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The The Macon County

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

USPS-299800 Vol.137, No. 14 Bevier, MO, 63532 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 75 Cents

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This week we salute

Odis and Jeanne Broden, Bevier, MO

New Trooper Assigned To Troop B

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce the assignment of Trooper David L. Gipson to Troop B, effective September 21, 2012. Trooper Gipson is a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 95th Recruit Class, which graduated from the Patrol Academy on September 21, 2012.

Trooper Gipson, a native of Huntsville, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 1, which serves the citizens of Macon and Shelby counties. Trooper Gipson graduated from Westran High School in Huntsville, Missouri. He holds an associate’s degree in computer-aided drafting from ITT Technical Institute in Earth City, Missouri.

Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, he served as a highway designer with the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Halloween Coloring Contest

The Home Press South Edition will be giving away 4 Halloween Baskets to the winners of the Halloween Coloring contest for 2012.

Categories will be Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade & Third Grade The contest is for any child in Macon and Shelby County Instructions: Go to www.hpsouth.com and print off the Halloween Coloring Page under the contest tab. Once you have completed your page, print your name, grade and school on the back. Have your page turned in to The Home Press at 111 N. Rollins St. Macon, MO 63552 on or before Noon on Monday, October 22, 2012. The winners will be notified on Tuesday, October 23rd to pick up their prize and have their photos taken for the Halloween issue of The Home Press!

Don’t have internet? No problem, stop by our office downtown Macon and we will give you the coloring page.

Employees and family of The Home Press may not participate in this contest.

Bevier C-4 Students met at the pole on Wednesday morning, Sept. 26th to start the day in prayer. See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, all started in 1990 with less than a dozen students praying at their school.

Twenty two years later, the fourth Wednesday in September is recognized as a Global day of Prayer for students.

The rally is a student organized event and is where students can meet at the flagpole before school to give thanks and to lift up their families, friends, school and the nation to God. The day is a national set day. Students are the leaders of the event and set the time to meet at the flagpole before school.

Loch haven administrators among speakers at symposium At the invitation of Matt Younger, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Administrator of Section for Long Term Care, Byron Freeman, Administrator and Barbara Primm, Assistant Administrator at Loch Haven were among the speakers at the Surplus Safety Symposium September 12 and 13 in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Symposium was sponsored by the Hulda B. and Maurice L. Rothschild Foundation and the Erickson School of the University of Maryland –Baltimore County.

The purpose of the Symposium was to evaluate and make recommendations regarding current regulations and practices as to how they may impede residents of care facilities in exercising their personal rights.

One right often given as an example is the resident’s right to choose what they want to eat. Often it is thought that physician’s orders override the resident’s right to choose.

This is an example of contradictory regulations.

One regulation allows residents to make all choices regarding how they live.

Another requires facilities to follow physician orders.

One of the goals of the Symposium was to develop strategies that promote a full evaluation of risk vs. potential outcomes in long term care.

Using the food choice example, what are the pros and cons of allowing elderly persons with diabetes to have the much desired dessert?

Current research finds little benefit to tight control of blood sugar in the elderly.

A number of nationally known long term care leaders also presented. Dr. Judah Ronch, Dean of the Erickson School and Carmen Bowman, former federal surveyor and consultant on culture change were the facilitators of the group of forty participants.

Dr. Bill Thomas, founder of the Eden Alternative and

Pictured is Barbara Primm, Assistant Administrator and Byron Freeman, Administrator of Loch Haven Nursing Home of Macon, MO.

Green House Project shared many concepts that assisted

the group in formulating ideas.

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LOCAL NEWS

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This week’s photo was taken in 1985. Do you know these two Drum Majors from Macon High School? Last week’s photo was Roger Johnston of Clarence, MO. The winners were Tatum Watkins of Bevier, Sharon Winn of Shelbyville, and Bill Noyes of Macon.

Congratulations!

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, send it to us!

Annual AFSP Benefit

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will hold its 2nd annual benefit on October 13, 2012 from 11am to 1am at Bojangles in Macon. Burgers and brats with all of the fixings will be available at $5.00 per plate from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Local entertainm.ent will be from 2 p.m to 7pm and from 8 p.m.. to 1 a.m. DJ Robb will be playing music. There will also be a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. as well as raffles and drawings at the door.

All funds will be sent to the local AFSP research in remembrance of all we have lost to suicide. For more information, call 395-407- or 385-6371.

Left to right, Ron Watts, Linda and Ted Clardy, and Harold Burkhardt stand inside the Shockey’s Mill, which the group helped reburish.

What Happened To Shockey’s Mill?

Dedication, desire and hard work. Seven days a week for five weeks, (1100 hours) Harold Burkhardt, Ron Watts, Leroy Noble and Ted Clardy dedicated themselves to preserving Shockey’s Mill.

When Ted and Linda Clardy were offered J.O. Shockey’s 184 acres there was no question about accepting it, as well as the building called Shockey’s Mill. The mill sat for years until one day, Ted and Linda decided they needed to do something to avoid further ransacking that was occurring and possible destruction. That was when they offered it to the Macon County Historical Society, and the rest, as they say, is history!

The first question was how to move it, but that is just what they did. According to Harold Burkhardt, the first step was to move the machines. After that, each piece of lumber was dismantled, moved to the new location and reassembled. The main thing they had to replace was the flooring in the upper floor as the wood was too swollen and couldn’t be removed without ruining it. They also replaced the windows with Plexiglas rather than glass to avoid someone getting hurt. The original iron hinges, knobs and handles, which were made by Walter Shockey, were also used. The only structural change was to make the door slide from right to left instead of left to right due to a brick chimney flue being in the way.

A special door was built into the 2nd floor of the society’s building. Lumber, parts and the equipment

were hoisted up 20 feet with a forklift. Previously, large and heavy pieces had to be dismantled and carried up by muscle alone, according to Ron Watts.

One must see the building to appreciate the hard work it took to move and re-build it. There is a beauty in the wood (oak, pine and walnut) that has to be seen. Luckily, the structure and the equipment stood the test of time as the building was neglected since J.O. Shockey passed in 1957.

The mill was built in 1905.

Farmers would travel miles to have their grain ground. The story goes that if the farmer had to wait, he would camp on their land until it was “his turn”. During his wait, J.O.’s wife would make

sure the customers were taken care of and fed.

“It was what she was expected of her and what she did” said Linda.

J.O. would also make trips to Macon to sell his bags of flour and grain to local customers. One of the bags can be seen at the museum, still in pristine condition as if the 100 plus years had not even passed.

Shockey’s Mill and many, many other fascinating historical pieces can be seen at The Macon County Historical Society on Highway 63, just west of Lakeside Towers, and next to the YMCA. They are open Thursday and Friday 2-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Other hours by appointment, call 660-395-6754 or 660-3955135.

Click It 4 Life puts safety in forefront

Colonel Ronald K. Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages motorists to adopt an attitude of “safety first” whenever they are behind the wheel.

This year, traffic crash fatalities are currently nine percent higher when compared to the same time period in 2011. In Missouri, 63 percent of those killed were not wearing a seat belt in vehicles requiring restraints.

Every fatality is someone’s friend, sister, brother, parent, or child. The sudden loss of a family member forever alters the lives of those who loved them.

“Last spring, when the fatalities were unusually high, we made the public aware of it,” said Colonel Replogle. “The public re-

sponded by paying attention to their driving and buckling up, while we increased our efforts in the areas of enforcement and education. As a result, the statistics dropped significantly. We are asking the public to continue working with us to make Missouri roadways safer.”

Over the next few weeks, the Patrol will use a Click It 4 Life seat belt campaign to bring attention to the importance using them. Troopers will provide an informative leaflet with seat belt facts to drivers stopped during enforcement operations.

The chance of being in a traffic crash in your lifetime is virtually 100 percent. In Missouri, one person is killed in a traffic crash every 11.1 hours. A Missouri driver’s chance of being killed in a traffic

crash if not wearing a seat belt is 42 times greater than that of a driver who is buckled up. Using the lap/ shoulder belts cuts your chances of being killed or seriously injured in a crash 45-50 percent. For drivers involved in traffic crashes not killed or injured, 97.5 percent were wearing their seat belt at the time of the crash. Won’t you take three seconds and buckle up?

You could save a life-including your own.

Of course, no matter how safely you drive, you can’t control other drivers.

Thus, the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click It 4 Life!

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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Blooms for all seasons and new products

Sherry’s Flowers Now Located on the East Side of Rollins Street and Under New Management In March 2012, Karen Waller purchased Sherry’s Flowers, which was established over 40 years ago. Karen, who lives in Macon and whose favorite flower is the stargazer, says the busiest month to be a florist is in May when there is graduation, proms and Mother’s Day. Karen generously donates many flowers each month to newly admit-

ted patients at Samaritan Hospital as well as provides birthday flowers to residents at Loch Haven.

Recently Sherry’s Flowers started selling customized metal signs.

They are indoor/outdoor and can be personalized for each customer. “They are basically Vintage Postcards on metal that we can customize.”

In addition, the store is

also selling Crystal Carpenter Smith custom designed jewelry.

The new store a t114 N. Rollins in Macon is beautiful.

“Come see us!” and see the new products.

Store hours are Monday through Friday 9am- 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm or call in your order (660)385-2163.

UP CLOSE NAME: Sherry’s Flowers OWNER: Karen Waller LOCATION: 114 N. Rollins St. Macon, MO

PHONE: (660) 385-2163

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Mexico Horse Shoe Club Takes Home Traveling Trophy

LEGION POST 57 INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS

AMERICAN LEGION DISTRICT TWO OFFICERS INSTALLED

The Bevier Double Ringer Horseshoe Club hosted the first tournament for the 2012 “Traveling Trophy”. The Bevier club, along with clubs in Clarence and Mexico have band together and begun a “Traveling Trophy” Competition.

Each month the trophy holder will host a tournament for the other teams to try and gain possession of the 5 foot tall trophy.

With 32 players participating in the first tournament, the Mexico, MO club were the final winners and will now be hosting the Oct. 13th tournament.

Pictured are the Mexico Horse Shoe Club players with the Traveling Trophy

Larry Warren-Department of Missouri District Two Commander installed the 2012-2013 American Legion Green Hills Post 57 Officers at their September 16, 2012 monthly meeting, held at the Bucklin Legion Hall. Commander Warren emphasized the dedication each Legionnaire Officer must fulfill to successfully keep the Post active. Commander Warren stated that Post 57 leads the way on community activities and is unparalleled in involving not just veterans but all citizens in their post events.

PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: District Two Commander Warren installs Post 57 Officers: Leighton Reid-Past Commander and new Chaplain, Robert Jobson-First Vice Commander, Larry Warren-District Commander, Larry Kinnison-Second Vice Commander, Wayne Kitchen-Sergeant At Arms, Donald Fosse-Adjutant, John Payne-Service Officer, James Curry-Finance Officer, and Ralph Thomas-Commander.

September 15, 2012 Missouri Department Commander Arthur Wilson conducted the installation ceremony for installation of new officers for the North Central Missouri, American Legion District Two, at the Mercer Post 477 Legion Hall. Wilson, the new 2012/2013 Missouri Commander, spoke of the programs the American Legion supports that affect all Missouri residents and that success of the local Legion Posts is vital to community quality of life.

PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: Arthur Wilson-Missouri District Commander, Larry Warren-Commander, Ralph Thomas-Adjutant, Jack Griffin-Vice Commander, Robert Jobson-Chaplain, Leighton ReidService Officer, Donald Fosse-Sergeant at Arms, and Terry Carmack-Judge Advocate

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COMMENTARY

Home Press South’s Pick of The Patch

COMMENT

From the Editor’s Desk

BY KATHY LIEBHART EDITOR

kathy@maconhomepress.com

“I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.” — Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943.

“There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.”

— Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977.

Isn’t it funny to look back and remember some of the things you thought you would never use or need and now you can’t get by without them?

I never thought I would use or need reading glasses but my husband and I both have them. I used hair color because I wanted a change, not to hide the grey. Of course these are just the little things, but take a look at the technology now!

I think of the days before computers and cell phones and actually miss them. I would love to

GABBY SAYS

Drive Thru Love Affair

by Patty Greenwood No, I’m not in some illicit relationship at a fast food joint! The love affair I speak of is born of the fact that you can do so many things without ever leaving the confines of your vehicle. Yet, there is something missing…

Imagine if you will, an adventure of sorts, where we see what can be accomplished from my truck.

We will have to travel to other cities or states for some of these things, but then what’s an adventure without a few miles. We can eat any number of meals simply by ordering out the window at the many drive thru fast food restaurants, or if we need to stop driving we can pull into a Sonic, order and be served all through the window. In Wisconsin there is even a drive thru Mexican place. Banking can be done, marriages performed, alcohol, cigarettes, medications purchased and flu shots given all in the comfort of your vehicle. You can even wash, wax and dry your car never having to leave the seat. There are still a few full service gas stations left in the area and I assure you I can tell you where every one of them are located. The only mundane chore that I’ve often wished I could do from the vehicle is shop for groceries. I enjoy cooking, but do not enjoy shopping for items to cook. My cabinets will often be nearly bare before I make the dreaded trip to the store. Just think if we could call in our grocery list and drive up with our debit card in hand to pick it up. How great would that be? This shopping problem of mine has certainly ramped up my creativity in the cooking department for sure, making a meal with only 3 or 4 ingredients is an adventure in itself. Making it to please your husband is the real feat! So what I’m saying is this, what are the chances of one of the local stores opening a drive through for people like me? (if there are any others like me?)

Just saying…Yes, I did see the movie WALLE and I’m not that bad!

spend a week in the middle of nowhere and not have the constant interruption of a cell phone.

Of course people that know me, know I can’t find mine half the time anyway.

The first computer we put in our home was used mainly to play solitaire.

Now Facebook has taken over! I have a Facebook page along with about everyone else, but the funny thing is I am only on it about 2 or 3 times a week and it is very briefly. My husband on the other hand is on facebook every day and sometimes several times a day. Now if you ask him, he will never admit it and he refuses to get his own page, he uses mine. He cracks me up.

My son on the other hand wants no part of facebook; he may be the smart one.

Cell phones are another story! Our first cell phone was a bag phone for the car, now the phone I have is a little, pain in the neck phone that is always getting lost in my purse!

Then comes text messaging, I was new to texting,

as it was one of the things I swore I would never do.

Once again, my first mass text message was a nightmare! Those of you that received it know what I am talking about. Auto correct is not my friend!

I guess we just go along gracefully with all the new gadgets. It’s one of those “get in or get left behind” scenarios.

Speaking of new technology and updates, this Friday is the Homecoming Parade so don’t forget to stop by and see us! We will be set up right outside our office with all kinds of goodies! If you are not able to make it to the parade, you can still log on to www.hpsouth.com and watch the parade from our live webcam! Be sure and get registered now! Until next week!

FROM THE WORSHIP CENTER

God can be touched

Heb. 4:14 We have not a high priest which cannot be touched.

We are told to come to the throne of God boldly that we might find help in a time of need.

A young man in Sunday School was asked why God created us; he replied, “ I guess he just needed some one to love”.

I believe he was right.

There was story of woman in the Bible who had a blood disease. She had spent all with physicians. Upon hearing Jesus would pass by, she said, “If I can just touch the hem of his garment I know I can be healed”.

When she touched his garment Jesus stopped and asked who had touched him. Not referring to the crowd that walked with him, he knew someone with a special need had touched him.

Jesus encouraged us to come. He said all that are weary and heavy laden could find rest.

When he used the word

‘all’, he included you and me. If we are the children of God; if Jesus said let the little children come to me; if he said we must come as a little child how hard is it to touch God? Daddy’s are always saying come set on my lap, let me kiss you, give me five, they love to touch and be touched by their children.

Jesus is a very personal savior. He said, “if I abide in you and you in me you can ask what you will and it shall be done”. God’s plan is that we never get out of touch. He said he would be with us always even to the end. It is us who become independent and untouchable.

Jesus told us he will stand at our door and knock, and if we open the door he will come and eat at our table. He wants a personal, touching relationship with us.

Pastor of the Worship Center Ron Thomason

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

7-UP BISCUITS 2 cups biscuit / baking mix 1 cup 7-Up (lemon-lime soda) ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup melted butter Preheat oven to 425 degrees, grease a large baking sheet.

Whisk baking mix, 7-Up, sour cream, and melted butter in a bowl until batter is smooth. Drop biscuits by large spoonfuls (makes 8 biscuits) onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven until biscuits are golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Get out those fall decorations! So many neighborhood homes are all ready showing the signs of Fall, Harvest and Halloween. The Home Press South Edition will be on the loose looking for those decorated homes and will feature our “Pick of the Patch” each week through October. If you have home decorated and want to make sure we see it, just call (660)395-HOME (4663) or email the address to Kathy@maconhomepress.com.

This week’s pick is the home of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Burnett of Anabel, MO.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, The beginning of school always inspires change in our home. Our oldest child began a new chapter in her life by starting high school. We expected her schedule to be hectic with ball practices and games, church youth group activities, homework and time spent with her friends. Our younger son has ball practices and games of his own. We didn’t expect this new routine to include packing lunches each morning to send to school, but it does.

In the past, our kids were always excited after their first day of school.

This year was different.

The excitement for our oldest was replaced with hunger and a headache.

Her day started a little after 7 a.m. when she got on the school bus. After school she had softball practice until 5:30 p.m. I knew she would be hungry. I didn’t expect a child who was sick from not eating enough at lunch. I jumped to conclusions at first and blamed her for not eating all of her hot lunch. She explained she ate all of her lunch, but it didn’t fill her up. Changes to the school lunch program eliminated peanut butter and bread for kids still hungry after eating their meal. Vegetable and fruit servings increased, but maximum limits were placed on meal calories, grain servings and lean meat servings. Food por-

tions are smaller.

In 2010, Congress passed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act to implement the first change to the school lunch and breakfast program in 15 years. The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act will be phased in and schools must be compliant by the 2014-2015 school year. New dietary specifications set specific calorie limits to ensure age-appropriate meals for grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

The goal is to reduce the amount of fat and sodium in diets to help combat childhood obesity.

Schools that choose not to follow these guidelines will be at risk for losing federal funding.

Students in grades K-5 are allowed 8-10 ounces of lean meat/meat alternative a week and a meal calorie range between 550-650 per lunch. For grades 6-8, the lean meat/ meat alternative limit is 9–10 ounces a week with a calorie range of 600700 per lunch. A student in grades 9-12 can only have 10-12 ounces of lean meat/meat alternative per week, and the meal calorie count must be between 750-850. For grains, the ranges are not much different.

My concern is the new guidelines focus on age and overlook weight, height or physical activity. For instance, in small schools most of the students participate in

sports. However, under these new guidelines, every child will be fed the same regardless if they need more calories. This one-size-fits-all program is not meeting the needs of all of our children.

My daughter likes fruits and vegetables but they do not keep her full.

No child should leave the lunch room hungry or suffer from headaches due to a lack of fuel for their active bodies. When our children are hungry, they cannot learn. When test scores fall, our teachers will be blamed. Our family’s solution is to pack a home lunch, but for some children, a school lunch may be the only hot meal they receive.

This program is hurting our physically active children. As a concerned parent, I believe these guidelines need to be reviewed and adjusted to meet the needs of all children, not just one group of children.

Local schools need the ability to tailor their lunch program to fit the needs of their student body instead of being based on a national average.

I have contacted my U.S. Representative and Senators to voice my concerns. Until we find a workable solution for my athlete, I will pack her a lunch from home daily to ensure her nutritional needs are met.

Chris Chinn

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by Doris Noah CLASS OF 1951 MEETS The Bucklin High School Class of 1951 met September 2, 2012 at Tall Paul’s for their semi-annual get together. Class members present were: Chuck Brehm, Dorothy (Barry) Johnson, LeNell (Cordray) Hughes, Merta (Davis) Malloy, Russell Nickerson, Nelda (Franklin) Nickerson, Evelyn (Jenkins) Riley, Alma (Mills) Nickell, Bob Rulon, Joan (Larson) Clark, Carrol Switzer, Georgia (Wolfskill) Burstert, Reva (Wilson) Stiles, Wilford Nowak, Marilyn (Henniger Nowak, Darrell Yochim,Jane (Anderson) Dougherty and Donna Gilbert.

Spouses and friends attending were: Ilah Brehm, Raymond Hughes, Earl Malloy, Joyce Rulon, Al Clark, Emily Switzer, C. O. Wellman, Leck Dougherty and Kaye Gilbert. The next reunion is planned for April 18th, 2013 with Merta Malloy serving as hostess.

CIVIC CLUB MEETS AT FINNEYS President Debbie Reid called the September meeting of the Bucklin Civic Club to order at 7:00 p m with the club members reciting the club collect. She then introduced Doug Anders, member of the Bucklin Fire Department. Doug gave in interesting demonstration of the heat sensing camera the fire department had recently purchased. This is an impressive addition to the department. On behalf of the fire department Doug thanked the members for their donation to-

ward the purchase of the camera.

Lynn Shipley read the minutes of the August meeting and took roll call. Nine members and two guests responded to roll call. Lana Stanfield and Doris Noah donated to the birthday fund as both celebrate September birthdays.

Treasurer Peggy Finney gave the financial report which was accepted as read.

Courtesy chairman, Marj King sent word she sent 10 cards since last meeting.

Civic improvements committee reported the cover has been replaced on the play fort in the park, two tons of pea gravel were added to the playground under the swing set. The playground is a busy place now the weather has cooled off a bit. Members decided to have the fall trash pickup on October 6 with a rain date of October 13th. Meet at the park at 10:00 a m on the 6th; Peggy Finney will bring the necessary safety vests and trash bags.

Instead of a new neighbor basket it was voted to gather items for a young family in town. Cherry Miller and Patti Gilmore will place collection boxes in the Methodist and Christian Church basements for food and gifts for the children. Members can donate anytime until October 1st.

Following the closing prayer refreshments were served by hostesses; Lana Stanfield and Peggy Finney.

The next meeting is October 18th at the home

by Jayne Roberts Macon County Cowboy Church September 20th the Cowboy Church met at the 36 & 3 One Stop Cafe in Callao. John Farrington opened with prayer for praises and blessings. He led the group in singing one hymn before Gayle Brussard sang several numbers from the Book of Psalms.

Richard Castle brought a very interesting message from Phillipians 2: 1-18 entitled “ How Can All The Christians Be Of The Same Mind.”

Richard closed the meeting with a prayer and refreshments were served.

They will meet again on September 27 at the same location and time. Everyone is welcome to attend.

of Doris Noah. Scheduled hostesses are Corrine Ritchie and Doris Noah.

WYANDOTTE CEMETERY MEETING The annual business meeting of the Wyandotte Church and Cemetery was held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2012 at the Church.

Charles Hughes, Chairman, conducted the meeting. There were 15 in attendance.

A bid was accepted from Michael Sattman to install a walk through gate half way between the Church and the west end of the cemetery. This had been suggested by the late Bernice Hayes’ family for a use of the Bernice Hayes Memorial Fund in the Wyandotte Cemetery Treasury. The same officers as last year were reelected. Leroy Miller, treasurer, reported the Memorial Sunday offering was about half of the usual offering. However mowing expense has been less due to the dry weather. Some had sent an offering who were unable to attend the Memorial Sunday Service. Families represented at the annual meeting were Anderson, Coulson, Noah, Harper, Williams, Hayes, Ramsey, Hughes and Miller.

The next annual business meeting will be the 4th Sunday afternoon in September of 2013.

—Leroy Miller Treasurer COMPANY Tom and Mary Ann Bucklin stopped by to call on Marj King last Tuesday. The couple was headed back home from visiting family in Kansas.

It is always good to hear from Tom and Mary Ann. Marilyn King prepared dinner for friends at her home last week. Guests Callao Christian Church Sunday September 23rd Richard Castle opened with a prayer, a praise song by the congregation, and prayer requests . Tom Sneed had the prayer. Bruce Masten had the communion devotion before the serving of the Lord’s Supper. Larry Stacy had a scripture reading before Ken Mantle’s message “Our Unseen Allies” taken from 2 Kings 6: 15-18.

Several members made

COMMUNITY NEWS

were Frances Bigger, Annie Jones and Frances Jenkins. Family and friends came to Marj King’s home for the afternoon Sunday. They enjoyed dinner at Mo. Mike’s then returned to Marj’s to visit and play cards. Guests were Debbie Gilliam, Pleasant Valley; Pearl Olinger, Joyce Rulon and Amy Allen from Brookfield and Cheryl Hamilton from Marceline.

OCTOBER DATES TO REMEMBER October 10th: City Council meets at 5 p m in city hall. This regular monthly meeting is open to the public. October 15th: Bucklin Community Association meets at the Community Building. Time of the meeting is 7:00. Contact Thelma Jones if you need additional information. October 18th: The Civic Club meets at the home of Doris Noah at 7:00 p m. You may contact Debbie Reid, club president, if you want more information. October 20th: Legion men prepare a full breakfast for all. Serving starts about 8:00 a m and they will stay till the gravy is gone.

This is a great way to start the day with friends over a good meal. Donations are accepted but not expected. (This is advance notice: there will be no November breakfast as the Mt. Zion Church will be having their dinner and bazaar at the Legion Hall that day.)

October 21st: the regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Post # 57. October 25th: Civic Club ladies fix their citizen’s appreciation dinner at the community building in the park. Serving is from 11:30 until 12:30 with a door prize being drawn for at 12:00. Donations are not accepted. the Un-mystery trip to Kalona, Iowa on Saturday and reported a beautiful day and a good time.

REMEMBER: Food and Fellowship each Sunday morning 8:15-8:45 Adult and children Sunday School Classes at 9:00 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. - Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. for all ages Tuesday Day timers lunch and Bible Study 12 noon - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Classes for all ages.

What Does Your Fire Department Rate?

ISO’s PPC Program is a system set up to collect information on municipal fire protection efforts in communities and is a national system set up throughout the United States.

The community analyzes all data using the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and is then assigned a Public Protection Classification from 1 to 10 with 1 being superior and class 10 indicating the area’s program does not meet ISO’s minimum criteria. If your community shows a 6 or lower rating, residents will be surprised as to how much they can save on their homeowners premiums.

ISO’s PPC Program helps communities evaluate fire protection services and provides a standard that helps fire departments with planning and budgeting for needed equipment, training and facilities.

The residents of a community that has a better classification benefit by paying decreased insur-

ance premiums. For communities that secure lower fire insurance premiums with better protection, the PPC program provides incentives for communities to improve their firefighting services. Improvements can range from

training to equipment.

To find out if your Fire Department meets ISO’s regulations, call your local Fire Department and ask for the ISO rating. You will want to check with your insurance company to make sure they have the

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current information. You may surprised as to how much you will save on your insurance premiums.

Everyone is welcome to come enjoy a good dinner compliments of the Civic Club. October 31st: The American Legion men and auxiliary ladies will be serving free hot dogs, drinks and candy for all the little trick or treaters.

Come by the Legion Hall for a treat.

CHAPTER BE PEO OFFICERS MEET Chapter BE P. E. O. officers met at the Bucklin Community Building for a workshop type meeting. Janet Steury, vice president of Mo State Chapter was the special guest. She was bringing ideas from the state chapter. A question and answer session followed Mrs. Steury’s presentation.

The entire chapter gathered for supper hosted by the menu committee followed by the regular monthly meeting. Emily Switzer led the devotion.

Reports were given and plans made to have lunch in Macon and attend P. E. O. Day at the Repertory Theatre in Macon to see ‘Driving Miss Daisy’.

There were 13 members and two guests present.

Trisha (Kinnison) Bracken was in Bucklin for the Labor Day holiday and was a guest. Guest Janet Steury presented the program. The next regular meeting will be at 7:00 p m October 3rd, at Tall Paul’s with Pearl Miller and Dorothy Harington hostesses.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT Sometimes it is hard to tell what normal is don’t you think? For example: Darla Snyder told that her little lilac bush has a dozen full blooms right now. It bloomed as usual this spring and by golly when she passed by it last week there were those big blooms. When this was

told Darla Noah looked at their bushes and there were full blooms on the old white lilac and several on the hydrangea that usually blooms in early May. That is not normal.

Not only the flowers are mixed up it seems. Proof is in this tale.

A just passed middle age man was driving from Bucklin to Marceline about noon as is his custom. Going west on highway 36 without a care in the world. Imagine his surprise when he saw the turnoff to arceline in his rear view mirror! His friends had to wait on him that day for tee time. That sure is not normal.

Just one more “not normal”. The president of our local civic club called with this chuckle for the morning. Wednesday she hurried around, put her make up on carefully and was headed out the door with the food she had prepared for the citizen’s appreciation dinner at noon.

Her dad asked her where she was going and she told him (as if he had forgotten the dinner). With a smile he slowed her to a stop when he said, “Your dinner is on Thursday, today is Wednesday”. That is not normal. There must be a full moon!

NO NEWS ABOUT THE AIRPORT Last week an appeal was made for information about the Bucklin Airport.

So far nothing has been reported. If you know about the airport please call 695-3600. Do you have an item to share?

If so please call 660 695 3600, email dnoah@ gmail.com or feel free to come by our house anytime with your news. Every article is appreciated and just what it takes to make the news newsy.

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by Doris Noah CLASS OF 1951 MEETS The Bucklin High School Class of 1951 met September 2, 2012 at Tall Paul’s for their semi-annual get together. Class members present were: Chuck Brehm, Dorothy (Barry) Johnson, LeNell (Cordray) Hughes, Merta (Davis) Malloy, Russell Nickerson, Nelda (Franklin) Nickerson, Evelyn (Jenkins) Riley, Alma (Mills) Nickell, Bob Rulon, Joan (Larson) Clark, Carrol Switzer, Georgia (Wolfskill) Burstert, Reva (Wilson) Stiles, Wilford Nowak, Marilyn (Henniger Nowak, Darrell Yochim,Jane (Anderson) Dougherty and Donna Gilbert.

Spouses and friends attending were: Ilah Brehm, Raymond Hughes, Earl Malloy, Joyce Rulon, Al Clark, Emily Switzer, C. O. Wellman, Leck Dougherty and Kaye Gilbert. The next reunion is planned for April 18th, 2013 with Merta Malloy serving as hostess.

CIVIC CLUB MEETS AT FINNEYS President Debbie Reid called the September meeting of the Bucklin Civic Club to order at 7:00 p m with the club members reciting the club collect. She then introduced Doug Anders, member of the Bucklin Fire Department. Doug gave in interesting demonstration of the heat sensing camera the fire department had recently purchased. This is an impressive addition to the department. On behalf of the fire department Doug thanked the members for their donation to-

ward the purchase of the camera.

Lynn Shipley read the minutes of the August meeting and took roll call. Nine members and two guests responded to roll call. Lana Stanfield and Doris Noah donated to the birthday fund as both celebrate September birthdays.

Treasurer Peggy Finney gave the financial report which was accepted as read.

Courtesy chairman, Marj King sent word she sent 10 cards since last meeting.

Civic improvements committee reported the cover has been replaced on the play fort in the park, two tons of pea gravel were added to the playground under the swing set. The playground is a busy place now the weather has cooled off a bit. Members decided to have the fall trash pickup on October 6 with a rain date of October 13th. Meet at the park at 10:00 a m on the 6th; Peggy Finney will bring the necessary safety vests and trash bags.

Instead of a new neighbor basket it was voted to gather items for a young family in town. Cherry Miller and Patti Gilmore will place collection boxes in the Methodist and Christian Church basements for food and gifts for the children. Members can donate anytime until October 1st.

Following the closing prayer refreshments were served by hostesses; Lana Stanfield and Peggy Finney.

The next meeting is October 18th at the home

by Jayne Roberts Macon County Cowboy Church September 20th the Cowboy Church met at the 36 & 3 One Stop Cafe in Callao. John Farrington opened with prayer for praises and blessings. He led the group in singing one hymn before Gayle Brussard sang several numbers from the Book of Psalms.

Richard Castle brought a very interesting message from Phillipians 2: 1-18 entitled “ How Can All The Christians Be Of The Same Mind.”

Richard closed the meeting with a prayer and refreshments were served.

They will meet again on September 27 at the same location and time. Everyone is welcome to attend.

of Doris Noah. Scheduled hostesses are Corrine Ritchie and Doris Noah.

WYANDOTTE CEMETERY MEETING The annual business meeting of the Wyandotte Church and Cemetery was held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2012 at the Church.

Charles Hughes, Chairman, conducted the meeting. There were 15 in attendance.

A bid was accepted from Michael Sattman to install a walk through gate half way between the Church and the west end of the cemetery. This had been suggested by the late Bernice Hayes’ family for a use of the Bernice Hayes Memorial Fund in the Wyandotte Cemetery Treasury. The same officers as last year were reelected. Leroy Miller, treasurer, reported the Memorial Sunday offering was about half of the usual offering. However mowing expense has been less due to the dry weather. Some had sent an offering who were unable to attend the Memorial Sunday Service. Families represented at the annual meeting were Anderson, Coulson, Noah, Harper, Williams, Hayes, Ramsey, Hughes and Miller.

The next annual business meeting will be the 4th Sunday afternoon in September of 2013.

—Leroy Miller Treasurer COMPANY Tom and Mary Ann Bucklin stopped by to call on Marj King last Tuesday. The couple was headed back home from visiting family in Kansas.

It is always good to hear from Tom and Mary Ann. Marilyn King prepared dinner for friends at her home last week. Guests Callao Christian Church Sunday September 23rd Richard Castle opened with a prayer, a praise song by the congregation, and prayer requests . Tom Sneed had the prayer. Bruce Masten had the communion devotion before the serving of the Lord’s Supper. Larry Stacy had a scripture reading before Ken Mantle’s message “Our Unseen Allies” taken from 2 Kings 6: 15-18.

Several members made

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were Frances Bigger, Annie Jones and Frances Jenkins. Family and friends came to Marj King’s home for the afternoon Sunday. They enjoyed dinner at Mo. Mike’s then returned to Marj’s to visit and play cards. Guests were Debbie Gilliam, Pleasant Valley; Pearl Olinger, Joyce Rulon and Amy Allen from Brookfield and Cheryl Hamilton from Marceline.

OCTOBER DATES TO REMEMBER October 10th: City Council meets at 5 p m in city hall. This regular monthly meeting is open to the public. October 15th: Bucklin Community Association meets at the Community Building. Time of the meeting is 7:00. Contact Thelma Jones if you need additional information. October 18th: The Civic Club meets at the home of Doris Noah at 7:00 p m. You may contact Debbie Reid, club president, if you want more information. October 20th: Legion men prepare a full breakfast for all. Serving starts about 8:00 a m and they will stay till the gravy is gone.

This is a great way to start the day with friends over a good meal. Donations are accepted but not expected. (This is advance notice: there will be no November breakfast as the Mt. Zion Church will be having their dinner and bazaar at the Legion Hall that day.)

October 21st: the regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Post # 57. October 25th: Civic Club ladies fix their citizen’s appreciation dinner at the community building in the park. Serving is from 11:30 until 12:30 with a door prize being drawn for at 12:00. Donations are not accepted. the Un-mystery trip to Kalona, Iowa on Saturday and reported a beautiful day and a good time.

REMEMBER: Food and Fellowship each Sunday morning 8:15-8:45 Adult and children Sunday School Classes at 9:00 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. - Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. for all ages Tuesday Day timers lunch and Bible Study 12 noon - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Classes for all ages.

What Does Your Fire Department Rate?

ISO’s PPC Program is a system set up to collect information on municipal fire protection efforts in communities and is a national system set up throughout the United States.

The community analyzes all data using the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and is then assigned a Public Protection Classification from 1 to 10 with 1 being superior and class 10 indicating the area’s program does not meet ISO’s minimum criteria. If your community shows a 6 or lower rating, residents will be surprised as to how much they can save on their homeowners premiums.

ISO’s PPC Program helps communities evaluate fire protection services and provides a standard that helps fire departments with planning and budgeting for needed equipment, training and facilities.

The residents of a community that has a better classification benefit by paying decreased insur-

ance premiums. For communities that secure lower fire insurance premiums with better protection, the PPC program provides incentives for communities to improve their firefighting services. Improvements can range from

training to equipment.

To find out if your Fire Department meets ISO’s regulations, call your local Fire Department and ask for the ISO rating. You will want to check with your insurance company to make sure they have the

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current information. You may surprised as to how much you will save on your insurance premiums.

Everyone is welcome to come enjoy a good dinner compliments of the Civic Club. October 31st: The American Legion men and auxiliary ladies will be serving free hot dogs, drinks and candy for all the little trick or treaters.

Come by the Legion Hall for a treat.

CHAPTER BE PEO OFFICERS MEET Chapter BE P. E. O. officers met at the Bucklin Community Building for a workshop type meeting. Janet Steury, vice president of Mo State Chapter was the special guest. She was bringing ideas from the state chapter. A question and answer session followed Mrs. Steury’s presentation.

The entire chapter gathered for supper hosted by the menu committee followed by the regular monthly meeting. Emily Switzer led the devotion.

Reports were given and plans made to have lunch in Macon and attend P. E. O. Day at the Repertory Theatre in Macon to see ‘Driving Miss Daisy’.

There were 13 members and two guests present.

Trisha (Kinnison) Bracken was in Bucklin for the Labor Day holiday and was a guest. Guest Janet Steury presented the program. The next regular meeting will be at 7:00 p m October 3rd, at Tall Paul’s with Pearl Miller and Dorothy Harington hostesses.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT Sometimes it is hard to tell what normal is don’t you think? For example: Darla Snyder told that her little lilac bush has a dozen full blooms right now. It bloomed as usual this spring and by golly when she passed by it last week there were those big blooms. When this was

told Darla Noah looked at their bushes and there were full blooms on the old white lilac and several on the hydrangea that usually blooms in early May. That is not normal.

Not only the flowers are mixed up it seems. Proof is in this tale.

A just passed middle age man was driving from Bucklin to Marceline about noon as is his custom. Going west on highway 36 without a care in the world. Imagine his surprise when he saw the turnoff to arceline in his rear view mirror! His friends had to wait on him that day for tee time. That sure is not normal.

Just one more “not normal”. The president of our local civic club called with this chuckle for the morning. Wednesday she hurried around, put her make up on carefully and was headed out the door with the food she had prepared for the citizen’s appreciation dinner at noon.

Her dad asked her where she was going and she told him (as if he had forgotten the dinner). With a smile he slowed her to a stop when he said, “Your dinner is on Thursday, today is Wednesday”. That is not normal. There must be a full moon!

NO NEWS ABOUT THE AIRPORT Last week an appeal was made for information about the Bucklin Airport.

So far nothing has been reported. If you know about the airport please call 695-3600. Do you have an item to share?

If so please call 660 695 3600, email dnoah@ gmail.com or feel free to come by our house anytime with your news. Every article is appreciated and just what it takes to make the news newsy.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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Macon Easy Riders Install New Officers and Plan Fall Events

Macon Easy Riders 4-H Club had their monthly club meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Crossroad Christian Church. The meeting is held the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

There were 47 members present and 12 new guests joined the club. The outgoing President, Dylan Blackwell called the meeting to order. Officers for the 2012-2013 year were installed. They are: Rebecca Helton, President, Tegan Ziebarth, Vice President, Dylan Blackwell, Secretary, Anne Thomas, Assistant Secretary, Lane Blackford, Treasurer, Libby Tull, Reporter, Megan Rector, Historian, Caleb Bergfield, Song& Game Leader, Lauren Wilson, Health and Safety Leader, Brayden Woods, Sentinel, and Isaac Bergfield, Chaplain. The roll call question was “What Is Your Favorite Thing About School This Year?”. The treasurer’s report was given and

approved. The club was given a safety tip on extension cord and plug-in safety. Happy Birthday was sung to all members having a September birthday.

It was announced that 4-H Sunday is October 7, 2012 at the Macon Presbyterian Church. The members approved having a Fall Hayride with a date to be determined. All members are asked to wear their 4-H T-shirts to school on Thursday, October 11 to recognize 4-H week, October 7-13. Recognition Day will be held on Sunday, October 21. The club received reports on the 4-H Dress Review, Shooting Sports, Livestock Judging and the Public Speaking Contest. Members attending those events included: Rebecca Helton, Anne Thomas, Lane Blackford, Emma Blackford, Bryce McEwen, Chase Wilson, and Blake Martin.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 16, 2012.

Heartland Headlines

by Kathy Nickerson

Welcome to the first installment of Heartland Headlines. We are thrilled to add our community news to all the things going on in the area. We count it a privilege to live and work in northeast Missouri farm country.

This week a few folks from our community have been working hard in South Dakota, though.

Our focus at Heartland is to give troubled people a fresh start in life, and we export that effort now and then. Last week, our team visited Larry and Dale Salaway who lead a church serving several tribes of Native Americans on four different reservations.

Life on the reservations is hard. Severe poverty, alcohol, drugs, and a suicide rate much higher

than the national average. With winter coming, those problems get worse.

So our team took coats, gloves, and willing hearts to serve. They focused specifically on women and children in the region and also did some practical service projects for the church.

Of course, no trip to the reservation is complete without a buffalo encounter. On this trip, the team watched a buffalo roundup, which is done with pick-up trucks these days instead of horses. The herd is managed just like cattle here in the Midwest, but since lots of our team members grew up in big cities, it was the adventure of a lifetime!

And, that pretty much sums up life at Heartland.

It is always an adventure.

In the rural High Hill Cemetery, American Legionnaires of the Callao/New Cambria Argonne Memorial Post 360, Bucklin Green Hills Post 57, and members of The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 57 were honored to be selected to perform the military rites for Post 57 Legionnaire and United States Army Veteran Thomas H. Behrman. PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT ROW: Charles Hughes-Bugler, Wayne KitchenSergeant at Arms. COLOR GUARD: Norman Evans, Frank Williams, Clark Balfour, David Molloy, Philip Cassidy, Wendell Freeman, James Lee Jenkins. FLAG FOLDING DETAIL: James Kosman, Robert Jobson.

RIFLES: Ralph Thomas, Steve Burns, Leighton Reid, Thomas Sommerfeldt, Rick Gilmore, Dietrich Gordon, James Curry, Robert Green, Bernie Ford, and Larry Kinnison

Bucklin American Legion Auxiliary Meets

Sunday September 16, 2012 was the date of the monthly meeting of the Bucklin American Legion Post 57 and Auxiliary members. Following a carry in dinner and joint meeting, the auxiliary members convened for their individual meeting.

The call to order was made by President Wilma Jobson. All members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble. A roll call was completed by Secretary Carolyn Payne.

There were 14 senior members in attendance plus 1 junior member.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary. A motion to approve these minutes was

made by Laurel Curry and seconded by Patty Gilmore.

Due to the absence of the District Secretary Rosie Rhoades, the swearing in of officers was delayed until the October meeting. It was decided that the committee chairpersons will remain the same for the upcoming year.

President Jobson asked for committee reports.

Membership chairman Debbie Reid reported that the dues are $16.00 for senior members and $4.00 for the junior members.

Debbie informed the members that the membership cards are in. President Jobson asked members to set a 100% membership goal

by the end of December.

Americanism chairperson Carole Kinnison read a thank you card she had received from Gracyn Hanson who was the recipient of the Auxiliary Scholarship.

Community chairperson Cherry Miller announced the date of the Community Club’s ham and bean dinner that will be open to the community. It will be held on September 27th.

Under old business, pop tabs and Best Choice Labels are still being collected. Also new membership pins can be purchased from Wilma. The cookbook chairmen Patty Gilmore and Linda Balfour gave their report on

the progress of the cookbook fundraiser. The company (Simple Cookbooks) has been selected and the recipes have been coming in but more are needed.

The deadline has been extended until the next auxiliary meeting which will be held on October 21. The cookbooks will be ordered and ready for sale before Christmas.

President Jobson announced that she will be sending a care package to serviceman Kiel Ragan.

Wilma thanked all members who helped at the homecoming stand and those who donated their time and money for the ice cream fundraiser.

Country Living By: Carrie Chiarottino This past weekend we spent cleaning up the yard. The last rain made our grass grow like crazy. So the guys mowed the grass. I cleaned out the garden. Garet and I removed all the tomato cages so the garden could be mowed off. I was tired of looking at a ragged garden. The hot dry summer had really taken its toll on everything in it. Now it’s a thing of the past. I built a strawberry box this spring. Luckily, I didn’t put any strawberries in it.

I kept waiting for them

to go on sale. When they finally did it was so hot I knew they would never make it in heat like that no matter how much water I put on them. Gabe had managed to tear up one of two bikes he had.

The other bike had flat tires because now days they make bicycle tires thin as can be and if you live on gravel it’s just a matter of time before you have holes in them.

We loaded up the bikes mainly to get his stuff out of the yard with little fussing as possible.

So off to the shop we went. By the time it was all said and done they

pulled parts from one or the other bike. Salvaged one and one is ready for the scrap yard. Gabe was very concerned that he wasn’t going to get the cash that was rightfully his from scraping his bike out. Sometimes I don’t know where he comes up with this stuff.

Gabe was also worried about having so many goats with winter approaching. So he has decided to sell two, a Billy and a Nanny. Gabe’s brother, Garet thought this was a good business decision. So they set up hog panels to corral their goats and get them

ready for the sale. They finished up and came in the house. The next morning a Billy was out and roaming the yard. I had to laugh a little because Gabe thinks he had it all under control.

Outside we went and I said “What happen? I thought you did this yesterday.” All I heard was little muttering and no real words from Gabe.

Right then I knew what had happen. He had turned into a man right before my eyes. I hope Garet doesn’t catch it.

That’s Life in the Country.

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Luau King and queen

Pictured: The Bevier Speech and Drama Class: (front row) Gene Bradly, soph; Rachel Lowe, jr; Alexis Schultz, soph; Madeline Craig, frsh; (back row) Gable Hill, frsh; and Caleb Richardson, soph; Dylan Wertz, frsh.

Drama Back In Bevier High School!

The Speech and Drama class of Bevier High School performed on September 20th at 2:30 for the first time in over 20 years.

They performed a sickness prevention skit

called “WHACK the Flu” for Bevier grades K - 5 during their monthly assembly.

The Speech and Drama class is directed by Bevier teacher, Annika Winkie.

“I am excited to have

a Speech and Drama class back in Bevier school. We have some extremely talented students and I look forward to having them perform for the school and community,” Winkie said.

learning about the civil war

Hundres of people came out last Saturday to enjoy the “Day of Remembrance” Civil War history event in Macon. Above, local youth shoot the canon during a demonstration at the Confederate camp.

Right, re-enactors portray people from the Civil War era.

Besides performing for the school and community, students in Winkie’s class will have the opportunity to perform at speech and oratorical contests, drama performance contests and a spring school play.

The Macon Elks Lodge held its second annual Luau to raise funds for the USO at the St. Louis Airport.

Pictured is the King and Queen of the event, Jody Butner and Angela Price.

Bevier Buckaroos 4-H Hold Meeting for September

The Bevier Buckaroos 4-H Club meeting held September 19, 2012, was called to order by Rebecca Nelson, Sectary at 7 p.m. at the Brenda Coulson‘s House.

Minutes were read from the last meeting were read by the secretary. A motion was made, seconded and carried that the minutes be approved. Council reports there would be no saving Bonds it will be $25 in cash. They are also looking into a rosette for Achievement day.

Macon County Skate Party on January 20 at the Rink. Fair Board meeting is September 20th at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office.

Youth Leaders meeting is September 20th at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office this is for age 13 and up.

New Business Meeting dates are the third Wednesday of the month and these are the dates that follows 9/20; 10/17; 11/28 due to Thanksgiving; 12/19; 1/16; 2/20; 3/20; 4/17; 5/15; Picnic for June; July Fair; Aug. State Fair Dues are State $8.00 and $2.00 per member payable to 4-H Council by the club. Our club dues are $1.00 per member payable to the club.

Enrollment forms and volunteer forms are due on Nov. 1.

4-H week is October 7-13. “Lets go to the Show’ is the Theme this year.

Wear your 4-H t-shirts on October 11.

Our Club window display is at the Post Office this year. We will have a workday on Sept. 30 at 2:00 p.m. to. 4-H Sunday is at the Presbyterian Church in Macon at 6:30 PM. Our club performers are Bells for club, Rebecca Piano, Kandance singing, and Hallie playing flute.

Our club will be bringing Fruit. Recognition is October 21st at the Crossroads Christian Church in Macon bring two dozen cookies per family. Approval of officers for election and installation will be next meeting. Office training is October 2 at 6:30 location to be announced.

Officers for 20122013 are: Presdent Leevi Walker; Vice President Co-Ed Justin Tubbs; Ben Nelson; Secetary- Rebecca Nelson; TreasureFelicety Wilcox; Repoter- Kristopher Walker; Historian- Hallie Cross; with committee under Abbie Pierce, Felicety Wilcox, Catherine Walker, Addie Mitchell.

The next meeting will be on October 17th at 7p.m. at Brenda Coulson’s House.

By Bevier Buckaroos Reporter, Kristopher Walker

‘SAVE A RACK’ Event raises money for Breast Cancer patients

The Macon Women of Today “Save A Rack” fundraiser raised about $5,000 for local breast cancer patients.

Pictured are the brave contestants for the “Mr. Jugs” contest. BEFORE (left): Bern Orman, Brock Legan, Todd Lineberry, Wade Liebhart and Kevin Shoemaker. AFTER (above): Brock Legan, Kevin Shoemaker (2012 Mr. Jugs), Wade Liebhart, Bern Orman (Peoples Choice) and Todd Lineberry (Mr. Congeniality).