C M C M Y K Y K In Store ECRWSS l Monday, February 6, 2017 POSTAL US POSTAGE PAID a RESIDENT Vol. 3 No. 6 • Macon, MO 63552 • 1 Section • 12 Pages MACON, MO PERMIT #6 s s e r AJ's Eat and Drink Reopens P ne m o H e h T m r o r f n o i uat c i l b u P e e e r oh F T A J By Sheryl Beadles A popular eatery in Macon has reopened its doors after a devastating fire in December 2015. AJ's Eat and Drink and the Pear Tree at 1407 N. Missouri Street re- opened on December 8, 2016. “Ithink we're new and improved,” said Mike Abadessa, co-owner. Everything in the restaurant is brand-new. There is updated décor and a menu very similar to the previous menu. A new addition to the restau- rant is an expresso coffee bar. It opens at 7 am on the days the restaurant is open and stays open all day long. Pastries are also available with the THIRD QUARTER expresso bar. There are also plans to bring back the restaurant's famous cinnamon rolls. There are two meeting room available for reservation. Page 8A The menu includes, but is not limited to, the Pear Tree's famous onion rings, lobster, tenderloin, salads and steak. AJ's Eat and Drink and the m Pear Tree is open Tuesday through Saturday with a full menu beginning JoThue rnal at 11 am. Abadessa's father, Al, start- ed with 7 or 8 restaurants A Free Publication from The Home Press in 1956. AJ's Eat and Drink 115 N. Rubey opened in 2011. The Pear Macon, Missouri 63552 Tree, which was located in Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm Bevier, burned to the ground in 2012. After that, the two 215 S. Gex restaurants combined and La Plata, Missouri 63549 serve food which both res- Mon. & Tues. 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed. 9:00am - 12:00pm taurants offered. Macon: 660-395-HOME Helping Your Child Avoid Gossiping La Plata: 660-332-4431 Fax: 660-395-MCHP [email protected] By Janice Brown softer techniques. An example of a direct response is to let the [email protected] It's hard to avoid, but just about everywhere we go we are person talking know that what they are saying will probably bombarded with gossip and rumors. On magazine covers, we hurt the person the rumors are about and you would like to talk STAFF can’t help but see celebrity break-ups, hook-ups and arrests. about something else. Other techniques include changing the Shon Coram/Publisher Sharon Coram/Design Editor On electronic media, we witness rumors and lies about anyone subject or walking away from the chatter. LeeAnn Lingard/Macon Office Manager famous including our elected officials. From people we know, 3) Explain that sometimes people gossip because they are Randy Bunch/La Plata Office we hear the latest personal information about friends, family angry or upset. Talk about what to do in this circumstance, such Sheryl Beadles /Staff Reporter and even acquaintances. And of course, most of us are guilty of as talking directly to that friend instead of talking about him Bob Kunkel/Sales Shelby Cole/Office Assistant indulging in sharing gossip, too. or her. If your child does not feel comfortable talking directly, Sometimes, it just feels good to dish with a friend, and suggest role playing a conversation they might have. Even if sometimes we feel justified by a real concern about, or your child ultimately decides not to talk to the friend about the frustration with, someone's behavior. But when chatter turns issue, it is important that children vent their feelings and not to divulging private information about someone else, the talk hold them in. can be destructive. Gossip and rumors can be devastating to the 4) Discuss safe people to confide in if your child is upset. person the rumors are about, the community and even to the Suggest if your child wants to talk to you about anything, Reading Across Missouri 2017 person gossiping. including other people, he or she is always welcome to talk With all of the rumors and gossip swirling around us, how do confidentially to you, their parent or guardian. (And do keep HSaamve’s y dooug Pe uvneard eferrsltt oltiko ed 4 yEonu grl& idsho,g F ur5enndce hros atannndd esv yePonu M?a oSrasgme CVeoadne A! 1rsd0ale Adid. In fact, we help children avoid participating in this behavior especially the information confidential, as you promised.) Decide which This is the story of Jim the Wonder Dog — a Llewellin Setter living in the 1930s who when we might be guilty of gossiping ourselves? Here are several other adults might be good choices to talk to: a trusted family amazed everyone with his ability to follow any command, hunt like a champion, and even predict the future. tips: member, a favorite teacher, or a specific member of the clergy Was Jim really sLupear s mPartl, oar jtusat ve rBy wlelol traoinedd? W Dhat erxaicvtly edo animals know, and how much of our language can they truly understand? These questions 1) Remind children that talking about other people’s private are a few examples. Mand mooren arde exaployre,d tFhroeughb thre sutoray orf ay un iq6ue, d o2g’s 0rem1ar7kab lea lif eb in l“Joim od the Wonder Dog.” business can cause hurt feelings. When the rumors reach the 5) Speak up when you hear children talking about others. dYorur inevwsepa pwer wiilll plub lbish e“Ji mh thee Wlodnde ra Dotg” tthrhougeh thCe sthatewridies retadiinag n effort organized by the Missouri Press Foundation to have young readers inside person who the rumors are about (and they usually do), that Sometimes it’s fine to be a “fly on the wall” and to listen and not Cthehir cuomrmucnithy n eiwnspa petrsh in e20 17m. Foru a clomtpiapnionu terachper oguisdee, vi sirt oom mo-nie.com and use the download code: teachmo17. person will most likely be very upset. This could end their engage with kids and their friends. But when kids know adults from 1pm-5pm sponsored by Xi Written by Carolyn Mueller • Illustrated by Christopher Grant friendship. Talk with children about how it might feel to have can hear them, and the adults don’t do anything when kids say Kappa Delta. friends talking about their personal information. It can be something inappropriate, kids think what they said is okay. helpful for children to understand how it would feel if this were 6) Model good behavior by not talking about other people’s Richard k e r to happen to them. Doing this can build empathy. By gossiping, private business, especially in front of children. Even when it n a children open themselves up to repercussions such as rumors appears that children are not paying attention to what we say, h l c being spread about them. The person who was gossiped about is they see and hear more than we think. If you make the mistake S for often so angry and hurt that they start talking about the people of gossiping, take responsibility for it. Let your child know you who hurt them. The cycle continues, and more people are hurt made a mistake and your goal is to not gossip. Macon City Council and angry. By utilizing these tips, you can give your children a better Paid for by R. Schlanker 2) Brainstorm some good techniques to use when gossip is awareness of the negative effects of gossip, and some techniques being shared. Come up with some direct approaches and some to avoid it. VISIT OUR WEBSITE EAGLE TOWNSHIP Part 1 – FOR THE ONLINE EDITION! Blackwell/Moccasinville and Axtell By Merlyn Amidei, Macon County Historical Society done a program as Elizabeth Blackwell telling about the land area of Macon County from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 William and Elizabeth (Lynch) Blackwell were the first white up to and becoming Macon County in 1837.)  Before Macon residents in what would become Eagle Township. (It was County was organized, James H. Blackwell was born to William originally part of Independence Township.) Blackwell was born and Elizabeth in 1834.  He was the first white child born in what in Madison County, Kentucky, January 18, 1797. He came to is now Eagle Township.  James later joined the Confederacy Macon County on the 12th of April, 1831. At that time Macon during the Civil War as a sergeant major of Bevier’s regiment, County was a part of Randolph County. Soon to follow were M. S. G. He later served as an officer under Colonel Cockrell Nathan Richardson, John Walker and their families.  The place commanding units in the battles of Big Driwood Creek, was then known as the Blackwell Settlement but soon took the Lexington, and Lone Jack. name of Moccasinville because that is what they wore.  No one In 1829 Elizabeth’s parents moved to Missouri and lived just had leather to make shoes.  For a few years Blackwell would northwest of them.  After her mother died her father moved hitch up his oxen to the covered wagon and head to Hannibal. in with them.  Her parents are buried in the Powel-Pennick He picked up supplies that came up the Mississippi River from Cemetery.  Her father, Henry Lynch, is one of the five known St. Louis and brought them back to the settlements.  (I have Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Macon County.  See EAGLE TOWNSHIP, Page 2A Does saving this PARFKRINEGE Kirksville - St. Louis make you happy? $52 * from Why drive when you can save money and get to your happy place faster? Be there in an hour for easy connections. each way including all taxes and fees Kirksville St. Louis Arrive at happy. capeair.com 800-CAPE-AIR *Fares are subject to availability and other conditions. Fares may change without notice, and are not guaranteed until ticketed C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 2A FEBRUARY 6, 2017 The Journal Eagle Township Lear to Retire, Black Diamond Continued from Page 1A Jubilee Will Continue changes. He said materials and equipment have seen quite a bit of upgrading and people use a lot bigger lodes for projects than they used to. The meter system has also been changed a lot. When Lear first started, most members of the Coop used to read their own meters. The company now uses RF radio frequency meters that can be read faster and can help members be restored more quickly when problems arise. There was also no computer in the When Macon County was organized the mail from the Stagecoach Inn.  If warehouse when Lear began working. in 1837, Moccassinville and Box Ankle Blackwell was off to get the supplies, then The warehouse has moved three times were in the running to be the county seat.  S. B. Hanner, John Gooding or Nathan since he has been there. Lear said that Box Ankle was chosen and the name Richardson would go get the mail for the anyone who may be interested in working was changed to Bloomington.  Blackwell whole community.  That didn’t work very there needs to understand that things was one of the first Judges. It wasn’t long well, so the post office closed and a new By Sheryl Beadles change a lot. They need to be acceptable until more settlers came to the area and one opened just to the east called Sumner After nearly 40 years working for of change and need to be able to follow businesses started.  Dabney Garth was Post Office.  It was located along the St. Macon Electric Cooperative, Bill Lear government regulations. the first one to open a dry goods store Louis, Kansas City, Northern Railroad has decided it is time to take it “easy.” “I really enjoy the customers and all the in the township.  John Floyd was the (Wabash) so the mail was dropped off by Turning 68 on February 1 helped make guys I work with,” Lear said. He stated first blacksmith.  The first church was the train.  Eventually the Axtell Post Office his mind up about retiring. Although he they have become like family. a Methodist one and the preacher was opened in 1898 and remained opened has enjoyed his job tremendously, he felt As for taking it “easy” after retirement? Abram Still – the father of A. T. Still.  Rev. until 1931 and the mail then came from 68 was “old enough.” Lear really won’t be doing that very Still was also one of the early doctors, Macon.  The Axtell Country Store and gas Lear began his career in 1977 as a much. He volunteers with his church and not only in the township but also in the station (pictured) was operated by Elrod janitor. He performed those duties other organizations, plays at the Black county.  The Blackwells were members of & Morton.  Like most other country stores for approximately 1 ½ years before he Diamond Jubilee, and has family he the Methodist Church and are buried in they carried a variety of merchandise.  started reading meters. He did that for wants to visit. Lear and his wife, Sandy, the Bellview Cemetery.  Elizabeth made They had the advantage of not only the six months before starting work in the have three children: Patrick, Kansas City; history again in 1839 when she gave birth local trade, but also several customers warehouse where he has been ever since. Cody, Linn; and Carrie, Hannibal. They to Nancy, the first girl born in Macon would stop coming off Highway 63.  Later Working in the warehouse means he fills also have seven grandchildren. He can’t County. the Muff Antique Shop which was next materials for jobs and helps take care of wait to go see them and have time to The Moccasinville school started in about door, expanded into the old post office. It the materials. visit. 1860-61.  There were three different sites was operated by Carl and Winnie Muff. In his many years of working for Macon See Page 5A for Bill’s monthly article for the school buildings but they were all When the store would get too crowded Electric Cooperative, Lear has seen many about the Black Diamond Jubilee. located on the Goodrich farm.  The name there would be an auction and then Carl changed to Duck Creek when the school would fill it up again.  “Understanding Autism From the Other was moved across the creek – “so named I found an article in the Macon because a man fell into the creek and got Chronicle-Herald  Jan 25, 1946, where the Side of the Wall” a good ducking.”  It remained open until Macon County Hatchery had expanded 1939 when the students were transported to Axtell just west of the antique store.  to other area schools.  Then in 1942 it N. E. Gilbert, manager, reported “chicks Aaron Likens,  Autism Ambassador reopened until 1953 when it closed for were shipped to 45 of the 48 states and for Easter Seals Midwest presented at good. Jane Marsh was the last teacher. the farthest distance was to a poultry Macon Middle School January 30th, (Bill Hall with the MCHS has and still is raiser in Quinto, Equador.”  That would 2017. Over 60 parents and educators doing research on this area.) have been quite a journey for those little attended.  He gave a very vivid picture The Blackwell Post Office didn’t open chicks.  I’m sure they probably left by of of what it is like grow up as a child/ until 1872 when the Eagle Township was train from Axtell, but wonder how they adult with autism.  He is the author organized.  Up until that time, Blackwell got to Equador?  There’s always a mystery of “  Finding Kansas: Living and would go to Macon City maybe twice a in history! Decoding Asperger’s Syndrome”. month when he could, and picked up Samaritan quired interfaces by late 2017. 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Richard and Sharron Burns were Sunday visitors of Congratulations to the LHS January students of the Bud and Donna Seibold. Amy Burns of Columbia spent month! L-R: 7th Grade - Heidi McKim; 8th Grade - the day with her parents, Sharron and Richard Buns, Fri- Laney Jackson; 9th Grade - Addison Belfield; 10th Grade day. - Brianna Bingham; 11th Grade - Kendrick Payne; 12th The La Plata Lions Club met Tuesday evening with Grade - Tanner Smith 16 present. Chad Smith, a wildlife management biolo- gist of the Missouri Department of Conservation, was the speaker. Attending were Clyde and Betty Burch, Gary and Donna Clarkson, Todd and Karen McClaskey, Marvin and Betty Seidt, Gary and Shirley Smith, Rober and Charlotte Wheeler, Donna Kelly, Rich and Sharron 660-775-2347 • www.brennanrealty.net Burns. David Bond Broker/Associate • 660-384-2439 Elected as Bevier Homecoming King and Queen were Brian Gray visited his parents, Donna and Jerry Gray, Ryan Dawson, son of Kelly & Kevin Jennings and this week. Gail Smith was a recent caller in the Gary and SMALL ACREAGES WITH /WITHOUT HOMES IN MACON SCHOOL DISTRICT Robert Dawson and Kristin Lucas and Caiti Bradley, Linda Pyle home. daughter of Rebecca and Gene Bradley. The coronation Roger Jay Jarman and Lana and Mike Daniels recently EXCELLO~8.6 A m/l on blacktop road w/beautiful 4 BR, 4 Bath Ranch home built was held on Monday evening, between the boys’ and visited Mary and Roger Jarman. Mary celebrated her 2009, lots of extras, 10x20 bldg, gas fireplace, large deck, great open floor plan, girls’ basketball games. Photo by Sheryl Beadles birthday. recreation room, office, storage and utility. Lots of room to play. $269,900~#2699 Elks to Hold Annual Luau Spurgeon WHISTLE EXCELLO~ 10 A m/l with excellent hunting, building site, utilities available, close The Macon Elks Lodge #999, is in its 6th year of hold- to hard surface road, Macon School District. Great getaway, build a cabin or STOP ing an annual Luau party, to raise funds for the Saint bring your RV. All timber and woods. $39,900~#1039 Louis Lambert Airport, USO (United Service Organiza- CAFE tion) on Saturday, February, 25th, 2017! EXCELLO~20A m/l w/ 3 BR 2 Bath Ranch home, full walkout basement, 1 car attached garage, 12x24 concrete deck, 1446 sq. feet, Macon school, new The United Service Organization is a nonprofit, which updates, appliances, newer windows w/lifetime warranty, mostly pasture with Congratulations provides necessities to active military personnel. The scattered timber, blacktop road, 32x64 pole metal bldg. w/electricity/water, 2 Macon Elks is very proud to have donated just over nice horse stalls, riding arena, 2 sliding doors, older wood barn. Homecoming $4,400.00 from last year’s Luau fundraiser efforts and $179,900~#2017 look forward to meeting a goal of $5,000.00 this year. Royalty! The Elks Lodge, located on North Rollins Street in GET READY FOR THAT SUMMER FUN! LAKE PROPERTIES! downtown Macon, Missouri, and advanced tickets can be purchased daily, during the hours of 4:00 to 8:00 pm REDUCED~5.58A Thomas Hill Lake~ Beautiful private setting on 5.58 acres, lots 215 N. Macon St. at the Lodge or by calling Angela Price at (660) 676- of trees, access to the lake with dock permit available. Good garden spot, could fence for pasture. Beautiful 1 1/2 story Log sided home, full finished basement. Bevier, MO 63532 0335. Tickets will also be available the night of the event Great room, family room, utility. 2565 Sq. ft. New carpet, new tile and at the door. Tickets are $10.00 per person, and include a 660-346-9062 countertops and many more new updates. $224,500~#5259 $5.00 meal and the $5.00 cover charge for the evening’s entertainment. If desired, the meal and entertainment Hours: 6am to ? Priced to SELL!!Thomas Hill Lake Home, 2 lots, boat dock, 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 can be purchased separately. baths, New septic, new partial roof, new furnace, new dishwasher, Sun room overlooking lake, lg. deck, vaulted ceiling, large shade trees, awesome lake GUN SHOW view. Ready to move in to. Salisbury school. $185,500. #1875 February 24, 5pm-9pm & February 25, 9am-5pm WE WANT TO WORK FOR YOU. LIST WITH BRENNAN REALTY FOR THAT MACON EXPO CENTER PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL TOUCH. Macon, MO ADMISSION $500 Pro-MO-Tions • 573-338-1524 C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 4A FEBRUARY 6, 2017 The Journal Call 395-4663 or email [email protected] The Journal Pay for 3 weeks and get the 4th week free! 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Call 573-288-5668 Extension 52 C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K The Journal FEBRUARY 6, 2017 5A Black Diamond Jubilee We didn’t start 2017 off with a big bang as on February 11 is Steve Wilhoit, the singing the icy weather caused us to cancel our show patrolman. Steve sings with the group, Sway, on January 14. We will try to reschedule Mary and is an outstanding singer so don’t miss it! Beth and Ronnie Truitt sometime this year. On February 25, Riker will be here. Riker is We spotlighted the Black Diamond Jubilee Steve, our drummer’s twin boys. Boy are they cast on the talented. Doing some country’s 50’s and 60’s SATURDAY, FEB 11 28th show. We music, too. They travel and play with Travis Steve had a great Marvin from Kansas City. Plan now to be show as Roger here as they are getting harder to get down was back and this way all the time. Wilhoit Karen brought Looking ahead into March we have direct yet another from Branson, MO and the famed Baldknob- one of her bers Show—Bob Leftridge coming on the many instru- 11th. The seats are going fast so call for re- The Singing Patrolman ments, the served seats now. upright bass. On March 25, Jerry Virden from Des Vance also Moines, Iowa will be here. It will be his first brought his appearance at the Jubilee. He has a great dobro and just country voice. had a good ole Bill “Goofer” Atterberry was scheduled for time. Thanks April 8 but we had to move him to June 10 to Dick King due to a schedule change. WILCOX COUNTRY and Bill Jordan We have a great lineup of guests this year, for stopping so put us in your schedule. Until next time, OPRY BARN by and helping thanks for listening and remember to always Highway 63 S. Macon us out. keep it country. Coming up 660-385-2657 or 385-2304 Daughters of Union Veterans Tent #23 of the Daughters of Union Veterans School challenge, “What can you give back to of the Civil War 1861-1865 met January 24, your community with no strings attached?” 2017 at the Methodist Church, Macon. The first year they gave away 500 pairs of President Mary Ann Wilson and chaplain athletic shoes. By 2013 the numbers had Ruth Masten opened the meeting. Minutes jumped to 1100 pairs over an eight-county and treasurer’s reports were given. Catherine area. Projected numbers for 2017 are 36,000 Llewellyn reported on card she had sent. children who will receive shoes. They work Elna Williams received a thank you note with area schools, Head Start, Family Services from Jo Leistritz for the Best Choice labels, and other groups and cover parts of Missouri, which support the Veterans Homes. Cape Kansas and Illinois. The group is a 501c3, Girardeau will receive the labels this year. with no paid employees. They receive their Mettie Davis updated the group on the funding through grants and donations. Their upcoming State Convention to be held June website is www.shoesfromtheheart.org. 3, 2017, in Macon. Ruth Masten reported Hostesses Mary Ann Wilson and Ruth on fundraisers for DUV Convention. Items, Masten served refreshments to Laurel Seeley, including shirts, bags and stadium blankets Mary Kitchen, Marilyn Freeman, Sharon with the DUV logo will be available at C.A. Hutchinson, Carol Navarro, Neta Chandler, Shoush & Co. in Macon. Committees were Phyllis Webb, Charlotte Pflum, Catherine formed for Convention duties. Llewellyn, Linda Haley, Anna Jones, Janean Linda Haley and Mary Ann Wilson Faux, Sandra Swadley, Marianne Burkhardt, suggested gift items such as puzzles, games, Ruth Douglas, Ruth Thompson, Wendy stamps, puzzle books, hand towels for use as Littrell, Elna Williams, Mettie Davis, Gina clothing protectors for the Veterans Home at Smith, Julene Thornhill and guest, Suzanne Mexico. Buff. Donnie Bonuchi, representing the The next meeting will February 28, 1:30 p.m., organization, Shoes From the Heart, founded at the Fellowship Hall of Macon Methodist by Bonuchi and his wife Cindy in 2012, told Church and will be a joint meeting with Tent how the project was started as a Sunday #21, Columbia. TOPS MO877 TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, Retro, the Benefit of Doing things the Old- January 24 at 6pm in the La Plata Christian Fashioned Way”. Go to CalorieLab.com for Church Fellowship Hall with eight members our source. Our estimates are for a 200 pound weighing in. This was Gail’s first weigh-in of person: 30 minutes prepping veggies and the year. cooking dinner is 68 calories, clean the table Janet led the meeting. TOPS and KOPS and wash dishes by hand is 30 calories in 15 Contact Frankie Lolli 660-651-4040 or Lolli Livestock Market pledges were given. Roll call was, “did you lose minutes, vacuuming, mopping and cleaning weight and how did you do on the contest?” your home 46 to 57 calories in 15 minutes, Bobbi was best loser. Bobbi and Barbara G. sweeping out your garage or sidewalk 68 wiped out (won) Donnie Joyce’s “Tic, Tac, Go” calories in 15 minutes. Which labor savers do contest. Barbara G. is in KOPS leeway. Bobbi you think you could do without? If you have as best loser chose increasing our exercise as physical limitations what can you handle? our weekly challenge. Perhaps you and a family member can share Janet read information from Linda Cox, our chores. What other ideas can you think of? new District Coordinator, on correctly filling Discussion followed. out necessary forms. Some forms are new, Anyone interested in visiting or joining most were older, but needed to be reviewed. TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660- Janet gave the lesson from “TOPS NEWS” 651-3025 or Janet at 660-216-4392 for more issue December 2015/January 2016. “Go information. 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WE HAVE A VARIETY OF OFF-AIR DIGITAL 660-263-1111 TV ANTENNAS Toll Free 1-800-369-1112 & Accessories 29132 Bird Drive 660-384-4216 Farm • Home • Auto • Life • Health • Commerical Macon, MO 63552 [email protected] C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 6A FEBRUARY 6, 2017 The Journal Obituaries Death Notices JOHN A. CAVETT, age NORMA L. HER- Daisy Irene Watkins Tabor Richard Shane Kealey 91 of La Plata, Missouri, RINGTON MILLER, passed away Friday, Janu- 92, born June 29th, 1924, Daisy Irene Watkins Tabor Richard Shane Kealey, ary 27, 2016. He was born passed away Saturday, was born March 8, 1922 near 65, of Sierra Vista, died June 13, 1925. Funeral ser- January 28, 2017. She is Excello, Mo. She was the Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, after vices were 1:30 p.m. Tues- urvived by her daughter, second of five siblings born to Roy Melvin Watkins and a short but courageous battle day, January 31, 2017 at Gayla Pappenfoht, and Travis Funeral Chapel in grandson Gerred Pappen- Lena Mae Teter Watkins. with cancer. Shane was born La Plata. Burial with mili- foht. Funeral services will She went to McClainsville July 27, 1951 in Holdrege, tary honors was in the La be 1:00 pm Tuesday, Janu- School for eight years and NE to Daniel (deceased) and Plata Cemetery. Visitation ary 31, 2017, at the Hut- Macon High School for four Mickey Kealey, the second was Tuesday, January 31, ton & McElwain Funeral years, graduating in 1939. In 1949 she married William R. of five children. 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to Home in Macon. Burial “Bill” Tabor. In 1952 Steven After graduating from 1:30 p.m. at Travis Funeral will be in the Mt. Salem Chapel in La Plata. Cemetery southwest of Ahlbom came to live with her Buena High School in 1969, Excello, MO. Visitation and Bill. Shane joined the Navy where he served for three MARGARET AILEEN will be from 5-7 pm, Mon- She enjoyed keeping in touch with classmates and years. Shane then went on to become “King of TODD passed away on day, January 30, 2017, at helping plan class reunions and was active in 4H, the Road” as he made his living as an over the January 31, 2017. Born the funeral home in Ma- Cub Scouts, P.T.A and theOrder of the Eastern Star. She worked as a waitress, clerk and telephone road truck driver. He enjoyed hunting and fishing on February 25, 1928. con. She is survived by her operator. During World War II she moved to and cooking - no one could make better salsa than two children, Roger Todd Death Notices are California and worked as an airplane mechanic for Shane! (Rosanne) and Carla offered free as a public the Navy Air Force. In 1968 she went to work at the His true joy though, came from watching cartoons Koontz (Philip). Funeral service. Death Notice Macon County Courthouse where she handled voter with the love of his life, his granddaughter, Frankie. services will be held 10am, includes Name- Birth/ registration and elections. After retirement she and Bill roamed the U.S. in their R.V. spending several Shane is survived by his son, Daniel (Kat) Kealey Friday, February 3, 2017, Death Date- winters in Florida, visiting her brother Lew Watkins. and granddaughter, Francesca of Sierra Vista; his at the Greening-Eagan- Immediate Family Hayes Funeral Home, in (Spouse and She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts, crossword puzzles mother, Mickey Kealey of Macon, Mo.; brothers, Clarence, MO. Burial will Children)-Service date and most of all, visiting with family. Brian Kealey and Kevin Kealey of Excello, Mo.; be in the St. Patrick’s Cem- and location She is survived by one son, Steven Ahlbom of sister, Colleen Ganske of Macon, Mo. and Suzanne etery, in Clarence, MO. Chapel Hill, NC; one brother Floyd Watkins and Lentz of Sierra Vista; nephews, Scott (Tanya) wife Doris of Cairo; a sister-in-law Betty Watkins of San Bernadino, CA and several nieces, nephews and Gallagher of Penn., TJ (Stacey) Semple of Mo., The Shepherd Calls cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; and Christopher Kealey of Tucson; nieces Virginia By Dr. H. Wade Paris her husband Bill; a son Gary Wayne Tabor; one sister Alexander of Sierra Vista, Misty (Clint) Briseno of The Wispy Widow Betty Alice Ahlbom and husband George Ahlbom; Sierra Vista, and Jennifer Kealey of Tucson. She’s a wispy lady and a good friend. She joined me two brothers Lewis Watkins and wife Gwen and He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel as I waited for a committee meeting to begin. “Let me William Watkins. show you something,” she said. “You know I am alone.” Funeral services were Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Kealey and his nephew, Jason “JB” Gallagher. Indeed, I did know that. I attended her husband’s funeral. 11:00 am at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home Graveside services will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, “I get lonesome, so I got me a dog,” she continued. “My in Macon. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Southern Arizona Veterans last dog was 12 years old when I put him to sleep. I said Macon. Visitation was Thursday morning from 10-11 Memorial Cemetery, 1300 S. Buffalo Soldier Trail, I would never get another dog, but I did.” at the funeral home. Family suggests memorials to Sierra Vista, Ariz. She fished her phone from her purse. It was bright green. the Macon County Senior Center. I smiled; I’d never seen a green phone. Effortlessly she took her index finger and began to flip through many photos. Finally, she found the one she wanted, though Charles N. Sharpe Marianna Eaves she had many pictures of her new pet. I smiled again. Charles N. Sharpe, Jr., age 89, went home to be with Marianna Eaves, 90, of Columbia passed away on Here was this aging widow using modern technology the Lord on February 1, 2017 at 12:01 am. Mr. Sharpe Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at South Hampton Place. with the skill of a teenager. I thought, “Maybe that’s why died at his residence in Bethel, Missouri. Mr. Sharpe had She was born on October 19, 1926, in Trenton, Missouri, I like you. You don’t live in the past.” She still drives, suffered from declining health due to cardiac and renal the daughter of John Alva and Lillie Alberta (Fisher) takes care of her own home. and has many friends. issues. Brassfield, both of whom preceded her in death. She With a sparkle in her eyes and a joy in her voice, she Mr. Sharpe held many titles throughout his life was married on July 28, 1946, at Honey Creek Chapel told me about finding the dog at including Pastor, President and Founder of Ozark in Trenton to Byron E. Eaves, who also preceded her in Wayside Waifs. A small dog in an upper cage—their National Life Insurance Company, Marine, salesman, death. eyes met, and they fell in love. farmer, mentor and friend. But the accolade he most Byron and Marianna owned “Eaves Real Estate and Since our brief encounter this morning, I’ve continued desired to hear was heard early this morning from his Insurance” in Macon, MO where they lived and worked to think about my wispy friend. I dug out my latest copy Lord, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” most of their adult lives. Later in life, they worked for of the National Geographic and read again the plight of Born June 17, 1927, Mr. Sharpe was the son of Charles Koch Oil Co. to secure oil and gas pipeline right-of-way some widows. In some countries, it is customary for a Norval Sharpe, Sr. And Lois Atha Byers Sharpe, of Bethel, throughout the midwest. Then finally, they established deceased husband’s family to lay claim to the widow’s Missouri. After graduating from La Belle High School, “Marianna’s Jewelry” company and sold jewelry across possessions and children. I thanked God that is not our he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. during the Midwest. custom. World War II. As Pastor of Heartland Community She is survived by: two children, Don Edward Eaves of The one sad note in our meeting was her words, “I Church and Founder of C.N.S. International Ministries, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sherry Deanna Mason of Lake get lonesome.” After fifty years of marriage, I can Pastor Sharpe is remembered by thousands of men, Ozark, MO; one sister, Marjorie Grisamore of Galt, MO; understand that. Yet, the second half of that statement women and children for his passion to help them get nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. tells who she is, “so, I got me a dog.” I get lonesome, so free from life-controlling behaviors through the Gospel. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in I got me a dog. Starting with his family’s original 600-acre homestead death by: one son, Dwight Eaves; one sister, Frances Life is filled with problems, and they compound as near La Belle, Missouri, he expanded into an 18,000- Brown; and two brothers, Dwight and J.A. Brassfield. you age. Maybe the difference between youth and age acre farm spanning three northeast Missouri counties, Funeral services will be held at Honey Creek Chapel is when the young face problems, they seek solutions; largely to provide work for people in the recovery in Trenton, MO on Friday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. when you give in to age, you give in to your problems. programs. Mr. Sharpe  was Chancellor  of Heartland She will be laid to rest at the Hondy Creek Cemetery The aging psalmist prayed, “Lord, remember me when Christian College. immediately afterwards. Memorial donations to the I am old and gray . . .” The young, forward-looking Jesus These ministries were assisted in large part by Pastor Honey Creek Cemetery Fund would be appreciated. said, “I’ll be with you always, even unto the end of your Sharpe’s business acumen and ownership of Ozark Arrangements are under the direction of Parker- days.” National Life Insurance Company. Ozark National Life Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Hay School For Livestock was founded by Mr. Sharpe in 1964 and remained his Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153. pride and joy throughout his life, and many of his closest Condolences may be left online for the family at www. friendships and deepest loyalties were forged there. ParkerMillard.com Producers Mr. Sharpe was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Wanda Fern Walker Sharpe; his son, Charles Obituary Livestock producers and horse owners can learn how Rodney Sharpe; his brother, Wilbur Sharpe; and his sister, Thelma Dee Teeter. He was later united in Policy to make “Hay That Pays” at the 2017 University of Mis- souri Extension regional hay school, March 18 in Kirks- marriage to Laurie J. Emerson on December 30, 1989 ville. in Bermuda. She survives and continues her efforts All obituaries 300 “Attendees of this class will be able to decide if mak- as a tireless supporter of the work and vision of Ozark words are less are ing their own hay and balage is an economically sound National Life Insurance Company, CNS International $25.00; decision for their farming operation,” says MU Exten- Ministries, and Heartland Community Church, where sion agronomy specialist Valerie Tate. The six-hour she has served alongside her husband for 27 years. He 301 to 400 words noncredit course covers all aspects of hay production. is also survived by his daughters, Linda Patchin and her spouse Robert, and Carol Boone and her spouse are $45.00; The course is geared toward producers who already have their own hay production equipment or have hay cus- Willard, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, tom-harvested on their land. and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy 401 to 500 is $65.00; Tate says the program will help growers learn about B. Moore, of Kansas City, Missouri. what kinds of forages are best suited for hay in northern Celebration services will be held at 9am on Sunday, 500 and up, contact Missouri. They will also learn what kind of hay meets February 5, 2017, at the Heartland Community Church us for pricing. the nutritional needs of livestock in Bethel, Missouri with Kris Palmer and Dave Barton Other topics include supplements to hay, hay tests, officiating. Visitation services will be held Saturday, $10 extra to add a the econom- February 4, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm at the church. A photo. ics of fertilizing private family burial service will follow at the Heartland hayfields, what Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials Death Notices are makes good bal- to CNS International Ministries. To borrow a passage from Scripture, these are the days offered free as a age and more. Tate says for- of the years of Charles N. Sharpe, Jr. He breathed his last public service. age growers and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, Death Notice will learn how and was gathered to his people. includes to reduce losses Name- Birth/Death when storing Date- and feeding hay. Immediate Family They will discuss (Spouse and whether making hay is profitable for their operation. Children)-Service The event is at the MU Extension Center in Adair date and location County, 503 E. Northtown Road, Kirksville. Tate suggests preregistration by March 10. There is a $40 fee. Call MU Extension in Adair County at 660-665- 9866 for more information or to register. Randy & Michele - Neil & Sherry Travis 103 E Main St., Atlanta, MO 63530 125 South Church Street 660-239-4512 La Plata, MO 63549 fax 660-239-4513 (660) 332-7145 www.elliottfunerals.com K. Prentice Elliott Shelly Elliott www.travisfuneralchapel.com ChKa.r lPerse Kn.t iWcea Etslolino tt • Shelly Elliott • Charles K. Watson C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 7A The Journal FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Macon County OATS Meeting Rep. Tim Remole Appointed to Committees On January 23, 2017, the Macon Coun- Sondra Hilgendorf announced prepa- of Corrections, .as a member of the ty OATS Volunteer Support Committee ration of income taxes will begin Febru- Subcommittee on Corrections Workforce meeting was called to order by Chairper- ary 8 at the NECAC office from 9-11 am Environment and Conduct. son, Theresa Flennory. Minutes from the and 1-3 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Recent news reports have detailed last meeting were amended, Treasurer’s Thursdays. Call NECAC at 385-4616 for multiple cases in which corrections report was approved as read. appointment. Sondra stated there will be employees have been the victims of Best Choice labels and birthday money a Macon Senior Center fundraiser trip to harassment by other employees. Some were collected. A guest to the meeting Colorado Springs June 11-17, cost $695. were retaliated against after reporting was introduced. Sign up at the Senior Center. incidents. Some cases led to lawsuits that There is no trip scheduled for Febru- Next OATS meeting will be February 27 have cost Missouri millions of dollars in ary. at 10 am at the Northeast Regional Of- legal settlements, with more pending. All volunteers were urged to attend fice, 3006 Jim’s Road. House Speaker Todd Richardson said Transportation Day Tuesday, April 4, All OATS meetings are open to the the harassment uncovered within the 2017 at the state capitol in Jefferson City public. OATS transportation is available department is unacceptable and has asked to impress on the legislators the impor- to anyone regardless of age, income, dis- the committee to “ensure the department tance of providing adequate funding for ability, race, gender, religion or national does not allow a pervasive culture of this vital transportation service. origin. harassment to exist in the future.” Sheree Webb, Northeast Regional From Macon county to: “I want to thank Speaker Richardson for Director, addressed the Volunteers, Columbia – February 6 and 28; March appointing me to this committee,” said thanked them for their participation and 6 and 28 Remole, R-Excello. “Recent events in our distributed calendars. She reiterated the Kirksville – February 14; March 14 correctional system need to be looked importance of attending the Transporta- Macon – February 21 and 27; March 20 at in depth to ensure we have a safe, tion Day event. and 21 Rep. Tim Remole Appointed Vice Chair professional working environment for all Moberly – February 28; March 28 of Conservation and Natural Resources of our corrections employees.” Great Northwest To schedule a ride for the above Committee, and will serve on the “Also, it is such an honor to have routes call 800-654-6287 Monday – Subcommittee on Corrections Workforce the opportunity to serve on the other Missouri Day Friday, between 8 am and 3 pm. Environment and Conduct committees that will address issues I To schedule a ride for Contract As the Missouri House has convened know the people in my district care about. Trips, call Norma Benson, 660-385- for the 2017 legislative session, state The preservation of our environment is 7734. Rep. Remole was selected to serve as beneficial to not just the people in my City of Macon Service: vice chair for the House Committee on district, but to all Missourians. I look The Macon Chamber of Com- Conservation and Natural Resources. forward to working with my colleagues merce/OATS provides public trans- Remole was selected for the position by in finding solutions that better our state portation for residents of Macon House Speaker Todd Richardson, who for our future generations. I want to Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 also named him to serve as a member of thank Speaker Richardson for putting pm, $2 per stop. To schedule a ride, the House Committee on Corrections me in a position to impact policies that call 660-385-2811, 9 am to 5 pm. and Public Institutions and the Special can have a positive, substantive effect on In addition to the above schedule, Committee on Employment Security. the folks who sent me here to Jefferson transportation is available Mondays, In addition, Rep. Remole will serve on City to serve as their voice,” said Remole, Wednesdays, and Fridays to Colum- a committee charged with investigating R-Excello. bia on the “Weekly Express;” call the allegations of 1-800-654-6287 for more informa- harassment within the tion. Missouri Department Mitch Wrenn, Bucklin American Legion Green Hills Post 57 Adjutant, was part of the Linn County, Missouri group that met at the Jefferson City state capital for Northwest Missouri Day. Wrenn presented the plan to convert the Marceline, Missouri Hospital into a Veteran’s Home. Wavering’s Macon, MO Monroe City, MO MoMno.–nS.a–St.at. 9a9ma–m6p–6mpm 660.385.5751 573.735.4395 SuSnu.n. 103. N. Rollins 100 S. 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During that year, it provided over 500 pairs of shoes Shelby County Fair, 4-H Clover Kids: Following the Anderson and Walk Construction LLC: Two cousins in Macon County. Now they are in Missouri, Illinois, cat show at the Shelby County Fair, 4-H Clover Kids are following in their fathers’ footsteps. Justin Anderson Iowa and Kansas. Shoes are especially designed for brought their pets to the fair. The kids sat a table with a and Chris Walk grew up with their fathers, Bill Anderson Shoes From the Heart with each pair costing around “judge” who asked the kids questions about their animal. and Allen Walk, working together. Anderson owned $10 including shipping costs. Shoes From The Heart is This helps give the kids a chance to learn about public the business, Anderson & Sons Construction (started made up of hundreds of volunteers. It is a 501C3 with a speaking, answering questions, and some responsibility in 1989), for approximately 25 years. The cousins often working board. Money raised stays in the communities with the care of their pet. Each Clover Kid received a tagged along and soon learned the tools of the trade. where it’s raised. Shoes From The Heart typically small trophy and ribbon for their participation. Bree, In April 2016, they decided it was time to continue the helps approximately 600 children each year in Macon Bella and Hunter: Hunter is Bree’s 4-month-old puppy. tradition and open their own business, Anderson and County. Walk Construction LLC. Hospice Compassus held an open house and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 26. They were celebrating moving to a more spacious, airier facility. The new address is 1701-A Prospect Drive in Macon (down the street from their old location). Hospice Relay For Life was held at Macon R-I school grounds on Saturday. Lead for this Compassus is about “honoring each life with compassion, integrity and excellence.” year’s event was Leslie Winegar who was also treasurer for Relay For Life Macon. According to information in their brochure, Hospice Compassus is not about dying Winegar has been involved with Relay for Life for nine years. She informed the crowd but about providing quality of life when life expectancy is limited. it takes a large committee to hold Relay For Life and about six months of each year to BAM: Have you plan it. She said there were 5,000 communities across America participating in Relay wondered why any- For Life with 4 million people worldwide. one would ride 300 Each year a person or persons are selected as the The Hero of Hope. According to miles on a bicycle? For Relay For Life’s website: “The Hero of Hope is a registered volunteer (or family of a many bicyle enthu- volunteer) who is a survivor or caregiver and exemplifies support of the ACS mission asists, there’s the sense & local Relay event, chosen by Event Leadership/Committee for recognition of their of adventure, the ex- commitment to Relay and the fight against cancer.” One Hero of Hope selected this ercise, and sense of year was Modeste Ewing (left) . It was said that Ewing was a mom and sister-in-law accomplishment. One and that the fight against cancer was very strong and important in her heart. area woman, how- The other person selected as The Hero of Hope for 2016 was Neal Wilson (right) . He ever, is using Bicy- has been a caretaker for his father and grandmother and has stood beside everyone cles Across Missouri and helped them fight. He is also a member of the Believe Project. (BAM) as a chance to fundraise. Susan Spencer, Chief Financial Officer of Samaritan Memorial Hospital, is riding in BAM to raise money for the Samaritan Me- morial Foundation. Macon Health Care and Rehabilitation held its annual 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 30. The Jaycees were there selling hot dogs, nachos, sno cones, and drinks. A band provided live entertainment. Games such as Extra Large Jenga and others were provided for both children and adults alike. Casey’s North in Macon also Shelby County Junior Queen: A contest was held for Shelby County Junior Queen sponsored a baby show at the beginning of activities. As it became dusk, large lanterns on Tuesday, July 5 between the Little Mr. & Miss contest and the Queen contest. were lit by fire and allowed to fly off into the sky. Several different colors were lit up. Photo: (seated) 2016 Shelby County Junior Queen, Amber Durbin and (back, left to The evening finished after the lanterns with a large display of fireworks enjoyed by right) 1st Runner Up Jena Hammond, 2015 Shelby County Junior Queen Callie and everyone. 2nd Runner Up Elisabeth Fugeat. The Macon High School Concert Band performed March in Hannibal, MO at the State Music Festival for large ensembles. These Talented Tigers received a “1” rating from all four judges, which marks the 43rd consecutive year the MHS Band has received a “1” rating in state competition! Congratulations to all the students and faculty in the Macon Band Department on this achievement. C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 9A The Journal FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Cut to the Chase Search for Missouri Century Farms Continues Check Out MoDOT’s Citizen’s Guide and then do some If your farm has been in your family recognized by the MU Extension center By Estil Fretwell calculations by since Dec. 31, 1917, you can apply to in the county where the farm is located. using the numbers have it recognized as a Missouri Century Applicants are presented with a sign and “Winters aren’t as bad as they used to on page 3 of the Farm. a certificate. be,” I remember my Dad saying. “It “Citizen’s Guide To qualify, farms must meet the Since Missouri began the program in would snow so much that drifts would to Transportation following guidelines. The same family 1976, more than 8,000 century farms cover the fences. When the sun melted Funding in Missouri” must have owned the farm for 100 have been recognized. the top of the snow during the day and on the Missouri consecutive years. The line of ownership For applications received by May 1, a it froze overnight, we would ice skate on Department of from the original settler or buyer may $55 fee covers the cost of a certificate, the snow and over the fences all the way Transportation’s be through children, grandchildren, farm sign and booklet for approved to school.” (MoDOT) website, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including applicants. If the application is received Unlike my Dad, I didn’t ice skate, ride www.modot.org. through marriage or adoption. The farm between May 1 and May 15, the cost is horseback or walk “uphill both ways” While you are there, must be at least 40 acres of the original $65. Applications must be postmarked by to school but rather rode a bus from the check out the wealth of information land acquisition and make a financial May 15, 2017, to be considered. farm. However, that didn’t stop me from in the “Citizen’s Guide” about how contribution to the overall farm income. For application forms and information, having my own snow story for my kids: “I Missouri’s transportation is funded in University of Missouri Vice Chancellor call Extension Publications toll-free at remember when it snowed so much that the state and what the money is used for. for Extension and Engagement Marshall 1-800-292-0969, contact your local MU drifts would close down our gravel road. You will learn that MoDOT has the 7th Stewart said, “Family farms have been Extension center, or visit the program It was so bad that they had to bring in largest highway system in the country among our most vital partners since the website at extension.missouri.edu/ bulldozers to open the roads back up.” but ranks 47th nationally in revenue per founding of extension more than 100 centuryfarm. Another snow story occurred in the late mile. Information shows that the current years ago. The century farm program 70s when we lived in northeast Missouri, 17-cents-per-gallon state fuel tax was last is one way we express our gratitude to and the state road between Canton and increased in 1996 but has the purchasing those who have contributed so much to Monticello drifted shut for about a mile. power of only 8 cents today. Missouri agriculture.” There was so much snow that the state In the guide you can learn how In 2008, the Missouri Farm Bureau maintenance crew could only clear a we compare with other states, what joined MU Extension and the MU one-way path with snow walls towering the current highway conditions are College of Agriculture, Food and Natural above the cars. Drivers with CB radios and where the priority needs are for Resources as a program sponsor. would shout out that they were coming improvements. You will even find a “Missouri Farm Bureau is a proud through. If two cars met, one – hopefully unique calculator that will estimate how partner in the recognition of century the better driver – would have to back much you personally pay each month in farms,” said Blake Hurst, president. “We out. transportation taxes and fees and indicate applaud the hard-working farm families At least for now, winters aren’t as bad where that money is being spent. that have kept us fed and clothed for as they used to be. While it is sometimes During the coming months, the need generations. They represent an important hard to predict and stay ahead of the for additional transportation funding in part of our heritage and laid a foundation winter weather, our state, city and Missouri will be a subject of discussion for the bounty Americans enjoy every county highway employees do a good job by our state policymakers, and I urge day.” keeping our roadways and bridges open you to become as informed as you can. Applicants certified as AUCTION and safe for travel. The “Citizen’s Guide” from MoDOT is a owners of a 2017 Missouri We have become accustomed to getting good place to start. Century Farm will be Public Real Estate in our vehicles and driving to wherever we want. We just assume there will be & Grocery Store a road to get us there, we fully expect Liquidation it to be passable and hopefully smooth, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 and we anticipate it to be a safe journey. at 10:00 am And for the opportunity to freely use the Corner of Chestnut & Hwy. 151 • Clarence, MO roads and bridges in our state highway Directions: From Bus. 36 & Hwy. 151 in Clarence, MO, go system, the average driver’s daily cost is south on Hwy. 151. Cross railroad tracks and auction will be less than the price of a small cup of coffee located on the west side of the road. Watch for signs day of auction. at McDonald’s (not senior coffee for Real Estate: 10,000 sq. ft. metal which I am now eligible!). clear span building, new roof in ’97, To confirm the average daily cost, you sprinkler system, all electric. This may need to first go to McDonald’s building has lots of potential, it should make someone a wonderful building or business located in the Your Government heart of Clarence, MO. Real Estate will be sold at 12 noon. and Community To view property call Scotty Kuntz at 573-356-4405 Online Resource Also Selling: Grocery Store Merchandise & New Inventory Items (New Inventory Items Will Be Charged Tax) www.maconcountymo.com Auctioneer’s Note:Ladies & Gentlemen we will be selling out A&R Market, formerly known as D&B, which has been in the Clarence community for a very long time. Mr. & Mrs. Chittum have decided to retire and we would appreciate everyone’s support. Thank you in advance for joining us. Scotty Kuntz Visit www.scottysauctionservice.com forphotos! WINTER IS HERE!! Let us take care of your outdoor projects! Driveways, sidewalks, patios Scotty Kuntz:573-356-4405 pergolas, and more!!!! Kevin Keeling:573-682-4861• Paxton Pittman: 918-316-7500 Let us get your home remodeling projects scheduled! AUCTION Over 16 Years Experience Check out pictures of our work on our FREE Estimates! Facebook Page! Public Farm CONTACT US ABOUT SPECIALIZING IN: Auction Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 Garage Floors • Footings • Foundation SNOW Dirt Work • Hauling • Grain Bin Pads at 10:00 am REMOVAL Household Remodeling Seller: McCoy Farms Outdoor Bar & Grills Directions: From Shelbyville, MO, on Hwy. K go 9 miles west to Hwy. H, then 1.9 miles north. Turn east onto Shelby 228, then 1.2 miles to auc- Justin Anderson 660.-651.-3244 or Chris Walk 660---.676.-0393 tion. Watch for signs day of auction. [email protected] Tractors: 1981 Allis Chalmers 7010, 2600 orig. hours, one The Macon Senior Center owner, heat & AC works, duals, 4 new tires; JD 4010, diesel, good rubber, straight metal, good paint, very nice tractor; 1978 will be having a 185 Allis Chalmers, diesel, w/Kelly front loader w/bucket; TE 30 Ferguson; Farmall M, narrow front; Farmall 460, wide front, Ham Dinner after Church fast hitch, 4th gear makes noise; Farm & Livestock Equipment: Kewanee 10’hyd. tilt; Krone February 12, 2017 11-1pm 10’6 3pt. Disc Mower, like new; Kuhn 10 wheel hay rake, like new; Heider auger wagon; New Holland 311 square baler w/tie; JD 709 7’3pt. brush hog; JD 7000 6 row planter, w/corn, milo, Ham, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes or bean plates, excellent condition; portable water tank; (2) 16’hay Sweet Potatoes, Roll, Dessert and Drink! wagons; 14’hay wagon; 5’Ford 3pt. blade; Lots of cattle panels; Peoples Land Co. 10’walk through gate; numerous 12’portable gates; 4/14 pull Adults ~ $7.00 type plow; Antique JD corn sheller; Grain-o-vator auger wagon; Killbros gravity wagon; Massey Ferguson mixer grinder 10 and Under ~ $4.00 “Specializing in the sale of agricultural land and w/scales; Powder River cattle catch chute; Portable cattle tub hunting properties in northeast Missouri.” gate system; 10’gates; 12’gates; IH 475 hyd. fold disc; 15’soil finisher disc; 30’hay elevator; Delta manual fold 24’harrow; JD www.peopleslandco.com 4/14 plow, mounted; 13’field cultivator; 13’pull type cultivator; Yetter Tye no-till drill, nice drill; Automatic hog catcher; Hog gates; Hog panels; 10x20 Hog loafing sheds; Hog huts; Trailers & Misc. Items:8 bale gooseneck hay trailer; 3pt. bale spike; bale spike for front end loader; (2) 500 gal. fuel barrels; 8 ton bulk bin; 6 ton bulk bin; grain bin, storage only; lots of live Shelby Co. 1600 acres, What an opportunity we have been given to offer for sale one of the top Hedge post; Richie waterer; water tanks; Bale spike w/elect. properties in Missouri, if noSt the MidOwest. ThiLs is a higDh percent tillable property that lays as winch; 18.4-30 tires, cement mixer; 22.5-14 drive tires; 18.4-26 good as any farm you will ever come across. The beautiful, high productive farm land is coupled 10 bolt tires & rims; 420 gal. water tank; pickup trailer; old barn with an incredible home site, that has tons of storage, awesome outbuildings, an unbelievably lumber; 3pt. bale unroller; 14’ gooseneck trailer w/fold down nice shop, nice home, and a grain handling setup that makes this farm turn-key. $10,000,000 ramp; 2007 Trailerman 20’ w/5’ dovetail, 3 ramps; 1994 Donahue 27’x24 livestock trailer, center divider; bumper hitch 8 baler trailer; Bonanza 20’gooseneck livestock trailer; OTHER • Shelby Co 760 acres Small Items/Shop:steel traps; live trap; woven wire stretcher; • Macon Co 120 acres Rigid elect. impact, Power miter metal chop saw; misc. jacks; 2 RECENT spd. Axle motor; Gallagher elect. fencer; Blitzer elect. fencer; • Knox Co 113 acres New quick hitch; Echo chainsaw; Brunner air compressor; SALES • Shelby Co 234 acres Harris cutting torch; • Shelby Co 60 acres Hay: (11) 1yr. old Brome, net wrap; (22) 2yr. old Mix grass, net wrap; 2016 Mix grass, 8x24, new wrap; Auctioneer’s Note: Ladies & Gentlemen, this is an auction you don’t Thinking of selling your farm? want to miss. Everything has been very well taken care of and shedded it’s entire life. Most items are one owner and very well-maintained. List now while demand is strong Special Note:We have very few small items. Machinery will be sold around 10:30am then moving onto livestock equipment, gates & fencing, so please be on time. Thank you! Scotty Kuntz PEOPLES LAND CO. LLC. Visit www.scottysauctionservice.com forphotos! 113. E. Hwy. 151 • Leonard, MO. Office: 660-762-4500 Steve Peoples, Broker/Owner: 660-651-6500 Anthony Peoples, Broker/Sales Assoc. 660-651-6501 Laden Force, Broker/Sales Assoc. 660-234-2844 Scotty Kuntz:573-356-4405 Amanda Peoples, Sales Assoc. 573-220-5301 Kevin Keeling:573-682-4861• Paxton Pittman: 918-316-7500 C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 10A The Journal FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Chapter Four Written by Carolyn Mueller Illustrated by Christopher Grant A s Jim grew larger, he was determined to prove that he Koko the Gorilla was more than an “ungainly Another famous animal who appeared to understand pup.” His first test was an human language was Koko, a female gorilla. Koko official hunting trial. All of was born at the San Francisco Zoo, and she has been the dogs trained at Ira Irvine’s cared for her entire life by a researcher named Penny kennels were given a trial. Their Patterson. Penny began teaching Koko sign language owners wanted to see if they’d when she was just a baby and reportedly uses more than 1,000 signs and understands more than 2,000 be good enough to take into English words. She once told Penny that she hoped to the field. get a kitten for Christmas! Koko’s wish came true and “If he doesn’t show any she named her kitten “All Ball.” promise,” Sam told Ira, “I’ll Koko sometimes shares memories through sign lan- have to get rid of him.” guage and even complimented another gorilla who was learning with Penny by signing the message “Good That was a lot of pressure on Sign.” But can Koko really understand human language my father. He was still waiting Jim trotted over, retrieved the set him apart from just any old or is she just really well trained, since she sometimes to find his forever home, and he bird and brought it straight back everyday setter? Well, remember is given special treats for completing her signs? really didn’t want Sam to send to Sam. Jim didn’t chew the the day that Sam and Jim were People question if perhaps Koko is being influenced him away. The two men took Jim bird or damage it at all. Jim was hunting when Jim identified a by the Clever Hans Effect. Maybe Penny is actually en- out into the field for his first test. perfect! number of different trees? Jim couraging Koko to give certain signs through her body Immediately, Jim smelled quail. was more than just a great hunter. “I didn’t think he’d do it!” Sam language. It’s hard to understand exactly what Koko It seemed to Sam that when Jim Llewellin Setters, like me and told Ira. does or does not know, but she’s definitely another hunted with him, he was not interesting example of an animal communicating and my father, are bred to be natural For the rest of the afternoon just following instinct or trained appearing to understand human language. hunters. We have a great sense of the two men hunted quail, and commands. No, it seemed that smell, and when we smell game my father was their flawless Jim understood in plain English we know how to pose in what’s companion. He broke the birds what was being asked of him! called a “point” position. out of their coveys and retrieved Paper training After that day in the forest, Sam It’s really quite easy. Give it a them when necessary. was convinced that my father try! Nose forward, tail out, and “Well, this is one dog I don’t Jim was skilled at communicating. Newspapers have could understand language. Even front paw lifted and curled under. think I’ll ever give away,” Sam many examples of communication that are intended though Sam’s wife doubted the That’s how we show our owners told Ira at the end of the day. to persuade, inform and entertain. Can you find an story and told him to keep it to example of each? where birds and other game are And just like that my father had himself, Sam wanted to show his hiding. Learning Standards: I can read historical fiction and make earned the trust and loyalty of friends what his new hunting dog text-to-text and text-to-world connections. When Jim smelled his first quail his new owner. Jim had found his could do! For a companion teaching guide, visit mo-nie.com and use in the field he assumed a perfect home. The day after Jim identified the download code: teachmo17. point. When a bird flushed into Jim was a great hunting trees, Sam took him to town. It flight, Sam shot it. companion, but lots of dogs are, was time for people to meet this Special “Dead bird!” he shouted. especially in my family. So what Wonder Dog. thanks to Produced by the Missouri Press Foundation, ©2017 Design by Sharpe Design Chapter Five Written by Carolyn Mueller Illustrated by Christopher Grant O ne sunny afternoon, Sam Word of the Wonder Alex the Parrot took Jim to town to show off Dog spread quickly. his intelligence. Sam owned the Ruff Another animal in history able to Hotel in Marshall, and correctly identify colors and objects was “You need to see how smart my it was there that Jim Alex the parrot. Alex was an African grey dog is,” he told people. gave many performances parrot owned by a researcher named Irene Sam told the story of how Jim demonstrating his Pepperberg. When Irene began her work had identified the trees and abilities. with Alex, people thought that an animal how he had always been a needed a large primate brain to under- Sometimes Sam and Jim stand language—like humans or gorillas. perfect hunting companion. He would leave the room But Alex, a tiny bird, demonstrated what was met with doubt. and everyone would Irene called a “two way communication “I’m sure he’s a great dog, agree upon a task for the code.” Sam,” they said. “But he’s dog to complete upon Alex could identify 50 different objects just a dog. He doesn’t actually ran right over to the man’s car and put return. When my father and recognize quantities up to six. He understand what you’re asking.” his paw on the plate! He then looked got back, all his owner had to say could tell the difference between seven “I’ll prove it,” Sam said. at the group as if to say, “See.” was, “Jim, do what they were talking colors, five shapes and multiple sizes. Since parrots can mimic the sound of “I don’t believe it!” Mr. Van Arsdale’s about while we were gone.” Jim would Sam’s friends were gathered in town, human language, Alex could say 100 friends said. complete the task! Sometimes it and a few of them had cars parked just English words! would be to identify a certain person down the street. “He’s amazing!” or object. Either way, Jim always got Of course, like Koko, Hans and Jim, Alex “Jim,” Sam said to his dog. “Go and “He’s unbelievable!” it right. was met with doubt. Maybe the parrot was another case of training or the show this man which car is his.” Soon, word spread of my father’s People constantly tried to fool Jim. “Clever Hans Effect”? Still, people were My father looked calmly at his owner, abilities. Those were the first cars Jim Sometimes questions were tricky. For amazed at Alex’s ability to communicate then trotted over and placed his paw was asked to identify, but he once told example, when asked, “Jim, if we and identify objects with ease. on the correct car, just as he’d done to me that in his lifetime he correctly had some money we wanted to keep the trees. Everyone was shocked. identified more than 1,000 vehicles! where the famous gangster, Al Capone, “If he’s so smart,” one man said, “let The people in town asked Sam to test couldn’t get it, where would we put Paper training me give you the license number of my Jim in other ways. it?” Jim went right to the safe and Jim was a pro at identifying vehicles. car, and let’s see if he can find it.” “Jim, show me a man with a red placed his paw on the door! Find used cars for sale in your Sam wasn’t so sure. He’d didn’t know necktie.” Each time a crowd saw Jim perform, newspaper. Create a bar graph if Jim knew anything about numbers! “Jim, show me a man with a black people commented on my father’s representing the types of cars for sale. The man wrote the numbers 19-248 on mustache.” eyes. Jim had big, chocolate brown Learning Standards: I can read historical a piece of paper. Sam showed it to my eyes, like any Llewellin Setter, but fiction and make text-to-text and text-to-world “Jim, show me a woman in a blue connections. father. there was something different there dress. Or white gloves. Or a yellow too. Anyone who met him could For a companion teaching guide, visit “Jim,” he said. “This man has a car hat.” mo-nie.com and use download code: teachmo17. see real intelligence reflected in his with these numbers on the plate. Can Question after question was thrown eyes. It was as if this dog truly could you find it?” at him, and he always got them right, understand. Special One quick glance and Jim was off! He completing each task with ease. thanks to Produced by the Missouri Press Foundation, ©2017 Design by Sharpe Design C M C M Y K Y K