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Private Pesticide Applicator Training Program will be Held in Putnam County Private pesticide applicator training will be held in Putnam County on Monday, February 12 at 2:00 PM at the 4-H Building at the Park located at 615 N 22nd Street in Unionville.

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides.

Agricultural producers needing to obtain or renew certification of this license must take this pesticide safety training every five years. Application by unlicensed workers under the supervision of licensed applicators will no longer be allowed. You must be 18 years of age and directly involved in the production of agricultural commodities to obtain this license.

First-time attendees should have a copy of the M87 Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Manual, which can be purchased for $25 online (https://extension.missouri.edu/m87). Please have this manual with you during training.

This class does not include the annual training required to apply synthetic auxin herbicides (i.e. dicamba) given by the registrants.

See https://agriculture. mo.gov/plants/pesticides/dicamba-facts.php for more information.

This training also does not include the supplemental training required to apply paraquat dichloride. For more information see https://agriculture.mo.gov/plants/ pesticides/paraquat.php.

The event is free, but you must preregister by calling 660-947-2705.

For more information contact Valerie Tate, Field Specialist in Agronomy by email at tatev@missouri.edu or call 660-895-5123. MU Extension programs are open to all.

Talk Turkey with MDC’s Feb. 7 Wild Webcast JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites turkey hunters, landowners and managers, and others interested in Missouri’s wild turkeys and turkey hunting to its “MDC Wild Webcast on Talkin’ Turkey” on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at noon.

MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley and MDC Turkey Habitat Initiative Coordinator Meagan Duffee-Yates will share information on recent changes to turkey hunting regulations for the spring season and proposed regulation changes for the fall seasons. Oakley and Duffee-Yates will also discuss turkey production and harvest trends, MDC’s annual brood survey and research findings, habitat loss,

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January 24, 2024

Sands’ Soup-a-thon to Support Local Causes

Shawnery Sands (l) is shown with Unionville Rotary President Mary Comstock.

Local resident Shawnery Sands is rallying the community for the upcoming Soup-a-thon and Pie Party, to be held February 8. Soup and dessert will be offered from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at both the Bixler 108 and the Lions buildings for a free-will donation.

All the proceeds will be split between five wor-

thy causes: Unionville Fire Department, the PC Café, PC Students in Need, Unionville Lions and Unionville Rotary.

Many individuals and businesses have already stepped up to provide supplies needed for the Soup-a-Thon to be a success.

Shawnery will serve five types of soup Feb-

ruary 8: chili, taco, potato with ham, broccoli-cheese, and vegetable beef. Rotarians will man the Bixler 108 location and will have live entertainment as well over the noon hour. Soup will also be available for carry-out and limited delivery. Gallons of soup can be reserved and picked up that day as well – just

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue is announcing the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in Unionville, Missouri, located at 1507 Main, Unionville, Mo., 63565. Bids will start being accepted January 17, 2024, and must be submitted by January 30, 2024.

For a list of bid oppor-

tunities and bid response instructions, please visit Missouri’s statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at missouribuys.mo.gov/.

Interested groups or individuals who wish to bid to operate the Unionville License Office must have an active Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and must submit the proposal under the legal enti-

ty name for which the FEIN was assigned. The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the Office of Administration, is posting an RFP for the Unionville License Office contract, since the current contract is close to expiring. Interested bidders have approximately 10 business days to submit their proposal for the operation of the license office in the

in time for the Super Bowl the following Sunday. For more information, text Shawnery at 660-341-8340 or contact her via Facebook.

50 homemade pies will be prepared by the area’s finest pie makers as part of the fundraiser.

One set of pies will be offered through an online auction beginning at 11 a.m. on the 8th and a second group of pies will be auctioned live at the Bixler at 5:15.

Shawnery told Rotarians she has been planning this service project for several months, stating “This is one way I can give back to our wonderful community.”

Shawnery and her husband Rick experienced a devastating fire a few years ago. After the fire, she and Rick found out firsthand how giving and supportive the community is. Shawnery’s goal is to raise $5,000, which would give $1,000 to each beneficiary. Shawnery operates a food truck throughout the season at Rutledge and occasionally in Unionville.

and impacts of weather and predators on turkey numbers. They will take questions from webcast attendees as time permits.

Starting this year, spring shooting hours for private land only will be extended from a halfhour before sunrise to sunset. Shooting hours on public land will remain a half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.

Proposed changes to fall turkey hunting would require both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters to purchase a fall turkey-hunting permit. Turkeys would no longer be included in the archery-deer permit.

The bag limit would be

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My Side Of The Desk Karen Bradshaw

This Friday afternoon the sun is shining, but the temperature is only a balmy 3 degrees. The weatherman promises a warm up for the first of the week, but Monday may include some freezing rain in the morning.

If you have to be out, drive safely and have emergency supplies (water, snacks, extra wraps, charged phone, etc.) handy if you get stranded.

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I managed to get stranded last Monday, but I was only about 100 yards from my house.

Evidently, the snow had drifted so much after the road had been opened up once that it was a lot deeper than it appeared, about frame deep on the pickup. Luckily a son and a neighbor were able to get me out of the drift with some shoveling and grading.

With the bitter wind

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of the proposals will be evaluated by a review team at the Department of Revenue, and the proposal that scores best in the areas outlined in the RFP will be selected to operate the office.

Resources to Help Guide Potential Bidders: Missouri License Office Locations - dor. mo.gov/license-office-locator/ Estimated Transactions and Processing Fees Collected at Missouri License Offices

FY22 - dor.mo.gov/ contact/documents/ FY2022MVandDLEstimatedTransactionsandProcessingFeesSummary.pdf Recent Evaluations of Awarded Bids - dor. mo.gov/resources/purchasing/ License offices are operated by independent contractors and are overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process.

Birthdays

Send additions/Corrections to: urep@nemr.net Thursday, January 25 Aaron Fowler, Alise Tolias, Brian McReynolds Friday, January 26 Dwight Jones, Billie Joe McFarland Saturday, January 27 Mary Bruckshaw, Sue Oden, Laurie Roof, Justin Wyant, Pauline Hartman, Nathen Cawley Sunday, January 28 Justin Allen, Colleen Lemen, Margaret Minear, Brody Ryals, Jerney

Jones, Mollie Lemen, Gary McCloud Monday, January 29 Sam Jones, Robbie Robinson, Kim Horn, Janice Bowles, Donna Miller, Shane Tipton Tuesday, January 30 Krystyl Belcher, Justin P. Riley, Halie Easton, Shirley Watt, Jan Stearms Wednesday, January 31 Greg Fleshman, Jonathon Savage, Miranda Holland, Glenda Small

Omaha Baptist Church Sunday Morning Bible Study for ALL Ages at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Please come to hear Pastor Kevin Collins bring you a reassuring word from God.

chills, please dress for the weather, not to make a fashion statement. One of those very frigid days, I observed some young adults heading into the local convenience stores without coats and some in just tee shirts. That is all well and good if your car is good and warm, but what happens in a wreck? Be weather smart and encourage those invincible teens to do the same.

Sorry to be so “preachy” but the mission today is to keep everyone as safe as possible. No use taking unnecessary risks.

Hopefully, the weather will straighten out in a couple of weeks and normal travel conditions will resume. The LaPlata Tournament tips off on January 29. The newspaper hasn’t received brackets yet, so watch the school facebook page for game dates and times.

If you have a good cold weather, comfort meal recipe, please feel free to share it via email at urep@nemr.net or regular mail at Unionville Republican, PO Box 365, Unionville, MO 63565.

Have a great week!

State Tech Announces Dean’s List LINN, MO (January 16, 2024) – State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate those students who achieved the Dean’s List during the 2023 fall semester.

To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a se-

mester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale.

Area students achieving this honor are as follows: Livonia, MO -- Chase Simmons Lucerne, MO -- Hunter Ross, Braden Umbach Unionville, MO -- Lucas Hendee, Aiden Ryals

PC Cafe Menu Thursday, January 25 Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Fruit Pie Friday, January 26 BUFFET, Italian Beef, Cheesy Potatoes, Four-Way Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Fruit and Desserts Monday, January 29 Chicken Strip, Roasted Potatoes and Vege-

tables, 3-Bean Salad, Spiced Apples Tuesday, January 30 Chili or Vegetable Soup, Crackers and Cheese, Beets, Fruit Wednesday, January 31` Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit

Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to Trace Riediger, a Putnam County senior, for being named KTVO student athlete of Kevin Collins the month. Trace is a leader on the Midget football and basketball team. He is a fine, hardworking young man. I hope you caught his feature on KTVO sports.

There are many schools in the coverage area of KTVO and so this is quite an honor for Trace, his family, and Putnam County athletics..

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The Shepherd’s Call

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Rewarding Surprises Presently, I am in a group studying the gospel of Luke. I have been familiar with and knowledgeable of the gospel for years, but the study has brought some rewarding surprises to mind.

As a fellow writer, I marvel at the enormity of Luke’s work. He not only wrote the gospel, but he penned the book of Acts. When I say penned, I mean literally, i.e., with a quill on papyrus or skins in cold, dark places and perhaps even while at sea. I write with a computer; still, writing is a difficult, time-consuming business.

Luke’s motive was to tell his friend, Theophilus, about Jesus and do so as accurately as possible. Portions of the book of Acts are Luke’s eyewitness reports, but not so with the gospel. Luke apparently never met Jesus. He was dependent on the eyes and ears of those who had been with Jesus. This involved multiple interviews with multiple people. A true historian checks and rechecks his sources. Corralling people for interviews is unpopular and difficult.

Luke was not a preacher. He was not an apostle. He was not a Jew. He was a physician.

Sometime somewhere he met up with the apostles (perhaps on a house call)

and became a follower of Jesus. I can understand this a little. I, too, have never seen the face of Jesus of the first century; but I know Him, and I am a follower of Him. Whenever I am asked if I am a Christian, I like to say, “I am a follower of Jesus Christ.”

Recently, I spent a couple of days and nights in the hospital. I marvel at the sophistication of the present practice of medicine---blood samples, computerized thermometers, blood transfusions (matching types is a necessity), automatic blood pressure readings, medicines---oral and intravenous, etc. I lay in bed thinking about our Bible study and wondering what medicine was like in Luke’s day.

I was impressed and constantly gave thanks for the people who have trained to be helpful to people like me.

I rejoiced that many of those attending me were young. Then, I remembered a story. A wealthy tourist traveling around the world visited a leper colony. There he met a very weary young nurse ministering to painfully dying humanity. The rich tourist expressed distress, “I wouldn’t do this for all the money in the world.”

The weary nurse responded, “Neither would I.”

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Putnam County Historical Society Meeting Minutes December 14, 2023 The regular monthly meeting of the Putnam County Historical Society was held Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Present were Karen Bradshaw, Judy Pauley, Evelyn Morgan, Judy McDonald, and Rhonda Webber. President Karen Bradshaw called the meeting to order. The agenda was approved

by Judy McDonald and Judy Pauley. The minutes and financials were also approved.

Old Business: • Window Account: The window account has now been closed.

• Winterfest: Winterfest went well. Evelyn Morgan has not totaled what we made that evening.

• Commemorative 3: We have been selling some. All three issues may be purchased for $10.00. Karen will put an article in the paper about the commemorative papers.

• Rotary Meals: We will not do any more of the meals as they are not a profitable fundraiser for us.

• 501c3: Karen said someone finally was in contact with Mark Higgins. He checked on the application and it was rejected because his name was on it. He put Karen’s name on it and has resubmitted it.

• Book Sales: The advertising for the special price has helped a lot.

• Lock Box Access: Rhonda Webber moved we allow Evelyn Morgan, Karen Bradshaw and Judy Pauley access to the Lock Box and all our accounts at Farmer’s Bank. Evelyn Morgan seconded the motion which carried.

• Our investments have been renewed at 5.4%.

New Business: • Programs: Judy spoke with Gary Griggs about doing a program on the railroads. Will look at doing in January.

We will serve refreshments.

• Other Suggestions: Discussed doing a craft/ bake sale, pitch tournament.

• New Board Members: We lost one board member, Stan Davis, due

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to his passing. Michael Mahoney’s term is up.

Chris Carmichael had resigned earlier in the year. Michael Mahoney, Randy Webber and Eric Hoover were nominated for these positions. We will not have an assistant treasurer going forward.

• Snow Removal: Karen will check with Doug Hirst to see if he will take care of our snow removal.

Other Business: • DAR will be meeting at the museum at 2:00

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pm on December 15th.

Judy McDonald will be available to give them a tour of the museum.

• The furnace had to be repaired at a cost of $745.12.

• The new budget bill for the gas bill will be $270.00.

Judy Pauley moved the meeting to be adjourned. Judy McDonald seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Webber, Secretary

Missouri’s Third District Danny Busick, State Representative

Increases in Veteran Suicide levels, not acceptable HB1495 The rising rate of suicide across our great nation is a reality that many of us ignore until someone in our family, or someone known to us, takes their own life. The rate of suicide is rising across all age demographics. One demographic that accounts for an even higher rate of suicide than all other demographics, is our military veterans. Veteran suicide rates are also rising faster than all other groups. Our military personal are the finest in the world. They are trained to work as a team and are given purpose in a strong structured environment. Many a trained soldier are placed in very stressful life and death situations. They have witnessed great

death and destruction on a scale civilians will never see. Many soldiers witness this type of event over and over again. These events are traumatic even to the most highly trained soldier. Some soldiers that then return to civilian life have a difficult time adjusting. They now have no structure, no purpose, and living with the things they have witnessed becomes a burden. Many are turning to drugs and alcohol. Some eventually take their own lives. Of all the money the state spends, nothing is more worthy than saving the lives of the great men and women who have served this country.

HB1495 may help the state of Missouri focus on the mental health of

This position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our residents by actively monitoring the premises,including patrolling a variety of locations, including on the water.

This position is customer service based, require excellent communication skills, as well as critical thinking with the ability to intervene and deescalate.

To ensure success in this role, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate professionalism while still enforcing the security and safety rules of Lake Thunderhead.

Applications being accepted until March 1, 2024.

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our retired military personal. It’s about time!

Due to the recent passage of Amendment 1 on November 6, 2018, please be advised that any communications or documents received by this office that were previously treated as confidential may now be subject to public disclosure pursuant to any request

made under the Missouri Sunshine Law. As always it’s a privilege to serve the 3rd District. Please contact my office at 573-751-3647 if you need anything at all. Further information can be obtained by email at danny.busick@house. mo.gov or by visiting www.house.mo.gov

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Republican Caucus is pleased to announce a new sub-caucus called the Policy Development Caucus (PDC).

This working group will evaluate and discuss House Bills proposed by its members and help recommend which bills should be legislative priorities for the House Republican Caucus.

“With a supermajority, it is sometimes challenging to get consensus on which bills should be a priority for our caucus.

The PDC is a 30-member microcosm of our caucus that accurately reflects the views and opinions of all our caucus members, and we believe they can assist the majority leadership team in developing caucus priorities that advance our conservative principles and solve Missouri’s problems,” Speaker Dean Plocher, R-St. Louis, said.

The number of legislative proposals submitted by members continues to increase yearly. A total of 787 House Bills were prefiled for the 2024 legislative session, breaking the previous record of 776 set in 2020.

In the first two weeks of the 2024 session, Speaker Plocher referred a record 203 bills.

“The PDC will be a great asset to our leadership team in helping us to identify and prioritize the best proposals our

caucus should consider,” added Majority Floor Leader Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit. “Having a working group offer advice and recommendations on the priorities will make our big caucus policy meetings much more productive and improve our effectiveness in turning those proposals into law.”

Representative Mike Henderson will lead the caucus, and the vice chair is Representative Lane Roberts, R-Joplin.

The PDC is comprised of thirty members of the House Republican Caucus and meets weekly to consider actual bills that Republican Caucus members have filed.

“House Republicans are serious about passing good legislation that solves Missouri’s problems, but having a deep policy discussion with a supermajority of members in a timely manner can be cumbersome,” Rep. Henderson, R-Bonne Terre, added.

“The PDC will play a positive role in identifying caucus priorities that advance our conservative principles and keep our members informed and pulling in the same direction.”

The PDC is a sub-caucus of the Republican Majority House Caucus, and their caucus meetings are limited to the majority members and are closed to lobbyists and special interests.

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The Unionville City Park Board

The Unionville City Park Board

is seeking bids for electrical work on 3 shelter houses. For more information contact Jared Chapman at 816-518-1361.

Bids will be accepted at City Hall January 31st, 2024.

is seeking bids for tree trimming.

For more information contact Jared Chapman at 816-518-1361.

Bids will be accepted at City Hall January 31st, 2024.

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Obituaries

MaShelle Trimble

Jan MaShelle Trimble, 64, of Unionville, Missouri, entered eternal life on Friday January 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

MaShelle was preceded in death by her father Larry Robinson, granddaughter Gwyna Trimble, father-in-law Dean Trimble and grandparents Roscoe and Carol Lightfoot.

Left to honor her memory is her husband Jim of 45 years; son, Justin of Unionville and daughter Jenika (Wade) Huston of Chillicothe, MO; her mother, Judy Robinson; brothers Scott (Patty) Robinson of Unionville and Andy (Toni) Robinson of Columbia, MO. Also surviving are her 5 cherished grandsons, Haze, Ryker and Dechlan Trimble and Ridge and Coy Huston; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and many won-

derful friends who she held dear to heart and were as close as family.

The daughter of Larry and Judy Robinson, MaShelle was born November 13, 1959, in Unionville, Missouri. On July 14, 1978, she married Jim Trimble. To this union two children were born, Justin and Jenika.

MaShelle started working for Farmers Implement in 1978 until Rex and Mary closed in 1986. She then worked for Michaels Foundation and was later a night dispatcher at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. She was the Union Township Tax Collector for 20 years, the City Tax Collector and was currently the Treasurer for the Unionville Special Road District. She clerked many auctions for Gary Knight as well as the Putnam County Junior Livestock Sale, which she was a huge supporter of. In 1987, she started working for Ronny Roof at the Department of Revenue and in 1992 was appointed

by Governor John Ashcroft as the License Bureau Fee Agent. She served our community as License Bureau Fee Agent for 31 years, where she came to know everyone and became a friend to all. She was an irreplaceable staple in the community.

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the fair for the kids and their livestock, a passion she had throughout her entire life.

She liked to cook and was always willing to provide the hot rolls when needed. There was always macaroni and cheese at every meal, and if you knew her, you knew she always had a stash of Velveeta. She was generous with her cooking, always bringing food to someone or organizing meals at church.

MaShelle was special to all who knew her, and she had a way of making everyone else feel special too. She was always ready to share a story, a laugh, and a meal with those she loved. Her kindness, generosity and love will not be forgotten.

Graveside Services for MaShelle were at the Union Church Cemetery on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Visitation was at the Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home from 10:00-2:00 pm on the same day as the service. Pastor Barb Hagerla conducted the service and “I Can Only

MaShelle was an avid sports fan and loved the Kansas City Chiefs, St Louis Cardinals Baseball and Mizzou Football and Basketball. She was always a supporter of the local school teams as she followed Justin & Jenika throughout school, and now as an avid fan and supporter of her grandson’s teams.

She loved a cattle show, especially watching her grandsons in recent years, but she was also there to support so many other kids from the area. Watching the steer show at the Coliseum at Missouri State Fairgrounds was MaShelle’s favorite place to be. She opened and closed the Missouri State Fair every year. Her camper was welcome to any child or family needing a sleepover, food or just a story full of laughs.

MaShelle was very active in her community. She was a member of Unionville Methodist Church where she served on several committees.

She served on the Putnam County Fair Board for 22 years and was instrumental in building up

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Imagine,” as recorded by Carla Cullor, was played at the graveside. Pallbearers were Josh Steele, Paden Boulden, Brad Smith, Randy Trimble, Roger Trimble, Garrett Trimble, and Levi Trimble. Honorary Pallbearers were Steve Brown, Troy Maring, Tyson Maring, and Grant Trim-

Ray Klinginsmith

Ray Klinginsmith, age 86, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on January 17th, 2024.

Ray Edward Klinginsmith was born on June 19, 1937, in a farmhouse on the Iowa-Missouri state line, and he lived on three different farms

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during his first eight years, which fostered his love of farm life.

His parents were Ted and Alta (Williamson) Klinginsmith, and he had an older brother, Teddy, and two sisters, Sara and Carol.

Ray attended the Fife Rural School in northern Putnam County until his parents moved to the county seat town of Unionville, Missouri, when he was in the third grade. He then attended both grade school and high school in Unionville, and graduated with the UHS Class of 1955, which was one of the school’s largest ever classes with 93 graduates. He worked at the

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local Hy-Vee store on Saturdays, spent time as a farmhand during the summers, played football, served as the junior class president, and enjoyed spending time at Casady’s Pool Hall.

Ray went to college at Mizzou in Columbia, and he spent his summers and vacation periods delivering gas and appliances for his parents’ business, the Unionville Skelgas store. He joined a new fraternity at Mizzou, Theta Xi, at the end of his freshman year, and then lived in the fraternity house for the next three academic years.

He served in all the local chapter offices and credited his various roles in managing the fraternity to being one of the best learning experiences of his life. He also worked in other student organizations, including the Interfraternity Council, and thoroughly enjoyed his college years.

Following his college graduation in June of 1959, Ray returned to Unionville and worked in his parent’s business.

The Unionville Rotary Club was a very active service club in town, and the club encouraged Ray to apply for a Rotary International Scholarship, which he did successfully. He then spent the 1961 year at the University of Cape Town, which was an outstanding college with 5,000 students. The Rotarians there treated Ray very kindly, and he traveled 16,000 miles in South Africa, Southwest Africa, Northern Rhodesia, and Southern Rhodesia, and spoke to 34 different Rotary clubs during his travels. He was imbued with the fellowship and service of the African Rotarians, and his year in Africa gave him an incentive to serve as a Rotary volunteer for the rest of his life. Ray was engaged to Judie Wilkinson of Pendleton, Indiana, during his year abroad, and following his return, they were married on December 31, 1961, at the Central Christian Church in Anderson, Indiana. Ray and Judie lived in his hometown of Unionville for the next nine months, and he happily joined his important benefactor, the Unionville Rotary Club.

He also helped to start the Unionville Jaycees, which was chartered

with 93 members.

In September of 1962, Ray and Judie moved to Columbia, where Ray attended law school and Judie completed her education degree at Mizzou.

Judie taught kindergarten at Centralia during Ray’s last year of law school. Ray graduated with his Juris Doctor from Mizzou in 1965.

Following his law school graduation, Ray and Judie moved to Macon, Missouri, for Ray to practice law with Ronald Belt, who Ray had met through his service with the Unionville Jaycees.

Ron was also a popular member of the state legislature, and Macon had a very strong bar association, which made it a good place for Ray to learn about the practice of law in a rural community. Ray quickly joined the Macon Rotary Club, and he also served in the Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon County Arts Association. Judie taught kindergarten in the Macon Public Schools, and they were active in the Macon United Methodist Church, where Ray served as both Lay Leader and Chair of the Administrative Board.

Ray and Judie’s first child, Leigh Anne, was born at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon on February 1, 1967. The attending physician was the venerable Dr. James Campbell, who was truly a respected physician. Ray enjoyed his law practice with Ron Belt, and as they started providing more legal services for the Macon Atlanta State Bank, Ray was invited in 1971 to serve on the bank’s board of directors, which was a strong relationship that lasted over 50 years.

In 1973, Ray was pleasantly surprised by an invitation to serve as the General Counsel for Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, and his opportunity to work with the university president, Dr. Charles McClain, and his management team was an exceptional experience.

Ray also served as the Dean of Administration for five years, and during that time, Dr. McClain’s vision and skill transformed the university from a former teacher’s college into the state’s leading liberal arts and sciences institution. It

was an amazing achievement, and Dr. McClain remained as the president until 1988, when he was appointed as the Missouri Commissioner of Higher Education.

Ray stayed as the General Counsel and Professor of Business Administration until his retirement in 1995.

Ray and Judie’s second child, Kurt Rhea, was born at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon on July 10, 1974, shortly after Ray and Judie moved to Kirksville in May of 1974. Kurt weighed 10 pounds at the time of his birth, and although he seemed to recover from a difficult birth, he started having epileptic seizures when he was two years old. He was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis at the Mayo Clinic when he was four years old, and his condition deteriorated to the point that he was unable to talk or learn and also unsteady on his feet. When it became apparent that Kurt would need residential assistance, Ray and Judie founded the Chariton Valley Association (CVA) in 1982 to provide needed services in Kirksville for persons with developmental disabilities. The first CVA program was a preschool program for children with disabilities, and the second CVA program was a residential center in a state building. Kurt moved into the CVA center when he was 11 years old, and CVA then built a new residential center on LaHarpe Street, and Kurt and 15 other children moved into the new facility in 1989. CVA then started a group home facility on Grim Drive in 1992, and Kurt moved there with three other children. He has now lived there for almost 20 years and has received exceptional care.

Due to his work with CVA, Ray was accorded the 1988 Parent/Caretaker Award by the Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, and he served as one of the initial trustees for the Missouri Family Trust, which was created by the Missouri legislature in 1989. He also was active in the Boy Scouts as an adult leader and was awarded the Silver Beaver award by the Great Rivers Council. He also was accorded the Thomas D. Cochran Commu-

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nity Award by the Young Lawyers Section of The Missouri Bar in 1983, and he was named as a Man of Distinction by the Theta Xi National Fraternity in 2018. This past year, The University of Missouri Alumni Association presented Ray with the prestigious Faculty and Alumni Award for Distinguished Service.

Following his retirement from the University, Ray operated a part-time law office, and during that time he was asked by Judge Bruce Normile to serve as the chair for a Board of Jail Visitors to evaluate the local Adair County Jail.

The committee found many problems in the jail such that it recommended the construction of a new jail, and the voters approved a new tax levy to pay for it. However, the Adair County Commission made some mistakes in its plans for the new jail, and Ray then became a candidate for the Adair County Commission to address the problems. He was elected as an Associate Commissioner in 2000, and then served on the commission for four years while the new jail was successfully constructed.

He became good friends with the other two commissioners, Gary Jones and Sid Osborn, and they cooperated to update the Prosecuting Attorney from a part-time to a fulltime status and to assist in supporting a new Senate Bill 40 tax to provide additional services for local citizens with developmental disabilities.

It was his only time to run for public office, but it was a good experience for him – and for Adair County.

One of the things that Ray always enjoyed were reunions with his friends, and he first became involved in school reunions, when his UHS Class of 1955 held its 25th reunion in 1980.

Ray served as the committee chairman, and the reunion attracted a large number of classmates and former faculty members, which was held in the empty building that had housed the high school when Ray was in school. He then served as the committee chair for the quinquennial reunions for his class in 1985, 1990, and 1995, and he kept adding oth-

er alumni friends who had been in UHS at the same time. Then in 2000, he served as the reunion chair for all the UHS alumni in the 1940s and 1950s, and it attracted a crowd of more than 400 people, many of whom had not been back to Unionville for decades.

It was a special event, and one of Ray’s proudest achievements. Then after a brief respite, Ray and other alumni organized an all-school reunion event on Labor Day weekend in 2003, and those UHS/PCHS reunions have continued on an annual basis. As a result, Ray was selected as the first graduate to be inducted into the school’s Academic Hall of Fame in 2010.

Ray was always active in Rotary clubs, due to his year abroad as a Rotary scholar in 1961, and after serving as president of the Macon Rotary Club in 1970- 71, he served as the governor of Rotary District 605, which included all of northeast Missouri and the St. Louis area, in 1975-76. He then served on the Rotary International (RI) Board of Directors in 1985-87, as the moderator for the International Assembly in 1989, and as a Trustee for The Rotary Foundation in 2002-06. Then as the Vice Chairman for the 2005 RI Convention in Chicago and as the Chairman for the 2008 RI Convention. In August of 2008, he was selected as the RI President for 2010-11, and he and Judie then moved to Evanston, IL for the two years that he served as the President Elect and then as the President.

Rotary has 35,000 clubs around the world with 1.2 million members in about 200 countries, and as a result, Judie and Ray traveled extensively to about 75 countries throughout their Rotary travels.

During his presidency, Ray instituted several improvements in the Rotary organization, and he was aided by a progressive board of directors with Tom Thorfinnson as Vice President, Ravi Ravindran as Treasurer, and John Blount as Chair of the Executive Committee. He and Judie also received constant support from their presidential aides, Duane and

Pat Sterling, of Warrensburg, Missouri.

The Kirksville Rotary clubs were very supportive of Ray and Judie’s service to Rotary, and the amphitheater in Rotary Park is named the Ray Klinginsmith Amphitheater. Large delegations of Rotarians and their spouses from Northeast Missouri attended both the 2010 Rotary Convention in Montreal and the 2011 Convention in New Orleans to show their support and encouragement. Ray’s chief claim to fame was the ability to formulate good ideas for progress and then to recruit friends and colleagues to help him make the needed improvements. All of which was aided by his sense of humor, his use of Cowboy Logic, and his wish to make things Bigger, Better, and Bolder!

Ray is survived by his son, Kurt, of Kirksville; by his daughter and her husband, Leigh and Bob Perkins, of Liberty, Missouri; and his three grandchildren, Morgan (Perkins) Dawson, Grant Perkins, and Sydney Perkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judie; his parents, Ted and Alta (Williamson) Klinginsmith; his brother, Teddy Klinginsmith; his two sisters, Sara Stockton and Carol Mills; his parents-in-law, Bob and Ruth (Heerdt) Wilkinson; and by all his uncles and aunts.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 10th at Dukum Inn in Kirksville, MO from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Please wear apparel that represents your connection to Ray (Putnam County, Truman State, Mizzou, Rotary, CVA, Kansas City Chiefs, etc.).

Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, Missouri, 63565, is honored to have been entrusted with the care of Ray’s arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to: Truman State University Foundation 100 E Normal Ave. Kirksville, MO 63501 *Please note the Ray & Judie Klinginsmith Nursing Scholarship Fund Alternatively, you can donate online at tinyurl. com/KlinginsmithNursingScholarship

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Lady Midgets Defeat Lady Midgets Edged Out by Midgets Defeat North Lady Wildcats North Missouri MO Knights, 57- 52 After snowstorms im- bounds (four offensive, Knights, 57-41 pacted the annual Milan one defensive) and added

After snowstorms impacted the annual Milan Tournament, teams were moved on the bracket for the first-round results according to seeding. The Lady Midgets faced off with the North Missouri Knights in second round action on January 12.

PC jumped to a 17 to 10 lead in the first quarter, before going on to win, 57-41.

Allise Perkins led the Midget scoring with 17 points, including four made treys, and provided an assist. Perkins pulled down nine defensive rebounds and added a pair of deflections and a steal.

Karley Seaton put 16 points on the board and contributed five assists.

Seaton pulled down four rebounds (two each offensive and defensive) and added a pair of deflections and led in steals with two.

Sammie Blanchard scored eight points and led the team in assists with six. Blanchard led in deflections with three and added a pair of rebounds (one each offensive and defensive) and

a steal.

Loralei Fisher scored seven points.

Fisher accounted for nine rebounds (four offensive, five defensive) and added a blocked shot and a steal.

Emma Whitlock scored four points and provided an assist.

Whitlock pulled down six rebounds (two offensive, four defensive) and posted a blocked shot, a deflection and a steal.

Reagan Smith connected for a trey and added an assist. Smith posted a pair of deflections and a defensive rebound.

Madison McMillen scored two points to round out the Midget scoring.

Tayla Turner provided four assists.

From two-point range, the Midgets made 15 of 36 (41.7%) and the Knights 16 of 35 (45.7%). From beyond the arc, PC made eight of 20 (40 %) and their opponents on of 15 (6.7%).

At the line, PC made three of eight (37.5%) and the Knights six of 13 (46.2%)

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Carter Simmons scored four points. Simmons pulled down four rebounds (two each offensive and defensive) and added a pair of deflections and a steal.

Riley Ayers put four points on the board.

Ayers pulled down four rebounds (two each offensive and defensive) and added a pair of deflections and a steal.

Avery Campbell-Johnson grabbed three rebounds (two offensive, one defensive) and added a deflection and a steal.

Randall Ayers provided a pair of assists. On defense he deflected the ball three times, added a steal and four rebounds (two each offensive and defensive.

From two-point range, PC made 21 of 52 (40.4%) and the Knights 12 of 28 (42.9%). From three-point range, the Midgets made one of 15 (6.7%) and the Knights sank eight of 26 (30.8%).

At the line, PC sank 12 of 22 (54.5%) and the Knights four of 11 (36.4%).

The Midgets out rebounded the Knights on both ends of the court.

PC pulled down 26 offensive rebounds to the Knights nine and 26 defensive rebounds to the Knights 16.

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The Midgets faced off with the North Missouri Knights in second round action on January 11.

Putnam County jumped to an early 20-7 lead in the first quarter. The Knights battled back in the second quarter to cut the Midget lead to 2823, the final two quarters were tight, but the Midgets went on to win 57-52.

Trace Riediger led the Midget scoring with 17 points and provided three assists. Riediger earned the double, double and led in rebounds with 15 (six offensive, nine defensive). He also led in blocked shots with five and added three deflections and a pair of steals.

Owen Ream put 12 Madison McMillen shoots from beyond the points on the board and arc to score the first points against the Lady led the team in assists with five. Ream also led Wildcats. in deflections with seven On Friday, January 5, Emma Whitlock and and added three steals the Lady Midgets host- Karley Seaton led the and a pair of rebounds, ed the Lady Wildcats of Midget scoring drive, one each offensive and Milan. The scoring was both posting double digit defensive.

Kooper Hornaday tight in the game, stand- totals. ing at 23-21 at the half Loralei Fisher and Al- scored 11 points. Horand 36-31 at the end of lise Perkins led in block- naday pulled down 14 the third quarter. As the ing shots with three and rebounds (two each offensive and defensive), minutes ticked down in two respectively. the fourth quarter, Milan On offense, Perkins deflected the ball twice and added a steal and a gained a slight lead that led in assists with three. was expanded when PC The final quarter data blocked shot.

Mason Morris scored started fouling for pos- was unavailable for this nine points and providsession. The Wildcats match, so stats are ined an assist.

Morris were then able to pull out complete. accounted for five rea 47 to 41 win.

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MDC Reports Final Deer Harvest at Record 326,026 Harvest total is a new record, surpassing one set in 2006.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s 20232024 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary record-setting total deer harvest for the season of 326,026. This year’s new harvest record surpasses the one set in 2006 of 325,457.

Of the deer harvested, 147,705 were antlered bucks, 29,060 were button bucks, and 149,261 were does. Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were Franklin with 7,395, Howell with 6,346, and Texas with 6,181.

Hunters harvested 299,719 deer during the 2022-2023 deer hunting season with 140,735 being antlered bucks,

27,028 being button bucks, and 131,956 being does.

Deer hunting ended with the close of the archery season. Preliminary data from MDC showed that hunters checked 55,396 deer during the 2023-2024 archery deer season. Top counties for the archery deer season were Jefferson with 1,440, Franklin with 1,194, and St. Louis with 1,022. Hunters checked 56,683 deer during the 2022-2023 archery deer season.

According to MDC, increasing deer numbers and regulation changes that added a new early antlerless firearms portion, a new chronic wasting disease (CWD) firearms portion, and an increase in the number of firearms antlerless deer hunting permits in most counties led to addition-

al hunting opportunities and contributed to a record harvest.

“With deer numbers increasing in most counties, additional antlerless deer harvest is needed to slow population growth and help maintain deer numbers at desired levels,” said MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle. “It was great to see hunters take advantage of the additional hunting opportunities.”

According to MDC, this year was the first since 2013 that more does were harvested than antlered bucks.

“Prior to the severe hemorrhagic disease outbreak in 2012 that reduced deer numbers and resulted in regulation changes to reduce antlerless harvest, doe harvest exceeded antlered buck harvest each year for about a decade,” said Isabelle. “Now that the deer population has rebounded and regula-

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tions have been liberalized, it’s nice to see the much-needed increase in antlerless harvest given our desire to slow the growth of the increasing deer population to maintain deer numbers at socially acceptable levels.”

According to MDC, this year’s antlered buck harvest is also the highest on record. Isabelle attributed this increase primarily to the new CWD portion of firearms deer season that was open in CWD Management Zone counties.

“Hunters play a major role in helping to manage CWD and increasing the harvest of both bucks and antlerless deer in the CWD Management Zone will help reduce the spread of the disease,” said Isabelle.

Isabelle noted that increasing deer numbers, changes in hunter preferences, and removal of the antler-point restriction (APR) in counties that enter the CWD Management Zone have also contributed to an increasing antlered buck harvest trend over the past decade.

For deer harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/ harvest_table/.

For deer harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/ deer-harvest-summaries.

MDC reported one non-fatal, archery-related deer hunting incident and no firearms-related hunting incidents during the deer season.

Graves Urges Supreme Court to Reject Colorado’s Attempt to Kick President Trump Off Ballot

WASHINGTON, DC – On January 18, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) joined House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in filing a Supreme Court amicus brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. In addition to Graves, Leader Scalise and Sen. Cruz, the brief was signed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), 134 other House Republicans, and 41 other Senate Republicans.

“The Colorado decision to throw Donald Trump off the ballot is based on politics, not the law,” said Graves, “It’s nothing more than a power grab by the Colorado Supreme Court. You can’t throw someone off the ballot just because you don’t like them. This decision in Colorado sets a dangerous precedent and the United States Supreme Court needs to overturn this ruling swiftly. American citizens should choose our next President, not unelected judges.”

In Trump v. Anderson, the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether former President Donald

Trump should remain on the ballot in the State of Colorado, after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that he should be removed, even though he is the current frontrunner to be the Republican Party’s Presidential candidate. Leader Scalise, Sen. Cruz, and their colleagues argue in their brief that “the Colorado Supreme Court’s opinion tramples the prerogatives of members of Congress.”

They argue that the court “raced past numerous textual and structural limitations … which are primarily designed to ensure that Congress controls the enforcement and removal” of a president from office, and that the court “adopted a malleable and expansive view of ‘engage in insurrection,’ which will easily lead to widespread abuse” against the political opponents of those in power in the U.S. The legislators urge the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision.

The full amicus brief is available at supremecourt.gov.

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County Court Minutes

Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern Dist.

Gerald Owings, Western Dist.

November 27th, 2023 0FFCIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES Now on this 27th day of November, 2023, it being the 4th day of the October term of the Putnam County Commission, said Commission met at the office of the County Commission, where and when were present Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner, Shane Bradshaw, Eastern district Commissioner, and Christy Brooks, County Clerk.

Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner, was absent for the closed portion of the meeting.

At 9:32 a.m., Shane made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Missouri Statutes RSMO 610.021 Subsection (1). Robert seconded the motion. All in favor. By roll call vote.

Robert Munden-aye, Shane Bradshaw-aye.

Motion carried.

At 10:00 a.m. Shane Bradshaw made a motion to go out of closed session. Robert seconded the motion. All in favor.

By roll call vote. Shane Bradshaw-aye. Robert Munden-aye.

Motion carried.

After discussion with the county attorney, Shane called a couple of land owners located on 192nd St to discuss closing or abandoning a portion of the road. Mr. Isabell stated if he has an easement suited to him, then he’s fine with closing the road. Shane called Mr. Miller and told him that the county was granting a 30-day extension on the removal of the obstruction and

discussed the procedure for abandoning the road.

Commission discussed a public comment policy for meetings. Issue was tabled until the December 11th meeting.

Shane discussed an obstruction located. On Indus Trail. The land owner has a gate up but does not want to close the road and refuses to take the gate down. The Commission discussed removing the obstruction. Shane asked Christy to mail a 2nd request to remove the gate to the land owner.

Commission discussed meeting dates for December. They will meet on December 11th and December 18th. The 18th will replace the regular meeting date of December 25th due to the holiday.

Brandon Lindsay, R&B Supervisor discussed truck repair, tools needed, and gravel.

Christy discussed budget amendments.

There were no significant increases in revenue to justify an amendment and the expenditures do not need amended.

Commission reviewed cart rock haul sheets to add extensions for 2024. [signed] Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner Christy Brooks, County Clerk Date: 1-8-24 *** December 18th, 2023

0FFCIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES Now on this 18th day of December, 2023, it being the 6th day of the October term of the Putnam County Commission, said Commission met at the office of the County Commission, where and when were present Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner, Shane Bradshaw, Eastern district Commissioner, and Christy Brooks, County Clerk. Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner, was absent.

Sandra Buckler from the Soil and Water District met with Commissioners to request $3000 from the budget for 2024. This amount has not changed from previous years and she asked if the county would continue the funds. Sandra stated this helps pay for insurance. She also discussed temporarily providing support for the soil and manure testing until the extension office is able to resume testing. Sandra stated she is not requesting any funds from the budget for that.

Commissioners plan on including the $3000 in the 2024 budget as in previous years.

Christy talked with Commission about purchasing a micro-film reader. Recorder, Dottsie Wood, is working on a grant for funds to purchase one. Christy state3d that she had talked with Dottsie regarding the offices splitting the cost if the grant does not come through. The total purchase would be in the $7700 range. Commission stated they are fine with the split costs if that’s what is needed.

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the lake to 35 mph from 25 mph. Commission would like to discuss more with representatives from the road district.

Christy will contact them to make arrangements for a discussion.

Commission discussed the obstruction on 192nd Street and asked to add to the agenda for January 22nd. Shane asked the obstruction on Indus Trail to be put on the agenda for January 8th.

Commission discussed possible bridge replacements for 2024.

Russ from Timberlake Engineering, Ken Shook from K.A. Shook Designs, and JR Hatfield from Meyer electric met with Commission to do a final walk through of the electrical project. JR stated that all that is left is the panel for the elevator. The wrong part was sent.

Gary Whitney and Jason Hill met with Commission to discuss Pine Trail. There have been ongoing issues with drivers getting stuck on the road due to GPS taking them down the portion of the road that is not maintained. Gary stated they would like to change the name of Pine Trail South to Pin Oak Lane and he presented a statute regarding changing the names of roads.

Christy will contact Ivan to discuss.

Christy informed the Commission that the Circuit Clerk’s office has received orders to be closed Thursday from 8:00 to noon for the services of Honorable Judge Krohn. They have also received notice that all Circuit Court offices will be closed on Friday, December 22nd.

Usually, the courthouse offices follow the circuit court in regards to closings. Commision stated they will leave the decision up to office holders whether or not they want to close but would like offices open until noon if possible. If offices want to close for the entire day, then employees will have to use time for half of a day.

Sara Traub and Mike Krauch from the MU Extension office met with Commission to discuss budget. Mike stated that the main focus is getting the YPA position stabilized throughout the counties. Commission asked how much of the local money was being used to fund the extension office. Mike stated that the local extension council is funding 100% of the office operations and 50% of a full-time position. Robert asked about the amount of funds requested for the 2024 budget and Mike stated he can get us numbers when he meets with them on January 3rd. Shane asked about office hours for the YPA and secretary. Mike stated that this office should have a person in for 24 to 25 hours per week.

Commission feels the office hours need to be posted for public knowledge.

Rita Martz and Stacy Coplen from the Juvenile Office met to discuss the budget. Rita stated that there may be some line items that are over budget but, overall, the budget will still be good. Rita stated there are no changes going into 2024 and she is still receiving grant monies for her office. [signed] Robert Munden,

Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner Christy Brooks, County Clerk Date: 1-8-24 *** January 2, 2024 0FFCIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES Now on this 2nd day of January, 2024, it being the 1st day of the January term of the Putnam County Commission, said Commission met at the office of the County Commission, where and when were present Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner, Shane Bradshaw, Eastern district Commissioner, Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner, and Christy Brooks, County Clerk.

Commission met to review department budgets for 2024. MU Extension, Assessor, Sheriff, and R&B Supervisor were scheduled to meet with Commission on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024.

Commission reviewed budget requests.

Starting wages were discussed along with bridge prices.

Courthouse supplies were discussed concerning the sewer project. The majority of the project costs will be expensed from ARPA Funds.

Commission discussed the transfers out of General Revenue to Road and Bridge. It was decided to pull $50,000 out of GR and transfer in to Road and Bridge.

The possibility of opening a CD account for

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Road and Bridge was discussed.

Commission discussed purchasing a county vehicle and have the Assessor take over payments for the current vehicle.

Commission will discuss with Assessor. [signed] Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner Christy Brooks, County Clerk Date: 1-8-24 *** January 3rd, 2024 0FFCIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES Now on this 3rd day of January, 2024, it being the 2nd day of the January term of the Putnam County Commission, said Commission met at the office of the County Commission, where and when were present Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner, Shane Bradshaw, Eastern district Commissioner, Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner, and Christy Brooks, County Clerk.

Commission met to review department budgets for 2024.

Lisa Doster, Ashlyn Buford, and Mike Krauch from MU Extension met to discuss the budgeted allotment for 2024 from the county.

Mike stated they will be posting for the position of a temporary YPA Secretary. Mike asked the county to continue with the previous contribution of $34,000. Commissioners expressed deep concerns regarding the office hours. Mike stat-

ed that they are planning for the YPS to be in the office for 25 hours per week. He stated that the total budget is lower than in recent years due to the nature of employment and change of employees. Shane stated that since the county provides an office and MU is requesting the same amount as last year, even with the changes of employees, that the feels the office needs to be open for full time hours.

Commission decided on the amount of $27,000.

Mike stated MU has limited resources but is asking for 1 year to get things going in Putnam County. After discussion, the Commission decided that if the office is open full time, they will up the amount to the $34,000. If MU puts in an Ag position, they will increase to at least $40,000.

Chrissy Gillis, Assessor, met to discuss her budget. She presented the 2024 Maintenance Plan Agreement. Within the agreement, a spreadsheet was shown to represent how many employees she should have within her office per the state, which is 4. Discussion regarding wages for new and current employees was discussed. She feels her office should hire at a higher wage due to the skill set that is required. If she hires at the regular rate, then she would need to increase her deputy’s salary.

Commission disagreed and feels the maximum wage for all deputy’s and secretaries should be across the board within the courthouse offices, except Law Enforcement

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Ariel Photography was discussed and it has been paid for. Commission asked why the plat book expense line item has increased. Chrissy stated she is going with another company to print the plat books.

The books will be higher quality than the previous books. She will be selling ads and bringing in revenue to help offset.

Commission asked about the requested expense of Computer Programs.

Chrissy stated that the PP data software has changed due to changes within the current company she uses. Commission informed Chrissy they will be purchasing a county vehicle. Chrissy stated she will take over the payments and reimburse the county, out of her budget, any previous payments.

Jason Knight, Sheriff, discussed budget requests. Commission increased the requested revenues for Sales Tax and Sale of County Vehicle. Gerald asked about incarceration fees.

Jason state he should be receiving monies due to the paperwork being caught up. Gerald asked about cameras in the jail cells. Jason stated there are cameras in the cells but not everywhere they should be due to not having the money at the time to purchase all the cameras that were needed.

Gerald stated he feels General Revenue can pay for any additional cameras needed.

Wages were discussed.

Commission asked Jason what the surrounding counties are paying deputies. Jason stated anywhere from $33,000 and up. Gerald discussed hours worked versus wages. Robert asked what was more beneficial, a chief deputy or a secretary and Jason

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stated the chief deputy because they can still take calls or help other deputies. Jason is concerned about the starting wages for deputies and would like an additional increase other than the COLA. Shane state he is willing to get the deputy wages to where they need to be.

Fuel was discussed and Robert stated he will look in to contracting the fuel again.

Branden Lindsay and Johnnie Mann from Road and Bridge met to discuss budget requests. Purchases of a skid loader and a quote to insulate the shop were discussed. Commission increased Branden’s wage to the previously agreed upon wage of $26 an hour when becoming the Supervisor. Johnnie received the COLA and will receive a $2 increase when he obtains a CDL. Commission discussed bridge projects. Shannon Howe sent information of what the county should budget for revenue and expenditures for the BRO projects.

Commission feels this warrants further discussion when they can talk with Shannon. The Road and Bridge budget will be discussed on Monday, January 8th, when Shannon is here, before finalizing the budget for review.

Commission did agree to raise the maximum hiring wage of a secretary to $15 per hour and a deputy will be $29,425.

Christy will update the policy book to reflect the change. [signed] Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner Christy Brooks, County Clerk Date: 1-8-24

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Taxpayer Bill of Rights Protects All Taxpayers Year-round

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is the 10 rights all taxpayers have any time they interact with the IRS. These rights cover a wide range of topics and issues, and they explain what taxpayers can expect if they need to work with the IRS on a tax matter. This includes when a taxpayer files a return, pays taxes, responds to a letter or notice, goes through an audit or appeals an IRS decision.

Taxpayer Bill of Rights Taxpayers have a right to: Be Informed – The right to know what to do to comply with the tax laws.

Quality Service – The right to receive prompt, courteous and professional assistance when working with the IRS. Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax – The right to pay only the amount of tax legally due, including interest and penalties, and to have the IRS apply all tax payments properly.

Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard – The right to raise objections and provide additional documentation in response to formal IRS actions or proposed actions.

Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent

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Forum – The right to a fair and impartial administrative appeal of most IRS decisions.

Finality – The right to know when the IRS has finished an audit.

Privacy – The right to expect that any IRS inquiry, examination or enforcement action will comply with the law and be no more intrusive than necessary.

Confidentiality – The right to expect that any information taxpayers provide to the IRS will not be disclosed unless authorized by the taxpayer or by law.

Retain Representation – The right to retain an authorized representative of the taxpayer’s choice to represent them when working with the IRS. Taxpayers have the right to seek assistance from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic if they cannot afford representation.

A Fair and Just Tax System – The right to expect the tax system to consider facts and circumstances that might affect their underlying liabilities, ability to pay or ability to provide information timely.

More information: Tax Payer Advocate Service -- https://www. taxpayeradvocate.irs. gov

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reduced from four to two birds. These proposed changes will be open for public comment from Feb. 2 through March 2.

No preregistration is required. Save the link and join the webcast live on Feb. 7 at noon at https://mdc.webex.com/ mdc/j.php?MTID=m85090423505f6cd-

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Public notices… Your right to know… and be informed of the function of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed; this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public record and public meetings.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: JAY LEE ROSS, Deceased Case No: 23AJPR00024 NOTICE OF HEARING TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP (SEC. 473.663 RSMO.) TO: Any and all persons, known and unknown, interested or claiming an interest in the property hereinbelow described, as an heir, or through an heir, of the above-named decedent.

You are hereby notified that you are entitled to appear and be heard at a hearing to be held February 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Probate Division at the Putnam County Courthouse, Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri, on the petition to determine the heirs of the above-named decedent, who died January 27, 2012, and their respective interests as heirs in the following described real property located and situated in

the County of Putnam, to-wit: All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) (otherwise described as the West Half of Lot 2 of the Northwest Quarter) of Section Five (5), Township Sixty-six (66) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian which lies East of the Public Road, containing eleven and one-half (11 ½) acres, more or less.

Petitioner’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number are: Tara L. Walker, 605 E. 9th Street, P.O. Box 457, Trenton, MO 64683, Phone No.: 660-3395050.

Dated: December 21, 2023 LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk of Court /s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Deputy Clerk Date of First Publication January 3, 2024 Publishing Dates: 1/3,1/10, 1/17, 1/24 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVI-

SION IN THE ESTATE OF: MARJORY JO (MATTHEWS) GREGORY, Deceased Case No: 23AJPR00022 NOTICE OF HEARING TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP (SEC. 473.663 RSMO.) TO: Any and all persons, known and unknown, interested or claiming an interest in the property hereinbelow described, as an heir, or through an heir, of the above-named decedent.

You are hereby notified that you are entitled to appear and be heard at a hearing to be held February 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Probate Division at the Putnam County Courthouse, Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri, on the petition to determine the heirs of the above-named

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decedent, who died December 03, 2022, and their respective interests as heirs in the following described real property located and situated in the County of Putnam, to-wit: Royal Alliance n/k/a Osaic - IRA Dated: December 21, 2023 /s/ _BJ Richardson, Mo Bar #53863 3010 E. Battlefield, Suite A Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 234-1874 (417) 771-5565 FAX bj@taxesquire.com ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk of Court

/s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Deputy Clerk Date of First Publication January 3, 2024 Publishing Dates: 1/3,1/10, 1/17, 1/24

NCMC Fall 2023 Honors Lists North Central Missouri College has named students with outstanding academic achievements to the Academic Honors Lists for the 2023 fall semester.

Area students named to the President’s List have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA), and students on the Dean’s List have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a grade point average of at least 3.50.

President’s List: Unionville – Stacia McGaughey Princeton – Cooper Boxley, Emma Campbell, Kyla Coffman, Brett Cruickshank, Clayton Evans, Kylie Gannon, Landon Krone, Lauren Krone, Hanna Meighen,

Haley Oesch, Kaci Persell, Faith Siemer, Kelby Thomas, Emma Walkup Mercer – Ashlynn Brown, Kylie Cowles, Shelby Henly, Summer Martin Harris – Jay Allen, Daniell Bears, Grant Oaks Newtown – Johannes Oaks, Landry Oaks, Brett Otto Green City – Katelyn Conner, Madison Lunsford Dean’s List: Princeton – Addilyn Henke, Bailey Houk, Levi Willett Mercer – Tori Meinecke, Riley Stark Newtown – Andrea Pendergraft Harris – Carly Smith Green City – Gracie Foster, Meranda Lewis

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Hours will vary depending on weather and events. Applicants should be courteous and personable,also detail oriented and reliable. Duties include mowing,weed eating and general grounds clean up.

Please mail or apply in person at 10223 Wildflower Dr, Unionville MO 63565.

Applications will be taken until April 1, 2024.

Joe’s Bits and Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.) EXTENSION KRISPY KREME TIME Even though I am retired I still think a lot of the Putnam County Extension office which I was in for 43 years. It is that time of year again for the annual Krispy Kreme fundraiser so I will discuss the details.

If you are interested in ordering, you have now until February 4th and they will be delivered on February 13th.

The regular glazed donuts are $15 per dozen with specialty donuts (crème filled, chocolate iced, lemon filled and raspberry filled) costing $17 per dozen. You can also get their signature coffees at $10 apiece.

This is a fundraiser with proceeds above costs going to Putnam County 4-H and the Extension office. Do not forget to order and the February 4th deadline!

1099 FORMS DEADLINE I have discussed information returns for years now but will give you one last reminder. If you pay someone that is not your employee over $600 in a tax year, you must send them and the IRS a 1099 form by or before January 31. There are many that fit this category including 1099NEC and 1099MISC, W-2’s and W-3’s and other noncommon forms like 1099INT. Starting in

2024, the IRS has said if you have 10 or more of these forms to complete, you must set up an online account and do them online. If you have any specific questions relate to these, please feel free to contact my cell phone at (660) 626-6923 and I can try and help.

Remember the difference between an employee (W-2) and an independent contractor (1099) is generally an independent contractor is the contractor is paid on a per job basis and has their own tools and work on a non-time basis. Examples are planting, combining, haying and many others. If you pay an employee over $250, you must provide them a W-2.

REMINDERS Your county extension office should have tree order forms from the Missouri Department of Conservation now as well as the Putnam County SWCD office.

They are “first come, first served” so do not delay to get them if you are interested.

The Krispy Kreme and office hours are now posted on the Putnam County Extension Facebook page at (20+) Facebook.

THOUGHT: “We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are”!

Truman State Univ. Fall Honors List Released To qualify for the Vice President of Academic Affairs’ List an undergraduate student must attain a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 and must complete at least 12 credit hours.

Area students achieving this recognition were as follows: Pollock -- Grace Schnelle Unionville – Mackenzie Homann, Vince Jones

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Fiber Internet Increases Home Values MDC Encourages Homeowners to Check Submitted by Jennifer Chrisman, NEMR Marketing and Sales Manager In a dynamic shift, fiber internet is emerging as a key player in boosting home values, with NEMR at the forefront in rural Northeast Missouri.

Did you know? Connecting your home to a fiber internet network could increase your home value by up to 4.9%!

Move over kitchens and bathrooms–fiber has moved up on the musthave list for homebuyers. Now more than ever before, people want to work, learn, and access telehealth applications from home. Modern lifestyles require modern internet powered by a fiber network.

In fact, a 2023 study (FBA/RVA Consumer Survey) showed that fiber-delivered internet access could increase a home’s value by almost 5%. On average, U.S. consumers would require a 4.9% decrease in price for a non-fiber home, a 3.2% decrease for a non-fiber condo, and a 12.8% decrease for a non-fiber apartment.

What’s the Data Saying?

The Fiber Broadband Association’s (FBA) 2023 consumer survey study highlights that fiber is no longer just a bonus– it’s a necessity. U.S. consumers rated high-quality broadband as the second most important amenity in a home, just after a laundry room.

Nearly two-thirds of all consumers consider fiber to be the best internet service delivery method in terms of speed and reliability.Beyond that, there is an increasing body of research linking investment in broadband networks with accelerated economic perfor-

mance.

Communities with fast and reliable fiber networks often exhibit higher rates of per capita GDP. Fast and Reliable Internet for Remote Workers Not only is the internet a prime source of communication and entertainment, but it’s also essential for the American white-collar workforce. With over 40% of Americans working remotely full-time or parttime as of June 2023, fast, secure, and reliable internet has become an invaluable asset. Remote workers favor fiber internet because cable internet can be significantly slower and far less reliable than fiber. Cable internet speeds typically range from 10-250 Mbps for downloads and 5-50 Mbps for uploads. Fiber internet, however, can provide 250-1,000 Mbps for both downloads and uploads—a critical benefit for those looking to use video conferencing tools at home.

The Future of Fiber Even those who don’t work from home are more likely to want highspeed internet for telehealth applications than they were a few years ago. Five times more patients utilize telehealth services now than before the COVID-19 pandemic, and that number is expected to increase.

Thankfully, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) $42 billion Broadband

Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is working to catch up to consumers’ needs.

According to the FBA, the amount of fiber deployed over the next five years will nearly match the total amount of fiber that has been deployed throughout history.

The Bottom Line Ultimately, better broadband equals increased property values, more opportunities for remote work, and enhanced access to digital services like telehealth and streaming. And, of course, better opportunities yield innovation.

Increased access to fiber promotes job creation, upward mobility, entrepreneurship, expanding local businesses, and attracting new ones. Fiber brings massive benefits to communities, so it’s no wonder fiber increases individual home values too! To see if fiber internet is available at your current (or next!) home, search any address at FiberHomes.com.

About NEMR NEMR is the local Fiber-To-The-Premise internet provider dedicated to enhancing the connectivity experience for both businesses and individuals in rural Northeast Missouri. NEMR is committed to ensuring a positive customer experience through sameday technical service, local customer support, and actively giving back to the communities we serve.

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Their Trees for Storm Damage

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – As heavy snowfall has impacted the region recently, trees around northeastern Missouri may be damaged under the weight of the snow or the strength of the wind.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds homeowners to check their trees for any damage from the recent winter weather.

Storm damage to trees can lead to structural issues with the tree which may pose a threat to your property.

Maintaining your trees regularly each winter helps to ensure that any changes to the

integrity of a tree are noticed quickly, and it is important to check on the stability of your trees post-storm.

Foresters with MDC suggest walking your property and searching for damaged trees or branches post-storm. Be sure to check for live power lines before approaching any damaged or downed trees; If there are power lines running through the damaged tree, do not approach the area. Instead, call experts to safely remove the debris.

For trees that are not entirely downed, check how extensive the dam-

age is – if over 50% of the crown of the tree and the root systems are still intact, then the tree is worth saving. Remove any compromised limbs, and do not severely prune the tree as this may weaken the tree.

If you have questions about the integrity of a tree, contact a certified professional arborist.

You can also contact your local MDC forester with any questions regarding managing trees on your property. Find a list of local MDC contacts at http://short.mdc. mo.gov/4ok.