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The Macon County
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
USPS-299800 Vol.136, No. 49 Bevier, MO, 63532 • 12 Pages • 1 Section • 75 Cents
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Ron Peavler New Cambria, MO MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING Tuesday June 5, 2012 deputies of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lenton Cruz Tillman, age 39, of Macon. When the owner of a local convenience store began noticing the cash receipts and lottery tickets coming up short, she reported the thefts. Tillman had been an employee of the business. Following the investigation by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, Tillman was indicted in May by the Grand Jury. Tillman is charged with Stealing (Value of Property $500 or more, but less than $25,000) Felony C RSMo 570.030. Tillman is current being held in the Macon County Jail on a $20,000 cash only bond, and his initial court appearance is scheduled for July 11 before Circuit Judge Frederick Tucker.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Applicants The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 97th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on July 1, 2013. The application deadline is August 26, 2012. To be eligible candidates must possess a minimum of 60 college credits, or two years of federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge, or two years of POST certified, full-time law enforcement experience at the time recruit training begins.
Test locations and dates include: Troop A (Lee’s Summit) — August 4, 2012 Troop C (Weldon Spring) — August 4, 2012 Troop D (Missouri State University-Springfield) — July 28, 2012 Troop G (West Plains) — July14, 2012 Troop E (Poplar Bluff) — July 28, 2012 Troop H (St. Joseph) — August 11, 2012 Troop I (Waynesville) — July 21, 2012 Troop B (Macon) — July 21, 2012 General Headquarters (Jefferson City) — September 8, 10, 12, and 14, 2012 The starting salary for trooper is $3,034 per month while in training; $3,217 per month after six months; and $3,508 per month at two years of service. Other benefits include group health insurance, contributory retirement, career
advancement, and more. The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure including: written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation, and oral interview board. After a conditional offer of employment, the applicant must successfully complete a medical examination (to include vision and hearing), psychological examination, a psychological interview, drug screening, and final applicant review. Interested persons can find out more about the qualifications by contacting a Patrol recruiter at telephone number 1-800-796-7000, or may apply online at www.motrooper.com.
CLARENCE HORSESHOE CLUB MAKING PROGRESS
THREE ARRESTED FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Deputies of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Macon Police Department, and the NOMO Drug Task Force arrested Jacoby Kelly age 23, Crystal Boles age 31, and Stacy Minor age 49 all of Macon for Distribution of a Controlled Substance (RSMo 195.211 Felony B). Kelly, Boles, and Minor were indicted last week by the Grand Jury, following separate investigations by the NOMO Drug Task Force. Kelly, Boles, and Minor are all still in custody on a $15,000 cash only bonds, and their initial court appearances is scheduled for July 11 before Circuit Judge Frederick Tucker.
ELKS LODGE DONATES TO BOY SCOUT TROOP 81
The Macon Elks Lodge donated $600 to the Macon Boy Scout Troop 81. The donation helps with community service projects.. Pictured is Mark Thomas of the Macon Boy Scout Troop 81 receiving the $600.00 check from Tim Slover, former member of Troop 81 and now an officer in the Macon Elks Lodge.
The Clarence Horseshoe Club is making progress on the new shelter house and bathrooms in the north park. The club built the horseshoe pits in 2009 and have been adding to the park each year. Jim Johnston, Court Director states the club plans on having the bathrooms completed prior the Homecoming that begins on June 13th.
Bevier Teenager Donates Hair to Locks of Love Christina Templeton of Bevier hasn’t cut her hair since she was 13-14 years old. She will be a Freshman in college this year and decided she wanted a fresh, new look to start her next phase in life. Christina’s mother, a long time employee of ConAgra Frozen Foods in Macon, along with other friends and family suggested she should donate her hair to “Locks of Love” during the “Look Good – Feel Good” segment in the relay for life. Christina made the appointment with Jackie Patrick of “Jackie’s Family Hair Care” in Bevier. Saturday, June 9th as the relay was taking place in Macon, MO Christina had her hair cut in 3 separate layers, 10” – 11” & 12” so all of her hair will go to helping children.
When Christina was asked how her life has been impacted by Cancer, she stated “My mom and an uncle are survivors, and one of my Grandfathers, one of my Grandmothers and a couple of Uncle’s have passed from cancer.” Christina also has two very good friends who are going through some tough times right now because of their father’s fighting the battle. Christina is a 2012 Graduate of Bevier High School and will be attending Missouri Valley in Marshall, MO. She is the daughter of Rebecca and the late Troy Templeton. Christina Templeton of Bevier donated her hair to Locks of Love during the Relay for Life in Macon.
MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD MOLESTATION AND STATUTORY RAPE Tuesday June 5, 2012 deputies of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bernard B. Davolt, age 88 of Macon. Davolt was indicted in May by the Grand Jury, following an investigation by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.
Davolt is charged with two counts of first degree Child Molestation and two counts of Statutory Rape in the 1st degree – Sexual Intercourse with a person less than 14 years old. Davolt is current being held in the
Macon County Jail on a $100,000 CASH ONLY bond, and his initial court appearance is scheduled for July 11 before Circuit Judge Frederick Tucker. For more information contact Sheriff Robert Dawson 660-385-2062.
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