Macon, MO 2009 Area Profile and Visitors Guide

Welcome to macon ............................................................. 1Big-City Opportunities With a Small-Town Atmosphere

meet the neighbors ........................................................... 2Macon County Communities

history of macon city & macon county ............... 3Building a Commercial Center

a flourishing business climate ................................. 4Supporting Growth and Success

education ................................................................................ 6Pride and Opportunity

chamber & community resources ............................. 7Working for the Benefit of All

health care ............................................................................ 8Patient-Centered and Growing to Serve

recreation & tourism ....................................................... 9Relax and Enjoy

culture & entertainment ...........................................10Enjoy Our Attractions and Events

real estate ............................................................................11We Make You Feel Right at Home

directory of advertisers ............................................12

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Landscaping Design55 Years in Business

Mike VansickleOwner

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

Van’s Nursery, Inc. StuCoRe Computers, LLCMember, Macon Area Chamber of Commerce

513 East Briggs DriveMacon, MO 63552(660) 395-9210 Phone(660) 651-9243 [email protected]

www.stucore.com

STEPHENSREAL ESTATE

“We’ll take your house today and make it someone’s home tomo�ow!”

Derald & Toni Riekeberg, Toni Riekeberg, BrokerRED CROSS PHARMACY

Macon, MO 63552

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RUTHERFORDINTERIORS

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102 Vine St. • P.O. Box 276Macon, MO 63552

Phone: 660.395.9540Fax: 660.395.9545

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Welcome 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 fam-ily 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 watch-ing 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!”

Lewis AshExecutive Director, Macon Area Chamber of Commerce

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AtlantaPopulation, 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.

BevierPopulation, 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, offer-ing banks, lumber yards, stores, factories, restaurants, taverns, churches, and theaters. In 1936, the Binkley Mining Company intro-duced 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.

CallaoPopulation, 2007 Estimate: 277

In 1858, Samuel Humphrey, Enoch Humphrey, and Samuel Kern were having

trouble coming up with a name for the com-munity 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 cel-ebrated their sesquicentennial in 2008.

EthelPopulation, 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 spe-cialty stores dot the hills of the small town.

LaPlataPopulation, 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 ser-vice; 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 swim-ming, 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 CambriaPopulation, 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 rail-road 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 homesick-ness and hardships.

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The earliest evidence of human habi-tation 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 economi-cally 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.

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.

history of macon city & macon countyBuilding a Commercial Center

macon is known as the “city of maples.”

660-385-4988

Live. And Learn.

Tel: 660-385-2173 660-385-7251

Macon County Extension Center

www.thepeartreerestaurant.comThe Area’s Most Celebrated Restaurant

Historic Bevier, MO 63532

660-773-6666

5 miles westof Macon

Tuesday–Saturday 4:30pm–9:30pmClosed the month of January

Carriage Room • Cocktails, Dinners & Banquets

Al Abbadessa, ProprietorMichael Abbadessa, Managing Partner

MasterCard • VISA • American Express • Discover


Macon has land available for pur-chase, unlimited water supplies, accessible utilities, a great work-

force, 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 attrac-tive local incentives to institute and ensure successful business operations.

ConAgra FoodsConAgra 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 pro-viders 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 PlantPOET Biorefining–Macon began operations

in May 2000 with 82 percent of the company owned by a group of 311 Missouri corn farm-ers. The initial plant, which employed 28, was scheduled to produce 15 million gallons of ethanol annually; it surpassed design capac-ity after only seven days of production. In May 2003, POET expanded its operation to a 46 million-gallon-per-year name plate. Today

POET Biorefining–Macon employs more than 40 workers and runs 24/7, year-round.

Macon-Atlanta State BankW.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 CorporationSince 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, pharma-ceutical modules, and pipe fabrication.

Ardent OutdoorsArdent is a 100 percent American-owned

company that designs and manufactures

fishing reels and fishing reel accesso-ries. 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 three- year warranty.

Economy ProductsEstablished in 1946, Economy Products is

a modern factory 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 improve-ments in methods and machinery. Skilled machinists at Economy Products mass-pro-duce parts that are held to close tolerances. Materials are machined in everything from brass, steel, and aluminum to high-perfor-mance alloys. A complete range of auxiliary tools facilitates production of parts that con-form to the most demanding specifications.

Citizens Bank & TrustCitizens 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 TechnologiesOnshore Technologies employs 44, includ-

ing software engineers and network techni-cians. Onshore is committed to providing IT

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P.E. Jepson Lumber Co., Inc.Macon-Kirksville

J.W. Hays – Owner

Office: 660-385-4713Fax: 660-385-4916E-mail: [email protected]

104 E. Goggin St.Macon, MO 63552


training opportunities to rural Missourians. Rural outsourcing is a cost-effective, risk-adverse alternative to offshore outsourcing. Using innovative training, Onshore is retool-ing 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 & LawnThe Sydenstricker partnership has nine

locations in north-central Missouri. Sydenstricker’s sells and services John Deere farm, residential, commercial, and construc-tion 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 CompanyMacon 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 third-generation, local family-owned agency with four brokers and seven agents.

Shafer, Kline & Warren

Shafer, Kline & Warren (SKW) is a service-driven firm offering civil engineering services for pub-lic works and land development, structural engineering, mechani-cal engineering, electrical engi-neering, land planning, land surveying, land-scape 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.

Chariton Valley Telecommunications

Chariton Valley Telephone Corporation is a locally owned and operated local exchange company providing state-of-the-art telecom-munications services to businesses and resi-dents in northeast Missouri. Chariton Valley is leading the state and nation by offering the fiber optics networks to its subscribers.

Macon Electric CooperativeMacon 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 nine-member board of directors and 47 full-time employees. MEC will be introducing energy-efficiency programs to member-own-ers in an effort to help them manage their energy use.

Phone: 660-385-5724Fax: 660-385-3924

Member AmericanOptometric Association

Mark V. Maddox, O.D.Craig A. Rose, O.D.

Primary Care of the Eye

Vision Care Associates, LLC1705 Prospect DriveMacon, MO 63552


Macon R-1 SchoolMacon R-1 School, Home of the Tigers,

serves more than 1,250 students from kin-dergarten 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 class-rooms are networked to make sure the students have the most up-to-date technology available.

Macon Elementary• hosts a vigorous par-ent/teacher organization and encourages the participation of every district parent. Macon Middle School• helps students reach their potential and goals by promot-ing respect and responsibility.

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

Private EducationTri County Christian School serves chil-

dren 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, comput-ers, 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.

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 pro-gram, 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 pre-pare students to handle the continual updates and advancements of industry.Building Trades/Carpentry Program• stu-dents assist in the construction of an actual house that will be sold and lived in.The • Culinary Arts Program prepares stu-dents for careers in the food-service indus-try. Students have the opportunity to man-age restaurants, which includes the duties of food preparation.MACD Career Jumpstart• is a comprehen-sive, accelerated program that gives stu-dents 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 CollegeLinn 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, cus-tomized training for existing local businesses, adult education programs, soft skills develop-ment, webinars, general education courses, machine and tool, robotics, and much more in the technological fields.

educationPride and Opportunity

Heddinghaus Sheet Metal Inc.

2467 State Hwy EEMoberly, MO [email protected]/heddinghaus

Family Owned/Operated Since 1971Sales and Service All HVACResidential and Commercial


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 visi-tors with many items such as area maps, infor-mation 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 member-ship 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 NumbersEmergency ............................................ 911

macon cityAnimal Control .......................660-385-6421City Hall .................................660-385-6421Fire (non-emergency) ..............660-385-6436Fower Memorial Airport .........660-385-6208Housing Authority ..................660-385-4650Library ....................................660-385-3314Municipal Court ......................660-385-4931Municipal Utilities ...................660-385-3173 After Hours Emergency .......660-385-2722Police (non-emergency) ..........660-385-2195

macon countyAssociate Circuit Court ...........660-385-3531Associate Circuit Judge ...........660-385-3713Assessor ..................................660-385-2416Clerk .......................................660-385-2047Collector .................................660-385-3214

Circuit Clerk ...........................660-385-4631Economic Development ..........660-385-5627Extension Center .....................660-385-2173Health Department .................660-385-4711Humane Society ......................800-383-9835Juvenile Office .........................660-385-2715Prosecuting Attorney ...............660-385-2175Public Administrator ...............660-385-6173Recorder’s Office......................660-385-2732Sheriff (non-Emergency) .........660-385-2062Treasurer .................................660-385-2713

health/human servicesAdult Abuse Hotline ...............800-392-0210Aging, Division of ...................660-385-5763Alcoholics Anonymous ...........660-263-3733Child Abuse Hotline ...............800-392-3738Crisis Hotline ..........................800-356-5395Family Literacy Center ............660-385-2061Family Services, Division of ....660-385-3191Health Department .................660-385-4711Housing Authority ..................660-385-4650Loch Haven Nursing Home ....660-385-3113Macon Health Care Center ......660-385-5797Missing Children Hotline ........800-843-5678Poison Control ........................800-366-8888Rape Abuse Hotline ................800-548-2480Safe House Hotline .................573-221-4280Samaritan Hospital ..................660-385-8700Victims Advocate .........800-622-1332 x7521

law enforcementFederal Bureau of Investigations ...................660-665-6020Marijuana Hotline ...................800-223-9333Missouri Highway Patrol .........660-385-2132

emergency road assistanceLewis Body Shop.....................660-385-4423Rick’s Service & Tire ...............660-773-5113Still Towing LLC .....................660-385-5726

business resourcesArmy Corps of Engineers ........660-385-2108Associated Electric ..................660-261-4211“Call Before You Dig” ..............800-344-7483

Centurytel ...............................660-385-1009Chamber of Commerce ...........660-385-2809Chariton Valley Telecom .........660-395-9000Chemical Spills .......................573-634-2436Electric Coop, Macon ..............660-385-4671License Bureau ........................660-385-3416Post Office, Macon ..................660-385-2816Public Water District, Macon County .....................660-385-6457University of Missouri Extension, Macon County ...660-385-2173

railroad numbersAmtrak Passenger ....................660-332-7433Burlington Northern/ Santa Fe ...............................800-289-2673

chamber & community resourcesWorking for the Benefit of All

660-385-5721www.greeningeaganhayes.com

Greening • Eagan • HayesFuneral Homes

Hutton & McElwain andGilleland & McElwain Funeral Homes

Strength Through Compassion

Serving Macon &Shelby Counties

Excellence Through Commitment

City of Macon“All American City”

Tel: 660-385-6421Fax: 660-385-1945

Since 1890

MACONMUNICIPAL UTILITIES

We are a municipality that provides electric, gas, waterand wastewater services within the city limits.

Tel: 660-385-3173Fax: 660-385-6554


Samaritan HospitalSeeing 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 vol-unteers 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 interpreta-tion time, and allows physicians to receive results via computer at the office or home. The Radiology Department provides CT scans, ultrasounds, mobile MRI, mammog-raphy, 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 para-medics and ACLS- and PALS-trained staff.Respiratory/Pulmonary:• Respiratory ther-apy 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 dis-pensing unit, to ensure that medications are accurately and safely prepared and dispensed.Laboratory:• Equipped with the latest tech-nology, the laboratory is supervised by a consulting pathologist and ensures timely, accurate results.Dialysis:• Samaritan Dialysis Clinic pro-vides Macon and the surrounding commu-nities 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

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 facili-ties 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 resi-dential 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 CenterThe 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 sub-acute, skilled, and traditional care; assisted living; respite care; and outpatient therapy.

health carePatient-Centered and Growing to Serve

Denise Bennett, Director

510 N. Missouri, Suite CMacon, MO 63552

Office 660-385-5627Fax 660-385-3972

www.maconcounty.orgE-mail [email protected]

A Place toGrow & Go!


Long Branch Lake

The 1,200-acre Long Branch Lake was com-pleted 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 4,500-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 spe-cial 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 photog-raphy.

Macon City LakeMacon Lake offers excellent fishing and

quiet moments on the water. No swimming is permitted, but the lake is surrounded by shel-ter houses with cooking facilities. There is also a boat ramp located on the northwest shore.

Thomas Hill Lake and ReservoirThomas 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, cre-ated and maintained by beavers, that attract a variety of nesting and migrating birds.

Thomas Hill Reservoir is managed pri-marily 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 camp-ground with concrete pads, shelters, fire grates, and a beach for swimming. Boat ramps are available on all four shorelines.

HuntingIf 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.

Long Branch Area YMCA

This 22,000-square-foot facility includes a large gymnasium, cardio equipment, free weights, a strength-training circuit, a gym-nastics 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 pro-grams include basketball, soccer, flag football, ragball, and gymnastics.

Public ParksJackson 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 grand-stand 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 sev-eral shelters on the grounds. The new Expo Center is available for rent.

The City of Macon’s parks have been reno-vated with state-of-the-art playground equip-ment. 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 con-tinually updated and improved. It is listed on the Historical Register and provides hours of enjoyment to the community.

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Macon has countless options for your entertainment and pleasure. The historic downtown is being revital-

ized. 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 EventsOld 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 can-cer and those who have lost their lives to the disease.

AttractionsSilver 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

around the world to enjoy a museum, con-vention 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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In 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 progres-sive outlook.” Macon is a very affordable com-munity 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 expe-rienced 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 resi-dents. 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 prop-erties as well as an excellent Senior Citizen Housing Association. An abundance of apart-ments 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 AuthorityThe Macon Housing Authority was char-

tered 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 land-mark into Lakeview Towers, a regal housing complex with 60 apartments. The apart-ments 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 CommunitiesMacon County is home to an array of

churches from almost every denomina-tion. For a full list of Macon area churches, please contact the Macon Area Chamber of Commerce.

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We are a full-service, home-owned,community bank that has been

serving its friends and neighborsfor over 115 years.


directory of advertisersAdult CAre/Senior living

Macon Health Care Center — page 529612 Kellogg Avenue • P.O. Box 465Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-5797 ......................Fax (660) 385-5814

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

AttorneyRick Tucker, Attorney at Law — page 1207 North RollinsMacon, MO 65270(660) 385-5540 ......................Fax (660) 385-5541www.RickTuckerLaw.com

Thousands of Cases and Years of Experience • DWI • Traffic Law • Criminal Law• Family Law • Probate Law • Guardianship • Bankruptcy

Automotive - deAlerShip/repAirPagliai Collision Repair & Glass Replacement, Inc. — page 931531 Walnut StreetMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-4557 ......................Fax (660) 385-4558www.wreckammended.com

Our work is highly wreckammended!Open Monday–Friday 8 a.m–5 p.m.

Building mAteriAlSP. E. Jepson Lumber Co., Inc. — page 4104 East Goggin StreetMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-4713 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

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!”

CAteringNolands Catering — page 5309 Pace St. • P.O. Box 211Macon, MO 63552(660) 395-9141 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

We can work with you to develop a menu for the perfect buffet to suit your entertaining needs. Weddings, anniversaries, graduations, BBQ’s, pic-nics, or business lunches, call Nolands Catering.

ComputerSStuCoRe Computers, LLC — page Inside Front Cover513 East Briggs DriveMacon, MO 63552(660) 395-9210cell (660) [email protected]

eConomiC developmentMacon County Economic Development — page 8510 North Missouri, Suite CMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-5627 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

Macon County Economic Development is com-mitted 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.

eduCAtionNortheast Missouri Area Health Education Center — page 6115 North Rubey StreetMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-6491 ......................Fax (660) 385-6493www.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.

University of Missouri Extension - Macon County Extension Center — page 3514 East Briggs Drive, Suite DMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-2173 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

University of Missouri Macon County Extension Center provides local services, resources, and a great Web site with educational programs for fami-lies and youth (4-H), businesses, and agriculture.

engineeringShafer, Kline & Warren Inc. — page 10107 Butler StreetMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-6441 ......................Fax (660) 385-6614www.skw-inc.com

SKW provides engineering, surveying, planning, construction, GIS, and landscape architecture ser-vices for public infrastructure and private develop-ment projects. We have the resources of a large firm, yet provide personal hands-on service.

ethAnol FACilityPOET Biorefining - Macon — page 11Ethanol, Carbon Dioxide, Distiller’s Grains30211 Major AvenueMacon, MO 63552(660) 332-4888

• Corn Purchasing - 866-385-2729 POET Biorefining http://nemog.aghost.net• Fee Ingredients - 888-327-8799 POET Nutrition http://www.poetenergy.com• Employment - Apply online POET http://www.poetenergy.com/careers

FinAnCiAl inStitutionSBank Midwest - Macon — page 91612 Maffry AvenueMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-5709 ......................Fax (660) 385-3657www.bankmw.com

Your source for great banking in Macon.• Free Checking• Home Mortgages• Small Business Solutions

Bank of New CambriaNew Cambria - Bevier — page 1200 S. Main StreetNew Cambria, MO 63558(660) 226-5211 ......................Fax (660) 226-5204www.banknewcambria.com

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

Macon - Atlanta State Bank — page 111513 North Missouri • P.O. Box 128Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-3161www.mabank.com

We are a full-service, home-owned bank that has been serving our community since 1893.

FunerAl & CremAtion ServiCeSGreening - Eagan - Hayes Funeral Homes — page 7(660) 385-5721 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

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.

governmentCity of Macon — page 7106 West Bourke St. • P.O. Box 569Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-6421 ......................Fax (660) 385-1945

“All American City”

Macon Municipal Utilities — page 7106 West Bourke St. • P.O. Box 569Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-3173 ......................Fax (660) 385-6554

Providing electric, gas, water, and wastewater services within the city limits.

heAlth CAreMissouri River Hospice — page 2210 N. MissouriMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-5767 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

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 2311 North Rollins, Suite AMacon, 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 Cover1205 North MissouriMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-8719 ......................Fax (660) 385-8701www.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 & CoolingHeddinghaus Sheet Metal, Inc. Heating & Cooling — page 62467 Hwy EEMoberly, MO 65270(660) 263-7766 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]/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.

hotelS/motelS/Bed & BreAkFAStSMacon Comfort Inn — page Outside Back Cover1821 North MissouriMacon, MO 63552(660) 395-8000 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]/hotel/mo184

Super 8 Motel — page Outside Back Cover203 E. Briggs DriveMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-5788www.super8.com

implement deAlerSydenstricker — page 4Jct. Hwy. 36 & 63Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-2177 ......................Fax (660) 385-7155

inSurAnCeMacon Insurance, LLC — page Inside Front Cover506 North Missouri, Suite BMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-2724 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

Macon Insurance is locally owned and operated. Our agents are ready to assist with all your personal and business insurance needs.

JewelerSSims Jewelry & Gifts — page 4111 Vine StreetMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-3213 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

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

lAndSCAping/nurSeryVan’s Nursery, Inc. — page Inside Front Cover30506 Lake StreetMacon, MO 63552-3442(660) [email protected]

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-your-selfers or nursery installed.

liquor StoreThe Cellar — page 9212 N. Missouri StreetMacon, MO 63552(660) 395-BEER

The Cellar provides the widest selection of wine, spirits, and beer in the area. Try the quick, conve-nient drive-thru service. For your party supplies, call The Cellar.

mAnuFACturingArdent Outdoors, Inc. — page 5420 Lake StreetMacon, MO 63552(660) 395-9200www.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.

optometriStSVision Care Associates, LLC — page 51705 Prospect DriveMacon, 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

Programs and Services Available:

phArmACyMiller’s Rexall Drug — page 8115 Vine StreetMacon, 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 Cover402 E. Briggs Dr.Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-2147 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

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!

photogrAphyThe Keithly House Photography Studio — page 3411 North WentzMacon, MO 63552(660) [email protected]

We are PROFESSIONAL Photographers with com-bined experience of 45 years. Action photojour-nalism, Sports, Commercial, Church Directories, Schools, Exquisite Weddings, Portraiture, Family Photography — We Do It All!

printingABC Printers, Inc. & Office Supply — page 851 South Rubey • P.O. Box 303Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-2322 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

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!

reAl eStAteCentury 21 - Long Branch Realty - Larry Daniels — page 2301 North MissouriMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-3739 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

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!

Stephens Real Estate — page Inside Front Cover602 Elm StreetMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-2362 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

Tiger Country Realty, LLC — page 129682 Southwestern Blvd.Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-PAWS (7297) ........Fax (660) [email protected]

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.

reStAurAntSThe Pear Tree Food & Spirits — page 3222 North MaconBevier, MO 63532(660) 773-6666www.thepeartreerestaurant.com

The Area’s Most Celebrated RestaurantDining Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 4:30pm–9:30pmClosed the month of January and major holidaysCarriage Room: Cocktails, Dinners & BanquetsAccepting: MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover Card

Subway — page 3515 East Briggs DriveMacon, MO 63552(660) 385-4988

retAilRutherford InteriorsSKS Designer Resources, LLC — page Inside Front Cover102 Vine St • P.O. Box 276Macon, MO 63552(660) 395-9540 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

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

Wal-Mart - Macon705 East Briggs Drive — page 10Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-5783 ......................Fax (660) 385-5229www.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 - FoodC & R Supermarkets — page 1703 E. Briggs Drive • P.O. Box 337Macon, MO 63552(660) 385-2168 ......................Fax (660) [email protected]

Full-Service Grocery Store

teleCommuniCAtionSChariton Valley Telecom Corporation — page 5P.O. Box 67 • 1213 E. Briggs Dr. Macon, MO 63552660-395-9000 phone660-395-4403 Faxwww.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.

utilitieSAssociated Electric Cooperative, Inc. / Thomas Hill Energy Center — page 10Clifton Hill, MO 65244www.aeci.org

Thomas Hill Energy Center is owned and oper-ated 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 131571 Business Route 36 East • P.O. Box 157Macon, MO 63552-0157(660) 385-3157 ......................Fax (660) 385-3334www.maconelectric.com

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

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.

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.

660-385-5788

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This beautiful hotel features a lodge-like atmosphere with a hunting theme throughout the lobby, along with a cozy �replace. The Macon Comfort Inn is conveniently located at the junction of Highway 63 and Highway 36, which is just 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. The Macon Fairgrounds, just minutes away, offer 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 deluxe Comfort Sunshine breakfast with fresh waf�es, biscuits and gravy, hard-boiled eggs, coffee, and juice. The Comfort Inn also features a banquet/meeting facility for groups with meetings, reunions, weddings, and more. Other hotel amenities included are free high-speed Internet access, an indoor heated (saltwater) pool and hot tub, an exercise room, in-room coffee, iron/board, hairdryer, and micro/refrigerators. Jacuzzi suites are also available.

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