Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

IS SPRING HERE?

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All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444. RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021., RSMo.

Date of the decedent’s death: October 6, 2022

First date of Publication: February 15, 2023

/s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk

Dates of publication 2/15,2/22,3/1,3/8 transportation is an important step in supplying food to the world and it is imperative that the process is as safe and efficient as possible. Transportation causes stress and discomfort in animals. Strict animal welfare protocols and guidelines are in place to mitigate transportation stress as much as possible. But when individuals or groups interfere with livestock transportation, they cause stress and harm to the livestock and transporters, and interrupt the food supply.

As the eighth week of the legislative session comes to an end, the Missouri Senate is adjourned until Monday, Feb. 27. Looking back, the Senate was able to send 14 bills to the Missouri House of Representatives for consideration, and House Bill 14, the state’s supplemental budget, was truly agreed to and finally passed. Included in this legislation is over $600,000 to deal with Black Vulture mitigation, a cost of living adjustment for non-elected state employees and a $2 an hour increase to state employees who work for the Office of Administration, Department of Public Safety, Corrections, Mental Health, Social Services and the Judiciary who work evening and overnight shifts. House Bill 14 now heads to the governor’s desk and awaits his signature.

Looking ahead, the Senate has placed bills on its calendar dealing with allowing sales tax exemptions for diapers and feminine hygiene products, increasing limits on the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit and adjusting the amount for inflation each year.

The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to have daily hearings during the week. We continue to hear Missouri department officials testify about their proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Beginning Feb. 28, we are scheduled to hear from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, Department of Social Services and the Department of Revenue.

As I write this our winter has been relatively mild with some exceptions. I have some people asking me is winter over now? I will discuss that today.

Miller Farm & Business

The tax deadline is fast approaching! Call or stop by today to get started on your individual, business or farm tax return,

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be 1615 Union Street Unionville, Mo 63565

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On Monday, Feb. 27, I plan to introduce a bill in the Missouri Senate which would define “interference with the transportation of livestock” and would add criminal penalties for those guilty of doing so. Livestock

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is 573-7511415, my email is rusty. black@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 331, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Help Wanted

The Putnam County Health Department is taking applications for a Part Time registered nurse to assist with home health coverage, on-call, and in-office, public health nursing duties. This position will be approximately 21 hours per week. Applicants must have at least an associate degree in nursing, an unencumbered license, one to two years Registered Nursing experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please submit resumes and reference sheets to the health department at 103 N. 18th St. Unionville, MO 63565 or by email to joetta. hunt@lpha.mo.gov by March 17, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Let me first say that it is way too early to believe winter is over. If you look at our frost free dates in northern Missouri the last killing frost is generally around the second or third week of April so we are a long ways from that. Remember that date can vary a little bit depending on where your farm or garden is located. If you are a gardener, there are plants that can withstand frosts and can be planted early while others cannot. Broccoli, cauliflower, beets and carrots like cooler soils and may not head if you wait till it is warmer. The planting calendar guide which I have mentioned before is very handy for date and it is located at https:// extension.missouri.edu/ publications/g6201. Other vegetables such as tomatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn etc. must wait till later. Farm crops normally need a soil temperature of 50 degrees to germinate. You can keep up on soil temperatures at the Unionville weather station at http://agebb. missouri.edu/weather/realtime/unionville.asp. If you want more weather information directed to your actual farm location, horizon point at the University of Missouri extension can help with that. There is not charge for that and it comes weekly to your email. Even though I do not feel that winter is over yet, we are getting closer to better weather. When it is warmer is a good time to take soil tests before the spring rush (no mud though). I also know all the warm weather is not good for calving or feeding so keep our cattlemen in mind.

Reminders

Don’t forget about the Missouri Century Farm program if your farm qualifies. You have until May 1 is the time to apply since you need to fill out an application and show proof of the line of ownership. You can apply at your county extension office or online at Missouri Century Farms - Programs | MU Extension. Questions may be directed to your local extension office also.

The Extension Office will have Krispy Kremes coming in on Sunday, March 5 at 4-H building since the company only delivers on weekends now. You will have the flexibility to pick up your orders on the evening of the 5th or am of the 6th. Thanks.

The “Market on the Square” annual meeting will be held on the evening of Tuesday, March 28, at 6 PM at the Putnam County Public Library. All sellers or potential sellers and all interested people are invited to attend.

THOUGHT: “Success will never lower its standard to accommodate us, we have to raise our standard to achieve it!”

For Rent: Low Rent Housing

Multi-Family

Putnam County Housing Corp. is currently accepting applications for non-smoking one bedroom units, utilities furnished, security deposit required. Newly renovated units. Rent based on income. HUD vouchers accepted. Call