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What’s Inside
Macon Area Chamber of Commerce Profile & Visitor’s Guide
Welcome to Macon.............................................................. 1 Big-City Opportunities With a Small-Town Atmosphere
Meet the Neighbors............................................................ 2 Macon County Communities
History of Macon City & Macon County................ 3 Building a Commercial Center
A Flourishing Business Climate.................................. 4 Supporting Growth and Success
Education................................................................................. 6 Pride and Opportunity
Chamber & Community Resources.............................. 7 Working for the Benefit of All
Health Care............................................................................. 8 Patient-Centered and Growing to Serve
Recreation & Tourism........................................................ 9 Relax and Enjoy
Culture & Entertainment............................................ 10 Enjoy Our Attractions and Events
Real Estate............................................................................. 11 We Make You Feel Right at Home
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Welcome to Macon Big-City Opportunities With a Small-Town Atmosphere
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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. We are 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 Area Vocational Technical School provides advanced education to many area students. And, in 2008, Macon became home to the new, college-accredited Technology Center. 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 Hannibal-LaGrange 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 or find a fast-food drive-through. If you need to purchase something for the house, we have it here. 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 Flywheel & Collectibles Show, the Grand National Truck and Tractor Pull, fairs, mud runs, and concerts at the newly renovated Fairgrounds Park. If you enjoy the fine arts, come and visit the City of Maples Repertory Theatre. You can sit back and enjoy an evening of live, big-city entertainment. A variety of shows are presented year-round. 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. Once again, welcome to Macon! Come and see what we mean when we say, “We’re MACON It Happen!�
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Meet the Neighbors Macon County Communities Atlanta
Population, 2007 Estimate: 450
Atlanta was established in 1858 by Semen Atteberry. The first business was housed in Atteberry’s barn. Atteberry was also the first teacher and first postmaster. The town was originally named Ohio, but Atteberry changed the name to Atlanta after the Civil War. Atlanta was a prosperous trade center until the late 1920s. Today, tourists enjoy the Atlanta Conservation Area, where hunting, fishing, and outdoor opportunities are myriad.
Bevier
Population, 2007 Estimate: 724 An accidental pick stroke by Alex Rector made Bevier the greatest coal camp in the Midwest. In 1860, Rector took a job digging a well just west of Bevier. After 12 feet, he suddenly ran into two feet of slate; below that was six feet of coal. Two railroad men sank a coal mine on the land, and the mining district was born. Bevier became a boom town, offering banks, lumber yards, stores, factories, restaurants, taverns, churches, and theaters. In 1936, the Binkley Mining Company introduced strip mining to the region. Today, Bevier boasts restaurants, a grocery store, and a large RV park and sales center. People travel from all over to enjoy free Nashville entertainment during the four-day Bevier Homecoming.
Callao
Population, 2007 Estimate: 277 In 1858, Samuel Humphrey, Enoch Humphrey, and Samuel Kern were having
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trouble coming up with a name for the community they had founded. They turned to a railroad man named Kenney, who suggested they blindfold him and let him point to a spot on a spinning globe. Kenney’s finger landed on Callao, Peru. Today, Callao is primarily an agricultural community. It’s also an antique haven, boasting three antique stores and other specialty shops. The Callao community celebrated their sesquicentennial in 2008.
Ethel
Population, 2007 Estimate: 100 Ethel was founded in 1887 as a result of the construction of a railroad across northern Missouri. Steam engines needed water, so the railroad built a lake, creating a convenient passenger and freight station. Devastated by a 1901 fire that destroyed 22 businesses on the west side, Ethel experienced a decline. Today, however, Ethel is enjoying a revitalization. Bed and breakfasts, antique shops, and specialty stores dot the hills of the small town.
LaPlata
Population, 2007 Estimate: 1,436 Founded in 1855, LaPlata was named for the flowing bluestem prairie grass that covered the area at the time. The town is located on the Grand Divide, the high point between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The BNSF Railroad runs through LaPlata and is leased by Amtrak for passenger service; LaPlata is the only operational depot in Missouri north of Kansas City. Highway 63 and State Road 156 make LaPlata an ideal
agricultural trading center. Three houses in LaPlata are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Gilbreath-McLorn House and the John T. Doneghy House are beautifully restored Victorian homes, while the Lester and Norma Dent House is known as the “House of Gadgets.” Around Labor Day, the Soybean Festival is held, featuring many events. On the west side of LaPlata is an 18-hole public golf course. City Lake is used for duck hunting and fishing, while the Santa Fe Lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating. The area is ideal for hunting deer, wild turkey, and quail. No visit is complete without a trip to the restored 1945 LaPlata Train Station. LaPlata is also the home of the National Amtrak Museum, and construction will begin soon on a $250 million theme park called “The Silver Rails Resort.”
New Cambria
Population, 2007 Estimate: 221 Around 1857, when the Hannibal & St. Joe Railroad was being built, the first Welsh settler came to Stockton, later named New Cambria. As an incentive to build a line in the region, the government gave the railroad company land surrounding the railroad villages. Two Welsh settlers conceived the idea of a Welsh settlement in the area. They advertised in Eastern newspapers about Macon County, which they called “The Land Flowing With Milk and Honey” — neglecting to mention the malaria, mosquitoes, and other hardships. By the turn of the century, New Cambria was prospering in spite of homesickness and hardships.
History of Macon City & Macon County Building a Commercial Center
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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
Macon is known as the “City of Maples.� 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. 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.
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acon has land available for purchase, unlimited water supplies, accessible utilities, a great workforce, and a 165-acre industrial park with existing infrastructure. In 2008, Macon received Enhanced Enterprise Zone approval, which provides tax credits and tax abatement to qualified businesses. This, along with other state incentives, can be combined with attractive local incentives to institute and ensure successful business operations.
ConAgra Foods ConAgra Foods is the trusted name behind several leading food brands, including Healthy Choice, Chef Boyardee, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, and Banquet. ConAgra brands are found in 96 percent of U.S. households. ConAgra Foods is also one of the nation’s leading specialty potato providers to commercial food services. ConAgra Foods in Macon employs more than 300 are residents. The facility produces items under the Banquet label, including chicken nuggets, tenders, and patties.
POET Ethanol Plant POET Biorefining–Macon began operations in May 2000 with 82 percent of the company owned by a group of 311 Missouri corn farmers. The initial plant, which employed 28, was scheduled to produce 15 million gallons of ethanol annually; it surpassed design capacity after only seven days of production. In May 2003, POET expanded its operation to a 46 million-gallon-per-year name plate. Today
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Macon-Atlanta State Bank W.J. “Jett� Dearing, along with Frank Hays, received a charter for Atlanta State Bank. Dearing rode on horseback around the region, selling bank shares to area farmers at $100 each. Today, the bank employs more than 40 full-time staff and holds more than $148 million in assets. Macon-Atlanta State Bank remains a home-owned community bank with a local board of directors. Money invested in the bank stays in the area and helps the local economy. Macon-Atlanta State Bank donated over $40,000 back to the community in 2007.
Rock Hill Mechanical Corporation Since 1956, Rock Hill Mechanical Corporation (RHMC) has had an outstanding reputation for designing and manufacturing products ranging from the most intricate control panels to massive, in-house-fabricated housing and welded pipe assemblies. RHMC’s North Office, in Macon, employs 18 field and office staff. Work orders received at the Macon division include ethanol modules and pipe fabrication, food and beverage modules and pipe fabrication, air separation, power piping, ASME code work, chemical piping, pharmaceutical modules, and pipe fabrication.
Ardent Outdoors Ardent is a 100 percent American-owned company that designs and manufactures
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fishing reels and fishing reel accessories. Ardent designs and manufactures all their reels and accessories at the Macon facility. Every Ardent reel is hand-assembled and performance-tested prior to shipment and is backed by an industry-best threeyear warranty.
Economy Products Established in 1946, Economy Products is a modern factory equipped with the most upto-date CNC single-spindle and multi-spindle automatic screw machines, managed by an experienced staff alert to the latest improvements in methods and machinery. Skilled machinists at Economy Products mass-produce parts that are held to close tolerances. Materials are machined in everything from brass, steel, and aluminum to high-performance alloys. A complete range of auxiliary tools facilitates production of parts that conform to the most demanding specifications.
Citizens Bank & Trust Citizens Bank & Trust (CB&T) was founded in 1889. Citizens Bank & Trust is now the sixth-largest state-chartered bank in Missouri and offers a full palette of financial services, from checking, savings, and loans to full trust services, employee benefits, and electronic banking.
Onshore Technologies Onshore Technologies employs 44, including software engineers and network technicians. Onshore is committed to providing IT
training opportunities to rural Missourians. Rural outsourcing is a cost-effective, riskadverse alternative to offshore outsourcing. Using innovative training, Onshore is retooling Missouri’s rural workforce in advanced technology professions. Onshore’s services include offshore program management, advanced business analysis/consulting, and architecture and integration planning.
Sydenstricker Farm & Lawn The Sydenstricker partnership has nine locations in north-central Missouri. Sydenstricker’s sells and services John Deere farm, residential, commercial, and construction equipment and carries a full line of household items. Sydenstricker’s employs 40 full-time and provides internships for high school and college students.
Macon Realty Company Macon Realty Company has served the area for over 35 years in all facets of real estate. They list and sell residential, farm, and recreational property and also specialize in commercial and industrial real estate sales and development. Macon Reality is a thirdgeneration, local family-owned agency with four brokers and seven agents. Member American Optometric Association
Shafer, Kline & Warren Shafer, Kline & Warren (SKW) is a service-driven firm offering 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). Each of these complementary disciplines is provided by a qualified project team. The Macon office employs more than 20 people. With more than 300 employees across the Midwest, SKW offers the resources of a large firm with personal, hands-on service.
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Macon Electric Cooperative (MEC) is a member-owned rural electric cooperative in Macon, serving nine counties in northeast Missouri. MEC currently has over 11,650 meters connected over 2,950 miles of line. Macon Electric Cooperative has a ninemember board of directors and 47 fulltime employees. MEC will be introducing energy-efficiency programs to member-owners in an effort to help them manage their energy use.
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. Chariton Valley is leading the state and nation by offering the fiber optics networks to its subscribers.
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Education Pride and Opportunity Macon R-1 School Macon R-1 School, Home of the Tigers, 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.
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• 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 awardwinning Macon Tiger Band program.
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 Area Vocational Technical School
The Macon Area Vocational Technical School 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.
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• 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. • 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.
Linn State Technical College Linn State Technical College is opening a new location in Macon. Called the Macon Advanced Technology Center, the campus is located on Blees Drive at the south edge of Macon. The curriculum will be developed by Linn State College and will offer various programs including, but not limited to, customized training for existing local businesses, adult education programs, soft skills development, webinars, general education courses, machine and tool, robotics, and much more in the technological fields.
Chamber & Community Resources Working for the Benefit of All Macon Area Chamber of Commerce 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. The office provides it’s visitors with many items such as area maps, information on lodging, restaurants, recreation, local entertainment and community events. The Chamber also serves as the area visitors bureau. They send packets to prospective residents and businesses telling them of the opportunities awaiting them in Macon. 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, and the Christmas Parade.
Important Telephone Numbers Emergency............................................. 911 Macon City Animal Control........................660-385-6421 City Hall..................................660-385-6421 Fire (non-emergency)...............660-385-6436 Fower Memorial Airport..........660-385-6208 Housing Authority...................660-385-4650 Library.....................................660-385-3314 Municipal Court.......................660-385-4931 Municipal Utilities....................660-385-3173 After Hours Emergency........660-385-2722 Police (non-emergency)...........660-385-2195 Macon County Associate Circuit Court............660-385-3531 Associate Circuit Judge............660-385-3713 Assessor...................................660-385-2416 Clerk........................................660-385-2047 Collector..................................660-385-3214
Circuit Clerk............................660-385-4631 Economic Development...........660-385-5627 Extension Center......................660-385-2173 Health Department..................660-385-4711 Humane Society.......................800-383-9835 Juvenile Office..........................660-385-2715 Prosecuting Attorney................660-385-2175 Public Administrator................660-385-6173 Recorder’s Office......................660-385-2732 Sheriff (non-Emergency)..........660-385-2062 Treasurer..................................660-385-2713
Centurytel................................660-385-1009 Chamber of Commerce............660-385-2809 Chariton Valley Telecom..........660-395-9000 Chemical Spills........................573-634-2436 Electric Coop, Macon...............660-385-4671 License Bureau.........................660-385-3416 Post Office, Macon...................660-385-2816 Public Water District, Macon County......................660-385-6457 University of Missouri Extension, Macon County....660-385-2173
Health/Human Services Adult Abuse Hotline................800-392-0210 Aging, Division of....................660-385-5763 Alcoholics Anonymous............660-263-3733 Child Abuse Hotline................800-392-3738 Crisis Hotline...........................800-356-5395 Family Literacy Center.............660-385-2061 Family Services, Division of.....660-385-3191 Health Department..................660-385-4711 Housing Authority...................660-385-4650 Loch Haven Nursing Home.....660-385-3113 Macon Health Care Center.......660-385-5797 Missing Children Hotline.........800-843-5678 Poison Control.........................800-366-8888 Rape Abuse Hotline.................800-548-2480 Safe House Hotline..................573-221-4280 Samaritan Hospital...................660-385-8700 Victims Advocate..........800-622-1332 x7521
Railroad Numbers Amtrak Passenger.....................660-332-7433 Burlington Northern/ Santa Fe................................800-289-2673
Law Enforcement Federal Bureau of Investigations....................660-665-6020 Marijuana Hotline....................800-223-9333 Missouri Highway Patrol..........660-385-2132 Emergency Road Assistance Lewis Body Shop.....................660-385-4423 Rick’s Service & Tire................660-773-5113 Still Towing LLC......................660-385-5726 Business Resources Army Corps of Engineers.........660-385-2108 Associated Electric...................660-261-4211 “Call Before You Dig�...............800-344-7483
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Health Care Patient-Centered and Growing to Serve Samaritan Hospital
Seeing a growing need for medical care in the area, in 1929 Theodore Gary founded Samaritan Hospital using his own funds. He created what is today a quality comprehensive health care facility offering state-of-the-art technology to the community. The Board of Trustees, Samaritan Memorial Foundation, and the medical staff, employees, and volunteers perpetuate Theodore Gary’s vision. Patient-centered, quality health care is the goal of Samaritan Hospital. • Radiology: Samaritan offers computerized radiography systems. Images are captured digitally and stored in an electronic file system called PACS. This system produces high-quality images, reduces interpretation time, and allows physicians to receive results via computer at the office or home. The Radiology Department provides CT scans, ultrasounds, mobile MRI, mammography, and Dexascan. • Emergency: The emergency room is staffed 24/7 with physicians and ACLS-, PALS-, and TNCC-trained, registered nurses who specialize in emergency response. Based out of the hospital, Macon County Ambulance serves the area with three ambulances and provides the community with skilled paramedics and ACLS- and PALS-trained staff. • Respiratory/Pulmonary: Respiratory therapy services are available for inpatients and outpatients. Certified staff administer services to prevent, relieve, or treat diseases and conditions of the lungs and respiratory
tract. This department obtains and analyzes arterial blood gases, performs pulmonary function testing, performs breath-alcohol testing, and assists ventilator patients. Pulmonary testing also extends to the Sleep Study Clinic, which operates three nights a week as a facility for testing for sleep disorders. • Pharmacy: Registered pharmacists and technicians work with the PYXIS System, an automated medication storage and dispensing unit, to ensure that medications are accurately and safely prepared and dispensed. • Laboratory: Equipped with the latest technology, the laboratory is supervised by a consulting pathologist and ensures timely, accurate results. • Dialysis: Samaritan Dialysis Clinic provides Macon and the surrounding communities with hemodialysis treatments. • Cardiopulmonary Rehab: The Cardio pulmonary Rehab Program emphasizes education, exercise, and behavior changes to improve life for heart and lung patients. • Home Health/Outpatient Care: Samaritan Home Heath offers skilled nursing care; personal care aids; physical, occupational, and speech therapy; social work; and LifeLine Emergency Response Systems. The Outpatient Specialty Clinic allows patients to see specialists without traveling great distances, offering 17 physicians in 11 specialties. • Surgery/Anesthesia: The professional staff of the surgery and anesthesia departments
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assist physicians performing a range of surgeries, from general, to orthopedic, to cataract, to gynecological. • Total Family Health Care: Total Family provides the community with thorough family practice care, including prenatal and internal medicine. In 2003, Total Family Health Care facilities were relocated into the new medical office building on Rutherford Street. In 2007 TFHC expanded their facilities to over 9,000 square feet, allowing the clinic to house up to eight providers.
Loch Haven Nursing Home & Apartments Loch Haven is operated by the Macon County Nursing Home District. The facility opened its doors in 1970 and has undergone many updates and expansions to meet the needs of its residents. Loch Haven offers residential apartments, private and semi-private rooms, day care for children, and a Special Care Unit for Alzheimer’s patients. Loch Haven provides activities for residents, such as birthday parties, a country store, church services, and much more.
Macon Health Care Center The Macon Heath Care Center provides skilled nursing care in a modern 120-bed facility with a 24-bed Alzheimer’s unit. Several levels of care are available, including subacute, skilled, and traditional care; assisted living; respite care; and outpatient therapy.
Recreation & Tourism Relax and Enjoy Long Branch Lake The 1,200-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 ninemile 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 4,500-acre 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. Long Branch Lake is the site of a special walleye management project. The lake provides an excellent fishery for channel, blue, and flathead catfish as well as bass and
crappie. Other activities include hunting, frogging, hiking, nature study, and photography.
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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.
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.
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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.
Jackson Street Park was developed by the founding fathers at the heart of the city. Each Christmas season, the park is beautifully decorated with thousands of lights for the enjoyment of the citizens in the community. Macon County Fairgrounds 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 ShowDown 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 new Expo Center is available for rent. 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 is a new skateboard park. 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.
Macon City Lake
Hunting If skeet shooting is your passion, then the Macon 63 Gun Club is here. Macon County is one of the top counties for the number of deer killed during the licensed season. Turkey are plentiful. Gun and bow hunters have enjoyed record harvests in past years.
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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.
Annual Events • 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. • 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.
Attractions • Silver Rails Event Center. Home to the Silver Rails Opry, the new Silver Rails Event Center will also house the Silver Rails Resort. Currently in the planning stages, the resort will bring rail enthusiasts from
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around the world to enjoy a museum, convention center, motel, and water park. • 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 fourth season in 2008 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.
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n Macon, you will see that we proudly offer lively small-town charm and an equally charming diversity in the real estate market. As one of the local real estate brokers said, “In Macon, you can enjoy the advantages of a small community while embracing a progressive outlook.� Macon is a very affordable community that sits at the crossroads of two major four-lane highways. Whether it be a Cape Cod home, a Queen Anne home, a Victorian, or a modern ranch, you will find it here. You may want to look at one of the many historic homes that were constructed prior to World War II. Quite the variety for a town of 5,700! New subdivisions are sprouting up all over the community. You can choose from various lots and build to your own liking. Many experienced architects and contractors are in the community to build your dream home. The low cost of living in Macon makes home buying an affordable option for residents. The average cost is below $100,000. The Macon area has been very stable for the past several years. According to the 2000
Census, 53 percent of Macon residents had occupied the same home for more than five years; of those who had moved, 58 percent were still living in the area. We are a close community where neighbors look out for each other. We proudly boast one of the lowest crime rates in America. This is made possible by excellent city and county law enforcement as well as the Missouri State Highway Patrol — Troop B Headquarters is located in Macon. In Macon, you can find many rental properties as well as an excellent Senior Citizen Housing Association. An abundance of apartments are available, and many more are being built daily. Two of Macon’s oldest buildings have been completely restored and are home to many of our seniors. The Macon County Courthouse and Annex are both on the National Historic Register. The beautiful Theodore Gray mansion was built as a summer home in the early 1900s.
The Macon Housing Authority The Macon Housing Authority was chartered by the city in 1970 and has constructed
dozens of dwellings for families and the elderly. The most distinguished accomplishment to date is the restoration of the more than 100-year-old Blees Military Academy. By the time the building was closed it was becoming quite an eyesore. In the 1980s, the Housing Authority restored the building with funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This reformed the local landmark into Lakeview Towers, a regal housing complex with 60 apartments. The apartments are Macon’s most affordable housing units. Also, Youth Empowerment Enterprises is located at the Lakeview Towers complex. This program provides hands-on training in computers, small business management, and gardening for area youth and residents of Lakeview Towers.
Worship Communities Macon County is home to an array of churches from almost every denomination. For a full list of Macon area churches, please contact the Macon Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Directory of Advertisers Adult Care/Senior Living Macon Health Care Center — page 5
29612 Kellogg Avenue • P.O. Box 465 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.
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Education Northeast Missouri Area Health Education Center — page 6
115 North Rubey Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-6491....................... Fax (660) 385-6493 www.nemoahec.org NEMO AHEC is a non-profit agency promoting healthcare careers through recruitment, clinical training, education, and community collaboration. AHEC offers camps, year-round programming to youth, and links to educational loan programs.
Rick Tucker, Attorney at Law — page 1
207 North Rollins Macon, MO 65270 (660) 385-5540....................... Fax (660) 385-5541 www.RickTuckerLaw.com Thousands of Cases and Years of Experience • DWI • Traffic Law • Criminal Law • Family Law • Probate Law • Guardianship • Bankruptcy
Automotive - Dealership/Repair Pagliai Collision Repair & Glass Replacement, Inc. — page 9
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Building Materials P. E. Jepson Lumber Co., Inc. — page 4
104 East Goggin Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-4713....................... Fax (660) 385-4916 jwhays@cvalley.net 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!”
Catering Nolands Catering — page 5
309 Pace St. • P.O. Box 211 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, BBQ’s, picnics, or business lunches, call Nolands Catering.
Computers StuCoRe Computers, LLC — page Inside Front Cover 513 East Briggs Drive Macon, MO 63552 (660) 395-9210 cell (660) 676-7006 service@stucore.com www.stucore.com
Economic Development Macon County Economic Development — page 8
510 North Missouri, Suite C 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.
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University of Missouri Extension Macon County Extension Center — page 3
Funeral & Cremation Services Greening - Eagan Hayes Funeral Homes — page 7
(660) 385-5721....................... Fax (660) 385-5722 gehfh@hotmail.com www.greeningeaganhayes.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 prearranged funeral plans.
Government City of Macon — page 7
514 East Briggs Drive, Suite D Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2173....................... Fax (660) 385-7251 maconco@missouri.edu www.extension.missouri.edu
106 West Bourke St. • P.O. Box 569 Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-6421....................... Fax (660) 385-1945
University of Missouri Macon County Extension Center provides local services, resources, and a great Web site with educational programs for families and youth (4-H), businesses, and agriculture.
Macon Municipal Utilities — page 7
Engineering Shafer, Kline & Warren Inc. — page 10
107 Butler Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-6441....................... Fax (660) 385-6614 www.skw-inc.com SKW provides engineering, surveying, planning, construction, GIS, and landscape architecture services for public infrastructure and private development projects. We have the resources of a large firm, yet provide personal hands-on service.
Ethanol Facility POET Biorefining - Macon — page 11 Ethanol, Carbon Dioxide, Distiller’s Grains 30211 Major Avenue Macon, MO 63552 (660) 332-4888
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Financial Institutions Bank Midwest - Macon — page 9
1612 Maffry Avenue Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-5709....................... Fax (660) 385-3657 www.bankmw.com Your source for great banking in Macon. • Free Checking • Home Mortgages • Small Business Solutions
Bank of New Cambria New Cambria - Bevier — page 1
200 S. Main Street New Cambria, MO 63558 (660) 226-5211....................... Fax (660) 226-5204 www.banknewcambria.com • Conveniently located • Online banking • Loan decisions made in-house • Where you’re a name, not a number
“All American City”
106 West Bourke St. • P.O. Box 569 Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-3173....................... Fax (660) 385-6554 Providing electric, gas, water, and wastewater services within the city limits.
Health care Missouri River Hospice — page 2
210 N. Missouri Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-5767....................... Fax (660) 385-5769 RWilson@optioncare.net Providing hope and help in life’s final walk. Missouri River Hospice is committed to providing expert quality care wherever the client calls home.
Rail In-Home Support Care — page 2
311 North Rollins, Suite A Macon, MO 63552 (660) 395-7001....................... Fax (660) 395-7004 • In-Home Services • Accepting: MoHealthNet, Veterans Aide & Attendance, Private Pay, Private Insurance
Samaritan Hospital — page Inside Back Cover
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.
Heating & Cooling Heddinghaus Sheet Metal, Inc. Heating & Cooling — page 6
2467 Hwy EE Moberly, MO 65270 (660) 263-7766....................... Fax (660) 763-7766 hsminc@mcmsys.com www.lennoxdealer.com/heddinghaus Family owned/operated since 1971. Sales and service all HVAC — Residential and Commercial. Also do refrigeration, ventilation, ductwork, metal fabrication, repair. Stocking sheets of: Galvanized, black, copper stainless, aluminum, and more.
1513 North Missouri • P.O. Box 128 Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-3161 www.mabank.com
We are a full-service, home-owned bank that has been serving our community since 1893.
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Implement Dealer Sydenstricker — page 4
Jct. Hwy. 36 & 63 Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2177....................... Fax (660) 385-7155
Insurance Macon Insurance, LLC — page Inside Front Cover
506 North Missouri, Suite B Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2724....................... Fax (660) 385-6055 insurance@maconins.com www.maconins.com Macon Insurance is locally owned and operated. Our agents are ready to assist with all your personal and business insurance needs.
Jewelers Sims Jewelry & Gifts — page 4
111 Vine Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-3213....................... Fax (660) 395-9396 simsjewelry@cvalley.net Retail Jewelry and Giftware. Diamond and semiprecious jewelry, 10kt and 14kt jewelry. Large selection of giftware, and expert jewelry repair.
Landscaping/Nursery Van’s Nursery, Inc. — page Inside Front Cover 30506 Lake Street Macon, MO 63552-3442 (660) 385-2011 vans@cvalley.net
Family owned business for over 50 years. We are open all year and offer complete nursery services, plant material, trees, and wall block for do-it-yourselfers or nursery installed.
Liquor Store The Cellar — page 9 212 N. Missouri Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 395-BEER
The Cellar provides the widest selection of wine, spirits, and beer in the area. Try the quick, convenient drive-thru service. For your party supplies, call The Cellar.
Manufacturing Ardent Outdoors, Inc. — page 5 420 Lake Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 395-9200 www.ardentoutdoors.com
Ardent manufactures high-performance fishing reels and accessories for the avid fisherman. Our products are made in the U.S.A. and that means pride in our craftmanship, pride in our products, and pride in our employees.
Optometrists Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfasts
Macon - Atlanta State Bank — page 11
Super 8 Motel — page Outside Back Cover
Macon Comfort Inn — page Outside Back Cover
1821 North Missouri Macon, MO 63552 (660) 395-8000....................... Fax (660) 395-8001 gm.mo184@choicehotels.com www.choicehotels.com/hotel/mo184
Vision Care Associates, LLC — page 5
1705 Prospect Drive Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-5724....................... Fax (660) 385-3924 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
Pharmacy
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Miller’s Rexall Drug — page 8
115 Vine Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2167....................... Fax (660) 385-6245 Complete pharmacy services at the same location in downtown Macon since 1908 — by the Miller family since 1946.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. — page Inside Front Cover
402 E. Briggs Dr. Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2147....................... Fax (660) 385-5397 macon@rcpharmacy.net www.redcrosspharmacy.com We make every effort to be the best customerfocused and service-driven pharmacy. See us for all your pharmaceutical, health and beauty products, and home medical equipment!
The Pear Tree Food & Spirits — page 3
Commercial printing of all kinds, office supplies, copying — black and color, copying old family photos, Faxing service, etc. In business for over 50 years and we strive to please our customers. Free delivery! Give us a call!
The Area’s Most Celebrated Restaurant Dining Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 4:30pm–9:30pm Closed the month of January and major holidays Carriage Room: Cocktails, Dinners & Banquets Accepting: MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover Card
51 South Rubey • P.O. Box 303 Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2322....................... Fax (660) 385-5170 abcprinters@cvalley.net
Real Estate Century 21 - Long Branch Realty Larry Daniels — page 2
301 North Missouri Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-3739....................... Fax (660) 385-5496 c21longbranch@hotmail.com www.Century21.com Specializing in Residential, Farms, Commercial, Relocation, Foreclosure, and HUD properties. Serving North Central, Northeast, and Northwest Missouri. Our agents are professionally trained to handle any type of real estate transaction!
Photography The Keithly House Photography Studio — page 3 411 North Wentz Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2403 keithlystudios@cvalley.net
Stephens Real Estate — page Inside Front Cover
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!
Restaurants
ABC Printers, Inc. & Office Supply — page 8
602 Elm Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2362....................... Fax (660) 385-3030 stephensreal@yahoo.com www.moproperties.com
Tiger Country Realty, LLC — page 1
29682 Southwestern Blvd. Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-PAWS (7297)......... Fax (660) 385-2473 soldbytigers@yahoo.com www.tigercountryrealty.com
222 North Macon Bevier, MO 63532 (660) 773-6666 www.thepeartreerestaurant.com
Subway — page 3
515 East Briggs Drive Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-4988
Retail Rutherford Interiors SKS Designer Resources, LLC — page Inside Front Cover
102 Vine St • P.O. Box 276 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
Wal-Mart - Macon 705 East Briggs Drive — page 10
Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-5783....................... Fax (660) 385-5229 www.walmart.com Wal-Mart, 22 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 1
703 E. Briggs Drive • P.O. Box 337 Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-2168....................... Fax (660) 395-6135 2474@crmarkets.com www.crsupermarkets.com Full-Service Grocery Store
Telecommunications Chariton Valley Telecom Corporation — page 5 P.O. Box 67 • 1213 E. Briggs Dr. Macon, MO 63552 660-395-9000 phone 660-395-4403 Fax 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 Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. / Thomas Hill Energy Center — page 10 Clifton Hill, MO 65244 www.aeci.org
Thomas Hill Energy Center is owned and operated by Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., the wholesale power supplier for 57 regional and local electric cooperatives in Missouri, southeast Iowa, and northeast Oklahoma.
Macon Electric Cooperative — page 1
31571 Business Route 36 East • P.O. Box 157 Macon, MO 63552-0157 (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.
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