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Meet Callao American Legion Post 360
Lauretta Vance Macon, MO COX GRADUATES FROM NAVAL RECRUIT TRAINING
CLAY COX Clay Cox of Macon graduated from the Navy’s Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL. Cox received honors for firearms qualification and for physical fitness. He is the son of Donald Cox and Diana Stonecipher. Cox is a 2011 graduate of Macon Co. R-1 School. He will be assigned to a nuclear submarine upon completion of his training.
A livery stable once sat on the lot where the Callao American Legion Park is now, but in the 1920’s, after WWI, Callao Post #160 purchased the stable and the adjacent lots, tore down the stable and seeded the lots. A monument, honoring WWI servicemen, was erected on the northwest corner of the lot. There was a surplus cannon available and it was acquired and placed on the north side of the park. In recent years a Howitzer cannon was given to
the post by Bucklin American Legion Post 57, and it is on the west side of the park. A stage was built by the community on the back corner of the lot, and the Callao Fiesta was held there for several years, as well as the Callao Centennial Celebration in 1958. The stage was later moved to the north part of town at the Fiesta grounds. In recent years the park has been improved. The Callao Heritage Society, who
are owners of the Swan Lake School, housed to the south of the park, approached the Legion members, and were given permission to build a gazebo, cement walks around a flower bed, and leading to the gazebo, plant shrubs and flowers, a cement bench by the flower bed and a statue of a service person holding a flag of the United States in the center of the flower bed. They also paid the light bill for the year so the statue could be lit at night.
The park is used every year for the annual Memorial Day program, picnics in the gazebo, weddings, music in the park, and ice cream suppers. A sign at the northwest corner tells the publlic it is “The Callao American Legion park” One of the recent groups who came to have their picture taken there was the Macon County Sheriff’s Department.
MACON COUNTY FAIR THEME WINNER
STUDENT OF THE WEEK JONATHAN BASLER
ABOVE - Timothy Johnston of Macon has been chosen as the 2012 Theme winner for the Macon County Fair. Artwork submissions are accepted each year for the contest. RIGHT - Johnston’s winning drawing features animals in a wagon with a horse driving a tractor to the fair.
JONATHAN BASLER Parents: Steve Basler and Kerri Miller Favorite Subject: Business Extra Curricular Activities: Varsity Baseball, National Honor Society, Student Council Future Plans: To attend MACC and then transfer to MU to major in Radiology.
Timothy Johnston, 11 year old son of Mark and Frankie Johnston of Macon, is the 2012 Theme contest winner for the Macon County Fair that will be held July 8th through the 15th. Every year 4-H members have the chance to turn in a picture they have drawn to be entered in the contest. The winner will have his or her picture on the Fair Tshirts that is given to the kids
and the theme of the winning picture will be the theme of the fair. “This year the fair committee had the most entries making it the biggest turn out they have ever had.” Said Frankie, Timmy’s mother Timmy has been a member of the Atlanta Home Pioneer 4-H group since he was 5 years old. He is active in 4-H shooting sports, showing horses, ducks, tur-
key, chickens, gardening and sports fishing. Timmy is one that has never been into staying inside and playing video games, he prefers to be outside with his animals or hunting. Timmy received an art kit for his birthday one year and has really enjoyed drawing. One of his drawings was printed in the 2010 phone book. For an eleven year old,
Timmy has vast knowledge of outdoor sports. He shoots bows, guns and has even mastered the art of tanning hides. His favorite things are shooting his 22, trapping, baseball and taking care of his animals. When attending the Macon County Fair, you will be able to see Timmy’s exhibit featuring the hides he has tanned as well as many wearing the t-shirts with his winning design and theme “Lets Go To The Show”.
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This week’s photo is from 1971. Do you know who these three ladies are? So many guesses for last weeks Stump your friends, but the first to get it correct was Cathy Ricker. The three in the photo were Freddie Ricker Jr., his daughter Jennifer and Todd Lineberry. Send your guesses to kathy@maconhomepress.com. Winner receives bragging rights and your name in next week’s Macon Home Press! If you have an old photo that you think would stump your friends, sent it to us!
Callao Chatter by Jayne Roberts
Parent-Teacher Conferences were held the evening of February 16th. Mid-term progress reports were handed out to parents and student’s progress towards mastery of their grade-level skills were discussed. We wish to thank those parents that were able to meet with the teachers. We are aware everyone has full calendars and your efforts to attend conferences are appreciated. Please keep in mind that the third quarter ends on March 9th. Grade cards will be sent home on Thursday, March 15th. Spring pictures are scheduled for Friday, March 23rd beginning at 8:15 am. The spring picture procedure works differently than the fall pictures. Every child will have their picture taken. The company will produce packets for the students. Those packets will be sent home for the parent/ guardian to review. If you choose to purchase any or all of the pictures, you will need to return the money and any pictures not purchased. If you choose not to purchase any pictures, you will need to return the entire picture packet back to school. A reminder of this process will be sent
home with the picture packets. There will be a calendar hearing prior to the next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting. The calendar hearing is the process to allow discussion of the proposed calendar for the 2012-2013 school year. The calendar proposal will include start and end dates, inservice dates, early out dates and holidays where there is no school. Our calendar proposal will closely mirror our designated receiving school’s calendar [Macon R-I]. The calendar hearing will begin at 6:45 pm. Upcoming dates: March 9th – end of third quarter March 12th – Calendar hearing [6:45 pm] and regular monthly Board meeting March 16th -19th Spring break [no school] March 22nd – Red Cross Blood Drive [2-6 pm] March 23rd – Spring pictures [8:15 am] The Macon County Cowboy Church met Thursday evening, Feb 16th at the 36 & 3 One Stop in Callao. Opening prayer was given by
John Farrington. Jenny Wright led the group in singing. A special in song was brought by Gail Broussard. Richard Custre from Callao brought the message and closed the meeting with prayer. The church will continue to meet on Thrusday evenings at 7 pm. Everyone is always welcome to attend.
Kaseyville Church Revival. There will be a revival at the Kaseyville Church on March 18th – 21st. Beginning at 7:00 pm. Don Walton will be speaker. Watch for further information.
Callao Legion selects two for Girls State Argone Legion Post 360 and Auxiliary met Feb. 9th while eating a pancake and sausage supper. The ladies brought other dishes as well. Lauretta Yutz gave the blessing over the meal. The Legion and Auxiliary went to separate meetings. President Linda Maddox led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the American Legion Constitution was also recited. Roll call was answered with 13 members present and three guests, Wilma Jobson and Doris Kitchen of Bucklin Legion Post 57 and Rita Thompson. The secretary’s report was given and approved. Janet Kelley gave the treasurer’s report in the absence of Anna Mary Burk. Our membership is 88% according to the district president. The Auxiliary will be sending Emily Timmerman and Charity Mitch to Warrensburg in June for Girls State. Post 360 will be hosting the district meeting April 1st at 2:00 pm. The menu was discussed. The next meeting will be March 8th with plans for the 2012 Memorial Day event.
Return from Arizona Don and Shirley Beale of Macon and Billy and Wanda Schmidt have returned home after the winter months in Tuscon, Arizona with Billy and Wanda’s niece. Barbara Gibel and Debbie are daughters of Billy’s sister, the late Wanda B Gibel of Tuscon. While there they visited old Tuscon Tombstone and Old Dillinger Days. They were lucky this year to come home to nice weather and not the weather they come home to last year.
Quote for the Day “Anger is one letter short of Danger”.
Visit Sisters in Loch Haven Connie and Violet Watson visited her sister, Opal Witt at the Loch Haven Nursing Home on Sunday afternoon. Opal is recuperating from a car accident near Lingo recently.
If you have anything you would like to see in the Callao Chatter, contact Jayne Roberts of Callao.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: “36 & 3 One Stop� If you’re heading west on 36, you will want to take the Callao exit and eat at 36 & 3 One Stop. One Stop says it all, great food, 24 hour fuel, convenience store, tanning and even parking for semi trucks and farm equipment. Kevin and Kerri Wyatt purchased the Callao Sale Barn about a year ago and remolded it featuring old signs, photos and odds and ends from Callao’s past. The restaurant is open from 6am to 2pm Monday – Saturday serving breakfast all day. Sunday’s they are open 8am to 2pm serving a breakfast and lunch buffet. The Convenience Store is open Monday-Saturday 6am to 6pm and Sundays 8am to 2pm. Kevin and Kerri have lived in the area raising their 5 children, Katrina, Karcie, Keegan, Khloe and Klaire. Kevin has spent most of his life farming while Kerri had a full time job at home with the kids. When Kevin was asked what made them decide to purchase the old sale barn, his reply was one not expected. Kevin said his oldest daughter went through college earning her degree in agriculture and worked as a waitress. Once she graduated she had the idea of opening a restaurant. Kevin had always wanted to own his own business so when the opportunity came, they took it. With help for all the family including Katrina’s husband Andrew they have had a very successful business and will be celebrating their one year anniversary soon. Business address: 319 South Chestnut St. Callao, MO (660)768-5540. Order for carry out, book for clubs and groups. Kevin and Kerri will do their best to accommodate your needs.
ABOVE - 36th & 3 One Stop is located in Callao, with a restaurant, 24 hour fuel and more. BELOW - The convenience store inside has everything you’d need in a quick stop. LEFT - Owners Kevin and Kerri Wyatt purchased the old Callao Sale Barn about a year ago and converted it into this thriving business.
Macon-Atlanta State Bank is Committed to Agriculture
Continental Congress Meeting The regular meeting of Continental Congress met in the home of Susie Johnson, Marceline, Mo. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 with ten members present. Following the opening ritual lead by Regent Gloria Gooch, Carole Kinnison gave the devotion. Chris Ankeney read the President Generals message and also gave the National Defense Report. Linda Haley gave the report on Women’s Issues about flu remedies. Janean Faux reported on the DAR schools and also reported on the JAC’S. The Constitution minute was given by Thelma Sartain. For the Veterans’ report Susie Johnson read an article from a 1946 Marceline newspaper. A card was read from an associate member in California and one from a military serviceman in Afghanistan. Patterns and material were given out to some members to make bibs for the Veterans Home. The Master Questionnaire was gone over and finalized. The program for the evening was by Chris Ankeney on the
preservation of older homes. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm at which time refreshments were served by Sue Fosse and Susie Johnson. The next meeting will be held on March 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the home of Joyce Sheerman. Continental Congress Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution gave participation certificates to students at Bucklin R-2 School for writing on the National theme, “War of 1812.� Mrs. Melanie Herriman, 6th grade teacher assisted her students in the task. The following 6th graders were recognized. Lauren Leamons, Damara Riley, Ni Kayla Gibson, Darcy Yaeger, Emily Jamison, Megan Thomas and Kellen Robertson. Amelia Liebhart, Grade 5 also was given a certificate. The Chapter thanks each student who entered the 2011-12 American History DAR Essay contest.
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Spring Cleaning BY KATHY LIEBHART EDITOR kathy@maconhomepress.com
Here we are and another week has past. Seems like the days are flying by and I am getting nothing accomplished. The weather has been making me think I need to start my spring cleaning and getting my closets cleaned out and organized. I have to do this every spring, at least until I can talk my husband in to buying me a new washer and dryer. I just know they are shrinking my clothes! I’m thinking a set of the red front loaders on the drawer base would be nice. And just to let everyone know, the eating “only salads” every night, lasted about a week and a half. My husband lost 4lbs, I lost a big fat zero. I decided to take matters into my own hands and felt I needed to save my husband from being whipped for making it look so easy which in turn would save our marriage so I made the sacrifice and didn’t buy lettuce for the next week. I hope he knows how lucky he is to have me. The guys have been on it this year, they have already got the garage cleaned out and reorganized. They even built a loft across the end for extra storage. It’s funny how you never have enough room no matter how big of a space you have. When we moved out here, we built a 30 X 40 garage. The place we lived at before had a 24 X 24 garage so a 30 X 40 was going to be great! I could even have a corner for all the important things I needed to put
LIEBHART away. Of course in my mind as we were building I was even going to have walls around my corner and shelving up and down. It was going to be perfect for all the Christmas decorations, my old doll collection, my coca cola items and all the things I didn’t have room for in the house. Well, what I ended up with was a corner big enough for a tote and able to stake them 10’ high. No walls, no shelving, nothing even close. And to top it off, I get to worry about “my stuff” every time the guys decide to clean out the garage because I know it could very easily get tossed out and destroyed if I don’t watch. I did however purchase a 10 X 20 building FOR MYSELF, and have been moving all my craft items, scrapbooking and stamping supplies etc… into it. It is going to be nice to have a place to go and do my scrapbooks without having to drag everything out on the dinning room table. Now all I need to do is find the time to get out there. I am so looking forward to Spring and am thankful for everyday God gives me.
FAITH
From the Desk of the Worship Center Third Beatitude - Meekness This week we will study the third beatitude found in Mt.5:5. Please look at the seven descriptions of meekness: Patient Mild [not harsh] Does not harbor resentment [anger turned inside] Submissive [yielding to the authority of others] Not inclined to anger Gentle [careful not injury others] Kind [rather forgive an injury than get even] We quietly submit ourselves to God and are gentle towards all men. The meek must not be mistaken for the weak. Patience is learned; it is not a gift. Romans 5:3 tells us that tribulations and trials create patience. Every difficulty is a new opportunity to learn patience. Mild is not harsh. Proverbs tells us a soft answer turns away wrath. A mild man is not harsh, but is tolerant of others. When we are not inclined to anger we find it hard to become angry. We do not give resentment
time to form. Resentment is simply anger turned back on us. Submissiveness is a hard one for most of us. Handing the controls over to some one requires a lot of humility. Gentleness is being assertive without hurting feelings; it’s asking without demanding. If the bully knew how to be gentle he wouldn’t bully. Kindness is tenderhearted and forgiving. Read Ephesians 4:32. The reward for meekness is inheriting the earth [the new heaven and the new earth]. Matthew 6:23 Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? King David said, “I have never seen God’s children forsaken or begging for bread.” This is God’s promise to the meek. Pastor Ron Thomason
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Jesse Ashenfelter Art Student Of The Week
The Bevier Art Student of the Week is Jesse Ashenfelter. Jesse, a junior, is the son of Darrell and Michelle Ashenfelter. The title of Jesse’s project is, “#55”. He created his work with pencil and color pencil.
JESSE ASHENFELTER
TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate you on all the hard work you have put into making this paper so completely amazing! It is wonderful to have a local paper to cover our small community, and you do an amazing job of it. I am continually surprised at the inventive ways you manage to cover our area and show just how wonderful life here is. I have been accused of expecting my news to be on Prozac, but quite frankly I moved back to this area for a reason....I like the Norman Rockwell small town life. This area offers that and so much more! Never will you find a better group of people to support and be supported by, and I want to read about their achievements and celebrate their wins. I believe there has
been a shift in what people expect from their local papers and you manged to sense that and print exactly what we all want to see, our friends, neighbors and families! With the speed of the internet and other media outlets, most local papers print outdated articles, from outside sources, with stories based in other states. Articles, we have all seen on three different websites days before the other local papers print them. You have managed to keep the news local, upbeat and inspiring. I can’t wait to receive my copy of The Macon County Home Press South Edition each week and devour the fun facts I find out about the people from my community! Thank you for making the South Edition possible! Sincerely, Kelly Wilson Subscriber
EVENTS
Local March Birthdays and One Leap Year Birthday February 29 Bobby Richardson
March 9th Mark Evans, Trayla Lowe
March 2nd Jim Johnston
March 10th Janis Brown
March 3rd Clayton Harpster Kathy Nute March 4th Roger Johnston Amy Roberts March 6th Beth Faught March 7th Priscilla Williams March 8th Jim Coin
March 12th Vince Fraley March 20th Holden Lowe March 23rd Hanna Moots Ceciley Spurgeon March 25th Robert Tubbs March 29th Kennedy Harpster March 31st Spencer Hendricks
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
TATER TOT CASSEROLE
1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey, browned, seasoned and drained 3 lb frozen tater tots 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 1/2 cup milk 8-12 oz cheddar cheese, sheredded Directions Spread meat into a 13x9 greased casserole dish. Cover with tater tots. Combine the soups & milk. Pour evenly over the tater tots. Bake for 45 minutes at 350’. Add the cheese & bake for 10-15 more minutes. Submitted by Jayne Roberts, Callao OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST
8 Eggs 2 c milk 8 Slices Bread, cubed 1/2 lb Grated Cheese 3/4 lb Ham, cubed 2 t Dry Mustard 1/4 t pepper Directions Place bread cubes, ham and cheese in a well greased 8 X 13 pan- saving some cheese for top. Beat eggs, add milk and seasonings, pour over above mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Bake covered at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove cover the last 10 minutes to brown. Can use bacon or sausage (browned) and well drained. Serves 8 - 10
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LOCAL NEWS Bucklin Bits
Happy 93rd Birthday Jessie Sappington Jessie Sappington celebrated a belated birthday party with her family Sunday afternoon at the American Legion Hall. We began by collecting ourselves into individual family units. Howard gave the blessing and we all enjoyed a buffet table filled with a variety of soups, sandwiches and other finger food. Naturally, there was a dessert table that became quite an attention grabber. After lunch we all joined in singing Happy Birthday. Mother had requested that instead of gifts we could all bring her homemade birthday cards. These works of art would include some of the sweetest hand prints, pop-ups, pictures and personal artwork you could imagine. They were a lot of work, and I think she was pleased, but also hope she doesn’t ask for them again next year! If we could have all been in attendance there would have been 65 of us. As it was, we did manage to bring in 41 (all 5 children with four spouses, 9 grandchildren with four spouses, 13 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren). There was one son-in-law that says he blew the train whistle as he went through Bucklin, but did not try it 93 times because he figured he’d be in Ethel by then! Family celebrating with the honored lady, Jessie, were :Howard and Sandra Sappington of Chillicothe. Belita and Garry Amen of New Boston. Carter and Desiree Sappington with Kristi and Taylor of Brookfield. Kenneth and Mary Jo Sappington of Bucklin. Joy Main of Fort Madison, Ia. Lisa and Scott Rule with Libby and Emma of Chillicothe. Robert and Anita Amen with Cody and Cooper of Queen City. Becky Amen of Troy, Ill. Eric and Heather Sappington with Ethan, Evan and Faith of Marshall. Scott and Mandy Sappington with Ridge and Emmett Cole of Grain Valley. Amber Wood with Regan and Garret of New Boston. Betsy Hayes of Denmark, Ia. Caressa Amen with Jae, Maia, and Cain Burnell, Celeste Amen with Trey and Amauree Lewis, and Autumn Moore all of Macon. Thanks Joy (Sappington) Main for this article
Bucklin Community Association meets The BCA met Monday evening, February 20, 2012 in the Community Building with all officers and 10 members present. President Doug Anders called the meeting to order at 7:00 p m. Secretary Stacey Anders read the minutes of the previous meeting and Treasurer David Jenkins gave his report. Both were accepted as read. During the business meeting Bob Davis gave report as chair of the nominating committee. He presented the following slate of officers for consideration. Thelma Jones, President; Betty Shoemaker, Vice President; Stacey Anders, Secretary and David Jenkins, Treasurer; Lori Davis Fund raising chairperson, Bob Davis, Entertainment chairperson. This slate will be up for discussion and vote at the March 19th meeting. Plans for the entertainment were discussed and
by Doris Noah
will be voted on at the next meeting. Several groups are being considered and the list will be narrowed down by the March meeting. Lori Davis reported all is in order for the Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner on the 26th of February. Serving will begin at 11:30 at the Community Building in the park. The annual Irish Stew will be March 10, 2012. All the menu was finalized as well as the entertainment for the evening. Supper will be served at 6:00 p m. This supper will be in the Legion Hall. David Jenkins will have order forms for the Birthday/Anniversary calendar by the evening of the Irish Stew. Prices are the same as last year; .50 cents for birthdays or anniversaries and $5.00 for the calendar. Meeting adjourned at 8:15. Sleep Over At Aunt Sarah’s When Sarah Greer’s niece, Dana Sue Goings, started planning a ‘sleep over at Aunt Sarah’s’ who knew it would grow to include 15 women? Coming from as far away as Cheyenne, Wyoming and as near as rural Bucklin they started arriving Saturday morning to spend the night with ‘Aunt Sarah’. Every one brought food, nail polish, movies, snacks and games (even a dog or two) as well as overnight bags with pajamas and slippers. The evening was spent giving pedicures, watching movies, playing games with a lot of visiting, eating and laughter. The family gathered at Sarah Greer’s home included: Mertie Fay Molloy, from Bucklin, Mary Ann Molloy and Glenda Sue Wood from New Cambria; Amy Jo and Claire Thompson from St. Louis; Robin Jones, Sheila, Alexis and Kayla Jones from Ethel; Kelsey Atkinson, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Tara Shoemaker, Springfield, Mo.; Sherrill Rowland, Sedalia; Dana Sue Goings and Sydney from Columbia. It took over a month to plan but all agreed it was well worth it. Unforgettable. On the Mend Opal Witt is recovering from the injuries she sustained when her Ford Escape was totaled.She is at Loch Haven Care Center 701 Sunset Hills, Macon, Mo. 63552, Room 300 and will appreciate cards or visits as she heals Conservation Agent Adam Arnold had knee surgery last week. He is the son of Phillip and Karen Arnold. Mark your March calendar March 3: A luncheon/ bridal shower at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in honor of Paige Casady is being planned. Time is 1:00 p m. March 5: Russell and Bessie Liebhart will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Congratulations are certainly in order. Their address is 19162 Highway 129, Bucklin Mo. 64631 March 5: Donna Brown will be celebrating her 90th birthday. Mrs. Brown lived in the Pleasant Grove area for many years until failing health prompted a move to her daughter’s home.
She will certainly like to hear from her friends on this special birthday. The address is; 29621 Bear Creek Lane, LaPlata, Mo. 63549. March 5: Cast practice at the Methodist Church at 7:00 for the Irish Stew program. Contact Lori Davis if you have any questions or want to be a part of the Show. March 6: Willard and Ruth Balfour will be celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary! (Did you ever know a couple married this long?) A family celebration is planned. Their son, Clark Balfour, has requested a card shower for them in honor of this special occasion. The address is 403 Grandview, Carrrington Place Apartment 17, Toledo, Iowa 52342. March 10: The Annual Irish Stew at the Legion Hall. The meal is at 6:00 p m with a tremendous program to follow. You are asked to bring your own table service and a covered dish. This supper is provided by the BCA. No charge expected or accepted. March 14: City Council meets at City Hall. Time is 5:00 p m. March 14: Bucklin Civic Club meets at 7:00 p m in the home of Thelma Jones with Cherry Miller co-hostess. Club president Debbie Reid may be contacted if you want more information. March 17: American Legion Post #57 community breakfast is served. The men cook a good meal with serving from about 8:00 a m until the gravy is gone. All are invited. March 18: Regular meeting of the American Legion Post # 57 at 6:00 p m. Happy Birthday Arletta Anders A call from Kirby Anders in Eudora, Kansas was appreciated. He told of a special celebration being planned for his wife Arletta (Whisenand) Anders as she observes her 70th birthday on February 25. Family gathering in St. Joseph, Mo. for her birthday celebration will be their children, Dale and Angela, Gerald and Donna (Whisenand) Payne, Carolyn (Whisenand) Wald, their four grandsons and one granddaughter as well as a foreign exchange student spending the school year in the home of Dale Anders. While in St. Joseph the Anders plan to visit Arletta’s first grade teacher, Winona (Stanfield) Green. Mrs. Green taught at rural school, Osage, when Arletta started school. .Arletta is a former Bucklin resident and graduate of Bucklin R2 School. Her parents are the late Lloyd and Ruth Whisenand. Kirby and Arletta Anders live at 706 E 2200 Rd in Eudora, Kansas 66025. Odds ‘N Ends Last week it was noted in the Bits From Bucklin a fat robin sat on the clothes line out back then took off for the south. Well, he must have gathered up his entire family and come back to Linn County. Harvey Riley said he had too many robins to count in their yard last week. Harvey and Bev get to watch a pair of eagles, a covey of quail and a variety of small winter birds daily. Now all these robins have come. (It is hard not be just a little envious.)
Will you try to send a card to those mentioned in the Bits From Bucklin this week? Mail means a lot. Even though postage is going up and up it is worth it. Do you have an item to share? If you do please call 660 695 3600, email dnoah112@gmail.com or just stop by our house with your news anytime. Every item is welcome and just what it takes to make the news newsy. Enjoy the day, Doris Noah
Master Gardener Training To Be Offered In Macon University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener training classes will be offered March 22-May 31, 2012, at the Macon County Extension Center. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m and will include a wide variety of gardening topics including vegetables, fruit, trees & shrubs, herbs, lawn care, flowers and landscaping, diseases, insects and soils & fertilizer. To be a Master Gardener, you must attend 30 hours of classroom training AND provide 30 hours of volunteer service your first year after training. The training is open to all interested persons. For more information contact Jennifer Schutter at 660-665-9866 or download a registration form at http://extension.missouri. edu/macon.
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LOCAL SPORTS
Callao Future Hoops All-Stars Shine
Callao’s 5th & 6th Grade Basketball - Coaches Kara Cook & Tim Dawson. LEFT - 1st row: Zoey Deuser, April Shaw, Makayla Shaw; 2nd row: coach Tim Dawson, Blake Teter, Kobie Hochstetler, Caleb Rhoads, Preston Dawson, Chris McCutchen, Dylan Ford. RIGHT - 1st row: Derick Wriedt, Kade Shaver, Frank Dryer, Evan Thurnau; 2nd row: Coach Kara Cook, Jacob Wriedt, Matthew Cline, Austin Engle, Tyler Rhoads, Shane Levett. A BIG “THANK YOU” goes out to the following for their donations for the new uniforms: PLS Builders, LLC., Shaver Roofing, Ellis Refrigeration & Electric, Macon-Atlanta State Bank.
Bevier Wildcats win in last home stand of the season Tuesday night, Feb. 21st was the last home game for Bevier Wildcats. Madison traveled to play Bevier but was sent back home defeated. The Lady Cats pulled off another win with an ending score of 66 to 44. Cheyenne Shelmadine had a “Double Double”, which is double digit numbers in 2 of the 4 category’s on game stats. The Wild Cats had another close game, but come out on top with the final score of 68 to 67. Jesse Ashenfelter also showed a “Double Double” on his game stats.
Following are the stats for both Boys and Girls. Boys McKenzi Pipes : 19 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals Jean Fiquet: 2 points, 4 rebounds 1 assist Jesse Ashenfelter: 16 points, 12 rebounds – Double Double Aaron Peter: 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist Bret Peukert: 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assist, 2 steals Seth Shurvington: 4 rebounds, 1 assist Andrew Peter: 8 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist Record to date: 7 W – 14 L
Girls Dominica Prokup: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assist, 6 steals Valle Wilson 27 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assist, 3 steals Cheyenne Shelmadine: 11 points, 16 rebonds, 2 assist Alex Fesler: 2 points, 4 rebounds Tayler Hedworth: 6 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal Beth Ashenfelter: 8 points, 1 assist, 4 steals Record to date: 16 W – 6 L
Post 57 February 2012 Auxiliary Meeting Recap
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Prior to the February meeting, the Auxiliary and Legion members enjoyed a carry in dinner provided by the Auxiliary members. After the dinner the Legion members gave a program called, The Four Chaplains.” President Jobson called the Auxiliary meeting to order. The opening prayer was given by Chaplain Laurel Curry. Joy Kosmon led the Pledge of Allegiance. Wilma Jobson led the Preamble. There were 19 members in attendance. President Jobson gave a special welcome to guest, Jamie Miller. Carolyn Payne read the minutes of the January meeting. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Doris Kitchen and seconded by Linda Balfour. Minutes were approved. Treasurer’s report was given by Debbie Reid. President Jobson asked for committee reports. Membership Chairperson Debbie Reid reported that 5 additional members had paid their membership dues. Americanism Chairperson, Carole Kennison said that the forms for the Americanism Essay contest are at the school and are due back to the Auxiliary by March 15th. Grades 3 through 8 plus high school students are eligible to participate. Linda Balfour, Poppy Chairperson will contact the art teacher in New Cambria to see if they would be interested in participating in the Poppy poster contest. The Bucklin art teacher was unable to fit this into the time schedule. The winning poster will be featured on the tee shirts for the 5K run. Members discussed having Linda contact some of the other teachers in the Bucklin school to see if they could find the time in their class schedule. Linda stated that the poppies have been ordered. Community Chairperson Cherry Miller informed the group that the Bucklin Community Association will be having a fried chicken dinner on February 26th at the Community building. The purpose of this dinner is to raise funds for the home-
coming. Girl’s State Chair Lori Hanson informed the group of two candidates for Girl’s State. They are Cindy Hendricks and Amanda Liebhart. A nomination was made by Debbie Reid and seconded by Doris Kitchen to send both girls to Girl’s State. Motion passed. Legislation Chairperson Laurel Curry let the members know of several bills that are being discussed in the house that affects Veterans. Members should make themselves aware of these bills and contact their representative. Public Relations: Cherry Miller, Chairperson passed around photos of Spa Day. She reported that photos had been sent to the newspaper. Old Business: Pop Tabs still being collected for Ronald McDonald House. Apron update: Laurel Curry told members that the cost for aprons to be used in the kitchen would be approximately $16.00 each. A vote was tabled until the next meeting. Laurel Curry reported that the SpaDay event was successful. Laurel read an article that was posted in the Linn County Leader. Linda Balfour was the door prize winner during the event. Wilma thanked members for sending desserts and salads for the luncheon in honor of the National Vice Commander. New business: Wilma asked that members save best choice labels for the auxiliary. A question was raised if the members would be interested in compiling a cookbook for a fundraiser. Item was tabled until the March meeting. A date has been set for the Auxiliary’s annual membership tea. It is to be held on March 24th at 1:00 pm. All members are invited to attend. The hostesses for the March meeting will be Cherry Miller, Linda Balfour, Patty Gilmore and Harriet Meyer. The winner of the 50/50 drawing was Laurel Curry. After a closing prayer by Chaplain Curry, President Jobson adjourned the meeting.
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Four Chaplains Ceremony
The American Legion Green Hills Post 57 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 57 conducted the Four Chaplains Ceremony, on February 19, 2012 at the Bucklin Legion Hall. The ceremony is conducted by Legion Posts to honor four United States Army Chaplains, who on February 3, 1944 were on board the U.S Army Transport ship Dorchester when torpedoed by a German submarine and sank. The four chaplains helped other soldier’s board lifeboats and gave up their own life jackets when the supply ran out. The chaplains joined arms, said prayers, and sang hymns as they went down with the ship. PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: Charles Snyder, Rick Gilmore, Wayne Swank, Robert Jobson, Frank Williams, Larry Kinnison, Ralph Thomas, Leighton Reid, and Charles Huelett.
Country Living Life in the Country The Robins are telling us spring is on its way. The chickens have noticed the warmer weather too. My son Gabe has about 65 chickens or so, they have laid eggs all winter even during the cold spells. Production did slow down drastically but he was able to supply eggs to his customers. Now business, in the way of egg production, for the nearly 11 year old is booming. He has been raising chickens since the 2nd grade. One day while walking through Orschlen Farm and Home, Gabe saw the cutest, most irresistible, tiny chicks. Of course, he asked if he could have a couple and that’s how he got started. I thought it would be a good hobby for him and would also build a sense of responsibility. Little did I know the entire family would also get this “sense of responsibility�. Like every good operation, we had to have a leader, someone that had the knowledge we didn’t, someone who knew chickens and had the equipment that chickens need. For those of you who may not know Gabe comes from a long line of chicken farmers. They raised chickens and sold eggs for years, of course this had been many years ago, but his grandpa keeps everything. Gabe and Grandpa didn’t have to look too hard to come up with everything needed to start a chicken coop. Gabe started
out raising chicks, then add to the group with a few bought at Rutledge, MO. A few years later those chickens were no longer in solid production so he sold them with the help of his Aunt and Trading Post. Soon it was time to start all over again. His birthday is in the spring and he asked for chicks and feed, since he is so hard to buy for, mom and dad jumped on that and a total of 76 chicks arrived. After that everyone has helped out with the chicken business. Gabe’s siblings Garet and Memphis, lend a helping hand to their brother when he asks or if they see he needs it. His grandma and grandpa help out if the weather gets bad or if Gabe can’t do the chores in daylight hours. Mom and Dad drive the egg route. Yes, I said, “egg route�. Gabe has an egg route and regular customers that he delivers to in Bevier. He also delivers to some local businesses. If you would like to become a regular customer and get on the egg route give Gabe a call at 660-773-6886. It may sound strange to some, that a family would come together over, well chickens, but it is much more than that. It truly is the little things I appreciate most. That’s Life in the Country.
“One day while walking through Orschlen Farm and Home, Gabe saw the cutest, most irresistible, tiny chicks. Of course, he asked if he could have a couple and that’s how he got started.�
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COMMUNITY NEWS Waterfowl Season began for Light Geese on Feb. 1st and will go through April 30th How do you cook you goose? Here are two great recipes to try this year! Oven Baked Goose ¼ C. Finely Chopped Onion 2 T. Butter or Margarine (Melted)
1 10oz. Can Cream of Mushroom Soup 4 oz. Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate (Thawed) 1 T. Soy Sauce 2 T. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice ½ C. Red Wine 1 Goose Cut up
Salt and Pepper Saute onion in butter and add to soup, orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice and wine. Mix together well. Pat goose dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place bird in roasting pan and pour soup mixture over all. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 3 ½ hours. Serve pan juices over bird. Mushroom Stuffed Goose 1 Stick Butter or Margarine 2 Onions Chopped 4 Slices Bacon Chopped 1 lb. Fresh Sliced Mushrooms 1 Goose 1 C. Burgundy Wine Salt and Pepper
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Melt half of the butter in a skillet. Add onions and cook for about 3 min. Add bacon and cook for 3 min. more, add mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 additional min. Stuff goose with mushroom mixture. Place goose in roasting pan, poor wine over and dot with remaining half of butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for about 2 ½ to 3 hours, baste occasionally. Remove lid during last 15 minutes to allow bird to brown. Carve and serve with mushroom stuffing.
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Resident Ben Barrows was an honored guest at a Lions Club Banquet and was recognized for his 64 year membership. The Banquet was held on February 11 at the Country Club. Ben was accompanied by his son James and daughter-in-law Sara. He received a standing ovation. Our Special Care Neighborhood had a “special” visitor. Coleman Wright, a sophomore at Westran High School, job shadowed in Special Brook. Coleman assisted with activities. He is the nephew of the Activity Director Blanche Neeson. Frank and Mary Eaton celebrated their 65th anniversary. Mary is a resident at Loch Haven. Cake and punch was served in Sunset Village. Our employee spotlight for the month of February is on Jeanie Nail. Jeanie is part of the Housekeeping Department and works primarily in the Special Brook Neighborhood. She has worked at Loch Haven for almost three years. Mary Beth Truitt, Loch Haven Marketing Director, filmed A Senior Moment at the Macon Public Library. This month’s segment is “Book Worms Forever”. Featured guest was Elaine Nuhn, Library Director and Linda Neer and Mary Fink talking about the Walking Books Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The program runs each Wednesday on CVTV. Residents in the Loch Haven Apartments have started a Chit Chat Club. They are looking for “Call Pals” to visit with several times a week. Shirley Herndon retired from the Loch Haven Apartments. She was given a retirement party attended by residents and staff. She has worked in the Apartments since 2007.
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