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Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, HOUSTON HERALD Houston, www.houstonherald.com A3 Upcoming events You can submit community events using the calendar at the bottom of our website at www.houstonherald.com Friday, Feb. 3 Lions club meeting is noon at the Lions Den, N. U.S. 63, Houston.

Route 63 Car Club meeting is 6 p.m. at Restoration in Licking. A beekeepers meeting is 7 p.m. at Physical Therapy Specialist Clinic in West Plains. The discussion for this month is honeybee diseases, pests and their treatment or prevention.

There will also be a member discussion on what you should be doing your hives. For information, contact Monty Wiens at 417-257-3994. Saturday, Feb. 4 The Ozarks Writers Group meeting is 1 p.m. at the Star Annex, next door to the Star Theatre in Willow Springs.

Speaker is C.D. Albin, associate professor of English at Missouri State University in West Plains and editor of the Elder Mountain: A Journal of Ozarks Studies. For more information, contact 417-962-0262. First Responders meeting and training is 6-8 p.m. at the Roby Fire Station.

Monday, Feb. 6 Adult Basic Education classes are 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Monday-Friday, Adult Education and Literacy Learning Center, 401 S. Third, Houston.

New enrollment on Monday only. Weight Watchers weigh-in, 5:30 6 p.m.; meeting p.m. every Monday at the Houston Senior Center. TOPS Club of Licking is 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Licking.

Cub Scouts meet at 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Call 417-217-2319 for information. Extension Council meeting is 6 p.m. at the Loretto House.

Licking Lions Club meeting is 6 p.m. at the Licking Bridge Builders Senior Center, 116 Green St. Ozarks Older Iron Club meeting is 7 p.m. at the club facility south of the Farm Fest ground on Canady Lane, Cabool. Plato Lodge AF AM is at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 Houston Garden Club meeting is 1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the First Baptist Church in Houston. Licking Adult Education and Literacy classes are 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday and 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, in the basement at the First Baptist Church in Licking. Roubidoux Township meeting is 7 p.m. at township building. Piney Township meeting is 7 p.m. at the township maintenance building on Forest Street in Houston.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting is 7:30 p.m. at aerie south of Houston on U.S. 63. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Genealogical library is open from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. every Thursday at the Memorial Building. Members have two computers to use for search. Licking Bridge Builder Senior Center meeting is 12:30 p.m. at Licking Senior Center.

Raymondville Adult Education and Literacy classes are 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday in the conference room at North Paci c. Houston Park Board meeting is 6:45 p.m. at Houston City Hall. Thursday, Feb.

9 Cass Township meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the township building at U.S. 63 and Hwy UU. Legion Post 41 meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall.

James A. Tausworthe, 83, son of Clem and Florence (Drew) Tausworthe, was born July 26, 1928, in Asherton, Texas. He passed away to his heavenly home on January 27, 2012, with his loved ones by his side at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gene Tausworthe; a granddaughter, Megan; and a sister, Ann Bye. Jim was raised in Texas and graduated from Bastrop High School.

He joined the United States Air Force in 1946 and served his country shortly after WWII until he was honorably discharged in 1953 as a Staff Sergeant. He graduated from the Spartan School of Aeronautics. Jim was a commercial pilot and gave ight instructions. He was passionate about ying. He also worked for Sinclair Oil and Gas for many years.

Jim married Mildred Eades on May 8, 1982. It was then they started their ministry of marriage teaching love and understanding with their family and everyone they came in contact with. They enjoyed almost 30 years of love and laughter. Life for Jim and Millie was always an adventure. He is survived by his wife, Millie, of their home in Houston, a son, David Tausworthe and wife, Patricia, of Hockley, Texas; and a daughter, Brenda Tausworthe of League City, Texas; three grandchildren, Erin, Casey and Nathan; and three great-grandchildren, Jayden, Haylie and Avery.

Jim is also sur- vived by two brothers, Robert and his wife, Camilla, and Bill and his wife, Clarwana; a sister, Judy Bowers; and many friends who will miss him greatly. Jim was born with a heart, which is apparent in his eyes and hearts as they have grown into adults. He was always giving of himself. As a young man in the service, he would send most of his paycheck back home to his mother so she could take care of his younger brothers and sister affording her the opportunity to go back to school to become a teacher so that they all could have a better life. He was a very talented, brilliant, interesting and unique man throughout his life.

If he could no longer do something, he always found something that he could do. After being unable to he learned how to remote control airplanes. Additionally, he took art and writing lessons and painted portraits of his children as well as numerous aviation paint- ings. Jim also learned to write and wrote well. He has fourteen published novels.

Jim loved to dance, was always so easy-going and had a great laugh. He never said a harsh word about anyone. He lived his life with inner strength. Leading by example and teaching his children, wife, and friends how wonderful life can be if you live it with Love. His life was an example of the scripture, I Corinthians 13:4: Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not boast; it is not proud. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. Although Jim is gone, we take peace in knowing he is now rejoicing with the one he loved so dear, our Savior Jesus Christ.

His presence will be greatly missed, but he lives in our hearts forever. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Experimental Aircraft Association, EAA Ch 1218, 810 Bryan Willow Springs, 65793. Donations will be sent to the Missouri Honor Flight, in honor, in lieu of oral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Services were 2 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Hamilton of ciat- ing. Burial with full military honors was 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Spring eld, Mo.

Pallbearers were Bob Johnson, Clyde Holsapple, Lance Hale, Loren Long, Charles Ward and Tom White. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. James Tausworthe James Tausworthe MSG Jerry A. Bobe, 67, was born to George and Beatrice Angulo Bobe on June 12, 1944. He went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2012, after a long battle with cancer.

Jerry was preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife, Franny; and an older brother, George. He is survived by four children, Jerry Bobe and Cindy Bobe all of Houston, and Debbi McKeon of Allentown, two brothers, Alfred Bobe of Lebanon, and Dennis Bobe of Long Island, N.Y.; two sisters, Theresa DeSanto of Boulder City, and Carol Cuccinello of Sandy Hook, and nine grandchildren. He grew up in New York City and joined the United States Army at an early age. He was then united in marriage to Francis Pennino on July 17, 1965, and to this union four children were born. Jerry faithfully served his country for 21 years, receiving many decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons.

These include: the Bronze Star medal, the Meritorious Service medal, the Army Commendation medal, the National Defense Service medal, the Good Conduct medal, and a pending Purple Heart. Jerry also received the Seventh Army Service ribbon, (2) Overseas Service ribbons, (2) NCO Professional Development ribbons, a Drill Sergeant Identi cation badge, a Vietnam Service medal, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal, a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Palm, (5) Overseas Service Bars, a Valorous Unit Award and many more. Jerry retired from the military service in 1983 after being told he had cancer and only three months to live. He spent a short time in Missouri and then relocated to New Jersey for 13 years. In 1998, he was led by the Lord to move back to Houston, with his family.

He served as the warehouse manager for Newborns in Need and also worked at A1 Gun and Pawn Shop. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at Evans Funeral Home with Brother Fred Bobe of- ciating.

Burial with full military honors was at Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.evans.fh.com. Jerry Bobe Jerry Bobe Carl Eugene Vaughn, 88, was born on June 7, 1923, in West Frankfort, Ill. He passed away peacefully at home in Houston, on Jan. 29, 2012, following a short illness.

In 1941, following graduation from West Frankfort High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for 30 years, retiring as Lieutenant Commander in 1971. During his naval career he served on numerous battleships and aircraft carriers, including the USS Saratoga, on which he participated in the 1946 Atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. He traveled extensively, visiting many international ports and serving for two years in Venezuela. Military decorations include numerous commendations: two Navy Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medals for 20 years, American Defense, American Area, WWII Victory, Asiatic-Paci with 9 stars, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign with 10 stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.

Following his retirement from the Navy in 1971, the family moved to Houston, where he was active in the development of the Houston VFW Post. Carl was an active member of the Masonic Temple. On Sept. 8, 1960, he was raised Master Mason at North Chicago, Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma; stepfather, Logan Graves; his wife, Colleen; one daughter, Carol; and one granddaughter, Amanda.

Survivors also include four children, Charles and Clayton, both of St. Louis, Colleen Erin of Washington, D.C., and Carl of Spring eld, two grandchildren, Emily and Alex Vaughn of Spring eld, and one brother, Ken of Spring eld, Ill. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Evans Funeral Home with Dr.

Terry Snelling of- ciating. Burial with full military honors will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. In lieu of oral arrangements, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to Texas County Hospice of Care or The Animal Shelter of Texas County in his honor. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Carl Eugene Vaughn Carl Vaughn Palmer Ross Palmer Ross, 81, died Saturday, Jan.

28, 2012, at Mountain View Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 26, 1930, in Doniphan, daughter of Lytle and Minnie Johnson Asplin. She and Lawrence Ross were married Oct. 31, 1947.

She was baptized April 4, 1954, and was of the Christian faith. She worked about 40 years at the Angelica Uniform Factory until it closed. She liked gardening, canning, growing many varieties of flowers, sewing, quilting and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Loeta Ellerman, Corine McNeely, Gertrude Plesha and Dorothy Griffith; and a brother, Robert Asplin. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Lawrence of Summersville; a son, Eugene Ross of Summersville; two daughters, Pauletta Gibson of Houston and Kelly Berry of Poplar Bluff; three grandchildren; a sister, Geraldine Barton of Mountain View; and a host of other family members and friends.

Services were Monday, Jan. 30, at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with the Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Burial was in Summersville City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net.

Harmon Fansler Jr. Harmon W. Fansler 87, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at University Hospital in Columbia. He was born Dec.

8, 1924, near Karval, son of Harmon W. and Grace Huff Fansler. He and June Kiser were married in 1950. He lived in Houston from 1997 to 2007 and was active in the Houston Senior Center, where he enjoyed playing pool. He also was an avid bowler.

He had a deep and abiding faith in God and worshipped at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Houston. Survivors include his wife, June; six children, Debbie McWhirter of Ingleside, Texas, Letha Albright and Kathy Fansler of Columbia, Pam Fansler of Pueblo, Harmon Fansler of Long Beach, and Kevin Fansler of Seattle, five grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and a sister, Marie Brown of Clackamas, Ore. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the mission fund at the Evangelical Free Church in Columbia or the Columbia Area Senior Center. Farmers change breeding to meet higher-quality steak demands Consumers are upgrading their beef buying habits: They prefer steaks of choice and prime U.S.

Department of Agriculture quality grades. Supermarkets noted that demand shift and lled more of their meat cases with high-quality beef. Now, producers must meet that increasing demand as buyers pay more for high-quality beef. Price premiums are paid for calves that grade choice and prime. In recent years, there was little price difference paid for choice over select grades of beef.

However, in recent weeks premiums for higher quality grades continue to increase. Those lessons in beef marketing were told by Larry Corah, vice president of Certi ed Angus Beef (CAB), at a meeting of northwest Missouri farmers in King City. CAB is a nonpro group marketing beef for the American Angus Association. a reason people prefer high-quality meat. properly cooked prime steak will likely be tender, juicy and avorful.

Those characteristics make for an enjoyable eating Corah said. Chefs at white-tablecloth restaurants learned that high-quality beef keeps customers coming back. you pay big bucks for dinner, a tough steak gets your Corah said. Eating satisfaction relates to USDA quality grades. The grades, from the top, are prime, choice, select and standard.

Restaurants nd that only one in 26 prime steaks will be sent back to the kitchen by an unhappy diner. However, if select steaks are served, one in ve will be returned. 20 percent, way too high a probability of a poor eating Corah said. Much of a quality grade depends on the amount of marbling in a steak. Marbling indicates the ecks of fat between muscle cells in a steak.

Marbling brings tenderness, juiciness and avor. Presently, only about 3 percent of carcasses at U.S. packing plants grade prime. However, 40 percent grade select. For marketing under the CAB brand, carcasses must grade prime or high choice.

About 20 percent of plant-run carcasses qualify for CAB premiums. Farmers have control over how steaks will grade. genetics is very important, nutrition, health and management all play a Corah said. Bull selection is a starting point. Records show that of calves from the top 10 percent of Angus bulls, 4 percent grade prime.

But only 1 percent grade prime from the bottom 10 percent of bulls. Also, carcass weight of calves from the top bulls averages 750 pounds while carcasses of calves from the bottom 10 percent of bulls average 100 pounds lighter. can have both quality and weight Corah said. Corah pointed out that calves from the University of Missouri Thompson Farm, Spickard, average 31 percent prime, far above national average. Also, the calves have 86 percent acceptance for CAB premiums.

For now, 10 percent of all CAB beef comes from Missouri herds, Corah said. That means Missouri producers can gain a bigger share of the premiums. Most of the MU calves are sired by arti cial insemination (AI) from performance-proven bulls. AI gives access to the top sires in a breed. a myth that there is no money to be made by producing high-quality Corah said.

Records show that quality-grid pre- miums paid to the top 25 percent of calves were $122 over market price last year. Premiums for calves in the top 50 percent averaged $95 over market. With current premiums those dollars could double this year, Corah added. He told producers that there is a Missouri recipe for high-quality calves. Management practices such as birth sequence affect quality grade in the recipe.

Of calves in the rst 25 percent of birth dates, 85 percent will receive CAB premiums. But of late calves, the last 25 percent born, only 11 percent qualify for CAB. With timed AI, more of the calf crop will be born early in the calving season, bringing a more uniform calf crop. In his presentation, David Patterson, MU beef reproduction specialist, outlined research for breeding by appointment at the Thompson Farm, a part of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station. The Missouri Recipe produces high-quality replacements in the Show-Me-Select Heifer Program.

Heifers can be enrolled for the 2012 breeding season by contacting regional livestock specialists through county MU Extension centers..