03-22-2023 Republican

City Council Hosts Public Hearing on April 2023 Ballot Issues

Unionville Mayor

Charley Bill Pittman called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council to order at 5:30 PM on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Scout Building in the City Park. All aldermen (Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill) were in attendance.

The first item of business was the public hearing on the waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds and the local use tax. In attendance for the hearing were Steve Goehl and Brock Goehl from D. A. Davidson and Darl Salisbury, Lillian Sell and Marilyn Loop.

In regard to the use tax, Davis shared that according to the Missouri Municipal League the city is missing out on a projected $75,000 in tax revenue from untaxed internet sales. He added that if the use tax is approved, the funds would be split between streets, economic development, the swimming pool and a small portion to the city park.

It was pointed out that the county already has a use tax in place.

Steve Goel pointed out that by not passing the use tax, citizens are forgoing the benefits of keeping up infrastructure.

The bond for the sewer system is to ensure the city will have the funds to meet the mandatory upgrades required by the DNR. Goehl pointed out that only the funding needed will be issued and it can only be used for sewer or water. If sufficient grant funding is received, only the amount needed to make up any shortfall will be issued. The upgrades are mandatory, and the city will have to comply or face significant fines.

If the issue does not

pass, the city will lose grants and the cost of the upgrades will passed on to users through raised rates. Hill pointed out the city already has $5 million in grants approved.

If passed, the state will purchase the bonds through the state revolving fund. Currently, the state interest rate is 1.9% as opposed to 5% elsewhere.

In concluding the public hearing, T. J. Payne fielded questions regarding waste treatment and work being done by his department.

Purdy motioned to approve the consent agenda. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Staff reports were reviewed.

Mayor Pittman reported five people (Jordan Hendee, Jennifer Heidenwith, Mary Frank, Ronnie Roof and Matt Hill) had agreed to serve on the Economic Development Committee. Purdy motioned to approve their appointment to the committee. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0 via roll call vote.

Pittman next gave council members information regarding a dump truck he had located for sale.

Purdy motioned to approve Resolution 3-162023 – 2023-2024 Budget. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Purdy motioned to approve the 2022-2023 Budget Amendments. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

At 6:12, Purdy motioned to enter closed session as per RSMo 610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees … . Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Lincoln Days Features State Candidates

Journal Notes

Annual Market on the Square meeting Putnam County Public Library, Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m. Any questions contact University Extension at 660-947-2705.

Let Us “Egg” Your Yard. Need help with Easter eggs? Eggs for kids & pets. Eggs Delivered the evening of April 7th or 8th.

Deadline for orders are due April 4th. Email your order to FODR06@Yahoo.com or 660-342-6023. Limited to Kirksville, Unionville/Lake Thunderhead. All proceeds Benefit Project Spay/Neuter.

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Candidates for state offices spoke at the annual Lincoln Days sponsored by the PC Central Republican Committee. Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, who is also a candidate for Governor, was unable to attend and sent a letter. L to R: Chris Wright, candidate for Governor; Shane Schoeller, candidate for Secretary of State; Curtis Shields, PC Republican Committee Chairman; Jason Saseman, Adair County Republican Committee Chairman; and State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin.

Emus Focus of Beyond the Book

All Classified ads & Courier ads: Fri. at Noon. Republican ads, Republican Articles & Journal

Notes: Friday at Noon

Animal Rescue

MU Extension Hay School Set for March 31 in Glenwood

Hay producers can learn strategies to grow, harvest, and store high quality hay at University of Missouri Extension’s upcoming Hay Production School, 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schuyler County Community Center.

MU Extension specialists will teach on how to get more quality and quantity hay production during this one-day workshop, says Darla Campbell, Agri Business and Community Economic Development specialist.

the donation of Emu, Rhea

eggs. Our young patrons will enjoy the EMU books donated by Cassy. Submitted by Dana DeVore, PC Public Library Director

Cassy Gier spoke to Beyond the Book on Monday afternoon. She shared her passion for Emus with young patrons. The library appreciates

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MO Treas. Malek Issues Statement at St. Louis Federal Reserve

JEFFERSON CITY, MO

– Upon talking to St. Louis Federal Reserve officials, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek released the following statement:

“After witnessing the events of last week, I visited with St. Louis Federal Reserve officials to hear what, if any, impact the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other banks has had on Missouri’s financial institutions. I was encouraged to be assured that our banks are in a good position, but will continue to monitor the situation. It’s

Letter to the Editor

important to remind Missourians that their deposits in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-insured banks and credit unions are federally protected up to $250,000.00. While it is reassuring that Missouri’s financial institutions are in a stable position, it’s also important to recognize that Biden’s inflation contributes greatly to much of the risk faced by these institutions. Missourians deserve policies that lower interest rates and the price of groceries and fuel.”

MySideOf The Desk

Karen Bradshaw

A couple of weeks ago, I made cheddar bay biscuits at the request of one of the granddaughters. Instead of using Bisquick, I googled a recipe and made them from scratch. In doing so, I learned something new. The recipe called for the butter to be melted, allowed to cool slightly and then been stirred into the cold buttermilk. Not to brag, but the result was some of the lightest, fluffiest biscuits I had ever made.

Cooking is basically chemistry, and the warm butter into cold buttermilk is a chemical reaction I can get behind if the results are this good. It also eliminates the need to cut shortening into the flour, something I don’t enjoy. Maybe that’s one reason my pie crusts come out of the refrigerator case.

Granted it may just have been the use of the

Speak-Latimer Cemetery

The Speak-Latimer Cemetery, which is west of Livonia, is very much in need of a new fence.

Larry Speaks said he would take on the project. He would love some

by Wade Paris

help and donations. Here is his address, if you can help is some way. Larry Speaks, 1108 N Main, Greentop, Missouri 63546.

How to Right a Wrong

buttermilk and I suspect this was the secret to my grandmother’s exceptional biscuits as there was usually a jar of buttermilk in the refrigerator. As an experiment, buttermilk replaced the milk called for in a box of cornbread mix and the result was again stellar. The cornbread raised higher and had a much lighter texture. Actually, the experiment if you will was conducted because I had purchased too much buttermilk and hated to see it go to waste. Serious consideration was given to using it for a Texas sheet cake, but it seems as if everyone I know is on a diet and wouldn’t appreciate the share and I definitely didn’t need to devour a whole sheet cake.

Bottom line evidently it’s never too late to learn something new.

Have a great week.

“Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.”

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.

Birthdays

Thursday, March 23

Bob Varner, Melody Crow, Taylor Stacy, J. C. Davis, Mona Wood

Friday, March 24

Lora Lowe, Danny Trent, Cole Williams

Saturday, March 25

Karrie Webb, Tim Probasco, Kelly Busker, Molly Knowles, Bev Volkner, Tim Wood, Amber Andersen

Sunday, March 26

Kartlin Worth, James Rhoades, McKinley Hurley, Shanna Smith, Tina Smith, Trace Eddy

Monday, March 27

Thursday, March 23

Ham, Apple Yam Bake, Winter Mix, Fruit

Crisp

Thursday, March 23

BUFFET, Baked Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, White Gravy, Yankee Green Beans, Applesauce

Monday, March 27

Sausage, Biscuit/ Gravy, Cubed Potatoes,

Kevin Collins

Thank you so much, Glora

Jamison

Pat Rouse, Ariane Casady, Ray Smith, Daxon Weaver, Jerry Hilderman, Brenda Neighbor, Johnathon Summers, Jacob Baughman

Tuesday, March 28

Chrissie Burkhiser, Mildred Rhoades, Lucinda Turpin, Jerred Hurley, Chuck Claassen, Jr., Mykah Hurley, Kathy Moody, Patsy Martin, Jollegh Durbin

Wednesday, March 29

Ronald Cook, Jeannie Johnson, Laura Loughead, David Ray

Sometime in the next few months more than fifty incarcerated Missouri prison inmates will be eligible for release. They were imprisoned for the possession of marijuana. The State has now declared the possession and use of marijuana is no longer a crime. It would be easy for these former prisoners to be bitter. Think about it--the laws of the land put them “away,” i.e. took away a significant portion of their lives. Now the State says, “Sorry; our reason for doing so was unjust.” It would be easy, in this “tit for tat” world for one to return to freedom dreaming of how to get even. Let me tell you a similar story from long ago that seems appropriate.

six years of his life serving people who “owned” him. Much of that time he spent alone and lonely, watching sheep on the Irish hillsides. Finally, Patrick was able to escape only to be captured and enslaved again.

Juice, Peaches

Tuesday, March 28

Beef & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Fruit Salad

Tuesday, March 28

SALAD BAR, Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, 1

C. Salad, Carrots, Bread Sticks, Fruit

A Diverse State

diversity. I also learned there that Missouri is home to over 35 different language and ethnic groups. Then we drove all through the state to Texas. We are diverse geographically, too. And I don’t need to remind us of the diverse weather. Yep, we live in a interesting state.

Last Friday was Saint Patrick’s Day. That day is often celebrated rather raucously, unfittingly. Listen carefully to Patrick’s story. Sometime in the fifth century AD, young Patrick was kidnapped by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave. He spent the next

This second slavery was brief, and Patrick was finally able to return home. If ever anyone had cause to be bitter and desire retribution, it was Patrick. He was still young and might easily have enlisted a gang of friends to get even i.e. to make those wicked pirates pay. However, rather than seeking vengeance, Patrick spent years preparing to return to Ireland as a missionary. His missionary work in Ireland was filled with difficulty but was so exemplary he is known to this day (1,500 years later) as Ireland’s Patron Saint.

What a commendable “get even.” Jesus put it this way, “Love your enemies; do good to those who hurt you.” That is the right way to right a wrong.

The Putnam County R-1 CTA is hosting a Meet and Greet forum on March 28th at 5:30 pm in the Middle School auditorium for candidates filing for a school board position. The public is welcome to attend.

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CountyCourtMinutes

February 27th, 2023

OFFICIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES

Now on this 27th day of February, 2023, it being the 7th 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. She also presented a resignation from the Road and Bridge Department.

Chrissy Gillis met with Commissioners to discuss legislative changes in regards to personal property tax.

John Benson and an associate form D.A. Davidson Finance met with Commissioners to discuss the potential for a regional jail. They discussed financing options. Mr. Benson will send information for engineers so Commission can maybe get an idea of the cost. Mr. Benson suggested they talk with other Commissioners that have built this type of facility.

Emery Ruggles, Road and Bridge Crew, met to discuss options for obtaining his CDL. Robert is looking into options

and will let him know.

Robert asked Christy to research information regarding the marijuana sales tax that will be on the ballot. He would like to have a publication put into the paper to inform the taxpayers of what exactly this is.

Commission called Jerry Hoots in regards to penalties incurred on his tax bill. Commissioners made the decision to not waive said penalties.

Bid opening for mowing, bridge lumber, bridge packages, tubes and cart rock was held at 2:00 p.m. Those present were Melvin Hines from M&P Trucking, Lowell Brown, Stuart Oden from Oden Enterprises, Danielle Joiner from Joiner Construction, Dathan Hyle from Hyle Trucking, and Greg Brauner from Metal Culverts.

Bids are as follows:

Mowing Bids: Matt Hill $65

Paul Riley $70

Bridge Lumber: Lowell Brown $2.25 per board foot

Tubes: Metal Culverts was the only bid

Bridge Packages: Oden Enterprise for 30’ x 18’ bridge $24,805.53; 40’ x 18’ bridge $33, 035.35

M&P Trucking: York Township $23.18 per ton for 1” and 1 /4 clean

Hyle Trucking: Elm Township $24.60

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per ton 1 ¼” modified

Grant Township

$21.60 per ton 1 ¼” surface

Joiner Construction:

Liberty Township

$25.85 per ton 1” or 1 ¼” clean

Sherman Township

$25.85 per ton 1 ¼” surface

Putnam County Products:

Jackson Township

$25.86 per ton 1” clean

Richland Township

$26.84 per ton 1” clean

York Township

$24.65 per ton 1” clean

Hinnen Hauling:

Richland Township

$40 per ton 1” clean

Wilson Township

$34.50 per ton 1” clean

York Township

$28.50 per ton 1” clean

Sherman Township

$29.85 per ton 1 ¼” sur-

face

Jackson Township $31.65 per ton 1” clean

Shane made a motion to accept all lowest bids as best bids. Gerald 2nd All in favor. Motion passed.

Commission asked Christy to e-mail Ivan and have him review and make necessary changes to the easement contract from Roseline.

[signed]

Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner

Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner, Christy Brooks, County Clerk Date: 3/13/23

Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Awarded to Three PC Departments

Submitted by Ben Webster, Fire Program Supervisor, MDC

Funding has been awarded for this year’s Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants. One hundred sixty-one fire departments will receive reimbursement of up to $4,500 to assist with the purchase of personal protective equipment, communications equipment and wildland fire suppression equipment to help increase the fire departments capacity to suppress wildfires safely and efficiently. The total funding awarded to Missouri fire departments through the matching funds grant program this year is $455,321.

In Putnam County, the following fire departments received funding:

York Township Fire Prevention District, $1,000 for three handheld radios, one vehicle radio and two vehicle antennas.

NRCS Missouri Announces Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

Columbia, MO, March 16, 2023 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service

(NRCS) is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) has been posted to www.grants.gov.

petition in fiscal year (FY) 2023. For FY 2023, NRCS accepts proposals that address one or more of the state priorities listed below:

• Urban Agricultural Production and Community Food Sources

• Use of Drone Technology in Farming Systems

• Drainage Water Management Systems

Liberty Township Fire Prevention District, $859 for one leaf blower, two LED landing zone kits, one low level strainer

Elm Township Fire Protection District, $3,004.98 for eight pairs gloves with long cuffs, four pairs extraction gloves, eight yellow helmets, two leaf blowers, one collapsible bladder water tank, one light bar, four 3” spanner wrenches and 12 collapsible spanner wrenches.

Fire departments are required to match 50% of the funds which are provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the US Forest Service, Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. Throughout the last 30 years, over $9 million has been distributed to rural fire departments to help them increase the safety of their firefighters and provide them with much needed wildland firefighting equipment.

The family of Shirley Williams want to thank everyone that showered her with cards to help celebrate her 100th birthday, as well as our church family for your participation in this celebration

CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers, into government technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands.

A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Missouri CIG com-

Hay School ...

At least 10% of the total funds available for CIG in FY 2023 is set aside for proposals from Historically Underserved producers, veteran farmers or ranchers, or community-based organizations comprised of or representing these entities. Proposed projects must be performed in Missouri and may be between 1 and 3 years in duration.

Applicants must submit their applications via www.grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 7, 2023. The agency anticipates making selections by June 21, 2023, and it expects to execute awards by October 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. To learn more about or apply, please visit https:// www.grants.gov/web/ grants/search-grants.html?keywords=Missouri.

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Topics include Forages for North Missouri, Quality Issues; Hay Testing; Cattle and Horse Nutrition, Storage and Feed Management; Economics of Stored Forages; and Fertility Management.

Registration for the school is due by March 24, 2023. A minimum

of 15 participants is required to hold the school. Contact Darla Campbell at 660-457-3469 or campbelld@missouri. edu for cost and questions.

The Schuyler County Community Center is located at 308 Main Street, Glenwood, MO.

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

Jackie S. Vestal

Jackie S. Vestal, 81, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

He was born August 18, 1941, to Harold “Jack” Eugene and Dora Frances Vestal in Unionville, Missouri.

He graduated from Putnam County High School.

He married Mari-Lea McFee on May 17, 1969.

Jackie was a firearm enthusiast whose love of hunting began as a young boy. He shared this love with his children and grandchildren.

He was known to bring home wild animals, a few to mention were baby raccoons, turtles, and squirrels. He loved his bird dogs, horses and mules. His dream was to have a farm so his family could experience the things he loved. He enjoyed watching his family have those experiences. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were everything to him. He always had a positive attitude, and he was the life of every party. You never saw him without a smile on his face.

He began working in asphalt when he was 18 years old and did not retire until he was 74 years old. He is a legend in the asphalt world. His employees loved working for him and a lot of them say, “he was the best boss they ever had”.

He was preceded in death by his wife MariLea; parents, Jack and Frances; brother, Keith Vestal.

Survivors include his

Sprigg Cemetery Meeting

The annual meeting of the Sprigg Cemetery will be held April 1, 2023 at 9a.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.

Unionville Granite Works

daughter and her children, Pam (Andy), Wyatt and Maddison Blevins; daughter and her children, Robin (Chris), Ashley and Tara Crawford; son and his children, Robert, Jacilynne and Jacey Vestal; daughter and her children, Patricia, Josh (Makayla) and Justin Brown; great-grandchildren, William and Olivia Krause, Jameson, Dawson, and Cayson Brown.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Shepherd’s Chapel at shepherdschapel.com or the Thompson Cemetery, mail donations to Connie Noland, 16705 State Hwy 149, Livonia, Missouri 63551. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer. com.

VA Shuttle Back in Service

Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

March 22, 1955 –Buck Nelson of Mountain View reported that the space aliens visited his farm for a fourth time. This time they left a stone circle as a symbol of their Twelve Laws of God. They told him to be ready for a trip into space in April.

Championship for Division II schools. It is even more special because the football team at NWMS also won the National Championship earlier in the school year!

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Open Monday through Thursday by Appointment, and Walk- ins on Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Call Mason at 660.947.2681 to

2272 Main St., Unionville MO 63565

Submitted by

Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer

The Trenton VA shuttle is back up and running. It will be running every Wednesday starting March 22. For a ride, please call (660) 359-2078.

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The following information is needed:

1) Your last four

2) Good call back number

3) Place and time of your appointment

4) How many people will be going

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To reserve your seat for this highly sought after class you must call or text the Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency Director, Dennis Goldsmith, at (660) 265-5619 or email

him at monranch@grm. net. Reserving a seat for the class will not commit you to attending the class, but the class may not be held if fewer than 15 people reserve a seat in advance.

March 23, 1903 – Automobile license plates came to Missouri on this day. The same legislation set a state speed limit of nine miles per hour and required automobiles to sound a horn or a bell before passing a horse-drawn vehicle.

March 24, 1961 – The nightclub district known as Gaslight Square was created and it proved to be the incubator for a great deal of Missouri talent.

March 25, 2017 – The basketball team at Northwest Missouri State University won the National

March 26, 1963 – On this day Auggie Busch “loudly insulted” Walt Disney because Disney wouldn’t sell beer in his proposed new park in St. Louis. Disney decided to open his new facility in Orlando.

March 27, 2020 – The Governor called out the Missouri National Guard to provide services to areas with COVID-19.

March 28, 1899 – The Buffalo Reflex reported that the most popular children’s games were Sour Grapes & Possum Pi.

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March 2023 Clinic Schedule

- PCMH PharmacyOpen Monday - Friday 9:00 AM -5:30 PM

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Rural Health Clinic - 660-947-7373

1926 Oak St., Monday - Friday 8 am - Noon & 1 pm - 5 pm

Stephen Casady, DO Family Practice

Thomas Williams, DO Family Practice

Nathan Baughman, MSN, FNP-BC Family Practice

Debbie Wardlow, FNP-BC Family Practice

McIntire

Specialty Clinic - 660-947-2425

Philip McIntire, DO - General Surgery

Tonia Nerini, NP-C - Rheumatolog

Erin Maclin, Psy.D. - Psychology

Lary Ciesmier, DO - Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Dana Valencia, MD - Cardiology

Deborah Holte, D.P.M. - Foot Specialist & Podiatrist

Nathan Kenyon, MD - Pain Management

Pitch In and Pick Up During

fort to ensure a litter-free nation.

Volunteers sought to help clean up Missouri roadways

JEFFERSON CITY –The clocks have sprung forward and that means it’s time to spring into seasonal cleaning on Missouri’s roadways. In this transition between winter and spring, the Missouri Department of Transportation turns its attention to the trash on Missouri’s roadsides. No MOre Trash! Bash is an annual outreach of MoDOT’s year-round litter control efforts that encourages all Missourians to “pitch in and pick up” during the month of April. The campaign is designed to help curb the costs of litter control and is timed to clear the roads of trash and debris before the start of mowing season.

In 2022, MoDOT spent $7.7 million to remove litter from more than 385,000 acres of right of way along nearly 34,000 state highway

miles. For 2023, the work of MoDOT crews and additional litter pickup contracts in Kansas City and St. Louis are expected to bring that total to more than $9 million.

“We’re hoping all Missourians will pitch in and pick up trash this April to help us clean Missouri’s roadsides during our annual No MOre Trash! Bash,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer. “You don’t have to be part of a regular Adopt-A-Highway volunteer group to organize a one-time volunteer effort.”

According to a 2020 study by Keep America Beautiful, there were close to 24 billion pieces of litter on the nation’s roadways. That study concluded that if littering were to stop today and waste was properly managed, every American would only need to pick up 152 pieces of litter in a single unified ef-

MoDOT will provide trash bags and safety vests to anyone who volunteers to take part in the No MOre Trash! Bash. Regionally, events will be announced to encourage community groups, clubs or individuals to join in the litter pickup.

“Missouri was one of the first states in the country to implement the Adopt-A-Highway program,” Allmeroth said. “This innovative volunteer program has recruited volunteers who perform about $1 million a year in litter cleanup. Every section served by adopters allows MoDOT to devote resources to other much-needed tasks.”

Currently, there are more than 5,300 groups and 50,000 volunteers who have adopted more than 6,200 miles of roadway. Adopt-AHighway groups include commercial and private enterprises; civic and non-profit organizations; families and individuals.

While MoDOT encourages all Missourians to participate in the No

MOre Trash! Bash, there are other simple ways to help eliminate trash along the state’s roadways:

*Don’t litter. Keep a bag for trash in your car or truck and wait to dispose of it properly. Littering is a class A misdemeanor in Missouri. Anyone convicted of littering may be imprisoned in the county jail for up to one year and fined up to $1,000 per incident. Illegal disposal of solid waste may be punishable as a Class D felony with fines of $20,000 or higher.

*Secure your load. Make sure nothing blows out or gets bumped into the roadway. In addition to creating litter, unsecured loads can be a safety hazard to the vehicles behind you. Missouri statutes (Missouri Revised Statutes 307.010) and various city ordinances require all loads in transport must be secured. Trailers without sides must be completely covered by tarps, truck tailgates must be up and the disposal items cannot be hanging off the vehicle in any way. Any

vehicle without its load completely covered will be assessed a $25 unsecured load fee.

To learn more about

how you can safely participate, visit www.modot.org/adopt-highway or call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636).

How to Prepare for Tornado Season

By Riley Anderson, ServiceMaster Restore

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tornado season in the United States lasts from March through July. In southern states, peak tornado occurrence is March through May, while peak months in northern states are during the summer. Tornadoes are most likely between 3 and 9 p.m. but have occurred at all hours.

The U.S. sees roughly 1,200 tornadoes per year and Missouri is one of the states that see the most tornadoes, averaging 56 tornados a year.

ServiceMaster Restore, a global leader in natural disaster response and restoration services for both residential and commercial clients is an expert in early preparedness and offers the following insight to help U.S. residents understand the telltale signs of an impending storm and Top 3 “to do’s” to prepare in advance.

>> UNDERSTAND these warning signs:

Dark skies, possibly tinted green

-- A long, rotating cloud, known as a funnel

-- Roaring noises

-- Hail Debris >>DO this:

-- Designate a shelter – Establish shelter zones at home and work. If your home has a safe room, you already have a designated emergency shelter, otherwise look for a secure place underground, like a basement or cellar. If these options aren’t available, choose a small room without windows, such as a closet, on the lowest level of the structure.

-- Create an emergency kit — Kits should include canned food, bottled water, essential medications, blankets, a radio, flashlights, batteries and spare clothes.

-- Charge all cell phones and have back-up batteries – Your electricity may go out and having a phone to call for emergency services or check up on loved ones will be key. A portable backup battery charger can be used to recharge your phone or other devices needed during the storm, such as a radio or flashlight.

“Make the world a better place one person at a time. Start with yourself.”

Vote C.L. Vestal for Putnam Co. RI School Board

If elected, candidate Vestal assures the community he will focus on the following:

1. SAFE learning environment for all students

2. Academic achievement

3. Emphasis on community engagement

4. The reinforcement of moral values in the school system

5. Being more conservative with finances

6. Support for teachers, aids and assistants

7. More support for the arts and athletics

Now it is your turn! I ask the community to carefully regard each candidate that has presented themselves. Weigh each with consideration they deserve, and if you agree with even one point on the focus list; vote C.L. Vestal on April 4, 2023 Faith based Understanding. Together we can make a difference!!!

-- Linda Poindexter

COUNTY CLERK’S NOTICE OF APRIL 4TH, 2023

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

STATE OF MISSOURI

COUNTY OF PUTNAM

Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election will be held in Putnam County, Missouri on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and that such election is being called by the County of Putnam, and the State of Missouri. Said General Municipal Election will be held on April 4, 2023 with polls opening at 6:00 a.m. and remaining open until 7:00 p.m. The list of issues and names of properly filed candidates are listed below.

SAMPLE BALLOT

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023

PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that the General Municipal Election will be held in the County of Putnam on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 as certified to this office by the participating entities of Putnam County. The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially the following form.

PUTNAM COUNTY

COUNTY SALES TAX

Shall Putnam County, Missouri impose a countywide sales tax of three percent (3%) on all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in Putnam County, Missouri?

PUTNAM COUNTY R-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION

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THREE YEAR TERM

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Shall the City of Unionville, Missouri impose a local use tax at the same rate as the local sales tax, currently at a rate of 1.875% provided that, if any local sales tax is reduced or raised by voter approval, the respective local use tax also shall be reduced or raised by the same action?

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Shall the City of Unionville, Missouri, issue its combined waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds in the amount of $3,000,000 for the purpose of extending and improving its combined waterworks and sewerage system, including the acquisition of any necessary land and rights of way, the cost of operation and maintenance of said combined waterworks and sewerage system and the principal of and interest on said revenue bonds to be payable solely from the revenues derived by the City from the operation of its combined waterworks and sewerage system, including all future improvements and extensions thereto?

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NO ELECTION as per RMSo 115.124

If the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office is equal to the number of positions in that office to be filled by the election and no ballot measure is placed on the ballot, no election shall be held for such office, and the candidates shall assume the responsibilities of their offices at the same time and in the same manner as if they had been elected. The following contains the names of the candidates that shall assume the responsibilities of office under this section.

Unionville Special Road District

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Lincoln Township

Lisa Shahan - Trustee

David Shahan - Clerk

Chad Wyant

Rick Stottlemyre

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Gene Nussbaum

Newtown Harris RIII School Board

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Judy Lynn Shelton

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Putnam County Memorial Hospital Board

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Missouri’s Third District

Danny Busick, State Representative

Open enrollment HB253

Open enrollment for public schools has been the hot topic in the 2023 session of the Missouri House of Representatives. This past week it passed in the House with the minimum number of required “yea” votes, 82. This subject tends to divide Republicans as much any subject. That divide is rather cordial and not heated. The divide falls along the lines mostly of suburban vs. rural.

Many of the rural representatives are concerned this bill will force consolidation. Consolidation is not a cost saving measure. It will not save the state one dollar. It only means a bigger piece of the pie for bigger schools. If someone says, “we don’t need all of these little schools”. They are usually saying,

“I don’t care about your school, my school needs more money”. I fight any measure that makes consolidation more likely.

I do not believe the bill sponsor is pushing this bill to force consolidation. His concern is failing schools. That is an admiral goal. But many of the changes that are needed to force failing schools to improve makes life more difficult for small rural school that aren’t failing. More paperwork, more red tape, and more cost for rural school is my reason to vote “no” on open enrollment.

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 pre-

viously 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 Dis-

trict. 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

43 would require any constitutional measure referred to the voters of Missouri to receive approval from 60% of the voters in order to pass.

As we have reached the halfway point in the Missouri legislative session, there is still a lot of work to be done. As you may have heard, Senate Bill 49, which would ban a physician or health care provider from providing gender transition procedures to any minor or refer any minor to another health care provider for such procedures, including puberty blocking drugs, hormones and gender reassignment surgeries, was laid over. This past week, the Senate has spent a large portion of its time debating this bill and, because of a filibuster, SB 49 was not able to be perfected. However, this does not

mean the debate is over or the bill is dead. In fact, SB 49 can be brought up at any time going forward and would still have the same effective date if it were signed into law. I support these bans and I support SB 49.

Another priority that will be making its way to the Missouri Senate are the budget bills, House Bills 1-20, which appropriate money to Missouri’s state governmental departments. I expect them to be passed by the Missouri House of Representatives and sent to the Missouri Senate towards the end of March, at which point the Senate Appropriations Committee will start making changes. The constitutional deadline to pass the budget is May 5.

Looking forward, in addition to SB 49, the Missouri Senate can begin debate on modifying the initiative petition process. Currently, House Joint Resolution

The Senate Local Government and Elections Committee has heard testimony for a number of bills that would alter the way initiative petitions proposing constitutional amendments are approved. I expect that changes to HJR 43 will happen during debate.

Another bill that came over from the Missouri House of Representatives is House Bill 115. This bill would allow physical therapists with a doctorate of physi-

cal therapy or 5 years of clinical experience to evaluate and initiate treatment on a patient without a referral from a physician. This measure would remove unnecessary and burdensome regulations, which will save the patient time and money.

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

Bridge Replacement Project Set to Begin on Missouri Route 6 in Adair Co. Over Chariton River

HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, Monday, March 20, crews began setting signs in preparation for work to begin on the bridge replacement project located on Missouri Route 6 over the Chariton River, one mile east of Missouri Route 149 near Novinger in Adair County.

“Only occasional lane closures are anticipated with no additional traffic impacts until later this fall. The new bridge will be constructed on the south side of the existing structure. After the new bridge is complete, a 28-

day closure is expected in order to complete work on tie-ins and approaches,” said Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Amy Crawford. Included in the contract is an additional project for the removal of the bridge on U.S. Route 136, located over an abandoned railroad 1.2 miles west of U.S. Route 63, near Lancaster in Schuyler County. This work is anticipated to begin in June and will require a 35-day closure. Emery Sapp & Sons was awarded the contract last fall in the amount of $6,148,918.

For more information on this and other projects in your area, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Center toll-free at 1-888ASK MODOT (2756636). You can also visit us online at www.modot. mo.gov/northeast.

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MDC Recommends Avoiding

Invasive Callery Pear Tree During Spring Planting

Missouri Adults Can Now Earn an Accredited High School Diploma Online for Free

New adult high school completion program seeks to improve lives and communities

Missouri’s state tree, the flowering dogwood (pictured), is a great alternative to the Callery pear and produces similar white blooms in the spring. Photo credit: MDC

Nonnative Callery pears multiply quickly and crowd out native Missouri tree species.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The spring season is underway and many Missouri plants and trees will be blooming with life and color. Unfortunately, one invasive tree species will soon be prominent along roadways and other natural open areas: the Callery pear tree. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges the public to avoid this nonnative tree species when shopping for a new tree this spring.

The Callery pear, also known as the Bradford pear, Cleveland Select, Autumn Blaze, or Aristocrat, is a highly invasive tree that multiples quickly and crowds out Missouri native plants.

“The Callery pear rose to fame as a popular ornamental landscape tree in the 1960s because it was inexpensive, it grew fast, and it provided white blooms in the spring,” said MDC Forestry Field Programs Supervisor Russell Hinnah. “But that’s where the list of benefits ends. Different varieties of the tree were planted close to each other, they cross-pollinated, and spread everywhere.”

Callery pears’ ability to cross-pollinate is why many roadsides, rightsof-way, parks, and other natural areas are filled with white blooms every spring.

The trees are infamous for the stinky smell, but also have poor branch structure. They don’t fare well in bad weather, often losing limbs or splitting apart.

MDC encourages homeowners and landscapers to grow native when picking a tree to plant this spring.

“The best decision is to plant a tree species native to Missouri, and there are several great trees to substitute,” said Hinnah. “Serviceberry trees produce similar white blooms in the spring and they have small red fruits that attract wildlife.”

Other great alternatives include American plum, hawthorn, eastern redbud, and Missouri’s state tree, the flowering dogwood. Hawthorns provide bountiful fruit and attractive fall color, while dogwoods thrive in shady areas, but can be difficult to grow.

Jefferson City, MO: Over 455,000 Missourians left high school without earning a diploma. Now, through a new program from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, those adults will have the opportunity to finish high school 100% online and at no cost through the Missouri Workforce Diploma Program.

Graduation Alliance has been selected as an adult high school diploma provider, made possible with the passage of SB718 by the 101st Missouri General Assembly. This program offers Missouri adults aged 21 and older the opportunity to earn their diploma for free while completing their coursework online, when and where it works best for them. Adult students will also receive support from teachers, 24/7 tutors, and a personal Academic Coach who monitors pace and progress.

“Going back to high school as an adult is challenging for a myriad of reasons,” Graduation Alliance CEO Ron Klaus-

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

ner said. “Our goal is to remove as many barriers to graduation as possible and give students access to a high-quality education with a robust support system made up of people who understand the unique challenges of adult learners.”

Graduation Alliance is accredited by Cognia, and successful graduates will receive an accredited traditional high school diploma that will be accepted by employers, colleges and universities, and the U.S. military. Adult students also have the opportunity to earn career certifications to further their education and build employability skills while earning their high school diploma.

“A high school diploma is a terrific milestone

but not the final destination,” Klausner said. “By providing students with opportunities to earn a credential simultaneous to their diploma, they will graduate with more confidence and preparedness for the workforce.”

Graduation Alliance provides workforce diploma programs in several states and is positioned to make a positive impact on Missouri adults living without a high school diploma. Nearly a quarter (24.7%) of adults over 25 without a high school diploma were living in poverty in 2020 — the largest group of people in poverty by educational attainment — according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

“Based on survey data collected six to nine months after program completion, 76% of our graduates have access to new or better jobs or promotions,” Klausner said. “They also reported wage increases, better

opportunities for continuing education, and increased access to employer-sponsored healthcare. Graduation Alliance workforce diploma programs have a track record of improving students’ lives and the communities they live in.”

To qualify, you must be 21 years of age or older, be a Missouri resident, have access to a computer and the internet, and have not completed a GED or another high school equivalency. For more information and to sign up, visit MissouriDiploma.com.

About Graduation Alliance: Since 2007, Graduation Alliance has given schools and communities across the nation the resources and support needed to help individuals reach their educational and career goals. For more information about Graduation Alliance, visit GraduationAlliance.com.

ESTATE & TOOL AUCTION

SATURDAY MARCH 25th, 10:00 A.M.

Sale location: 16897 St. Hwy 5, Unionville, MO

Nancy Childers Bruce Estate & Guest Consignors

TRUCK/TRAILER/BUILDING: 1979 Ford ½ ton, a/t, 2wd, reg. Cab, 400 V8, 97k miles,straight truck, runs good, 5ftx10ft utility trailer-w/ ramp gate-good tires-ready to go, NEW 10’x16’ metal bldg-6ft roll up door, ANTIQUES: Victorian marble top highboy, Victorian high back chair, large walnut frame beveled mirror, lg pottery bowls, 6’ pine hand carved cabinet,marble top 3 drawer, victorian marble top chest of drawers, wooden fruit box, 10 pcs. Granite, Tall & Co. milk bottles and carrier, Griswold corn bread pans, Keen Kutter meat grinders, cream cans, wrought iron plant stands, steel wheels, handmade chest, wrought iron lamp, oak highchair, victorian (checkerboard) sofa table, victorian commode, smoke stand, small buffet, childs rocker, cast iron weather vane, enamel top kitchen table, mahogany plant stand, Nancy personal riding chaps and boots.

FURNITURE/HOUSEHOLD: Longaberger Collection-baskets-glasses-jars-trays-pottery-vases-bowlspurse-mugs, GE gas dryer, 36” sink, end tables, 4 drawer dresser, spring steel chairs, horse decor, bulldog statue collection, blonde kitchen table w/ 6 chairs, 3pc red wicker, pr. matching wicker chairs, 30 hand carved wooden Santas, 32” flat screen, dishes, non stick cookware, sm. & xl kennels, framed prints, paintings, small kitchen appliances, luggage, TOOLS/OUTDOOR: 2-SnapOn cordless impact guns, batteries, chargers, Milwaukee charger, Sioux air tools, pipe threader, new hydraulic cylinders, retractable air hoses, Blue Point and Williams wrenches, elec. hand tools, tabletop tile saw, manual tile cutter, socket sets, asst. Hand tools, cordless impact, 12v elec scissor jacks, floor jack, bottle jacks, automotive fluids, wheelbarrow, gas cans, Mac tool chest, 4” vice, 6” vice, B&D jigsaw, Dewalt grinder, portable jointer, hydraulic garage stool, new implement seats, post drivers, jumper cables, Cabelas fire pit, **Announcements made sale day take precedence over printed material.**Climate controlled bldg**Concessions by Aunt Denise’s Bakery**Full listing and photos on our “SANDS AUCTION” FB page

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Aging Workers are in Demand

by John Grimaldi, Association of Mature

American Citizens

WASHINGTON, DC, Mar 17 -- It’s a given that the state of the U.S. economy over the past several years has caused many elders in our population to go back to work or, for those who

are already in the workplace, to keep their jobs as long as they can. The inflationary cycle triggered by the policies of the Biden administration didn’t make it easy for older workers to make ends meet. The cost of living has increased considerably over the past

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two years. But, according to a survey conducted by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, “almost half of Baby Boomer workers (49 percent) expect to or already are working past age 70 or do not plan to retire. Their reasons for doing so are almost as likely to be healthy aging-related (78 percent) as financial-related (82 percent).”

The first boomers, those of us born between 1946 and 1964, celebrated our 65th birthdays in 2011 but many of them opted to keep working. The online employment agency, Indeed, says these aging workers are in demand. For one thing, “Baby boomers often aim to work as long as it takes to reach their goals and try to differentiate themselves by attaining the promotion, raise or acknowledgment they want ... This generation has experienced the benefits of hard work and dedication, which is something they expect from their employer.”

in 2060. The American Psychological Association reports that, going forward, “older adults will live longer than ever before: One out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90. This demographic shift has moved the focus of researchers, health care providers and policymakers from how to extend the lifespan to ways to improve the quality of our later years. Staying healthy, active and productive are admirable goals for our nation’s older adults. However, society’s view of ‘old age’ has not always kept up with the reality of being old in America. Many current beliefs about aging were based on information that is no longer valid given recent scientific advances.”

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The P.C. Café appreciates the support of the following businesses, organizations, and individuals for providing meals for the Senior Citizens in Putnam County

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If you are interested in becoming a Meal Champion for older adults, please contact Mary Clapham at the P.C. Café and Resource Center

What makes senior citizens particularly valued members of the American workforce? Reliability, maturity and professionalism. The senior services organization, Vantage Aging, says that this results “in a strong work ethic. With an older worker, you often find yourself with someone who works hard to get the job done right.

It is estimated that the aging of the U.S. will continue for another four decades during which the numbers of the 65-yearold population will increase by more than 37 million, increasing from 46 million today to more than 98 million

The aging process is not kind to the elderly. Many of us will have memory issues, we might find some complex chores are harder than they used to be and we might have difficulty staying focused. But the National Institute on Aging [NIA] tells us that “aging may also bring positive cognitive changes. For example, many studies have shown that older adults have more extensive vocabularies and greater knowledge of the depth of meaning of words than younger adults.” However, the NIA also points out that “despite the changes in cognition that may come with age, older adults can still do many of the things they have enjoyed their whole lives. Research shows that older adults can still: learn new skills, form new memories and Improve vocabulary and language skills.”

Share the Harvest efforts help fill many food-pantry freezers with free venison. In coordination with STH processor Green City Foods, Putnam County Ministerial Alliance and the Pantry for Adair County received 1,700 pounds of venison donated by deer hunters. Pictured delivering the donated venison is Sullivan County Conservation Agent Katie Potter. Photo credit: MDC

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) thank the thousands of Missouri deer hunters who donated 235,169 pounds of venison to the state’s Share the Harvest program this past deer season, including 4,936 whole deer.

MDC and CFM also thank the participating meat processors throughout the state who grind the donated deer meat into ready-to-use packages, and the many sponsors who financially support the program. The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians all around the state. Meat-processing fees are covered entirely or in part by numerous local sponsors, along with statewide sponsors that include Shelter Insurance, Bass Pro Shops, Feeding Missouri, and MDC.

Share the Harvest is coordinated by MDC and CFM and has been helping feed hungry Missou-

rians for more than 30 years. Since the program was started in 1992, it has provided nearly 5 million pounds of lean, healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians. To get Share the Harvest venison, contact local food banks or food pantries.

“Hunters started Share the Harvest more than 30 years ago because they saw a need in their communities,” said MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley. “And hunters remain the driving force behind this popular program that helps feed our fellow Missourians who are in need. We sincerely thank the thousands of deer hunters who support Share the Harvest, along with the many participating meat processors and sponsors who help make it possible.”

CFM Executive Director Tyler Schwartze added, “The donated venison stays in the local areas where the deer were harvested so it truly is helping out neighbors in need. We greatly ap-

“You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.”

-- Marianne Williamson

Brookfield Army Veteran Recognized for Atomic Bomb Volunteer

Missouri Pork Association Seeking 2023 Summer Intern Applicants

Columbia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for their Summer, 2023 Internship Program. Up to two college students will be selected for the program, and work full time in the Columbia, Missouri office from mid-May through mid-August.

The program allows students to obtain training in a real world set-

ting to develop personal, organizational, and public relations skills and experiences. A variety of duties are assigned to each intern—all with differing levels of responsibility. The MPA Internship Program is open to those who have completed at least two years (four semesters) of college courses. Compensation schedules are in line with oth-

er comparable programs.

The deadline for applications and three letters of recommendation is March 27, 2023.

The summer intern(s) will attend multiple MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit Jackpot shows and plan the fundraising auction; manage the Missouri Youth Pork Institute, Swine Health Symposium and Missouri Pork Classic Golf Tourna-

ment; attend Missouri State Fair events; and other duties as they arise.

To learn more about the MPA Internship Program, or to complete an application, visit http://www.mopork. com/youth/MPA-internship-program/. You may also contact Diane Slater, director of communications, at (573) 4458375 or send an e-mail to diane@mopork.com.

MDC Invites Landowners to March 28

Webinar on Wildlife Cooperatives

Terry Collins, Commander of Brookfield American Legion Post 182, presenting Clarence Dodd with a certificate and coin commemorating his service as an Atomic Veteran. Photo credit: R. L. Thomas

Submitted by R. L.

Thomas

Clarence Dodd, of Brookfield was recently recognized by the Department of Defense as an Atomic Veteran with a certificate and coin commemorating his service. Clarence says that he remembers it well. It was 4:30 on the morning of 19 May, 1953, in the Nevada desert. He and 500 other “volunteers” were standing in shoulder-high trenches; 4,000 feet from the detonation site. There were five trenches with 100 men in each trench. Clarence says that he was the last

one in his trench. They did not know what to expect. Even though they covered their faces with their hands, and were in a crouched position, when the nuclear device was detonated, he said that you could easily sense the light from the explosion. Shortly after, they felt the explosion and the blast from the air pressure. Clarence was happy to have survived and could only think of his wife. Clarence is shown in the photo with the certificate. Clarence is also a World War II and Korean War Veteran.

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MDC and the National Deer Association invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join a free, live webinar via Zoom to learn about wildlife cooperatives on March 28 at 6 p.m. at short. mdc.mo.gov/4g2. Photo credit: MDC

MDC and the National Deer Association will explain wildlife cooperatives and their benefits, answer questions, and offer testimonials from participating landowners.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join a free, live webinar via Zoom on wildlife cooperatives

on Tuesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. MDC and NDA staff will explain wildlife cooperatives, what they are, and how they can be beneficial for wildlife and habitat management on private property. The free webinar will also include first-hand accounts of landowner experiences with wildlife cooperatives.

Save this link and click on it March 28 at 6 p.m. to join the free, live webinar on wildlife cooperatives: short. mdc.mo.gov/4g2. For those who have not used

Zoom on their selected device, click the link ahead of time and follow the prompts to install the free Zoom software.

MDC and NDA will also offer additional free, live Zoom webinars on deer and deer management in the future as part of MDC’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). All are welcome to participate, even if not enrolled in DMAP. Save these links and click on them at the time to join the free, live webinars:

Deer Surveys on May 30 at 6 p.m. at zoom.us/ j/83130071914#success

Deer Aging Techniques on July 25 6 p.m. at zoom.us/ j/87530565870#success

Using Data to Inform Deer Management on Sept 12 at 6 p.m. at zoom. us/j/81780816373#success

MDC’s free Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) can help landowners manage deer on their properties by allowing them and hunters they designate to buy additional firearms permits to take antlerless deer on the properties above and beyond regular-season harvest lim-

its. DMAP also provides landowners with science-based methods and information to address a spectrum of other local deer-management goals, including Quality Deer Management (QDM) objectives.

“For some landowners, deer cause crop damage and other problems, even with deer removals through regular hunting seasons and damage authorizations,” said MDC Deer Biologist Kevyn Wiskirchen, who coordinates DMAP. “And some landowners need additional tools for achieving their deer-management goals for their properties. The program’s main goal is to maintain healthy deer populations while balancing landowner needs.”

Wiskirchen added that any private property of at least 500 acres located outside of municipal boundaries, regardless of the owner’s legal residence, is eligible for the program. For properties inside the boundaries of a city or town, at least 40 acres are required. Individual parcels of land, regardless of ownership, may be combined to satisfy the acreage requirements as long as no parcel of land is more than a half-mile (by air) from the boundary of another parcel being combined to form an enrolled DMAP property.

To learn more about DMAP, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/ dmap, or contact your local MDC private land conservationist or conservation agent.

Youth Employment Increasing as Employers Fill Jobs

Jefferson City – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards (DLS) has identified a concerning increase in the number of complaints related to youth employment.

From 2021 to 2022, the number of complaints increased from 19 to 67 – more than a 250% increase.

As employers struggle to fill available jobs with individuals over age 18, they appear to be turning to young workers between the ages of 14 and 18 to fill the gap. The number of work certifications among those ages 14-15 increased by 45% from 2021 to 2022 – from 6,997 to 10,152.

“The Division emphasizes ensuring our youth have a safe working environment,” said Todd Smith, division director. “Fortunately, we haven’t experienced an associated rise in workplace injuries. However, over 2,200 injuries to workers aged 14 to 18 were serious enough that they were required to be reported to our Division of Workers’ Compensation.”

Employing young people comes with additional rules as prescribed in state law. Only specific jobs are acceptable for workers ages 14 and 15, including office/clerical work, retail, maintenance/janitorial services, food service and vehicle cleaning services. In

each case, a work certificate or work permit is required.

To obtain a work certificate, the student’s parent/guardian, employer and school official must complete portions of the certificate, then provide a copy to the Division of Labor Standards’ Youth Employment section.

While school is generally in session (Labor Day to June 1), workers ages 14 and 15 may only work between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., no more than 8 hours on non-school days, no more than 3 hours on school days, and no more than 6 days each week.

During the summer, from June 1 to Labor Day, workers ages 14 and 15 may work between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., no more than 8 hours on non-school days, and no more than 6 days each week. The total amount of work hours allowed in a week may be more restrictive under federal law.

If an employer is not following the rules above, a complaint may be filed with the Division of Labor Standards. To ensure the safety and welfare of our working youth, the Youth Employment Section aggressively pursues those who attempt to violate the state’s child labor laws. Complaints may also be made by calling (573) 751-3403 or by emailing youthemployment@labor.mo.gov.

Sales Tax on April Ballot

Putnam County Commission is letting voters decide whether the county should collect a 3% sales tax on purchases of recreational marijuana within the county.

When voters approved Amendment 3 last November legalizing the sale of marijuana in Missouri, they also approved a provision within that Amendment allowing governing bodies to impose a sales tax on the retail sale of adult use marijuana. However, county governments must take the extra step of holding an election before collecting the tax. The issue will be on the ballot April 4.

The sales tax would apply only to the retail sales of adult recreational use marijuana within Putnam County.

Ballot language: “Shall Putnam County, Missouri impose a countywide sales tax of three percent (3%) on all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in Putnam County?”

Hawley and Braun Introduce New Legislation to Protect Consumers and Community Banks from Big Bank Failures

WASHINGTON -Following recent news of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) bailout of two failed banks, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (RMo.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting Consumers from Bailouts Act to protect consumers from new fees and to force the big banks to face up to their mistakes. The Biden administration announced that they will impose “special assessment” fees on banks across the country to pay for the Silicon Valley Bank bailout.

“Consumers and community banks should not have to shoulder the cost of fiscal irresponsibility by big financial institutions,” said Senator Hawley. “The Biden administration wants to take money from the American taxpayer and local banks through new fees so they can use it to bail out California billionaires. We must protect hardworking Amer-

Missouri Quilt Museum Receives Large Donation of Vintage Quilts

icans and force the big banks to pay for their own mistakes.”

“Community banks and their customers in Indiana should not be on the hook for bailing out Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank for their risky financial decisions. We need to make sure responsible community banks and regular Americans are not footing the bill for President Biden’s bank bailout,” said Senator Braun.

The Protecting Consumers from Bailouts Act would:

*Bar banks from passing to their customers the cost of any “special assessment” by the FDIC to bail out Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank

*Prevent the FDIC from levying “special assessments” on community banks to pay for bailing out the uninsured depositors of failing banks

*Allow the FDIC to claw back bonuses paid to executives of failed banks

The Missouri Quilt Museum, Hamilton, is happy to announce a donation of 350 antique and vintage quilts to their collection. The quilts are from the personal collection of Lynn and Ralph Miller.

Lynn is a self-described quilt maker, antique quilt collector, student of quilt history and a rescuer of antique/ vintage quilts and linens. Her favorites are Redwood Quilts, Mountain Mist, Kit Quilts, Star Quilts and Red, White and Green Quilts. Many of the donated quilts are of these patterns and styles. Some of the quilts date back to pre-civil war years.

Dakota Redford, curator of the Missouri Quilt Museum, says that the donation came about through another one of those “divine interventions” that has served to make the museum so popular. “This donation is the result of a casual

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comment to a freelance writer who was visiting Hamilton working on a different story, who in turn mentioned the museum to a photographer who then visited the museum and then a photo and mention of the museum appeared in a national magazine and the Millers happened to read the article and decided to learn more about the museum. And they liked what they learned!!”

“We are thrilled to be working with the Millers to make these quilts available for public viewing,” Redford said.

Information about the museum and the donation can be found on the museum’s website at www.missouriquiltmuseum.con.

The Missouri Quilt Museum is located at 300 East Bird Street in Hamilton. The museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday. There is an admission charge.

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preciate all the citizens of this great state that have made this possible over the past three decades.”

OnTuesday March 14th, P.E.O. Chapter A, Unionville, installed officers for 2023-2024.. Terry Owings served as installing officer. Those installed were (L to R) Martha Hoch, Chaplin; Rita Ingersoll, Treasurer; Jill Blanchard, Recording Secretary; Terry Owings; Claudia Jervey, Vice President and Terri Jones, President. Officers who will be installed later are Megan

Mowing Bids

Vernon Graphic Solutions is accepting bids for lawn care services for a 3-year period. Services include: Mow lawn during growing season every 7-10 days (depending on rain). Weed eat or edge parking lot/hard surfaces and sidewalks. Pick up and remove all trash or debris from property. Clean off all hard surfaces and sidewalks.

Bids need to be turned in by April 1st.

To place your bid, contact Phil Burns at 660.947.2455 ext. 8736 or email at philb@vernongraphicsolutions.com.

The National Institutes of Health state that children need protein in their diets for proper growth and development, and adults need it to maintain good health. Yet many Missourians can’t afford or can’t get to good sources of protein. Through Share the Harvest, Missouri hunters can help provide those in need with high-quality protein in the form of naturally lean, locally harvested deer meat.

For more information on STH, visit CFM at confedmo.org/share-theharvest/.

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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.

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

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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

State Historical Society of Missouri Awarded Federal Grant to Increase Access to Congressional Papers

Columbia- The National Historical Publications and Records Commission has awarded the State Historical Society of Missouri a grant to organize, describe, and make available four collections of Missouri congressional papers, including U.S. Representatives Dewey Short and Bill Emerson and U.S. Senators John Danforth and Thomas Eagleton. Archivists will process over 918 cubic feet of papers, electronic records, photographs, and audio-visual materials.

The federal grant will allow for digitization of some portions of the collections. The grant award of $347,612 requires that the State Historical Society contribute $120,487 to the nearly half-million-dollar project. The papers of Short, Emerson, Danforth, and Eagleton span almost 100 years of Missouri history from 1912-2010 and provide valuable insights into national and regional events and issues, according to Laura Jolley, assistant director, manuscripts, at the State Historical Society.

“Congressional papers are critical to our

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understanding of political and cultural shifts, and they explain the priorities, concerns, and needs of governmental entities as well as of constituents,” said Jolley. “The processing of the congressional papers will make it easier for researchers and the public to discover the history recorded within them.”

The grant cycle for the congressional archival project continues through 2025. Once these papers are fully processed, scholars will be able to navigate the collections and better understand the interactions of the state and its people with national political trends and points of view. The State Historical Society of Missouri is the depository for the papers of U.S. senators and representatives after they leave office. Many of these records, some dating back to early statehood, contain letters, travel logs, speeches, and diaries of political figures elected to represent Missouri. To learn more, visit SHSMO.org.

Collections of the State Historical Society are available to the public at six research centers in Columbia, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Rolla, Springfield, and Kansas City. The State Historical Society’s headquarters is in Columbia.

I apologize for missing last week but we (Susan and I) were enjoying the weather and baseball game in Phoenix.

MARKET ON THE SQUARE MEETING

The “Market on the Square” will be holding their annual meeting next week in Unionville. It has been very successful so we hope all vendors and other interested persons will attend.

The Market on the Square annual meeting will be held next Tuesday evening, March 28, beginning at 6 pm at the Putnam County Library here in Unionville. Agenda items will include: update on last year’s market, any new regulations, discussion of changes/needs to address and other topics. If you are interested in markets outside of Putnam County, contact the market managers or extension offices in those counties.

The market here in Unionville is one of the oldest around going back to the early 1980’s. It moved to the square several years ago and has flourished there. Vegetables, fruits, baked goods, handicrafts, and specialty items (honey, farm fresh eggs, goat soap, etc.) can be sold at the market. I hope to see all interested parties the 28th!

SOIL TESTING TIME

I realize spring is not

yet here but there are some things to begin thinking about and doing. Soil tests are one of these. Assuming the ground is not frozen or muddy, a soil test can be taken.

Garden soil tests are normally done before field ones but you can do them either way. Remember soil tests require going down 6 to 7 inches (except for no-till) and core in several spots and mix the soil together for a good sample. Soil tests are good for 3 years. Fields or gardens treated the same can have 1 sample taken up to 20 acres. Around a pint of dry soil is needed for a good test. As I have said many times, do not wait until the last minute and expect results in a day!

REMINDER

Don’t forget about the Missouri Century Farm program if your farm qualifies. You have until May 1 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.

THOUGHT: “I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them!”

Bixler 108 Listening Room

Live Music on the Square

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

For more information, go to Bixler 108 Facebook page or Contact: Tom Keedy @ 660.626.7803 or thebixler108@gmail.com The Bixler 108

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Halley Neal and Pretty Saro, Live at The Bixler 108

Listening Room, March 26

Free Storm Spotter Training Scheduled

weekly shows scheduled through November. To get updates on events and upcoming shows, check out the Bixler 108 Facebook page. Admission at the Bixler is free, but generous donations are appreciated and needed to support the artists that appear there.

Pretty Saro and Halley Neal will be featured at The Bixler 108 on March 26.

The Bixler 108 Listening Room is proud to announce its March 26, 2023 concert featuring Halley Neal and the bluegrass trio, Pretty Saro, which will be proof that folk and bluegrass music is not just a relic of some bygone era.

Halley Neal is a folk singer and songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Inspired by artists like Joni Mitchell, Halley’s sound combines inspirations of classic folk music and modern day singer-songwriters and her live shows center on themes of positivity and peace.

The Pretty Saro trio consisting of Devon Gardner (Fiddle), Alex Formento (Guitar) and Joe Everett (Bass) have been crafting their own sound out of the old time and bluegrass music that first brought them together in 2016. And since then they have been cruising around and lighting up venues and festival stages up and down the East coast. Named after an English folk ballad, Pretty Saro is now touring nationally, bringing with them the synergy and improvisational performances that have been drawing in listeners and earning them a reputation among the bluegrass scene.

Halley, a 2019 grad-

uate from Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Halley soon moved to Nashville where she was quickly recognized for her songwriting and performing talents. Her debut self-titled album was released in 2021 and her second album, “Beautiful in Blue”, dedicated to her recently deceased and beloved grandmother, was released last year.

Halley Neal appeared at the Bixler last year as part of her first national tour. “We were thrilled to have on our schedule last year and are excited to have this rising young star come back.” said Tom Keedy who is responsible for booking artists at the Bixler.

“When I first talked to Halley about coming back, she mentioned Pretty Saro and how much she admired their music and enjoyed being able to play with them. She added that they might be available to appear with her at the Bixler. And that is just what will happen on March 26”, added Keedy. This is a Sunday evening performance that begins at 6:00 pm at the Bixler 108 Listening Room on the West side of the Square in Unionville, MO.

The Bixler 108 is committed to bringing great music to Union-

ville. Live music enriches our lives, henceforth enriching our community and economy. The Bixler 108 Listening Room has

Upcoming shows include: Claudia Nygaard with David Singley opening, Friday March 31 7 PM; Lynn Hansen, Saturday April 8, 7 PM; and Chad Elliott and Catherine Fox (the Weary Ramblers) on Friday April 14, 7 PM.

For more information contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail.com with any questions.

Submitted by Dennis Goldsmith, Director, Sullivan County EMA (MILAN, Mo.) — Have you ever thought about becoming a Storm Spotter? Now is your chance. The Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service invite you to attend free Storm Spotter Training.

Storm Spotter class will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29 in the Milan Community Center, 205 N. Market Street, Milan, Mo. The class will last approximately 1½ hours. It will be presented by an experienced meteorologist from the National

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Weather Service. Various aspects of severe weather, storm spotting, and weather safety will be presented.

The training is free and available to everyone, regardless of age, where you live or education level.

Becoming an active, trained storm spotter is an excellent way to serve our community. While there is no personal commitment from attending this class, if you recognize hazardous weather on the horizon, you will be in a position to help warn your neighbors by calling 911.

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