the sun come up. Pictured at top are Christina Templeton and Luke Voss, Pictured at bottom is Spencer Hendricks and Krystal Lester. Bevier’s Greg Schiff and Valle Wilson were crowned Prom King and Queen for 2012. Photo not available at press time.

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April 28 will be the High Schools Proms of Macon County R4 (New Cambria) and Macon R1 (Macon).

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