Hugh Dunn

Eighty-five year old Hugh Dunn heads to the work shed of the Macon High School football field for some paint. The World War II veteran still paints the field and mows the lawn the morning of game days. Dunn coached the Macon Tigers for over 40 years after serving in the war and as a national MVP defensive back in college.
Dunn is helped by one of his former players to paint the lines on the field

Tools of the Trade.Hugh struggles a bit with missing some of his left arm and eye but gets along pretty amazingly for an 85 year old man. The Missouri Sports of Hall inductee only lives a few steps from the high school. Dunn is a major figurehead in the small northern Missouri town, and can be found at almost any Macon sports game.
Painting the line.

Scenes around Guatemala

Photos from my five days in Guatemala. A multimedia project will be soon to follow. A few of my favorite photos first though. (A slideshow is below)

Guatemala - Part 1

Distribution of 40 PETs in San Bernadino, Gautemala.

Football Season is upon us

College Football. Yes, it is that time again. Cannot wait. MIZ....

Pinnacles Field

Found this photo from my archives today while doing some housekeeping. This field is on the ridge above the Pinnacles Youth Conservation Area, north of Columbia. This park is a cool place for an afternoon hike, picnic or walkabout. The 80 foot spire of limestone that remains is quite a site to see. Any only 15 minutes north of Columbia!

Strongman Steve

Strongman Steve Schmidt performs at the 2010 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. As a part of Rural Missouri's 'People from our pages' exhibit in the Missouri Electric Cooperatives' Building. Check out more of the Strongman at www.steveschmidtmo.com.












Governor Jay Nixon even stopped by to see his amazing tricks. He bent a draft horseshoe for him.


He then bent another shoe into a heart for the first lady Georganne Nixon.