Two MO Interstate Rest Areas to Permanently Close

Loan Programs Available to Offer Further Interest Rate Relief for Producers

OF TRUSTEE’S

NOTICE

SALE IN RE: Eric J Thompson and Samantha J Thompson, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale:

For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Eric J Thompson and Samantha J Thompson, husband and wife dated December 22, 2017 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Putnam County, Missouri in Book 331, Page 767 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, April 10, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the at the south front door of the Putnam County Courthouse, in the City of Unionville, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Putnam County, State of Missouri, to wit:

THE EAST 28 FEET OF LOT TEN (10), ALL OF LOT ELEVEN (11), AND ALL OF LOT TWELVE to satisfy said debt and cost.

(12) OF BLOCK ONE (1) IN GRAY’S ADDITION TO UNIONVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI AS SHOWN BY THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,

Successor Trustee

612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005

(636) 537-0110

File No: 210661.041023.429559 FC

Notice Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dates of publication: 3/15/2023,3/22/2023,3/29/ 2023,4/05/2023

ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Department of Transportation will permanently close the southbound Platte County Interstate 29 (Dearborn) and Clinton County Interstate 35 (Lathrop) rest areas next week as work begins to convert the facilities to commercial vehicle parking. The rest areas, including parking, will be closed to all motorists beginning the morning of Thursday, March 16. As part of the project, the current rest area buildings will be removed, additional truck parking will be added and vault toilets will be installed. MoDOT has contracted with Emery, Sapp & Sons on the $3.8 million project that is expected to be completed by the end of October 2023.

It is estimated that up to 35% of the annual daily traffic on Missouri’s interstates are commercial vehicles. Of the 141 sites near an interstate in Missouri, 87 are at or above capacity at the peak hour between 2 and 3 a.m. An additional 23 are between 80-100% full.

“When truckers can’t find parking off the road, they resort to parking on the interstate access

GRVCO Seeking Singers for Summer Concert

Submitted by Karla Hannaford, GRVCO Board

Secretary

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will begin their 8 weekly Tuesday rehearsals, April 25, 6:30-8:30; choir in the THS Choir Room, Orchestra in the THS Band Room.

The choir is seeking singers in all voices. If you want more information, or are planning to participate, contact Tyler Busick, Choral Conductor, at tbusick@ trentonr9.k12.mo.us, or 660.988.1218, so music can be ordered for you.

The orchestra is an auditioned instrumental ensemble. If you are proficient on violin, viola, or cello, contact Chris Thomas, Orchestral Conductor at thomasclmusician@gmail.com, or 804.878.1972, to dis-

Public Hearing

March 16th, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M. Location: Scout Building at the City Park ramps and this creates a safety hazard,” said Marty Liles, MoDOT northwest district engineer. “By converting the rest areas to truck parking, we’re able to help meet the needs of commercial vehicles while decreasing the costs associated in the renovation and upkeep of traditional rest areas.”

The City of Unionville will hosting a public hearing to answer any questions about the Bond issue and the Use Tax that will be on April 4th, 2023 ballot.

MoDOT currently maintains seven welcome centers, 14 rest areas and 24 truck-only parking sites on seven interstates throughout Missouri.

For more information about the rest area projects and to sign up for project email updates visit modot.org/northwest-missouri-rest-area-modifications.

MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.

While at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media

Two Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority loans now have raised maximum loan limits.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority is now accepting applications for two programs that can be used to reduce the amount of interest paid on qualifying loans. Both programs now have expanded loan limits that allow more producers to qualify.

“Rising interest rates can impact the profitability of agricultural producers, especially small and beginning farmers,”

MASBDA Executive Director Jill Wood said.

“Programs like the Beginning Farmer Loan Program and the Family Farm Breeding Livestock Tax Credit, which reduce or eliminate interest expense, provide needed relief to producers across the state.”

The Beginning Farmer Loan Program enables local lenders to receive federally tax-exempt interest on loans made to beginning farmers. The tax savings are passed on to beginning farmers in the form of lower in- terest rates. A qualified borrower can borrow up to $616,100 to buy agricultural land, farm buildings, farm equipment and breeding livestock. This program can be used in partnership with other state and federal programs, including the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office linked deposit program, MOBUCK$ and USDA’s Farm Service Agency direct and guaranteed loans.

The Family Farm Breeding Livestock Tax Credit program is a tax credit to a lender who waives the first year’s interest on a breeding livestock loan to a small farmer. A small farmer can borrow up to $150,000 for beef or dairy cattle, $70,000 for swine, and $60,000 to purchase sheep or goats. Each small farmer may utilize for the program more than once for new breeding livestock purchases.

Applications for both programs are submitted by the lender and may be found at masbda. com. For more information please contact the MASBDA team by email at masbda@mda.mo.gov or by phone at (573) 7512129.

March Varsity Sports Schedules

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The GRVCO Summer Concert is scheduled for June 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center. As plans develop, they will be shared through the news media, Trenton Chamber of Commerce, area churches, the GRVCO website, and our Facebook Page.

Midget baseball season starts at Novinger on Friday, March 17, at 5 PM. The next week, the team is home for three games. They host Clark County on March 21, Knox County on March 22 and South Shelby on March 24 before traveling to La Plata on March 25 and South Harrison on March 30. All game times are 5 PM.

The Midget golfers tee off in Unionville on March 27 when they host Milan. On March 30 they travel to Scotland County. Both meets are set for 4 PM.

PC Track opens its season at South Shelby on March 27 at 3:30 PM.

On Tuesday, March 28, PC will host a quad meet at 4 PM. On Friday, the teams travel to Trenton for their annual Early Bird meet at 3:30. Please note that with Missouri’s typical spring weather some events may be canceled or rescheduled so check before heading out to support our Midget athletes.