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Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Submitted by Kari Guffey, RN, BSN, Putnam County Health Dept.
107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer are projected for 2025 according to the American Cancer Society. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and the fourth leading cause in women, but it is the second most common cause of cancer deaths when numbers for men and women are combined with a projected 52,900 deaths in 2025 to occur.
The good news is that there has been a steady 1% decline in the death rate, for older adults, from colorectal cancer for several decades. In people under 55, death rates have been increasing 1% since the mid2000s.
Steps you can take to decrease your risks of colorectal cancer do
exist. You may reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer by increasing physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, limit alcohol consumption, avoiding tobacco products, eating a diet low in animal fats and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and speaking with your provider on medical screening options.
Screening options such as fecal occult blood test can be performed in the privacy of your home and is a service offered by the health department at no expense to you. Kits are available for pick up at local medical provider’s offices and the health department.
Colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopy and a CT colonography are other screening tools that your provider may use to assess your risk of colorectal cancers. Be sure to speak with your provider to evaluate your risk of developing colorectal cancer and what your screening options are.
My Family Tree Workshop to be Held March 15
The Putnam County Genealogy Society is sponsoring a free workshop entitled “My Family Tree -- How to Get Started” on Saturday, March 15. Lois Brummer is leading the program, which will be held at the Putnam County Historical Society Museum on the southeast corner of the square in Unionville at 10 AM.
On Saturday, March
22, a follow-up program will review the basics before delving deeper into developing your family tree. This session will be held at the Putnam County Historical Society Museum at 10 AM. Please plan to attend these fun and informative events. If you have questions, please message or call Lois Brummer at (660) 947-3106.
USDA Invests Up To $1 Billion to Combat Avian Flu and Reduce Egg Prices
Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2025—U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This is in addition to funding already being provided to indemnify growers for depopulated flocks.
As the Secretary detailed in the Wall Street Journal, the five-pronged strategy includes an additional $500 million for biosecurity measures, $400 million in financial relief for affected farmers, and $100 million for vaccine research, action to reduce regulatory burdens, and exploring temporary import options.
“The Biden administration did little to
Garr Honored for 30 Years of Service Working at Lockridge, Inc.
MU
Extension Presents Five Part Online Series: Selling at the Farmers Market”
COLUMBIA, Mo.
– If you have always wanted to sell produce and other goods at the local farmers market but didn’t know where to begin, University of Missouri Extension can help.
address the repeated outbreaks and high egg prices that followed. By contrast, the Trump administration is taking the issue seriously,” Secretary Rollins wrote. “American farmers need relief, and American consumers need affordable food. To every family struggling to buy eggs: We hear you, we’re fighting for you, and help is on the way.”
USDA’s Five-Pronged Approach to Address Avian Flu
Invest in Gold-Standard Biosecurity Measures for all U.S. Poultry Producers
USDA will expand its highly successful Wildlife Biosecurity Assessments to producers across the nation, be-
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MU Extension field specialist Eli Isele and other extension professionals will teach a five-part online series in March on “Selling at the Farmers Market.” The class, held via Zoom, is noon-1 p.m. March 1014. Topics include mar-
keting, business planning, resources through MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and regulations for selling a variety of foods, including value-added and cottage foods. MU Extension specialists will also cover how farmers market vendors should handle sales tax.
Participants will also hear from farmers and representatives from the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
and the Missouri Small Business Development Center.
Missouri Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education helps to sponsor this program.
The Zoom sessions will be recorded and available for viewing for a limited time. For more information, contact Gwen Funk, MU Extension field specialist in horticulture, at 660-5828101 or gfunk@missouri.edu
Register at http:// muext.us/SFM2025.
Pirates Invade Beyond the Book
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Trace Your Ancestors
The PC Genealogy Society will host a free “My Family Tree — How to Get Started” on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the PC Museum at 10 AM.
The Unionville Republicans Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed on Tuesday Deadline ~ Fridays at Noon
Hospice of Northeast Missouri to Offer SixWeek Grief Support Group
Kirksville, MoHospice of Northeast Missouri is offering a six-week grief support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Topics include: understanding the grief process; personal loss history and its impact on the grief process; distinguishing between grief and mourning; dealing with insensitive people; grief’s impact on a family system; self-care and observing special occasions and the holidays. John Bambrick, Social Worker and Chaplain for Hospice of Northeast Missouri, and Carrol Davenport, Spiritual Care and Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Northeast Missouri, will facilitate the support group. The six-week support group will meet on Mondays from 5:30 to 6 :30 pm on March 24, 31 and April 7, 14, 21, & 28. The support group will be held at the Hospice of Northeast Missouri office located at 201 S. Baltimore Street in Kirksville, Missouri. There is no charge for the six-week support group, but advance registration is required. To register for the group, contact John Bambrick or Carrol Davenport at 660-627-9711.
Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a service of Hannibal Regional, is a non-profit hospice that focuses on quality of life for people and their caregivers who are ex-
On Saturday, February 22, Danny Garr was honored for 30 years working at Lockridge, Inc. The event was held at The Brick in Corydon, IA. Pictured (L to R): Caleb Housh VP, Danny Garr and Dale Housh, owner. Submitted by Courtney Power, Office Manager, Lockridge, Inc.
The Beyond the Book program hosted by the Putnam County Public Library was recently taken over by pirates. All the children became pirates for the day. They are pictured proudly holding their personally decorated wooden anchors. Photo credit: Chrissy Allen, PC Public Library Director
Connie Baldwin
Connie Denise Puffinbarger Baldwin, age 69, of Livonia, Missouri, passed away on February 21, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Connie was born in Ottumwa, Iowa. She attended Ottumwa High School (Iowa) and graduated from Indian Hills Community College (Ottumwa, Iowa).
Connie enjoyed her first career as a hairstylist while raising her young children. She used those skills throughout her life, once shaving off all the hair of a best friend when chemotherapy was causing it to fall out. They both cried.
She also supported her husband as he grew his cabinet making business. After raising her children, Connie worked in the Rockdale County School System as a teaching assistant at C.J. Hicks Elementary School and later at the Rockdale Career Academy. She loved working with students and the faculty at her schools where she made many treasured friends. Connie also worked at Putnam County R-1 Schools when she and Galen moved back to Livonia.
Connie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a treasured friend to many. She enjoyed breeding AKC registered Miniature Schnauzers and had a green thumb when it came to plants. Connie loved dancing and many different types of music. She loved going to the
beach and boating. Connie was the life of any party and always made her family and friends laugh, sometimes until they cried. She was adventurous and always ready for the next trip, especially with her many girlfriends. She made friends wherever she went. She loved to shop.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Alta Bell Puffinbarger and Donald (Barney) Puffinbarger, her brother Larry Puffinbarger, and her dearly beloved son Lon Slycord. She is survived by her husband Galen Baldwin, her daughter Heather Hulsey, and her granddaughters Emersen Hulsey and Abigail Hulsey, brother, Jack Puffinbarger. She is survived by many other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Connie is also survived by her niece, Serenna Thornton and Joanie Lundy, both lifelong friends. Connie loved her family fiercely and was immensely proud of them. She is now joyously reunited with her son, Lon. Connie was cremated and a memorial service is planned At Omaha Baptist Church in Omaha, Missouri at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Honorary pallbearers will be all the members of the (WWC) and they know who they are. Memorials are suggested to the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville. In lieu of flowers, Connie would encourage you to plan an adventure with your loved ones, have some good laughs, dance, and tell the people that you love how important they are to you.
Connie’s favorite quote was “God loves poor people, that’s why he made so many of them”
According to the National Geographic, a “baby aardvark stays in the burrow for two weeks and then begins to venture out to forage at night with its mom.” A newborn aardvark – the first at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park – is doing just that. According to the zoo, the species have “famously long, sticky tongues for eating ants and termites” – as much as 50,000 insects in a single evening. Aardvarks may not be on any “threatened species” list yet, but they are at risk due to hunters and the loss of habitats.
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John Pickering
John D. Pickering, of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away February 22, 2025 at 81 years of age. Born in Unionville, Mo in 1943, John graduated from Missouri State Teacher’s College (now Truman State University) before embarking on a career as a middle and high school biology teacher. He met his wife of 59 years, Susan Bennett, in college. They married in 1965 and they had two children, Jeff and (Mary) Jane. John was a kind, supportive and caring father for both Jeff and his spouse, Rachel (Topeka KS), and Jane (Stephens) and her spouse, Brad (O’Fallon MO).
John taught for 30 years at Ferguson Middle School and McCluer High School. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching and helping students to grow and to excel. He coached track and started the spelunking club at the high school. He proudly served for over three decades in the US Army Reserves retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Among his many roles in the Reserves, he particularly enjoyed teaching about nuclear, chemical and biological warfare at the US Army’s Command and General Staff College. He served many years as an Alderman
for the city of Foristell, Mo, where he started the city’s curbside recycling program and advised on city investments. He was proud of his public service and volunteered to work the polls on countless election days.
John was an avid conservationist and loved the outdoors. He was a lifelong gardener and was well known for his home-grown vegetables. Asparagus from his garden was a particular delight. He without doubt found peace in nature. Poker was another favorite hobby. John also loved his many pets and dogs of all types gravitated toward him, perhaps sensing his kindness.
John especially loved spending time with his family, particularly his grandsons Mark, Sam, and Will. Family trips to Bunker Hill Teacher’s Resort on the Jack’s Fork river in Missouri were a special time for him where he could hike, canoe and form priceless memories with his grandsons. He had a special bond with each of them.
He is preceded in death by his mother Vera, father Harold, and brother in law Mike Bowles. He is survived by his brother Dennis, sister in law Joyce, sister DeeAnn, his wife Susan and his children and grandchildren.
John Pickering was a kind man who treated everyone with dignity and respect. He will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.
“Sometimes you need to be alone to reflect on life. Take time out to take care of yourself. You deserve it.”
~ Robert Tew
Mary Fay Knowles
Mary Fay Knowles, 90, of Des Moines, IA (formerly of West Putnam County, MO) passed away at Addington Place of Des Moines on February 23, 2025.
Mary Knowles was born on February 27, 1934, in rural Putnam County, the daughter of Francis and Lora (Coffman) Small. On October 6th 1950, she married Neal Knowles and four children were born to this union.
After graduating from West Putnam High School, Mary became an entrepreneur and took in clothing for ironing. Later she worked at Colonial Bread Company in Des Moines and ended up retiring from the US Postal Service as a mail sorter. Mary was known for her strong work ethic all her life. After retiring, Mary and Neal sold their acreage in New Virginia and became full time snowbirds where they followed the sunshine and warmth to the western and southern states. After her husband, Neal passed in 2005 she
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moved to Truro, IA. Later she lived with her son Glen before entering an assisted living facility. Mary was known for her special saying of, “you better behave, or I’ll get the wooden spoon.” Mary will be greatly missed for her spunkiness and sense of humor.
Mary Knowles is survived by a daughter, Patty Garner and husband Mike of Truro, IA; son, Glen Knowles (Bev McKinney) of Indianola, and daughter-n-law Dorothy (Bob) Knowles; sisters, Judy Skipper and husband Dennis, Phylis Seaton and husband Gent; grandchildren are Melody (Chad) Lucht, Kelly (Darrell) Stark, Chad (DeAnna) Garner, Michele (Allen) Cook, Rodney Knowles, and Brian Knowles, many great and great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband Mary was preceded in death by 2 sons, Robert and Danny, and a grandson Jason. Funeral Services for Mary were held Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 11:30 am at Thomas Funeral Home in Unionville, MO. Memorials in Mary’s honor may be made payable to the Unionville Cemetery and entrusted to the Thomas Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.
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It was a sight that slowed down traffic: a perfectly useful SUV in a dumpster in Fort Myers, FL. Scott Greenberg got a glimpse of it and told reporters that he did “a double take”when he saw the vehicle in the dumpster along with a load of trash. It turned out that the car was in the way of construction workers on the job of building a new apartment complex and so they carefully used a forklift to remove it onto the dumpster. It was eventually moved from the dumpster and carefully relocated to a parking space.
Putnam County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2025
OPEN MEETING
Hospital Chairman Howard Luscan called the February 24, 2025, meeting of the Putnam County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees to order at 12:00 PM in the Putnam County Memorial Hospital Conference Room.
The following trustees answered roll call: Howard LuscanChairman Jeff Knight –Vice-Chairman Sandy Williams –Secretary Linda Valentine –Trustee Don Summers –Trustee
Others present: Hospital personnel CEO Gayle Pickens and HR Director Debbie Douglas GUESTS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Trustee Summers made a motion to approve the agenda. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Trustee Knight made a motion to approve the minutes.
Trustee Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER/ FINANCIAL RE-
PORTS: The cash projection was provided by the CEO. Trustee Valentine made a motion to approve the financials.
Trustee Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND MED STAFF REPORT: Department reports were reviewed.
Trustee Summers made a motion to approve the two-year reappointment of Dr. Iqbal Khan to the Medical Staff. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: QA report was reviewed by the Board. Trustee Williams had attended the QA meeting.
The Ministerial Alliance would like to provide Bibles for the patients. An IPad can also be used if the patient prefers.
CEO REPORT:
The following topics were discussed:
*Update on parking lot water leak issue and repair
*Midterm cost report has been completed
*CMS reimbursement
With no further business to discuss, at 12:35 PM, Trustee Knight made the motion to adjourn followed by a second from Trustee Valentine. Motion carried. The next regular meeting will be April 28, 2025. Sandy Williams, Secretary Howard Luscan, Chairman
The annual meeting of the Sprigg Cemetery will be held April 5th, 2025 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the home of Jolene Grindstaff located in Galt, MO Anyone with an interest in the Sprigg Cemetery is encouraged to attend.
Ensuring Seniors Get What They Earned
February 28, 2025
Dear Friend,
Social Security isn’t an entitlement—it’s something you earn. Americans work their whole lives, so Social Security will be there for them when they retire.
Yet, since 1983, firefighters, police officers, teachers, railroad workers, and their families have unfairly had their Social Security benefits cut by the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Some have even had their benefits taken away completely. That’s no way to treat some of the hardest-working Americans in the country. These aren’t handouts. This is their money, that they earned and paid dearly for with years of blood, sweat, and tears.
I’ve fought for years to right this wrong and make sure these everyday heroes get all the Social Security benefits they’ve earned by championing the Social Security Fairness Act. Finally, it passed the Senate in December last year and was signed into law in early January. After years of injustice, President Trump has made righting this wrong and fully implementing the Social Security Fairness
Hospice
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Act a top priority.
This week, the Social Security Administration began making payments retroactive to January of last year. Most people impacted by WEP and GPO should receive a retroactive payment by the end of March and fully restored benefits starting in April. That’s great news for folks all across North Missouri.
Notices will be mailed out to recipients, but in some cases, the payments could arrive sooner. These payments won’t be fully rolled out until April. If summer comes around, and you have an issue with this or any federal agency, my office is here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
After years of work, it’s great to see the more than 3.2 million seniors who have had their benefits cut under WEP and GPO finally getting what they’ve earned. Like I said at the beginning, these aren’t entitlements or handouts. Social Security—and Medicare, for that matter too—are something that Americans earn, and I will always work to protect and strengthen these promises we’ve made to the American people.
Sincerely, Sam Graves
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periencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice of Northeast is a partner agency of the United Way of Northeast Missouri serving Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby and Sullivan counties. To learn more about the services offered at Hospice of Northeast Missouri, call 660-627-9711 or visit hospiceofnortheastmissouri.org.
Newell to be Honored in Washington, DC
Unionville Farm Boy grows up to be a Meritorious Air Force Fighter Pilot honored at the Nation’s Capitol-Washington D.C., for his Career Heroics.
Donald Lee Newell is the son of the late Roy Lee and Amber Grace (Carter) Newell, brother of the late William G. Newell and sister Grace Elaine Lupton.
Don was chosen for this Honor based on his over 4000 flight hours along with his many awards as a Flyer and Flight Instructor-teaching the next generation of Fighter Pilots. His eleven Medals/Commendations include: Meritorious Service Medal, (Awarded for helping a lady get out of her wrecked vehicle that was leaking gas while he was on the way to work.) and Air Medal with twelve Oak Leaf Clusters.
After his flying career, Don transitioned to the World Renowned Training Program for Aircrews ‘Red Flag’. Red Flag continues to be recognized as the United States Air Force’s single training environment for worldwide involvement of our Allied countries’ aircrews and support personnel. This coordination with other countries’ military may be the
one chance for individuals to receive productive training in a safe environment.
After retirement, Don was a Government Contractor Senior Air-to-Air Combat Analyst for this Red Flag Program, directly preparing fighter pilots for future World Conflicts.
His feats of accomplishments have been many, however his love for the town of Unionville has never diminished; visiting relatives has remained pure pleasure. He maintains a bank account with The Farmer’s Bank of Northern Missouri to always remind himself of his hometown.
Don is a graduate of Unionville High (Putnam County R-1) and the University of Missouri. Major Area of study: Agricultural Mechanization. It is sincerely hoped that this article will inspire girls and boys of Unionville to reach high with their goals as Don did many years ago. A farmer’s son that actively participated in 4-H, FFA and school activities.
Don’s April 2025, ‘Honor Flight’ along with other accomplished Military Heroes, is sponsored by Fox News and Southwest Airlines.
Lady Midgets’ Season Ends
In round two of district basketball, the Lady Midgets faced the number one seed Milan Lady Wildcats. After a low-scoring first half, Milan 8, PC 2, the Wildcats went on to claim a 59-24 win and the right to advance to the championship game, where they lost 61-35 to twoseed Canton.
Allise Perkins and Reagan Smith led the Midget scoring with eight points each.
In addition to an assist, Perkins pulled down 10 rebounds (one offensive, nine defen-
sive) and added a pair of deflections.
Smith provided an assist and grabbed an offensive rebound. She also posted a pair of deflections.
Sammie Blanchard scored four points and added an assist. Blanchard accounted for six rebounds (two offensive, four defensive), three steals and a pair of deflections.
Loralei Fisher put two points on the board.
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TheShepherd’sCall
by Dr. H. Wade Paris
How to Love Your Enemies
In Matthew 5:43ff, Jesus tells us to love our enemies.
His moniker was Willibert. If I ever knew his given name, sadly I no longer remember it. We were members of the same church. In Sunday School, we were in the same department but not the same class. I would not say we were enemies, but we were far from friends. We seldom spoke; and when we did, it was cold and not of mutual interest. We never “had words,” not even a verbal fight. Still, each of us knew we did not like the other one. Today, seventy-odd years later, I can remember no reason why we mutually chose to be adversaries.
Our church took a group, young and old, to a Bible assembly for a week. Since we were from the same church, we were assigned a room together. The first couple of days and nights were a bit tense, but by the third day we relaxed and began to talk.
His father was pastor of a church in the country. There were no young people in that church and very few in the community. To keep their children involved in church, his parents encouraged Willibert and his younger brother to come to our church in town where there was an active youth program. He told me numerous funny stories
about the people in his older, rural church. Today, as an elderly person, many of those stories are more sad than funny.
When he learned I was born in New Orleans, he had questions about the city and its inhabitants, especially the mixture of culture. He had great interest in Mardi Gras. He was intrigued that my grandfather was Cajun. We talked a lot about girls, debating which ones were pretty and which not so much. For some reason, we had no classes together at the conference. So, we seldom discussed lessons learned or unlearned.
By the end of the week, we were able to confess we previously did not like each other. When we went home, we saw each other often at church or at school. We even double-dated a time or two. When two of his cousins---girls--were coming to town, he arranged a double-date for the four of us. When I agreed to the date, he smiled and said he had “dibs” on the pretty one.
The following summer our family moved to another state. As often happens, we lost track of each other. However, I still remember that brief, pleasant friendship. So, there you have the answer to the best way to love your enemies--make them friends.
Danny Busick, 3rd District State Representative
Capitol Office: 573-751-3647
E-mail: Danny.busick1@house. mo.gov
The 2025 Session began with many new representatives being sworn in. With new faces, the House of Representatives takes on new energy and a different personality. With these new voices I think there is a very good chance that some very good legislation can be passed. First of all, I hope we can cut our spending levels to below 50 billion dollars. We cannot sustain the level of spending that the budget has included over the past few years.
The second issue and to me the most important issue, protecting the unborn child. Yes, the majority of people in Missouri voted to allow abortion in our state via Amendment 3. But Amendment 3 did allow for some protection of human life, and I seek to make sure we do that. If you disagree with protecting the unborn that
is your free right. But I believe an unborn child is every bit as human as anyone who has already been given the chance to continue their lives beyond the birthing canal. I will protect them as much as I would protect anyone else.
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 issouri 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
Birthdays
Retirement Celebration
Planned for Gary Knight on Friday, March 7
to
Please join us as we celebrate with Gary on Friday, March 7, 2025, 12:00-3:00 PM, at the Real Estate office on the south side of the square.
Gary graduated from Reppert Auction School in December 1967 and started having auctions as KNIGHT AUCTION SERVICE in January 1968 (which was a household sale) and had his final auction for Hallie Alexander (selling both real estate and personal property) in 2013.
and Peggy
and later became independent agents doing business as Gary M. Knight Real Estate, LLC.
PCCafeMenu
Thursday, March 6
Chicken Strips/Liver, 3-Bean Salad, Roasted Red Potatoes, Fruit Salad
Friday, March 7
BUFFET & SALAD
BAR, Hot Beef, Mashed Potatoes, 4-Way Vegetables, Assorted Fruit & Desserts
Monday, March 10
Sausage and LS Gravy, Biscuit, Cubed Potatoes, Pears, Juice
Monday, March 10
Pork Cutlet, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas/Carrots, Fruit Salad
Wednesday, March 12
SALAD BAR, Turkey/Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Cup
“There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.” ~ Walt Streightiff
Janice Myers, Traci Lewis, Amy McLaughlin, Janelle Paul
Saturday, March 8
Connie Eckhoff, Cheryl Hunt, Kerri Lane, Andrea Bonnell, Hall Ryals, Kelli Anders, Andrea Leeper, Larry Pippen
Sunday, March 9
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Denese Bankus, Su-
san Montgomery, Teresa Harbert, Gayann Tipton, Doug Gadberry, Michael Jones, Mark Lunsford, Nathan Smith
Monday, March 10
Jennifer Carter, Bryan Newman, Bernita Followwill, Lora Hamilton, Jeremy Anders, Tristen Anders, Chase McCormack
Tuesday, March 11
Mark Buckallew, Ed Moss, Mark Dover, Jesse Stroud, Reta Leck, Corey Mason, Carol Anders, Chase Simmons
Wednesday, March 12
Taren Lewis, Jeana Bruce, Brant McCormack
“Happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them.”
~ Charles Louis de Montesquieu
In 1976, Gary got his Missouri real estate license and had Knight Auction and Real Estate business until 1980 when he and Mitzie purchase the Century 21 Real Estate Franchise.
In 1985, Gary and Mitzie sold the Century
In 2017, they sold that business to Ami and Danny Hartwig. Gary continued working as a sales agent, however he has retired as of January 1, 2025. Ami has been and will continue to be the real estate broker of that business at the current location of 1613 Grant St. on the south side of the Unionville square with the same honest and professional integrity always associated with the name since its beginning. All together Gary has worked in the auction and real estate businesses for 56 years!
MACC Fall Honors Lists Released
Moberly Area Community College has named the following students to the President and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify, a student must obtain a grade point average of 4.0 for the President’s list and a grade point average of 3.53.99 for the Dean’s List.
The Part-Time Honors List includes students completing six to eleven credit hours earning a 3.5-grade point average or higher. President’s List Kloey Pearson, Unionville Dean’s List Makenna Webb, Unionville
“Mistakes are the best teachers. One does not learn from success. It is desirable to learn vicariously from other people’s failures, but it gets much more firmly seared in when they are your own.”
~ Mohnish Pabrai
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY MISSOURI
Division I
Case No. 25AJDR0005
In re: JORDYNN R McLAIN NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Adult Individual
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that by Order of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri, Division I, Case No.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI
In Re: )
The marriage of Jeromy Joe Hunt and Jennifer Lyn Hunt
Jeromy Joe Hunt ) Petitioner ) vs. )
Jennifer Lyn Hunt ) Respondent )
Case No. 25AJDR00007
NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERICE BY PUBLICATION
The State of Missouri to Respondent, Jenni-
25AJ-DR0005 entered on the record on February 24th, 2025, the name of JORDYNN R MCLAIN was changed to JORDYNN R MCLAIN-HINES. The Court finds that the change of name would be proper and would not be detrimental to the interests of any other person.
/s/ Anthony W. Horvath Associate Circuit Judge
Publication Dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
fer L. Hunt. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of the County of Putnam, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is the Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage of Jeromy Joe Hunt and Jennifer Lyn Hunt.
The name of all the parties to said suit are Jeromy Joe Hunt and Jennifer Lyn Hunt and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is Vanessa N. Schwend of Wallace W. Trosen,LLC, Post Office Box 267, Kirksville, Missouri 63501.
You are further no-
Locust Creek Watershed will be accepting bids for the 2025 season to mow PL566 Watershed dams. Per hour bids should be submitted to: Locust Creek Watershed, 23487 Eclipse Dr. , Milan, MO 63556. Contact Chris Schnelle at 660-265-3440 x114 with questions.
Lincoln Township of Putnam County, Missouri is accepting bids for the following:
½” road rock
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Submitted bids will also need to include all fees for hauling. Winning bidder agrees to have rock applied to the roads by September 30, 2025. All bids will be opened on March 10, 2025 at 6:10 pm.
Please mail bids to board members Rick Stottlemyre or Lisa Shahan marked 2025 ROCK BID.
Bids may also be brought to the meeting the night of March 10th.
Lincoln Township reserves the right to reject/refuse any and all bids.
HELP WANTED
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tified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the date of first publication of notice which occurred on 12TH day of FEBRUARY. 2025, judgment by default will be rendered against you.
A true copy from the record.
Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 6TH day of FEBRUARY, 2025. Leslie R. Ream, Circuit Clerk by Mitzi Shipley, Deputy Clerk /s/Mitzi Shipley, deputy
To Be Published: February 12, 2025 February 19, 2025 February 26, 2025 March 5, 2025 /Seal)
Measles Outbreak Happens
Submitted by Kari Guffey, RN, BSN, Putnam County Health Dept.
The South Plains region of Texas is reporting an outbreak of measles (146 cases as of 02-27-2025 with one child fatality) with the largest percentage of cases being in Gaines County. Missouri had two cases of measles reported in 2024.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads by respiratory droplets such as when a person sneezes or coughs. The virus affects 9 out of 10 people who are unvaccinated or do not have natural immunity. A person can contract measles by coming into contact with a sneezing/coughing patient as the virus can live for up to two hours in the airspace.
Most measles cases are among preschool children, adolescents and young adults. Measles symptoms typically appear in two stages with the first stage appearing 1-2 weeks after exposure. This stage can present itself as a runny nose, cough, and fever with red and sensitive
to light eyes. The second stage begins 3-7 days later and includes a high fever and red blotchy rash that begins on the head and works its way down the body.
A person with measles is contagious from 4 days before the rash appears until 4 days after the rash appears.
Herd immunity is crucial for preventing disease outbreaks in a community and protecting vulnerable populations who cannot receive vaccines. In order to achieve herd immunity, a community must have a 95% vaccination rate (meaning two doses of the MMR vaccine). Missouri’s kindergarten vaccination rate in 2023 was 90.5% with Putnam County achieving an 84.62% vaccination rate.
The measles vaccine, given as part of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, is extremely effective, giving those vaccinated with just one dose 93% protection against measles infection. Both doses of the vaccine provide individuals with a 97% protection rate throughout their lifetime.
Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)
MISSOURI FENCE LAW PART III
Today, I will discuss the process if both landowners must have a fence or both own livestock and what a legal fence is.
In the 95 updated general fence law counties (Adair and Clark counties), if both livestock owners have livestock against the fence, they are to meet and agree on a timeline to build or maintain a legal fence. Of course, nothing in the statute gives a specific timeline except “within a reasonable time”. That could vary a lot.
A legal fence in these counties is defined as “a wire or board at least 4 foot high that maintains livestock”. Anyone with livestock knows 1 wire 4 foot high will not keep livestock in but that is in the law.
The 19 counties with the optional fence law in place (Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland and Sullivan to name a few), a more stringent rule is in place. If one landowner (remember not having livestock does not allow you not to fence) has a need for are boundary fence, both or all landowners must do their part. If one refuses, a 90-day notice is required to be sent before any more action can take place. I do have a sample of that letter that I can email to you if needed. After that process, you can go to court although it is expensive to do so unless it is under $5,000.
A legal fence is defined as “4-barbed wire or the equivalent with posts no farther than 12 feet
The American Revolution, which ended in 1783, achieved America’s independence, and the Constitution--ratified on December 15, 1791--underscored freedom, and citizens’ rights.
apart”. Other fences under either law may be okay but if a new owner complains, it does not meet the legal definition and you may have to do it over. You may say in an optional county that I rent my farm out but the law states the landowner so keep that in mind. There is a guide sheet online at https:// extension.missouri.edu/ publications/g810 that discusses the law that I wrote before I retired but am not credited with.
Next week, I will continue this discussion. Remember, this is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for competent legal advice.
REMINDERS
I know with our nice weather that some of you are already thinking garden. However, remember that 35-degree soil temperature is the minimum required for our early vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, cauliflower and a couple of others. Don’t rush it yet!
The Missouri Century Farm Program, a joint effort of University of Missouri Extension, Missouri Farm Bureau and the MU Department of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is now open to applications until May 1. Your local extension office can assist you or you can go online at www.extension.missouri.edu and search century farms. I will discuss this more in a future week. THOUGHT: “It is very easy to defeat someone, but it is very hard to win someone”!
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 (660) 947-3173. This housing corporation is an equal opportunity provider & employer. EHO, EOE
Putnam County R-I School District is accepting applications for the following:
HS/MS Art Teacher
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
HS Math Teacher
Elementary Title Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Pre-K Teacher (ECSE certification preferred)
Resumes should be submitted to lshipley@putnamcountyr1.net or the Superintendent’s Office at 803 S 20th Street Unionville, MO 63565
660-947-3361 Ext: 301
Applications are also available at www.putnamcountyr1.net
Today, there are 27 amendments, but the first ten--the Bill of Rights— are the most important.
“Influenced by the English Bill of Rights of 1689, the Bill of Rights was also drawn from Virginia’s Declaration of Rights, drafted by George Mason in 1776,” according to History. com. “Mason, a native Virginian, was a lifelong
champion of individual liberties, and in 1787 he attended the Constitutional Convention and criticized the final document for lacking constitutional protection of basic political rights. In the ratification struggle that followed, Mason and other critics agreed to support the Constitution in exchange for the assurance that amendments would be passed immediately.”
The Grateful American Book Prize recommends Carol Berkin‘s The Bill of Rights: The Fight to Secure America’s Liberties.
“Every human has four endowmentsself-awareness, conscience, independent will, and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.” -- Stephen Covey
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Midgets Defeat Knox Co. in District Opening Round
Kooper Hornaday steps to the line and shoots in the district game against LaPlata. Hornaday scored 12 points in the game and earned the double, double with 13 rebounds.
The Midgets opened district play against the LaPlata Bulldogs on Monday, February 24. The Midgets took the early lead and were ahead 28-20 at the half. Coming out of the locker room, the Midgets put 18 unanswered points on the board to open the third quarter and went on to claim a 70-40 victory and the right to move to round two.
Mason Morris and Sawyer Morgan led the Midget scoring with 19 points each.
Morris led the team in assists with nine. He
pulled down eight rebounds (two offensive, sic defensive) and added a pair of deflections and a pair of steals. In addition to three assists, Morgan pulled down two rebounds (one each offensive and defensive) and recorded three steals and a deflection.
Kooper Hornaday and Daxton Smith each scored 12 points.
Hornaday earned the double, double and led in rebounds with 13 (six offensive, seven defensive). Hornaday also led the team in blocked shots
Sawyer Morgan connects from downtown for one of his five treys on the night. He had a total of 19 points against LaPlata.
with nine and in steals with four and added three deflections.
Smith led the team in deflections with seven. He pulled down nine rebounds (five offensive, four defensive) and blocked a shot.
Avery Campbell-Johnson connected for a trey and provided a pair of assists. He pulled down five defensive rebounds and added a deflection.
Cameron Cullum connected for a trey and recorded both an offensive and a defensive rebound.
Brock Munden scored two points. Munden pulled down five rebounds (three offensive, two defensive).
In addition to an assist, Matthew Blanchard blocked a shot, pulled down three defensive
rebounds and recorded a deflection.
In addition to an assist, Jacob Jones blocked three shots, pulled down four rebounds (one offensive, three defensive) and added a deflection and a pair of steals.
Diego Lopez provided an assist.
Degen Wood recorded a deflection and a steal.
From two-point range, the Midgets sank 19 of 45 (42.2%) and the Bulldogs 11 of 40 (27.5%). From beyond the arc, PC made nine of 26 (34.5%) and LaPlata four of 17 (23.5%). At the line, the Midgets sank five of six (93.3%) and the Bulldogs six of 10 (60%). The Midgets had 22 points off turnovers to the Bulldogs’ eight.
Lady Midgets Defeat Eagles, 60-46
the double, double with 10 rebounds.
On February 22, the Lady Midgets opened district play against the Knox County Lady Eagles. The Midgets took the lead early and secured a 60-46 win over the Eagles.
Allise Perkins led the Midget scoring with 18 points and in assists with four. Perkins earned the double, double with 10 rebounds (three offensive and seven defensive) and added five deflections.
Reagan Smith put 16 points on the board and provided a pair of assists.
Smith pulled down three defensive rebounds and recorded a steal.
Loralei Fisher scored 12 point and added a pair of assists. Fisher recorded a double, double and led the team in rebounding with 11 (nine offensive, two defensive). Fisher also posted a pair of deflections and a steal.
Sammie Blanchard scored seven points and provided three assists. Blanchard led the team in steals with three, pulled down both an offensive and a defensive rebound and added a deflection.
Isabela Lopez scored three points and provided a pair of assists. Lopez accounted for three rebounds (one offensive, two defensive), a steal and a deflection.
Rory Gilworth and Bryna Hurley each scored two points.
In addition to an assist, Gilworth posted a defensive rebound, a pair of deflections and a steal.
Hurley pulled down four rebounds (two each offensive and defensive) and added a deflection.
Tayla Turner provid-
ed three assists. Turner pulled down three rebounds (two offensive, one defensive) and added a pair of steals and a deflection. From two-point range, the Midgets made 14 of 38 attempted (36.8%) and the Eagles 11 of 29 (37.8%). From beyond the arc, PC sank eight of 19 (42.1%) and Knox five of 17 (29.4%). At the line, the Midgets made eight of 12 (66.7%) and the Eagles nine of 16 (56.3%).
Midget Season Ends in Districts’ Round Two
In the second round of district action, the Midgets faced off with the Schuyler County Rams. After a close first quarter, the Rams pulled ahead and secured a 5160 win.
From two-point range, the Midgets sank 21 of 46 (45.7%) and the Rams 20 of 35 (57.1%). Schuyler connected on five treys, while the Midgets eight attempts failed. At the line, PC made nine of 18 (50%) and the Rams five of nine (55.6%).
Seniors Mason Morris and Kooper Hornaday led the Midget scoring with 15 points each.
In addition to three assists, Morris pulled down four rebounds, two each offensive and defensive.
Hornaday earned the double, double and led in rebounds with 13 (seven offensive, six defensive) and in deflections with five. Hornaday also recorded two blocked
shots.
Daxton Smith put 10 points on the board and provided an assist. Smith pulled down five rebounds (three offensive, two defensive) and added three deflections and a blocked shot.
Avery Campbell-Johnson scored five points and led the team in assists with four. In addition to leading the team in steals with three, he pulled down three rebounds (one offensive, two defensive) and added a pair of deflections.
Jacob Jones scored four points. Jones pulled down three rebounds (two offensive, one defensive).
Matthew Blanchard scored two points and provided and assist. Blanchard recorded a pair of steals and a deflection.
Sawyer Morgan posted a pair of defensive rebounds and a steal. Congratulations on a great season!
Loralei Fisher defends against the Eagle pass. Fisher scored 12 points and recorded a double, double with 11 rebounds.
Allise Perkins steps to the line and fires in district play against the Knox County Lady Eagles. Perkins led the Midget scoring with 18 points and earned
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Cheryl Ann Whitehead
Cheryl Whitehead, age 64, of Livonia, MO, passed away February 23, 2025, at her home in Livonia.
Cheryl was born on July 28, 1960 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of John and Inez Fowler. She attended the Schuyler County schools. Cheryl was united in marriage to Donald Whitehead on May 6, 1978, in Livonia. The couple was able to live in many places and countries while Donald served his country. They returned to Livonia several years ago. Cheryl worked at the Farm-
er’s Bank in Unionville, was a talented artist being well known for her paintings and sculptures. They also enjoyed putting on dances and singing karaoke with family and friends. She loved to watch the hummingbirds and “set them up Joe” time with her husband.
Cheryl is survived by her husband Donald Whitehead of Livonia, MO, her son Jason (Jennifer) Whitehead of Edina, MO, and her daughter Sherri Whitehead of Livonia, MO, her grandchildren: Ericka Whitehead, Ashley Whitehead, Ashtyn Veach and Kiaran Veach, her sister Deb (Doug) Yearns of Anabel, MO, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Doug Fowler.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date and memorial contributions can be given to the family’s choice.
Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions is honored to care for and minister to the Whitehead family at this time.
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ginning with egg-layer facilities, to safeguard farms from the cause of 83% of HPAI cases: transmission from wild birds. These additional safety measures have proven to minimize flu cases; the approximately 150 facilities that follow these protocols have had only one outbreak.
Biosecurity audits will be expanded. Free biosecurity audits will continue for all HPAI-affected farms. Shortcomings for HPAI-affected farms must be addressed to remain eligible for indemnification for future infections within this outbreak. Biosecurity audits will be encouraged and made available to surrounding, non-affected farms.
USDA will deploy 20 trained epidemiologists as part of its increased biosecurity audits and Wildlife Biosecurity Assessments to provide actionable and timely advice to producers on how to reduce HPAI risk at their facilities. These experts will help improve current biosecurity measures to focus on protecting against spread
Upcoming Veterans Events
Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer Friday March 7th 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have.
The KC Vet Center will be present from 12pm to 2pm for all Veterans who would like
to participate in a group focused on PTSD and readjustment to civilian life. It will meet the first Monday of every month from then on.
A Counselor is available on as needed basis throughout the month by calling the: KC Vet Center 1-816-753-1866
A Veteran Service Officer is available on call
all month by calling: 660 359 2078.
VA Shuttle is currently closed till further notice. Due to VA backlog processing driver paperwork.
We need more volunteers to drive the VA Shuttle.
For more information please call 660-3592078.
“If you make listening and observation your occupation, you will gain much more than you can by talk.” ~ Robert Baden Powell
Thank You, Meal Champions
The P.C. Cafe and Resource Center appreciates the support of the following businesses, organizations and individuals for providing meals for the Senior Citizens of Putnam County:
Feb. 7 -- Unionville Rotary
Feb. 10 -- Ingersoll Construction (Jack & Peggy Ingersoll
Feb. 12 -- Rinehart Auto Parts
Feb. 14 -- Happy Valentines Day (Steve & Linda Jones
Feb. 18 -- Memory of Alice Pittman (Dawn, Dayna, Patrick)
Feb 19- PC R1 Staff
Feb 21- Memory of Mary Sanders (Larry Sanders)
If you are interested in being a Meal Champion for older adults, please contact Mary Clapham at the P.C. Cafe and Resource Center.
Unionville
First Christian Church Sunday Services ~ 8:30 am, 10:45 am & 6 pm Sunday School ~ 9:45 am Weekly Fellowship: Monday ~ Ladies Quilting ~ 9 am Monday Night Bible Study ~ 6:30 pm Tuesday ~ Ladies Bible Study ~ 9:45 am Wednesday ~ Bible Studies ~ 6:30 pm Meal served at 5:45pm
through wild birds in addition to lateral spread.
USDA will share up to 75% of the costs to fix the highest risk biosecurity concerns identified by the assessments and audits, with a total available investment of up to $500 million.
Increase Relief to Aid Farmers and Accelerate Repopulation
APHIS will continue to indemnify producers whose flocks must be depopulated to control the further spread of HPAI.
New programs are being explored to aid farmers to accelerate the rate of repopulation, including ways to simplify the approval process to speed recovery.
Up to $400 million will be available to support these costs for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Remove Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens on the Chicken and Egg Industry to Further Innovation and Reduce Consumer Prices
USDA is working alongside our partners at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to examine strategies to safely expand supply in the commercial market for eggs.
USDA will minimize burdens on individual farmers and consumers who harvest homegrown eggs.
USDA will work with farmers and scientists to develop innovative strategies to limit the extent of depopulations in HPAI outbreaks.
USDA will educate consumers and Congress
on the need to fix the problem of geographical price differences for eggs, such as in California, where recent regulatory burdens, in addition to avian flu, have resulted in the price of eggs being 60% higher than other regions of the country.
Explore Pathways toward Vaccines, Therapeutics, and Other Strategies for Protecting Egg Laying Chickens to Reduce Instances of Depopulation
USDA will be hyper-focused on a targeted and thoughtful strategy for potential new generation vaccines, therapeutics, and other innovative solutions to minimize depopulation of egg laying chickens along with increased bio-surveillance and other innovative solutions targeted at egg laying chickens in and around outbreaks. Up to a $100 million investment will be available for innovation in this area.
Importantly, USDA will work with trading partners to limit impacts to export trade markets from potential vaccination. Additionally, USDA will work alongside the U.S. Department
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of Health and Human Services to ensure the public health and safety of any such approaches include considerations of tradeoffs between public health and infectious disease strategy.
USDA will solicit public input on solutions, and will involve Governors, State Departments of Agriculture, state veterinarians, and poultry and dairy farmers on vaccine and therapeutics strategy, logistics, and surveillance.
USDA will immediately begin holding biweekly discussions on this and will also brief the public on its progress biweekly until further notice.
Consider Temporary Import-Export Options to Reduce Costs on Consumers and Evaluate International Best Practices
USDA will explore options for temporarily increasing egg imports and decreasing exports, if applicable, to supplement the domestic supply, subject to safety reviews.
USDA will evaluate international best practices in egg production and safety to determine any opportunities to increase domestic supply.
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Fisher led the team in rebounds with 11 (two offensive, nine defensive) and in steals with five and added a pair of deflections.
Isabela Lopez scored two points. Lopez pulled down four rebounds (three offensive, one defensive) and added a pair of deflections and a steal.
In addition to an as-
sist, Tayla Turner posted three rebounds (one offensive, two defensive) a deflection and a steal. Rory Gilworth posted a pair of deflections and an offensive rebound. Bryna Hurley posted an offensive rebound and a deflection. Congratulations, Lady Midgets on an exciting season!
“If your parents ever measured you as a child, they had you stand against a wall, and made a little pencil mark on the wall to show your growth. They did not measure you against your brother, or the neighbor’s kids, or kids on TV. When you measure your growth, make sure to only measure your today self by your past self. If you compare your relationships, your success, or your anything against anyone else, you are not being fair to you. Everyone has a different path, a different pace, and different challenges to face along the way.” ~~~ -- Doe Zantamata
