Remembering the Veterans Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice

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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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.

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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