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Wednesday, July 31, 2013 USPS-299800 Vol.137, No. 31 La Plata, MO, 63549 12 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 Cents

FLYWHEEL REUNION A SUCCESS!

Subscribers to the Home Press are the nicest people!

This week we salute

Robert Lehr

Altus, Oklahoma Telephone Scam In Area

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to warn the public of a recent telephone scam which has been occurring in the Troop B area.

Recently, citizens in Ralls and Marion counties have been receiving telephone calls from individuals identifying themselves as Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers who are asking citizens to donate to officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. Although there are organizations such as the Missouri State Troopers Association, and “The MASTERS” that are bona fide organizations which may solicit donations, the public should understand Missouri State Highway Patrol employees never solicit funds from the public.

As with any telephone solicitation, the Patrol encourages citizens to make sure the caller is reputable and never provide credit card, personal, or security information over the telephone

Upward Bound

The 33rd Annual Old Time Flywheel Reunion was held July 25th through July 27th at Macon County Park. It was sponsored by the Macon County Flywheel & Collectibles Club and held each July. In addition to horse pulls, tractor pulls, demonstrations, baby contests, food, the carnival rides and flea market and many other events, there were various buildings open with many displays available for viewing. President Danny Primm said, “We display a lot of things in our museums that aren’t exactly agriculture related, but they are collectible items. Everything from salt and pepper shakers, refrigerators and stoves and other furniture, clothing, you name it and it’s collected.” Pictured above is a flywheel being demonstrated at the event.

Farm Safety at the Macon County Back to School Health Fair

Attendees of Macon County Back to School Health and Safety Fair will learn about farm safety on August 3rd. Nora Dodd, ADM outreach coordinator, will teach the students about chemical safety from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

According to the National Safety Council, agriculture is the nation’s most dangerous industry. Between 1995 and 2000, nearly 700 youth died on farms and ranches in the United States, according to the 2004 Journal of Safety Research.

“The farm is a great place to live,” said

Nancy McKenzie-Adams Pictured is Upward Bound project participant Nancy McKenzie-Adams from La Plata High School who recently completed a six-week residential collegeprep program on the Truman State University campus. As a result of being in Upward Bound, project participants receive college-prep support services throughout their high school years, including 1) free participation at two summer sessions on the Truman campus, 2) opportunity to apply for a third summer session in which they receive up to six free hours of Truman credit, and 3) weekly after-school meetings emphasizing strong study habits and college/career services. During this summer’s residential session, the students were enrolled in a core curriculum of math, science, foreign language, composition and literature; were involved in college and career experiences—including college visits and paid internship opportunities; and participated in social, residential and cultural activities. Approximately fifty high school students from eleven area schools participated in this summer’s Upward Bound session.

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Dodd. “People just need to be mindful of the dangers. Nearly every job on the farm can be dangerous.”

Youth attending will discuss the dangers of harmful chemical exposure and the importance of accuracy and protection while working with chemicals.

Dodd partners with Farm Safety For Just Kids to offer safety education for youth. Farm Safety For Just Kids was founded 25 years ago by an Iowa farm wife after the death of her son in a gravity flow grain wagon accident. The organiza-

tion promotes a safe farm environment to prevent injuries and death by educating our youth.

ADM, a leading agricultural processor of food ingredients, animal feeds, and feed ingredients, is proud to support Farm Safety For Just Kids. Everything ADM does begins with the work of the American farmer, so ADM is committed to helping producers and their families live and work safely on American farms.

ADM sponsors outreach coordinators in Illinois and Missouri as well.

SYDENSTRICKER’S OF MISSOURI WINS AWARD

From Left to Right: Greg Gabriel, Gabe” Gabriel and Eddie Sydenstricker

Sydenstricker’s of Missouri; with locations in Mexico, Macon, Rocheport, Kirksville, Chillicothe, Palmyra, Moscow Mills, Curryville, Tipton and Herman, MO., has been selected as the 2013 “Best-in-Class Farm Equipment Dealership” by Farm Equipment magazine.

Farm Equipment presents its “Dealership of the Year” awards annually to farm equipment dealerships in two categories: one for those with $50 million and under

in annual revenues and one for dealers generating more than $50 million in annual revenues.

Sydenstricker’s of Missouri, which is a 10-store retailer of John Deere equipment, along with several shortline brands, earned the distinction this year in the over $50 million category not only for its outstanding financial and operational results, but also its attention to customer care, employee development and community involvement.

Sydenstricker’s was chosen for the award by a panel of renowned farm equipment experts. Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year judging panel included Dr. W. David Downey, director, Center for Agricultural Business, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.; David L. Kahler, retired CEO of the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Assn., Dublin, Ohio; and

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First Corrick Reunion

Can you guess what building this is? email your guesses to lpnews@marktwain.net Be Fair Now.... Family Doesn’t Count!

The weather stayed somewhat nice for the 1st Annual Corrick Reunion. Pictured is Corinne Corrick surrounded by all her family.

(Picture by Randy Bunch)

Stump Your Friends

Last week’s Stump Your Friends was guessed by Ralph Johnson of Macon. It was Merl Matticks! If you have photos of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to share them.Don’t forget you could win $5.00 from the Chew-Choo Cafe at La Plata Pharmacy.

The family of Corinne Corrick gathered at her home for a 3-day weekend, July 19, 20 and 21. Saturday night at the La Pachanga restaurant, played volleyball, washer toss, had fun riding the golf cart, watched the children play ball, had dinner at 12:30 Sunday.

Attending were: Marvin Corrick, Jackson Corrick – Phoenix, AK. Janet (Martin) Lloyd, Jacob Lloyd

– Green City. Marta (Whit) Aeschliman, McKinley, Sidney Greenley – Lancaster. MaLena (Cody) McClamrock, Paisley, Harley – New Boston. Jeannie Beyer – Kirksville.

Kevin (Michelle) Shouse, Sara, Courtney – Maple Lake, MN. Kurt Shouse, Jade – Harvard Ill. Mike Corrick – Greentop. Gerald (Debbie) Corrick, Timothy – Albion, Ia. Pam Kilmer, Allison – Kirksville.

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Civil War at the Flywheel Reunion: North Missouri Infantry, 2nd Company K reenactors were tucked away at the Flywheel Reunion. The Company in which they portray were in the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee in which one man was left standing.

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Eldon (Jodi) Corrick – La Plata.

Eric (Courtney) Corrick, twins Cooper, Bentley – Lewistown. Jason (Kelsey) Corrick, Duke – La Plata. Dora Mae Corrick – Kirksville. Tommy (Sharon) Shumaker – La Plata. Willie (Holly Ann) Williams – La Plata. Afternoon visitors were William Fredman, Marguerita Hodge, Danny Rhoades.

See SYDENSTRICKER’S OF MISSOURI WINS AWARD on page 1A

Charles Glass, president, Glass Management Group, Arlington, Texas. The judges for Farm Equipment’s 2013 Dealership of the Year program reported that selecting this year’s award winners may have been their most difficult challenge since the recognition series was established in 2005. In total, fellow dealers, employees, customers, and suppliers nominated nearly 100 North American dealerships for the 2013 selection.

Sydenstricker’s was founded in 1944 as a family-owned dealership, which it continues as today, nearly 70 years later. Our business philosophy is consistent with our tag line – “Your partner in growing a better tomorrow,” says Eddie Sydenstricker. “Our success comes from that partnership philosophy with our customers and suppliers. All of our dedicated and qualified staff truly lead the way in providing exceptional service and solutions to all of our customers.”

“We have adapted to many changes over the years and continue to invest in our facilities, technology, staff, and take great pride in the communities we serve.

Most recently, we have completely remodeled our Mexico, MO dealership and established an Integrated Solutions Department for the entire organization. This new department is focused on the future, and the many possibilities in precision farming, with products like RTK networks, AMS, value-added services, training and consulting. With this Integrated Solutions Group, we have been certified by John Deere as a Phase 3 FarmSight dealer,” says Sydenstricker.

Farm Equipment magazine profiles the winners of its Dealerships of the Year in its July/August 2013 edition. The complete article can be seen at www.farmequipment.com.

Farm Equipment magazine, based in Brookfield, Wis., serves more than 12,000 farm equipment dealers, wholesalers and distributors throughout North America. It is also the publisher of Rural Lifestyle Dealer, Ag Equipment Intelligence, No-Till Farmer and the Conservation Tillage Guide.

For more information, contact Dave Kanicki, executive editor, Farm Equipment, at dkanicki@lesspub.com, or Kim Schmidt, managing editor, Farm Equipment, at kschmidt@lesspub.com.

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LOCAL NEWS Nutrition Site Menu Aug. 5-9 • 660-665-9163 Monday, August 5

Cheeseburger on bun w/lettuce, onion, pickles, French fries, cream corn, oranges, milk.

Tuesday, August 6

Goulash, peas, coleslaw, bread & butter, baked apples and milk.

Wednesday, August 7

Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, banana, bread & butter, Rice Krispie treat and milk.

Thursday, August 8

Sausage biscuit & gravy, hash rounds, black-eyed peas, applesauce, cookie and milk.

Friday, August 9

BBQ pork on bun, spinach, macaroni salad w/ peas & cheese, strawberries w/cake, and milk.

Screaming for Ice Cream!

by Randy Bunch

I recently heard some information that really saddened me; the La Plata Nursing Home doesn’t have an ice cream machine! So I did some checking and this is what I found out: The cost to purchase a new single flavor machine is $6500. Donations received so far are $1,365, and the Nursing Home will contribute $4500 towards the cost. Residents absolutely love having an ice cream machine. They also enjoy sharing it with their family and friends, especially grandchildren.

Everyone who comes to the Nursing Home enjoys having a cone or dish of soft serve ice cream. It also helps when a resident who is not eating well, or having trouble maintaining their weight, to be offered ice cream. More often than not, they will eat that.

“We previously leased one, but the expense of the monthly lease plus maintenance and repairs to keep a used unit in working condition was a constant

aggravation. To serve our residents better, we feel it is a much better investment to purchase a newer, reliable unit,” said Debbie Cain, Administrator.

Let’s band together as a community and raise the funds to help the La Plata Nursing Home get a new ice cream machine.

Check the front page of The Home Press weekly for updates using our goal thermometer!

Macon Senior Center/ Meals on Wheel Menu Aug. 5-9 • 660-385-6411 Monday, August 5

Chicken salad, macaroni salad, lettuce, fruit.

Tuesday, August 6

Ham, sweet potatoes, succotash, chocolate pudding.

Wednesday, August 7

Chicken strips with gravy, carrots, roll, fruit, cabbage.

Thursday, August 8

BBQ ribs, parsley potatoes, 3 bean salad, blackberry cobbler, roll.

Friday, August 9

Ham/turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, brownie, lettuce salad.

by Kathy Nickerson We had a beautiful baptism service at Heartland last week. The church gathered around the pool at the Sharpe House just as the sun was beginning to set. Pastor Charlie and David Barton then baptized several men, women, and children.

It was a diverse group. We started with several grown men who had spent hard lives on the streets. Some of them had even done jail time. We ended with a trio of little boys whose worst transgression has probably been slugging their sister or something. Yet every

person entered the water knowing they had fallen short of the glory of God. From broken young men to rambunctious children, we all need Jesus to make us right.

We know from experience that many of these people will go on to display the goodness of God in their lives forever. They will become godly parents, honest businessmen, faithful workers, and productive members of our society. They will, in fact, make the world a better place. And we are so grateful for that.

Tomorrow’s Citizens

Tomorrow’s Citizens

Cash Adam, age 5 and Cy Truman, age 2 are the children of Jeremy and Tabitha Sawyer of La Plata.

Wyatt, age 3 and Zane, age 1 are the children of Danny and Erin Smithson of La Plata.

Obituaries

Carl Edwin Larson

Carl Edwin Larson, age 87 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

Born July 7, 1926, at the family farm near Ethel, Missouri, he was the son of Carl Gustav and Jennie A. (Anderson) Larson.

Surviving are two sisters, Myrtle Crippin of Marceline, Missouri and Joan Clark of Ethel, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Esther Turner, Margaret Larson, and Ruth Larson; one brother, Albert Larson; and nephews, Keith and Roger Turner.

Edwin attended rural school through the 8th grade and graduated in 1944 from Bucklin High School in Bucklin, Missouri.

He lived and worked on the family farm for most of his life, as well as working at various outside jobs: driving a Bucklin school bus; MFA in New Boston, Missouri; McGraw Edison in Macon, Missouri; and ConAgra Foods in Macon. He had lived in La Plata since 1996.

Failing health required him to move into the La Plata Nursing Home in 2011.

He was a member and Elder Emeritus of the Ethel Presbyterian Church, Ethel, Missouri.

Edwin loved his pet dogs, cats, cars, pickup trucks, and farming.

As per his wishes his body will be cremated with no public service. A private family service and burial will be held later at Union Chapel Cemetery, New Boston, Missouri.

Keith Jerold Bailey

Keith Jerold Bailey, age 66 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

Born October 30, 1946 near Ethel, Missouri, he was the son of Harry K. and Ruby Irene (Epperson) Bailey. On November 5, 1976 in Kirksville, Missouri, he married Debra J. Humphrey who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Jeff Bailey and wife Betty of Guam, Richard Morrow and fiancée Laura Brown of Shelbina, Missouri, and Jerry Hays and wife Fay of Kirksville, Missouri; three daughters, Angie DeWitz and husband Arthur of Guam, Kara Bailey of La Plata, Missouri, and Tara Boston and husband David of La Plata, Missouri; one brother, Kenneth Bailey and wife Mary of Shelbina, Missouri; one sister, Karen Fogleman of Tulsa, Oklahoma; fourteen grandchildren, Adrian, Keith, Brea, Nicholas, Rai, Kristopher, Chase, Bayli, Brandon, Riley, Drew, Anthony, and Beth; and three great grandchildren.

His parents and two sisters, Donna Matlick and Gwen Murphy preceded him in death.

Keith attended school in La Plata and graduated from Kirksville High School in 1964. He served in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam War. He moved to La Plata from Green City in 1998. Keith was an avid Cardinal fan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, helping other people, and especially spending time with his family.

Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.

Burial with full military honors was in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.

Visitation was 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the day of the funeral service.

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LOCAL NEWS Blonde But Blunt Letter to the Editor

BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR EMERITUS lpnews@marktwain.net

The rain is a blessing and definitely needed. I pray it keeps coming to fill up the creeks, ponds, rivers and lakes, as well as help the farmers with their daily work. Okay Mother Nature, bring it on!!!

Last week I watched some TV during the day, which I don’t normally do, so I’m wondering, when did they get male forms of “Barkers Beauties” on The Price Is Right? When did Steve Wilkos, the bouncer for Jerry Springer, actually become Jerry Springer and yes, flipping through the channels, I actually saw the same people on “Young and the Restless” from when I watched it 20 years ago! Amazingly the don’t look any older, but their kids are grown and they have grandkids now!

LOL! Stole a bedroom suite from a very nice lady in Columbia last week on Craigslist, almost felt bad about it! King size bed, headboard, footboard and rails, mattress and box springs, armoire, and dresser with mirror, all solid oak for little of nuttin!! Woohoo....jackpot!

Made my week! So, might have a queen set for sale if anyone is in the market, lol, keep watchin Swap Shop on Facebook! ;) My grandson got his first tooth last week, so proud and sad at the same time, little guy is gettin big. He’s also pulling up, standing for just a split second, until he realizes it, then grabs something.

He is growing up so fast, stop the clock for a couple months will ya! He and Quinci Jo are so cute together, she plays and he just follows her around like a puppy. Its great that they get to spend so much time together!

Weeding through stuff at the house, cleaning out closets, drawers, cubby holes, it’s funny when you find something you forgot you had or you find some-

JEFFCOAT thing that you lost about three years ago. I found some photos in a box and it took me an extra 1 1/2 to finish, as I had to look at all of them. Oh stop it, you would do the same thing!

It was great to see some old photos of friends and family. Brought back a lot of memories, some good some bad! But you have to have some of each in your life to make it whole, wouldn’t be any fun if everything was perfect all the time. That’s how we grow and appreciate what we have, I believe that we learn from our mistakes.

Hopefully!

Some of those reminded me of my school mates, which by the way will be spending some time with me during the Soybean Festival, as it will be our 30-year class reunion!

Wow!! Yup, the LHS Class of 1983 will be celebrating our 30th year out of the “dog house”! I remember the old schools. The outside coming in through the walls in Mrs. Tietsorts Math class, the buckets on the floor when it rained, the three flights of stairs from my locker to Spanish class and then down four flights of stairs to art class or science. Remember that old little gym in the east building? Trampoline jumping in the basement and dodge ball!

Or walking through the downstairs at a basketball game and hoping the ceiling didn’t drop from the players running back and forth? All of it, Priceless!!

Can’t wait to see all my friends!! Hope to see you at the festival as well!!

Keep It Kool, Bec

Dear Editor: Below is an email the Missouri Department of Transportation received as a compliment on the US 36 corridor across the state. Since so many communities were involved in completing this four-lane highway, we hope you will share her compliment with your readers. Below is the email we received, along with her statement of approval to submit it.

Thank you!

Marisa Ellison, Customer Relations Manager, MoDOT NE District

From: Gretchen Ely My husband & I have driven from IN to NE countless times to visit his family over the past 40 years. We have almost always taken I-80 across Iowa. Last week we made that trip again only I noticed before we left that

Google recommended US 36 across MO as the preferred route. I doubt that you get very many thank you notes, but that road was an absolute pleasure to drive. It is smooth, light traffic and nice scenery. It also knocked an hour off of our usual time. We only wish it had been available when we had young children in the back seat. :) Thank you for making that route so safe and easy.

(In response to my email asking for her permission to submit it to the newspapers) Hello Marisa; You are quite welcome to share my note in your publicity. When we make that trip again I will look at the website you recommended before we go. (I recommended the American Genius Highway web site).

Gretchen Ely

SHEPHERD’S CALL Dr. H. Wade Paris

Just Ask Someone The new member asked about the family that lived next door to the church. He noticed the father outside cutting grass on Sunday morning when everyone else was arriving at church.

Later in the week he came to church on an errand; he observed a trash can on the curb full of beer bottles.

When he asked a long time church member about this family, they replied, “Oh, they’re just not church folk. They’ve been an embarrassment to us for years.”

The new member continued to ask about the church’s next-door neighbor. Everyone was sure the family did not care about church, but nobody seemed to know much about them.

One day, while driving down the street, the new member saw the neighbor out working in the yard.

He stopped his car and nervously went over to meet him. He introduced himself, and then rather bluntly

said, “I’m a member of this church. I live five miles away, and I am here every Sunday. I just wondered why a man who lives next door wouldn’t attend.”

“Are you the Pastor?”

“No, I’m just a member wondering why you don’t go to church when it’s so convenient.”

“Well, member,” the man replied somewhat sarcastically, “We’ve lived here almost five years, and you’re the first person to ask us.”

When the Gallup organization polled unchurched Americans, they asked, “What would it take to get you to go to church?”

The overwhelming answer was—for someone to ask me.

The Apostle Paul once said, “How can people believe if they have not heard, and how can they hear if we do not tell them?” (Romans 10:14) Please invite your friends, neighbors, and family to church. Please.

With Kevin Shoemaker As most of you probably know by now, the Sheriff’s Office has changed uniforms. I am grateful for the positive responses that I have received regarding how neat and professional they look.

As time goes on and we continue to test the durability and fashion of these new uniforms, some people will still have a hard time coping with change. Some, in fact, hate the word “change.”

As I have said before, the Sheriff’s Office will continue to see changes in all aspects of our jobs during my time in Office. I ask that you please be patient and please accept the fact that we are attempting to progress into the next era of law enforcement, not just by how the job is performed, but also in appearance. I’m always open to discussion on any particular area of our job and I will explain the reasons why we can or cannot perform certain functions. Next month’s letter will be filled with information on the statutory authority given to the Sheriff and what the responsibilities are.

The summer months have been busy with Deputies and I participating in fund raising events such as the Relay for Life and Larry Welch’s Babes for a Cure Softball game. We have also participated in a 5k Color Run for the Samaritan Hospital. The annual Mr. Jugs campaign will kick off in September, in which I will be crowing the next Mr. Jugs after winning last year’s competition. The coming months will be packed with parades, festivals, and carnivals. Each of those being busy times for the Sheriff’s Office.

The commissioners and I have met with the architects several times as we continue to tweak design plans and operational plans. There is so much that goes into this project that the newspaper does not have room to print all the details. Sometime soon, I hope, we should have a couple final plans drafted and something to present to the jail committee once that’s formed. The project is going well and myself, along with other courthouse staff and the commissioners are working great together to make sure the project benefits the entire county.

Once the committee is formed and reviews are completed, there will be several public forums to discuss the project with the public.

We have been hit with several scam reports lately including false banking calls, mail scams, and driveway/asphalt construction scams. The elderly are targeted the most with these scams involving winning a large prize in which you have to pay the taxes on first. If receive a piece of mail that claims you have won a large prize, but you must first send money to receive it or pay the taxes on it, throw it away. There is not a prize and if there was why would someone ask you to pay them to receive the prize? That is the definition of a scam. We’ve had several complaints in the past regarding asphalt companies performing half the work they promised and paying way too much. Once you enter into a verbal or written contract, you’ve taken the criminal element out and it becomes a civil matter in which you would have to take to small claims court. Please do your due diligence when it comes to these scams and if you’re not sure about it please call your local law enforcement.

School will be starting next month and summer will be coming to an end. I ask that you watch for children and school buses when traveling in the mornings and afternoons and use caution when in or around school zones. Please be safe and enjoy the rest of the summer.

Respectfully submitted, Sheriff Kevin Shoemaker.

By Connie Lyda Johnson

Macon Public Library Get Ready, Get Set, READ...

GOOOOOOD MORNING Thomas Hill Lake!

Rain on my lady's land a couple of times this week, we welcome that! The garden, lawns, flowers and critters are more alive with the cooler weather and the rain we have had, it makes everything so much better! The gardens harvest is plentiful, nothing better than fresh green beans, squash and the tomatoes are so sweet and juicy! City folks just don't know what they are missing.

What about the moon this week? Aww's and ooo's here at the lake watching the moon. Standing on the deck one night it was picture perfect to say the least, the moon was so big and brilliant in the sky, the reflection on the calm lake bounced all over the place my lady's land and then reflected upon the pool. Double reflections everywhere you could see, another masterpiece from God and nature that couldn't be duplicated!!!

A curious ole' possum comes nightly to the front of the house, he is comically, noisy and such an ugly thing that it's so funny watching him, he doesn't seem to be afraid ...... until the dogs are out and then he runs his funny little run back and forth until he's in the woods again. I've never heard of a possum dog before, but the boxer sure has a nose for it!!! That in it's self is a hoot watching her get the scent and off she goes!

I wish everyone a wonderful week, take time to enjoy, stop and smell the flower, see the beauty that surrounds you...love & enjoy every minute of it...it's the small things that make the difference!

As Always, Love & Hugs from the Lake.....Connie

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The White Princess by Philippa Gregory is the latest Cousins' War novel. Daughter of White Queen, Elizabeth of York is caught in the middle of a battle for the crown of England. Elizabeth finds herself married to Henry VII, in order to rectify the relationship between the York and Lancaster families.

The strength and love for family is captivating as Elizabeth tells her compelling story of an obsessive husband and controlling motherin-law. Review after review rates this as a 4-5 star book. Gregory's sail to be at her best when writing historical fiction and this is one of the best. Be prepared to read awhile, once you open the book you will not want to stop until the end. Enjoy!

Audio Book: Best Kept Secret

by Jeffrey Archer continues with the Clifton Chronicles. Her live is unraveling. Cadence is on the verge of loosing her son due to a her best kept secret...alcoholism.

Archer reaches into your depths as you feel Cadence's fear, dread, and pain. Can she redeem herself in time to keep her son? Ride the emotional roller coaster as you listen to this audio book.

Daniel Silva once again delivers a spectacular thriller in her latest

book The English Girl. If you are ready for an all star mystery pick this book or audio up soon. A beautiful, intelligent, Madeline Hart was on vacation when she disappeared. She was on her way to success in government as she worked for the Prime Minister, Jonathan Lancaster.

Prime Minister Lancaster doesn't want the public to hear of her disappearance and decides not to call authorities.

What with an election on the horizon and the fact that Madeline is his mistress would harm his chances for reelection. When a note arrives he is forced to call Gabriel Allon; spy and master assassin to help. Is Madeline alive or dead? Will an assassin help solve the case or help cover up track?

***Book descriptions are written from information found on book covers, internet reviews and personal perspectives.

Start looking for these new arrivals: Hide in Plain Sight & Buried Sins by M. Perry, Light in the Shadow of Jihad by R. Zacharias and Looking for Me by B. Hoffman Iron Lake by W. K. Krueger Events: August 24: The Story of Mining Part 3 1:00pm Visit your local library today!

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LOCAL NEWS 58th Annual Callao Harvest Fiesta COMPTON’S LIQUIDATION RICK’s

Friday, August 2nd

Saturday, August 3

4:30 pm Serving BBQ Pork Supper $8 Ice Cream Social $2/ cup Hog provided by Compton’s Liquidation/ Fireworks

7 am Registration for the Nancy L. Brennan Memorial 5k Run/Walk Special Sponsor: Citizen’s Bank & Trust 8 am NLB Memorial 5k Race Begins Softball Tournament Bracket begins

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5:30 pm Invocation, National Anthem, Presentation of Colors, Raffle Fund-Raising Promotions, Sponsor Announcements/Thanks You’s, Introduce Fiesta Royalty.

6:00 pm Kids Carnival Games Hosted by Callao C-8 Staff/Board Sponsored by Bank of New Cambria-Bevier

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7:00 pm Attendance Drawing & Sponsor Thanks You’s

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7:45 pm Attendance Drawings, Raffle Fund-raising Promotion

7:30 pm Riker Performs

Wood Wise Environmental Logging and Milling Company

8:00 pm Miss Callao Queen Contest Ages 14-21

8:20 pm Announce 5k Winners, Crowd Games & Prizes

9:00 pm Just Friends performs

8:45 pm Riker Performs

10:00 pm Attendance Drawings Friday Night, the first 50 guests receive a Macon-Atlanta State Bank Coin Purse!

9:30 pm Final Drawings, Raffle Winners Announced, Additional performances as long as crowd stays.

Saturday Night, the first 50 guests receive a MaconAtlanta State Bank Drink Cup!

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Boys Team Win First Place Championship

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Members of the Atlanta Community Club met July 22nd for the monthly carry-in meal and business meeting. Those present were Gene and Donna Mclanahan, Clifford and Virginia Grubbs, Aaron Baker, Neil and Phyllis Wiggans, Deanna Nichols,

by Jayne Roberts Every year the Fiesta comes and goes but how many people stop and think what goes into this activity, sometimes all year long. The grounds and buildings have to be seen about , grass needs to be mowed, and next year’s program is fresh in their minds as to what will we do next time.

Melanie Thurnau and Kara Cook represent 3rd and 4th generation workers in the Fiesta. From the very beginning their great grand ,and grandparents worked in the very first and all the way through C Y

as long as they were able.

Margaret Anderson is Kara’s great grandmother and was always there to do what she could, as well as Melanie’s grandparents, Harold {Shorty} and Marie Miller. Kara’s sister, Tara, also worked for the Fiesta for several years, driving home on the weekend to do the Queen contest, along with a dance routine from the girls that she worked up. This is what it takes to keep the Fiesta going.= =DEDICATION==When you are asked---pleas help, or even BETTER= =VOLUNTEER !

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Featuring performances

by Just Friends, Riker and Answered Prayers Ministries

Kathy Baker, Mary Pflum, Betty Baker and Lila Wiggans. The President, Virginia Grubbs, conducted the business meeting which included the election of officers for the coming year, fundraising and building maintenance.

It was announced that the next meeting would be held on August 26th.

La Plata Ladies Golf Pres. Mary T. called the meeting to order with 12 members present. We finalized the list of ladies that will be going to Macon for an outing with the Macon lady golfers.

We also finalized the date for Fun Day. We will go to Lancaster Country Club on Aug. 6.

Debbie will be hostess next week. We still need a slate of officers for next year. Velva was hostess today and divided the ladies

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NEMO State Bank sponsored team of 9-10 year old boys won the championship game (11 to 2 against B & S Construction) Monday, July 15 in Kirksville. Front row l to r: Coleman Harden, Khayne Hall, Johnathon Arbuckle, Matthew Lindsey, Drew Wheeler. 2nd row. l to r: Ty Cook, Blake Taylor, Riley Case, Logan Halstead,Tel Wheeler. Back row l to r: Coaches Ryan Halstead, Jeff Case, Tim Wood and Cole Wheeler

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6:30 Little Mr. & Miss Farmer Contest Entry Fee $5

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5:45 Answered Prayers Ministries Perform

6:30 pm Little Mr. & Miss Callao Ages 4-Going into 2nd Grade Sponsored by Shaver Roofing

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4:30 pm Parade Followed by Parade Prize Announcements

5:45 Baby Show $5/child

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3:30 pm Parade Line-up (Railroad Park)

5:15 pm Opening Ceremonies Invocation, National Anthem, Presentation of Colors, Recognition of Veterans, Present Raffle Fund-raising Items

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into one 3-lady and two 4-lady teams. We played orange ball whereby one person plays the hole by themselves while the remaining team members scramble. Both scores are to be kept. The teams of Diana, JoAnn, and Debbie and Mary T., Velva, Aletha, and Lena tied for low scramble score with 35 while Mary T.’s team also received the prize for the orange ball score.

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Tomorrow’s Citizens

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Brayden, age 2 is the son of Candice Petersen of La Plata.

Landyn, age 5 & Kendrick, age 5 are the children of Michael and Jessica Hulett of La Plata.

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A Man on a MissionPart Six (Conclusion)

The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Missouri Chap 4-7 Bike Show and Raffle was held at the Amercian Legion Hall Saturday, July 20th. All the proceeds go to their Christmas fund where they give presents to Vets in area Nursing Homes. Pictured from left to right are a few of its members: Tracy LaBrier, Dan Lamm, Matt Mullanix, John Jackson, Larry Mills Row 1; Mike James, Steve Finke Row 2; Neal Kisner Row 3.

(Picture by Randy Bunch)

by Sharron Burns

Upper nineties is the name of the temperature game all week. It is real July weather for sure. The NEMO Fair always brings out the HOT temperature readings! Sunday brought some rain, with about 10 1 1/2 inches west of the Chariton River area. Rain is needed so badly. Farmers still baling hay.

Chris, Rachel and baby Nora Daniels visited Lana and Mike Daniels Sunday.

Donna Gray visited Todd and Leslie Gray Sunday.

Gary and Nancy Belfield, Lee and Linda Moots attended the South Pacific production at the Maples Repertory Theater Saturday. Timerrick and Connie Gunnels visited Pearl Perry this week.

Sharron Burns and the members of the Oklahoma Indians 4-H attended the NEMO Fair this past week.

Lois Stoner and Son Cody of Sedalia visited Loren and Susie Thomas.

Connie and David Gunnels enjoyed having Timerrick and Jennifer Gunnels, Christy Bristow, Nakisha Couch and family as Sunday evening guests.

Richard and Sharron Burns attended the wedding of Ryan Burns and Jackie Duffy at the Brookfield Park Baptist Church Saturday evening. Eva Gallagher spent Friday night, Saturday and Monday night with Marilyn Sinnock.

Eva Gallagher of Wash-

ington, Iowa, Ron and Robin Gallagher of Ranson, West Virginia, Carolyn Hill of Clarence were Friday dinner guests of Marilyn Sinnock. Carolyn Hill of Clarence, Marilyn Sinnock spent Saturday night with Reverend Vernon and Meta Maggart.

Linda and Gary Pyle attended the NEMO Fair several times this past week.

Sunday, Marilyn Sinnock, Carolyn Hill had lunch and dinner with Dave and Roxanne Maggart of St. Joseph, Also present were Eva Gallagher, Ron and Robin Gallagher, Jerry and Donna Hill, Josh Maggart and friend, Vernon and Meta Maggart.

By Sharon Coram, Home Press Staff “We could make such a difference in someone’s life with just a dollar. If you were to donate even that one dollar you might have spent on a drink, you could save hundred’s of people every year.”

As Caleb was seeking what his purpose in life was, he realized he was living for himself. He stated that there is nothing about love and self in the Bible except to love your neighbor and love God as you love yourself.

“Think about how you love yourself. You love yourself perfectly. You feed yourself and do anything you can to take care of yourself. Any desire you have, you meet it. But if you were to love

your neighbor the same way, or love God the same way, what does that really mean?”

He quoted 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13:4, “Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn’t jealous. It doesn’t sing its own praises. It isn’t arrogant.” He explained that if you read the complete chapter, you will learn that love is not about you, it’s not about what you want.

It is always about the other person. He said, “So, if you say you love someone, anything they do to you does not matter, and that is what is amazing about God’s love for us because God loves up perfectly.

And, we have been called to be like Him, meaning anything you do or say would be about the other person and not about yourself!”

This thinking is what helped make Caleb realize he wanted to try to show love to others and, for him, it meant going on the mission to the Philippines.

“It’s hard, and we make mistakes, but it’s about what you are going to try to do. What are you going to put your effort into?”

Caleb’s effort is clear: to love.

If you would like to help sponsor Caleb, you can write a check or money order in his name, Caleb Pagett, to his mother Sarah Compton, and drop it off at Compton’s Liquidation in Macon, or there is a donate link on his blog at http://www.teamphilippines2012.blogspot.com/ which accepts all forms of credit cards.

CUT TO THE CHASE Let’s Play Ball By Tracy Grondine It’s that time of year again. We are in the full swing of summer, which means backyard barbecues, baseball games and beach holidays. It also means congressional August recess. While taking time to visit your congressional member may not be as enjoyable or relaxing as taking in a ball game, it is nonetheless extremely important.

It was the great Jackie Robinson who once said that life is not a spectator sport. We should all be on the field, instead of in the grandstand, anytime we

have the chance. August recess offers such an opportunity for farmers and ranchers to reconnect with their congressional members, advocate for legislative issues that personally affect them and hopefully, in the long run, hit a home run for agriculture. There is a handful of Farm Bureau priority issues currently being debated, or in some cases percolating, in Congress. In fact, the bases are loaded.

On first is tax reform.

The Water Resources Development Act is on second. Rounding third is

Shannon Isaacson, AAMS® Financial Advisor .

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agriculture labor reform.

And heading home is passage of the farm bill. So, how can we ensure victory for agriculture? By taking full advantage of August recess. What matters most when working with members of Congress is personal contact. And there’s not a better time to make that connection than when they are in their own neck of the woods. Farmer grassroots activism can be as simple as scheduling a meeting with a lawmaker in a district office, inviting him or her out to the farm, attending a town hall meeting or even picking up the phone to voice your opinion to staff in Washington. And don’t forget the weight of the media-both traditional and social. Summer is a good time to visit with local newspaper editors and reporters to spell out Farm Bureau’s legislative priorities and garner some press attention. It’s also prime time to spread agriculture’s messages through social media.

Farmers can easily knock out several tweets while sitting on their tractors or eating lunch on their pickup truck tailgates.

For the latest news on key issues and current legislation status, along with helpful talking points and even a means to contact lawmakers, don’t forget FBAct Insider as an important resource at fbactinsider.org. As the baseball saying goes, nothing is given... everything is earned 90 feet at a time. August recess is not only an opportunity for farmers to protect the plate on issues like the farm bill, ag labor, tax reform and water transportation, it’s a chance to bring them home. Let’s play ball.

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IF YOUR ITEM DOES NOT SELL, GET A 2ND WEEK Only $8.00 for up to 20 words, 25¢ a word thereafter for one week.

If your item does not sell, get a 2nd week FREE!

FOR RENT

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FOR RENT: 10’x10’, 10’x5’, 5’x5’ and 10’x20’. La Plata Storage. Call 332-7599.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

RUMMAGE SALE RUMMAGE SALE FLPP is holding their annual Rummage Sale Saturday, August 3rd from 7-11 am at 215 W. Gex, La Plata (next to Greens Theatre).Toys, collectibles, knick knacks, original art pieces, rugs, bedding, luggage, rare finds and lots of great stuff! RAIN or SHINE

In Re: The Estate of Clarence E. Fessler, Deceased Estate No. 13MA-PR00044

The Home Press has a fund-raiser for your group, club or organization! Call for details!

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(Independent Administration)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION

Date of first publication July 31, 2013.

To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Clarence E. Fessler.

On July 15, 2013, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Dennis E. Fessler, Ronnie J. Fessler and Bette J. Pillers were appointed personal representative's of the estate of Clarence E. Fessler, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The Co-Personal Representatives' business addresses and phone number are Dennis E. Fessler, 1103 Meadow Lane, Macon, MO 63552; Ronnie J. Fessler, 919 Sunset Drive, Macon, MO 63552; and Bette J. Pillers, 1104 Crestview Drive, Macon, MO 63552.

The Personal Representatives' attorney's name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 N. Rollins Street, Suite 103, P.O. Box 596, Macon, MO 63552.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods.

Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent's death: March 31, 2013.

Date of first publication: July 24, 2013.

/s/ Denise Ziebarth, Probate Clerk

/s/ Denise Ziebarth, Probate Clerk

Dates of publication are July 31 and August 7, 14, and 21 2013.

Dates of publication are July 24 and 31, 2013 and August 7 and 14, 2013.

In the Matter of: The Guardianship and Conservatorship of B.J.H, a minor child Case No. 13MA-PR00033 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to: Mara N. Vestal, Mother

Pictured are Bradley Kunce and Bob Coach receiving funding for purcahses of 2 ICOM Portable Radios, 2 ICOM Mobile Radios and 12 Nomex Set (jackets and pants).

During July and August, matching funds grant checks for rural fire departments are being distributed by the Missouri Department of Conservation, Forestry Division staff. One hundred eightytwo fire departments are receiving checks for up to $4,000 to help with purchase of personal protective gear and firefighting equipment for wildfire as well as structure fire suppression efforts. The total funding awarded to Mis-

souri fire departments through the matching funds grant program this year is $354,467. Fire departments are required to match 50% of the funds which are provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the US Forestry Service, Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. Throughout the last 30 years, over $7 million has been distributed to the rural fire department to help them with better firefighting equipment.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

You are notified that an action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri to appoint Petitioners Barb Vestal and Ashely Vestal Westbrook, co-guardians/ conservators for B.J.H., your minor child. Petitioners Barb Vestal and Ashley Vestal Westbrook, who are parties to this action, are represented by Deborah Neff, the Law Office of Deborah Neff, LLC, 218 North Rollins, Suite 101, P.O. Box 388, Macon, Missouri, 63552, phone number (660) 385-1460. The remaining party is stated in the above caption.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear in this action within 45 days after July 31, 2013 you will be not able to object or consent to Barb Vestal and Ashely Vestal being appointed co-guardians/conservators for B.J.H., your minor child.

It is ordered that a copy hereof be published in The Home Press, a newspaper of general circulation which is a newspaper of general circulation published in Macon County, State of Missouri.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court, County of Macon, State of Missouri.

Beat the Heat

LEGALS Re: Christy Yount Client File No. 152744

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Christy Yount and Ronald Yount, dated September 11, 2007, and recorded on October 9, 2007, Document No. 20072265, in Book No. 908, at Page 279 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Macon County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on August 27, 2013, at 1:30 PM, at the South Front Door of the Macon County Courthouse, Macon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

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MO RELAY 711 “Brookview is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

First Publication: July 31, 2013. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 152744 / Invoice No. 152744-624931).

Dates of publication are July 31 and August 7, 14, and 21 2013.

Jake and his owner, Barbara Blodgett, enjoyed a funnel cake together at the Annual Flywheel Reunion on Friday, July 26 as they watched the Team Horse Pull event.

A father and his son ride their antique tractor in the Tractor Cruise at the Flywheel reunion

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Building/Fleet Maintenance Coordinator OATS, Inc. is seeking a full time Building/Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to oversee and participate in maintenance service on two properties and a fleet of 135 vehicles stationed throughout a 16-county region.

Go to www.oatstransit.org or call 800-654-6287 for an application and the Job Description which includes duties, minimum qualifications & experience, and salary schedule. Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points on driving record. Benefits include insurance, holiday, vacation and sick pay. Please get your application to the OATS NE Region Office, 3006 Jims Rd, Macon, MO 63552 as soon as possible .

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AJ’s in Macon. I think that is a good, fun place to eat and I love the happy family feeling there. We had a delicious meal then we went to Macon Theater and saw the movie Red 2. It was a wonderful funny movie and we are big Bruce Willis fans anyway.

Sunday our two grownup granddaughters Kaylee and Katherine Clause came to visit and to get their brother Derek. They are both so bouncy and happy that a visit from them set the mood for a happy morning. They all left and went to Shelbyville to visit their dad.

We went to Atlanta to spend the afternoon with our daughter and son-inlaw Bonnie and John McMurry. Bonnie fixed us a great lunch and we had a good time visiting. We toured her beautiful yard and saw her garden. She is doing the square foot gar-

dening and it is amazing.

Each plant is in a raised bed and each plant has one square foot of garden.

The great thing is with raised beds you also have no weeds. It is truly a great idea. I am going to do it next year. See, it must feel like fall as I am planning next years garden.

Coming up is the Bevier Homecoming and I hope to see lots of friends there. Also at the same time is my family reunion and I want to see lots of family there. And since I went to school in Bevier, I have a 50-year Class reunion this year. Can’t even describe how funny it is to tell grandchildren or my co-workers at McDonalds that I graduated high school 50 years ago.

On that note, I will say goodbye. God Bless and I will talk at you next week.

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Clarence Chronicles Hi to everyone. I am writing this early Thursday July 25, and I just realized summer is over.

By the time you read this it will be back to school time. The last 2 days have been very cool mornings and that makes me think of fall.

I talked to Bonnie Coleman yesterday and she said that there are so many spider webs that it makes one think of an early fall, just what we wanted after a late spring. My dogs Cody and Jackie like to visit with her big beautiful dog, Brownie. They are all best friends.

My friend Carolyn Hill said she didn’t really do anything this week. I know she did because as usual her yard is so beautiful; it is always a beautiful shady retreat.

Kenny and I had a wonderful weekend. Saturday evening we went to

Congratulations on 80 years!

Clarence Care Center News Doug Beldon, Tim Harvey, Missy, Andy, Anna, and Sarah Killen led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday morning. Those attending were Dale Carr, Jim Hill, Blanche Hoffman, Grace Killen, Dolores White, Jack Weems, Birdie Judd, Loreta Wynne, Isabel Hutcherson, Helen Griswold, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Darrell McDowell, Norma Latimer, Larry Vaughn, Frank & Martha Mason, and Vivian Leftridge. After lunch, Bill Bevan came out and read to the residents. It was a relaxing afternoon, staying cool indoors, while listening to another amazing story.

Holly and the residents played Bingo Monday morning. The grand prize winners were Nancy Hardy, Norma Latimer, and Loreta Wynne. This evening, Susan Bentley was here to play the piano and one of the residents’ favorite games, Name That Tune.

The residents played the Nintendo Wii Charge game Tuesday morning. Darrell McDowell and Jack Weems received

the most points, making them the Charge Champs!

The Clarence Church of the Nazarene hosted our monthly Birthday Party this afternoon. Rev. Stan and Carla Hudson, along with Harold and Shirley Carrison, served cake and ice cream to the residents.

Those celebrating July Birthdays were Dale Carr, Marilyn Stockmann, and Oreta Imler.

Wednesday morning, the residents were all geared up to play Bingo again.

The grand prize winners were Oreta Imler, Nancy Hardy, Marilyn Stockmann, and Loreta Wynne.

Our fun Bingo helpers for the morning were Julie, Jackson, and Carson Wood. Pastor Delbert Earlywine, from the Clarence United Methodist Church, led Bible study this afternoon. The topic of study was “Rely on God”. Scripture was read from 1 Peter 3:15-22; 1 Peter 4:5-11.

The Friendship Design class met Thursday morning. Holly and the residents made decorative note cards. Bill Lear and Friends were here this evening. The residents loved singing along to the beau-

tiful music, and they also thoroughly enjoyed visiting afterwards.

Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study Friday morning. The study title was “God Disciplines His People”. Scripture was read from 2 Kings 17:7-15, 18-20. Clark told us that God’s people were judged for breaking the covenant.

They were conquered and taken into exile. God does not tolerate sin. Holly hosted Popcorn Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Isabel Hutcherson, Loreta Wynne, and Martha Mason.

Saturday morning, Ronnie Shores came out and shared his collections of music and story cd’s with the residents, then after lunch it was Movie Time with Darrell. The residents watched “A League of Their Own”.

We would like to thank the family of Mary Gertrude Edwards, Tracey Teare, and Billy Sapp for their recent donations to the Care Center. We are beyond blessed by so many caring and thoughtful friends. Have a wonderful week!

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Old Fashioned Flywheel Demonstrations and Games

BV Bombers from Overland Park Kansas won the 12 & Under Global World Series held at Fountain Bluff Sports Complex in Liberty, Missouri June 26-30. The BV Bombers went 7&1 over the 4-day tournament winning the Championship Game 3-2. In the front row #23 is Jay Long (the grandson of Bob and Cheryl Long). Jay pitched a total of 10 2/3 innings during the entire tournament allowing 2 earned runs. In the championship game Jay pitched a shutout after 3 2/3 innings. Also in the picture in the back middle is their son Robert Long Head Coach.

Seibert Club Meets

The Seibert Club of La Plata met Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the home of hostess Irene Osborn.

President Irene called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and welcomed 4 guests to her home. Kathy East gave the opening prayer.

Roll Call was “Facts About Missouri” and many interesting and surprising facts were related.

Due to having no meeting in June, Secretary Kathy read the minutes of the May meeting and they were approved. Treasurer Leila Ward gave her report, which was approved.

Under New Business, our next meeting will be at Santa Fe Expresso, at 11 a.m., and it will be the Birthday Party.

Dora Lovingier made us aware that they are collecting money at the Nursing Home for a new ice cream machine. The cost is approximately $6,000 for a new one and they want to collect $3,000 toward the project. They will then be

able to receive a grant to make up the difference.

Kathy made a motion to give $25.00 for this purpose, seconded by Irene, and the motion carried.

Betty had been scheduled as hostess for the October meeting and Leila will replace her. Leila will have devotions and the program as well.

Kathy won the “Hostess with the Mostest” prize of Lavender gel beads. Leila volunteered to host the group in October to replace Betty Cribb. Leila will also have devotions and the program. The Club Collect was repeated by all. Kathy gave devotions on apples, based on Proverbs. The program was “Show & Tell”.

Irene shared pictures of quilts she had made. Her first quilt was started when we had a “work day” to cut and sew quilts for veterans and Project Linus. Since then she has completed several quilts.

Kathy shared her latest quilt in a variation of

the “Rail Fence” pattern.

Marsha Yahl shared two of her more recent quilts.

One was made specifically for their bedroom. Dora shared several items: a hand-crocheted baby cap worn by her husband, Gerald; a jewelry box from Pollard Bros. Jewelry of La Plata; and jewelry that belonged to Florence Lovingier, her mother-inlaw. Leila brought a pottery tea set she had made several years ago.

Everyone adjourned to the dining room for Irene’s delicious refreshments of Jello dessert, M & M’s, small crackers, mixed nuts, and drinks. The rest of the afternoon was spent visiting.

The next meeting will be August 21, 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe Espresso, with Kathy as hostess. It will be the Birthday Party and everyone is to bring a $3.00 gift for themselves and any guests. Roll Call will be “A Favorite ice cream”, and Irene will have devotions and the program.

Annual Republican Ice Cream Social

Chris Nelson, emcee and auctioneer for the evening, welcomes all to the Annual Republican Ice Cream Social held on the Macon Courthouse lawn Tuesday evening, July 16th.

Jack Davison gave the Invocation thanking God for our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy and asking His divine guidance in keeping those freedoms. Mike Austin led the pledge of alliance to the flag. Homemade ice cream, cake, tea and lemonade made up the evening’s menu.

Jim Wills, Chairman of 18th Senatorial District Committee, introduced Catherine Hanaway, former Missouri House Speaker, guest speaker for the evening. Her theme was freedom and liberty.

She specified a number of

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laws recently passed which rob us of our individual rights, urged all to “work to be educated and informed about government at all levels.” She stressed protection of our rights starts at the grassroots level and each must accept responsibility in keeping our nation’s values intact.

Brian Munzlinger, 6th District State Senator, gave a short sketch of his life and reviewed some of the State legislation enacted during the past session.

Chris Nelson auctioned various items donated by members.

Time Remole, 6th District Representative, gave a review of laws, both passed and pending in the Stare House of Representatives.

Both Senator Munzlinger and Representative Remole expressed their ap-

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preciation for all their constituents and ask to be contacted for any need or problem.

Rick Shoemaker, Republican Central Committee Chairman, thanked all for their participation in yearly activities and outlines a few concerns facing our Nation.

Jane Thompson, President of the Macon County Federated Republican Women, gave a brief update of their activities.

Bonnie Morris, President of Macon County Republican Club thanked everyone who contributed to the evening in any way, especially the speakers; Becky Belt, Chairperson of the Food Committee; Chris Nelson, and above all, God, for the United States of America.

“A flywheel is a rotating mechanical device that is used to store rotational energy,” according to Wikipedia. Pictured is an enormous flywheel that demonstrates just that by using a train engine to cut a large tree down to kindling. The days of using flywheels such as this are mostly a thing of the past. They bring back memories of a day gone by.

The Straw Scramble at the Flywheel Reunion was sponsored by Macon Atlanta State Bank. The children were placed in groups according to age and allowed to scramble through the straw in search of money and candy. Fun was had by all.

La Plata T.O.P.S. MO877 TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 pm in the La Plata Christian Church Fellowship Hall with 7 members weighing in.

Gail led the meeting.

We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Karen C led us in our “Buggy Song”. Roll call was: “Did you lose weight?”

Best loser was Elaina with Gail as runner-up.

KOPS Veva and Barbara G. stayed in leeway.

Karen C gave the program taken from the July 2013 issue of “TOPS NEWS” magazine.

“The National weight Control Registry (NWCR) is the largest study of longterm weight maintenance.

Since 1994, it has tracked more than 10,000 people who have lost weight and kept it off. The NWCR follows up with them yearly.”

People who kept their weight off have the following habits: (78%) eat breakfast everyday; (75%) weigh themselves at least once a week; (62%) watch fewer than 10 hours of TV per week; (90%) exercise on average about one hour per day. Walking is the most popular form of activity.

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Three Ways to Give Back to Your Community These days, many of us lead busy lives that are short on two things: time and money. And while this may pose a challenge when it comes to supporting local nonprofit organizations, there are ways you can give back to the community, no matter what your schedule or financial situation looks like.

Here are three simple ideas for making a positive contribution, whether you’re strapped for time, resources or both: Use Your Work Day: You’re probably pretty busy juggling family and work obligations. Chances are you really want to volunteer in your community but may not always have the time to do as much as you’d like. This doesn’t mean that lending a helping hand is out of reach for you.

Consider starting a Volunteer Day initiative at

your workplace, where the whole team offers their time to local nonprofit community service projects one afternoon every few months.

Your boss may love the idea if you remind him or her that such an effort will be great for team building.

Or check with your human resources department about the possibility of paid time off to volunteer in the community. There may be opportunities at your company of which you are not aware.

Support Local Organizations: You don’t need to be a big donor to help secure substantial support for organizations doing great work.

For example, a program called “50 States for Good” enables people to nominate their favorite community organizations to help gain funding for grassroots community

programming. It is designed to make it easier for regular folks to give back, and is funded by Tom’s of Maine, a leading natural products company focused on oral and personal care.

In past years, Tom’s of Maine has funded “50 States for Good” projects that have built community playgrounds, maintained sustainable nature trails, provided shelter and food for the homeless and cared for animals, among many other initiatives. Now in its fifth year, “50 States for Good” celebrates and rewards nonprofit organizations committed to meaningful change and work that addresses local needs.

Multitask: Walking the dog? Taking the kids to the park? Consider combining your stroll with a mini cleanup. Bring a plastic bag, wear gloves and pick up litter as you

Contact Social Services for your Personal Tour (660)385-5797

go. Not only will you be beautifying the neighborhood, you’ll be helping to prevent harmful garbage from entering local waterways.

Get the kids involved to teach them an important lesson about how their behaviors can make a larger impact.

You don’t need to be Bill and Melinda Gates to make a meaningful impact. There are creative ways that make it possible for anyone to give back to their community.

Progressive Farmerettes Meet The Progressive Farmerettes met at a local restaurant for their regular meeting hosted by Karen Lumley. One guest, Ali Hemme was present.

Following a delicious meal, all repeated the pledge to the flag and the Lord’s Prayer. Roll call was answered by telling our favorite hymn.

Minutes and treasurer’s report was given.

For the August “Ladies Day Out”, we will go

by Pam Burris

Schmidt And Janes Nuptials

On June 22,2013, Marsha Schmidt married Scott Janes at the Round House in Macon. Their daughters, Celeste Armstrong, Shilo Terek and Michele York hosted the wedding and reception, as well as serving as the witnesses.

The couple was married by Denny Lorton, a friend of the groom. The marriage ceremony was written by Marsha and Scotty, incorporating American Indian beliefs of the sacred circle.

Jordyn Armstrong, granddaughter of the bride, read a passage about why the circle is so important.

The rings were walked to the couple by Angelique Ralston, niece of the bride and Vegas Little Bull, cousin of the groom. A dinner reception, catered

by Special D’ s, was held after the ceremony. Those attending were Allen Rhoades and Lynn Royal, Melissa and Masen Howe, Cindy and Steve Koonce, Maxine Johnson, Crystal Allen and Alvina Howe all from Elmer. Vicki Bryann, Caleb and Angelique Ralston, Becky Janes, Vegas Little Bull, Mona and

Eddie Wray, Michele and Tim York of Kirksville, Joni and Mel Hoffman of Liberty, MO, Celeste and Jordyn Armstrong of Lake St. Louis, MO and their friend Kris of Texas, Shilo, Paul and Joseph Terek of California, Pam and Stan Koonce, Linda and David Stroup, and Viola Samuels of Kirkwood, MO. The community extends their congratulations to you both.

Bob Aldinger was a recent visitor in the Dean Burris home.

Dean and Pam Burris had lunch with her nieces and family on Sunday, July 14 at Toniand Jay Matticks and other guests were their son, Chase of St Louis and Toni ‘s sister, Brigitte and her son, Dallas of Ne. Dean and Pam Burris and Roger, Betty and Matt Tipton of Macon attend the VBS program at Mt Salem Baptist Church on Friday night, July 19 north of Trenton. Mady and Maddox Tipton were in the program. The church Mike Tipton pastors, has VBS jointly with this church every year. There

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were 21 children in the program. Mady Tipton accompanied her grandparents, Dean and Pam Burris home. While Maddox Tipton went home with his other grandparents, Roger and Betty Tipton of Macon for a few days.

Mady Tipton played with Masen Howe on Saturday afternoon.

Elmer Baptist Church had 22 in attendance for Sunday school on July 20 and 25 for worship service.

Mady Tipton accompanied her grandparents to Sunday school and church on Sunday morning.

After lunch on Sunday, Dean and Pam Burris and Mady Tipton of Trenton met Betty Tipton of Macon and Maddox Tipton of Trenton at the Macon theatre to enjoy a 3Dmovie.

Mady Tipton and Masen Howe played back and forth on Monday.

Betty Tipton brought Maddox Tipton to Elmer to trade grandchildren for the rest of the week and she took Mady Tipton home with her.

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OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age or income.

To schedule a ride, simply call the volunteer OATS contact in your community.

To schedule a ride for Contract Trips call Norma Benson 660-385-7734

Columbia Moberly Macon Kirksville Macon In Town

to Macon for lunch and shopping. We will also have a birthday gift exchange.

Penny drill and door prizes went to Mildred and Iris, and everyone received a gift. Karen told of a recent trip to Kansas City where they visited the Federal Reserve Bank and also the WWI Museum.

She told several interesting facts about out monetary system followed by a short quiz.

THEME: SUMMER FUN ACROSS 1. Website visitors 6. Had a meal 9. You, archaic 13. 1995 thriller starring Brad Pitt 14. Used in some salons 15. Some can be slippery 16. Naked protozoa 17. *Picnic crasher 18. Cliffside dwelling 19. *It lights the air 21. *Where many long to be in summer 23. Prompter’s line 24. “The Sun ___ Rises”

25. U.K. broadcaster 28. Delhi wrap 30. Large sea ducks 35. Place of origin 37. *It’s up?

39. Red Cross supply 40. Beige 41. High fidelity sound systems 43. As opposed to stereo 44. Tart 46. Poet Ogden ____ 47. Skunk’s defense 48. Edible corn part 50. Actress ____ Perlman 52. Compass reading 53. Sherlock Holmes’ assignment 55. Big time

DOWN 1. Colorado Springs military school 2. Rig or truck 3. “____ and anon” 4. Renaissance instrument resembling a violin 5. Blunders or bloopers 6. Like a game not at home 7. *Many covet this look 8. Glorify 9. ____ off or started playing, as in golf 10. *Most blockbusters feature at least one 11. Assortment 12. Singular of #1 Across 15. Regional dialect of a language 20. Keep on a short _____ 22. Don’t waste 24. Price of flight 25. *Most students are on this in summer 26. Italian bowling 27. Core remover 29. The Colosseum, e.g.

31. Audition tape 32. Eat away 33. Kind of sentence 34. *Roasting treat 36. Change direction 38. *Drop a line 42. See-through curtain 45. Enter or assume a certain state 49. Lake to Louis XIV 51. Rebels 54. Small boat 56. Deflect 57. Fit 58. Around which something rotates 59. Atomizer output 60. Marlyn Monroe distinction 61. Say you didn’t do it 62. Dublin’s home 63. One who’s __ __ a secret 64. Adopted son of Claudius 67. *You put its top down in summer ANSWER ON PAGE 3B

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COMMUNITY NEWS Two New Managed Deer Hunts To Be Held In Northeast Missouri

You may have seen these guys around town as they send a camera down the main sewer lines to determine where and how excess water is getting into the sewer system. If you do however experience any sewage back up, notify City Hall and a crew will be sent by this company to do a cleanup.

Farmer’s Wife

by Verna Buck

Verna Buck, Adrienne Hamlin, Beth Buck, Elissa Tippett attended the Practical Nursing Graduation & Recognition Ceremony at Kirksville Middle School July 18, 2013 to see Taylor Lesko graduate. Also graduating were Alyssa Kelley and Amy Sizemore. Also attending were Blake Kelley, Kim Kelley, Noel & Wanda Crawford, Steve & Debbie Crawford, Tara Gragg, Kelly Gruse Close, Mrs. Woods.

W.R. and Eva Buck, Eddie Buck, J.B. Hamlin, Kyle Smith, Dylan Voorhees were Drag Racing in Cedar Falls, IA Saturday evening July 20th.

Sunday dinner guests of Verna Buck were Mike & Joyce Buck, W.R. & Barbara Buck & Eva, Jena Carnley of Omaha, NE and Bobbie Hamlin. Barbara and Eva accompanied Jena to Ottumwa Sunday evening to take the train home after spending several days visiting W.R. and Barbara and family.

Raymond and Carol Ward and grandson of High Point, NC returned home Saturday, July 20th after spending the week

visiting Peggy and Jerry Thomas & family, Martha Bragg and also Carol Ward in Hallsville.

Friday evening guests July 19th at the Jerry & Peggy Thomas home for a picnic were Carol & Raymond Ward & grandson Austin of High Point, NC., Jeff & Cindy Thomas of Cullicothe, Linda & Ron Moore, Kevin & Tracey east, Cameron & Lauren, Kara Naughton, Lori & Robert Smith, Jordan & Dalton, Jeremy & Tabithia Sawyer, Cash & Cy, Meagan Green & Lathe, Joe Ralston & Emma, Jeffery & Tuesday Thomas, Addie & Chloe & Cara Voyles. Peggy enjoyed supper with them returning to nursing home to continue therapy.

Janet & Susie Tuggle spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with Stella Tuggle at Boone Hospital.

They returned home Wednesday night. Stella moved out of ICU to 4th floor Thursday July 25th.

Nancy Platz of Brashear enjoyed lunch with Verna Buck Tuesday and later visited friends at La Plata Nursing Home.

Verna Buck visited Thursday evening with

Bobbie Miller, Emily Hottinger, Jill, Elise & Barrwtt in Kirksville.

Plans are being made for the Belfield-Easley Reunion to be held August 11th at Legion Hall in La Plata with a carry-in meal at 6:00 pm. Cousins from Michigan, Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa are expected to be here and maybe Daryl from California or is he in Mo? So, hope we have a crowd from Missouri. Call 660342-4857 or 660-332-6154 for info.

W.R. and Barbara Buck & Eva, Nancy McKenzie Adams, Dakota McKenzie, Jena Carnley, Verna Buck, Eddie Buck, Barb Englehard, Adrienne Hamlin, Jill & Barrett Hettinger & Jessie enjoyed lunch in Kirksville July 18th to celebrate Barbara’s birthday.

Stella Tuggle were taken to Northeast Regional July 23rd, and then life-flighted to Boones where she underwent heart surgery.

Gerald Lovinger was admitted to Boone Hospital on July 19th.

Correction: It was Kay Beach of Kirksville that visited June Magers, not Kay Buck.

For the first time, two Conservation Areas (CA) in Northeast Missouri will allow managed hunts for antlerless whitetail deer in 2013. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will supervise a managed hunt from November 27 thru December 8 on Atlanta CA and Union Ridge CA. The managed hunt at Atlanta CA will allow thirty-five randomly drawn hunters the chance to harvest two antlerless deer. The managed hunt at Union Ridge CA will allow fifty randomly drawn hunters the chance to harvest two antlerless deer.

“Due to successful management, the areas now have a deer population level that can sustain a limited harvest of antlerless deer,” said MDC Wildlife Management Biologist Chad Smith.

“Deer numbers are high on both areas so hunter success for the managed hunts is anticipated to be good.”

Smith stresses the addition of the managed hunts does not change the current regulation restricting the harvest of antlerless deer during the regular November firearms season.

“Regulations on these two areas do not allow harvesting antlerless deer with a firearm except during these managed hunts,” Smith said. “This is to help ensure a healthy deer herd remains on these public lands.”

Hunters can apply online for these managed deer hunts now through Aug. 15.

MDC holds an electronic drawing to determine who gets to participate in managed deer hunts at conservation areas, state parks, national wildlife refuges and urban parks. The hunts are open to Missouri residents and nonresidents, and help achieve MDC’s deermanagement goals for the state while also providing additional hunting

opportunities.

Types of hunts include archery, crossbow, muzzleloader, historic methods and modern firearms, plus youth hunts and hunts for people with disabilities.

Hunters may apply individually or as groups of up to six, except for youth hunts. Youths 11 years of age or older who are hunter education certified may apply singly or with one other youth for youth hunts and must be accompanied on the hunt by a qualified adult mentor.

Applicants will need a nine-digit Conservation ID number for each hunter to complete the application process.

Conservation ID numbers are listed on all hunting and fishing permits, and on Missouri Conservation Heritage Cards.

MDC will post drawing results at the same website address from Sept. 14 to Dec. 31. Successful

applicants will receive area maps and other information regarding their hunts by mail.

Resident or nonresident managed deer hunting permits are required to participate in managed hunts. These permits will be available to successful applicants after Sept. 14 from any permit vendor statewide, or through MDC’s e-Permits atmdc. mo.gov.

The Atlanta CA is located five miles north of Macon on Highway 63, and two miles west on Route AX, then 2.5 miles north on Jupiter Avenue.

Union Ridge CA is located off of Route D, two miles north of Greencastle.

For questions concerning either of these managed hunts contact Smith at 660385-4920. For more information on MDC managed deer hunts, visit mdc.mo.gov/ node/3867.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Contestants And Winners Of The Annual Flywheel Reunion Pageants (More Annual Flywheel Reunion photos can be seen throughout this edition and on our website at maconhomepress.com)

Age 2-3 Years L to R: Tie for 1st: Ireland Cross, daughter of April Cross of Bevier, and Addison Bibbs, daughter of David & Ann Bibbs of Anabel; Tie for 2nd: Madison Aldridge, daughter of Kristina and Anthony Aldridge of Macon, and Apphia Hall, daughter of Tyler & Kate Hall of Callao; 3rd Place: Chloe Harris, daughter of Ryan Harris & Lindsay Whitley of Bevier.

Little Mr. and Miss Flywheel L to R: Jorja Focht, daughter of Justin & Tara Focht and Chris Roses, son of Mitzi & Chris Roses of Macon.

Little Mr. Flywheel Contestants L to R: Spencer Cross, son of April Cross of Bevier; Easton, son of Dominic & Amanda Lolli of Macon; Chris Roses, son of Mitzi & Chris Roses of Macon.

Ages 0-6 months Back Row- 1st Place Boys: Lucian Carpenter, son of Renee Korans & Jeremiah Carpenter of Macon; 2nd Place: Acien Brown, son of Troy & Maria Brown of Macon; Tie for 3rd Place: Ayden Johnston, son of Adam and Cheryl Johnston of Macon and Jax Cole, son of Dustin and Lacy Cole of Bevier.

Front Row- Tie for 1st Place Girls: Kamryn McKinney, daughter of Kandis & Jared McKinney of Cairo and Essence Lake, daughter of Ashton Boone of Macon.

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Little Miss Flywheel Contestants L to R: Brooklyn & Jorja , daughters of Justin & Tara Focht; Ella Carpenter, daughter of Renee Corona & Jeremiah Carpenter of Macon; Veronic, daughter of Riley & Edith Lucas of Marceline; Emaleigh, daughter of Nick Brown & Jessica Felton of Macon; Presleigh, daughter of Donnie & Jasmine Williams of Bevier; Bailey, daughter of D.J. & Tiphanie Stoebe of Moberly; Gianna, daughter of Dominic & Amanda Lolli of Macon; Addisyn, daughter of daughter of Gary & Jennifer Warren of Excello; Ella & Myah, daughters of Brian & Shyla Terry of Macon; Natalie, daughter of Riley & Edith Lucas of Marceline; Brylie, daughter of Jordan and Tatum Watkins of Bevier.

Ne w Publisher of Macon C ounty Home Press

Lewis County Press, LLC, announced that Macon native Shon Coram has been named Publisher of the Macon County Home Press. Coram will lead the community paper and oversee its advertising and editorial efforts.

Coram takes over for Becky Jeffcoat, former owner and long-time editor of the Home Press, who is moving to the Columbia area. Jeffcoat is expected to continue to write her weekly “Blonde But Blunt” column and assist with any transition needs.

Coram joins the Home Press from MBS Textbook Exchange of Columbia, MO, where he was in the Systems Support Department providing customer support including the IBM AS/400. Before MBS, Coram was Sales Manager at Recycled Rubber Resources, formerly in Macon, where he sold recycled rubber in various forms working with companies such as WalMart, Goodyear Tire, the C Y

National Football League, Universities of Tennessee & Notre Dam, and other countries including South Korea.

Coram is married and has 1 stepdaughter. A former Marine, he attends Crossroads Christian Church and is a member of the Macon County Historical Society both in Macon.

“After working for the past 7 years in Columbia, Missouri, I missed out on a lot of family and community events. I was gone for at least 11 hours everyday with the travel time. It’s great to be back and I am seeing a lot of people I haven’t seen in years. I love being part of the community again,” said Coram.

The Home Press started in 1876 and was solely based in La Plata, Missouri.

Since Lewis County Press, LLC acquired it in 2011; the paper has expanded to cover all of Macon County.

“It is very important for me that people know we cover the entire county,

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not just the bigger towns, but every town and village,” Coram said.

About Lewis County Press, LLC Lewis County Press, LLC, headquartered in LaGrange, MO, is the parent of the DeWitt Era-Enterprise, Arkansas County, AR; The Lamar Democrat, Barton County, MO; the Press-News Journal, Lewis County,

MO; the Home Press, Macon County, MO; the Monroe County Appeal, Monroe County, MO; and the Ralls County HeraldEnterprise, Ralls County, MO. Our mission is to strengthen communities by delivering proprietary local news and editorial supported by advertising and subscriptions.

Thank You

Words can never express our deep gratitude to everyone who has touched our lives because of Mary Beale. We are blessed by the outpouring of your prayers, calls, visits, cards, extra help, gifts, flowers, and food. During the most difficult times, your unwavering support honored our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, friend, and neighbor.

Thank you and God Bless You All! The Family of Mary L. Beale Janice & Roddy Bane & Family Joe & Kathy Beale & Family Jack & Pat Beale & Family Jim & Sally Beale & Family

Ages 7-12 months Back Row: 1st Place Boys: Gunnyr Chitwood, son of Gabrielle & Dustin Chitwood of Bevier, also Grand Champion for Boys. Front Row Girls: 1st Place Girls: Adrienne Lucas, daughter of Riley & Edith Lucas of Macon; 2nd Place: Avah Terry, daughter of Brian & Shyla Terry of Macon; 3rd Place: Cheyanne Hurt, daughter of Danielle Hurt of Salisbury.

Age 1-2 Years Back Row Boys: 1st Place Boys: Mason Grinder, son of Josh & Angie Grinder of New Cambria; 2nd Place: Brayden Zuccarini, son of Josh & Britny Zuccarini of Macon; Tie for 3rd Place: Emitt and Jaxson Leath, sons of Sheara Jennings and Wayne Leath of Bevier, and Liam Hillard, son of Levi and Lacy Hillard of Macon.

Front Row Girls: Kinley Watkins, daughter of Jordan & Tatum Watkins of Bevier, also Grand Champion for Girls; 2nd Place: Sophia Coon, daughter of Olivia & Andrew Coon of Milan; 3rd Place: Aubree Jennings, daughter of Caiti & Kary Jennings of Macon.

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