Macon, MO 2011 Community Profile and Visitor's Guide

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Table of Contents Welcome From the Chamber

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Opportunities Await in Macon......................................................................1

History A Long and Storied Heritage.........................................................................2

A Flourishing Business Climate Macon County Is a Place to Prosper.............................................................3

Education Excellence and Expansion..............................................................................6

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Welcome from the chamber Opportunities Await in Macon

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elcome to Macon, Missouri. We are glad to be able to show off our fantastic community. We are sure that your time in Macon will be enjoyable. If you are here on business, relocating, visiting, or just passing through, we have something for you.

Macon is located in northeast Missouri at the crossroads of Highway 36 (east and west) and Highway 63 (north and south).

We focus on family values as we continue to invest in all aspects of our community. We support our children with excellent educational opportunities through public, private, and parochial schools. Our Macon Career Center provides advanced education to many area students. And in 2010, Macon became home to the new, college-accredited Macon Area Educational Center, a partnership among Central Methodist University, the Moberly Area Community College, and the city of Macon. We are located within an hour of several major colleges and universities. To the south are the University of Missouri, Columbia College, Moberly Area Community College, and Central Christian College of the Bible. To the east are Culver Stockton College and HannibalLaGrange College, and to the north is Truman State University.

We are very fortunate to have quality health care in the area, including Samaritan Hospital, health care clinics, vision care, dental care, nursing homes, and numerous area physicians specializing in various fields.

You don’t have to leave town to enjoy a wonderful meal; Macon has an incredible selection

of restaurants, from fine and casual dining to fast food drive-through.

Our recreational facilities are second to none.

For your exercise needs, you can enjoy our YMCA. You can witness the beauty of nature at our many wildlife areas. Abundant deer and turkey can test your hunting skills. You can enjoy boating and fishing in our area lakes, as well as watching the kids play in one of the many city parks. The area also celebrates many events throughout the year. You can enjoy the Annual Flywheels and Collectible Show, the Grand National Truck and Tractor Pull, and the Fork and Cork Festival and Fork and Cork Run, and many other fairs and concerts are enjoyed at the Macon County Park. If you enjoy the fine arts, come and visit the Maples Repertory Theatre and the Annual Boots and Black Tie Event.

You can sit back and enjoy an evening of live, big-city entertainment. A variety of shows are presented year-round.

Serving all of Macon County, the Chamber recently relocated to the historic Downtown area at 119 North Rollins Street, just one block east of City Hall. The Chamber is an independent membership funded organization whose programs involve small business assistance, regional marketing, business advocacy, economic development, tourism attraction, and event planning and promotion. The Chamber works to improve the growth, diversity, and health of the business community; encourages residents to shop locally; and supports efforts to recruit new businesses to Macon County. The office provides visitors with Member American Optometric Association

many items such as area maps and information on lodging, restaurants, recreation, local entertainment, and community events. The Chamber also sends packets of information to prospective residents and businesses to inform them of the opportunities awaiting them in Macon.

We have only touched on a few of the things that make Macon such a wonderful place to live and visit. We are positive that once you are here, you will want to stay. Welcome to Macon! Come visit us and please give us a call for any information that you need about Macon.

Sharon Scott, Executive Director, Macon Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Member Benefits The Macon Area Chamber of Commerce is governed by a 10-person board of directors with an executive director hired to perform all daily operations. Membership offers many benefits, such as monthly newsletters, business referrals, a local Gift Certificate Program, monthly membership luncheons, daily e-mails, ribbon cuttings and grand openings, an in-city transportation service, a visitors center, and much more. The Chamber hosts programs throughout the year, such as the Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament, the Lighting of Jackson Street Park at Christmas, the 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza, the Annual Chamber Banquet, and the Christmas Parade.

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HISTORY

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he earliest evidence of human habitation in Macon County dates back to the Paleo-Indian Culture, about 12,000 years ago. The last Native Americans to occupy the area were the Sauk and Fox tribes in the 1830s.

Pioneers began arriving in the early 1820s. They followed an ancient Indian trade route along the great divide between the Missouri and Mississippi watersheds. Rapid growth in the area resulted from the development of two railroad lines — the Northwest Railroad (1859) and the Hannibal and St. Joseph Line (1857) — which intersected in Macon County.

By June 1861, over 7,000 Union troops populated Macon County, garrisoned here to chase off Bushwhackers and to protect the railroads. Only one battle occurred in Macon County: On August 8, 1862, the six-hour Painter Creek Battle left 60 wounded after a gunfire barrage. The present Macon County Courthouse, built in 1864–1865, is one of the few public buildings constructed in the region during the Civil War. James T. Haley established Macon in 1852. The Bee Trace, a popular route to search for honey, brought travelers to the region. The county seat was moved to Macon from Bloomington in 1863 (this was both economically and politically motivated; Bloomington was a center of Rebel activity in the area). The town and county of Macon were named for Nathaniel Macon, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, U.S. congressman, and friend of Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton.

Macon’s economy exploded in 1860 with the discovery of coal.

Englishman Thomas Wardell brought commercial coal mining to the area.

Macon thrived in the first half of the 20th century. Two benefactors, Col. Frederick Wilhelm Victor Blees and Theodore Gary, made contributions that are still felt today.

The St. James Academy opened in 1875; Blees became its headmaster in 1892. Upon the death of his parents, Blees came into a substantial inheritance, which he invested in the construction of Blees Military Academy. The school survived only until 1912. In 1914, it became the Still-Hildreth Sanatorium, which closed in the 1960s. The building was fully renovated in the 1980s, and it is now known as Lakeview Towers, a senior residential facility.

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Theodore Gary, a prominent St. Louis businessman, made his fortune promoting the telephone in the 1920s. He became fond of the Macon area and helped develop Macon’s lake, building his summer home here and opening a savings and loan business. Gary’s support led to the funding of Macon’s golf course, swimming pool, library, and hospital.

Macon is known as the “City of Maples.” In 1872, John Beaumont donated 10,000 young maple trees to the city as payment for back taxes totalling $116. Today, the town has more than 275,000 maples.

Macon serves as an agricultural center and the home of Missouri’s first “New Generation Co-op,” a farmer-owned, modern ethanol plant. Macon is a popular vacation destination for hunters and campers, as the development continues at Thomas Hill Lake and the Long Branch State Park.

Visit the Macon County Historical Society Museum!

The Macon County Historical Society Museum, at 304 S. Missouri, serves as the home to Macon County artifacts and memorabilia. Displays are on three levels, and the main floor being handicap accessible. Visitors will find items and information representing the towns in Macon County and beyond.

The military section showcases Col. F.W.V. Blees’ desk and other articles from the Blees Military Academy. Uniforms from Macon County citizens — both men’s and ­women’s — are shown from World War I through the present, with all branches represented. A lighted gun cabinet holds guns and other materials from the 18th and 19th centuries. Also included in this area is a 4-foot, hand-welded map of Missouri, with battles of the Civil War depicted along with rivers, highways, colleges, important persons, and more.

Another part of the building’s history is shown with items from the world’s first Still-Hildreth Sanatorium Osteopathic Hospital. The sextant used by Admiral Byrd to go to the North Pole is on display, along with other items from Lester Dent, author of Doc Savage.

Equipment from the Shockey Mill, located at Cox Town and in operation from 1905 to the mid-1950s, is set up in a display made from its original building. Other areas include a country school classroom, hospital room, sports room, antique kitchen, buggies, church setting, courtroom, mining room, farming tools, and even a 1904 pea huller.

The MCHS genealogy research library has a large selection of probate, cemetery, and school records, along with family files, maps, county history books, and much more information for those searching for their own genealogy.

An extension of the museum is the memorial rock located close by, where the Macon Massacre occurred during the Civil War. A Civil War tour, Macon town tour, or museum tour are available on request. For more information about a tour, phone 660-395-5135.

a flourishing business climate Macon County Is a Place to Prosper

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acon, an exceptional city in the Heartland, offers both rural and urban benefits to all choosing to live and prosper here.

Macon has the friendliness and care factor associated with small towns, yet the proximity to all major methods of transportation, recreation, and shopping facilities, as experienced in larger urban areas. Macon is centrally located at the crossroads of highways 63 and 36, approximately 150 miles from Kansas City, Mo.; St. Louis, Mo.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Springfield, Ill.

tax abatement to qualified businesses. This, along with other state incentives, can be utilized in combination with attractive local incentives to institute and ensure successful business operations. Macon’s financial institutions share a sincere interest in sustaining the rich industrial environment and work closely with local firms to guarantee progress continues.

Leading Companies

Macon is a community supportive of growth and success. Macon and surrounding areas encompass a highly skilled, hard-working labor force, diverse in experience and specialties. Through joint efforts between Economic Development, Macon County, the city of Macon, and Macon Municipal Utilities, Macon has land available for purchase, unlimited water supplies, accessible utilities, and a 165-acre industrial park with existing infrastructure.

In 2008, Macon received Enhanced Enterprise Zone approval, which provides tax credits and

• Ardent Outdoors: Ardent is a 100 percent American-owned company that designs and manufactures fishing reels and fishing reel accessories.

• Chariton Valley Telecommunications: Chariton Valley Telephone Corporation is a locally owned and operated local exchange company providing state-of-the-art telecommunications services to businesses and residents in Northeast Missouri.

• Citizens Bank & Trust: Citizens Bank & Trust (CB&T) was founded in 1889. Now the sixth-largest state-chartered bank in Missouri, CB&T offers a full palette of financial services, from checking, savings, and loans to full trust

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services, employee benefits, and electronic banking. CB&T employs 10 in Macon.

• ConAgra Foods: ConAgra Foods is the trusted name behind several leading food brands, including Healthy Choice, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, PAM, and Banquet. The ConAgra Foods facility in Macon employs more than 300. The facility provides boneless meat items under the Banquet label, including chicken nuggets, tenders, and patties.

• Economy Products: Economy Products is equipped with the most up-to-date CNC single-spindle and multi-spindle automatic screw machines, managed by an experienced staff alert to the latest improvements in methods and machinery. Emphasis is placed on low-cost production and on maintaining a uniformly high degree of dimensional accuracy.

• Macon Electric Cooperative: Macon Electric Cooperative (MEC) is a member-owned rural electric cooperative headquartered in Macon.

MEC currently has over 11,650 meters connected over 2,950 miles of line. MEC has 47 full-time employees.

• Macon-Atlanta State Bank: Founder W.J. “Jett” Dearing was a farmer and schoolteacher from the small Missouri town of Greentop. The bank continues to build on the strong foundation and work ethic set by Dearing. They now employ more than 40 fulltime staff members and have grown to over $148 million in assets.

• Onshore Technologies: Onshore Technologies presently employs 50 and is growing. The staff includes software engineers and network technicians. Onshore’s services include IT governance, IT portfolio management, offshore program management, advanced

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business analysis/consulting, and architecture and integration planning. • POET Biorefining: POET Biorefining-Macon began operations in May 2000, with 82 percent of the company owned by a group of 311 Missouri corn farmers. In May 2003, POET expanded its operation to a 36 million gallon per year name plate, including production of Dakota Gold and Carbon Dioxide. POET Biorefining-Macon employs more than 40. • Rock Hill Mechanical Corporation: Since 1956, RHMC has had an outstanding reputation for designing and manufacturing products from the most intricate control panels to massive in-house fabricated housing and welded pipe assemblies. RHMC’s North Office employs 18 in Macon, engaged in ethanol modules and pipe fabrication, food and beverage modules and pipe fabrication, air separation, power piping, ASME codework, chemical piping, and pharmaceutical modules. • Shafer, Kline & Warren: SKW is a servicedriven firm with capabilities that include civil engineering services for public works and land development, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, land planning, land surveying, landscape architecture, construction observation, and geographic information systems (GIS). The Macon office employs more than 20. • Sydenstricker Farm & Lawn: Sydenstricker’s sells and services farm, residential, commercial, and construction equipment, along with carrying a full-line of household items, including candles, cookware, clothing, and more. Sydenstricker’s employs 40 full-time employees.

Industry Clusters Agribusiness Located in the heartland, Macon is perfectly situated to help agribusinesses more effectively reach the end users of their products: farmers and producers. This cluster is comprised of industries that support farm production (animal and crop), farm-related industries, and indirect agribusiness.

Farming and support industries — which provide input, processing management, and marketing — comprise the core elements of this cluster.

Macon County Agribusiness Strengths

• Chemical Manufacturing: Pesticide and fertilizer production supply much of Missouri’s farm market and are key global export industries. MFA is an example of a Macon County businesses involved in this type of activity. • Food Manufacturing: Food manufacturing includes meat processing, wineries, dairies, and processed foods. ConAgra Foods and West Wineries are two examples within Macon County. • Farm Supplies, Clothing Manufacturing, and Services: Major employers in this cluster include veterinarians and farm supply merchant wholesalers such as MFA and Orscheln Farm & Home. • Farm and Ethanol Production: In terms of value of agricultural product, Missouri’s farms are ranked 12th in the nation.

Energy Missouri is involved in a wide range of energy-related operations. From mining and exploration of traditional fuels, to the technology and plants that help harness them, to the alternative fuels that some day look to replace them,

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Missouri companies succeed in nearly every aspect of energy production. The energy cluster is defined by industries involved in the generation of energy or the manufacturing of machinery and parts used in energy production.

Macon County Energy Strengths

• Alternative Energy: Alternative fuel resources from corn (ethanol) and soybean oil (biodiesel) are growing industries in Missouri, with companies that include POET Biorefining.

Missouri is expected to be a major exporter of biofuels far into the future. • Mining and Exploration: Coal mining and crude oil exploration are industries found in Missouri. Companies such as Peabody are involved in mining coal. However, Missouri has limited traditional energy resources, which places limits on expansion.

Information Technology Information technology has seen exponential growth in the United States over the past few years.

Missouri businesses such as 3M, IBM, and MEMC Electronic have taken advantage of this opportunity to build up their business in the state, across the country, and around the world. Missouri’s information technology sector is comprised of industries involved in the manufacture of electronic components used in computers, communication devices, and other electronic devices, as well as companies focused on planning and design of computer systems, software development, management consulting services, and research.

Macon County Information Technology Strengths

• Communication Services: Wired telecommunications is the top employer within this

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sector, as well as being a strong exporting industry. Cellular telecommunications has been growing and is developing into an industry with significant employment in the state. • Computers: Computer systems design is another major employer and exporting industry in this sector. Custom computer programming services is also a large employer. The software publishing industry is a comparatively small employer in this group; however, it has seen high percentage growth in the past few years.

a freight hauler servicing the Macon County area. The recent development of U.S. 36 as a four-lane highway between Macon and Hannibal should continue to facilitate growth in this industry. • Railroad and Airport: Macon County is serviced by BNSF railroad and Amtrak. Macon is home to Fower Memorial Airport, with a fully lighted runway, private aircraft storage, a certified mechanic, and fuel. There are current plans to expand the landing strip to 4,000 feet.

Transportation Missouri offers companies within the transportation cluster a quality infrastructure complete with well-developed waterways, rail systems, interstate highways, and airports.

Missouri’s central location within the nation makes it a cost-effective location from which to ship and a natural place through which products are transported. Missouri’s transportation and logistics cluster focuses on the support processes involved with the transfer of products and services and is comprised of logistical services, shipping containers, warehousing, local haulers, and interstate/international haulers.

Manufacturing & Production Located on the crossroads of two four-lane highways, Macon County is perfectly situated to assist manufacturing companies in reaching end users. Manufacturing is the use of machines, tools, and labor to make things for use or sale.

The term may refer to a range of activity, from handicraft to high tech, but is most commonly applied to industrial production. Such finished goods may be used for manufacturing other, more complex products, or sold to wholesalers, who in turn sell them to retailers, who then sell them to end users — the “consumers.�

Macon County Transportation Strengths

• Ardent Outdoors, engaged in both design and manufacture of fishing reels • Economy Products, a machine shop that mass-produces parts from brass, steel, aluminum, and alloys

• Freight Haulers: General and specialized freight (long-haul) trucking is a large employer and an exporting industry in this cluster.

Other important long-haul industries include rail and inland water freight transportation.

Short haulers and couriers are also large employers; United Parcel Service, Federal Express, and DHL Express are examples from this industry group, while Gully Trucking is

fishermen, and outdoors lovers year-round, are supplemented by an ever-growing number of recreational and cultural attractions.

Macon County Tourist Attractions

• The Depot Inn: LaPlata • Lolli Livestock Market & Exotic Animals: Macon • Long Branch Lake: Macon • Maples Repertory Theatre: Macon • The Silver Rails Convention Center: LaPlata • West Winery: Macon Macon County Restaurants

• AJ’s Restaurant: Macon • The Apple Basket: Macon • China Garden: Macon • The Javasmith: Macon • Kemps Restaurant: Clarence • Nolands Catering: Macon • The Ole Beaumont: Macon • The Pear Tree Restaurant: Bevier • Pizza Hut: Macon • Subway: Macon • Taco Bell: Macon

Macon County Manufacturers

Tourism Centrally located, Macon County sees a considerable number of through travellers.

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education Excellence and Expansion Macon R-1 School

Community Child Macon R-1 School, Home of the Tigers, Development Center

serves more than 1,250 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The current elementary school, middle school, high school, and vocational school all reside on one campus, making it easy for parents and teachers to be close to all areas and ages. All offices and classrooms are networked to make sure the students have the most up-to-date technology available.

Macon Elementary hosts a vigorous parent/ teacher organization and encourages the participation of every district parent.

Macon Middle School helps students reach their potential and goals by promoting respect and responsibility.

Macon High School’s students can take advantage of many academic opportunities as well as extracurricular activities like football, baseball, basketball, track, softball, golf, art, choir, musical theater, and the award-winning Macon Tiger Band program.

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Community Child Development Center provides quality care and early education for children from birth through age 5. Classroom activities focus on enhancing the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and creative growth of each child. CCDC serves nutritious meals and snacks approved by the USDA and provides a healthy and self learning environment. The center is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and has achieved Missouri Accreditation.

Private Education Tri County Christian School serves children from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Tri County offers a solid foundation of biblical studies in addition to the basic coursework of reading, math, science, art, phonics, spelling, physical education, Spanish, French, computers, music, and much more.

Immaculate Conception Catholic School is Macon’s oldest private school and is accredited through the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Association. Offering Bible studies and a quality education for students in kindergarten through the eighth grade, Immaculate Conception places major emphasis on the fundamentals of reading, math, and science. The school also ­encourages

participation in community service projects.

Macon Career Center The Macon Career Center is open to secondary students who have completed 11th grade, postsecondary students, and adults. Daytime and evening courses are available and are designed to assist students in the development of solid work habits, including use of tools, proper safety procedures, and appropriate work ethics. The school is dedicated to the development of “productive skills and knowledge,” which will provide for better entry into later college endeavors and ease the transition from school to working in the private sector.

• The Agricultural Education Program combines technical information with hands-on training in real-world situations. This program focuses on the following three areas: agricultural education classes, a supervised agricultural experience program, and leadership training. Students develop skills that include small animal care, wildlife management, conservation, crops, and agribusiness.

• The Automotive Technology Program offers a one- or two-year course of study in auto maintenance and repair.

• The Business Technology Program prepare students to handle the continual updates and advancements of industry.

• Building Trades/Carpentry Program students assist in the construction of an actual house that will be sold and lived in.

e d u c at i o n •  The Culinary Arts Program prepares students for careers in the food-service industry.

Students have the opportunity to manage restaurants, which includes the duties of food preparation. • MACD Career Jumpstart is a comprehensive, accelerated program that gives students the skills needed to design, maintain, and support critical applications using the latest software technology. Participants in the Jumpstart Program are able to receive the equivalent of two years’ education in just 10 weeks.

Other programs include: Early Childhood Education, Graphic Arts, Health Occupations, and Industrial Welding.

Macon Area Education Center Macon County is a community that embraces education and plans for future growth. We are poised and prepared for the next generation of entrepreneurs, business trends, and educational needs. In December 2009, the city of Macon signed a contract with Central Methodist University (CMU) and Moberly Area Community

College (MACC) to open a satellite campus in Macon in fall 2010. This campus provides a multitude of courses and further ensures our graduating students have ample opportunity for post high school education.

CMU and MACC, in partnership with Macon city officials, Macon County Economic Development, Macon County Commission, Macon Area Chamber of Commerce, and public school administrators worked together to tailor a program specific to the needs of students in Macon and surrounding areas. Macon Area Education Center is the new regional campus established from these efforts. It houses three classrooms, including a lab area. The fourth classroom is leased to Macon Literacy Center.

The partnership agreement among all parties provides for greater economic opportunities.

Macon is a very progressive community, and the impressive efforts on behalf of this campus further showcase the leadership and community we have. The Macon Area Education Center will help ensure a stronger economy, with expanded educational opportunities for area residents.

This is particularly important as we encourage our youth to choose to stay in Macon County following graduation.

Academic programs to be offered include associate degree completion courses and fouryear degree programs. Courses include accounting, business, child development, psychology, RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing), and allied health study areas. Students can take individual classes in areas of interest. The Macon campus will accept students transferring from other two- and fouryear colleges and universities.

The Macon Public Library Macon Public Library is located at the corner of Rutherford and Butler, where it has been found since 1917. It was proudly printed at the time that Mr. Theodore Gary, president of the library board, established an endowment fund to add to the library’s 5,000 volumes. Today, MPL not only has enlarged its collection to 38,000 volumes of books for all ages, but has also added videos, audios, a wireless network, and public computer terminals. It continues to expand its services to meet the needs of the community and is open six days a week, offering reading programs for all ages, free computer access, and a genealogy room for family and local research. Everyone is welcome at their community library!

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Samaritan Hospital In 1929, through Theodore Gary’s generosity and commitment to the people in this area, a tradition of quality health care began with Samaritan Hospital.

Today, more than 80 years later, Samaritan Hospital continues to provide the community with comprehensive personalized medical care. This year marks a new era at Samaritan with the construction of a 60,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art patient care facility and the implementation of an electronic hospital information system.

The modern two-story medical center, due for completion in 2012, will house 25 private patient rooms, Pharmacy, and Social Services on the upper level, with Emergency Services, Surgical Suites, Radiology, Laboratory, and Admitting on the lower level. The current patient care areas will be remodeled to house administrative and non-patient-care departments.

Technology Samaritan Hospital gives the community a range of care options and state-of-the-art technology.

In Radiology, technology is vitally important, and Samaritan offers services unique to rural areas and hospitals of its size. A 64-Slice CT Scanner provides clearer high-quality images to physicians and reduces the time the patient must be in the scanner. This, coupled with a computerized radiography system known as PACS, allows Samaritan to provide the community with the highest-quality digital images and faster interpretation times (24 hours or less).

Up-to-date technology also plays an important role in other areas, like Pharmacy and

Laboratory. An automated medication storage and dispensing system, known as PYXIS, helps the pharmacy ensure that patients are given correct doses at the correct times. In the Laboratory, coagulation and hematology analyzers have been updated, and now cholesterol screenings can be conducted on site.

Specialized Services Samaritan takes pride in providing the community with the services they need. •  The Outpatient Specialty Clinic allows area patients access to physicians in 12 specialties, ranging from cardiology; ear, nose, and throat; obstetrics/gynecology; and rheumatology to ophthalmology, all without traveling long distances. •  The Dialysis Clinic has been serving patients from the area as well as transient patients for over 14 years. •  The Sleep Study Clinic provides area patients sleep disorder testing without waiting weeks for an appointment and results. •  For over 11 years, the Wellness Center has provided patients recovering from heart attacks or suffering from lung disease or diabetes with the tools they need to return to an active lifestyle. • Samaritan Home Health Agency offers peace of mind to patients who are disabled, chronically ill, or in need of short-term care in their own home. Home Health also offers physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medical alert services, and medicine dispensing services.

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Sharon Scott Phone: 660.395.9540 102 Vine St. • P.O. Box 276 Macon, MO 63552 sharonscott.rutherford@yahoo.com

•  As the hub for Macon County Ambulance Service, Samaritan Hospital is a lifeline for emergencies in the area, providing a 24/7 Emergency Room and helicopter access for Staff for Life and Air Evac. •  The providers at Total Family Health Care offer the community personalized care in family medicine, prenatal services, and internal medicine.

Samaritan Hospital is focused on providing the community with quality, personalized health care today and in the future.

Loch Haven Nursing Home Loch Haven offers skilled nursing, both longterm or therapeutic; short-term stays; Residential Care Apartments; Special Brook for Alzheimer’s and other dementias; “Day Break� Adult Day Service; and day care for children. In addition to a staff of professional nurses, Loch Haven offers buffet-style dining at all three meals and a full slate of daily activities. A not-for-profit operated by the Macon County Nursing Home District, Loch Haven can provide care for 180 people.

Macon Health Care Center Macon Health Care Center is a skilled 120bed nursing home built in 1982 and owned and operated by National Healthcare. The center is located at 29612 Kellogg Avenue in Macon.

For more information, call 660-385-5797 or visit www.maconhealthcarecenter.com. To see how all nursing homes rank, go to www.medicare.gov/nhcompare.

real estate A Small Town With All the Comforts

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acon has an incredible variety of homes for all family sizes, preferences, and price ranges. We have affordable firsttime homes, larger homes for growing families, and excellent retirement homes for those wanting homes all on one level.

Macon offers lovely and well-kept homes built prior to the World War II. You will love the charm of the Queen Annes and Victorians scattered all over Macon. You’ll also notice the small and friendly neighborhoods across town.

We have new subdivisions with available building lots, established subdivisions with mature trees and sidewalks, residential areas close to downtown, others at the edges of town, and a newer subdivision around our Macon Lake. The prices will amaze you for the square footage, and property tax and utility costs are very reasonable.

Macon has a very stable real estate market with an affordable cost of living. There are also many qualified and professional builders who are ready and willing to build to your liking as well.

Macon is a small town with all the comforts and shopping options that you would want from a city. We are located at the cross roads of two major four-lane highways and nestled between St. Louis, Kansas City, and Lake of the Ozarks. We are an easy drive from major airports and large-city shopping.

Macon is a friendly, safe, growing, and progressive community. Many of the small business owners live in this community too, making it a great place to live and work. Macon has many nice parks scattered throughout town to make the residential areas great for children. You will enjoy seeing kids riding bikes, parents pushing strollers, and pet owners taking their dogs for walks! We take pride in our town too, with sidewalks being improved, lawns maintained, gorgeous landscaping, and older homes being taken down and replaced with new construction.

Senior adults are fortunate enough to have several options for living. Macon has two very nice nursing homes, plus we offer assisted living apartments and, most recently, a great number of duplex apartments. This gives you the freedom of living on your own without the extra worry of interior and exterior maintenance.

For those who prefer country living, we have many wonderful acreages, livestock farms, recreational properties, and hobby farms to choose from too. Whether you want a place to relax, hunt, raise livestock, or teach your children about nature, you will find something that will work for you. Locally owned real estate firms offer residential, farm, recreational, and industrial sales and development opportunities or assistance. Contact the Chamber for a list of member agents.

Meet the Neighbors The city of Macon sits in the center of Macon County, which greatly facilitates commerce to it from surrounding communities and, vice versa, allows for easy travel to other communities.

Traveling north, the city of Atlanta (population estimate: 450) and the city of LaPlata (population: 1,436) have an abundance of hometown pride. Atlanta can be credited as the birthplace of the Macon-Atlanta State Bank, currently located in Macon, and as the location for the Atlanta Conservation Area, where hunting, fishing, and outdoor opportunities are myriad. Farther north, LaPlata is currently an enjoyed destination spot for the Depot Inn & Suites, which commemorates the BNSF railroad, and for the National Amtrak Museum. The area around LaPlata is also known for its robust hunting opportunities.

To the east and south, there are no communities! However, there are great homes and many sightseeing opportunities created by the agricultural lay of the land. Our residents also enjoy visiting the communities of Clarence and Shelbina in Shelby County, as well as Moberly in Randolph County and Columbia in Boone County.

Communities to the west of Macon include Bevier (population estimate: 724), Callao (population estimate: 277), New Cambria (population estimate: 221), and Ethel (population estimate: 100). Bevier receives visitors from miles around for its annual homecoming, which features Nashville entertainment. It also thrives yearround with the Pear Tree restaurant, as well as the other businesses. Further west, Callao is home to quaint antique stores and other specialty shops. It receives much traffic each Christmas, when one of its residents shares a magnificent display that can be seen from the highway; guests are welcome to walk through and enjoy. New Cambria and Ethel are primarily agricultural communities.

Ethel brings folks to the area with their bed-andbreakfast, as well as the Santa Fe restaurant.

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Greening • Eagan • Hayes Funeral Homes Hutton & McElwain and Gilleland & McElwain Funeral Homes 660-385-5721

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Serving Macon & Shelby Counties

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recreation, culture, & tourism Indoors, Outdoors, and All Around the Town

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acon has countless options for your entertainment and pleasure. The historic downtown is being revitalized. Macon is loaded with wonderful antique and novelty stores, as well as a bowling alley, a tri-plex cinema, various night life locations, and a world-class repertory theater.

Long Branch Lake The 2,430-acre Long Branch Lake was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1980. The 1,828-acre Long Branch State Park consists of three areas: Bloomington Area, Bee Trace Area, and Macon Area.

The Bloomington Area, on the western shore, offers camping, boating, swimming, hiking, and more than 100 shaded campsites. The marina has covered slips, and a two-lane boat launch provides lake access. A large sand beach is the perfect place to enjoy the water and sunshine.

Two open shelters with grills can be reserved, and picnic sites offer scenic views of the lake and beach. A 1.1-mile hiking trail follows the shoreline.

The Bee Trace Area features a nine-mile hiking and backpacking trail that winds through savannas, open prairie, and timber. A single-lane boat ramp allows access to the northern end of the lake.

The Macon Area is on the eastern side of the lake and has a single-lane boat launch and several shady picnic sites. All areas have paved parking and concrete boat ramps.

A 2,454-acre wildlife area on the north end of the lake is combined with the adjacent Atlanta Conservation Area to form the 4,500acre Atlanta/Long Branch Conservation Area.

The area is gently rolling and contains a variety of woodland edge and grassland wildlife. Bald eagles nest here, and there is a large population of Canada geese.

The lake provides an excellent fishery for channel, blue, and flathead catfish as well as bass, hybrid striped bass, and crappie.

Other activities include hunting, frogging, hiking, nature study, and photography.

Long Branch State Park Visitor Center, Office and Marina is open to the public daily.

Macon City Lake Macon Lake offers excellent fishing and quiet moments on the water. No swimming is permitted, but the lake is surrounded by shelter houses with cooking facilities. There is also a boat ramp located on the northwest shore.

Thomas Hill Lake and Reservoir Thomas Hill Lake has some 4,950 acres of fishable waters, with another 5,550 acres of surrounding land. The north end of the reservoir features several wetland units, created and maintained by beavers, that attract a variety of nesting and migrating birds.

Thomas Hill Reservoir is managed primarily for largemouth bass, crappie, hybrid striped bass, and catfish. The warm water remains ice-free during the winter, providing a unique fishing opportunity. Ornithologists flock to the area every January and February to see the bald eagles. The area has a campground with concrete pads, shelters, fire grates, and a beach for swimming. Boat ramps are available on all four shorelines.

Hunting and Fishing If you love the outdoors and hunting, you will feel right at home in Macon County, consistently one of the top counties for both whitetail deer

and turkey harvested in the state of Missouri.

There is year-round hunting, with rabbit, turkey, deer, raccoon, quail, pheasant, and more. The fishing options are plentiful too!

Macon has a diversified landscape that entices wildlife with mature and virgin timbers, brushy covers, open fields, and tillable farms. Ponds, creeks, lakes, old mine pits, and rivers make for beautiful terrain as well. This is truly a glimpse of heaven for those of you who appreciate the outdoor life.

We have shooting ranges, sporting goods stores, bait shops, public hunting areas, and many other hunting-related activities. We are proud of the many wildlife organizations that are active in this community and involve our youth in sportsman events. Whether you consider yourself a professional hunter or an aspiring outdoorsman, you will love what Macon has to offer you. Grab your bows or your rifles, put on your camo, and load up your four wheelers. Your hunting adventure starts in Macon County!

Long Branch Area YMCA This 22,000-square-foot facility includes a large gymnasium, cardio equipment, free weights, a strength-training circuit, a gymnastics area, an indoor walking track, an exercise room, and a new Sportwall. Adult programs include fitness classes as well as basketball, softball, and volleyball. Youth programs include basketball, soccer, flag football, ragball, and gymnastics.

Van’s Nursery, Inc. P.E. Jepson Lumber Co., Inc. Macon-Kirksville J.W. Hays – Owner

Office: 660-385-4713 Fax: 660-385-4916 E-mail: jwhays@cvalley.net

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Landscaping Design Over 55 Years in Business 5-Step Lawn Care • Irrigation Mike Vansickle, President

104 E. Goggin St. Macon, MO 63552 www.pejepson.com

Email: vans@cvalley.net www.vansnursery.com

30506 Lake St. Macon, Missouri 63552 Phone: (660) 385-2011

r e c r e at i o n , c u lt u r e , & to u r i s m Public Parks

Jackson Street Park was developed by the founding fathers at the heart of the city. Activities here include a wading pool, a playground, and picnic areas.

The Round House, established in the early 1900s, was originally part of the Blees Military Campus. It is a log house with a stone fireplace and is available to schedule for events through the City of Macon.

Macon County Park is the largest in the district. The 2,000-seat grandstand is a venue for many large-scale events such as the Grand National Show-Me Show-Down Truck and Tractor Pull, the Macon Town & Country Fair, and the Macon Flywheel & Collectible Reunion.

Fairgrounds Park has a campground available, and there are several shelters on the grounds.

The 10,000-square-foot Expo Center is available for rent, and other facilities include the Floral Hall, five shelter houses, two playgrounds, a horse arena, and the Flywheel Museums.

The city of Macon’s parks have been renovated with state-of-the-art playground equipment. Macon also enjoys five baseball fields,

five public tennis courts, and two soccer fields.

Opened in 2008, the skateboard park offers hours of enjoyment for aspiring skateboarding aficionados. Macon’s public swimming pool was constructed in the 1950s and has been continually updated and improved. It is listed on the Historical Register and provides hours of enjoyment to the community.

Annual Events and Festivals Boots and Black Tie. Sponsored by the Maples Repertory Theatre, this elegant June event features drinks and appetizers, live music, both silent and live auctions, a sumptuous buffet, and delicious dessert. Proceeds support the theatre.

Old Time Flywheel & Collectibles Annual Reunion. Sponsored by the Macon County Flywheel & Collectibles Club, this event is held each July. Roam the Macon County Fairgrounds Park and watch as antique machinery does thrashing, bailing, and more. Live music, museum tours, great food, and acres of craft items are available.

Show-Me Show-Down Truck & Tractor Pull. This world-class event is usually held the first weekend of August at Macon County Fairgrounds Park. Entrants look to capture vital points as they strive toward a world title. This event draws thousands to the area and has a huge economic impact on the community.

Fork & Cork Festival. Featuring food, wine, music, a 5K run/walk, vendors, and more, Fork & Cork is sponsored by the Macon Downtown Association in August in historic downtown Macon.

Relay for Life. This run/walk benefits the American Cancer Society. Macon and the surrounding communities pull together and raise thousands of dollars for cancer research. The lighting of the luminaries honors both those who have defeated cancer and those who have lost their lives to the disease.

Annual Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. The date of this event each year is TBA. Demolition Derby. The derby is held in August of each year at the Macon County Park.

Attractions Lolli Exotic Animal Sales. Held four times a year, these events offer glimpses of such animals as bears, monkeys, snakes, elk, deer, camels, emu, giraffes, miniature horses, ostriches, and much, much more.

City of Maples Repertory Theatre. The theatre entered its seventh season in 2011 and promises a bright future. Theatre Director Todd Davison brings a variety of performances to the theatre. Professional actors, designers, and technicians from around the country move to Macon for the summer schedule. The theatre is housed in the historic Royal Theater, a building with a robust history of live theater and vaudeville in Macon. The theater was constructed in 1889 and opened its doors as the Jobson Opera House. A renovation in the 1990s revitalized the building inside and out. The Royal seats 400 on its main floor and in the sweeping, arch-shaped balcony.

The Pear Tree Historic Bevier, MO - 5 miles west of Macon 660-773-6666 Dining Hours: Tues.–Sat., 4:30pm–9:30pm Closed the month of January Carriage Room: Cocktails, Dinners & Banquets Al Abbadessa, Proprietor Michael Abbadessa, Managing Partner .BTUFS$BSE t 7*4" t "NFSJDBO &YQSFTT t %JTDPWFS

www.thepeartreerestaurant.com The Area’s Most Celebrated Restaurant

AJ’s

“A BRANCH OF THE TREE”

ONION RINGS & OTHER THINGS! 1405 N. Missouri, Macon MO (across from Taco Bell)

660-385-1500 Hours 10:00am–9:30pm Monday–Saturday

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Rural Advocates for Independent Living (RAIL) — Page 1 203 East 2nd St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-6789 Fax 660-385-6410 www.ruraladvocatesforindependentliving.org

RAIL’s Mission is to assist persons with disabilities to live as independently as they choose within the communities of their choice. We offer Four Core Services: • Advocacy • Peer Support • Information & Referral • Independent Living Skills Training

Accountant Grimshaw, Kaser & Seipel — Page 2

1201 E. Briggs Macon, MO 63552 660-395-5292 Fax 660-395-6445

Tax Planning & Preparation Financial Statements Audits & Reviews Payroll & Accounting Services

Adult Care/Senior Living Loch Haven — Page Inside Front Cover

701 Sunset Hills Dr. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-3113 Fax 660-385-2838 www.lochhaven.com

Nolands Catering — Page Inside Front Cover

3002 Jims St. Macon, MO 63552 660-395-9141 Fax 660-395-9141 nolandscatering@cvalley.net www.nolandscatering.com

We can work with you to develop a menu for the perfect buffet to suit your entertaining needs. Weddings, anniversaries, graduations, BBQs, picnics, or business lunches, call Nolands Catering.

Construction/Contractors Chalgren Construction LLC — Page 1

28901 Javelin Pl. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-4888 Cell 660-651-0152 Fax 660-385-3842 chalgren@cvalley.net www.chalgrenconst.com

Amusements/Recreation/Entertainment Maples Repertory Theatre — Page 9

102 N. Rubey St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2924 info@maplesrep.com www.MaplesRep.com

Auction Tiger Auction Company — Page 4

29381 US Highway 63 Macon, MO 63552 660-385-7653 Fax 660-385-2473 realtorlegan@yahoo.com www.tigerauctioncompany.com

The hardworking Tiger Auction team works for you till the very end!

“We are earning our stripes one sale at a time.”

(Real estate & farm equipment/machinery auctions)

Building Materials P.E. Jepson Lumber Co., Inc. — Page 10

104 East Goggin St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-4713 Fax 660-385-4916 www.pejepson.com

Jepson Lumber can help you with many of your building and home improvement needs, including lumber, roofing, siding, hardware, flooring, cabinets, countertops and much more! Jepson Lumber — “Best for Less!”

Funeral & Cremation Services Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home — Page 9 301 North Rubey Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2136 gehfh@hotmail.com www.greeningeaganhayes.com

Macon Health Care Center — Page 1

29612 Kellogg Ave. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5797 Fax 660-385-5814

Care Is Our Business Our skilled nursing and rehab programs will help you transition from hospital to home in an accelerated program to fit your unique needs.

Macon County Economic Development — Page 5 102 Vine St. P.O. Box 135 Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5627 Fax 660-385-3972 maconed@cvalley.net www.maconcounty.org

Macon County Economic Development is committed to the best interests of the community as a whole. MCED assists with business start-up or expansion, site location, incentive programs, and job retention.

Manpower — Page 3

#2 Melgrove Lane, Suite 104 Hannibal, MO 63401 573-221-1144 Fax 866-384-5041 angie.gooding@na.manpower.com www.us.manpower.com

Manpower enriches people’s lives with quality employment and training opportunities, and provides companies with innovative workforce solutions that help them increase productivity, improve efficiency, and boost the bottom line.

Ethanol Facility Poet Biorefining — Page 9

Ethanol, Carbon Dioxide, Distiller’s Grains 30211 Major Avenue Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2789 Fax 660-385-3796 www.poet.com

• Corn Purchasing - 866-385-2729 POET Biorefining http://nemog.aghost.net • Feed Orders - 888-327-8799 POET Nutrition http://www.poetnutrition.com • Employment - Apply online POET http://www.poet.com/careers

Financial Institutions Bank of New Cambria — Page 5

200 S. Main St. New Cambria, MO 63558 660-226-5211 Fax 660-226-5206 www.banknewcambria.com

• Conveniently located • Online banking • Loan decisions made in-house • Where you’re a name, not a number

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We are a locally owned community bank that has been proudly serving our area since 1893.

Health Care

Concrete Construction • Residential • Commercial Earthwork • Excavation • Demolition • Hauling • Lagoons

Employment Agencies

North Missouri’s professional theatre at the remarkable Royal Theatre, which blends the historic with the modern. Great entertainment, provided by nationally recognized actors, designers, and directors, runs June through December.

1513 N. Missouri Street Macon, MO 63552 660-385-3161 Fax 660-385-3085 www.mabank.com

Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home invites you to stop by to see us about our many different services including traditional funeral services, graveside services, cremation services, monuments, and pre-arranged funeral plans.

Economic Development

Person-centered care at its best. Offering therapeutic and long-term care, assisted living apartments, the Special Brook Neighborhood for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, “Day Break” Adult Day Service, and child care. Operating since 1970 as the not-for-profit Macon County Nursing Home District.

Macon-Atlanta State Bank — Page 8

Samaritan Hospital — Page 7 1205 North Missouri Macon, MO 63552 660-385-8719 Fax 660-385-8701 www.samaritanhospital.net

Serving the community since 1929, our goal is to provide exceptional, personalized healthcare. You are our neighbors, friends, and family, so when you come to Samaritan we treat you like family.

Health & Fitness Long Branch Area YMCA — Page 6

1304 S. Missouri St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-1818 Fax 660-385-5404 www.ymcamacon.org

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Hotels/Motels/Bed-&-Breakfasts Macon Comfort Inn / Super 8 Motel — Page Outside Back Cover 1821 North Missouri Macon, MO 63552 660-395-8000 Fax 660-395-8001 maconcomfort@yahoo.com www.choicehotels.com/hotel/mo184 Super 8 203 E. Briggs Drive Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5788 www.super8.com

Implement Dealer Sydenstricker — Page 2

1810 N. Missouri St. Macon, MO 63552 660-341-0567 Fax 660-385-6613 www.sydenstrickers.com

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Investment Edward Jones - Cole D. Merrill — Page Inside Front Cover 603 E. Union Macon, MO 63552 660-385-4328 Fax 888-770-9150 cole.merrill@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones - Stacy L. Taylor — Page 5 219 N. Rollins Street Macon, MO 63552 660-385-6612 Fax 877-452-1833 stacy.taylor@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Photography Keithly Studios — Page 4

411 N. Wentz St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2403 keithlystudios@cvalley.net

We are PROFESSIONAL Photographers with combined experience of 45 years.

Action Photojournalism, Sports, Commercial, Church Directories, Schools, Exquisite Weddings, Portraiture, Family Photography — We Do It All!

Real Estate Tiger Country Realty — Page 4

Stacy Taylor, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, is located in downtown Macon. She offers a variety of investments and personal service to meet your long-term financial goals.

Jewelers Sims Jewelry & Gifts — Page Inside Front Cover 111 Vine St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-8213 Fax 660-395-9396 simsjewelry@cvalley.net

29381 US Highway 63 Macon, MO 63552 660-385-7297 Fax 660-385-2473 realtorlegan@yahoo.com www.tigercountryrealty.com

The cutting edge Tiger Team works hard for you! We are on the prowl in Macon, Shelby, Linn, Knox, Adair, Randolph and surrounding counties. We market residential, farms and commercial properties.

Restaurants Apple Basket — Page 6

Retail jewelry and giftware. Diamond and semi-precious jewelry, 10-karat and 14-karat jewelry. Large selection of giftware and expert jewelry repair.

Landscaping/Nursery Van’s Nursery, Inc. — Page 10 30506 Lake St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2011 Fax 660-395-1161 vans@cvalley.net www.vansnursery.com

215 N. Rollins St. Macon, MO 63552 660-395-7015

Macon’s Great Family Restaurant. We Cook From Scratch!

Great Homemade Pies and Dessert Hand-Breaded Tenderloins Chicken Strips Hot Beef & Turkey plates Homemade Gravy Great Prices

Manufacturing ConAgra Foods — Page 3 204 Vine Street Macon, MO 63552 660-385-3184

ConAgra Foods’ overarching community involvement platform — Nourish Today, Flourish Tomorrow — focuses philanthropic efforts toward ending child hunger and enabling nutrition education programs.

Medical Equipment Advanced Medical Equipment LLC — Page 5

1119 S. Missouri St., Ste. D Macon, MO 63552 660-395-9466 Fax 660-395-9468 advanced@cvalley.net www.advancedmedicalequipment.org

We offer a full line of medical equipment, oxygen and respiratory equipment.

Available 24/7. Flexible rental periods. Insurance claim filing. Accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private Insurance.

Optometrists Vision Care Associates — Page 1 1705 Prospect Drive Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5724 Fax 660-385-3924

511 E. Briggs Dr. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5336 Fax 660-385-3686

Buffet Dining and Carry Out Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

In business for 15 years

The Pear Tree / AJ’s — Page 11 222 North Macon Bevier, MO 63532 660-773-6666 Fax 660-773-6665 www.thepeartreerestaurant.com 1405 N. Missouri Macon, MO 63552 660-385-1500

Pharmacy Miller’s Rexall — Page 1

115 Vine St. Macon, MO 63352 660-385-2167 Fax 660-385-6245 millerrexall@yahoo.com

Complete pharmacy services at the same location in downtown Macon since 1908 — by the Miller family since 1946.

Red Cross Pharmacy — Page 5 402 E. Briggs Macon, MO 63552 660-886-5535 ext 322 Fax 660-886-6320 www.redcrosspharmacy.com

We make every effort to be the best customer-focused and service-driven pharmacy. See us for all your pharmaceutical, health and beauty products, and home medical equipment!

Wal-Mart, 25 years in business in Macon, Missouri. We provide everyday low prices to our customers. Shop Wal-Mart for all of your everyday shopping needs.

Retail – Food C & R Supermarkets — Page 10 703 East Briggs Drive P.O. Box 337 Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2168 Fax 660-395-6135 macon@crmarkets.com www.crsupermarkets.com

Full-Service Grocery Store

Telecommunications Chariton Valley Telcom-Comm. — Page 11

1213 E. Briggs Drive Macon, MO 63552 660-395-9000 Fax 660-395-7510 www.cvalley.net

Chariton Valley, your one-stop shop for advanced telephone, Internet, cable TV, and wireless services. At Chariton Valley, you’re more than a number, you’re our neighbor! Call or stop by today.

Utilities City of Macon - Macon Municipal Utilities — Page 4

We are a municipality. We provide electric, gas, water, and wastewater services to customers inside the city limits.

Macon Electric Cooperative — Page 5 31517 Bus. Route 36 Macon, MO 63552 660-385-3157 Fax 660-385-3334 www.maconelectric.com

Our mission is to provide excellent service to our member-owners in the most efficient manner possible.

The Pear Tree Dining Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 4:30 –9:30 p.m.

Closed the month of January and major holidays.

Carriage Room: Cocktails, Dinners, & Banquets AJ’s Onion Rings & Other Things

Retail J & R Appliance Center, LLC — Page 5 1408 N. Missouri Street Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5741 Fax 660-385-7101 j_rappliancecenter@yahoo.com

Customer satisfaction in appliance plus electronics sales and service is the goal of J & R Appliance Center as we want you to be a return customer.

Macon and surrounding area’s center for primary eye care and management of ocular injury and disease.

• Safety eyewear • Contact lenses • Cataract and refractive surgery management • Diabetic eye care • Considerate service

705 E. Briggs Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5783 Fax 660-385-5229 www.walmart.com

106 West Bourke Street Macon, MO 63552 660-385-3173 Fax 660-385-6554 swilson@gommu.com www.maconutilities.com

China Garden — Page 6

Full-service nursery providing residential/commercial landscape design and installation, irrigation systems, 5-step lawncare, hardscapes, paver patios, and sidewalks. Open year-round with a large selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and fruit trees.

Wal-Mart Store 783 — Page 2

JP’s Corner Market — Page 1 101 Vine St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-4620 Fax 660-385-5535 jp@tuxteesandmore.com www.tuxteesandmore.com

Linda’s Fashions — Page 8 514 E. Briggs Dr., Suite C Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5226 Fax 660-385-5837 lindas@cvalley.net

Ladies’ wear clothing — missy, petite, and plus sizes. In business since 1995.

Rutherford Interiors — Page 8 102 Vine St. Macon, MO 63552 660-395-9540 Fax 660-395-9545 sharonscott.rutherford@yahoo.com

Home furnishings store, home interior products, pictures, lighting, accessories, and furniture. Interior designer Sharon Scott.

Winery West Winery — Page 3

107 Vine St. Macon, MO 63552 573-268-3424 www.westwinery.com

• Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

• Also Open by Appointment Complimentary Wine Tastings & Winery Tours Indoor space for up to 85 people available, along with a 110-inch screen with high-definition projection unit and wireless Internet.

Enjoy a cozy night’s stay in this Multi-Platinum Award Winning hotel, where the outdoor lodging experience is brought inside, making it feel like home.

The Macon Comfort Inn has been chosen as the #1 Comfort Inn in Missouri and #5 in the Nation in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2010. They offer each guest a warm and welcoming place for business travelers and families. This beautiful hotel is conveniently located at the junction of Highway 63 and Highway 36, minutes from several area attractions and businesses. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the recreational activities that nearby Long Branch Lake and Thomas Hill Lake offer. The Macon Country Club has a 9-hole golf course available for interested golfers wanting a challenge on the green.

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The Macon County Fairgrounds offers several special events throughout the year, including the National Truck and Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Travel & Boat Show, Flywheel Reunion, Crossroads Cruiser’s Car Show, and many others. Several other shopping centers, including the historic downtown area, are only minutes from the hotel, not to mention the variety of restaurants that are nearby. Each morning guests wake up to a free Hot Deluxe Comfort Sunshine breakfast with fresh waffles, biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage, coffee, and juice. The Comfort Inn also features a banquet/meeting facility for groups with meetings, reunions, and weddings. Relax and unwind with them on Tuesdays and Thursdays with their Manager’s Reception, featuring unique snacks and soups, drinks, and freshly baked cookies. Enjoy our free WIFI, indoor heated (saltwater) pool and hot tub, an exercise room, in-room coffee, iron/board, hairdryer, and micro/refrigerators. Reserve one of our popular jacuzzi suites. Our hotel is not pet-friendly and is 100% SMOKE FREE.

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The Super 8 in Macon is a Pride of Super 8 property located at the junction of 36 & 63.

They offer each guest a Super Start Breakfast.

660-385-5788

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High-speed Internet is in all rooms, along with micro/refrigerators. This hotel has a unique design in each room. They are located near many restaurants and local attractions.

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