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MOCK TRIAL - MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY VS CHARLIE BURKHARDT

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The Macon County

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

USPS-299800 Vol.136, No. 52 Bevier, MO, 63532 • 12 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 Cents

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Macon ...................$3.29 Bevier ....................$3.29 Clarence ................$3.29 Marceline ..............$3.25 Moberly .................$3.18 Kirksville...............$3.25 Columbia ...............$3.15 CLARENCE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO GRASS FIRE Clarence Rural Fire Department responded to a call at 5:24pm on June 26th for a grass fire located on Odessa Avenue, North of Anabel. They responded with 3 trucks and 6 fireman, Macon provided mutual aid. There was no property damage or injuries reported. Clarence Rural Fire Chief, Eric Greenwood, is requesting no open burning until there is a rain fall. Chief Greenwood states that “until we get some moisture it is a dangerous situation”.

Pictured above is Cecil Armet presenting a $250 donation to Jamie Elrod from the Agape Café on behalf of the Macon Elks Lodge Bingo. The presentation was on Thursday June 21st at the Macon Elks Lodge. The Macon Elks Lodge has Bingo night every Thursday at the lodge. The money from Bingo has allowed the organization to donate funds to several local clubs and organizations including the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Macon Diversified Industries.

THE REAL UNCLE SAM

OPEN BURN BAN The City of Macon, Macon Fire Department, has issued an open burning ban within the city of Macon, beginning Wednesday, June 27th, and will remain in effect until further notice. This ban includes yard waste fires and open cooking and/or recreation fires such as outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, bon fires, burn barrels, and others. Consumer fireworks use is included with this ban. The ban does not bar residents from using grills for cooking and businesses that use fully enclosed burning appliances as part of their operation and the appliance does not emit sparks from the device. The fireworks display at the Macon County Fairgrounds will take place as planned and is not part of the burn ban.

By Denny Banister Samuel Wilson was born in Massachusetts on September 13, 1766. The son of a Minuteman, Samuel served as a messenger and service boy for the army of the colonies. He tended livestock and performed other routine farm chores typical for boys his age in

the effort to help feed the soldiers. After the Revolutionary War and as a grown man, Samuel put his livestock experience to work by going into the meatpacking business. It wasn’t long before he found himself involved in another effort to help feed soldiers of the American army. In 1812, the British once more attacked the “colonies.” No longer under British rule, the colonies were now called the United States of America. Great Britain was trying to make the United States colonies once again. Samuel Wilson’s meatpacking business was invaluable to the war effort, supplying beef to the Amer-

ican army. Barrels of beef were shipped to the front lines to feed the soldiers, each barrel marked with the letters “U.S.” The “U.S.” stamped on the barrels, of course, stood for “United States,” but not according to the soldiers on the receiving end of those barrels of meat. The soldiers said the “U.S.” stood for the nickname of the benefactor who supplied the beef. You see, Samuel Wilson was a very loved and respected man, and his generosity was known far beyond the community where he worked and lived. A friend to all, Samuel Wilson was fondly nicknamed “Uncle Sam.” The soldiers serving on the front lines in the War of 1812 knew about the kindness and generosity of Samuel Wilson, and they knew the barrels of beef were from Samuel Wilson’s meat-packing business. The soldiers said the “U.S.” on the barrels of meat stood for “Uncle Sam.” The nickname caught on,

and soon “U.S.” and “Uncle Sam” became synonymous among the soldiers. Newspaper cartoonists started drawing a tall, thick bearded man dressed in red, white and blue stars and stripes clothing to portray Uncle Sam, who in turn portrayed the United States government. It wasn’t long before everyone in America knew Uncle Sam represented the United States, but most never knew why. Samuel Wilson passed away, but Uncle Sam lived on. Congress ensured Samuel Wilson would not be forgotten to history. While his name and story may not appear in history books, Samuel Wilson’s name does appear in the Federal Register. In 1961, Congress passed a resolution officially recognizing Samuel Wilson as the real Uncle Sam. Samuel Wilson was a true American patriot. He helped America win and keep her independence. Happy “4th of July” Uncle Sam.

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LOCAL NEWS

Stump Your Macon County Historical Society vs Charlie Burkhardt Friends! (This mock trial is for entertainment purposes only)

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This week’s photo was taken in 1985. Take a close look, it’s not Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. If you live anywhere from Clarence to Bevier you should recognize at least one of these girls. Who are they?

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Charlie Burkhardt is pictured above with his “prisoner number” in anticipation of his “trial”.

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Last week’s photo was Mickey Briscoe, J.P. Dunn, Danita Spurgeon(Evans) and Melanie Miller. Congratulations to Mrs. John Dunn of Macon for having the correct guess.

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The Home Press has been requested to attend and report first hand to the public the trial of Macon County Historical Society vs Charlie Burkhardt. July 5, 2012 will be the first jury trial held in the Macon County Historical Society court room. Original Historical Society Court documents state Burkhardt refused to pay his 2011 membership dues in a timely manner on or about January 1, 2011. Count II states Burkhardt has potentially caused

financial distress to the MCHS and acted with reckless disregard by complaining in public. The Home Press received a statement from Kirk Zwink, attorney representing Burkhardt, stating “Mr. Burkhardt adamantly proclaims his innocence and looks forward to his day in court”. For more information contact the Macon County Historical Society at 660395-0266

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: “Tiger Country Realty”

Sonja Legan received her real estate license 12 plus years ago and loves the challenges of her career. In October of 2005 she opened her own office, Tiger Country Realty. Starting out, the business was at her home and in March of 2007 Sonja moved into their office at the current location just North of Macon. The company has expanded and currently holds 14 licensees, 3 office staff members and an interior designer that is readily at hand. Tiger Auction Service has been recently added to the company with 2 auctioneers. Sonja is now ready to take the next step in her career and is building a new office behind Tiger Car Wash and will still be “At The Top Of Macon”. When asked “What is your favorite part of your job?” Sonja simply said “It’s helping people and it’s a great feeling when everyone leaves a closing happy”. “It’s also being able to meet people from out of town and bringing them in to show them the great community”. The new office should be complete and the moving process is scheduled to begin by the second week in August. This office will help agents have the area they need to better serve their customers. Tiger Country Realty focuses on having agents readily available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tiger Country Realty (660)3857297(PAWS) or online www.tigercountryrealty.com

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COMMENTARY COMMENT

From the Editors Desk

CALLAO-NEW CAMBRIA LEGION POST COUPLE RIDES AGAIN

BY KATHY LIEBHART EDITOR kathy@maconhomepress.com

Life’s Lessons you want to forget! I have learned so much this week. Do you know how to remove a snake from the dash of a ranger? I came home from work the other day and my husband, son and a few others were standing in the yard with our Ranger being held straight up on its nose by the skid steer bucket and are spraying water all through it. Of course I just thought they were washing it and maybe needing the water to drain out quickly, but when I saw all the excitement I had to ask what was going on. Little did I know it was the ingenious way to remove a snake from inside the dash (NOT). I was informed they had been doing this for a couple hours and the snake wouldn’t come out. I told my husband that “I’m sure the snake doesn’t want to be in there, he just can’t come out because you won’t leave him alone. Maybe if you put the ranger down and leave it alone and he will crawl out”. They all were quick to tell me that was a horrible idea and I needed to just stay out of it so after another 15 minutes, I mentioned it again and told them ”I bet the snake will be out within 30 minutes if they would just listen to me”. Finally, they set the ranger down and walked away. Lo and behold, just a few minutes the snake came crawling out and

LIEBHART headed back to the woods. My husband hates to admit when I’m right, but I love it! It makes for some good stories and yes, I did get photos! The other ingenious use of the skid steer is to turn an ordinary 4X4 into a dump truck. Yes, I finally got my river rock, after 6 years of asking. The guys took the truck and pick up the rock, but when they got back home our shovels wouldn’t work. I guess the only way they could get the river rock off the truck was to use the skid steer and lift up the front of the truck until it dumped out the rock. Yes, I got photos of that too. It’s amazing the things you can learn just coming to our house. The sad part of it is, I am never surprised at what I come home to, everyday it’s different but I wouldn’t want it any other way. There’s never a dull moment and always something to laugh about. Of course sometimes it may take a day or two before I can laugh at some stunts they pull. Have a great week and be sure to stay out of the heat.

FAITH

From The Desk Of The Worship Center Will You Also Go Away John 6 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. Jesus was talking about the Soul of man being feed. He was not suggesting cannibalism. Jesus simply meant to believe on Christ and to have our new man nourished by the things of Christ nature. Health food stores, and diet plans are big sales. A lot of emphasis is directed toward the body looking good. If we can promise the body will act young, the wrinkles will go away, you have most of the people’s attention. Does anyone care if the Soul is overweight from the cares of this world? Understand the body is terminal. There’s a reason the body hurts, blood pressure rises, and we become short of breath. We are

wearing out right in front of our eyes. Have we ever considered that the Soul may be suffering from lack of nutrition? In the scripture above you can see the promise of eternal life applies to the Soul of man. In the book of Revelations we have an account of a church called the Church of Laodicea. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked. How long since you have gone off to yourself and taken care of your soul’s needs? There is so much unrest because the Soul is having hunger pains. Material stuff won’t satisfy the hunger and thirst of the Soul. Jesus promised rest, peace, nourishment, and eternal life. Why would you go any place else?

The American Legion Callao/New Cambria Argonne Memorial Post 360 Commander Robert Maddox and wife Linda Maddox-Post 360 Auxiliary President were part of the sixty plus motorcycle motorcade that traveled over one hundred miles through North Missouri, on June 23, 2012, participating in Ceirney’s Ride for Rett Syndrome. Rhett Syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder in girls that affects their speech, mobility, and digestive system. This year’s fourth annual event for Brookfield twelve year old Ceirney Wilson started at the Brookfield Eagles Aerie; with stops in New Boston, New Cambria, LaPlata, and Macon, raising over $5,000.00 for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, The event ended with a benefit auction at the Brookfield Eagles. PHOTO: Robert and Linda Maddox on Ceirney’s Ride’s first stop; Jim Bob’s New Boston establishment.

GOVERNMENT

Bucklin City Council Meets Bucklin City Council met June 13, 2012 at 5:00 p m at City Hall. Present were Don Noah, George Simmons, Dennis Cole, Barry Shipley, Larry Daniels, John Wright, Robert Walters, Glen Kitchen and Jim Webb. Mayor Don Noah called the meeting to order. Motion to approve May minutes made and carried. Motion to approve and pay bills made and carried. Jim Webb came before the council and asked if the city would consider opening the alley south of his building at 25 N. Livingston as he would like assess to the back of his building. Mayor Noah asked why he could not use the access through the Post Office parking lot? Webb advised he did not want to count on always having access through there. The council advised Webb there is an electric pole close to the alley and it would have to be moved. The council will check with MEC and get back with Mr. Webb. (On Friday June 17, 2012 Mr. Webb came to City Hall and told Mayor Noah he did not want the alley open and just to drop it.). Clerk Wright was asked to check the cost of street signs as the ones up now are getting hard to read. Clerk Wright advised the council he had quotes from Jack’s in Clarksburg, Mo at the cost of $10.50 for an 18” by 6”, $11.50 for an 20” by 6” or $13.00 for aa 24” by 6” sign. City Sign Design had one size; 18” by 6” for

$12. Jack’s quoted a price for the hardware for each post at $8.80. The council felt they should proceed with this project. They would like to get a firm quote for the signs, post and hardware by the July meeting. Glen Kitchen was asked by the council to attend the June meeting as he now has his water distribution license. The council asked if he is interested in being the Water Distribution Chief of the city at a rate of $400.00 a month until Robert Walters receives his water distribution license. Mr. Kitchen stated he would. Motion was made and carried to relieve Carrie Chiarottino of her duties as of June 30, 2012 and hire Glen Kitchen as of July 1, 2012. Clerk Wright advised the council the trash contract was up with Veolia in August and he had asked for bids from two trash haulers. These bids should be in by the July meeting. Clerk Wright was asked by council to update the firemen’s work comp. list and have them sign. The city had received three (3) bids for 750 ton of asphalt and paving. APEC bid $92.15 a ton, Frech bid $88.69 a ton and Bross bid $108.00 a ton. Purchasing the asphalt was tabled until the next meeting so it may be determined how much money the board wanted to spend and what streets to pave. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 6:37 p m.

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COMMUNITY NEWS by Doris Noah SURPRISE Our friends, Larry and Carole Kinnison, were surprised to read he was having chemotherapy in Columbia. So was I; for in spite of proofreading my news I got it wrong. I knew better and for some reason typed in the wrong word.. Larry is really having a series of radiation treatments in Columbia and will be finished with them late July. So folks that was entirely my mistake. Sorry about that Kinnisons. I really do regret when a mistake is made and there is no one to blame but me. P.S. Carole Kinnison reports Larry is doing well with his radiation treatments. He has reached the halfway mark Visitors in their home for the weekend were daughter, Trish Bracken, Spring, TX and son, Travis, Brigen and family from Osceola, NE. Grandchildren Gretta, Matthew, and Adelle enjoyed playing in the tree house Grandpa recently remodeled for them. MOUNT ZION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM Mt. Zion United Methodist Church northwest of New Cambria held a one-day Vacation Bible School on Saturday, June 23rd. The day was filled with Bible stories, music, skits, crafts, lunch, snacks, playtime and fellowship. The theme for the day was taken from Ephesians 6:11 â€œPut on the Whole Armor of Godâ€?. Participants learned how important it was to be ready to fight against Satan as they journeyed through life so they could win the battle against sin. Those participating in the event were: Beth Bruce, Scot Haun, Savanna Haun, Katlyn Simpson, Nate Simpson, Gary Lewis, Alex McNeil, Aiden McNeil, Ali Burns, Maddie Burns, Landon West, Linden Fields, Aubrey Fields, Gracee Carriker, Tanner Carriker, Andy Peterson, Silas Robbins, and Sherman Robbins. Family and friends gathered around 5:30 to watch the children put on a program that included pledges, prayers, songs, and a skit. The children were attired in the â€œArmor of Godâ€? that they had made during craft time. It was quite a sight to see and the children did an amazing job. An offering was taken both at the beginning of Bible School and at the program. Around $180 was collected which will be evenly divided between purchasing toys for Christmas to children in Nicaragua and Buddy Packs in Macon County. Each child attending received a copy of the New Testament to help them as they battle against sin. Following the program everyone went outside to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. A fun time was had by all. Those assisting with the dayâ€™s event included: June Standley, Elsie Sagaser, Diane Haun, Sara Keith, Tammy Linderman, Cherry Miller, Sherry Dudley, Pastor Brownlee Williams, Kathy Nellesen, John Akins, Tena Levett, Tina Huff, Josh McNeil, Jeff McNeil, Bryan

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Linderman, Mary Sayler, Stephanie McNeil, Scot Karney and Elsie McNeil. SWITZER FAMILY REUNION Descendants of James and Izora Switzer gathered for a reunion June 24, 2012 at the Bucklin Community Building in the park. Those attending were Gabe and Julie Switzer, Kodie, Kloie and Kaidance; Richard and Mary Beth Switzer from Marceline. Tamara Heard from Pensacola, Fla.; Kristy and Lauren Scott, Leawood, Ks; Randall and Mary Switzer, Smithville, Mo. Jim and Karen Switzer, Clinton, Mo.; Joel and Tyler Switzer, Mission, Ks.; Charles, Doreen, Mitchell and Nathan Jones, Ely, Ia.; Gary Jones and John Middleton, Kansas City, Mo.; Richard and Emily Carpenter, Peoria, Ill.; Fred Carpenter and Sharinee Allen, Sumner, Mo.; Ted and Evangeline Casady, Macon, Mo.; P. H. Coulson, St. Catharine, Mo.; Daniel Coulson, Independence, Mo.; Galen and Donna Switzer, Matt Switzer, Bryan and Patty Switzer, Carrol and Emily Switzer, Keenan, Holly, Madeline and Braxton Switzer, Ben ,Tracey and Caroline Thompson and Larry and Thelma Jones all from Bucklin. CLASSIC CAR SHOW The classic cars lined up just east of the bridge last Tuesday evening caused a lot of folks to slow down and some even stopped for a good look. There were eight different models and colors and every one was shined up 100 per cent. The owners had come on a pleasure drive from Macon to Bucklin as they do about two times a year. Some time back they heard if you want a really good meal with just as good service come to Bucklin. They heard correctly; so while they were in Tall Paulâ€™s enjoying supper it was our pleasure to look over these beautifully restored automobiles. CIVIC CLUB ANNUAL OUTING The Bucklin Civic Club members went for a tour of Brunswick shops with lunch at Kaitlynnâ€™s Deli and Ice Cream Shop. ( Before leaving Bucklin special prayer was offered for Ava James, granddaughter of Civic Club member Aleta Casady. The thirteen month old little girl was having heart surgery that morning in Childrenâ€™s Mercy Hospital.) President Debbie Reid conducted a brief business meeting. Secretary Lynn Shipley read the minutes of the May meeting and Treasurer Peggy Finney gave the financial report. Both reports were accepted. It was agreed to donate a cash gift to the Creative Girls group Jo Smith sponsors every Wednesday. A donation to the Bucklin Community Association to help with homecoming expenses was voted on and approved as well. The next meeting of the Civic Club will be July 19. Aleta Casady is to mail the newsletter. The July meeting is guest night with a salad supper to be served with the executive committee as hostesses. Members are

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encouraged to invite a guest. COMPANY Tamara (Jones) Heard came from her home in Pensacola, Florida to visit friends and relatives in the area and attend the Switzer reunion on Sunday. Visitors in the home of Larry and Thelma Jones the past week were Tamara (Jones) Heard, Kristy (Jones) Scott and Lauren, Charles, Doreen, Mitchell and Nathan Jones, Gary Jones and John Middleton. This is the first time in over two years the four â€œJones kidsâ€? had been home at the same time and all attended the Switzer reunion. Lola Dealy a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. has been visiting relatives here in the area. Before Lola returned home she joined Beverly Bandy, Dickie Dell, Pearl Olinger, Marj King and Amy Allen at a local cafĂŠ for supper. The group went to Pearl Olingerâ€™s home in Brookfield for an evening of visiting. ADERTON REUNION Approximately forty members of the Aderton family met on Sunday June 24, 2012 at the Mark Twain Lake for their annual reunion. It was noted Norma J. Shaw and Nell Fern Dueser are the only sisters left of the original J. L . Aderton family. They live in Vandalia, Mo which is the original home place of their parents. Family from Bucklin attending were Peggy (Aderton) Finney, Ron and Lana (Aderton) Stanfield. Heidi (Aderton) Martin of Brookfield and Scott Aderton from Savannah, Mo also attended. Several family members from Texas and Oklahoma were able to come this year as well. Plans were made to meet next year at the Mark Twain Lake park.

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by Jayne Roberts COWBOY CHURCH Thursday evening, June 21 Cowboy Church was opened with a prayer by John Farrington , and also asking for concerns and praises. Jim Fitzgerald brought the message, and Genny Wright led the singing of hymns and also presented a special. Bro. Jim closed the evening with prayer. They will meet at the 36& 3 One Stop Cafe on June 28 at 7:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome. There is plenty of parking . INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT Marilyn Freeman, of Callao, was installed as Missouri Department President of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, June 3 at the Ramada Oasis Convention Center in Springfield. Freeman is a charter member of the Josephine Garlock Morrow Tent # 23 in Macon. Members of Tent # 23 attending the convention were : Elna Williams, New Cambria, State Registrar; Anne Freeman, Jefferson City, State Veteran Homes; Heather Cottrell, Kirksville, Guard, Linda Haley, Marceline, Convention Chair; Gina Smith, Brookfield,Convention Committee. Freeman will visit the tents in Missouri during the coming year and other Civil War activities. The convention next year will be held at the Comfort Inn in Macon, June 7-9. NEWS FROM CITY HALL, SPECIAL MEETING July 16,2012, there will be a very special meeting at Callao City Hall at 6:00 P.M. about the Waste Water Project. DNR is invited, Robin Fitzgerald of Community Betterment (Mark Twain), Tyson Markham of McLiney & Co. Bond Consultants, and Phil Wilson of SKW Engineering will be pesent for questions why it is necessary to be done and why it is necessary to be a Bond Issue. A good attendance is urged for this very important meeting. DOG CLINIC HELD Saturday, June 16, 22 dogs were seen at the dog clinic held in the city park. City Clerk, Claudia Donahue, and City Treasurer, Kathy Ashenfelter assisted Randy Miller, of Premier Vet of Macon with the clinic. City stickers and dog tags are available at the city hall. Hours are 8-4. CANADA FAMILY REUNION The annual Canada Reunion of he descendants of Joseph and Delia (Summers ) Canada, of Callao, was held Sunday, May 27, at the Macon County Fairgrounds with a picnic lunch being served at noon.

Out of state attendees were Edward and Sandy Canada of Parker, Ks.,Lorie (Canada ) Northern andchildren,Quentin and Hope , of Parker, Ks., Eric Canada of Dallas, Tx.,Steve and Reba (Stackhouse) Cowin of Saginaw, Tx., Marlin and Lois Field of Hillsdale, Mi.,Gary Field ofWilliamston, Mi., Jeannie ( Field) Hutchinson of St. Joseph, Mi., From Missouri: Donna Lester of Columbia,Brent, Kobe,and Sydney Pipes of Columbia, Donald and Carol Canada of Raymore,Jason Gipson and sons Cory and Ty of Clarence, From Macon: Harold and Susie (Canada ) Brown, Billy Brown and friend,Caydon Berry, Karina Brown, Ashley Brown, Michael and Dawn Llewellyn and children, Isabelle, Pate andJovie, Tara Thompson, Ricky Llewellyn, Paxtyn Llewellyn, Linda Winkler, Jennifer Winkler, Richard and Lora Llewellyn, Catherine Llewellyn. The afternoon was spent visiting, taking pictures, and sharing family history information. Calls and letters were received from Charles Sailor, Linda (Sailor) Helm and Dorothy Ditmars. The next reunion will be held in the summer of 2013. CALLAO CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, June 24th Richard Castle opened with Welcome.Announcements and Opening Prayer. Prayer requests were read and Tom Sneed had the prayer for them. Hymns were sung and Jeff Stacy had the Communion devotion, followed by prayer from the head table. Jim Willis had scripture reading before the message, â€œKnowing Godâ€™s Will â€œ brought by Ken Mantle, minister. There are accommodations for all ages at the church ,and a ramp is available on the west ,and inside an elevator is used for those not able to climb the stairs. Communion is served each Sunday, and at 8:15-8:45 each Sunday morning there is food and fellowship served before the Sunday School hour. Each Tuesday is a meeting at the church called â€œ Daytimersâ€? when there a meal at noon followed by study and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. There will be NO Youth Group (Jr. High & High School) on SUNDAY NIGHTS from June 24th through August 5th. Wednesday night youth group will continue to meet as always, year-round!! The youth are encouraged to attend Sunday night services during this break. VBS for ALL Ages is July 27th, 28th, and 29th, and BACK TO SCHOOL KICKOFF will be Sunday

Night, August 12th. Youth group will resume on Sunday Nights thereafter as previously scheduled. Also - as a reminder Evening activities will be at 7:00 UNTIL Labor Day and then will go back to the 6:30PM time slot after that. CALLAO ARGONNE POST MEETS The Callao Argonne American Legion Post & Auxiliary Unit 360 met June 14th, 2012 with June Standley, Lisa Kalenian, Elsie Sagaser and CeCe Spink as hostesses. Lauretta Yutz, Chaplain, gave the blessing before the meal. Deanna Cooper of the Red Cross was the guest speaker. She told how important it is to give blood and the immediate need is great. The American Legion will hold a blood drive on July 24th at the Callao Christian Church youth center from 2 â€“ 6 p.m. The groups separated for individual meetings with Linda Maddox, President leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and the Preamble of the Constitution of the American Legion. June Standley, Secretary, held the roll call with 16 members present. She also read the minutes of the preceding meeting and Pres. Maddox gave the treasurers report in absence of Anna M. Burk. All were approved as read. Lauretta Yutz, Chaplain, presented her unbound pages of the prayer book that she has diligently worked on. President Maddox and the group commended Lauretta on her hard work. Donna Yutz has offered to pay for the binding of the prayer book and then it will be sent to the Department Meeting in Jeff City for judging. The prayers will be given to outgoing Department President, Claudia Goodin, as a gift. A slate of officers for the ensuing year was presented by the nominating committee. President, Linda Maddox; VicePresident, Irene Wyatt; Secretary, Elsie Sagaser; Treasurer, Lisa Kalenian; Chaplain, Lauretta Yutz; Sgt. Of Arms, CeCe Spink; Historian, Matilda Christensen; Membership Secretary, Janet Kelley and Public Relations, Jayne Roberts and Sally Adams. Next meeting will be July 12th with Janet Kelley, Elsie Sagaser, Wanda Wyatt and June Standley as hostess for a carry in dinner at 6:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

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Summer is flying by so fast. We are now starting to get some HOT summer time weather. The gardens are starting to produce and something we haven’t had to worry about over the last few years is rain. It wasn’t long ago I was wishing for the rain to stop so the farmers could get in the fields and then again wishing for the rain to stop so the farmers could get their crops out. This is not the case this year. We have huge cracks in our yard you could slip you hand down into. We haven’t mowed the yard in I don’t know how long and the last time we did mow was to uniform the weeds that had got out of control. You always hear talk of people doing a rain dance, but never see a rain dance. If anyone has a direct line to Mother Nature you might want to place a call because we sure could use the rain. Hay fields are not making the yields they did last year due to not getting enough rain at the right time. For some of you that depend on all your hay this may pose as a problem and you might have to buy hay from an outside source. If this is the case give me a call, I know a guy. In fact, once RFD-TV came to Four Leaf Farms,

which is my in-laws farm, to do a commercial. They wanted to promote a new small John Deere tractor and wanted a place where there were lots and lots of hay bales. Jerry, my father in-law was gone on a trip so he told my husband and his brother to help them with whatever they needed. Jeremy, Jon, and Gabe ended up being in the commercial. I remember Gabe getting so mad because “the talent” as he was called poured water from a glass onto a bale of hay to show how the net wrap repelled water. Gabe was fit to be tied that someone would even think about messing with Grandpa’s hay like that. It was quite a production, a big microphone hung over head as they were doing the commercial. We bystanders had to remain very quite. Knowing this would be hard for us Cheryl, me, and Garet remained in the front yard looking to the back yard where the commercial was taking place. Ok, I admit not everyone has a commercial production in their back yard but that is Our Life In the Country.

It wasn’t long ago I was wishing for the rain to stop so the farmers could get in the fields and then again wishing for the rain to stop so the farmers could get their crops out. This is not the case this year.

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8A Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

CELEBRATIONS Clarence Care Center News 6-29-12 By: Kim Hutcherson Doug Beldon and Danny Harvey led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday morning. Those attending were Helen Griswold, Lawrence Rice, Jim Hill, Oreta Imler, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Marilyn Stockmann, Frances Browne, John Chinn, Bill & Lois Schwanke, Geneva Oliver, Grace Killen, Mary Gertrude Edwards, Blanche Hoffman, and Dolores White. Janice Wilson had fun crafts in hand when she came Monday morning. The residents made the cutest eagles with red, white, and blue hats. Holly and the residents played Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Martha Hurt, Donave Still, and Oreta Imler. Holly and Vernon took Alex Craigg, Bill Schwanke, Larry Vaughn, and Clarence Mueller fishing Tuesday morning. It was the perfect summer morning with cooler temperatures. Several fish were caught, but the men all agreed that they let the “big ones” get away! The residents played Space Trivia before lunch, then as the temperatures kept rising in the afternoon, Holly treated everyone to ice cream sundaes. Al Cadwell came out this evening and played his guitar. The residents enjoyed singing along to some of their favorite country western songs. The Friendship Design class met Wednesday morning. They made flower pot pins to jazz up their flowers and

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plants. Holly, along with Lacey Hubbard, CNA, took Vivian Leftridge, Martha Hurt, Lou Ann Taylor, Mary Jane Rainey, and Dorothy Dee Daniel to Kemp’s Restaurant for lunch today. Rev. Stan Hudson, from the Clarence Church of the Nazarene, held Bible study this afternoon. The topic of study was “Going the Extra Mile”. Scripture was read from Matthew 5:41. Thursday morning, Holly and the residents met in the Community Room for Home Baked Love. They made Banana Salad. The residents found this salad very refreshing on such a hot summer day! The residents played Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Mary Gertrude Edwards, Glenn Wallace, and Mildred Walter. Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study Friday morning. The study title was “What Is Your Decision?”. Scripture was read from Malachi 3:13-4:6. We were reminded to confess and repent of apathy toward God and commit to serve Him, honor Him, and live accoring to His Word. This afternoon, the residents enjoyed banana splits with Holly. Everyone had their pick of the traditional chocolate, pineapple, and strawberry toppings with, of course, whipped cream and a cherry on top! Saturday morning, Ronnie Shores came out and visited with the residents. After lunch, the residents watched the movie “It Happened to Jane”, starring Doris Day.

June 16, 2012, Steve Spink was elected Director of Chapter 228 of the American Legion Riders. The American Legion Riders is an association of men and women Veterans and other Patriots who wish to continue the bond that is shared by those who serve their country; by continuing to serve by offering support to Veterans, Active Duty Service personnel and their families -- all while practicing their favorite pastime, riding motorcycles, as often as possible. Spink’s first official commitment was participation in the June 23rd one hundred mile Ceirney’s Run benefit. Spink, wife-CeCe, daughter Charlotte Weaver, and son Derrick Coles worked the scheduled motorcycle stops for the Rett Syndrome fund raiser.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

The Good And The Bad Calorie and Fat content in some of your favorite fair foods Part of the fair experience is the wonderful food served. The smell of corn dogs and lemon shake-ups entice fair goers with their aroma. Food was no doubt served at festivals even before the nation’s first state fair, held in Syracuse, N.Y. In 1841. But it was in 1904, at the St. Louis World’s Fair, that fairgoers were introduced to the first real “fast food”- hot dogs and ice cream cones that could be eaten as they walked, according to the statefairrecipes.com web site. Since then, fair food has progressed way beyond caramel apples, corn on the cob, and nachos. There appears to be no end to what can be battered and deep fried-- cookies, candy bars, cheese curds, macaroni and cheese, pralines, chocolate-covered strawberries, even cola (the last made with a cola-sweetened batter that’s deep fried and topped with cola syrup and powdered sugar). Most nutrition databases don’t include fat and calorie values for such foods. But according to Lona Sandon, assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, you can count on these foods to have a shockingly high level of fat and calories. Here are more frightening nutritional figures, from the Calorie King web site, abut fat and calories in food at the fair or festival: Fried Snickers (5 oz.) 444 calories and 29 grams of fat. Fried Twinkie (2 oz.) 420 calories and 34 grams of fat. Funnel cake (1) 760 calories and 44 grams of fat.

Twinkie Dog Sundae: 500 calories and 14 grams of fat. Cotton candy: 171 calories and 0 fat. Fried cheesecake: (6 oz.) 655 calories and 47 grams of fat. Foot-long hot dog and bun: 470 calories and 26 grams of fat.

Giant turkey leg: 1, 136 calories and 54 grams of fat. Of course, moderation is the key and some of the foods are only available once a year at the county fair, so enjoy the fair and the food, diets can always be started the next day.

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2B Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

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5:00 pm Fairgrounds Setup (Barns, Expo Center and Grounds) 7:00 pm Fair Board Meeting – Expo Center

Monday, July 9 2:00 pm Fashion Revue – Expo Center

Tuesday, July 10 9:00 am Project Conference Judging Begins – Expo Center 11:00 am Project Conference Judging Finalized 11:00 am Expo Center Closes (Food Stand Remains Open to Outside Window) 1:00 pm Ham Show & Judging – Floral Hall 2:00 pm Registration Deadline MAFF Public Speaking Contest - Expo Center Foyer 4:00 pm Expo Center Opens to the public 5:00 pm Fashion Show – Grandstands 5:30 pm 4-H Royalty Crowning – Grandstands 6:00 pm Dog Show – Show Arena 8:00 pm Expo Center Closes

Wednesday, July 11 7:00 am Poultry Arrive & Check-in by 8:00 am 9:00 am Poultry Show – Poultry Barn 10:00 am Expo Center Opens 1:00 pm Rooster Crowing Contest – Poultry Barn 1:00 pm Public Speaking Contest – Floral Hall (MO Association of Fairs and Festivals Contest) 2:00 pm Horses Arrive & Check-in by 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Horse Show – Horse Arena 6:00 pm Optional Sheep & Rabbit Check-in by 9:00 pm 8:00 pm Expo Center Closes

Thursday, July 12 7:00 am Sheep Arrive & Check-in by 10:00 am 7:00 am Rabbits Arrive & Check in by 8:45 am 9:00 am Rabbit Show 10:00 am Expo Center Opens 10:30 am Sheep Weigh-in 4:30 pm Lead Line Registration 5:00 pm Lead Line – Show Arena 5:30 pm Sheep Show – Show Arena 6:00 pm Optional Goat, Dairy Cattle, Swine & Beef Check-in by 9:00 pm 8:00 pm Expo Center Closes

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7:00 am Swine Arrive & Check-in by 9:00 am 7:00 am Dairy Cattle & Goats Arrive & Check-in by 9:00 am 7:00 am Beef Cattle & Bucket Calf Arrive & Check-in by 10:00 am 9:00 am Swine Weigh-in & scan 10:00 am Expo Center Opens 10:00 am Beef Weigh-in & scan followed by Sheep 11:00 am Dairy Cattle – Show Arena 11:30 am Dairy Goat and Meat Goat Show – Show Arena 1:30 pm Youth Livestock Judging Contest registration 2:00 pm Youth Livestock Judging Contest – Show Arena 6:00 pm Swine Show – Show Arena 8:00 pm Expo Center Closes 10:00 pm Youth Exhibitor Dance – until 11:00 p.m. (Sponsored by Easy Riders 4-H Club)

Saturday, July 14 8:00 am Breakfast – Show Arena (Sponsored by Junior Leaders) 8:30 am Baby Show Registration 9:00 am Baby Show – Grandstands (Sponsored by Macon Health Care Center) 9:00 am Bucket Calf & Beef Cattle Show – Show Arena 10:00 am Expo Center Opens 10:30 am Little Mr. & Miss Farmer Registration 11:00 am Little Mr. & Miss Farmer Contest – Grandstands (Sponsored by Macon Health Care Center) 2:00 pm Youth Olympics Games (Organized by New Cambria FFA) 3:00 pm Show-Me Wares Sales open 5:00 pm Fair Benefit Dinner – Expo Center 6:30 pm Release Expo Center Projects 6:30 pm Fair Benefit Dinner Closes 6:30 pm Show-Me Wares Sales close 7:30 pm Livestock & Ham Sale – Show Arena After sale ends - Release ALL Livestock & Clean Up Barns & Grounds (Removal of animals prior to end of sale will result in loss of premium.)

Sunday, July 15 10:00 am Church Services 11:00 am Clean Up Grounds 11:30 am Youth Meeting (issue auction checks)

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Colonel Blees hosted the Macon County Corn Carnival at the parade field as a promotion for the St. Louis World’s Fair, October 1903, and a replica of the palace shown was made again for the Macon County Centennial in 1937. Courtesy Missouri State Historical Society. Photo and information taken from the Couch Potato’s Guide to Macon City and Hudson Volume 2.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

2012 Shelby County Fair Daily Schedule July 9 to July 14 Monday, July 9 9:00am Fashion Review - Shelbina Villa 5-7pm 4-H & FFA Exhibits Check In 6:00pm Little Mr. & Miss Shelby County 6-8pm Ham Check In 7:00pm Queen Contest - Grandstand

Tuesday, July 10 9:00am Poultry & Rabbit Registration 9:30am Poultry Show Rabbit Show Immediately Following 3:00pm 4-H Cattle & Open Cattle Registration ends 5:00pm 4-H Cattle Show (Starting With Bucket Calves) Contacts for Open Show: Deb Mayes, 573-406-2463 Matt McWilliams, 573-231-5011 5:00pm Open Forum Candidate Speaking - Grandstand 6:30pm Kids Games 6:30pm 4-Wheeler Bonanza - Grandstand Contact Randy Perrgo, 573-470-3702

Wednesday, July 11 4:00pm Goat & Sheep in place 4:00pm Clover Kid Small Animal Show 5:30pm Goat Show Sheep Show Immediately Following Goats 5:30pm Archery Exhibit - Arena 7:00pm Talent Show - Grandstand Contact Tracy Smith, 573-588-4618

Thursday, July 12

2:00pm Junior Market Hog Show 5-5:45pm Baby Show Registration (0-18 months) 6:00pm Baby Show - Grandstand 6:00pm South shelby FFA Cake and Homemade Ice Cream 7:00pm Market Livestock Sale - Show Barn 7:00pm Team Sorting - Arena 8:00pm 4-H Exhibit Released

Friday, July 13 7:00 am Swine Arrive & Check-in by 9:00 am 8:00am Shelby County Green Thumb Produce Contest - Produce Entries Open 1:00pm Musical Entertainment - Community Building, Open To The Public 6:00pm BBQ Cookoff Check-in 7:30pm Truck & Tractor Pull

Saturday, July 14 8:00am Sand Volleyball Registration 9:00am Sand Volleyball Tournament 9:00am 4-H & FFA Dog Show 9:00am Car Show Registration 10:00am 4-H Horse Show - Arena 10-2pm Car Show - Contact Philip Saunders, 573-2486433 10-3pm BBQ Cookoff 1:00pm BBQ Judging Begins 2:00pm Car Show Winners Announce 3:00pm Outhouse Races - Contact Randy Perrigo, 573406-3702 5-6:30pm BBQ Peoples Choice Winner Announced 7:30pm Demolition Derby 9:30pm Band - “Hindsight”

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State Fairs - Fun For Everyone A state fair is entertainment for all ages. Fair goers will find a variety of events, food, big name grandstand entertainment, and much more. The Missouri State Fair is scheduled for August 9-19, 2012, in Sedalia, Mo. and celebrating our great State’s 110th annual agricultural showcase! The 400acre fairgrounds will present premier livestock shows and competitive exhibits, and first-class professional entertainment. Grandstand entertainment scheduled includes Josh Thompson, Montgomery Gentry and 38 Special, country Gold Tour featuring Leroy Van Dyke and the Auctioneers, Rex Allen, Jr., Leona Williams, The Quebe Sisters Band, Narvel Felts, Bobby Bare and Lynn Anderson; Jake Owen Colt Ford, Larry the Cable Guy and Hank Williams, Jr. and George Thorogood and The Destroyers. More information about the Missouri State Fair can be found on the website www.mostatefair.com. The Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Ill., will be August 9 -19. Grandstand entertainment includes Eric Church with Aaron Lewis, Train, Cheap Trick with Night Ranger, Blue Oyster Cult and the Georgia Satelites, Miranda Lambert with Pistol Annies, among other. For more information visit the fair web site at www.agr.state.il.us/isf/general.htm. The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines will be held August 9-19. Grandstand entertainment includes TobyMac, The Band Perry, Larry the Cable Guy and Hank Williams, Jr. and George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Journey, and others. For more information visit the fair web site at www.iowastatefair.org. C Y

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4B Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Macon Home Press • South Edition • hpsouth.com

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Economic Development Funding To Support Business Growth, Create Jobs Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the selection of 27 recipients in rural communities for loans and grants to spur economic development and create or save jobs. “The funding I am announcing will help rural businesses, entrepreneurs and tribal communities obtain the financing they need to grow their businesses and create jobs,” Vilsack said. “These grants

and loans represent the Obama Administration’s commitment to ensure that rural communities attract capital investments that lead to successful business development, job creation, infrastructure improvements, and economically vibrant communities.” In Lebanon, Missouri, Laclede Electric Cooperative is being selected to receive a $500,000 rural economic development loan. These funds will then be

lent to the Ozark Technical Community College (Lebanon Education Center) at zero percent interest to finance the expansion of six classroom and laboratory facilities in Lebanon, Missouri. This educational institution will enhance the education opportunities for Lebanon and surrounding local rural communities. This project will create 12 new jobs and save 36 existing jobs. “It’s a great opportunity for USDA Rural Development in Missouri to be able to assist Laclede Electric Cooperative in being able to get resources out to communities that need them,” said Anita J. (Janie) Dunning. “We are glad our Agency had the resources available and know that Ozark Technical Community College will be successful in their mission of offering more educational opportunities to rural communities.” USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure programs through a national network of state and local offices. Rural Development in Missouri made more than $861,058,719 in loans and loan guarantees in the past fiscal year. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Anyone interested in finding out more about the programs, visit the website at www. rurdev.usda.gov/mo, or contact your local servicing office.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Production, Reduce Energy Consumption Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that USDA has selected 450 projects nationwide, including 11 in Missouri, that are focused on helping agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy consumption and costs and use renewable energy technologies in their operation. Funding is made available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Anyone interested in finding out more about the programs, visit the website at www.rurdev.usda.gov/ mo, or contact the local servicing office.

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