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USPS-299800 Vol.137, No. 11La Plata, MO, 63549 • 24 Pages • 2 Sections • 50 Cents

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On 09-13-2012, at 3:57am, The Macon Fire Department was dis-patched to the report of a structure fi re at 1110 Laura Lane. Upon arriv-al, fi re department personnel found heavy smoke and fi re coming from the garage and rear of the residence. The fi re was brought under control at 5:58am by 12 fi refi ghters using two pieces of apparatus. The Missouri Division of Fire safety was requested to investigate, and members of the Macon Fire Department assisted. The fi re department was assisted on scene by the Macon Police Depart-ment, Macon Municipal Utilities, and the Macon County Ambulance District. The fi re has been ruled ac-cidental.

by Aaron Thomas, Reporter

Alicia Hodnik, the Na-tional Vice-President of the FFA, came to speak to us at around one o’clock. All cur-rent FFA members and of-

“A Place For Everyone In FFA”

FFA National Vice Presidents speaks to La Plata students about the benefi ts of joining FFA

fi cers were present as well as all seventh and eighth graders. Ms. Hodnik travels around the United States to talk with students about the great things that the FFA has provided her. She spoke about the scholarships, learn-ing opportunities, and fun that she has had with the as-sociation. She also encour-aged everyone to try at least one year of FFA and remind-ed all students that it isn’t a

matter of where you are from or what your interests are and that there is a place for everyone in the FFA.

On Wednesday, Septem-ber 13, the La Plata FFA Chapter traveled to Queen City, Missouri, to attend the Area Three Leadership Con-ference. There, they won 2nd place in the Formal Dress Competition and witnessed opening and closing ritual ceremonies for the fi rst time.

They also attended work-shops on leadership, col-leges, technical schools, and FFA history. Alicia Hodnik also spoke at this conference. With La Plata’s FFA Chap-ter present, an all time record 491 members were in atten-dance.

Thanks to the community for their support of La Plata FFA and allowing our school to build a chapter.

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (a Nationwide Orga-nization) met September 8, 2012 at the American Legion Hall for their annual All Patriots Run which included 10 CVMA Chap-ters in Missouri and members from other states. Their day con-sisted of a motorcycle ride, silent auction and a wrap up with a band in the park. Shown is a few of the participants and a quilt made of members Harley Davison t-shirts, which brought a whopping $1,200. All proceeds go to benefi t Veterans in local nursing homes.

Bevier hitter Alexis Schultz rips a hit to right during the North Shelby Tournament, on Saturday, Sept. 8.

La Plata FFA members, LaDonna White, Molly Safl ey, Brendon Curtis, Colton Curtis and Cordel Bane take time to pose for a quick photo during their meeting at Queen City for the Area Three Leadership Conference.

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The corner of 101 S. Rollins in Macon has a history, a history which includes being a Ladies Lodge, where the ladies traveling with the Civil War soldiers congregated during the day. The red house with white trim, currently at the location was built in the early 1870’s af-ter the original home was dismantled and burned during a long cold winter of the Civil War. It is said that this house was reconstructed from the fond memories of the Civil War veterans, to be similar to the original. It is while renovating an up-stairs bedroom of this house that owner, Scott Warren found a bit of history. Un-

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der two layers of carpeting and three lay-ers of linoleum he spotted what looked to be a loose fl oor board. Upon further investigation he found that it was actu-ally a trap door of sorts, which contained a dance card from the Blees Military Academy class of 1904.

Residents of Bevier, MO will benefi t from local, state, and federal agencies working together to better prepare their communities to handle future weather-related events or disasters. Mrs. Julie Adolphson, Meteorologist-in-charge of the National Weather Service Kansas City Weather Forecast Offi ce located in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, has designated Bevier, MO as StormReady.

“Every year around 500 Americans lose their lives to severe weather. The numbers are startling with 10,000 thunderstorms, 2,500 fl oods, and 1,000 tornadoes impacting the U.S. each year,” said Adolpshon. “Because potentially deadly severe weather can impact every American, the National Weather Service developed StormReady, a program to help guard against the ravages of Mother Nature.”

StormReady is a National program that gives communities the skills and education needed to survive severe weather, before and during the event. The nationwide community preparedness program uses a grassroots and pro-active approach to help communities develop plans to improve local hazardous weather operations and public awareness for local severe weather threats.

“Bevier was designated as StormReady in August

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by a local StormReady Advisory Board,” said Andy Bailey; Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service. This local board was made up of representatives from the National Weather Service and representatives from the Missouri emergency management community. Bailey also noted that, “ The StormReady program is voluntary, and provides communities with clear-cut advice to prepare for severe weather, including developing a partnerships with the local National Weather Service offi ce, state and local emergency managers, and the media.”

Adolpshon said, “It’s paramount for communities to understand the types of weather-related threats in the area, when they are most likely to occur, and prepare in advance for severe weather events. Through programs such as StormReady, the National Weather Service will continue to help citizens understand the dangers these weather events present. Education in a very big part of the StormReady program.”

Bevier is 65th StormReady jurisdiction in Missouri. Other nearby locations designated as StormReady include Kirksville, Hannibal, and Paris. There are currently 1,969 StormReady Designations nationwide.

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Ann R. Mathis, age 53, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Ann was born on October 24, 1958 to CW4 Richard and Marvel Harrington at Vandenberg AFB, California. Ann graduated from University High in Warrensburg, Missouri in 1976 and then went on to earn a Bachelors’ degree in Criminal Justice from Central Missouri State University. She married William (Bill) Mathis, of Goshen Indiana, in Warrensburg, MO in Aug. 1986.

Ann had worked in management at the Car Care Center for Army / Air Force Exchange Service on Ft. Richardson, Alaska when they returned to the state in 2005 after her husband’s 20 year military career.

Ann is survived by her husband Bill Mathis of Anchorage; son Ben Kruger of Mayfi eld, KY; daughter Mary Cramb of San Deigo, CA and son Trevor Mathis of Maumelle, AR; 4 grandchildren Levi, Zack, Keira, and Ronan; sister Mary Wishon of Denison, IA and her two cats, Maxine and Mutant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Marvel Harrington and an older brother, Paul Harrington.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 14, 2012 at Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline. Burial was in Locke Cemetery, rural Marceline.

Joshua Michael Jenkins, 20, of Macon, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012, in Moberly, MO.

Josh was born on September 9, 1991, in Macon, the son of Troy and Deborah (Duncan) Jenkins. He enjoyed four wheeling, fi shing, music, singing, and spending time with friends Josh was baptized and confi rmed at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Moberly and had recently been attending the First Baptist Church in Macon.

He is survived by his father, Troy Jenkins and his fi ancé, Jennifer Stroud, of Macon, his mother, Deborah Woods and her husband, Robert of Moberly, one brother, Justin Howard of Moberly, one sister, Mikki Woods of Moberly, paternal grandparents, Keith and Linda Jenkins of Bevier, paternal great-grandmother, Pearl Oliver of Macon, maternal grandmother, Linda Phillips of Omaha, NE, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Josh was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Duncan.

Graveside services were held Friday, September 14, 2012, at the Bellview Cemetery, northwest of

Lloyd Dewayne Burk, 86, of Macon, MO, beloved husband of Anna Mary died September 11, 2012, at the Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon after a long illness.

Dewayne was born August 13, 1926, on a farm north of Callao to Homer J. and Ada (Lea) Burk the sixth child of eight children. Dewayne graduated from New Cambria High School in 1945 and then entered the Army serving in France and Germany.

Dwayne married his high school sweetheart Anna Mary Davis in January of 1945. To this union they welcomed three children.

Dewayne farmed for several years in the New Cambria, then went to work for MFA as an exchange Manager. 22 years before his retirement he was a Livestock Inspector for the State Department of Agriculture.

He was active in community affairs—serving on the School Board, New Cambria Town Council and Commander of the American Legion in Callao for several years.

He loved sports, especially the Cards, gardening and spending time with family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dwayne is survived by his wife of 64 years, son Roger Burk and his wife Kay of Fort Madison, IA, daughter, Cathy Bocke and her husband Roger, and son, Lloyd Burk and his wife Jeannie all of New Cambria, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Lois Barron of San Pedro, CA, and Aletha Adams of Prairie Village, KS, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, J.W. and Howard Burk, and three sisters, Grace Braxton, Ruby Gibson, and Marie Turner, and both maternal and paternal grandparents.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 15, 2012, at the United Church of New Cambria with Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff offi ciating. Burial, with full military honors, was in the New Cambria Cemetery.

Marie Cross, age 93, of Macon, MO, passed away September 11, 2012, at Samaritan Hospital in Macon.

Marie was born on January 24, 1919, in Macon, the daughter of George Washington and Jenny Pearl (Varnold) Huett. Marie was united in marriage to Virgil Francis Cross on April 16, 1938, in Bevier, MO. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Macon. Marie worked for over thirty years at Banquet Foods (ConAgra) and enjoyed gardening, fl y fi shing, cooking, embroidering, sewing, camping, bowling, and especially spending time with her family.

Marie is survived by one son, Harold Dean Cross of Macon, four grandchildren, Phillip Dean Cross of Columbia, MO, Claudia Jean Rhoades and her husband Eric of Atlanta, MO, Sandra Lynn Cross and Jason of Macon, Kimberly Ann Cross of Macon, seven great-grandchildren, Dillon, Corey, Lindsey, Haley, Morgan, Becci, and Alexandra, and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Virgil, one daughter-in-law, Charlotte, three brothers, two sisters, one step-brother, and one step-sister.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 16, 2012, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home, with Bro. Clark Dobbs offi ciating. Burial will be in Hillcrest memorial Gardens in Macon. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Saturday, at the funeral home. The family suggests Memorials to the Children’s Shriner’s Hospital.

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ObituaryAnn R. Mathis

ObituaryJoshua Michael Jenkins

Obituary

Lloyd Dewayne Burk

Marie Cross

Thomas H. Behrman, age 85 of Marceline died Monday, September 10th, 2012 at Life Care Center in Brookfi eld, MO. Tom was born at Bucklin, Missouri on August 22nd, 1927 to Walter and Dorothy (Burk) Behrman. He married Dorothie F. Brown on September 18th, 1967 and she survives him. Tom was a graduate of Bucklin High School and a Veteran of the United States Army. He had been a Postmaster of the United States Postal Service, a member of the United Methodist Church in Bucklin, Masonic Lodge #481 of Marceline, Tri-County Shrine Club, Circus Chairman for many years, Bucklin American Legion, and an area resident most of his life.

He is survived by his wife Dorothie, of the home; one son, Mike Behrman and wife Karen, Marceline; one brother George Behrman and wife Claudine, Bucklin; four grandchildren, Michael Deon Behrman, Michele Sue McCrary, Angela Kay Phillips and husband Josh; and Clayton Thomas Behrman, two step grandchildren, Lori Ann Porter and husband Al; and Robert Chuck Daniels and wife Nina; eight great grandchildren, fi ve step great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, four step great-great grandchildren, two nieces, Belinda Coe and husband Gilbert, and Colleen Brown, one nephew, Mike Brown and wife Denise, several great and great-great nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Gerald, one niece Laura Behrman, and one nephew Jerry Brown.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 13th, 2012 at Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline. Burial with Military Honors was held at the High Hill Cemetery east of Marceline. Memorials may be made to the Marceline Nutrition Center or Shriners Children’s Hospital and these may be left at or mailed to Delaney Funeral Home 1720 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, MO 64658

Thomas H. Behrman

On 09/09/12 at ap-proximately 7:00am, the Macon Police Department was called to investigate a report of property damage occurring in the 900 block of Noll Drive. Upon ar-rival, police made contact with the caretaker who re-ported fi nding damage on the property which appar-ently occurred during the overnight hours. Three golf cars reportedly sus-tained damage as well as other property. This case is currently under investi-gation by the Macon Po-lice Department.

On 09/12/12 at approxi-mately 8:14pm, Offi cers of the Macon Police De-partment and North Mis-souri Drug Task Force executed a search war-rant for narcotics at 403 North Missouri Street in the city of Macon. During the execution of the war-rant, offi cers seized drug paraphernalia, marijuana, methamphetamine, fi re-arms and evidence indicat-ing the intention to distrib-

Macon Police News ute controlled substance. Three suspects were ar-rested and transported to the Macon Police Depart-ment for processing and were later taken to the Ma-con County Jail where they were placed on 24-hour hold pending formal charg-es. A 43-year old white fe-male of Kansas City (MO) was arrested for possession of controlled substance (meth) and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia (meth). A 30-year old white female of Macon was arrested for attempt to distribute con-trolled substance, posses-sion of controlled sub-stance (meth) and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. A 29-year old white male of Macon was arrested for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Offi cers are seeking charges against at least one more suspect who remains at large. The Ma-con Police Department and North Missouri Drug Task Force were assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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Tammy L. Smith, age 54, of Marceline died Monday, September 10th, 2012 at her parents’ home in Marceline. She was born at Marceline, Missouri on March 14th, 1958 to Dwayne and Betty (Terrell) Tarpening. She was married to Phillip Smith for 30 years.

Tammy was a graduate of the Marceline R5 High School and employed at the Marceline Housing Authority until retiring in March. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Marceline, Joy Riders Saddle Club for years, 4-H Horsemanship leader for 15 years, and coached fi fth and sixth grade girls basketball teams for several years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family, riding horses and being outdoors.

She is survived by her parents, Dwayne and Betty Tarpening, Marceline; two daughters, Jessica and husband Mike Baker, Ashland; and Crystal and husband Eric Sears, Atlanta; two sisters, Debra Barnett and husband Steve, Rothville; and Shirley Holt and Roger Pope, Marceline; two brothers, Steven Tarpening and wife Julie; and Roy Tarpening and wife Iva, all of Marceline; fi ve grandchildren, Alexus and Sierra, of Ashland; and Logan Brooklyn, and Hayden, of Atlanta; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held September 14th at Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline with burial at the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Marceline. Memorials may be made to the Petska Cancer Fund and these may be left at or mailed to Delaney Funeral Home 1720 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, MO 64658

ObituaryTammy L. Smith

Deloris A. Dunseith AthaDeloris A. Dunseith Atha, age 71 formerly of

Macon, Missouri, died Saturday, Sept. 8, in Torrance, California.

Deloris was born March 22, 1941, in Hannibal, Mo., the daughter of Gail and Thelma Bartlett. She is survived by three sons, Les Dunseith of Redondo Beach, California., Lynn Dunseith of Audubon, New Jersey, and Terry (Chieko) Dunseith of Torrance, California; fi ve grandchildren, Josh (Kim) Dunseith and Shawn (Tanya) Dunseith of Macon, Missouri, Andy (Bethany) Dunseith, of Coleville, California, and Daniel and Nicole Dunseith of Torrance, California; fi ve great-grandchildren, Kayla, Haylee, Otis, Ellie Grace and Henry; four sisters, Vivian Westcott, Dicy Perkins, Janet Morton and Linda VanLaningham of Kirksville, Missouri; and one brother, Ronnie Bartlett of Milan, Missouri.

Deloris was employed by Loch Haven in Macon, Missouri for 26 years, from August 1975 to April 2001.

Private burial will take place at Bell Cemetery in Ethel, Missouri under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri.

Zelma Oreva CookZelma Oreva Cook,

age 85 of La Plata, Mis-souri, passed away Sun-day, September 16, 2012 at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.

Funeral services are pending at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Mis-souri.

Gary R. MagersGary R. Magers, age 74,

of rural Macon, Missouri and formerly of Moberly and Independence, passed away Saturday afternoon (September 15, 2012) at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.

Funeral services are pending at Cater Funeral Home in Moberly, Mis-souri.

Milton H. MillerMilton H. Miller, 81, of Little Rock,

passed away Friday, September 14, 2012. He was born August 8, 1931 in Hermitage, Missouri. Milton was the third of eight children born to the late Elzie Irvin and Laura Ethel Miller. Milton met the love of his life, Bonnie, while in high school in La Plata, Missouri. They enjoyed many ad-ventures together during their 58 years of marriage. Milton loved spending time with his family and was a devoted grandfather

(Papa). It was a longstanding tradition as the grandchildren grew up that they got to spend one night a week with Mema and Papa. It was a night they all looked forward to. He and Bonnie shared a love of football and basketball that began when they were teen-agers. As loyal Razorback fans they enjoyed going to the games in Fayetteville and Little Rock. For many years he and Bonnie could be found on Lake Hamilton most summer weekends many of which were spent on the boat with his grandchildren. During Oaklawn racing season, they could be found enjoying the races with friends and always looked forward to the annual reunion with his brothers and sisters during Derby week. He had a special relationship with his nephew, David Miller, who inspired him to use a computer. They kept up a steady stream of emails sharing family news, stock tips, and passing on jokes.

Milton graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy. After graduation he served two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He was a practicing pharma-cist for many years eventually becoming President of Petty’s Drug and later Super D Drug. He was a caring executive who knew and valued his co-workers and was loved and respected by them. He always enjoying the contact he had with many of them even after retirement. After retiring in 1995, he joined ranks with the RO-MEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) forming great friendships and looking forward to their weekly Wednesday lunches.

Milton is preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Mil-ton Miller; sister, Ella Mae Baker; brother, Royal Manton Miller; brother, Elzie Irvin Miller, Jr.; and grandson, James Steven Webb. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughters Cathy (James) Webb, and Ann (Mark) Langston; grandchildren, John Kevin Webb, Lauren Alyssa Langston, and Samuel Alan Langston. He is also survived by siblings Betty Lou Miller, James Edward Miller, Gaylia Sue Grant, and Carol Ann Moore, and many much loved nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the compassion and care he re-ceived from Dr. Tena Murphy, Dr. Mike Bauer, and Dr. Thomas Sneed and his staff.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Second Presbyterian Church, UAMS College of Pharmacy, or the charity of your choice.

Services will be held Monday, September 17, 2012, at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr. Little Rock, Arkan-sas, 72227. The visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m.

Graveside services will be held 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300.

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Over 100 people attended the Ribbon Cutting of the New Macon County Democrat Club Headquarters On Thursday September 6th. The headquarters is located at 29331 U.S. Hwy 63 across, from Macon Cinema. State Candidate for Lt. Governor Susan Montee cut the ribbon during the opening supported by candidates, U.S. Rep. Candidate Kyle Yarber, Local Candidates 6 District Rep. Diana Scott, Circuit Judge Rick Tucker, Assessor Alan Spencer, Sheriff Kevin Shoemaker, Commissioner John Meisner and Public Administrator Lois Noland.

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5AWednesday, September 19, 2012The Home Press • Combo Edition • South Edition website - hpsouth.com

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CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE

Everyone enjoys trying new recipes. You may fi nd 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

From the Editors Desk

1 unbaked 9 inch deep-dish pie crust1 ½ cups sugar3 heaping tablespoons cocoaPinch of salt5 ounces evaporated milk¼ cup butter, melted2 eggs, beaten1 tsp. vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees F In a medium size bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa, and salt. Add the evaporated milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir together until everything is completely combined. Pour the fi lling into your pie shell and bake for 45-50 minutes. Cover crust edge half way through baking to prevent over browning. Serve with vanilla ice-cream or Chantilly cream. (recipe below)

CHANTILLY CREAM

2 cups heavy cream½ teaspoon vanilla¼ cup powdered sugar

Pour heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer, add the vanilla and sift in the powdered sugar. Whip on low speed to combine, then increase the speed to medium-high. Whip until medium-stiff peaks form, about 1 ½ minutes.

BY BECKY JEFFCOATEDITOR/PUBLISHER

NORTH EDITIONlpnews@marktwain.net

JEFFCOAT

Blonde But BluntEND OF SUMMER FUN

COMMENTARY

This week is the start of the Missouri State High-way Patrol Community Alliance Program. It is a nine week training pro-gram for citizens to under-stand some of the experi-ences, training and trials of the MSHP. At least I think that’s what I’m getting in to. It will be a learning experience for sure, but one I am looking forward to.

Another exciting thing this week is our Regional Paper! I hope you enjoy the articles about the Civil War. It has been some-thing getting all the in-formation together for it. There are so many people to talk to that you can’t get to everyone. The his-tory of our Nation is defi -nitely a story of sadness, triumph, violence and victory. Missouri was a state of division and there wasn’t a family in those days that didn’t have a direct involvement in the war. I am looking forward to attend the “Day of Re-membrance” on Sept. 29th in Macon. The schedule of events is in this edition!

If you have been on our website lately, you have seen our new webcam! We are streaming live footage of downtown Ma-con! Now remember, Oct. 5th is the Homecoming Pa-

11 Kings 4:1-7My husband is dead;

and thou knows that thy servant did fear the Lord, the creditor is come to take my two sons to be a bondmen.

In the passage the woman reminded Elisha that her husband was one of the 7000 prophets left who did not bow. And Elisha said unto her, “What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house”? And she said, “Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.” She is told to borrow as many vessels as she can.

God’s help will start from the point of what we already have. There is great value in any thing brought to him. God multiplies what we have and uses what we give him for our miracle. There is nothing about us that is insignifi cant. In the hands of the master nothing or anyone is insignifi cant.

These are things some

rade so if you are stuck at work or home and can’t get to the parade, you can go to www.hpsouth.com and watch the parade right from our website! Now how great is that? If you are a subscriber all you have to do is log on to the website and register, you will be sent a login and password, it’s that easy! If you don’t have a subscrip-tion then WHY NOT??? To receive the Home Press South Edition mailed to your home, just send $35 for one year subscription to The Home Press 111 N. Rollins St., Macon, MO 63552 or better yet stop in and see us!

Fall is just about here! My favorite time of the year! We already had Chili this week and a fi re last night! I love the fall and all the signs of fall. Send us some of your “Fall is Falling” photos and we can place them on our new updated Facebook page! Until Next Week!

It took only one good rain for the grass to green up. I laugh as people have shedded their lawn mow-ers and weed trimmers for the season and are now digging them back out. But its great to see the col-ors again on the lawn and watch the livestock graze instead of mash down the brown prickly pastures.

The great weather also makes me smile as our an-nual ATV riding trip with our buddy Grizz is coming up this weekend and I am ready to get back on that 4-wheeler and have some fun. The fresh air of the outdoors is so great to feel and even though I usually wear extra, extra and extra warm clothes and boots I love riding the trails with my ATV/Camping fam-ily. A couple years back my best friend gave me a pair of electric socks and wow are they great. These little beauties have a foot sole that slip right down into my boots and the battery housing just slips right over the top side like a hairclip. They are warm! Then she gave me a pair of handle bar covers, I call them my steering wheel gloves. They keep my hands all nice and toasty. So that night ride that we take, well it doesn’t bother me, I’m ready! By the time we get back to camp sev-eral are headed for the fi re, but I’m good, warm from head to toe. Boy, does my Best Friend know me well! Scary sometimes!!

I love the way every-one works together like a bunch of little “Grizz” elves. We all carry food to the fi re, make breakfast for everyone and some-times I get appointed by the master, Grizz, to be the sugar and cinnamon girl for his homemade do-nuts! :) Then we ride some more, take a cooler of lunchmeats, chips, drinks and snacks and head for the timber again.

At the middle of the day we stop at the river

and have lunch on the sand letting everyone re-lax, visit and those who brought their right hand man, usually a dog, let the canines play in the water. Its a great opportunity for picture taking as well. We fi nish up our break and head back out on the bikes, cruising like we are the ATV/UTV version of “Hell’s Angels”, just as proud and maybe a little prouder. These rides are for the entire family, the kids go, mom and dad go, grandma and grandpa go, the pets go and they even let me keep tagging along even though I’m the one that always tips over or has a fl at tire. LOL, but they love me!

That evening when we head for the camp again, we all carry food back to the fi re and enjoy more visiting, a lot of laughs and make several memo-ries. It’s a weekend I wait a whole year for and its all because my friend, Grizz is so gracious about allowing us to hang out with him at his farm and have a great time. And my friends, that’s what its all about, a great time with friends, making memories. I promise to be careful on this outing and not end up in the ER. My friends at NRMC like to work with me, but not work “on” me. LOL

I hope you enjoyed our 2nd Regional Issue just as much as we’ve enjoyed compiling it for you. En-joy the weather!!

Keep It Kool, Bec

have done to serve God:Linda brings Bible

verses to work.An older man gives

umbrellas in the parking lot while it was raining.

One brought just one rose and an offer to pray in the hospital rooms.

Some in our church have joined the Gideon’s to help spread the word.

Miracles come thru our service.

The widow in the text has only one vessel of oil, but when she pours it into the empty vessel it does not run empty. One vessel of oil pays the debt; God used what the widow had. She had more than enough after she turned it over to God. The miracle tool is lifeless by it’s self, but when given to the master it becomes mighty.

We need you and your tools. Come visit us, and we will encourage you in the service of the Lord.

Ron Thomason

Worship Center Pastor

No doubt, you have noticed the political fervor of these days. Political bits and pieces are everywhere—on the radio and television, in the newspapers, in people’s yards, all over. One would need to be blind and deaf not to notice. The political hype is nothing new; it’s in the DNA of our nation. However, hearing the hype in the church is disturbing. Discussing politics in church was once considered poor taste. Alas, that quaint taboo seems to have gone away. Not only do many churches take political stands, but some people even encourage the church to identify with a political party. Ordinarily, The Shepherd Calls does not address issues as controversial as this one. Our purpose is devotional, not confrontational. However, this issue is so signifi cant someone needs to express concern.

The church must be a trumpeter of truth. Despite their best intentions, politics often bends or breaks the truth. In the church, we have the Bible to give us the truth, but there is no such rulebook for politics. Many honest Christians involved in the

political process have been certain they were right only to learn later they were not. If such “certainties” are proclaimed by the church and later proven wrong, our witness will be compromised. It then will be diffi cult for seekers to believe us when we speak the truth from God’s Word.

Good citizenship demands that Christians be involved in the political process, but that involvement should take place outside the church. Sometimes the political process deals with moral issues, and it is tempting for the church to join a party that seems right. Yet, we should exercise extreme caution for political parties are never single issue focused.

We can learn from recent history. In the 1930’s the Nazi political party persuaded many German Christians, and even some churches, to support them. What they proposed seemed reasonable and right to many. Later, the church realized it had been duped; but by that time, they were in trouble. Call me old fashioned if you like, but I do not believe politics belongs in the church.

The Shepherd Calls

From The Desk Of The Worship Center

Kids caught playing at the Clarence City Park enjoying some of the last days of summer. Pictured are Tristin Griffi n, Emme Greenwood and Brylie Watkins

La Plata School MenuSeptember 24th - 28th

Monday: Breakfast - Pancake on stick, cereal, fruit or juice and milk.

Lunch - Chicken nuggets, broccoli w/ranch, sweet potato fries, pineapple and milk.

Tuesday: Breakfast - Scrambled eggs, toast, fruit or juice and milk.

Lunch - Sloppy Joes, pasta salad, applesauce, oatmeal cookie and milk.

Wednesday: Breakfast - Muffi n, ham, cereal, fruit or juice and milk.

Lunch - Potato bar, cottage cheese, green beans, fresh fruit and milk.

Thursday: Breakfast - Croissant sandwich, cereal, fruit or juice and milk.

Lunch - Fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, lettuce salad, peaches and milk.

Friday: Breakfast - Biscuits and gravy or biscuit and cereal, fruit or juice and milk.

Lunch - Corndog, carrots and celery, pork ‘n beans, pears and milk.

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COMMENTARY6A Wednesday, September 19, 2012

The Home Press • Combo Edition • North Edition • maconhomepress.com

Country Living

I remember when we were kids buying those plastic

suits that fi t over our clothes with those hard plastic

masks. Boy, costumes have come a long way.

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Peoples Land Co. LLC113 E. Hwy. 151, Leonard, MO

Phone: (660) 762-4500Steve Peoples, Broker Cell: (660) 651-6500Anthony Peoples, Sales Assoc ~ Auctioneer Cell: (660) 651-6501Laden Force, Sales Assoc (336) 831-6379

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Also selling 2011 “AS NEW” 27’ Cougar by

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By: Carrie ChiarottinoNo one can complain about this past weekend’s

weather. Ok, I’m sure someone complained. For most of us it was a welcomed cool down from this summer’s horrendous heat. Fall is my favorite time of year (I know it isn’t here yet). I love everything about it the pumpkins, Halloween, hayrides, campouts, and cool temperatures. Something about that combination of things is so relaxing to me. I love to be able to open my windows and allow the fresh air into my house. Halloween is a huge event to start off the fall season. I love Halloween. I re-member when we were kids buy-ing those plastic suits that fi t over our clothes with those hard plas-tic masks. Boy, costumes have come a long way. Those costumes were terrible of course we didn’t know any better because that’s all we had. If it was hot outside the costume would make us hot and sweaty inside. If it was cold out-side the costume would get cold and stiff. The mask would always build condensation from vapor from our breath no matter what the tem-perature was outside. One year I remember getting ready to go trick or treating. We were all ready and set out to go to my great- grandma’s house in Bevier. Upon arrival we stood outside and knocked on the door (something we never did) as she answered my sister and I shouted trick or treat. She put candy in our bags and said, “Carrie, that’s not a great costume. Did you forget something?” After being a bit puzzled my Dad realized I forgot my mask. Not wanting to go back home to get it. He knew he could come up with some-thing else that would work. After looking the kitchen over, he had an idea. I usually was skeptical when my dad had an idea “That would work”. You just never knew what it was going to be and this was one of those times. I walking into the kitchen to fi nd him standing there with a can labeled “cocoa”. I thought to myself, hmmmm this may be one of his best ideas yet. Not

knowing what he was going to do with the cocoa, but how bad could it be chocolate was involved. In my mind it was like the powder you put in chocolate milk. He had me come over to the sink and I saw him put turn the water on and get his fi nger wet. Right then I was seeing question marks. ????? The next thing I know he stuck his wet fi nger down into the cocoa and smeared it on my face. I was about 10 years old or so and after him doing this over and over I couldn’t imag-

ine what my face looked like. Then while smearing it on my nose and the cocoa starting to dry on other parts of my face, which was making me want to itch. It happened he got some on my lip. So I stuck my tongue out on my lip because I thought it was like the powder you put in chocolate milk. So while Dad was looking over his work on my face making sure he had everything white cov-ered. I was making a face like I had just sucked on a lemon. Nei-ther one of us knowing what bak-

er’s cocoa was. He said, “What’s wrong with you?” I told him to taste the cocoa. He was so surprised and soon he had the face of eating lemons too. I went into the bathroom to see what I looked like. Dad came in there laughing and laughing. Telling me he had no idea they made chocolate that tasted so terrible and we had to get through this night and we would go home and wash it off. My sister tried it too and laughed and laughed after she discarded the lemon face. My great-grandma didn’t say anything but she was laugh-ing. She probably fi gured there was no reason to say anything. I don’t even remember what I was for that Halloween but I will always remember what my face looked and tasted like. I supposed it worked and that’s what mattered. This would be my Dad’s defense. Its memories like this that makes me a little leery, skepti-cal, and even worried when my Dad comes up with an idea. That was my Life in the Country.

by Dickie BrownCity ordinance authoriz-

es a 50%-50% shared cost sidewalk replacement pro-gram. It appears that some of the residents may not be aware of the program. Each year the city’s budget earmarks $2,000 dollar for sidewalk replacement as-sistances. The following steps provide a summary of the sidewalk replace-ment policy.

Submit a formal request to city hall for possible in-clusion in the cost share program.

A representative of the Board of Aldermen will assess the sidewalk to de-termine if it meets the eli-gibility criteria.

Eligible projects will require two itemized bids.

Dear Editor,

4 years ago Barack Obama ran for president vowing to fundamentally transform America if elect-ed. Neither the media nor a euphoric electorate cared to ask what that meant at the time. Perhaps we’re ready to do so now.

So, Obama wants to change the essential, ba-sic and foundational form, nature and character of America. “What is the ba-sic form/nature/character of America?” Webster doesn’t have an answer for that and almost every-one would have an opinion about it. But fortunately, we don’t have to rely on opinions. The answer to that question is spelled out clearly and concisely for us in the Declaration of Inde-pendence where it says;

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Cre-ator with certain unalien-able rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the con-sent of the governed.

The Founding genera-tion so believed in these principles that they fought a war with the superpower of the day in order to be free to live them out. Hav-ing won that war, they then sought to codify the princi-ples of the Declaration into a working form of govern-ment. The result of those efforts, The United States Constitution, then became the “supreme law of the land”, (see Article VI), and unprecedented freedom and prosperity have been the result.

So back to Obama, why would he want to change that? It is because he is a “progressive”. That’s a nice sounding word but, what does it mean?

Progressivism origi-nated in America in the late 19th century and has as its organizing idea the belief that the Constitu-tion of the United States is

The City has recently installed two Caterpillar emergency generators that will serve as backup pow-er if there should be an in-terruption of commercial power.

Both generators are now running and the test-ing phase has begun. Dur-ing this initial startup, it was discovered that the generators and commer-cial grids are not all syn-chronized.

In order to correct this problem, synchronization requires changing the wir-ing confi guration of the city’s power lines, which c an be accomplished in a timely manner.

This is currently planned for sometime near the end of September and will require a complete shutdown in electrical service to all of the city for hopefully only a short while. This will likely be

MAYOR THOMPSON

COMMENT FROM OUR READERS

From The Mayor’s Desk

done in the early hours of the morning, prob-ably on a Sunday, and all households will receive a mailed notice with all necessary information.

So, when you receive it, pay attention to what it says. Any questions or potential problems can be addressed by contacting the city administrator at city hall.

La Plata City Administrator PerspectiveSidewalk replacement

proposals will be presented to the Board of Aldermen for approval and prioritiza-tion.

The Board of Alder-men’s decisions will be communicated to all side-walk replacement appli-cants.

Reimbursement will be authorized after the project is completed and a board representative conducts an inspection and approves payment.

The cost share amount will generally be based on the lowest bid.

A copy of the ordinance is available in city hall dur-ing normal business hours or you may contact the city administrator at 660-332-7166.

not adequate as a govern-ing authority for a modern and “progressive” nation. Progressives, therefore, want to see the Constitu-tion effectively repealed and replaced. So if Obama and his fellow progressives have their way, America will be transformed from a constitutional republic based on principles.

But that begs the ques-tion, what would she be transformed into? Inas-much as nature abhors a vacuum, something would have to fi ll the void. What would that be? We don’t have to guess about that either.

Progressives are over-whelmingly socialist/Marxist in their politi-cal philosophy. So, the New America that would emerge would be, at best, something on the order of the European model of Greece, Spain, France, etc… (One need only watch the evening news to see what the outcome of that would be, i.e., na-tional bankruptcy and riots in the streets all brought on by the failure of govern-ment to fulfi ll the promises made to the people.)

In the history of the world the only govern-ing authority under which people have been able to live in freedom and enjoy virtually unlimited pros-perity is the United States Constitution. Every other form of government ever proposed or practiced has ultimately been some form of tyranny.

In November, if We The People vote to re-elect Barack Obama, by 2016 the progressive’s dreams will have come true be-cause the Constitution will be toast and America will have been irrevocably and fundamentally transformed forever.

Progressives believe they can make the world a better place by making government all-powerful. They are wrong. And that is not just an opinion. It is a fact. Now you know!

Richard Cochran,La Plata, Missouri

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7AWednesday, September 19, 2012Macon Home Press • Combo Edition • South Edition website - hpsouth.com

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FOR SALE: One building lot in LaPlata, on East Street. Measures 100’ across the front on a paved street and 80’ deep with young shade trees. Has city water and sewer and natural gas line. Asking $10,000. Call 660-988-3688_____________________

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FOR SALE: Big Tex Trailer, 2006, 12,000 Gross Weight, 22 foot, side rails, stored ramps. Carol Jonusz (660) 332-4664 or Fred Laird (660) 342-3397.

SELL YOUR UNUSED ITEMS with a classifi ed ad in The Macon Home Press!

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COMMUNITY NEWS8A Wednesday, September 19, 2012

The Home Press • Combo Edition • North Edition • maconhomepress.com

Whitney Agency, Inc. 1605 S. Baltimore, Suite A– Kirksville, MO 63501

660-665-5678 www.c21kirksville.com

Spacious 4 bed home. Efficient gas furnace. Walk

to downtown, parks, churches, schools & library! Judy Williams 660-341-

7182 MLS # 15582 $46,500

3 bed, 2 bath on1 acre lot. Full basement, large rooms, walk-in closets, large patio,

vinyl siding, 2 car garage. Call Freda May 660-341-1148.

MLS #11715 $89,000

Large 4 bed, 1.5 bath, original woodwork and hardwood

floors. Two covered porches. Large yard. Call Erick Hanson 660-341-5014. MLS #15113 $59,000

4 bed, 2 bath manufactured home anchored on concrete slab. Storm shelter & 12x24

building Call Jerry Weichlet 660-341-3605. MLS #16608 $24,900.

3 bed home on corner lot within walking distance to

downtown. Charming French doors, wood flooring. Call

Judy Williams 660-341-7182. MLS # 16667 $39,900

2 bed, 2 bath ranch on 5 shady lots, lg. sunroom,

fireplace, full bsmt. 3 car garage. Judy Williams

660-341-7182. MLS # 14411 $99,900

This Victorian home with 4 bedrooms,

2 baths, large lot. Many updates and features!

Judy Williams 660-341-7182. MLS #16024

$119,900

3 bed, 2.5 bath brick home attached garage, deck &

fenced area. Includes appliances, fireplace &

office/family room. Judy Williams 660-341-7182. MLS # 16655 $119,900

NEW LISTING: 3 bedroom, 2 bath with

addition. 5 acres m/l with stocked pond. Carmen Stanton 660-216-4044.

MLS #16919 $125,000

BUILDING LOT: Located on East Side of

LaPlata. Established trees, beautiful lot. Evonne Baker

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160 Acres m/l. Macon Co. Farm, pasture, timber, 4 ponds. Evonne Baker 660-341-1785 MLS #16359 $304,000

110 Acres m/l. Adair Co. Deer & Turkey hunting. Can be split. Jerry Gillum 660-341-4451 MLS #14761 $203,870

60 Acres m/l. Putnam Co. Just east of Mercer/Putnam Co. line. Easy access from hard surfaced road. Ken Ziegler 660-342-5650 Can be split. MLS #16541 $120,000

36 Acres m/l. Sullivan Co. Beautiful wooded area with nice ridge top trail. Large oak and hickory trees. Roger Peecher 660-342-8855 MLS #15910 $100,000

16 Acres m/l in Sullivan Co. Natural deer crossing, pond, 10x16 cabin. Roger Peecher, owner/agent. 660-342-8855. MLS #15762 $37,000

94 Acres m/l in Schuyler Co. Open pasture, tillable, timber, pond, barn. Evonne Baker 660-341-1785. MLS #16066 $189,000

80 Acres in Sullivan Co., Deer & Turkey hunting. Good travel lanes, stocked pond. Roger Peecher 660-342-8855. MLS #15555 $175,000

107 Acres m/l in Putnam Co., Timber with harvestable trees, grassy ridgetop, pond. Ken Ziegler 660-342-5650 MLS #16644 $214,000

3 bedroom home. Updates: all new flooring, central air, sofits, sewer lines &

closed in patio. Judy Williams 660-341-7182. MLS #15829 $72,900

3 bed, 1.5 bath ranch. Dead end street. Oversized garage & new central air.

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The family of Lucile Bissey wishes to express sincere appreciation for your expressions of

love and sympathy. Special thanks to TravisFuneral Chapel, Pastor Scott Grogg, John

Gorham, Carolyn Turner, and La Plata Class of ‘74. We were blessed to have the care and

kindness of special individuals: JeanineMurrie, Sheila Lyons, Kathy Chapel, Elona Martin, as well as the staff at the La Plata Nursing Home and Dr. Jamie Kauffman.

Ken and Deb BisseyMel and Nancy Bissey

John and Marilyn GreenBrenda Bissey

Ron and Pam BisseyDorothy and Brian Powell

Gabby Burns was awarded fi rst place in the Junior Division at the 4-H State Fashion Revue in Columbia, MO Saturday, September 8th.

Gabby was represent-ing Clay County 4-H and is a member of the Golden Clovers Club in Liberty, MO. Gabby is 10 years old and the daughter of Rodney and Susan Burns of Kansas City, MO and the granddaughter of Lin-da Balfour, Bucklin, MO and Leroy Hanson and the late June Hanson of Buck-

Gabby Burns Receives First Place At 4-H State Fashion Revue

lin, MO. Her A-Line sun-dress was made from an aqua sear sucker material accented with white straps and bows. She chose white shoes with a silver buckle and silver jewelry accented by a straw teal purse with white trim and a yellow fl ower. 122 girls were in attendance at the competition on Saturday ranging in age from 8 - 18 years of age. The girls were interviewed by a panel of judges that scored the girls based on the fi t of the garment they made, poise and posture, inter-view skills and how the garment was accessorized.

All participants attend-ed two workshops while on the Mizzou campus.

The workshops were in public speaking and

weight works. During the-weight works workshop the girls stuffed weighted blankets that were donat-ed to an organization that supports children with au-tism.

Friends and family were invited to attend the fashion show in Jesse Au-ditorium on campus at the end of the day where awards were presented to the top fi ve in each divi-sion. Linda Balfour, Ali Burns, Maddie Burns, Su-san Burns and Leroy Han-son were in attendance for the fashion show and pre-sentation of awards.

Gabby received a gift certifi cate to J.C. Penney donated by the Missouri 4-H Foundation.

Gabby Burns models the dress and accessories that earned her a fi rst place win at the 4-H State Fashion Revue in Columbia.

A good time was had by all at the 78th Annual Mer-cer Reunion held at the La Plata Legion Hall on Sun-day, September 2, 2012 with 25 relatives present to celebrate the “Back to School” Theme. The host-esses for this event were Pam (Grear) Schlotthauer, Kathy Grear, and Lenora Grear and they decorat-ed the hall to simulate a school room. Everyone brought a covered dish or dessert. Pam Schlotthauer gave the welcome to the group and she continued our gathering by collecting the names from the rela-tives present of the number of educators in the Mercer clan.

Following the dinner, the business meeting was called to order by Pam and she called on Kathy to read the minutes from the last meeting followed by counting the attending cousins. The only 1st cous-in present was Blanche Meeks. There were seven 2nd cousins attending – Lorene Calderone, Shir-ley Matticks, Carmaleta Teel, Barb Maitland, Jane Spann, Chris Stone, and Becky Hall. The 3rd cousins took the prize for the most relatives attend-ing with ten present that included Neal Matticks, Gwen Gash, Kathy Grear, Pam Schlotthauer, Christy Grear Bohnet, Nancy Sch-reiner, Danny Teel, Al-lison Spann, Paul Spann, and Pete Teel; and there was only one 4th cousin present - Seth Bohnet. With no 5th cousins to count, the group decided to include the “out-laws” in the mix of relatives that completed our total atten-dance with Lenora Grear, Mary Teel, Steve Spann,

Mercer Reunion HeldMargie Calderone, Merl Matticks, and Lowell Sch-reiner. Pictures were taken of all groups and when we put these people into their descendent catego-ries, there were 8 descen-dents from Jim Mercer, 10 descendents from Henry Mercer, and 7 descendents from Emory Mercer.

Lenora Grear then was called upon to hand out the prizes for the Oldest, Youngest, and Furthest Traveled relative in atten-dance. Lorene Calerone took the eldest prize by be-ing 90 years young. Our youngest relative was Al-lison Spann at a mere 15 years with Seth Bohnet from Las Vegas and Neal Matticks from New York tying for the relative that traveled the farthest to be at the reunion.

The following births, deaths, and marriages for the year were reported: A daughter Chloe Marie Ev-ans was born on May 10, 2010 to Mikeala Holman, and is the granddaughter of Rebecca Calderone-Good, great-granddaughter of Pete & Margie Calde-rone, and great-great granddaughter of Lorene Calderone. A son Lucas Antonio Teel was born on January 12, 2012 to Jeffrey & Gabriel Teel, and is the grandson of David & Judy Teel, and great grandson of Carmaleta Mercer Teel. A daughter Brecklyn Eliza-beth Schreiner was born on April 19, 2012 to Lee & Courtney Schreiner, and is the granddaughter of Lowell and Nancy Teel Schreiner, and great grand-daughter of Carmaleta Mercer Teel. Joan Fay Dunlap Hendricks died on September 20, 2011 the daughter of Cleo Mer-

cer Dunlap. Wilsey Gene Grear died on September 28, 2011 the son of Hazel Mercer Grear Thomas. Dominic Calerone died on October 31, 2011 the hus-band of Lorene Calderone. Thomas Hendricks died on December 14, 2011 the husband of Joan Fay Dun-lap Hendricks.

New Business included the discussion of conclud-ing the reunion in 2014 which would mark 80 years of gathering on the Labor Day weekend for the Mercer relatives. Sug-gestions were noted and Barb Maitland will be ex-ecuting a Face book page titled MERCER1934 to keep everyone updated as to future plans. With the death of our Secretary Gene Grear it was sug-gested and approved that Christy Grear Bohnet, his daughter, be allowed to continue with her Dad’s duties and be the desig-nated Secretary for the group. A collection was taken to defray the cost of renting the Legion Hall and the remaining monies were placed in the Murray Cemetery Fund at the La Plata Bank. Our next re-union will be held at noon on September 1, 2013 at the Legion Hall with Christy Grear Bohnet to be the Hosts for the 79th Annual Mercer Reunion. Christy suggested the theme to be a 60’s-70’s Disco/TyeDye.

Attending from out of town were Kathy Grear and Pam Schlotthauer from Omaha, NE, Jane, Steve, Allison and Paul Spann from Atlanta, GA, Chris Stone from Wen-tzville, MO, Becky Hall from Columbia, MO, Seth Bohnet from Las Vegas, NV, Christy Bohnet from Ankeny, IA, Lorene Calde-rone from Galesburg,IL, Pete & Margie Teel from Victoria, IL, Carmeleta Teel from Marceline, MO, Barb Maitland from Ce-dar Rapids, IA, Lowell and Nancy Schreiner from Marceline, MO, Danny & Mary Teel from Bucklin, MO, Neal Matticks from New York, NY and Gwen Gash from Dallas, TX.

Those attending from La Plata, MO were Blanche Meeks, Lenora Grear, and Merl & Shirley Matticks.

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Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hettinger of La Plata, Missouri would like to announce the impending marriage of their son Gabe Hettinger, to Stephanie Becker, daughter of Paul and Bonnie Becker of Macon, Missouri. Mr. Hettinger is in the Army National Guard and is an electronic integrated systems repairman working on apache attack helicopters at

Alicia Zibung and Michael Luken are pleased to announce their engagement. Alicia Zibung is the daughter of the late Betty Zibung and granddaughter of the late Leland & Mae McGandy, all of La Plata, Missouri. Michael is the son of Ken Luken of Iola, Kansas and the late Jackie Luken of Moran, Kansas. Alicia graduated from La Plata R-II in 2002, and Truman State University in 2007 with a degree in Accounting. She is employed

Hettinger-Becker To Wed Zibung - Luken To Wed

Whiteman Airforce Base. Ms. Becker, a graduate of Truman State University, is an accountant at Preferred Family Healthcare in Kirksville, Missouri. The wedding will be on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 2:30pm at Immaculate Conception Church in Macon, Missouri. Dinner and dance will follow at Silver Rails Event Center in La Plata, Missouri.

at Ray’s Metal Depot Recycling Center and Auto Salage in LaHarpe, Kansas and also at J & J Accounting in Humboldt, Kansas. Michael graduated from Marmaton Valley in 1994 in Moran, Kansas. He is employed at Bolling’s Meat Market in Iola, Kansas. Their wedding will be September 22, 2012 at 4:00pm at The Fellowship Regional Church in Iola, Kansas. The couple invites you to watch the ceremony live at myfl ock.com/

GABE HETTINGER AND STEPHANIE BECKER ALICIA ZIBUNG AND MICHAEL LUKEN

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My name is Philip Prewitt. I am the Associate Circuit Judge of Macon County and a candidate for Circuit Judge of Macon and Shelby Counties. Judge Hadley Grimm retired last year and I am running to fill his position. I am the best person to be your next Circuit Judge because of my experience,background and conservative principles.

Experience: I am the only elected Circuit level judge in Macon County. Before I was elected, I had over 18 years experience as a lawyer handling cases in both federal and state court. I operated my own law firm for 12 of those years and was a lawyer in the military for 8 years. Before becoming a military lawyer, I was an armor and transportation officer for 10 years.

Background: I was born and raised in north Missouri. I received myundergraduate and law degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. I am a lifetime member of the NRA and a former Commissioner of the Missouri Veterans Commission. I am active in the Macon United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs, and am married with two children.

Conservative Principles: I believe the legal processshould be the same for everyone regardless of who your attorney is or who you are related to. I believe judges should follow the law as written. I believe when a person isconvicted of a crime, there should be a real penalty for each and every crime. I am a tough and hard-working conservative judge who has had extensive legal, military, and businessexperience. If you want someone like this for your Circuit Judge, please vote for Philip Prewitt in November.

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It was a wonderful day for the McDuffee Family at their 90th annual reunion. Ninety-four people representing 15 clans attended the event hosted at Aaron & Erica Baker’s home north of Atlanta. One hundred fi fty fl yers were sent and a special effort was launched to get at least 90 people there for the 90th reunion. The weather was perfect for the McDuffee log cabin tour and the Shiloh Cemetery tour which came before the evening carry-in meal.

Aaron Baker, Bill Truitt, Sharon Pennington, and Linda Truitt planned this special event. After an afternoon of visiting and a wonderful meal, group pictures were taken and each clan leader introduced members of their family who were present. The children were taken on a hay ride and the evening was capped with fi reworks.

The following 94 people attended: Aaron& Erica Baker, Bella & Brody, Bill & Suzanne Truitt, Will & Savannah, Sharon Pennington, Ashlea & Christina, Daron & Brandy Baker, Aislynn & Owen,

90th Annual McDuffee Family Reunion Held

Bob & Cathy Baker, Bob & Alma Baker, Mary Francis & Recil K. Skinner, Recil L. Skinner, John & Joan Perry, George & Mary Perry, Cathy Harvey, Blaine & Judy Harvey, Mary & Sonny Sears, Marla & Sara Alberts, Delight Plewa, David & Betty McDuffee, Tammy & Cary Lewis, Beca & Duncan, Kay Watson, Don & Sue Cosby, Shirley & Wayne Terell, Elizabeth & Jim Grimshaw, Tim Grimshaw & Riley, Herschel & Linda Palmer, Tyler Palmer, Alicia Palmer, Kaitlyn & Archer, Chantelle & Jonny Bonnstetter & Clark, Lori Kurzejeski, Meghan Hayes, Isabella Secundino, Lisa Swafford, Terry McDuffee & Cheryl Cox, Vicki & Norman Garton, Charles Morse, Janet Turnbough, John & Diane Morgan, Lindsey Davis, Shanna Watson & Maya, Ronnie & Sue Harvey, Evelyn Falls, Clyde Burch, Gina, Jeff, Natalee, Leah, Jaydon & Kylee Xander, Holly Beall, Robin Carter, Elizabeth, Avery, & Eli, Sharon Palmer & Joseph Newins, Willow Miller, Jack & Linda Truitt.

American Legion and Auxiliary Meets

The American Legion and Auxiliary met August 22, 2012 for a dinner meeting at 7pm. Meeting was called to order by Commander George Ritenour. Pledges given in unison. John Becker gave prayer and blessing after which a delicious meal was enjoyed be all. Guests were Travis Small and Aaron Thomas that had attended Boys State. They both gave very interesting reports on their week there. Others attending were Susan Thomas, Matilda Small, Ben Caylor, Oren Mock. Kenny Wright, Charlie Thompson, Tom Burton, Ambrose Williams, Bob and Alma Baker, Walt and Marie Gladbach, Mary Ritenour, Debie Becker, Ed and Linda Swinney, David Johnson, Leland Collins, Clyde Burch, Verna Buck,

of Clubs andOrganizations

NEWSMary Beale, Laura Smith, Mary Plumlee, Margaret Kincaid, Gary and Betty Floyd, Jean Naughton, Wanda Sederwall. Next meeting will be September 26th with a meal at 7 pm with ham being furnished and ladies bringing side dishes. Girls Staters are invited to give their reports. John Buck Walter of Kirksville will be present to install offi cers for next year. Ben Caylor was winner of 50/50

Northeast Missouri Car Club

Members of the Northeast Missouri Car Club met August 18, 2012 at Peter’s Lake near Edina. Attending were John and Sherrie Hays, Larry and Cheryl Hayes, Don and Debbie Crim, Bob and Karen and Mya Huffman, Ruth Tague, Richard and Sharron Burns, Don and Toni Mitten, Dennis and Pam Carbocci, Ewing and

Louise Dean, Del Tollenar, Marge and R.L. Redmon, Caroyln Snow, Bobby and Wanda Hartsock, Richard Mc Collum, Crystal Douglas, Dan Duryre, Jeannie Davis, Robert and Ella Owings, Francis Frazier, John and Pat Lee, Curt and Karla Devan, Mike ad Lisa Kriegel.

La Plata Tops MeetTOPS MO #877 La Plata

met Tuesday, September 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with nine members weighing in. Gail led the meeting.

We are glad Nancy is back. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges and sang the “TOPS Rededication Song“, led by Karen C. Roll call was “did you lose weight, did you journal and what do you remember about 9-11”?

Best TOPS loser was Karen C. with Gail as runner up. Best KOPS loser was Barbara G. Runner up was Veva, who stayed the same.

Everyone has ordered their MO877 La Plata t-shirts.

Gail read a letter of resignation from our Area Coordinator, Nita Blaser. Janet will have the results of our “Summer Contest” next week. Our “Dime Contest” is still going. Nancy will have the program next week.

Our weekly challenge is to eat 4 different vegetables (no starchy ones) during the week.

We closed with the “TOPS Goodnight Song”, led by Karen C.

Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at (660) 651-3025 for more information.

Caryle Carter of rural LaPlata cel-ebrated his 92nd birthday on Monday, September 3. About 40 members of his family, including his sister Marjorie We-ber of Kirksville and Mary Cassady of Jeffereson City, met for a noon meal at Mike Carter’s home.

92nd Birthday Celebration

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The LHS Class of 1967 started off their 45th class reunion on Saturday, September 1st, 2012 with a breakfast held at the Red Rooster in La Plata with forty class members and guests in attendance. Pictured above are front row – Jack Beale of of Higginsville; Terry Hunsaker of Kirksville; Harold Collins of La Plata; and Ken Bissey of Labadie - middle row – Peggy (Stephenson) Foster of La Plata; Brenda (Barrett) Smith of La Plata; Betty (Tipton) Ross of Atlanta; Linelle (Vaughn) Collins of La Plata; Lois (Pinson) Bragg of La Plata; and Judy (Sees) Hiles of Bettendorf, IA - back row – Wayne Bailey of Kirksville; Cliff Smith of Montgomery, IL; Gary Tuttle of Macon; Mike

LHS Class Of 1967 Celebrates 45th Reunion Labor Day WeekendBricker of Springdale, AR; Larry Shaver of Bevier; Gary Shaver of Callao; Randy Easley of Elmer; Mike Moore of La Plata; Frank Curtis of La Plata; Merle Davis of Atlanta; John Gorham of La Plata; Paul Perry of La Plata; Stan Doss of Topeka, KS; and Jerald Brokaw of La Plata. Not pictured but in attendance for some of the events were Kay (Lofblom) Munn, of Colleyville, TX; Tom Cupp of La Plata; and Randy Pollock of Columbia.

Larry Shaver, Gary Shaver, and Mike Bricker didn’t graduate with the class but were invited as special guests along with several others that were unable to attend. There were forty-one members in the LHS graduating class with thirty-nine still living. Those members that have passed on are Patty (Naughton) Dimmitt and Bobby (Hamilton) Gunnels.

Guests present for the breakfast were Pat (Chaney) Beale, Billie Hunsaker, Debbie Bissey, Cosson Ross, Dean Hiles, Julie Smith, Jody Bricker, Kathy Shaver, Gloria Shaver, Leisa Easley, Debbie Gorham, Kathy (Mossbarger) Perry, Sharon Doss, Sue Brokaw, and Loren Munn.

Saturday afternoon, several of the same group met at the rural La Plata home of Harold and Linelle (Vaughn) Collins to spend the afternoon

visiting. Several of the classmates and guests then joined in the Soybean Festival events in town that evening.

On Sunday afternoon, twenty-four of the same group met at the home of Lois (Pinson) Bragg for lunch and more reminiscing. They were joined by classmate, Tharen (Gunnels) Skjeveland of La Plata, and guests, Jorgan Skjeveland, Cindy (Williams) Moore, and David Christy for a total of twenty-eight in attendance . A telephone call of regret that he was unable to attend was received on Sunday afternoon from Mike Van Hara of La Plata and he just wanted his classmates to know that he was thinking of them.

During the Labor Day Parade, several of the group rode on a fl oat furnished by Jerald and Sue Brokaw and were joined by another classmate, Tom Cupp of La Plata. After the parade, they enjoyed visiting with yet another classmate, Randy Pollock of Columbia who had provided his convertible for one of the Former Queen Soyas.

Many of the group stated that this was the fi rst time that so many of the 1967 graduates had been together since graduation and they all agreed that it had been a very enjoyable weekend with many old memories being shared and new ones being made.

The Macon County OATS Volunteer Support Committee met Monday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Northeast Regional Offi ce at 3006 Jim’s Road, Macon. Coffee and cookies were provided by the OATS staff prior to the meeting. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Mary Clark, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call was taken by Secretary, Kathy Vivian, followed by the reading of the minutes from July 16. The fi nancial report was given by Mary Clark. There were 15 volunteers present as well as Steven Russon, OATS driver.

Macon County OATS Volunteer Support Committee Meets

OLD BUSINESS - The trip for Jamesport Heritage Days was fi nalized for Sat., September 22. The OATS bus will leave Macon at 8:00 a.m. and return about 6:00 p.m. Trips were also planned for Friday, October19, to Rutledge and Arbela for shopping and dinner, and for Thursday, November 15 to Boonville. All OATS trips are open to the public. Anyone interested in the trips is asked to call Norma Benson at 660-385-7734 or the OATS offi ce at 800-654-6287. NEW BUSINESS - A nominating committee comprised of Kathy Vivian and Betty Smith was appointed for the

selection of members for the volunteer committee to be voted on at the October meeting. Offi cers for 2013 will also be elected at that time. The OATS volunteers will pay a visit to the Macon County Commissioners in November to thank them for their continued support of OATS, Inc. Mary reported on the group’s visit to the Macon County Historical Museum. Merlyn Amidei gave an informative tour of the facility. Highlights of the tour were the pictures of service men and women donated by Macon residents, a size 29 shoe belonging to Robert Wadlow, fi rst cousin to OATS volunteer, Janet Wadlow, and the old player piano which Merlyn demonstrated. The volunteers had lunch at the Macon Senior Center following the tour. Mary reminded everyone to bring Best Choice labels and birthday money donations to the next meeting to be held on September17 . The meeting was adjourned. Sherree Webb, Northeast Regional Director, gave the volunteers a tour of the new OATS facility, and stated that an OATS open house is scheduled for May 1, 2013. OATS meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the OATS Northeast Offi ce (3006 Jim’s Road) and are open to the public. Call 800-654-6287 for information or a ride to the meeting. All OATS buses are handicapped excessible.

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Honor Flight RidersRecent events locally and worldwide

have compelled me to take a little turn on our regular theme.

Patriotism and pride in our country, military, and our veterans is always very strong in our community but there are events and certain times of the year that galvanize Americans and cause such a swell of pride it leaks out in tears. There’ve been a couple of these events over the last week, so Captain Comfort is taking a backseat this time.

First, let’s keep the young soldier visiting from Ft. Bragg as one of the Golden Knights in our prayers. Before the Kirksville Air Show on Sunday, he and another teammate were struck by a car on their bicycles during a physical training ride. He is a shining star, the fi nest example our Army has to offer, who has fought for us on deployments far, far away from Kirksville. It is our turn to fi ght for him, and prayers for this young man, the doctors, and the technology to heal this soldier are defi nitely in order.

Secondly, I was invited to ride with some 700 other motorcyclists to escort the Honor Flight back to Columbia last week and it was one of the most moving events I have ever participated in.

“Central Missouri Honor Flight” is a non-profi t organization created in 2009 to celebrate our veterans and to express our gratitude for their sacrifi ce during military service. Thanks to this organization, over 1,000 veterans have been able to visit Washington, D.C. to visit the beautiful monuments and memorials dedicated to their wars. Dedicated to each one of them. These trips are “built” around our aging veterans and are fully equipped to handle the mobility and medical needs of these men and women who all came back changed or challenged in some way.

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It’s an amazing organization that ensures these veterans know we remember, and that we are still grateful.

The ride itself was a little intimidating at fi rst because the busses and their precious cargo don’t arrive to Columbia till the late evening hours. The riders rallied at a truck-stop in Kingdom City. We began arriving around 8:30 and the bikes just kept coming, and coming! After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Blessing of the Bikes we lined up and waited for the “2 mile warning”. As the two mammoth busses passed, the Honor Flight Riders fell in behind, then pulled ahead in a miles long parade to the hotel that completed their trip. We each rode under an enormous American fl ag at the entry to the hotel and there were hundreds of people gathered to bring these men and women home, as there had been on every overpass and highway ramp along the route. There were bagpipers playing the fi ght songs of each military branch, young men and old men to help the travelers, fl ags, and tears. Lots and lots of tears as members of “the greatest generation” emerged happy but exhausted from their whirlwind day.

We rode every kind of bike imaginable, and we came from all walks of life; every age group, “race”, income level, and profession was represented, unifi ed for these old soldiers. Through all those differences shone the brightest thread that tied us all together, woven by the men and women we waited on. We are all Americans. We all owe the privilege of looking and being different to the freedoms these veterans defended so many years ago and the soldiers who carry the fl ag today. We thank you for your service and the privilege of bringing you home, from the bottom of our rumbling hearts.

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Pictured are the new offi cers for the La Plata Lions club for the year 2012-2013:. Duane Turner, 2nd Vice President: John Becker, Secretary; Robert Wheeler, President; Gary Cunninghanm, 1st Vice President; Richard Burns, Tail Twister. Absent from the picture is Don Miller, Treasurer. The Lion club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. They sponsor the Leo Club, La Plata High School Students, have eye glass collections, sponsor Girl and Boy State candidates, support the Missouri Eye Bank and the Leader Dog program.

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Members of The Amer-ican Legion Green Hills Post 57, to honor the vic-tims of the 9-11-2001 at-tack on the World Trade Twin Towers handed out stick fl ags to all students, staff, and faculty at the Bucklin R-II School on 9-11-12. Larry Kinnison, Post 57 Vice Commander stated, “So often tragic events lose their impor-tance though passage of time. As military veterans we cannot let our children forget we must be vigi-lant.”

Bucklin Legion Post Honors 9-11 Patriot’s Day

PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: Bucklin Legionnaires hand out United States fl ags in memory of 9-11-01 Patriot’s Day. Larry Kinnison Post 57 Vice Commander, Jim Kosman, and Leighton Reid Post 57 Chaplain.

Steve Rogers of Macon won 1st place in the Cross Road Cruisers car show, motorcycle class, with his 2001 Honda Shadow. Steve is the photographer for the Long Branch AARP Chapter # 5450.

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4C Wednesday, September 19, 2012The Home Press • Combo Edtion • North Edition website - maconhomepress.com

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Opened in 2004, A & B Ranch is a col-legial place for those who are interested in Ranch Horse, Two Man Sorting or Cutting Shows. The ranch boasts an in-door riding arena complete with restroom facilities and kitchen. An outdoor arena is currently under construction to expand the equine activities. Open year-round,

Mark Meighan, originally from North Ireland, is a 5th degree Master level in Youn Wha Ryu (yun-wa-roo), a style of Tae Kwon Do. He has been training for 25 years and teaching for 20 years. In addition, his wife Natalie, who has a higher rank, also teaches. They opened Macon Martial Arts School 10 years ago this week and loves being a part of the community. Mark and Natalie take part in charities every year and do their part to support the communities.

“There are many benefi ts to Martial Arts”, says Mark, including physical fi t-ness, self-defense, confi dence building, and goal setting. While martial arts is a form of self-defense, people are trained not to use it and their motto is “Never Give Up.”

The school in Macon is located at 127 Vine Street, and Mark also teaches in Linn, Randolph, Boone, Chariton and

Monroe counties as well as in Kansas City. The average time it takes to go from beginner to black belt is three to four years depending on the students dedication. Black belt is considered ad-vanced level but not expert as most be-lieve. There are 9 “Stripes” to earn after receiving a black belt. “That’s when the fun really starts!” said Mark.

The average cost is $45 per month and the student may train in any of the other schools across the country. New students are welcome at any time and come in all shapes and sizes. Mark says that every student, no matter what age and no matter how long they train, gets something out of it. “Once you train in martial arts, it’s something you will never forget.”

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On September 11th La Plata played Bevier in a conference game going 12 innings. Taylor Snodgrass hit a home run to tie it all up 2-2. With teams exchanging 2 run innings in the 10th when Taylor Snodgrass hits another home run and the 11th where they exchange 2 runs again.

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HR 3RBI, Dylan Hruska 1-5 3R RBI K, Lance Weber 4-5 3R 2B 3RBI 2SB, Ethan Baker. 0-3 R K BB, Marty Halley. 1-3 R 2RBI 2BB SB, Tagan Brookhart 0-4 R RBI SB, Collan Thrasher 2-4 2R K SB, Chase Wait 0-4 K SB, Lane Waddle 1-4 3R RBI K and Korbin Gunnels 0-1.

The Bevier “Double Ringers” horse-shoe club held their fi rst “Butch Coleman Memorial” Tournament at their pits in Bevier on Saturday, September 8, 2012. With over 32 pitchers attending includ-ing individuals and clubs from Clarence and Mexico. The day was a success with drawings throughout and Hamburgers and Hotdogs on the grill.

Following are the results of the tour-nament.

A Class Winners: 1st place Larry McAfee; 2nd place Wade Liebhart; 3rd place Junior Nute

Butch Coleman Memorial Tournament

B Class Winners: 1st place Robin Hendrix; 2nd place Kent Tate; 3rd place Josh Hendrix

C Class Winners: 1st place Dakota Nute; 2nd place Jasmine Greenwood; 3rd place Hunter Isgrig

Hillbilly Horseshoe Champion: Da-mon Bauchman

Drawing winners: 22 cal. Rifel donated by Shelmadine

Auto was won by Wade LiebhartSet of Horseshoes and case donated by

NHPA was won by George Cress

La Plata Softball ResultsIn the top of the 12th Molly Safl ey, Erin Boren and Tyra Douglas get base hits and scored 4 runs to put it away. .

On September 14th the girls played Cairo at La Plata. Cairo girls jumped out with 12 hits in the fi rst 2 innings and La Plata was unable to recover losing 2-17. Cairo just hitting to well drops La Plata to 8-6 overall.

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en’s Council will send $20 to each of our 7 college students. Lisa Nuhn gave a VBS report. The atten-dance ranged from 22-33 kids. $108 was collected for the VBS mission, Matt Weldy of Pioneer Bible Translators. NEMO Fam-ily Fellowship meeting will be held at Atlanta Christian Church on Oct. 4. We are to furnish pies. October is Minister Ap-preciation month. It was decided that it would be more meaningful if indi-viduals would send cards of appreciation instead of giving one monetary gift as a group. On October 6 a walk to end Alzheimer fund raiser will be held at Long Branch Lake. Trunk or Treat will be held in the city park on October 28. The youth group will have a fund raiser soup sup-per at that time. Prayer requests were given and Ruth Sullivan led in prayer. Dawn Moore Car-olyn Read gave devotions with a narration about trusting in God instead of complaining. Dawn also read Galatians 6:10 and Second Corinthians 13:11. Barbara Slaughter closed the meeting with prayer.

Women’s RetreatThe 25th annual SCCA

Women’s Retreat was held September 14 and 15 at Shelby Christian Assembly near Clarence. Speaker for the weekend was Karen Dye of Jeffer-son City. She spoke on the theme of Peace in the Home. Karen has a radio program on Spirit FM 90.7 in Kirksville and a TV show, Courageous Heart. Courageous Heart is aired on Thursdays on Direct TV Channel 369 and Dish Network Channel 267. Those from Atlanta Chris-tian Church who attended all or part of the retreat were: Barbara Slaughter, Dolores Harpster, Dawn Moore, Crystal Baker, Barbara Grubins, Carolyn Read, Sarah Brands, and Marsha Hammons.

Larry Fletcher visited Basil Hammons Wednes-day night.

Our nighttime tem-peratures have been in the 50’s, and up to 70-low 80’s during the day. 3/10 inch of rain came on Thursday. The farmers have been shelling corn. The beans are starting to turn. The cooler tempera-tures remind us that fall is on the way.

Christy Bristow and Dillon Huddleston, Niki-sha, Brooklyn and Kady Couch were Sunday sup-per guests of Connie and David Gunnels.

Eva Gallagher of Wash-ington, Iowa spent Friday thru Sunday with Marilyn Sinnock.

Saturday Eva Gallagh-er, Marilyn Sinnock, Terry Hill of Auvausse, Jim Hill of Clarence, Reverend Vernon and Meta Mag-gart, Dave and Roxanna Maggart of St. Joseph had lunch with Carolyn Hill in Clarence.

The Friends for La Pla-ta Preservation met Mon-day evening in La Plata Library.

Tanner Schultz visited Linda and Gary Pyle re-cently.

Monty Mac Ray and Matt Easley visited Sun-day with Gary and Linda Pyle.

Oklahoma Indians 4-H club met Tuesday evening at La Plata Baptist Family Life Center.

Richard Burns and Mel-vin Bissey attended Camp Sharon at Gravois Mills, Missouri on Saturday.

Atalpal II Club met Thursday at the home of Becky Mohan.

Ron Fry amd Floyd Sanders were Saturday evening guests of Ronda and Steve VanHara.

Ed and Madeline Mani-gold of Austin, Texas were visitors of Karen and Wal-ter Manigold this week. They also attended the Red Barn event in Kirks-ville Saturday.

Richard and Sharron Burns met Amy Burns in Columbia Friday evening to visit and enjoy supper together.

Gary and Linda Pyle celebrated Gary’s birthday by dining in Kirksville.

The Village of South Gifford held its monthly meeting this past week. They discussed the up-coming Chariton River Bike Rally Friday through Sunday in Gifford. It will include a Poker Run from Gifford to New Boston, New Cambria, Bevier, La Plata and back to Gifford. There will be a hog roast, carriage rides and music in the park.

Gary and Linda Pyle en-joyed hearing Mo Bandy and Gene Watson at Lake of the Ozarks recently.

Elmer Baptist Church had 20 in attendance for church on Sept. 9 and Pastor Zach Vicars spoke from Eph. 6:10-24.

Pastor Zach and Amy Vicars of Kirksville; Phil and Sarah Sanders and Dean and Pam Burris at-tended the Thousand Hills

Baptist Association An-nual meeting and supper on Sept. 9 at First Bap-tist Kirksville along with 120+ people. The speaker for the worship hour was Michah Fries, Senior Pas-tor of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Jo-seph.

Elmer Baptist Church had 13 in attendance for fellowship supper and business meeting Wednes-day night.

A nice crowd attended the Elmer Reunion on Sat-urday, September 15 and the weather was lovely.

Dean and Pam Burris attended worship service at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Milan on Sat-urday night. Pastor Zach Vicars from Elmer Bap-tist Church preached that night. Andrew Turner of Kirksville, a friend of Pas-tor Zach attended too.

Elmer Baptist Church had 18 for Sunday school and 19 for worship service on Sunday, September 16.

Pastor Zach scripture was from Math. 24: 1-14 about the end times and will be talking on this subject for the next 5 weeks.

Elmer Baptist Church had their mission study on Sunday afternoon with 4 in attendance. Next month we will have it right after church on Oct. 21. All are welcome.

SATISFIED 2012A revival for the Com-

munity of Elmer will be held Sunday, September 30-Wednesday, October 3 at 6 p.m. in the Elmer City Park. There will be food, worship and spirit-fi lled preaching. All are welcome.

Julie Kay and Sheridan Howe and Jacie Ham-mons and Josie visited Basil Hammons Friday night. Jacie and Josie stayed overnight with Ba-sil and Marsha.

Last Sunday Stephanie and Sam Marsh, Kelton, Colt, McKaylynn and Sa-mantha of New Cambria visited Lynn and Mary Carnahan for Grandpar-ent’s Day.

Bianca Carnahan of Moberly spent the week-end with Lynn and Mary Carnahan recently.

Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson went to Branson

for 3 days with the Atlanta Class of 1957 of which Wayne was a member.

Mae Graham and Rhoda Graham went to Moberly Wednesday.

Dustin Magers spent Friday with Rhoda Gra-ham and Mae Graham.

Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson attended Grand-parent’s Day in Salem for Cooper Beeson.

Shirley Harpster of Kansas City and Dolores Harpster attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary cel-ebration for Bill and Mary Beldon of Clarence. Do-lores is Bill’s sister.

Doug Beldon, Tim Har-vey, and Cathy Caroth-ers led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday morning. Cathy played the piano. Those attending were Norma Latimer, Blanche Hoffman, Geneva Oliver, Jim Hill, Lawrence Rice, Helen Griswold, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Grace Killen, Dolores White, Marilyn Stockmann, Mary Ger-trude Edwards, Frances Browne, and Birdie Judd. This afternoon, Bill Be-van was here to read to the residents.

Monday morning, it was back to school for the residents! Holly hosted a Spelling Bee and the champion speller was Blanche Hoffman. This afternoon, we welcomed our much loved Bingo Volunteers back! Delores Burmeister, Helen Sin-klear, Linda Barton, Shir-ley Kidwell, and Mary Lee Gingrich brought lots a great prizes for the resi-dents as they played their favorite game. Those playing were Marion Bryant, Larry Vaughn, Glenn Wallace, Darrell McDowell, Bob Rhoten, Geneva Oliver, Norma Latimer, Mary Gertrude Edwards, Mary Jane Rain-ey, Donave Still, Mildred Walter, Blanche Hoff-man, Grace Killen, Dolo-

res White, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Helen Griswold, Marilyn Stockmann, and Jaunita Garner, The grand prize winners were Glenn, Blanche, and Mildred.

Holly and the resi-dents played the Nintendo Wii Tuesday morning. Alex Craigg shared his Wii game, Deer Drive, for everyone to practice their shooting skills. Af-ter lunch, Vernon and Holly took Mildred Wal-ter, Cruse Ratliff, Bob Rhoten, Dolores White, Donave Still, Geneva Oli-ver, Grace Killen, Mary Jane Rainey, and Clar-ence Mueller on a bus ride around town for Yard of the Month. The recent rains have made the yards much greener and prettier.

Thursday was Spa Day! The residents always look forward to this day of pampering. Holly went room to room and offered manicures and massag-es. The residents played Bingo this afternoon. Ev-eryone won prizes and the grand prize winners were Lois Schwanke, Marilyn Stockmann, and Norma Latimer.

We would like to thank the Family of Pauline Wood, Carla Koontz, and Wanda Hustead for their recent donations to the Care Center. Have a won-derful week!

Gary Simmons, Agent

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Paige Carroll, Brie and Micah of Plano, Iowa were recent weekend guests of David and Patsy Eitel. While David Carroll and Caleb attended a church meeting in Kansas City.

Monty Eitel of Man-hattan, Kansas spent from Friday through Monday with David and Patsy Ei-tel.

Christine Bohnet of Ankeny, Iowa and Seth Bohnet of Las Vegas were Labor Day weekend guests of Lenora Grear.

Neal Matticks of New York and Gwen Gash of Dallas, Texas were La-bor Day weekend guests of Merl and Shirley Mat-ticks. Also visiting were Barbara Maitland of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Jay and Toni Matticks and Chase.

Recent visitors of Mar-teena Gunnels have been Nancy Heck, Marge Stow of Macon and Jim Hogen-son of Ethel.

Sunday dinner guests of Verna Buck were Bobby Buck, Eddie Buck, Mike Buck, Bobbi Hamlin, WR and Barbara Buck, Nancy and Eva and a foreign ex-change student.

Pat Thomas of Kiln, Mississippi returned home Tuesday, September 6th after spending the Labor Day weekend with Jerry and Peggy Thomas and family.

Reverend and Mrs. Carl Helm of Merriam, Kan-sas spent from Tuesday through Thursday with Jerry and Peggy Thomas.

Leland Collins, Alma Baker, Wanda Sederwall,

Farmer’s WifeDora Lovingier and Verna Buck assisted with Bin-go Friday at the La Plata Nursing Home.

Tom Ruttinger and Kenny Shaffer joined Red Roberts for music Tues-day afternoon at La Plata Nursing Home. Duane Chrisman, Carl Camp-bell, Ray Kirkpatrick and Dean and Barbara Green joined them on Thursday evening. Also visiting were Dolores Davis, Su-san Calef, Oscar Shaffer, Linda Montgomery, Her-man Truitt, Joan Chrisman and several residents.

William Fredman un-derwent surgery, Sep-tember 10th at Northeast Regional Medical Cen-ter and returned home on Wednesday evening. Rick and Dolores Silvers and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jones of Kansas City spent from Sunday to Thursday in the Fredman home. Also visiting were Robert and Garna Fredman, Larry and Debbie Fredman, Jennifer Fredman, Jeff Hall, Mar-guerite Hodges and David Hodges.

Leola Schneider re-turned to La Plata Nursing Home after having surgery and an extended stay at Northeast Regional Medi-cal Center in Kirksville. Her family has been with her while she recuperates.

Andy and Rhonda Eitel and Athena were Labor Day guests of Jackie and Lavon Eitel.

Jackie and Lavon Eitel visited recently with Ed-die and Carol Green in Macon.

Callao ChatterMACON COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH The Macon County Cowboy Church met Thursday evening, September 6, at 36 & 3 One Stop in Callao. Al Lowe opened the meeting and Jayne Roberts offered a prayer. Perry and Rebecca Martin, from Kaseyville Baptist Church, presented a musical concert. Dutch Whittaker from Brookfi eld assisted them with electric

guitar accompaniment. Jim Brennan sang several hymns of praise. Perry Martin closed the meeting with prayer.The group will meet again Thursday evening, September 13th, at the same location and time. Everyone is welcome.

If you have any news for Callao Chatter, contact Jayne Roberts or email to rplace@cvalley.net

Bucklin BitsLINDBERG’S

CHRISTMAS IN SEP-TEMBER

This was the second year the descendants of the late Halmer and

Inez Lindberg decided to meet early for Christ-mas. Lynda and Dennis Sprague hosted the family gathering at the Brook-fi eld Country Club Sept, 9, 2012. There were 55 family members present. Stacy Bragg, Brookfi eld, was a guest and celebrated her birthday with the fam-ily.

The Lindbergs raised their family north of Buck-lin in the Pleasant Grove community. However the only one that still has a Bucklin address is Pearl Miller who was the oldest person present.

Family members drove from as far away as Frank-lin, North Carolina and Wichita, Kansas just to be with the family for the early Christmas.

Guest story teller was Taylor Sappington, Brookfi eld. She recited two children’s story books from memory. She was accompanied by her

mother. Taylor is the granddaughter of Jessie Sappington, Bucklin.

Beautiful weather made the day enjoyable inside and out.

Gary and Birney Belfi eld will host the family next year and will choose the date for it to be held.

CWF MEETSPresident Judy Bakke

called the September meeting of the Christian Women’s Fellowship to order at 1:45 p m on the 11th. Following the re-citing of the CWF prayer the group sang ‘An Eve-ning Prayer’. Judy gave the worship using an ar-ticle titled ‘Two Pieces of Wood’.

Secretary Patsie Hughes read the minutes of the August meeting and they were accepted as read. Treasurer Jean Still presented the treasurer re-port which was accepted as read.

Worship and study chairman Dena Peterson gave her report. October 9, Jean Still will have the worship. Patsie Hughes is to bring the study with Betty Jo Shoemaker and Jean Still serving as host-esses.

The kitchen committee had nothing to report at this time.

Jean Still asked for help gathering Christian mate-rial such as Sunday School study books, Bibles, class pamphlets and hand -outs . Jean will see that the materials collected will be

taken to a group who gives all items to be recycled to churches and organiza-tions in need

of material. She is told some of the materials will be used and then passed on to others going through as many as half a dozen hands.

Emily Switzer gave the study. She spoke on in-formation from a booklet, ‘A Woman God Can Use’. Emily gave examples from scripture of the vari-ety of ways God used the women of that day. How does He use the women of today? Is it harder to be a woman of faith in the year

2012 than in the days of old? In closing Em-ily read from the Book of Proverbs chapter 31 vers-es 10 through 31.

Following the CWF benediction refreshments were served by hostesses Dena Peterson and Doris Noah assisted by Linda Hensley.

ON THE SICK LISTCarmin (Cunningham)

Young is a patient at the North Kansas City Hospi-tal taking a series of treat-ments. A card shower has been requested for Carmin as she celebrates her birth-day on September 18th.

The address is North Kansas City Hospital, 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, Kansas City Mo. 64116. Room 503

Carmin is known local-ly as the daughter of Ralph and Frances Cunningham-Bigger. She is a gradu-ate of Bucklin R2 High School class of 1961.

Sandy Riddle was a sur-gical patient in Moberly Regional Memorial Hos-pital for a couple of days. She is home recovering at this time.

DATES TO RE-MEMBER

Civic Club meets Sep-tember 20th, in the home of Peggy Finney at 7:00 p m.

Citizen’s Appreciation Dinner is September 27th, in the community build-ing in the park. Serving is from 11:30 till 12:30 with the door prize being drawn at noon. The meal is free

and donations are not ac-cepted.

ODDS ‘N ENDSTake a look at the new

red and white street signs when you get to town. Bob Walters is getting the old ones replaced as time permits.

This is a great improve-ment for we did not notice how faded the old green and white ones were until the new ones are being put

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Come have dinner with Judge Tucker and his family.

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The Elmer Reunion was held on Saturday, September 15th, the Baby Show was held at 1:00 p.m. Winners in the 0-6 month age category were: Girls - 1st Place, Kinsley Jones, daughter of Danny and Sarah Jones of La Plata and 2nd Place, Quinci Jo Jeffcoat, daughter of Sammie Jo Jeffcoat of La Plata, Missouri. Boys - 1st Place, Mirek O’Haver, son of Abby Smithson and Michael O’Haver of La Plata, Missouri.

Winners in the 13-18 month age category were: Girls - 1st Place, Renee Wehner, daughter of Haley Vansickle and James Wehner of Elmer, Missouri; Boys - 1st Place - Aydin Gunnels, son of Derrick Gunnels of La Plata, Missouri and Sierra Maloney of Troy, Missouri, 2nd Place, J. Dean Burkholder, son of Connie and Jon Burkholder of Elmer, Missouri and 3rd Place, Liam Young, son of Andrea Howe of Macon, Missouri.

Winners in the 7-12 month age category were: Girls - 1st Place, Rylee Lewis, daughter of Colt and Shannon Lewis of La Plata, Missouri.

Winners in the 25-35 month age category were: Girls - 1st Place, Brihana Williams, daughter of Cody Shears of Macon, Missouri and Shawnee Williams of Greentop, Missouri; Boys - 1st Place, Steven Smothers, son of Sam and Shari Smothers of Elmer, Missouri.

The Little Miss and Mister was held after the baby show. Winners in the 4 year old age group were: Girls - 1st Place, Aislynn Bender, daughter of Brian and Lisa Bender of Elmer, Missouri and 2nd Place, Sarah Drake, daughter of Chris and Beth Drake of Elmer, Missouri; Boys - 1st Place, Paxtyn Jones, son of Sarah and Danny Jones of La Plata, Missouri.

Winners in the 5 year old age group were: Girls - 1st Place, Ashlynn Lewis, daughter of Colt and Shannon Lewis of La Plata, Missouri.

Fun At The Elmer Reunion

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The Battle Of Painter Creek saw just one soldier killed, a Confederate who was trying to swim his horse across the creek. PAGE D2

Northeast Missouri was an important part of the Civil War, for both the Union and Confederate Armies. If you would like more information regarding our history in the war, please contact the Macon County Historical Society.

Meet two young brothers from New Cambria who participate in Civil War Reenactments throughout the region. PAGE D3

Discover local landmarks that held signifi gance during the Civil War, and fi nd a schedule for A Day OfRemembrance.PAGE D4

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Isaac John-son Lucas born in Macon, MO in 1845 and is believed to be the young-est soldier in Macon County during the Civil War.

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Isaac Johnson Lucas, The Youngest Soldier in Macon County

in Resaca, GA and transferred to Andersonville. He completed his service and was mustered out on June 12, 1865.

Lucas passed away in 1919 at the age of 74 and was buried at Mt. Salem Cemetery in Macon County.

ISAAC JOHNSON LUCAS

The traditional story of the Battle of Painter Creek began in early August of 1862 and saw just one sol-dier killed, a Confederate who was trying to swim his horse across the creek.

That story was printed in the 1910 Macon County history by Edgar White after the story was told to him by an old man called “Uncle Charley Cole-man”. There were no re-cords to back up the tale, but Uncle Charley told them that he had been there and remembered it all. Uncle Charley’s ver-sion has been accepted for generations and would be today had it not been for a letter from Emma West to Richard S. Brownlee, Di-rector of the State Histori-cal Society of Missouri.

Brownlee did some research and determined that Uncle Charley’s ver-sion was not historically accurate. Brownlee called it “only folklore” and sent along an account of the battle from the “Offi cial Records of the Rebellion”. This account was written a few days after the skir-mish.

“I feel it is likely that the Offi cial Records re-port is more accurate”, Brownlee said, “I think that the engagement took place between Colonel Jo-seph Porter’s Confederate troops and Colonel James McFerran’s First Missouri Union Cavalry”.

From “War of the Re-bellion: Offi cial Records of the Union and Con-federate Armies”. This excerpt is from Series I Volume XIII, Washing-ton: Government Printing Offi ce, 1885.

The offi cial version makes the battle a major one in which at least 22 were killed and 60 wound-

Battle of Painter Creek

Occurring on August 8, 1862, fi ve miles north of Stockton (now New Cambria) between Col. Joseph Potter’s Confederates and Federal regiments un-der command of Lieutenant-Colonel Woolfolk was part of a wide-spread plan to surround and capture Porter with the 2,000 recruits he was trying to get southward for service in the Confederate Army.In the curious engagement beginning before noon and continuing until dark there was only one casu-ality. A Confederate swimming his horse across the stream fell and was drowned.

ed. It refers to “Panther” Creek, another name for “Painter” Creek in those days. Panthers, or moun-tain lions, were sometimes called “Painters” in the lo-cal slang.

Here is the offi cial ver-sion as written by Col. McFerran and attested by Maj. James Rainsford, As-sistant Adjutant General of St. Joseph.

“On the 6th of August, a notorious guerrilla and outlaw named Wicklin was shot, and on the 7th, a notorious guerrilla named Daniel Hale was also shot by our troops in the forks of the Grand River. The guerrillas in the forks of the Grand River were scat-tered in all directions by troops from this post.

“On the 9th (8th) Lieu-tenant-Colonel Woolfolk, with about 400 men, at-tacked Porter’s band of about 1500 men on Pan-ther Creek, near where the Hannibal and Saint Joseph Railroad crosses the Chariton River and af-ter an engagement of six hours, night put a stop to the confl ict.

“In this engagement, it is reported that Porter lost 20 killed and 50 wounded and Lt. Col. Woolfolk had two killed and ten wound-ed. Lt. Col. Woolfolk will make a detailed report on this engagement to your headquarters.

“On the night of the 9th (8th) I joined Lieutenant-Colonel Woolfolk, with 130 men, under Lieuten-ant-Colonel Thompson of the Fifth Cavalry, Mis-souri State Militia. Early in the evening, after the engagement, Porter be-gan his retreat north along the Chariton. Our men were on the march about 2 o’clock the next morning in hot pursuit, and came up with Porter’s rear at Walnut Creek, where they had prepared an ambus-cade for our reception. A few rounds of canister put them in fl ight and we con-tinued in pursuit. About 4 o’clock in the afternoon we came up to his rear guard, at Sears’ Ford, up the Chariton River, where an engagement took place,

in which we had 1 killed and 10 wounded of the First Regiment of Caval-ry; 7 of the First Infantry; and 3 of the Fifth Regi-ment of Cavalry, all Mis-souri State Militia, among them Captain Peery of the First Regiment and Ser-geant-Major Linville, of the Fifth.

“Porter’s loss is un-known, but must have been considerable. One we know was mortally wounded and an eye-witness represented the ground they occupied as bloody, and indicated that many had been killed or wounded in the fi ght and removed.

“We turned back from

the Chariton, not being able to get our artillery and ammunition over the river, and our men being exhausted, we reached Laclede on the night of the 12th instant, and on the next morning joined Gen-eral Loan and began the pursuit of Poindexter.

“All offi cers and men constituting my command behaved with great gal-lantry and energy, and it would be invidious, if not possible to discriminate where all did their whole duty so nobly.

“All of which is re-spectfully submitted. Your obedient servant, James McFerran”.

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Kelton, age 9 and Colt, age 8 are brothers from New Cambria, MO. They are the son of Sam and Stephanie Marsh. Kelton and Colt also have two sisters, McKaylynn age 5 and Samantha age 3.

The two boys have al-ways loved John Wayne movies and old westerns or anything that had to do with cowboys and sol-diers. Through the years the boys have collected several books, Civil War toys and fl ags. In April of 2011 Sam and Stephanie took the boys to their fi rst “Civil War” Reenactment at Kirksville, MO. They loved it and have been keeping in touch with the enactors ever since. The highlight during their Kirksville trip was that they were allowed to shoot the canon during the reenactment.

CHICAMANGA RIVER STATE OF GEORGIA NOVEMBER 28, 1863

Dear Father and Mother,

It is with the greatest pleasure that I seat myself to drop you a few lines. May fi nd you all well and healthy. I am happy to inform you that I am pleased to think that the Lord has spared me through the battles of last Tuesday and Wednesday. My regi-ment were in front of skirmishing. It were a tremen-dous hard fi ght for the rebels were on LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN and held a strong position along what is called MISSION RIDGE and besides that they had the mountains fortifi ed. The enemy’s front were about six miles long and had breastworks all along the line and we had to face this cannon in a heap of places where we could not bring our cannon to bear on the enemy on the account of the height of the mountains. Consequently our infantry had to face the enemy cannon and fi ght their infantry and climb the steep Rocky Mountains. Also well our brigade had the honor of taking LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN and the one brigade of rebs and the second day our division took another brigade on MISSION RIDGE and before sundown the second day the enemy were running in all directions. We gave Old Bragg and Buckner a good thrashing and took about ten thousand prisoners and a good many cannon. And Thursday morning we started after the enemy and ran them out of here about RINGOLD GEORGIA and there Bragg made another stand yesterday and we whipped them again and took four more pieces of cannon and more prisoners and ran them out again. Our lost a good many in the BATTLE OF RINGOLD.

The 27th Reg. of MO got shut out of being in the BATTLE OF RINGOLD of Gen. Osterhaus left us here at Chicamanga River to guard a bridge con-cequently we were not in the last days fi ght. Our brigade lost considerable of men yesterdays fi ght including commissioned offi cers. Our brigade had to do nearly all the big at the BATTLE OF RINGOLD and that is the reason they got cut to pieces, so Thank God we whipped them at both places.

Well, I will have to close my short letter for it is getting late. I should not have written as soon but I thought I would write a few lines to let you know that I were still safe. My regiment lost twelve men killed and wounded nine.

Send my best love and compliments to you all. Well Mary I received your and Winny’s letters and I shall answer it.

This is rebel paper captured on MISSION RIDGE near Chattonoga.

Remain your son and brother till death.William and Sussan Shoush

A Letter HomeYoung Brothers Participate in Civil War Activities

You can ask the boys just about any question of the Civil War and they can answer it. The two were asked to help teach about the Civil War for a New Cambria High School his-tory class. “That was fun” stated 9 year old Kelton.

“We took the boys to the Macon County His-torical Society Museum to view all the Civil War items”. Said their mother, Stephanie Marsh. “They just love history and ev-erything to do with the Civil War”.

Kelton and Colt are looking forward to the day they can reenact them-selves. “You have to be 8yrs old to be a Medical, Powder Monkey or a Flag Boy” said Colt. Going to the reenactments they have made good friends with a group of reenactors of the 12th Missouri Cav-

alry. These men allowed them to ride the horses, shoot the guns and can-nons.

The two have attended several reenactments in-cluding; Kirksville in April of 2011, Booneville in June of 2011, Florida in June of 2011, Lamoni, IA in Sept. 2011, Kirksville in August of 2012 and Lamoni, IA over this past Labor Day Weekend.

When the boys play or “reenact” at home, they used to be on opposite sides, until they decided to band together as confeder-ate soldiers. They are now training their sisters to be Union Soldiers so they can have more reenactments at their home. “There’s nev-er a dull moment” stated their father, Sam Marsh.

When asked the ques-tion “Where would you like to go on a vacation if

you could choose”?, Kel-ton answered to see Stone Wall Jacksons battle place while Colt answered to see the place of the Battle of Gettysburg .

Later the boys were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. You might be expecting to hear the “military” as their answer; however you would be way off. Kelton wants to live in Africa and help with endangered ani-mals whereas Colt wants to farm in Missouri. Both boys plan on keeping up with the reenactments and participating whenever they can.

Both Kelton and Colt are active in Cub Scouts and the Bevier Baptist Church Awanas.

Pictured above are Colt and Kelton in their Civil War dress. The two brothers from New Cambria have always loved old western movies and anything that has to do with soldiers.

From The Paris Mercury, June 9, 1865

Death Of Daniel BartonWe understand that on Wednesday of last week,

a squad of militia from Macon County arrested Daniel Barton, of Shelby County, and the next day, while on their return with him to Macon City (Macon) they shot him. He had but recently returned home from a long imprisonment in the military prison at Chicago. We understand that those who killed him charged him with being an accomplice of some bushwhackers who lately made a raid through that section of the country. He was some 40 years of age, and leaves a wife and 11 children.

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Schedule of Events9:30-2:30

MCHS Museum Civil War artifacts (Sally Watts)

Civil War Flags and other Military Book signing by Becky Grady

Fairgrounds Lunch at Flywheel Kitchen 11:00-1:00

Artisans and Vendors 9:30-2:30North side of town 9:30-11:30

Stagecoach Inn –Albert Larrabee, Mayor of MaconJackson Street Park-John Curless and Alexander Dockery

St. Agnes Hall-Gen. Odon Guitar and Reuben EbermanPhillips Place- Quilt Show, Sarah Spencer Eberman, Robert Bevier, Dulcimer

music (Ina Cason)Courthouse- Maj. Thomas Moody, Abraham Lincoln, Gov. Hamilton Gamble,

Caleb Bingham 9:45 & 10:30Presbyterian Church- Capt. Ben Eli Guthrie, History of the church (Anne

Roeder), Organ music (Carol Chalgren)Little Museum- Kate Doneghy

DowntownRoving musician – Clive Renfroe

Capt. Ben Stone, John Henry Griffi n, DisplaysSouth side of town 12:30-2:30

Prison Site- Gen. Lewis Merrill, Capt. Griffi n Frost, Capt. Charles Mathies, Gen. John McNeil, Mary

Hotel Site- Franc B. Wilkie, Brig. Gen. Stephen Hurlbut, William HarrisStockade Site- William Adams, Sadie, Anna Clark, Pastor, Col. William

Forbes, cannon (re-enactors)Hospital- Dr. David B. Allen, Harris family

Tent setting (re-enactors)(Please carpool to Woodlawn Cemetery if possible)

Woodlawn Cemetery approx. 2:50Tribute to Soldiers- Eddie Troy

Freedom’s 48- Becky Grady, authorRemembrance- Neil Block

The Allen house, a large two-story home lo-cated at 301 W. Goggin St. Macon, MO was used as a boarding house for the railroad workers. It was then taken over by the Union during the war and used as a hospital for both Union and Confed-erate soldiers for sickness rather than injuries. The only real battle in Macon County during the war was the Battle of Paint-er Creek, north of New

A Day of RemembranceSeptember 29, 2012

Macon, Missouri

Civil War Landmarks

Cambria. A house once located

at 105 W. Goggin St. in Macon was once an old German church prior to the Civil War. It was completely destroyed dur-ing the war piece by piece and used for fi rewood. Soldiers were burning the fl ooring, pews and even the hymnals in churches all over town to stay warm.

On East Rollins there once stood a distinguished looking red brick home

that was the site of the “ladies lodge” during the Civil War. Many times ladies would travel with the soldiers and this was where they congregated during the day. The house was one of those that was dismantled and burned to stay warm. The house here now was built after the war and was said to be “reconstructed from the soldier’s fond memories’, similar to the original.

Pictured above is the Allen House in Macon. There are several historic loca-tions throughout the county. This house was originally a boarding house for railroad workers, but was used as a hospital during the war.