03-08-23 Unionville Republican

Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week

Unionville, MO – Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have many choices for the locally sourced food and goods they enjoy. Around the world, consumers value what our farmers and ranchers produce. Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureau’s across the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture, March 5-11, during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week!

According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, the number of farms in Missouri declined 3,851 from 2012 to 95,320. Acreage also declined by just over a half-million acres. Despite the drop in farms and farm acreage, Missouri continues to rank among the top 10 states in production of major commodities and provides an $88.4 billion economic impact.

America’s farms and farmers continue to be the most productive in the world. Each farm annually produces enough food and fiber for 172 people, 106 in the U.S. and 66 abroad. American consumers benefit from this bounty, yet spend

less than 9 percent of their disposable income on food. By 2050, the global population is expected to increase by 9.1 billion people. Farmers will have to grow about 49 percent more food than is now produced.

With all that they produce, it is remarkable that farm and ranch families account for less than 2 percent of the U.S. population. Across the United States, there are 2 million farms with 3.4 million farm operators. This number includes owners, their families, hired workers, tenants and renters or sharecroppers. Many farms today find multiple generations working together to produce food and fiber.

So, join Farm Bureau as we Celebrate agriculture and Thank a Farmer.

“Agriculture is important to our daily lives and our community. Because 98 percent of the population doesn’t farm, it is easy to take for granted the importance of our farmers,”

Charlie Simmons says Putnam County Farm Bureau President. “Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week is a great time to recognize the important contribution made by farmers!”

Division of Grand River Conference Into Two Separate Conferences Approved, 12-4

At a meeting of Grand River Conference superintendents on March 2, a split into two separate conferences beginning with the 2023-24 school year was approved by a 12-4 vote with Maysville, Polo, Putnam County, and South Harrison dissenting. The two new conferences will form along the divisional lines that had been established for 202324. Albany, King City, North Andrew, North

Senators Seek to Stop Foreign Ownership of Missouri Land

Samantha Dietel, Missouri News Network

JEFFERSON CITY

— Four proposed Senate bills aim to restrict foreign ownership of Missouri land.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposed three of the Senate bills, while the Missouri Farm Bureau supported three.

SJR 38

it investment and harm relationships with trade partners across the globe. Arnzen said Canada and Mexico are two examples.

Weather Warning Siren Testing

Weather warning siren testing will take place on Friday, March 17, between the hours of 9:00 and 9:15 AM weather permitting.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

The Methodist Church Men’s Group is hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Lions Club Building in the Unionville City Park. Come and donate and receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last).

To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and ener: UnionvilleCommunity to schedule an appointment.

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Jesse James Program

Harrison, Pattonsburg, Princeton, St. Joseph Christian, Stanberry, and Worth County will form one of the conferences.

The other conference will consist of Gallatin, Maysville, Milan, Polo, Putnam County, South Harrison, and Trenton (Brookfield and Marceline have been approved as new members and will be members beginning in 2024-25). Names of the conferences will be announced at a later date.

The Senate Select Committee on the Protection of Missouri Assets from Foreign Adversaries heard testimony about the four bills Wednesday.

Some of the proposed Senate bills would eliminate all foreign ownership of agricultural land.

The House gave final approval to a bill Thursday that would cut foreign ownership of agricultural land from up to 1% of the land to 0.5%, sending the legislation to the Senate.

Sen. Rusty Black, R-Chilicothe, sponsors SJR 38, which would create a proposed constitutional amendment. If approved by voters, this amendment would prohibit foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri after Aug. 28.

Phillip Arnzen, director of legislative affairs at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, testified in opposition.

Arnzen said he was concerned that this amendment would lim-

“We believe that by limiting their ability to purchase some land in Missouri that this could send a chilling message to them,” Arnzen said.

In response, Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonvile, who chairs the committee, said that most countries prohibit land ownership by foreign people or entities.

“When we talk about free markets and fair markets, it seems like it’s, we’re supposed to

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The Putnam County Historical Society will host a special free program on Jesse James and his ties to Putnam County on Saturday, March 11. Randy Webber will be making the presentation which will be held at the Putnam County Historical Society Museum at 1:00 - 3:00 PM.

The public is always welcome at the museum. So please plan to attend this special program that is one of several events planned for the upcoming months.

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Don’t forget to “spring ahead” on Sunday, March, 12

Putnam County R-I FFA Officers updated Rotarians on the many activities the chapter has completed this school year. From left: Chase Simmons, Jacob Daniel, Emma Whitlock, Dylan Hamilton, Maddison Beals. Contest teams are forming and spring competitions will begin soon. Photo credit: Mary Comstock

Karen Bradshaw

The picture of the log structure that appeared in the February 22, 2023, edition under the “Can You Identify?” heading has been tentatively identified as the very first Putnam County courthouse. If anyone has more information on the structure, please contact urep@nemr.net or give us a call. As mentioned before, the third commemorative edition due out the first of December will include a history of the courthouse in hon-

or of its centennial. If you have information or pictures relating to other interesting bits of Putnam County history, you are encouraged to share. The PC Historical Society is focused on preserving and sharing the history of our county.

This Saturday, March 11, Randy Webber will be presenting a program on Jesse James and his ties to Putnam County from 1 to 3 PM. After the article about James in the second commemorative

issue came out, several people have shared further information about his appearances here and connections. Saturday’s program promises to be interesting and the society hopes you will attend this first of several informative events planned for this year.

If you have a special topic of interest you would like to see featured in a program, please contact Judy McDonald or myself. Currently, the museum is open on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

and other times by appointment.

This Monday it feels as if spring might actually arrive. There are more birds chirping and in the very southern portion of Missouri, there are reports of morel mushrooms popping up. So far, I haven’t spotted any buzzards in Putnam County, which I take as a sign that spring is really near. Capistrano has its swallows; north Missouri has its buzzards. Not quite the same cachet.

Have a great week!

Hospice of Northeast Missouri Presents Creative Ways to Cope With Loss

Kirksville, Mo - Are you looking for creative ways to cope with a loss?

support group starting March 29. [See article on page 4 of this edition.]

Dr. H. Wade Paris

Entering the Halls of Heaven

The baseball season is beginning. I thought I might rerun a column I wrote about baseball seventeen years ago.

Thursday, March 9

BBQ Chicken Legs, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit

Friday, March 10

BUFFET, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Assorted Fruit and Desserts

Monday, March 13

Café Burger, Pork and Beans, Cream Corn,

Fruit

Tuesday, March 14

Sweet/Sour Chicken, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Egg Rolls, Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, March 15

SALAD BAR, Italian Beef w/Peppers, Potato Salad, 4-Way Mixed Vegetables, Fruit with Jello

Join Carrol Davenport, Hospice of Northeast Missouri’s Spiritual Care & Bereavement Coordinator, and Monica Barron, Hospice volunteer, for this workshop where participants will be exploring creative ways to cope with loss.

Thursday, March 9

Denese Bankus, Susan Montgomery, Teresa Harbert, Gayann Tipton, Doug Gadberry, Michael Jones, Mark Lunsford, Nathan Smith

Friday, March 10

Jennifer Carter, Bryan Newman, Bernita Followwill, Lora Hamilton, Jeremy Anders, Tristen Anders, Chase McCormack

Saturday, March 11

Mark Buckallew, Ed Moss, Mark Dover, Jesse Stroud, Reta Leck, Corey Mason, Carol Anders, Chase Simmons

Sunday, March 12

Taren Lewis, Jeana

Bruce, Brant McCormack

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Monday, March 13

Terry Busker, Jeanette Ogle, Matt Foster, Saundra McClaskey

Tuesday, March 14

Becky Neff, Cody Cullum, Cody Smith, Brittany Paris, Sandy Casady, Doug Leach, Duane Hines, Judy McDonald

Wednesday, March 15

Isaac Houf, Aaron Schnakenberg, James Shelton, Adrienne Head, Danelle Cooper, Hailey Ray, Cynthia Clark

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.

The workshop will take place in Kirksville from 10 a.m. to noon on March 25, 2023. The workshop will take place at the First United Methodist Church located at 300 East Washington St. There is no charge for the workshop, but advanced registration is required. To register for the event, contact Hospice of Northeast Missouri at 660-627-9711.

Hospice of Northeast Missouri is also hosting free a six-week grief

Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a service of Hannibal Regional, is a non-profit that focuses on quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice of Northeast serves Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Sullivan, and Shelby counties.

Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a service of Hannibal Regional, is a non-profit that focuses on quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice of Northeast serves Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Sullivan, and Shelby counties.

“The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you and you don’t have to listen.”

-- Jessica Ennis

Birthdays

Our son Jacob (Jake) will have a birthday this weekend. This might cause some to feel old, but not us. Jake has always been a good lad. He was fun to watch

Kevin Collins grow up and fun to be around. He was not perfect, but a pretty good kid. Now he has a good job and doing a great job raising his three kids. We have much to celebrate on his birthday.

I wrote about baseball seventeen years ago. Buck O’Neill, the black baseball great, was among thirty-nine baseball players being considered for entrance into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Unfortunately, the committee of twelve baseball historians who make those decisions chose not to let him in. According to the Kansas City Star, “they snubbed him” It is sad. I believe both his life and his baseball record should have earned him this honor. For what it is worth, I say, “Buck, I am sorry. I believe you should be granted entrance.”

I did not know Buck O’Neill personally, but his words and actions lead me to believe he was a man of faith---a believer. In response to the word “children,” he answered, “gift of God.” When he spoke at Olathe High School, he asked the students to get on their knees and pray that the committee would see fit to induct him into the Baseball Hall of Fame. When he learned he was not chosen, he responded like a true Christian gentleman.

I am certain Buck

was disappointed; but I suspect if you could ask him he would agree that the glory of entering baseball’s Hall of Fame is nothing compared to the glory of entering the halls of heaven. Entering the Hall of Fame is a glory that comes to only a few. In much the same way, Jesus indicated that entering heaven’s glory comes only to a few. He said, “Narrow is the way that leads to (eternal) life, and few there be who find it.” (Matthew 7:14) “Few find the way.” That is really sad, because all that is required to enter heaven is to trust Jesus.

You must earn your way into the Baseball Hall of Fame. It takes years of labor and great skill. In the final analysis, it is in the hands of a committee that decides whether you get in or not. The committee can be wrong, as I believe they were in this case. Entering heaven is quite different. You cannot earn your way into heaven. Your entrance is not in the hands of a fallible committee. Heaven is a gift of God. Jesus paid for it with His life; however, you do have to accept it. Have you? Will you?

In 2022, sixteen years after declining to include Buck in the Hall of Fame, he was added posthumously.

Subpoenas Circuit Attorney

Kim Gardner

Circuit Attorney’s Office fails to meet multiple deadlines for document request

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (March 2, 2023) Today, Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick issued a subpoena to Kim Gardner and the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office as part of his ongoing audit of the city of St. Louis.

Subpoenaed documents include bank statements, credit card statements, policy guidelines, and other expenditure information. This information was originally requested on January 23, 2023, with a deadline of February 14, 2023.

“We’ve tried to work with the Circuit Attorney’s Office but my patience has run out,” Auditor Fitzpatrick said. “Serious questions have been raised about the performance of Kim Gardner’s office, and the fact that she refuses to

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stitution was “beyond the scope of our policy.”

“work-in-progress.”

produce basic financial documents for review is extremely concerning. The people of St. Louis, through their Board of Aldermen, have requested this audit, so when Ms. Gardner continues to evade her responsibility to produce critical documents as requested, she isn’t just refusing to cooperate with the State Auditor’s office, she’s also refusing to cooperate with her own constituents.”

As a result of a request by the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, the State Auditor’s Office has been auditing the city of St. Louis for over four years. The State Auditor’s Office has released over 20 audit reports relating to this request, and anticipates finishing the audit this year.

The last state audit of the city was completed in 2010, and included 26 audit reports.

Brattin said that when a foreign entity purchases agricultural land in Missouri, they currently are prohibited from using the land for agricultural purposes.

Arnzen said the land is often used for research purposes and other activities.

SJR 41

SJR 41, sponsored by Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, would create the Joint Committee on State Security.

This committee would “determine which persons and entities shall be prohibited from acquiring title to real property,” as well as “which social networking services shall be prohibited from being used on devices owned

and operated by the State of Missouri,” according to the bill summary.

Rowden said the bill already outlines some countries that would be on a “blacklist” that would not be allowed to own Missouri land in any capacity.

Rowden said these countries would include:

• China

• Iran

• North Korea

• Russia

• Syria

• Cuba

Rowden said this list could be flexible and adjusted in the future based on the “changing global landscape.”

Emily LeRoy, senior policy advisor at the Missouri Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.

LeRoy said the Missouri Farm Bureau supports prohibiting foreign entities from owning agricultural land. She said she did not testify in support of Black’s bill because having that amendment in the con-

She said that definitions and exceptions in Black’s proposed constitutional amendment would need to be clear.

“We support prohibition, we support reducing the cap,” LeRoy said. “That being said, the constitutional proposition was just a little too far for our comfort level right now.”

SB 334

Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, sponsors SB 334, which would prohibit foreign businesses from acquiring real estate in Missouri beginning Aug. 28.

According to the bill summary, people who acquire land before Aug. 28 would be allowed to keep it but would not be allowed to sell to a foreign entity.

The bill would also require that if foreign businesses propose a transfer of agricultural land in Missouri, the Department of Agriculture would be responsible for determining whether the transaction would be allowed under the act.

Brattin said it is important to develop policies that protect military bases and intelligence in this way.

Sen. Tracy McCreery, D-Olivette, said she was concerned for farmers and the bill’s potential to impact other parts of trade.

“I’m just worried about unintended consequences, quite honestly,” McCreery said.

McCreery said that this bill would be “putting a lot on the Department of Agriculture.”

LeRoy testified in support of the bill and said that national security is essential.

Arnzen opposed the bill. He also said he did not oppose SJR 41 because it was more targeted.

SB 332

Brattin sponsored a bill that would prevent any foreign business or entity from acquiring agricultural land in Missouri beginning Aug. 28.

Lincoln Township of Putnam County, Missouri is accepting bids for the following: 1-1/2” road rock. Submitted bids will also need to include all fees for hauling. Winning bidder agrees to have rock applied to the roads by September 30, 2023. All bids will be opened on March 20th, 2023 at 6:10 p.m. Please mail bids to board member Rick Stottlemyre or Lisa Shahan marked 2023 ROCK BID. Bids may also be brought to the meeting the night of March 20th. Lincoln Township reserves the right to reject/refuse any and all bids.

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Hoskins said one thing that makes his bill different from the other bills presented at the hearing is that it includes military bases. Foreign businesses would not be able to purchase or lease real estate within ten miles of certain military grounds or places of military manufacturing.

Hoskins said the language of his bill is still a

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Brattin said the bill would also prohibit foreign entities from getting into power generation, as well as other non-farming purposes.

“This is just a starting point, a framework of things that I personally saw as very sensitive areas that we need to address,” Brattin said.

LeRoy testified in support of the bill, while Arnzen opposed for the “same reasons” as his previous testimonies.

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-- Dr. Seuss

Melvin Sheehan

passed away in September of 1981. Melvin married Elnora Howard on June 24, 1988.

sas City Chiefs and he loved his family. He was a kind and gentle person who always thought of others. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Unionville.

Melvin Sheehan, 82, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Monday, February 27, 2023, after a brief illness.

Melvin Lloyd Sheehan was born in rural Unionville on December 15, 1940, the son of George B. and Mary Ann (Harmon) Sheehan. He was raised in Unionville and graduated from Unionville High School in 1958. Melvin married Ruth Ann Smith on June 20, 1960, and two daughters were born to this union: Connie and Tammy. Ruth Ann

Melvin worked with Dwayne Butler construction before moving to work in Iowa for a brief period. He returned to Putnam County where he worked over 25 years with Unionville Granite where he did everything from setting to engraving monuments. He then worked for nearly 10 years for Premium Standard Farms, retiring at 65. Melvin was known for his well-kept yard and he was an avid gardener, raising flowers and vegetables. He liked to decorate for holidays and was known for his Halloween decorations and for giving candy and a quarter to all the kids. Melvin collected clocks and old bottles, many of which were unfortunately lost in a fire several years ago. His family loved his homemade bread and rolls. Melvin liked to watch the Kan-

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Melvin is survived by his wife, Elnora; his daughter, Connie (Brad Hamm) Sheehan of Unionville; son-in-law Dennis Harlan; stepson Tim (Valarie) Montgomery of Unionville; stepdaughters Sandi (Richard) Davis of Unionville and Diana Hollon of Purdin, Missouri; and. Melvin’s grandchildren are Nikki (Jason) Hill, Richie (Kiefer) Sheehan, and Blair Scott. His great grandchildren are Caden Hill and Avery Scott. Melvin’s step grandchildren are Joshua Davis, Debbie Hollon, Brad Hollon, Jason Hollon, Steven Montgomery, Skylor Montgomery, Toni Weekly, and Cory Montgomery. Step great grandchildren are Marshall, Jordan, Wayden, Addison, Jackson, Nora June, Hunter, Artemis, Anastasia, Jarvis Leon, Evangeline, and Alec. Melvin is also survived

by two brothers, Dennie (Barb) Sheehan of Unionville and Bill (Ruth) Sheehan of Altoona, Iowa; and a sister, Ruth (Glenn) Milner of Unionville, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth Ann, his daughter, Tammy, a granddaughter, Codi Sheehan, a step grandson, David Davis, a brother, Garold Sheehan, and three sisters, Opal Butler, Shirley Myers, and Margaret Salisbury and a step son-in-law, Rob Hollon.

Funeral services for Melvin were at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville on Saturday, March 4, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Walter Griffen conducted the service with the recorded musical selection “The Old Rugged Cross.” Casket bearers were Richie Sheehan, Caden Hill, Steven Montgomery, Skylor Montgomery, Cory Montgomery, Brad Hollon, and Jason Hol-

lon. Honorary casket bearers were Jason Hill, Tim Montgomery, Richard Davis, and Josh Davis. Interment was at the Unionville Cemetery.

Memorials may be

made payable to the PC Café and Resource Center and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Hospice of Northeast Missouri To Hold Grief Support Group

Kirksville, Mo - Hospice of Northeast Missouri is offering a sixweek 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.

Group facilitators are John Bambrick, chaplain and social worker, and Carrol Davenport, spiritual care and bereavement coordinator. Sessions will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m., March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 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 Carrol Davenport at 660-627-9711.

St. John East Cemetery Board Meeting

March 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am at Village Hall

Livonia, Missouri

Everyone Interested in the Cemetery is invited

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Dear Friend,

As Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, one of my top priorities is ensuring our infrastructure dollars are being spent wisely and efficiently—and that Missourians are getting our fair share of infrastructure funding. In working towards that goal, it’s critical that the folks who are working on our infrastructure issues every day in Missouri have their voices heard in Congress.

I had the opportunity to stop by the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Statewide Planning Partners meeting to discuss ways local, state, and federal officials can all work together to advance Missouri’s transportation priorities.

I’ve always believed local communities make better decisions about how to invest our infrastructure dollars than bureaucrats who live 1,000 miles away. We know what bridge needs fixing, what road needs repaving, or what intersection needs to be redone because we travel it every day.

Governor Parson also took some time to discuss a few of the major infrastructure investments we’re looking at in the state—including efforts to improve I-70.

The Governor has been an excellent partner in improving our infrastructure. He’s made sure that when we secure federal funding for big projects like the I-70 Rocheport Bridge, we’re then using the state dol-

lars freed up by those grants to invest in our rural roads and bridges. From the $100 million the Governor put towards our lettered routes to the FARM Bridge program that I helped secure to repair aging rural bridges in North Missouri, we’re getting some real work accomplished. Ultimately, it’s a win-win for Missourians from every walk of life and it’s work I look forward to building on.

Our infrastructure isn’t limited to our roads. Our rivers are also critical infrastructure for Missouri and our Nation. I stopped by the annual Missouri River Navigators’ meeting to discuss some of the challenges we’ve been facing in getting barges up and down the river, along with some of the progress we’ve made in prioritizing navigation and flood control.

I’ve been particularly proud of our successful efforts to limit the supersized ecological science experiments on the Missouri River, invest in maintaining navigational structures, and secure a Marine Highway designation and additional funding for the Port of Brunswick on the Missouri River.

Missouri is blessed to have so many folks who care deeply about our various modes of transportation. They recognize that it affects everybody’s life in ways big and small. It was an honor to discuss these critical infrastructure issues with them and I’ll continue to utilize their perspectives in my role on the Transportation Committee.

Sincerely,

Sam Graves

by Gilworth, second by Hendee. 7-0

2023-2024 Calendar (no action) - Discussed the options for the calendar.

Accept Resignations

Motion by Rouse, second by Busker to approve resignations for Luz Orozco (Para), Amanda Hamilton (First grade), and Jamie Lewis (Para). 7-0

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Hendee, second by Gilworth, the board voted to go into closed session including any record or vote as it relates to the following, as provided in section 610.021.RSMO.

A. Evaluation, hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of employees (610.021.3).

B. Personally identifiable student information (610.021.6)

Yes-Ream, YesRouse, Yes-Hendee, Yes-Busker, Yes-Gilworth, Yes-Vestal, YesSpring. 7-0

OPEN SESSION

Motion by Gilworth, second by Busker, the board voted to return to

open session. Yes-Ream, Yes-Rouse, Yes-Hendee, Yes-Busker, Yes-Gilworth, Yes-Vestal, YesSpring. 7-0

NEW HIRES

Motion by Busker, second by Vestal teaching contracts were offered to Shaleigh Lewis, Heather Newman, and Kolby Lawson. Elementary Guidance Counselor was offered to Mandy Tipton. 7-0

Motion by Vestal, second by Rouse a teaching contract was offered to Cady Gilworth. 6-0-1 (Gilworth abstained)

Motion by Rouse, second by Busker to hire Delhi Rowland and Nancy Briggs for substitutes. 7-0

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

Motion by Rouse, second by Kelly to extend contracts for Tiffani Klinginsmith and Monica Casady through the 2024-25 school year, and Donna Altiser and Russ Doty through the 202324 school year. 7-0

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Gilworth, second by Vestal to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. 7-0

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PUTNAM COUNTY E-911 BID NOTICE

Putnam County E-911 is accepting sealed bids regarding grass mowing, (approx. 1 acre), at the Martinstown E-911 Tower Site. This bid will be in the form of cost per mow. No raking or trimming is required. Preliminary mowing schedule is: once in April, 2 times in May, June, and July. Once in August and September. Addition mowing must be approved by Coordinator Matthew Ruggles. Bids will be opened & awarded at the March 15, 2023, E-911 Board Meeting @ 5:15 P.M. to be held in the Old Soldiers Room of the P.C. Courthouse. All bids must be turned in by March 15, 2023 @ 5:00 P.M. Bids should be sent to: Putnam County E-911, Courthouse Rm. 0103, 1601 Main Street, Unionville, MO 63565. For more information call Matt Ruggles @ (660) 947-4202. P.C. E-911 reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

Danny Busick, 3rd District

State Representative

201 West Capitol Ave Room

Jefferson City MO 65101-6806

Capitol Office: 573-751-3647

E-mail: Danny.busick1@house.mo.gov

The Right to Hunt and Fish

-- HJR 20

Missouri has always been blessed with an abundance of wild game. Missourians have enjoyed the opportunity to hunt or fish either for sport, for providing food for their tables, or both. For several years the state has given the Missouri Department of Conservation the regulating authority over hunting and fishing. In my opinion we’ve given the department too much regulating authority. That may be a discussion for another day. But with all the allowances for hunting and fishing in Missouri there is nothing in our constitution that gives Missourians the right to hunt and fish.

More and more we see political activist groups pushing to take away an individual’s right to hunt and fish. The day may come when the Missouri legislature could be controlled by a majority who believe in the ideology of these anti-hunting and fishing activist groups. With a vote of the legislature and a governor, who might be receptive to their ideology, hunting and fishing could be made illegal in the state of Missouri.

Representative John Black is proposing we

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put on the Missouri ballot HJR 20. If this measure was passed, by a vote of the people, it would grant Missourians the right to hunt and fish. It would not take away any authority we have given the Conservation Department to regulate those activities. It would simply constitutionalize the right to hunt and fish. Giving Missourians the right to hunt and fish would hopefully guarantee our citizens, for generations to come, the joy of taking their sons and daughters out into nature, teaching them the art of hunting or fishing.

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

By Gary A. Smith [sub-

Jean Gardner]

Perry Wilson “Bill” Porter, Jr. was born on 18 October 1924 in Unionville, MO, and died on 2 May 1951 as a result of hostile action in the Korean War. He was six feet tall, weighed 155 pounds, had blonde hair and brown eyes. His parents were Perry Wilson Porter, Sr. (1885-1972) and Faye Elizabeth Jarman (1890-1964). Per the 1930 US Census, his father was an automobile salesman and his mother was a housewife.

Perry had two older

sisters: Frances Elizabeth Porter (1920-Unknown) and Mildred Louise Porter (19212004). He graduated from Unionville High school in 1942. He married Mary Margaret Schaefers (1924-1981) and they had one daughter Pamela Lynn Porter (8 August 1944-unknown). No further information could be could on his family. At age 17, he volunteered for military service in the fall after he graduated. It is not believed that he worked prior to entering the Marine Corps.

Perry registered for the draft on 24 December 1942 in Unionville, MO, and was called to active duty in March 1943 in the US Marine Corps. His service number is unknown. He attended fighter pilot training in Corpus Christi, TX. He was deployed to the Pacific Theater of Operations where he few combat missions in Okinawa and China in World War II. He was placed in the Marine Corps Reserves in June 1945 and entered the civilian job market. His line of work is not known. He was recalled to active duty in May 1951 and deployed to Korea.

He was assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron 212, Marine Air Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing. On 2 May 1951, Capt. Porter was piloting a single seat F4U-4B Corsair that took off from K-6 Airbase in Pyongtaek, South Korea, as part of a three aircraft formation. Their mission was to provide close air support for friendly troops in contact with the North Koreans north of the present Demilitarized Zone.

The formation made one successful attack run and were in the process of making a second pass. Capt. Porter’s aircraft was observed going down in flames, possibly from enemy anti-aircraft fire. Capt. Porter was observed successful bailing out of his aircraft, but his parachute was later seen

collapsing and he began a rapid free-fall. He impacted the ground beside a group of trees as the other two aircraft circled above. His parachute was seen being pulled to the ground, possibly by enemy troops. An observation aircraft in the area reported seeing enemy troops carrying a man they believed to be a pilot and they thought he may have been alive. However, it could not be confirmed that this was Capt. Porter. Capt. Porter was declared Dead while Missing on 18 May 1951. [Note: A recent search of Find a Grave lists 7 January 1954 as the date Capt. Porter was declared deceased.]

Capt. Porter’s remains were never recovered. He is memorialized at the Tablets of the Missing at the Honolulu National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) at Honolulu, HI. He is also memorialized at the Korean National Memorial in Washington, DC.

Capt. Porter was awarded the Purple heart, Prisoner of War Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon (Navy).

References: https:// www.findagrave.com/ memorial/118935454/ perry-wilson-porter

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Capt. Perry Porter was a Putnam County resident who was killed in the Korean Conflict. [source: findagrave.com]

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Putnam County Land Transfers, Feb. 2023

February 1

Goul’s Add., Blk. 2, Lots 3-8; Grantors: Bryan Watanabe, Melissa Watanabe; Grantee: Alexander Head

Sec. 30, Twn. 65, Rng. 19; Grantors: Jerry L. Clark, Sandra C. Clark; Grantees: Timothy C. George, Tina Marie George

Willow Brooke, Lot

57; Grantor: James Hyler; Grantee: Donald Good

February 2

Spring Beauty, Lot

201; Grantor: Joseph

E. Carter Trust Dated 2/05/2015; Grantees: Scott A. Alexander, Tracy A. Alexander

February 6

Sec. 30, Twn. 65, Rng. 20; Sec. 19, Twn. 65, Rng. 20; Grantors: Marty L James, Paula J. James; Grantees: Marty

James Revocable Trust

Dated August 26, 2014, : Paula James Revocable Trust Dated August 26, 2014

Prairie Rose, Lot 89; Grantor: MCTETH No.

20 LLC; Grantee: Michael L. Goesling Trust

Dated October 25, 2017

Condo. No. 1, Blk. 3, Lot 21: Grantor: Ryan D. Carter; Grantees: John W. Maggart, Kori

L. Maggart

February 8

Spring Beauty, Lot

5; Grantors: David B. Karsjen, Kim Karsjen; Grantee: Thunderhead Holdings LLC

February 10

Willow Brooke, Lot 57; Grantor: Donald Good; Grantees: Mark Simerson, Angela Simerson

Meadow Rue, Lot 57B; Grantors: Josh Welch, Tiffany Welch; Grantee: Prettyboy Farms LLC

Sec. 25, Twn. 66, Rng. 19; Sec. 30, Twn. 66, Rng. 18; Grantors: Isaac Snow, Candace Show; Grantee: Charles R. Sligh

February 15

Parrish Add, Blk. 2, Lot 9; Parrish Add., Blk. 2, Lots 12-13; Grantor: Norma Kathleen Mur-

phy; Grantee: Norma Kathleen Murphy Trust dated 1/26/2023

February 17

Grandview Add., Blk. 5, Lots 5-6; Grandview Add., Blk. 5, Lots 3-4; Grantors: Kelly

R. Busker, A/K/A Kelly Busker, Shannon M. Busker, A/K/A Shannon Busker; Grantee: Alamo Inn, LLC

February 21

Sec. 5, Twn. 64, Rng. 16; Grantors: Thomas E. Spencer, Nancy Spencer; Grantee: Lonny E. Herrin

February 23

Sec. 35, Twn. 57, Rng. 19; Grantors: Anthony Blades; Patsy Blades; Grantees: Landon Blades, Rosetta Blades

February 24

Elson’s Add., blk. 9, Lots 17-20; Thornburgh’s Add., Lots 1114, Sec. 2, Twn. 65, Rng. 19; Grantors: Sheila

A. Noland, Carroll D. Noland, A/K/A Carroll Noland; Grantees: Caroll D. Noland Trust Dated 1/26/2023, Sheila

A. Noland Trust Dated 1/26/2023

Sec. 22, Twn. 66, Rng. 17; Grantors: Michael L. Conley, Sr., Mary R.

LIVE AUCTION WILL FOLLOW

Conley; Grantee: Conley Trust Agreement

Dated February 16, 2023

Spring Beauty, Lots

296-297; Grantors: Kevin M. Lair, Bobbie L. Lair; Grantee: K Bar B Ranch

Spring Beauty, Lots

296-297; Grantor: K Bar B Ranch LLC; Grantees: Scott Salisbury, Holly

Salisbury

February 28

Blazing Star, Lot 64; Grantors: Galen J. Mehmen, Debra L. Mehmen; Grantees: Trevor Shafer,

Evelyn Morgan, Treasurer

Jaylynn Shafer North Bay Add., Lot 30; Grantors: Jaylynn

Shafer, F/K/A Jaylnn

Gilworth, Trevor Shafer; Grantees: Trevor Shafer, Jaylynn Shafer

Putnam County R-I Board of Education Minutes, February 16, 2023

MINUTES

Putnam County R-I School District Board of Education

Regular Meeting

DRAFT

February 16, 2023

Attendance

H – President, Bradley Ream

H – Vice President, Kelly Busker

H – Secretary, Ced Gilworth

H – Jason Rouse

H – C.L. Vestal

H - Jordan Hendee

H - Daniel Spring

H – Dr. Heath Halley, Superintendent

PRELIMINARY MATTERS

INDIVIDUALS PRESENT

Lauren Shipley, Kathy Rhodes, Barb Hodges, Tiffani Klinginsmith, Donna Altiser, Monica Casady, Angie O’Reilly, Alex Oberreuter, Chrissy Gillis, Connie Wood, Samantha Waugh, Haley Watt

Busker led the group in prayer

CALL TO ORDER

President Brad Ream called the meeting to order in the Executive Room @ 6:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Rouse, second by Gilworth,

the board approved the agenda. 7-0

DISTRICT PROGRAM EVALUATIONS

2nd Grade - Donna Altiser spoke on Cheryl Mayer, Amy Andrews, and Darcee Schwartzkopf’s behalf. They have shown growth throughout the year in reading. 17 students are reading above grade level. They strongly recommend this class stays in three sections due to specific needs.

3rd Grade - Donna Altiser spoke on Kaylee Minear and Kallie Sturch’s behalf. They showed growth throughout the year in reading. 46 students in this grade. They are using STAR and AimsWeb data to strengthen curriculum alignments.

Track - We have a large number going out this year. 70 kids total.

6-12 English Language Arts - Tiffani Klinginsmith spoke for Ben Buller, Jacquie Tosspon, Frances Tennill, Keith Smith, and Savannah Hydorn. Star Reading assessments are done in MS and HS. 33 middle school students are in reading intervention. Currently working

Union Township will be taking bids for 1-1/4” clean rock until April 5, 2023. all rock must be applied to all roads by September 30, 2023. Submit bids to:

Scott Robinson

13840 St. Hwy U Unionville, MO 63565

on Scope & Sequence, assessments, and pacing charts.

Motion by Spring, second by Rouse to approve the program evaluations. 7-0

INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS

ROUTINE MATTERS CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Gilworth, second by Vestal to approve the consent agenda. (4.A-E) 7-0

JANUARY BILLS

Motion by Gilworth, second by Spring to approve the January bills. 7-0

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT

Motion by Busker, second by Hendee to approve the financial report. 7-0

NEW BUSINESS

Analysis of UtilitiesReviewed the last several years of utility bills for cost comparisons.

Career Ladder 202324 (action) - Dr. Halley is making the recommendation to approve Career Ladder. Kathy discussed the associated cost and how many hours for certain levels. Motion by Busker, second by Vestal to approve Career Ladder for the 2023-24 school year. 7-0

Health Insurance Rates (action) - Dental is going up in price but other things are staying the same. Motion to renew the health insurance

BOE Minutes ... Cont. to pg. 5

Sheriff’sReport

02/01/2023

Report of a vehicle abandoned blocking a field entrance

Assisted another agency with an investigation

Assisted Missouri State Highway Patrol with vehicle involved in a Hit and Run accident in Sullivan County

Assisted another agency with an investigation

02/02/2023

Report of a theft from a residence at Lake Thunderhead

Report of a Domestic Assault in Unionville. Parties were separated and reports taken

02/03/2023

Darrin Ruggles in to serve 48 hours of a court order jail sentence

Kaden Seaton in to serve 48 hours of a court order jail sentence

Stacy Carter in too serve 48 hours of a court order jail sentence

Assisted multiple agencies with an individual trapped in a grain bin

02/04/2023

Report of an individual being assaulted and after investigation was determined to be a mental health issue.

Report of a disturbance at a business

Report of a residential alarm. Everything was secure

02/06/2023

Provided bailiff for the Putnam County Circuit Court

02/07/2023

Report of dogs running on private property causing a disturbance

Transported Jer-

View Cemetery 02/10/2023

Report of a theft near Redwood Trail.

Report of a theft near Highway AA

the Missouri Department of Corrections

Roger Parker turned himself in on an outstanding Putnam County warrant

Street Report of Individual being harassed by another 02/20/2023

control on Highway 5 North of Unionville

Darrin Ruggles in to serve 48 hours of a court order sentence

ry Williams from Cole County Jail to Putnam County Jail on an outstanding warrant

Report of theft from a residence in Unionville 02/08/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway 149 near Pine Trail

Assisted another agency with an investigation and service of court papers

Assisted another agency in locating a U.T.V

Individual in to update information on their 90 day sex offender registration

Report of livestock out on Highway F near 235th Street

Report of debris in the roadway on Highway 5 02/09/2023

Report of a suspicious vehicle on Highway 149. Driver of the vehicle was resting.

Report of minor injury accident on Highway 136 west of Unionville

Report of non-injury accident on Highway 136 west of Unionville

Report of non-injury accident near Highway FF and Highway W

Report of a 911 hang up in Lucerne

Report of attempted fraud using fraudulent checks

Incident with an inmate being disrespectful and causes issues in the jail. Inmate was later transported to another jail

Individual in to update information on their 90 sex offender registration

Report of an abandoned vehicle at Pleasant

Report of careless driving on Highway FF

Transported Deborah Darnell from Adair County Jail to Putnam County Jail on an outstanding warrant

Report of domestic assault in Powersville. Parties were separated 02/11/2023

Report of debris in road on Highway 5 North

Report of person attempting to retrieve personal property

Individual processed and released for not having a valid license

Report of Livestock out on Highway 149 near Martinstown

Report of careless driving on South 10th Street

Report of a loud noise in Unionville. Reporting party thought it could be a gunshot. Nothing was located

Report of careless driving on Highway 5 North of Unionville

02/13/2023

Report of an individual wanting to leave a residence with no way to do so. Assistance was provided

Report of individual being harassed on social media accounts

Assisted with a disabled vehicle on Highway 5 North

Report of individual being harassed on social media

02/15/2023

Provided Bailiff for the Putnam County Circuit Court. During court Matthew Shepherd was taken into custody and held at the Putnam County Jail. Michael Sweetman was sentenced to

Travis Shaw was booked and began serving a 10 day court order jail sentence

Report of two juveniles breaking into an abandoned trailer

David E. Durbin was taken into custody on an outstanding Putnam County warrant 02/16/2023

Conducted a well being check on an individual.

Report of a theft in Worthington. After making contact with the Reporting Party they did not wish to pursue anything at this time 02/17/2023

Report of non-injury accident on Highway 136 west of Unionville

Transported Nathan Helm and Michael Sweetman to the Missouri Department of Corrections to begin serving their sentence

Darrin Ruggles in to serve 48 hours of a court order sentence 02/18/2023

Report of an abandoned vehicle sitting along South 22nd Street 02/19/2023

Report of Peace Disturbance on South 10th

Report of a gas drive off in Unionville

Report of individual being threatened by another

Report of an individual walking and appeared confused

02/21/2023

Report of an unwanted individual at a residence

Transported individual back to Daviess/ Dekalb Regional Jail after a court hearing

Transported individual back to the Missouri Department of Corrections after a court hearing

02/22/2023

Report of suspicious vehicle on South 10th street

Report of a possible protection order violation

02/23/2023

Report of an alarm being activated at a local business. Business was secure

Report of a Domestic on South 22nd street

Report of trash being dumped on 330th Road

02/24/2023

Report of dogs running on private property causing a disturbance

Assisted with traffic

02/25/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway FF near Elm Trail

Assisted with a stranded motorist

Report of cat meowing in an apartment and the Reporting Party thought the animal could be abused. Nothing was found

02/26/2023

Report of someone possibly entering a residence.

02/27/2023

Individual in to update information on their 90 day sex offender registration

02/28/2023

Report of an individual possible injured laying in the road in Powersville

Report of an ATV parked on private property

Report of livestock out on Highway F and Fern Trail

Report of a vehicle driving careless on Highway 5 North of Unionville

The Putnam County Sheriff Office served 12 civil service papers and currently have 5 inmates in custody

Library Celebrates Read Across America

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 pm

Tuesday ~ Ladies Bible Study ~ 9:45 am

Wednesday ~ Bible Studies ~ 6 & 6:30 pm *Serving

Jason Knight, Sheriff

The PC Library is celebrating Read Across America. The Library held a drawing for Dr.Seuss books and teeshirts. Pictured left to right; Monica Brown, Assistant Director; Dana DeVore, Director; and Sarah Downing, circulation clerk. Submitted by Dana DeVore

Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

FEEDLOT SCHOOL

There is an extension program coming up that if you feed cattle or might be interested in doing should interest you. I will mention that now.

There is a Feedlot School scheduled for Wednesday March 22 and Thursday March 23 at the Adair County Extension office in Kirksville. There is a cost to attend and you can contact the Adair County office (665-9866) or go online to pre-register. Go to the University of Missouri website and check on the event to register online. Meals are included in the fee. It is a very detailed 2-day program. Even though I am retired (and enjoying it), I will try to keep you informed on events in our area.

SERVING OUR

COUNTIES

Even though I retired and the University and Putnam County extension council and county are working on filling my position, please keep in mind that extension still has people close by to serve your needs. Annette is in the office here to serve everyone here in our county and you can contact her during office hours (8:30 to noon and 1 to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday). In addition, there are Ag, 4-H Youth and other specialties that you can contact to assist you.

Additionally, the web page www.extension. missouri.edu directly links you to events, publications and resources anytime 24/7. It links you to your county page as well to see what specifically is going on lo-

cally. You can also ask your county extension council members (listed on the county web page) if you want a specific program or resources in your county.

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 “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.

Tax forms can sometimes be difficult to locate unless you have an Internet connection. Extension offices can provide you tax forms for a small charge.

THOUGHT: “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourselves!”

Cap on the Cost of Insulin Could Benefit Millions of Americans in All 50 States

As part of President Biden’s historic Inflation Reduction Act, nearly four million seniors on Medicare with diabetes started to see their insulin costs capped at $35 per month this past January, saving some seniors hundreds of dollars for a month’s supply. But in

his State of the Union, President Biden made clear that this life-saving benefit should apply to everyone, not just Medicare beneficiaries.

This week, Eli Lilly, the largest manufacturer of insulin in the United States is lowering their prices and meeting that call.

Eli Lilly announced they are lowering the cost of insulin by 70% and capping what patients pay out-of-pocket for insulin at $35. This action, driven by the momentum from the Inflation Reduction Act, could benefit millions of Americans with diabetes in all fifty states and U.S. territories. The President continues to call on Congress to finish the job and cap costs at $35 for all Americans.

Data from the Department of Health and Human Services, developed from a base that incorpo-

rates the 2020 Census, Vintage 2020 estimates, and (for the U.S. only) 2020 Demographic Analysis estimates, indicate an estimated 26,966,434 Americans 18 and older diagnosed with Diabetes. The estimate for Missouri is 490,931 or 10.2% of

the populations. These estimates highlight the cumulative number of adults that could experience lower insulin costs from the Inflation Reduction Act’s insulin cost cap for seniors, and industry’s follow-on actions.

As Winter Season Moves Out; Pothole Season Moves In

Watch for MoDOT crews making repairs

JEFFERSON CITY

– Missouri Department of Transportation crews are already focusing on pothole repairs to keep roads as safe as possible and will continue through the spring as weather allows. When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, motorists should slow down and move over a lane to give them room to work safely – remember, it’s the law.

“Between the drastic changes in temperatures throughout this winter season and the moisture from precipitation, we’re already seeing a high number of potholes developing on Missouri highways,” said Natalie Roark, MoDOT state maintenance director. “We ask motorists to please be patient with us and look out for our crews as they work to repair the roadways. Slow down and never drive distracted. Remember, Buckle Up Phone Down.”

MoDOT maintains 34,000 miles of road, including interstates, U.S. and Missouri routes, and lettered routes. In 2022, MoDOT patched more than 800,000 potholes,

spending more than $16 million on pothole patching.

Potholes form when temperatures warm up during the day but continue to be cold at night. The rain and snow leave moisture that seeps into cracks and joints in the pavement. Frozen water in cracks and under the surface of the roadway causes pavement to bulge and bend. Then when ice melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps or voids in the surface under the pavement. When vehicles drive over the bulging pavement, it weakens the roadway, eventually causing chunks of pavement or asphalt to pop out, creating potholes.

Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using the following tools:

·Call the 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

·Use the Report a Road Concern form at www.modot.org/report-road-concern.

Potholes on local streets and subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance departments.

March 26th ~ (Sunday) 6pm

Halley Neal and her backing band, Pretty Saro, Nashville

March 31st ~ (Friday) 7pmClaudie Nygaard(Nashville) with David Singley(MN) opening

April 8 ~ (Saturday) 7pm Lynn

Hansen, Ottawa, Canada

April 14 (Friday) 7pm

Chad Elliott & Kathryn Fox, (The Weary Ramblers)

April 21 ~ (Friday) 7pm Jill Westra & the K C Boys,based in Kansas City

April 28 ~ (Friday) 7pm

Helene Cronin,Texas

March 8, 2023, The Unionville Republican

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Public Notice

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 3RD JUDICIALCIRCUIT COURT, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge Or Division: ANTHONY W. HORVATH

In The Estate of NICOL ELAINE BIEBER, Deceased Case No: 23AJ-PR00001

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of NICOL ELAINE

BIEBER Decedent:

On February 6, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed representative of the estate of NICOL ELAINE BIEBER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri. The name and address of the representatives is: NEIL BIEBER, 13004 REDBUD COURT, Unionville, MO 63565. The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: EDWARD EUGENE COX, CARVER, GROTHE & COX, LLP, 303 W. STATE STREET, CENTERVILLE,IA 52544, 641-

construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s

interest, if any can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

County Comm. ...

Continued from pg. 1

Christy Brooks, County Clerk. Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner, was absent.

cuss further and get back to him.

856-2244.

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

Christy presented financials. The renewal information for a CD was presented. Shane and Robert discussed interest rates with Treasurer, Jennifer Heidenwith. Christy presented agreements from 3 entities that receive budgeted allotments from the county and had Robert sign. Christy presented the financial statement for 2022. After reviewing the statement, Shane made a motion to approve and sign. Robert 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed.

Manny Harrison and Emery Ruggles from Road and Bridge met with Commission to discuss Emery taking CDL classes. Manny discussed the purchase of a jackhammer attachment. Commission thought renting the equipment first to try it out would be a better option. Manny will get the account set up.

Commissioners called Jerry Hoots in regards to penalties on his tax statement. Mr. Hoots stated he did not receive his statement in the mail and just recently received the delinquent tax bill. Commission checked to see I the address on file was correct and it did match what Mr. Hoots gave them. Commissioners encouraged Mr. Hoots to go ahead and pay the full amount and the Commission will dis-

Commission attempted to call Samuel Lerew in regards to penalties listed on his tax statement. There was no answer and Christy left a voicemail.

Christy presented the recommendation from Ken Shook on the winning bid for the electrical project. Shane made a motion to accept the bid resented by Meyer Electric, per recommendation by Ken Shook of K.A. Shook Design. Robert 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed. Christy will e-mail Ken and let him know.

Shane talked about the bridge south of Worthington. He asked Christy to type up letters and send out to landowners.

The discussion regarding a maintenance contract was tabled until a later date.

Shannon Howe from Howe Company presented the preliminary plans for BRO (29). He anticipates this going to bid late summer to early fall. He encouraged the Commission to talk with landowners regarding the easements and returning them as soon as possible.

[signed]

Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner Christy Brooks, County Clerk

Date: 2/27/23

As we approach the halfway mark of the legislative session, it’s important to take stock of the progress made thus far and assess what still needs to be accomplished. The past few weeks have seen an increased volume of activity in the Missouri Senate, including in the Appropriations Committee, as well as on the Senate floor, where we have discussed key legislative priorities. Among the long list of bills that have been passed out of the Missouri Senate are:

Senate Bill 24 – Creates the Missouri First Responder Mental Health Initiative, grants the right to receive treatment without repercussions from the employer, all treatment sessions would be confidential, no disciplinary measures could be taken against a first responder for withholding records, mental health records could not be held against the employee during disciplinary proceedings and creates the right to receive expanded Family and Medical Leave Act.

Senate Bill 34 – Allows school districts the option of teaching an elective social studies unit on the old or new testaments of the Bible.

Senate Bill 45 – Extends postpartum coverage for Medicaid recipients from 60 days to one year.

Senate Bill 51 – Removes unnecessary and burdensome regulations for physical therapists and saves patients time and money.

Senate Bill 75 – I sponsored this measure,

which helps deal with the critical shortage of teachers and school employees in school districts throughout Missouri.

Senate Bill 82 – Ends the risk of immediately losing state or federal benefits due to an increase in income.

Senate Bill 94 – Re-establishes a tax credit to incentivize major motion pictures and television crews to come and film in Missouri.

Senate Bill 119 – Establishes PTSD as a compensable disease for workers’ compensation when diagnosed in first responders.

These are just a few of the bills that have been passed out of the Senate, for a complete list follow this link https://senate. mo.gov/23info/BTS_ Web/FirstRead.aspx?SessionType=R&RptType=0.

The Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from several state departments and elected officials earlier this week and will begin crafting the State of Missouri’s budget once the appropriations bills are passed out of the Missouri House of Representatives, which is expected to take place after the legislative spring break.

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.

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City Council Meets

Mayor Charlie Bill Pittman called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council to order at 5:30 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2023, with all aldermen (Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz, Jason Hill) present.

The first order of business was the public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget. There were no members of the public in attendance.

The consent agenda was reviewed. Purdy motioned to approve. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. Staff reports were reviewed.

Mayor Pittman reported he had been in contact with people about serving on Economic Development and was waiting on replies.

In old business, Shawn Caley, Electric Department, presented bids for a bucket truck and a dump truck to pull the chipper to be paid for out of the department’s 2023-2024 budget. After discussion, Purdy motioned to approve the bids recommended by Caley. Hill seconded the motion, which passed

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4-0.

The Street Department had presented bids for a bucket. Lutz motioned to approve the purchase of the 4 & 1 bucket. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Davis motioned to approve the 10-year lease to the 4-H Building. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

In new business, City Treasurer Amy Homann discussed additions and changes to the 20232024 budget.

In other business as necessary, Davis reported he had received a request from Ron Reckrodt to set up a meeting with the person doing the airport feasibility study. Davis will let the other council members know when the meeting will take place.

Davis stated that he felt the need to review the rules for the Economic Development Committee. This was briefly discussed.

At 5:50, Purdy motioned to adjourn. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0 via roll call vote.

January 23, 2023 OFFICIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES

Now on this 23rd day of January, 2023, it being the 5th 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.

Christy presented financials. Christy presented a letter of support for the Missouri Extension office in Putnam. Commissioners signed.

Christy presented the service agreement between Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department for prisoner services. Gerald made a motion to approve and sign the agreement. Shane 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed. Com-

missioners then discussed the daily rate for prisoner board. Christy stated Jason would like to be at the same rate as Daviess Dekalb. Shane made motion to increase the prisoner per diem to $55, the same as Daviess Dekalb. Gerald 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed.

Budget approval was set for 10:00 a.m. Commissioners discussed the salary of the prosecutor and the position in the Assessor’s office. Shane made a motion to approve and sign the 2023 budget, with the exception of the MO Extension Council allotment, which he abstained. Gerald 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.

Commission discussed cart bids and decided that bids are to be opened on February 27th. Christy will get the paperwork together to send out and will get the notice ready for the paper.

Corrine from Green Hills Regional Planning met with Commission

to present the Memorandum of Agreement. Shane made a motion to approve the agreement. Gerald 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed. Grant options were discussed.

Commissioners reviewed the 6-month settlement from the treasurer. Gerald made a motion to approve the settlement. Shane 2nd All in favor. Motion passed.

Commissioners discussed the fuel contract. No decisions were made.

Electrical project bids were opened at 1:30 p.m. with the following in attendance:

Ken Shook- K.A. Shook Design

Susan Kirchoff- Superior Electric & Data LLC

2 Bids were received and are as follows:

Superior Electric & Data LLC- Base Bid

$77,275

Alt 1- $71,000

Alt 2- $81,348

Alt 3- $45,066

Meyer Electric- Base Bid

$62,224

Alt 1- $49,100

Alt 2- $55,741

Alt - $45,833

Ken will call references and review then send a letter of recommendation to the Commissioners.

Chase Simmons, Cora

Hartwig, and Chase Tomlin met with the Commissioners and City Mayor Pittman to present a proclamation to declare February 18th through the 25th, FFA Week. County Commission and Mayor signed the proclamation. [signed] Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner Christy Brooks, County Clerk Date: 2/27/23 ***

February 14th, 2023

OFFICIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES

Now on this 14th day of February, 2023, it being the 6th 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, and

Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern Dist. Gerald Owings, Western Dist.