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The Macon County

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Mary Lou Britt Bevier, MO GREEN HILLS POST 57 CONDUCTS MAY MEETING

The American Legion Green Hills Post 57, Sons of The American Legion Squadron 57, and Post 57 Ladies Auxiliary met at the Bucklin Legion Hall, May 20, 2012, for their monthly meeting. Post 57 elected officers: Commander-Ralph Thomas, 1st Vice Commander-Robert Jobson, 2nd Vice Commander-Larry Kinnison, Adjutant-Donald Fosse, Finance Officer-James Curry, Chaplain-Leighton Reid, Service OfficerJohn Payne, Sergeant At Arms-Wayne Kitchen, and Membership ChairmanClark Balfour. Members voted to sell tenderloin sandwiches during the August 4th Homecoming Parade.

WINNERS OF THE “AMERICANISM” ESSAY CONTEST AND “POPPY POSTER”

Every year the National American Legion holds an “Americanism” Essay contest along with a “Poppy Poster” contest for all grade school children.

The Bucklin American Legion Auxiliary, Green Hills Post 57, honored the top 3 winners from the Bucklin R2 school on May 20th.

For the Americanism Essay: 1st place went to: Bodey Yaeger, 2nd place Kelsee Corbin, and 3rd place Mechelle Sankey.

For the Poppy Poster: 1st place went to Bodey Yaeger, 2nd place Dominic VanDyke, and 3rd place Seth Herriman.

All the 1st place poppy posters will be submitted to the National Headquarters in Washington DC

PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: Charles Hughes provides taps at the military rites for World War Two Navy Veteran Louis Pyle at the Elmer, Missouri cemetery, May 19, 2012. United States Navy OSC Bruce Davis, Green Hills Post 57 Bugler Charles Hughes, and United States Navy OSC Edward DeLaFuente.

Charles Hughes started his musical heritage in the 1940’s while attending the Bucklin, Missouri grade school. Playing the baritone and trumpet he kept up this talent and still plays at Bucklin occasions and military veteran’s events. Hughes graduated from Bucklin High School in 1949 and worked for the railroad; ending up in Chicago in 1951. Charles liked the

city and found employment with United Airlines as a ground handler -- continuing with the job until retiring in 1986. Charles and wife Patsy returned to Bucklin, after his retirement, and neither have stopped participating in community events. Call his home number and his answering machine plays a trumpet solo, compliments of Charles. Attend the annual Methodist

Church Valentine night and Charles will be serenading the couples, with trumpet music. Hughes joined the Bucklin Sons of the American Legion and is ready, at short notice, to play taps at the numerous military rites and drills the Post 57 American Legion performs in.

Macon County Sheriff’s Office - At A Glance Macon County was established in 1837. The area of the county is 812.53 Sq. Miles with a population of 15, 566 as of the 2010 censes. The estimated density of the county is 20 people per square mile.

The 2011 Annual Report from the Macon County Sherriff’s Office states there are 8 deputies to cover Macon County 24 hours a day. In 2011 alone the Sheriff’s Office responded to 1492 calls which was a 17% increase over 2010.

So what are the duties of the Sheriff’s Office?

The mission of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office is to protect, serve and assist

citizens when conditions arise which affect the well being of an individual or the community. The Sheriff is required by law to operate the County Jail.

The facility has 28 inmate beds and is an all male facility. Not to mention that the current facility is over 100 years old. The Sheriff is also assigned by law to serve civil processes and execute court orders. In 2011 the Macon County Sheriff’s Office served approximately 2,126 court documents which is a 4% increase over last year.

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RESULTS OF DWI ENFORCEMENT SATURATIONS Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI enforcement saturations conducted in the Troop B area during the month of May 2012.

During the month of May 2012, DWI enforcement saturations were conducted on May 5, in Adair, Shelby, and Sullivan counties; and on May 19, in Clark County. Each of the saturations began at 10 p.m. and concluded at 2 a.m. the next day. The goals of these traffic enforcement operations were to detect intoxicated drivers, hazardous moving, driving over the speed

limit, and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operations, officers made 18 arrests and issued 31 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the saturations: 4 -- Arrests for driving while intoxicated 3 -- Citations issued for exceeding the posted speed limit 1 -- Citation issued for careless & imprudent driving 2 -- Citations issued for seat belt violations 1 -- Citation issued for a stop sign

violation 1 -- Citation issued for a hazardous moving violation 1 -- Citation issued for a non-moving violation 4 -- Citations issued for license violations “The Missouri State Highway Patrol is very serious about removing impaired drivers from our roadways,” stated Captain Wilt. “If drinking alcohol is a part of your plans, please choose a sober designated driver.”

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This is the fifth week of the story of Jean Emily Clark Ray. If you missed any weeks prior, call (660)346-8808 for your copies of The Macon County Home Press South.

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This week is of a Bevier Girls Softball Team.

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Dani Evans Jim Coin Ron Thomason Jim Lenzini Caleb Pagett

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Real Estate and Personal Property Auction Saturday June 2, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. North Hwy3Callao,MO Owner: John Kuhn Directions: FromCallao,MO the junction of Hwy 36 and Hwy 3 go north on Hwy. 3 Approx. 8 miles to auction on west side of road. Watch for signs day of auction.

Auction Sale Order: We will start at 10:00 on tools. Moving under the tent to guns about 11:00 and from there we will sell furniture and fine art. At 1:00 we will offer the sale of real estate. After real estate we will move back where we left off then to the tractor, truck and large items. Selling of the cattle will be offered last for loading purposes.

Real Estate: 3 bedroom 1 bath metal building on 30 acres with improvements, new 6 strand barb wire fence through property setup for rotational grazing, stocked pond with windmill aeration system for very large fish. This farm is flat to sloping which is used for cattle and hay at the present time. The metal building is beautifully finished on the inside with hard wood floors throughout, open floor plan, central air and propane furnace. Very economical and little up keep.

Cattle: 37 fancy Blk/White face 3 year old cows. Cows had 37 out 37 calves all having a birth wgt. Between 75lbs to 85lbs these cows have proven to be good mammas with lots of use left. Bull: Galten Fink bull fromKansas born Aug 2010. Solid blk Angus bull with good medium frame. This bull stands with a good tight brisket and nice square hind quarters he is a good match for medium size cows.

Tractor/truck/tools/farm equipment: John Deere 6310 tractor/w 641 self leveling quick attach loader, new bucket, new rubber, new wheels, very nice clean tractor, quick attach bale spike,885 Case utility tractor w/good rubber showing 2100 hrs. good solid tractor, 640 Ford utility tractor, 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax diesel, Allison automatic 6sp transmission, 4x4, air ride pancake suspension, B & W gooseneck hitch, 4dr, new tires, power everything, 252,000 miles very well maintained truck, 2006 12x8 ½ utility trailer w/ fold down ramp, Bush hog 5’ brush hog, 2000 Polaris Xplorer 4x4 four wheeler, 2009 John Deere x300 riding lawn mower, 50 hrs, 42” cut/w mulch kit like new mower, 16’ bumper hitch stock trailer, heavy duty round pen, 12 10’ hedge post, 2 -70gal heated stock tanks, bow gates, head catch, several portable gates, several hay rings, power flex electric fencer, New Honda 3100 PSI power washer, Stihl MS 290 like new chain saw w/ 18” bar, Sthil FS56RC like new weedeater, Kawasaki cordless drill, 18v DeWalt cordless drill, Porter Power pancake air compressor, heavy duty wood work bench, Ryobi 10” table saw, Ryobi 10” miter saw, contractor 35,000 portable propane heater, ridged cordless impact, 24’ fiberglass extension ladder, 6’ fiberglass step ladder, misc. cattle supplies, horse blankets and leads, ice cube cooler, 2 large 24hr coolers, 6x9 dog kennel, insulated dog house w/removable roof, diamond back mountain bike, appliance dolly, many more items to numerous to mention.

Guns: Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry II pistol 45cal, laser sites very nice gun, Savage 17 free floating barrel, 12 power Leopold scope, thumb stock very nice gun, Savage Milano 410 over/under shotgun used very little very unique beautiful gun.

Furniture/Fine art: Sony 50” high def, projection TV, 27” Toshiba TV, leather couch, leather over sized chair, leather autumum, lane sitting chair, recliner, 2 stainless dorm refrigerators, oak curio cabinet, Ranch oak 8 hole gun cabinet, Ranch oak boys complete bedroom set, dresser, twin bed, desk, costumer w/cushions, “pieces will be sold separately” very nice cherry style lighted office hutch, return desk, small book shelf, Whirlpool frost free refrigerator, American signature coffee table, receiving top w/ 2 drawers, area rug, sofa table, night stands, chest of drawers, Bunk bed full size futon on bottom and twin on top w/ premium mattresses, Cherry style book shelf, maple tri sink, cast iron sofa table w/wood top, large iron mirror, NRA duck lamp, oak magazine rack, bar stools, nice roll-a-round office chair, 3 year old desk top Dell Vostro computer, Yamaha HTR5890 surround sound system and speakers, Oils & Prints: Original signed Meger 2006 outdoor scene oil on canvas, lots of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever Prints, large, medium, and small prints, to numerous to name all see pictures for details.

Auctioneers Note: Ladies and Gentlemen this auction has something for everyone. As Mr. Kuhn will be moving back toSt. Louis we are going to sell his personal property at auction.

Mr. Kuhn had very good taste everything is top quality and well taken care of. Don’t miss out on this spectacular auction.

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My brothers and I loved school and worked hard to get a good education which was very important to us and we excelled in school by pure dedication and the love for learning which I still do to keep the old brain going.

One day I wore a blue satin dress to school that wasn’t ironed and I was too small to care. Some of the children made fun of me and when we were all grown they mentioned my rumpled dress and I remembered how a satin dress would look not ironed. I always had the lead in all of our school plays, such as Hansel and Gretel , Robin Hood and more. I was a little sad because neither mom or dad would come to see me and they lived just across the road. That was a sad time for me, watching the door to see if they were there. Today it makes me sad to watch athletes compete with no parents to cheer them on and I firmly believe it is very important for parents to support their children I know that it means a lot to them.

Even though we were less fortunate than a lot of kids I was very popular with most of the girls in school and was also the class clown which gave me entrance to lots of rich kids birthday parties .The girls wanted me there to jolly up the party. We did not get the holidays off at school like the American kids and our summer holiday was six weeks long and we were always glad to go back so we could get school meals. There were lots of kids on our street and we never lacked for friends or something to do outdoors, even when the weather was cold. We played glarnies ( marbles ) hopscotch, acrobats and swinging on a rope.

There was a boy I liked when I was a young lassie and when he was twelve he committed suicide by putting his head in the gas oven and we were so shocked as this was

a rarity. His name was Brian Corcoran one of three brothers .When anyone passed in the neighborhood the family would close the curtains and open them only when the deceased was buried and the neighbors would line the streets eyes down and hats off for the males until the hearse passed.

I did go to two funerals when I lived there, my granny’s and my Uncle Harry’s. Back then they laid out the deceased and there was a viewing for the family only and my aunt wanted me to see Uncle Harry as he laid in bed and it scared me as I was young and this was the first dead person that I had viewed and could not get down the stairs quick enough and decided never again but I did .

In England they do not embalm and you have to wait your turn to bury your dead, because of the vast population in a city as big as Birmingham and when my dad passed he

was buried a week later by appointment and we went to see him. I was so disappointed because he did not look like my dad due to the body shrinkage and I vowed then that I would remember my family as they were alive .(When my dad passed it was up to our George and myself to prepare his clothes for burial. We knew that he had a lot of shirts because my siblings had bought him so many and had not seen him wear any of them. We went to look and could find no shirt nice enough to put on him and come to find out the previous Christmas each one of the son-in laws and George received two shirts apiece. Problem solved, he must have known he was ill and would not need the shirts. He passed in March and I was glad that I had stayed with him for five weeks prior to his demise. Pictured is Jean and her sister Bella. To Be Continued.........

Macon County Sheriff’s Office - At A Glance Continued from page 1A cealed Carry Certificate of Qualifications. In 2011 153 CCW permits were issued which make a total of 448 active CCW permit holders in Macon County.

The increase of CCW permits is rising steadily.

Bob Dawson has been the Sheriff in Macon County since 1992. When he took the position, the office had 2 cars, 2 radios, and everyone had to furnish their own gun. The training was limited due to funding and the wages were somewhat less to be desired.

Within the last 20 years there has been several improvements of which have not only helped with patrol but also lowered cost and made funds available to help supply guns and equipment the deputies needed to do their job.

In December of 2011, the deputies and jailers completed training on the MULES (Mules Uniform Law Enforcement) computer network. This

program provides more accurate and timely information to the deputies.

The Sheriff implemented a vehicle purchasing program where all vehicles are to be purchased from a “Civil Fund” and no cost to taxpayers. The civil fund is all the fees collected for served civil processes and executed court orders.

In August of 2011, the Macon County Sheriffs’ Office executed a community Service Program.

This was designed to be a way for the offender to pay restitution to the community for their crimes. This is another way to give back to the community and help not for profit organizations with repairs and work they don’t have the funds to do themselves. “We have had a few to come back every year to volunteer and help with the projects they were first introduced to by community service”. Said Sheriff Dawson “This seems to give a better un-

derstanding of what community is about and gives them the feeling of accomplishment.”

A “Case Management” system has also been put in place recently. This is a follow up system with the victims which informs them of the status of the case. This system allows deputies to work closer with the community and assures all cases are reviewed. What most would call “Old Fashioned Patrol Work”. This system has already been proven effective.

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office has deputies on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are there to protect, serve and assist in time of need.

These men or women have gone through an extensive 680 plus hours of training.

They have the high risk of being put in situations most would run from yet they choose to protect and serve the citizens of Macon County.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: “Donny’s Mobile Powerwash” Donny Roberts of Bevier, MO started his power washing business in 1996 and has been washing everything from homes, RV’s, tractor trailers and decks to spray down parking lots in and around Macon County.

Donny grew up in Bevier and graduated from Bevier High School in 1984.

He has been very active in Bevier heading up the Annual Bevier Homecoming and bringing in entertainment from all over. Donny, himself, plays the guitar and sings in his spare time.

Donny’s Mobile Power Washing offers free estimates throughout the North Central Missouri area. He is insured and will be happy to give you references.

Call for an appointment (660)415-6332.

Missouri Veterans Commission Announces New Hours for North Central Missouri Veterans Service Officers With the recent hiring of new Veterans Service Officers (VSO), the Missouri Veterans Commission released updated schedules for its North Central Missouri VSOs. “With the hiring of our new VSOs, we took the opportunity to rework the schedules for efficiency and give the Veterans solid information on when and where the Service Officer would be,” said Doug Meyer, Director of the Veterans Service Program, “This is part of a continuing process to ensure Veterans will receive quality assistance in receiving all available benefits.”

The Service Officer, Counties covered, and contact info is below. For guaranteed service, please call in advance.

Mark Bruce Chariton, Linn, Macon Counties M-F - Ph: 660-385-6192 1716 N. Prospect, Suite A, Macon, MO 63552 2nd & 4th Tue - Ph: 660-258-3959 61 Joyce Place, Brookfield, MO 64628 A full map of State Service Officers can be found at www.mvc.dps.mo.gov/service/serviceofficer.

The Missouri Veterans Commission, a state agency, operates seven State Veterans Homes, five State Veterans Cemeteries, and the Veterans Services Program. The Commission is committed to honoring and serving Missouri’s Veterans whose dedication and sacrifices have preserved our nation and its freedoms. For more information about the Missouri Veterans Commission programs, call 573-751-3779, online at www.mvc.dps.mo.gov, or facebook.com/ MissouriVeteransCommission.

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Make Binder Back Auto Body of Bevier YOUR choice for your auto body repairs.

Relay For Life Brings American Cancer Society Services Directly to Cancer Patients in and around Macon County In the fight against cancer, the American Cancer Society places great importance on cancer patient services. The fact that people are surviving cancer today more than ever before reinforces the need to help people get back into life’s mainstream – in Macon County, and everywhere.

“Your American Cancer Society provides the most up-to-date information about cancer and guidance to local community resources,” says Anna Ruby, American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery volunteer from La Plata, Mo. “Programs, services and materials are available at no direct cost to cancer patients here in Macon County thanks to public contributions.”

For over 15 years the Macon County community has joined three and a half million Relay participants in more than 5,000 local communities across the country in raising billions of dollars to fuel the American Cancer Society’s mission of eliminating cancer by helping people get well.

Here are just a few examples: • In the past year more than 100 cancer patients in Macon County have

utilized programs and services of the American Cancer Society.

• The Society was able to ease the cost of cancer by providing transportation assistance to more than 30 local patients. For many people, getting to appointments is a barrier to receiving and completing treatment. The Gas Card Program, run by the American Cancer Society and funded through Relay For Life, ensures all patients have access to the care they need to get well.

• Nearly 30 patients in Macon County received the Society’s ‘Personal Health Manager,’ a comprehensive organization and educational tool. The kit allows patients to track doctor’s notes, directions and details of side effects, file medical information, organize insurance information, and more.

• Losing your hair due to cancer treatment is a constant reminder to you and those around you that you’re dealing with cancer. The Society is proud to have helped numerous cancer patients in Macon County with free wigs to help women feel better inside and out.

• Patients from Macon

County can receive free housing from the American Cancer Society while receiving cancer treatment far from home. The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge serves as a free home-away-from-home when the best treatment options are far away. The Society has Hope Lodges in St. Louis, Kansas City and 29 other cities across the country (and Puerto Rico). The Society also assists Macon County patients receiving care in Columbia, Mo through a free Guest Room Program – a partnership between the Society and area hotels.

• Patients and caregivers alike utilize the American Cancer Society’s reliable and thorough information tools. The Society’s mostutilized service is a oneof-a-kind 24 hour cancer information line, 800-2272345. Patients and caregivers receive personal assistance around the clock for cancer information, access to Society and community programs and services, assistance with health insurance, emotional support, and more. The Society’s state-of-the-art website, cancer.org, and award-winning brochures and books, also provide information

in a time of great need for knowledge and answers.

“The American Cancer Society spends the funds raised through Relay For Life on cancer-fighting efforts that benefit everyone in the community,” said Judy Wilson, Relay For Life of Macon County event chair.

How can you help?

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a unique community event that celebrates survivorship and raises money for programs that help local cancer patients. The Relay For Life of Macon County is June 9-10 at the Macon County Fairgrounds. Find out how you can volunteer, form a team, or sponsor the event at relayforlife.org/ maconmo or by contacting Brenda at (573) 221-1795 or Brenda.Carlin@cancer. org. A survivor reception will be held prior to event.

All survivors are welcome.

If you or a member of your family is in need of Society services, or if you want to volunteer or need more information about cancer, please call the American Cancer Society at 1-800227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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COMMENTARY COMMENT

ROSIE RHODES ATTENDS 39TH ANNUAL TRUMAN PILGRIMAGE

From the Editors Desk

BY KATHY LIEBHART EDITOR kathy@maconhomepress.com

Isn’t it funny how things you were told or taught growing up, you still have to refer to as an adult? I can remember going to school with a new outfit or shoes etc… and a few days later one of my classmates would have one just like it. Or getting a new hair cut and low and behold a week later someone else had it. I used to come home so upset because I didn’t want anyone doing what I did. I always liked to be different. My mom would always tell me not to be upset because when someone tries to do the same as you are, it’s because you are doing something they like so take it as a compliment.

I can remember when I wrecked my first car and dented the fender, it wasn’t really my fault, but I only had liability insurance and didn’t have the money to fix the dent so I went to the store and bought a box of band aids.

I placed them all over the fender of the car and fixed it myself. This turned out to be the funniest thing, people would shake their head and laugh about it everywhere I went. You wouldn’t believe the comments it brought. I never did fix the dent, I just replaced the band aids when needed. I drove it forever that way and when I went on to Kirksville to school, someone else ended up putting band aids on their car when they wrecked it.

That’s when I took mine off, but you could still see where they were because of the sun fading the paint.

It was just a few years later, you could buy an actual “Car Band aid”.

LIEBHART As we were raising our kids through school, I can recall telling my kids the same thing when they would come home all upset because someone was “copying” off them. I guess everyone goes through it. I would tell them not to get upset because it is a compliment when someone starts dong something you are doing.

Obviously you are doing something they like so they are trying to improve themselves.

I always understood where they were coming from because I have always been one to do my own thing and never wanted to be the same in anything. Even today I am still that way, maybe not quite as bad, but I still like to be different with everything I do whether it’s work or recreation.

The funny thing is, today my kids are repeating the same thing to me I have been telling them for years. Isn’t it great how your own words come back at you! But they are absolutely right. So remember when someone is trying to do better or look better, even when it’s by following your lead, take it as a compliment and know inside they really like what you’re doing or they wouldn’t be trying to imitate you.

FAITH

From the Desk of the Worship Center Low Down A country singer wrote ‘Everybody sings the blues sometime and every body knows the words.

Jesus asked the disciples after a great crowd had deserted him, will you leave also?

If Jesus wasn’t without his blue times I suspect neither will we be. On the cross Jesus asked “My God why hast thou forsaken me”?

The feeling that no one cares is a very lonely place, this must of been the way Jesus felt when he said ‘God why have you forsaken me”?

There are things we can learn in the low places of life.

David said” thou I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.

In these low times it’s hard to believe that Jesus is there every step of the way.

The songs says, The God in the good times is the same in the hard

time’s.

Most of us didn’t learn to trust Jesus on a winning streak.

I felt like I had caught the last train out of a living Hell. In the lowest place of the battle David stopped and kneeled down in bottom of the creek.

It was there that David found the five stones for the battle against the giant Goliath.

Between two mountains there was a creek. He could not get any lower and this was where he found the tool to be victorious.

When David came out of the creek he was armed for battle. The stones were found on the bottom, they had lain on the bottom and rolled around for many years and became smooth and ready.

The prodigal son came out of the hog pen a different young man.

He was ready to go home, work, and respect the fathers house.

The blues can be good Pastor Ron Thomason

HUMOR

Laugh Out Loud

by Jim Lenzini Statements we laugh at because we don’t want to admit they are true: Politicians and Diapers need to be changed often and for the same reason.

I shook my family tree and a bunch of nuts feel out.

We all think we are ma-

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I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.

I hate being bi-polar, it’s awesome!

Sometimes I laugh so hard, tears run down my legs.

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The 39th Annual Truman Pilgrimage was attended by Rosie Rhodes, District 2 Auxiliary President, Anita Smith, Department Historian and Wilma Jobson, District 2 Auxiliary Vice President on May 8, 2012.

Missourians and Legionnaires from surrounding states have gathered at the Truman Library in Independence, MO to honor the memory of the first Legionnaire to become President of the United States. A wreath was presented and placed at the gravesite of Harry S. Truman.

Macon County Sheriff’s Report May 2, 2012 deputies took a report of child abuse that allegedly took place in South Gifford.

The case remains under investigation.

May 3, 2012 deputies responded to Vine Street Road in Macon, to investigate five mail boxes being damaged.

The case remains under investigation.

May 5, 2012 deputies responded to Vine Street Road in Macon, to investigate fifteen mail boxes being damaged.

The case remains under investigation.

May 6, 2012 deputies responded to S. Gex St. in LaPlata, to a report of property damage.

The residence found his vehicle had been damaged overnight while parked in the lot.

The case remains under investigation.

May 06, 2012 deputies responded to the 10000 block of Archer Street in Bucklin, Missouri, to a report of a domestic dispute taking place. The case was referred to DFS for follow up.

May 6, 2012 deputies responded to the 31000 block of Vine Street Road Macon in reference to livestock being on the property. Megan Graber age 32 of Macon was issued summons for animal abuse and released pending her court date.

May 7, 2012 deputies arrested Lynette Roberts age 21 of LaPlata, for an outstanding warrant. The warrant was for 7 counts of Felony Receiving Stolen Property, 1 felony count of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, 1 count of misdemeanor Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and 2 misdemeanor counts of Receiving Stolen Property. Roberts was transported to the Macon County Jail where she was processed.

She was unable to post the required $50,000.00 cash only bond.

May 8, 2012 deputies responded to a residence on First St. in South Gifford, to take investigate property damage that had occurred over the previous evening. Upon arrival deputies found the garage door and lighting had been damaged during an attempted break-in. The scene was processed, evidence collected and forwarded

to the crime lab for testing. The case remains under investigation.

May 9, 2012 deputies responded to a residence on Jaguar St in Macon in reference to livestock being on the property.

Deputies made contact with the owner who advised the cattle had been returned to the pasture and the fence repaired.

May 9, 2012 deputies arrested Justin L. Hampton age 37 of Callao, for Domestic Assault 3rd Degree after responding to a reported domestic disturbance in the 100 block of East Chariton Street Callao, MO. May 10, 2012 deputies responded to a business in Atlanta to a report of an attempted burglary.

The scene was processed, evidence collected and forwarded to the crime lab for testing.

The case remains under investigation.

May 10, 2012 deputies responded to a business in the 33000 block of State High M in Atlanta, to a report of an attempted burglary. The scene was processed, evidence collected and forwarded to the crime lab for testing. The case remains under investigation.

May 11, 2012 deputies arrested Michael Humphrey for an outstanding warrant for Burglary 2nd Degree. Humphrey was transported to the Macon County Jail. Humphrey was unable to post the required $5000.00 cash only bond.

May 12, 2012 deputies responded to the 32000 block of St Hwy P in New Cambria, to investigate five mail boxes being damaged.

The case remains under investigation.

May 14, 2012 deputies responded to the 32000 block of Business Hwy 36 East in Macon, to a report of a female suspect trespassing.

Deputies issued the female a warning for trespassing, and escorted her from the property.

May 16, 2012 deputies arrested Tyler Freeman age 19 of Macon for Possession of Marijuana up to 35 Grams and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Freeman was processed at the Macon County Jail and released on summons pending his court date.

RECIPES

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CROCK POT FRENCH ONION SOUP ¼ C. Butter 2 Red Onions (thinly sliced) 2 Yellow Onions (thinly sliced) ½ tsp. Salt ½ tsp. Pepper 2 2/3 C. Beef Broth 2 C. Water 8 – 10 Slices French Bread Olive Oil 3 C. Swiss Cheese (shredded) In a skillet, melt butter. Add onions and sauté until tender. Stir in the sugar, salt and pepper and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the onions to the slow cooker. Stir in beef broth, water and cover. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Ladle the soup into individual ovenproof bowls and top with slice of bread and cheese. Broil in oven until cheese is melted.

FRUIT ROLL-UPS 2 C. Fruit Sliced 2 Tbs. Honey Vegetable Spray Plastic Wrap Puree sliced fruit in a blender with honey. Pour into a non-stick baking sheet coated with vegetable cooking spray. Dry in a 140 degree oven until the sheets peel away easily from the baking sheet. Store by rolling on plastic wrap and keep in a covered container in refrigerator.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

by Doris Noah BUCKLIN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETS The BCA met Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:00 p m in the community building.

President Thelma Jones called the meeting to order with all officers and seven members present.

Secretary Stacey Anders read the minutes of the April meeting which were approved as read.

Treasurer David Jenkins gave the treasurer report.

This report was accepted as read.

Fund raiser chairperson, Lori Davis, brought several ideas for consideration. It was decided the BCA will host a fish dinner in the city park on Sunday July 8th. As well as a complete fish dinner there will be a pie auction and live music entertainment. Neighbors are invited to come and visit as they enjoy a good dinner.

Tables will be set up by the food stand so seating will be no problem. The price is $8.00 for adults with children under 12 only $5.00 with serving to start about 11:30.

If you have not turned in your order form for the Birthday/Activity calendar time is running out.

Please get your list of birthday and anniversary dates to David Jenkins

by May 31. The price is the same as last year, fifty cents for each entry and $5.00 for the calendar.

This calendar is one of the handiest things on your kitchen wall.... with it you shouldn’t neglect a birthday or forget a special meeting .

Also a great gift if you have a ‘forgetful’ friend or family member.

WEDDING SHOWER IN ETHEL Saturday, May 19, 2012 Darcy Bright and Anthony Dillard were honored with a wedding shower.

Nancy Morford and Natalie Burk were hostesses for the afternoon shower in the Ethel Gym. Darcy and Anthony have planned an August wedding in south Missouri.

A LABOR OF LOVE If you happened to be in the Bucklin Masonic Cemetery Wednesday morning you witnessed a labor of love.

Several members of American Legion Post # 57 were placing white crosses with American flags at the headstone of every veteran buried there.

They don’t just go to the Bucklin cemetery, these men honor veterans at several small cemeteries in the area as well.

This year a couple of the men commandeered a golf cart with an American flag waving high to assist them in their task.

No small task for over 250 crosses and flags will be put in place before they are finished.

After Memorial Day the crosses will be gathered back in and carefully stored in the metal shed in the cemetery till next year.

Truly a labor of love.

BUCKLIN CIVIC CLUB NEWS President Debbie Reid called the May meeting of the Civic Club to order at 7:00 p m. and led in reciting of the club collect.

It was noted Sandy Riddle was celebrating a May birthday.

Secretary Lynn Shipley took roll call and read the minutes of the April meeting. They were approved.

Peggy Finney gave the treasurer report which was approved as read.

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It was reported Rick and Patti Gilmore had fixed the playground equipment in the park and replaced the little swing that had been broken.

During the business meeting the group decided to go to Brunswick for their annual outing.

Members will gather at the Christian Church at 10:00 a m on June 21, to car pool to Brunswick.

The ladies will have lunch, a brief business meeting and time to tour the various shops of interest.

If you would like more information contact any of the officers; Debbie Reid, Thelma Jones, Peggy Finney or Lynn Shipley.

FAREWELL DINNER FOR BRIGHT FAMILY Eric and Hope Bright were guests of honor at a basket dinner following worship at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Sunday May 20, 2012.

Pastor Brian Baker and the church deacons presented the Brights with a gift from their church family during morning worship.

Eric and Hope Bright are moving this week to the small farm they purchased in the Branson area.

Phillip and Heather Martin bought the Bright’s farm on Mabry Road.

BOOKS SOLD AND WANTED Two of the three books up for sale in the Bits From Bucklin column last week have been sold. The one remaining is the 1955 Reco.

Contact 660 695 3600 if you would like to have this year book and I will pass the word along.

Reco sponsor, Aleta Casady, would like to find Recos to complete the school’s archives.

Missing copies are 1939, 1971, 1981, 1987. Please contact Mrs. Casady if you have an extra Reco you would be willing to donate to the school (Out of the area readers, the Reco is the Bucklin R2 yearbook).

WANTED !

Something new at the Bucklin Homecoming August 2, 3 and 4th will be a variety of booths displaying crafts and items for browsing and buying.

Edie Lucas( 660 349 8907) is responsible for obtaining the vendors.

If you have anything to sell please contact Edie and get your name on the list. She will fill you in on all the details. One stipulation is there will be no food booths allowed except baked items, jellies, jams and honey.

Time is approaching to finalize the booth placements so don’t delay in calling Edie Lucas to rent a spot.

ON THE SICK LIST May has not been the best month for the Noah men. Ronald Noah was a patient in Boone Hospital for several days. He came home Saturday the 19th to recuperate. Hank Noah went to Columbia for out patient surgery Wednesday the 23rd and is home recuperating at this time.

WELCOME BEONKA MAE ANDERS D. J. Anders and Ceernia Winfrey are parents of their first child, a little girl, they have named Beonka Mae. Beonka was born May 15, 2012 at 8:13 p m. She weighed in at 6 pounds and 3 ounces.

Maternal grandmother is Donna Winfrey.

Maternal great grandparents are Kenny and Connie Ebert.

Paternal grand-

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parents are Ruth Huffman and Doug and Stacey Anders.

Paternal great grandparents are Gary and Phyliss Anders, Don and Debbie Lynn and Mary Blacketeer.

ODDS ‘N ENDS Hollyhocks are starting to bloom here in our little spot of Linn County. If these old fashioned flowers don’t remind of you of the path to your grandma’s chicken house (or outhouse) then you were no doubt raised on a paved road. For those of us raised on a dirt or gravel road hollyhocks are a special memory.

Otha Vobornik shared a box of his hollyhock seeds

a couple of years ago and they were the greatest gift imaginable. He brought bright red, soft pink and brilliant white ones....... thanks again and again Otha. Come by and see all the blooms in our yard.

Do you have an item to share? If so please call 660 695 3600, email dnoah112@gmail.com or feel free to come by our house anytime. Every article is welcome and just what it takes to make our news newsy.

Without everyone pitching in this would be a mighty short column.

Enjoy, Doris Noah

by Jayne Roberts CALLAO AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY MEET The Callao American Legion Agronne Post 360 and Auxiliary met on May 12, 2012, with Cathy Dawson, Mickey Albright,and Linda Maddox as hostesses. Lauretta Yutz gave the blessing before the meal. Afterwards, we went to separate meetings, with Linda Maddox, President, leading the Pledge to the American flag, and reading the Preamble to the Constitution fo the American Legion.

June Standley, Secretary, had roll call, with 13 members and one guest present. She then did the Secretary report and it was approved. Lauretta Yutz made a motion, and Violet Watson 2nd it to send $ 25.00 to the Emergency fund for Veterans. Linda Maddox had fixed a great “Buddy Basket” for a veteran who is able to go home to live.

Lauretta and Violet displayed 12 lap robes that The Good Intentions Club had donated to be used for the Honor Flight Veterans in wheel chairs. Six of the club members are Auxiliary members. Robert Maddox, Commander, will deliver them to Columbia. Clifford Coffman donated $25.00 for some extra dishes we had. That money will go into the Girl’s State fund.

Janet Kelly will be our Membership person. Anyone wishing to join the Auxiliary may contact Janet.

The next meeting will be June 12, with June Standley, Lisa Kalenian, Elsie Sagaser and CeCe Spink as hostesses for the 6:30 carry-in supper MACON COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH The Macon County Cowboy Church met Thursday evening at 36 & 3 One Stop in Callao. The opening prayer, and prayer for concerns were given by Bernard Hepworth. Genny Wright sang three specials. Jim Fitzgerald brought the message and closing prayer. Genny sang another song to close the meeting.

The group will meet again next Thursday at the same place and time. Everyone welcome.

CALLAO CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday morning at Worship Service the church honored the graduates from college to kindergarten,Eight graduates each were presented with a gift . Later strawberry cake and chocolate cake, along with punch was served to the attendees in the Fellowship Hall.

At the Sunday night service we were blessed to have 3 baptisms.

Visitors are always welcome, and there are classes for all ages.

Communion is served Each Sunday to all baptized believers. The leadership wants you to grow deeper and stronger in your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Blue Flames Take 2nd Place!

The 12U Blue Flames fastpitch softball team won 2nd place in the Spirit Classic USSSA tournament in Columbia May 19-20th. They are coached by Tabetha Petre, Jeff Milburn, Tim Wood, & Shawn Petre.

Trooper Guthrie’s Name Added To The National Law Enforcement Memorial In Washington, D.C. Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Frederick F. “Fred” Guthrie Jr.’s sacrifice was remembered during the National Law Enforcement Memorial Service this past week.

His name was added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial, in Washington, D.C. Tpr. Guthrie and his Patrol K-9 Reed died apparently after being swept away by swift moving flood waters.

They were assigned to Missouri River flood duty and were working in the area of Big Lake on Missouri Highway 118 at Missouri Highway 111 in Holt County, MO. On Tuesday August 2, 2011, K-9 Reed was located in swift moving flood water.

On January 12, 2012, Tpr. Guthrie’s body was located under four feet of sand and silt near the original search site. Tpr. Guthrie is the 30th member of the Patrol to make the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the citizens of Missouri.

Colonel Ron Replogle and a small contingent of troopers accompanied the Guthrie family to Washington, D.C., for the event, which took place during National Police Week. The officers also placed tribute cards at the National Law Enforcement Memorial near the names of the 30 troopers who’ve died in the line of duty since the department’s inception in 1931.

Each May, during

National Police Week, Concerns Of Police Survivors Inc. hosts the National Police Survivors’ Conference.

Law enforcement survivors from all across the nation gather for in-depth grief work and issue-oriented information sharing.

Break-out seminar sessions allow survivors with like concerns and issues to discuss solutions to common problems.

Special sessions are offered for co-workers, children, spouses, and extended family members, etc. The Guthrie family attended the survivors’ conference.

This year, six Missouri heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial: Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Frederick F. “Fred” Guthrie Jr., Caruthersville, MO, Police Department Officer Evan D. Burns, Leadwood MO, Police Department Officer Jerry E. Hicks, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Daryl A. Hall, Missouri Department of Corrections Officer Debra K. Collins, and Riverside, MO, Police Department Officer Jefferson G. Taylor. All six of these officers died in the line of duty in 2011.

A total of 362 officers who died in the line of duty (nationwide) were honored this year; 163 of those officers made the ultimate sacrifice in 2011.

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COMMUNITY NEWS CAIRO WORLD WAR TWO NAVY AVIATION SEAMAN HONORED

Lloyd Taylor, United States Navy Air Corps World War Two veteran, was honored by The American Legion Bucklin, Missouri Green Hills Post 57, Sons of The American Legion Squadron 57, and the United States Navy, with military rites at the Jacksonville Missouri Veterans Cemetery, May 18, 2012. Taylor a lifelong Cairo, Missouri resident, former Cairo Mayor, and retired Senior Vice President of the Bank of Cairo and Moberly; received the honor of participating in the Central Missouri Honor Flight to Washington D.C., on October 27, 2009. PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT MILITARY RITES FOR LLOYD TAYLOR: COLORS: Norman Evans, Frank Williams, Glen Kitchen, Ralph Thomas, James Lee Jenkins. BUGLER: Donald Fosse. CENTER: Wayne Kitchen-Sergeant At Arms, United States Navy IS2 Jared Wesse and OSC Bruce Davis OSU Kansas City, Treshon Jobson-Sons of American Legion with Navy Flag. RIFLES: Charles Snyder, Luke Thomas, Leighton Reid, Robert Green, John Payne, Larry Kinnison, Robert Jobson.

Six Ways to Enjoy Your Job According to a recent Gallup poll, over 70 percent of Americans hate their work. This is a staggering figure, considering most of us spend more than half our waking hours on the job. Many of us have watched our companies merge, trim fat and tighten belts, resulting in more standardized procedures and rules in the name of efficiency. The net effect is that our individuality is sacrificed, causing us to become unmotivated, disinterested, angry, or just plain bored. Our productivity diminishes, which is bad for employers, and our unhappiness increases, which is bad for us. Here are 6 ways for both em-

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ployers and employees to better enjoy the workplace.

1. Humanize your environment. The first thing to remember is that while the company might demand standardization in work methods, the individuals performing the work are anything but standard.

Each employee has his or her own unique story that is worth a listen. You don’t need to know Jane Doe’s entire family history, but taking a real interest in something specific to Jane (e.g. she’s paints as a hobby) will delight her, and make her interested in something you’re passionate about. This creates an environment of camarade-

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rie, which leads to better group productivity.

2. Unleash your creativity. Just because a task is monotonous doesn’t mean the process can’t be fun.

For example, if your unit needs to achieve a desired goal, take the individual strengths of your coworkers into account and create “Top Gun”-type nicknames for employees. While such “handles” might seem silly at first, they can actually convey respect for a unique quality each member of the workforce possesses. Also use creativity to counterbalance stress. If it’s a particularly demanding March, plan a fun, green-filled St. Patrick’s

Day party so the office can take a breath.

3. Maximize your individual potential. The company has a bottom line, but so do we. Human beings are most satisfied when we feel we are performing our best, and we need to take personal responsibility for making sure that happens. Setting individual standards for ourselves, both in work methods and the way we present ourselves to clients and fellow employees can make a huge difference in the how we feel about our jobs. 4. Open your mind. Many work environments are poisoned by a vicious circle of low expectations: “It’s always

Callao Woman Lands $100,000 Payout A Callao woman scored a $100,000 payday on a Missouri Lottery “$1,000,000 Payout” Scratchers ticket. Connie Foster, 55, was enjoying some down time at Mini Mart, 28841 Sunset Dr. in Macon, with her husband, Steve, on May 19.

“We were drinking pop,” explained Steve. “We go over on Saturday afternoons. We have to stay away. We’ve got 10 grandkids, and we’ll be babysitting if we don’t keep moving.”

The afternoon hangout is working well for the Fosters. They play a few Scratchers tickets, like the “$1,000,000 Payout” ticket Connie bought Saturday.

“It’s a winning ticket. I mean, we’ve bought it before and won some on it,” said Connie. “I won $1,000 not very long ago.”

The latest discovery of a $100,000 created quite a stir at the Mini Mart.

“We both had a heart attack,” said the couple simultaneously.

“Then everybody in the store started crying,” added their daughter, April.

“This one woman, I don’t know who she was, she said, ‘Oh my God. Can I touch it?’” recalled Connie, with a laugh. “She started crying, too, just

looking at it.”

The win comes at a good time for the line worker at Con-Agra Foods in Macon. Her husband is retired from the plant, and Connie has one year until she’s eligible.

“I want to get a car and pay bills,” said Connie.

“Try to get out of debt, and get her a car,” added Steve, when asked how they would use the prize money.

“I’ve been chauffeuring her since November.”

He joked that the win would give him more time to sleep and “maybe do a little fishing.”

The couple mentioned dreams of a “real” vacation – but no plans were made, yet. Steve has no plans beyond visiting the Mini Mart on Saturday afternoon.

“It’s still kind of a shock,” said Steve. “Definitely changes your life.

You just don’t think it will ever happen.”

“But it does,” added Connie. “Don’t give up. Just keep trying.” “$1,000,000 Payout” is a $10 game that officially began Jan. 10. The game features a top prize of $1 million. More than $22 million in prizes, including three top prizes, remain in the game.

been done this way.” “He always reacts like that.”

“There’s nothing I can do to make this better.” By opening our minds to the possibility of a solution, we free ourselves to take risks that change things for the better. Humans wrote everything by hand for thousand of years until somebody opened his mind to the idea of doing it on a typewriter, and then a computer.

5. Relate to your workplace. Perhaps you got the job because you had an important skill your employer valued. Or maybe you signed on simply because you needed a paycheck. Either way, as long as you are an employee you are part of the team.

Maximizing individual potential will make you feel better about yourself, but identifying with

the character of the team will make you feel better about daily life in the office. The workplace is a community, and we enjoy it more when we are an integral part of it.

6. Humor your way through. They say laughter is the best medicine, and as such, there is no better prescription for the workplace. An office that can laugh together is an office that can perform together. A joke, a funny story, a crazy outfit – any one of these can make your or someone else’s day. Levity relieves stress, which makes everyone feel better about what they do.

Follow these guidelines, and you’ll be among that 30 percent of Americans who don’t hate their jobs. Or better yet, 70 percent of Americans will actually like going to work!

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Country Living

by Carrie Chiarottino This week I will reach small milestone in my life. I turn 35 this week. Its one slippery down hill road to 40 is how I see it. Thirty-five is not that old, I know, but when you think your still in your 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it becomes more of an issue. My Saturday started out a little strange. My grandma hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t called at all. I called my dad just to see what he was doing and he said he was trying to get the yard mowed. He sounded like he was really working at it which puzzled me a bit because it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to rain and he had all day. He was short on the phone and said he had to get back to work.

I kept my sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kids for a few days this past week and she came on Saturday to pick them up.

We were at my house and all of the sudden Memphis says Grandpa Wayne called and wants everyone to go out to eat. I thought that was a little strange because grandkids and all it would be about 12- 15 people and very expensive. Memphis said well thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what he wants to do and he said meet him up at his house. So we all loaded up in vehicles, my sister jumped in with me, and headed to his house. As I drove up the drive-way I saw that cars parked everywhere. I asked my sister what everyone was doing here. She just gave me a

strange grin. Yep, they had put together my first ever surprise birthday party. I was so shocked!! My mom had prepared a spaghetti dinner, salad, garlic bread, and best of all a birthday cake. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe what trouble my mom had gone to for me. After dinner Memphis started telling me what a stressful week she had keeping this a secret from me. She never really keeps anything important from me and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how we tell each other most things. My dad also confessed that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to stay on the phone too long with me earlier in the day for fear he would tell me about the party. Never the less the party was great.

My brother was here from Wyoming and celebrated his birthday with me because his birthday is also this week. As if that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough my other brother is out in Las Vegas getting married on my birthday. Then on Sunday after church dad, Anthony and his daughter came to my house and went fishing. We ended up catching so many that we had a big fish fry for supper. What an amazing weekend I had. Thank you to my family for thinking of me. It seems I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough of those little things in lifeâ&#x20AC;Ś Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in the Country.

So we all loaded up in vehicles, my sister jumped in with me, and headed to his house. As I drove up the drive-way I saw that cars parked everywhere. I asked my sister what everyone was doing here. She just gave me a strange grin.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS

Bevier C4 Graduating Class of 2012 Bevier C4 High School held their graduation on Friday evening, May 18, 2012. The gymnasium was full as parents watched their children walk their final walk to receive their diploma.

Each student has their own plan for their future and will be the men and women of our tomorrow. Following are the names of the 2012 Bevier C4 Graduating Class: Logan Christensen, Sylvanna Couch, Chance Elliott, Alex Fesler, Shayla Fesler, Louis Fiquet IV, Dustin Gladbach, Dalton Haddock, Taylor Humphreys, Bryce Jones, Krystal Lester, Cory Martin, Alyssa Mckenzie, Brooke Perkins, Dominica Prokup, Amy Replogle, Jennifer Ross, Stevie Ross, Greg Schiff, Cheyenne Shelmadine, Hallie Smith, Christina Templeton, Jaremy Vass, Laremy Vass, Valle Wilson, Adrienne West, Heather Wheeler and Sierra Whitley.

RE-ELECT

DEMOCRAT

ROBERT DAWSON MACON COUNTY SHERIFF August 7th Primary

* Served his country in the US Army from 1968 to 1970 in the infantry, and then as his company armorer. * Member of American Legion Post 360 – Callao * Life Member of the VFW Post 5553 SERVED & PROTECTED HIS COUNTRY – CONTINUES TO SERVE & PROTECT HIS COUNTY PROVEN EXPERIENCE – PROVEN LEADERSHIP - NOT POLITICAL PROMISE PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT ROBERT DAWSON SHERIFF – RONNIE SWITZER, TREASURER

Horseshoe Winners The Clarence Horseshoe Club held their first tournament of the year on May 19th at the Horseshoe Clubs North Park Pits in Clarence, MO. The club was established in 2009 and has members from both Shelby and Macon County. President, Wade Liebhart, stated “We are here to promote the game and keep the spirit of horseshoes alive”. “You don’t have to be good or even know how to play to be part of our club, we play for fun and will help you learn”.

The Clarence Horseshoe Club has a goal of helping the community and bringing people together through the game. The club is in the middle of a big project in the north park at Clarence.

They have been working together with Clarence

Cycle in building a shelter house and now the club is raising funds to complete the bathrooms.

“We really need about $5500 to complete the project” says court manager, Jim Johnston.

The Clarence Horseshoe Club will hold their 3rd Annual Ringer Classic on Saturday, June 16th. The tournament is open to everyone from beginners to advanced players ages 9 and up. Registration is at 9:30 am and the tournament starts at 10:00 am. “This year we are also having a “Hillbilly Horseshoe Contest”. We will set up a stake and

throw toilet rings. It has been going over real well, everyone loves it and has a lot of fun” says member Kay Johnston.

Watch for further details on the Ringer Classic and future horseshoe events.

Anyone interested in memberships may call (660)651-8407.

Pictured from left to right are the tournament winners: Wade Liebhart, 1st Place; Roger Johnston, 2nd Place; Kent Tate, 3rd Place Also pictured is the winner of the Hillbilly Horseshoe Contest, Trevor Liebhart

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