03-24-2024 Unionville Republican

PC Health Department has Full Slate of Events for Public Health Week, April 1-7, 2024

Submitted by Jill Payne, PC Health Dept.

April 1-7, is designated as Public Health Week. The theme for this year’s celebration is, Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: “We Are All Public Health.”

The Putnam County Health Department was founded in March of 1975 and was originally located on the first floor of the Putnam County Courthouse. The first Board of Directors were appointed on October 4, 1976. Since its charter, the health department has relocated two times and grown to employ six full-time employees and two part-time /PRN employees.

The health department provides a variety of health services to the citizens of Putnam County including vaccinations, lab draws, home health services, child safety seat inspections, confidential STD/STI testing, restaurant/ lodging inspections, health screenings, CPR/AED certifications, and more.

In celebration of Public Health Week, we have scheduled a variety of events at no cost to our community:

o Monday, April 1st -Open House from 8am4pm

o Tuesday, April 2ndLiverSTAT lab draws from 8am to 2pm by appointment.

o Wednesday, April 3rd- Child Safety Seat Inspections from 9am12pm by appointment.

o Thursday, April 4th - Blood Glucose Screenings from 8am-10am, no appointment necessary.

o Friday, April 5thBlood Pressure Clinic at PC Café & Resource Center 11am-12pm.

In addition to these weekly events, we are partnering with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office to hold a Prescription Drug Take Back

Event on Friday, April 5th from 11am to 1pm at the Putnam County Café and Resource Center. The Putnam County Sheriff’s office will be onsite to collect unused or expired medications. Inhalers, lancets, insulin syringes, and liquids cannot be collected at this event. Remove the risk of accidental use of expired medications by participating in this event. There is no limit to the amount of medications you may bring in.

We are also excited to announce the return of Rabies Vaccination Clinics. Monday, April 1st through Saturday, April 6th the Unionville Veterinary Clinic and Putnam County Veterinary Clinic will be accepting a limited number of appointments for free rabies vaccinations of dogs and cats. These appointments are for Putnam County residents only. The fee for the vaccine and office visit will be covered by our office. An appointment will be required with the veterinary clinic of your choosing. Their contact information is listed below:

Putnam County Veterinary Clinic 16840 MO-5 Unionville, MO 63565

(P) 660-947-2015

Unionville Veterinary Clinic

312 N. 27th St. Unionville, MO 63565

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We hope to see you all at our open house on Monday and later throughout the week at our other events. The Putnam County Health Department is located at 103 N 18th St. in Unionville, MO. We are open Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm and can be reached by phone at 660-9472429. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

An End Of An Era

McCormack’s Service Closes Its Doors At The End Of The Month

In 1963 Dean McCormack saw a need in Putnam County and he acted on that need opening McCormack’s MFA at the location housing Buzz’s Auto on west Highway 136 in Unionville. His wife JoAnn was his number one supporter and was the bookkeeper for many years.

Dean was at that corner the rest of his career, moving across the highway in 1976.

As they grew older, Dean and JoAnn’s boys got involved in the business as well with son Mike purchasing the business in 2005.

Randy worked after school, weekends and whenever needed while in high school. Upon graduation, Randy attended college and had success in the electronics field.

Larry worked at the station before leaving the station and going into the trucking business for himself. He

operated MSM (McCormack, Smiley and Milner) Trucking from the station dispatching truck drivers for a period of time.

Son Mike found McCormack’s MFA Service to be his vocation and has fond memories of the years and changes that have taken place.

“At one time there were probably eight or ten employees working at the station. Then, they offered full service gas and full service auto and truck repairs, including tires. Then in the 80’s they added propane to the list of products to be purchased at the station.

Dean worked the station seven days a week and was open until 10:00 pm each night. “I didn’t see my dad much in those early years,” Mike recalls. “I would ride my bike from Lemons up to the station on occasion.” Closing the station on Sundays came as a result of gas rationing in the

70’s. Dean was allowed so many gallons of fuel, and that was all. He saw no need to stay open on Sundays after that.

In 1978 Mike started full time at the station and worked six days a week, keeping the station open until 9:00 each night. It wasn’t until 2023 that Mike stopped being open on Saturdays.

Dean operated a successful wrecker service with two big trucks able to handle getting even the biggest semis and tractors out of some pretty tough spots. “Dad had two big trucks and he would drive the bigger truck and I would follow in the slightly smaller truck,” explains Mike. “We would travel as far as 100 miles on occasion but we worked a lot of hours on Highway 63 around Lancaster.” Mike explained. Truckers would pull over and with little to no shoulder would often go right into the ditch.

Dean and one of his wreckers would often be called to help Unionville Granite Works set the larger monuments in area cemeteries. “That was a job I never got involved with,” Mike said with a smile. Dean also was the one to set the goal posts at the new football field.

Lawn mowers came to McCormack’s in the 1980’s when Marvin Abbott went out of the business and Dean took on the Wheelhorse and White dealership. Mike noted that Toro bought out those companies and the requirements they put on the dealers made it too difficult to continue with the mowers.

In 1986 Missouri Conservation Agent Roger Peecher approached Dean about being the check-in station for the conservation department. Between 1999 and 2001 Mike said they would check in over 1000 deer opening weekend. An event that would draw many spectators to the station in hopes of see a big buck.

“We sold hunting and fishing licenses and those were hand written in the beginning, and then they went to a machine that was similar to a credit card machine and now it’s all done online,” states Mike.

When asked what the biggest changes have been in his business Mike is quick to state the transition to computers. “You have to have a computer these days to work on most vehicles,” says Mike. He would go to classes to learn how McCormack’s ...

Mike and Tina McCormack pose with their children Shawn and Shayla in front of their landmark business, which is closing at the end of this month. Photo credit: Dennie Sheehan

MySideOf The Desk

Karen Bradshaw

If you missed Gary Griggs’ informative program on the history of railroads in Putnam County, it is available to watch on the Putnam County Historical Society Museum’s Facebook page. The only issue I have with the recording, is just how chubby this editor looked. It had me hoping the camera added 50 pounds instead of 10. Seriously though, the program was very informative and a big thank you to all who participated and supported the museum.

Currently, plans are in the works to do a re-showing of the stock car races at the Unionville track, a program on Ross Produce and hopefully, a repeat of the program on Native American artifacts. These programs as well as a repeat of the Hillbilly Hoedown are still in the planning stages. Watch this column and the Journal Notes for specific dates and times when they be-

come available.

This Thursday, March 28, a Walldogs meeting will be held at the museum at 5:15 PM and the public is encouraged to attend. The theme for the mural event is Putnam County Picture Show, so it doesn’t just center on Unionville and community input is encouraged from the citizens of the county.

Despite the snow/ sleet flurries last Friday, spring has arrived. Though, anyone who remembers the April snowstorm in the 70’s understands that Mother Nature might have a trick or two up her sleeve yet. However, as evidenced by Facebook posts, several people are starting to think seriously about the upcoming garden season and several have planted cold weather crops. When the weather is a little more stable, I might break down and at least plant some flowers.

Have a great week!

Letter to the Editor

The Putnam County Health Department is offering free colorectal cancer screenings during the month of March in recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some alarming facts – colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States and more than 90 percent of this cancer occurs in people 50 and older. It is usually asymptomatic and is often called the Silent Killer.

Now on to my story. It was March 1995 I read an article from Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, offering free colon cancer screenings. I made my husband an appoint-

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ment for tests. He was 46 years old with a family history of colon cancer. At first the was very reluctant to have the test but finally agreed to it. His screenings at Ellis Fischel was positive and he was scheduled for a colonoscopy. A large pre-cancerous polyp was removed from his colon. He had follow-ups for two years following the procedure. I am asking people to get screened whether it be at the Health Department or their local doctor/ health provider. A simple screening saved my husband from the devastating effects of colon cancer.

Nettie Lewis

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When to Speak

This morning while I was reading the account of Joseph of Arimathea asking for permission to bury Jesus’ body, I thought---Where was Joseph when they condemned Jesus? Obviously, Joseph was a sympathizer, maybe even a believer in Jesus. He was also a member of the Sanhedrin. Where was he during the “trial” that condemned Jesus? Was he out of town? Did he sit quietly and not speak up? Would/could his words have turned a bitter tide?

Early in the 1990’s our church, Swope Park Baptist in Kansas City, Missouri, purchased 130 acres of land in Southwest Kansas City to relocate. This property would give us better access and would be more centrally located to our membership. On the eastern side of that property there was an established community which we hoped would enlarge our ministry reach.

Quite by accident I learned of a community meeting of this group and dropped in to tell them of our plans. I anticipated a mild but warm welcome. Boy, was I surprised! The community did not want us. They immediately complained of increased traffic, housing shortages, and other undesirable issues. They believed the

land we purchased to the west was park property and would never be developed.

Not expecting a hostile reception, I had come completely alone. For the next half-hour, I was subjected to serious “we don’t want you” rhetoric from nearly one hundred misinformed homeowners. Finally, a man on the back row of the group stood and said, “Who determined we didn’t want this church here? I think this is a good thing!”

Suddenly the hostile tide turned. “Yeah, who said we didn’t want this? Why are we fighting this man.?” It was a very welcome turning point in our church’s plans.

My encounter with the community group was just the beginning of a long struggle lasting a decade. I will forever be in debt to the man who spoke up that night. To this day, I have no idea who he was. I seriously doubt he has any idea how much his words counted.

I have told you all this knowing that Christianity is under serious attack today. Some day in some place you could be tempted to sit quietly and do nothing to defend what we believe. You might reason, “My words will not matter.“ Do not be too sure. Your words could turn the tide.

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City Council Addresses Full Slate of Issues

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council was called to order by Mayor Charley Bill Pittman at 5:30 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2024, with all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill]. City Attorney Tara Walker was also in attendance.

Representatives from the Lemons Fire Department, Jimmy Durbin and Janet Jones, were in attendance to discuss the handing over of the Lemons Fire Department to the Unionville Fire Department. Unionville Fire Chief Tim Montgomery pointed out a change that needed to be made in the contract regarding dates. Montgomery stated that the dates should be April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 and after that date fire dues will be paid to the city. Walker will make the change and have the amended contract available for signing prior to noon on Friday, March

22. Further questions were addressed and discussed.

Tom Keedy addressed the council regarding the Jim Garrett building and the demolition of the old Subway building. This was discussed at length as Garrett’s insurance company has raised questions about who would be responsible if his building is damaged during demolition. Walker will contact Garrett. All parties were in consensus that the Subway building needs to be taken down before a collapse with possible injuries or other destruction of property.

Staff reports were reviewed and there were no questions.

Mayor Pittman reported four bids had been received for the roof at the McCalment Gym. He also reported he had received a request for more bricks from the collapsed Skelgas building, but denied that request as it is currently unsafe to enter to remove brick. Fur-

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In the first item of Old Business, roof bids for the McCalment Gym were opened, reviewed and discussed. Jamie Seaton was on hand to discuss his bid and to field questions. After review and discussion, Lutz motioned to accept Seaton’s bid, which includes a 17-year warranty. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0 via roll call vote.

A property at 10th and Jefferson was discussed in regard to property lines. Following a lengthy discussion, Davis motioned to allow the owners the disputed land (30 ft) extending the south border of the property to the road. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0 via roll call vote.

The airport hanger leases were the next item of discussion. Walker will send letters reminding the hanger owners that according to MoDOT law hangers must be used to store a plane and it is illegal to use the hangers as storage facilities or shops.

It was determined that the lot at Lake Mahoney is not for sale.

The council discussed the Manufactured Home Ordinance. Following discussion, Davis motioned that the council approve any manufactured home that is 15 or more years old before it can be placed. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Davis motioned to have Bill 2321, Mutu-

al Aid Ordinance read twice in full. Lutz seconded the motion. Following City Clerk Linnette Caley’s reading of Bill 2321, Mutual Aid Ordinance twice in full, Purdy motioned to approve. Lutz seconded the motion, which carried 4-0.

The first item of new business was Resolution 3-21-2024, Budget. Purdy motioned to approve. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

The bid from SourceOne for the Electric Department chipper was opened and discussed. Lutz motioned to approve the Vermeer bid of $50,044.57. Davis seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. City Treasurer Amy Homann asked whether the council would like her to take the funds from investments to pay for the chipper or another source. The funds will be taken from investments.

The final item of old business was 2023-2024 Budget Amendment –Sewer Project. Homann told the council that the 2023-2024 budget had included the whole project. Since the whole project did not get completed, the remaining funds will be put back in the next budget.

At 7:15 PM, Purdy motioned to enter closed session as per RSMo 610.24 (1) Legal actions … and (3) Hiring, firing, discipling or promoting of particular employees … following a seven-minute break. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

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Luscan Attends Embalming Skills Seminar

Springfield, MO –Casandra Luscan of Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions recently completed 31 contact hours of specialized embalming and reconstructive training at the Fountain National Academy’s seminar by attending the “Embalming Skills Seminar.” The seminar was held at the Fountain National Academy Training Facility in Springfield, MO. The program focused on specialized techniques that advanced the skill level of the professional embalmer in the areas of general embalming and post-mortem reconstructive surgery. A professional embalmer is often called upon to prepare a deceased that has severe traumatic injuries. Reconstructive techniques are sometimes necessary to achieve an acceptable and identifiable appearance to enable viewing

of the deceased by family and friends. Dedicated professional embalmers understand that performance of reconstructive surgery to achieve open casket viewing provides an important and powerful psychological benefit for grieving family and friends.

Fountain’s National Academy’s world headquarters is based in Springfield, MO, with a representative in Ireland and ambassadors in Australia and several other countries around the world. Instructor Vernie R. Fountain is internationally recognized for his expertise in this fields. He states that Casandra Luscan’s participation in the training program is an expression of untiring devotion and dedication to the highest standards of embalming and mortem reconstructive surgery care.

Casandra Luscan was presented a plaque signifying her completion of the specialized embalming and reconstructive training by instructor Vernie R. Fountain.

Obituaries

Tina Smith

Tina Smith, 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Unionville, Missouri, on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Tina Marie Smith was born in Columbia, Missouri, on March 26, 1959. She was raised in Canton, Missouri, and graduated from Canton High School. Tina lived for a time in Des Moines, Iowa, and then moved to Unionville in 1987. She worked at Casey’s, as a Para at Putnam County R-1 High School, and in the custodial service at Putnam County Care Center and

for ten years at Putnam County Memorial Hospital. Tina was a person with a bubbly personality who liked to have coffee with friends and be around people. She liked to eat Mexican food and collect snowmen. She loved the holidays and liked to watch “Wheel of Fortune.” But the center of her world was her son, Nathan, his wife Hannah, and their son, Lincoln. She liked to shop for Lincoln, and she loved her two weeks visit with Nathan’s family in Italy where he is stationed in the Air Force. She was able to see a good bit of Italy and Austria.

Tina is survived by her son, Nathan (Hannah) Smith of Sacile, Italy, and her grandson, Lincoln Smith. Her sisters are Amy McDonald, Karla Blair, and Lisa Brown. Tina was preceded in death by her mother, Maxine Faye Foust.

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Tina were at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home on Saturday, March 23, 2024, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Chris Wilcox conducted the service with recorded musical selections “Landslide,” “Holes in the Floor of Heaven,” and “Caught in the River.” The pallbearers were Nevin Hamilton, Stacey Hamilton, Tim Hatfield, Curtiss Foust,

Dustin Foust, and Robert “Bob Jr.” Foust. Interment was at the Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton, Missouri.

Memorials are suggested to a college fund for her grandson, Lincoln, with checks being made payable to Nathan Smith. These may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Dianne Barron

Dianne Barron, 77, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She

had been a resident there for about a year.

Dianne Maree Barron was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on February 15, 1947, the daughter of Robert Elton Barron and Ruth Mildred Wilson. She was a hairdresser and had lived in Unionville for several years. Dianne has two children, Lisa and B.J. There will be no services. Burial will take place at the Garden of Memories in Waterloo, Iowa, on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

March 27, 1836 –

George S. Park survived a Mexican firing squad during the War for Texan Independence by pretending to be dead. He went on to found Parkville, Missouri, and what has become Park University.

March 28, 1905 –Marlon Perkins was born in Carthage, MO on this date. He was an effective and popular head of the St. Louis Zoo and his national television show, “Wild Kingdom,” ran for 23 years.

March 29, 1898 –Birthday of O. Glen Hocker. This Mexico, Missouri resident was a pioneer in franchising and was the founder of Dairy Queen International.

March 30, 1890 – A teacher from Hematite was seen pitching horseshoes on Sunday. People were asking if he might be teaching his pupils to play marbles, cards or baseball on Sunday.

March 31, 1871 –James Cromwell filed a lawsuit against Wyatt Earp in Barton County claiming that Earp had filed false papers and withheld money owed to Cromwell. Earp was also in trouble for stealing tax revenues from the schools and for stealing horses.

April 1, 1907 – Some landladies in Columbia continued an April Fools Day tradition of serving their boarders strips of paper that had been battered and fried. They also served “mock biscuits.”

April 2, 1940 – Carol Dean Adams, a member of the Kirksville Teachers College football team, jumped into a twelve-foot well and rescued a toddler who had fallen in.

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Final Deadline for Access Missouri Grant Extended to June 1

Priority deadline remains April 1

The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has extended the final deadline for the Access Missouri Grant to June 1 due to federal filing technology issues leading to lower-than-expected Missouri filing rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

MDHEWD previously announced the priority deadline was extended from Feb. 1 to April 1 due to the delayed federal release of the 2024-25 FAFSA.

The Access Missouri Grant provided over $72 million to more than 35,000 students during the 2022-23 academic year.

“This need-based grant provides essential financial aid — not loans — and provides opportunities for students to attend the school of their choice,” said Dr. Bennett Boggs, Commissioner of

MDHEWD. “With the FAFSA filing being delayed this year, an extension of the final deadline is needed to help make sure those who need financial aid the most have the chance to receive it.”

Students who file a FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline and are eligible for the Access Missouri Grant are guaranteed to receive an award. Eligible students who complete the FAFSA after the priority deadline but before the June 1 final deadline may receive an Access Missouri award, subject to available funding and based on the FAFSA completion date. Individuals who file by the final deadline will have until July 31 to make any needed FAFSA corrections.

Information about Access Missouri eligibility and award amounts are available on the MDHEWD website.

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frequently asked questions, a FAFSA checklist, steps to creating an FSA ID, and helpful blogs.

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MDHEWD staff is also available to answer questions about Missouri financial aid programs at 800-474-6757, option 4.

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Safety Is Important During Total Solar Eclipse

The Missouri State Highway Patrol asks the public to be aware of and plan for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. The viewing path in Missouri will cover more than 115 miles of the state. Totality enters Missouri as it will follow a diagonal line crossing over Poplar Bluff, MO, and exit Missouri at Cape Girardeau, MO, as it crosses the Mississippi River at 2:04 p.m. Thousands of visitors are expected to arrive in the days leading up to the event. This influx of additional motorists will affect traffic patterns. Please plan your trip accordingly.

To avoid the heaviest traffic when traveling for the event, it will be helpful to leave early and plan to remain at your viewing location until a period after the eclipse to avoid any congestion afterwards. For the most up-to-date information on the roads, visit the Patrol’s website, www. statepatrol.dps.mo.gov,

to check road conditions on MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map or download the Traveler Information Map to your smart device.

The Patrol reminds every driver to pay attention, obey all traffic laws, and wear a seat belt.

Additional safe driving tips include:

· Don’t stop along the interstate or park on the shoulder.

· Find a safe location to view the event and get there early.

· Don’t take photographs while driving.

· Turn your headlights on and do not rely on your automatic headlights.

· Prepare for extra congestion, especially on interstates, on the day before, day of and day after the eclipse.

· Watch out for increased pedestrian traffic along smaller roads. People may randomly park and walk alongside roads in the hour before the total eclipse to get the best viewing.

· Avoid travel during the eclipse or in the area of the path of totality if you can.

· Never wear eclipse glasses when driving a car or operating a boat.

· Make sure your vehicle is in good condition and has a full tank of gas.

· Bring along water and snacks in your vehicle.

If you have planned a day on the water for April 8, make sure your boat has the proper lighting if you will be on the water during the eclipse. It will become quite dark. Be aware of your surroundings and what hazards exist near your boat leading up to the eclipse, so you’re prepared when the eclipse occurs. Always keep a safe distance between yourself and other boaters. Swimmers will be hard to see as the eclipse occurs.

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PC Track Opens 2024 Season at Westran

On Friday, March 15,

the PC R-I Track Team competed at the Westran High School Open Invite meet. Putnam County and hosts Westran competed against Fayette, Marceline, Meadville, Moberly, Prarie Home and South Shelby. The following are the results for the Putnam County athletes.

Women’s High Jump

Allise Perkins, second, 5-01.02

Women’s Long Jump

Trinity Alexander, eighteenth, 11-05.79; Mira Vice, nineteenth, 1103.50

Women’s Discus

Emma Dodsworth, fourteenth, 57-10.50; Haylie Graham, fifteenth, 5706.37; Rosalyn Stanley, twentieth, 45-02.25

Women’s Pole Vault

Jenna Knowles, eleventh, 5-07.00

Women’s Javelin

Madison McMillen, second, 99-07.75; Albany Wood, eighth, 76-08.87; Katelin Nufio, eleventh, 66-07.61; Haylie Graham, fourteenth, 5804.50

Women’s Shot Put

Alivia Harlan, fifth, 2900.33; Ashtten Campbell, fifteenth, 23-02.0; Madison McMillen, eighteenth, 22-11.25

Women’s 100m Dash

Traylen Brundage, third, 14.00; Trista Sarver, seventeenth, 16.43; Kaylynn Kneedler, eighteenth, 19.49

Women’s 200m Dash

Trista Sarver, elev-

enth, 34.70; Mira Vice, twelfth, 36.00; Tereza Nekolna, fourteenth, 36.20

Women’s 400m Dash

Bailey Diveley, seventh, 1:16.43; Quinn Webb, twelfth, 1:18.34; Tereza Nekolna, fourteenth, 1:21.51; Trista Sarver, fifteenth, 1:28.85

Women’s 800m Run

Kaylynn Kneedler, eighteenth, 3:22.52

Women’s 1600m Run

Bailey Diveley, third, 6:46.10

Women’s 3200m Run

Bailey Diveley, third, 14:55.00

Women’s 4x100m Relay Putnam County, third, 55.05

Women’s 4x200m Relay Putnam County, sixth, 2:07.82

Men’s Shot Put

Kollin Huse, twelfth, 3500.08; Matthew McMillen, fifteenth, 30.10.87; Bentley McCormack, seventeenth, 29-10.75; Ryan Birkholtz, twenty-first, 26-04.54

Men’s Discus

Kollin Huse, fifth, 30.67m; Ryan Birkholtz, sixth, 29.54m; Logan Jones, seventeenth, 21.88m

Men’s Javelin

Jude Watt, fifth, 11901.25; Kollin Huse, eighth, 11-07.76; Gideon Jones, twelfth, 98-06.00

Men’s Pole Vault

Corey Chapman, fifth, 8-00.50; Brayten Spring, seventh, 7-06.55

Men’s High Jump

Jacob Jones, sixth, 5-03.00

Men’s Long Jump

Chad Wysocki, fifteenth, 13-03.84

Men’s Triple Jump

Matthew Blanchard, eleventh, 32-10.99

Men’s 100m Dash

Shiloh Tipton, ninth, 12.58; Diego Lopez, tenth, 12.66; Angstrom Watt, fifteenth, 13.63; Brayten Spring, twenty-first, 17.53

Men’s 200m Dash

Jacob Jones, sixth, 25.60; Gideon Jones, tenth, 27.53; Matthew Blanchard, thirteenth, 28.10

Men’s 400m Dash

Matthew Blanchard, tenth, 1:02.12; Chad Wysocki, eleventh, 1:02.29; Gideon Jones, twelfth, 1:03.07; Henry Sivetts, thirteenth, 1:03.86

Men’s 800m Run

Jude Watt, second,

2:12.25; Boden Darling, seventh, 2:32.39; Nick Roberts, ninth, 2:33.36

Men’s 1600m Run

Avery Campbell-Johnson, first, 5:08.07; Walter Hartwig, seventh, 5:33.46; Boden Darling, tenth, 5:51.30

Men’s 3200m Run

Walter Hartwig, fifth, 11:43.78; Boden Darling, sixth, 11:53.78

Men’s 110m Hurdles

Corey Chapman, sixth, 20.47

Men’s 300m Hurdles

Corey Chapman, tenth, 55.82

Men’s 4x100m Relay

Putnam County, fifth, 49.86

Men’s 4x200m Relay

Putnam County, second, 1:41.89

Men’s 4x400m Relay

Putnam County, fourth, 4:16.97

PC Baseball Kicks Off Season with Three Wins in a Row

The Putnam County Baseball Season opened with the annual Jamboree on Tuesday, March 12. In addition to Putnam County, Green City and Knox County participated.

The Midgets hosted the Novinger Wildcats on Friday, March 15. PC held Novinger scoreless for a 12-0 victory.

On Tuesday, March 19, the Midgets were on the road at Kahoka to

face off with the Clark County Indians. The varsity prevailed with a 7-2 win and the junior varsity were handed a 4-7 loss.

On Wednesday, March 20, Putnam County traveled to Edina to face off with the Knox County Eagles. PC prevailed 13-2.

Full game recaps and stats will be published as soon as they are available.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 28

Varsity Track at Trenton Golf at Scotland Co. Baseball at home against S. Harrison

Tuesday, April 2

JH Track at Home Golf at La Plata

Baseball at home against Newtown-Harris, 5 PM

Wednesday, April 3

FFA District CDE Day at Columbia

Golf at Schuyler Co.

Baseball at home against Maysville, 5 PM

Brock Munden was on the mound in the third game at the Jamboree against Knox County.

Catcher Trace Halley in control at home plate.

MDC Hosts Free Virtual These are the Spiders in Your House Class

MDC will host a free virtual These Are the Spiders in Your House program April 4. The brown recluse (left) is a frequent indoor visitor, and the wolf spider (right) sometimes makes home visits, too. Photo credit: MDC

Kansas City, Mo. –Spiders are versatile creatures, abundant and important in the wild, and commonly seen by people. Learn the names

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and habits of common house visitors with a free virtual These Are the Spiders in Your House program offered from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,

Jared Williams, Agent 660-216-3722 Call

Mary Williams, Broker 660-734-0506

Putnam County R-I School District is accepting applications for the following:

High School Building Trades Instructor

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Middle School Science Teacher

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher

Resumes should be submitted to lshipley@putnamcountyr1.net or the Superintendent’s Office at 803 S 20th Street Unionville, MO 63565 660-947-3361 Ext: 301

Applications are also available at www.putnamcountyr1.net

April 4, by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

Missouri has more than 300 species of spiders. They are found in grasslands and forests, backyards and sometimes in bathrooms. Spiders can startle, but most are harmless. They are valuable eight-legged predators of crop-damaging insects when they weave webs in gardens and crop fields.

This program will fo-

cus on the most common spiders that people see in and near homes. Stephanie Kemp, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center assistant manager, will talk about the role spiders play in nature and offer tips on how to identify them.

The program is open to participants ages 12 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit http://short.mdc. mo.gov/4XE.

Vietnam Veteran Scruggs Recalls Battle of Ripcord

Post Commander Butch Williams introduced Rick Scruggs, 101st Airborne Div. Veteran, who presented a program on Vietnam’s Battle of Firebase “Ripcord” on Saturday, March 16. The event was hosted by American Legion Post 34. Photo credit: Mindy Clark

ATTENTION JACKSON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

Jackson Township Board members would like to explain the tax levy proposition that will be on the ballot for the upcoming April 2nd election. This levy had been in effect for over 30 years. It did not pass last year and will make a huge difference in the rock & road maintenance that is done to our township roads. We are looking at $14,000 less in road rock & maintenance per year. All extra projects, including extra rock, culverts, dozer projects and drainage improvements will cease if extra funding is not available.

Our annual Daddy Daughter Spring Fling was a success!

Author McMurry Featured RotarySpeaker

Author Enfys McMurry presented information to Rotary about her book Disaster at 39,000 Feet, which cover Flight 11 that crashed in Putnam County, and the journey to get it published. Photo credit: Mary Comstock

Submitted by Mary Comstock

Enfys McMurry, author of Disaster at 39,000 Feet detailed the journey to get her book published in a presentation at a Unionville Rotary Club meeting. Enfys has been working on this story for several years, which tells the facts of the Flight 11 disaster in May, 1962. She has written the book in present tense, giving a gripping minute by minute description of the first terrorist bombing of a jet in the world. Enfys used 350 sources to en-

sure the book is entirely factual and was able to interview many residents of Putnam County. She said that is impressed by the “heroism of the people in the community, and of the dignity of how it was all handled.”

Enfys will be signing books at the Putnam County Public Library on Saturday, April 6, from 9 to noon. Books will be available for purchase that day at a cost of $25. Friends of the Library members will provide refreshments for the event.

We had 58 young ladies and 47 men in attendance this year. We'd like to thank all that helped with this event including the PC Partners in Prevention, Preferred Family Healthcare, and PC Cafe and Resource Center for cooking the delicious meal. Most importantly, we'd like to thank our dads and other community father figures who bring these beautiful ladies for a night of fun and bonding.

We look forward to seeing you all next year!

27th Annual

Local Pheasants Forever Chapter and MDC Partner with School for a Wildflower Plot

On February 29, six acres along the walking trail at Putnam County R-I Schools were planted with native wildflowers and grasses. Photo credit: Josh Marshall, Quail Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist

On February 29th, Superintendent of the Putnam County School District, Dr. Heath Halley, met with the local Quail Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist, Josh Marshall, to plant six acres of native wildflowers and grasses along the school’s walking trail. This plot will provide important habitat to grassland birds and native pollinators such as the Monarch Butterfly. In addition to provid-

ing for wildlife the 25+ species of wildflowers will provide beauty to the walking trail all year long and can be used as an educational tool for students to learn about native grasses, forbs, and how they are connected to wildlife. It will also save the school from having to continuously mow this area. This project was completed using funds from partnership with the local Unionville Green Hills Pheasants

Forever Chapter and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC in Unionville donated time and equipment to spray the plots before seeding and the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District donated their Trillion seed broadcaster to plant it. For more information on project like this, contact the Green Hills Pheasants Forever Chapter at 660-425-2770.

MDC and MPFC Ask Those Doing Prescribed Burns to “Log Your Burn”

Log Your Burn through Missouri Prescribed Fire Council website at moprescribedfire.org.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Prescribed Fire Council (MPFC) encourage landowners, land managers, and others who conduct prescribed burns on private land to “Log Your Burn” through the MPFC website at moprescribedfire. org.

Prescribed fire, or controlled burning, is an affordable and effective management tool to accomplish land management goals including: reducing fuel loads to reduce the chance and intensity of wildfire; restoring native plant communities; enhancing wildlife habitat for wild turkeys, deer, and other game species; improving livestock forage production; regenerating trees; and controlling invasive species such as bush honeysuckle.

Bid Notice ~ Wilson Township

The Wilson Township will be taking bids for the following:

*C.A.R.T.- Road rock for townships. Specifications may be obtained by calling Steve Harlan at 660-626-8019 Requirements to bid Township Rock

•Bid Specs. Must state lowest, most responsive, & most responsible bid

•Wilson Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids

•Contractor must supply information to Wilson Township stating a positive current tax status

•Bidders must honor bids until December 15th of the current year for the township

•Past work performance and product condition will be considered as a part of the bid process

•No fuel surcharges will be allowed for the township paid rock

•Invoices will need to be accompanied by the weigh tickets. If weight tickets are not with invoice, payment will be delayed until such time as they are received. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that bills being submitted match scale tickets and haul sheets are initialed by the CART road numbers that are finished. Monthly progress reports in person, by mail or email.

Bid for Maintenance Rock

Notice to bidders: Please read bid sheet carefully due to changes made!

The Wilson Township is requesting sealed bids for supplying crushed stone for the 2024 Road Maintenance Program and for other township maintenance needs. The township is requesting rock from MoDOT approved quarries only. The township

will be paying $800.00 per mile for all graveled roads in our C.A.R.T system. There will be NO BIDS accepted with a fuel surcharge added to it. All C.A.R.T. rock is to be delivered by September 31, 2024 unless an extension is approved by the Township board. If CART rock is not hauled by September 31,2024 and no extension has been issued, the Township board will move on to the next bid to finish the contract. Haul sheets will be provided to show the number of tons. When billing the Township, the invoices need to be accompanied by way tickets and cart Rd. haul sheet. Progress reports will be required monthly by mail or e-mail to the Wilson Township. Please remember that the county reserves the right to cancel a bidders hall contract if sufficient progress is not made on time (I. E. 25% hauled by 25% completion date). It is the contractors responsibility to ensure that bills being submitted and matched scale tickets and hall sheets are initialed by the cart Rd. numbers that are finished rock needs to be billed to the respective Township. Please make sure you bill accordingly. Wilson Township will be bid at 1 1/4 inch clean rock. I will include 2023 haul sheets for approximate tonnage. Please remember that the 2023 hall sheets are for informational purposes only bids will be received by the Wilson Township at 19269 290th, Unionville MO until May 1st 2024 in at which time they will be publicly opened and read at the Township meeting. All bids must be sealed and identified by saying quote “cart bid for May 1st, 2024”.

“Prescribed burning can be effective in meeting various land management goals in the summer, fall, and winter, but early spring is that time of year when we tend to see the greatest number of smoke columns rising into the air from prescribed burns on private land,” said Wes Buchheit, Missouri Prescribed Fire Coordinating Wildlife Biologist with Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever.

“After the prescribed burn is complete, there is one more quick step that can support the continued and expanded use of prescribed fire – Log Your Burn,” Buchheit added.

Visit the MPFC website at moprescribedfire. org to Log Your Burn. This is a voluntary and anonymous entry for prescribed burns completed on private land in Missouri.

The Log Your Burn questions ask the date, county, acres, and habitat type burned, along

The specifications are as follows

1006.1- this specification covers aggregate to be used for surfacing 1006.2 aggregate for surfacing shall be composed of durable particles of rock when tested in accordance with AASHTO T96, the where shall not exceed 50% the deleterious substances shall not exceed the following values and the sum of percentages of all deleterious substances shall not exceed 9%. Aggregate shopping coordinates with the following for the grade specified in the contract:

BB: 1 ¼”- Passing 100%

1”- Passing no more than 90%

½”- Passing no more than 30-50%

3/8”- Passing no more than 35%

#4- Passing no more than 5%

The Wilson Township and/or MoDOT may check rock for quality and or gradation specifications. Wilson Township reserves the right to reject inner refuse rock of poor quality or found not meeting graduation specifications. Random spot checks may be taken from quarry or from trucks that are delivering gravel to county roads. Graduation reports will be made available to the Wilson Township upon request. Supplied to the Wilson Township on request either by fax or mail. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids to be the lowest or best quote. Townships may require special delivery specifications at their own cost.

If you have questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Steve Harlan at 660 626 8019.

Sincerely,

Wilson Township Board

with identifying if a prescribed burn association or landowner cooperative was used to provide assistance. The last questions ask if any fire occurred outside the burn unit, and if so, to what extent. Each completed burn should be its own entry, not a sum of all the burns that day on the property. To avoid multiple submissions for one burn unit, the landowner or the contractor leading the burn should be the one completing the entry.

“This information is useful in charting the use of prescribed fire across the state and is key in demonstrating the safe use of this critical land management tool with insurance providers, legislators, and Missourians,” explained Buchheit.

MPFC and other conservation partners such as MDC are seeking opportunities for insurance providers to offer affordable insurance policies for prescribed burning, especially for contractors who have identified this as a major hurdle.

“Please add this step to your prescribed burning process,” he added. “Submissions can be made at any time but doing it soon after the burn is best, so you don’t forget. It only takes a few minutes, and with your help, we can collectively add supporting information to those smoke columns.”

Learn more about using prescribed fire from MPFC at moprescribedfire.org/ and MDC at mdc.mo.gov/your-property/fire-management/ prescribed-fire.

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“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”

-- Elizabeth KublerRoss

The above picture provided by Gary Griggs, shows the present-day courthouse under construction. Submitted by Mary Comstock

Submitted by Mary Comstock

To commemorate the 100th year of the Putnam County courthouse, a Courthouse Centennial Celebration has been planned for Labor Day weekend. Initial plans for the weekend include tours of the courthouse and a pictorial timeline.

A planning committee led by Presiding Commissioner Robert Munden and County Clerk Christy Brooks has been formed and will hold a second meeting on Wednesday, April 10, at noon in the Old Soldier’s Room of the courthouse.

Pictures that show

the courthouse (even in the background) are requested, as well as stories from those who have worked in the courthouse through the years. Pictures and stories can be emailed to Christy Brooks at putclerk@ nemr.net or dropped by her office on the first floor.

In June, 1923, the voters of Putnam County overwhelmingly agreed to fund a new courthouse, at a cost not to exceed $150,000. The county had been without a courthouse for 30 years. The Unionville Masonic Lodge AF & AM laid the cornerstone

which is located on the east side of the building. There was a time capsule prepared in conjunction with the cornerstone ceremony. An article in the February 27, 1924, edition of The Unionville Republican states “A large number of items was placed in the metal box, which was placed inside the cornerstone and sealed . . . The materials will remain in the stone as long as the building stands . . .”

Watch this paper for further details of the Courthouse Centennial Celebration.

April 6th 2024

McCormack’s ...

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the scanners worked and in the earlier years would have a ‘library of floppy discs’ with diagrams and trouble-shooting tips of the different makes and models. Today, Mike is often seen staring into the computer screen seeing the same things online.

After some thought, he adds that another change, this one for the better, was the transition from split rims to tubeless. Mike noted that you always had to be on your best when working with the split rims as they could seriously injure or kill a person. “I did a lot of tires,” Mike said. “When Missouri Min-

ing was running, trucks would pull in for fuel and check their tires, often finding a flat tire.” Those were big and heavy, hard work to make the repairs.

“Missouri Mining probably helped dad pay for the new station,” Mike speculated as he thought back to all of the business they had in the 70’s and 80’s.

McCormack’s was always a go-to for the school when they were looking for businesses hiring COE students. Mike was a COE employee of his parents during his senior year of high school.

They usually had at least two students work-

ing at the station each year with one coming to work in the morning and one in the afternoon.

In 2007, Mike pumped his last tank of fuel, He took out the pumps in November of the that year and continued with the shop servicing the community, selling oil, and other lubricants as well as batteries and cups of coffee to those who would come in for the latest gossip or while getting their oil changed.

Mike says he has done lots and lots of exhaust work! Bending pipe this way and that to make it fit and then weld everything into place, it was exhausting work.

“It’s bittersweet,” states Mike when thinking of closing.

When he was approached to sell the business property his first thoughts were of his customers. The buyer wanted the land and the buildings only. Mike wonders where his customers will go, and will they get treated fairly.

But, Mike recognized that it isn’t everyday he would find a buyer and knew in his heart that he had better take the offer.

“I learned one very important and valuable lesson from my dad,” stated Mike. “In a small town you must treat your customers right if you want them for repeat customers.”

Mike has used that lesson every day and his customers have come to trust him with immense confidence and respect.

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. So if you’re feeling uncomfortable right now, know that the change taking place in your life is a beginning, not an ending.”

YOU DOWN?

care costs? Young At Heart Resources, your local area agency on aging, has information on programs that may be able to help you.

The “Extra Help” program available through the Social Security Administration helps pay out-of-pocket costs from Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, including premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. Income and asset limits apply. Medicare Savings Programs are available to help with out-of-pocket costs from Original Medicare (Parts A and B.) They pay for premiums, co-payments, or both, depending on the applicant’s income and assets. Recent changes to income and asset guidelines for each of these programs have made more people eligible than before. With Medicare costs continuing to rise, why pay more than necessary in out-of-pocket expenses?

for any of these cost-saving programs, or for help applying, contact Young At Heart Resources at 660-240-9400.

-- Neale Donald Walsch

This full-page ad from November 11, 1970 announced the grand opening of McCormack’s new building. Photo source: Mike McCormack

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Public Notice

Public notices… Your right to know… and be informed of the function of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed; this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public record and public meetings.

IN THE CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY,

MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION HONORABLE ANTHONY W. HORVATH, JUDGE

In the Estate of ) Dorothy Jean Gardner, Deceased ) )

Case No: 24AJ- ) PR0005 )

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Dorothy Jean Gardner, Decedent.

On February 22, 2024, a small estate affidavit was filed by the Distributee for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri.

All creditors of Decedent, who died on January 21, 2024 are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after death of Decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri.

Date of first publication: March 27, 2024

LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk

/s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk

Publishing Dates: 3/27, 4/3

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE

IN THE ESTATE OF: ) Stanley R. Davis, ) Deceased )

Case Number: 24AJPR00004

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent Administration - Non-Resident Fiduciary)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of STANLEY R. DAVIS, Decedent:

On March 22, 2024, the last Will of the Decedent having been admitted to probate, LINDA K. BODDICKER, was appointed personal representative of the estate of STANLEY R. DAVIS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri. The personal representative’s address is 406 W. South Street, Prairie City, IA 50228.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name and the non-resident personal representative’s designated agent’s name is BJ RICHARDSON, his business address and phone number are respectively: 3010 E. Battlefield, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804; Tel:417-234-1874.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to,or served upon,such creditor by the persona representative,then within two months from the date it was mailed or served,whichever is later,or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death,as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo,or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent’s death: December 9, 2023

Date of first publication: March 27, 2024

LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk

/s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk

Publishing Dates: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest,if any,can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court

Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

FENCE LAW RESOURCES

I guess I should quit talking about fences but I would like to go over some resources available to learn more. This is a complicated subject so I can never explain everything so here goes.

I’ve already discussed the guide sheet on Missouri’s fence law located online at Missouri Fencing and Boundary Laws | MU Extension. It was reviewed in 2024 but I have looked it over online and is up-to-date as of now because I wrote it. It has more in-depth review of both laws. Don’t forget the local option law is in 19 counties, including Putnam, Sullivan and Schuyler among others. The updated general fence law is in place in Clark and Adair counties among many others. Landowners need to know the law in place in the county where their land is located. Another great resource is the actual law itself. Chapter 272 is where the law is located which is online at Missouri Revisor of Statutes - Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo Chapter 272. The general law and local option are clearly marked so follow the correct one (general one first). I urge you to look it over and read it. It is not too “legalese” so you can understand most of it. There are 2 other statutes that are sometimes quoted by law enforcement, Chapter 270 which is “animals retrained from running at large” and chapter 271 on strays but

272 is the one that covers most things.

If you type in fence laws on the Missouri web site, a couple of other articles I wrote a few years ago may pop up too. They are useful as well. Finally, I have a resource or two I maintain (since I bought them myself) that I can go to. I continue to get and respond to fence law questions either through my cell phone (660) 626-6923 or my e-mail at koenenjoe@ outlook.com. There is a legal process to go thru in the local option counties that you must follow, including a 90-day notice. I have a sample copy of that and other things also.

REMINDERS

I wanted to let you know there is a new person in the Putnam County Extension office. I wish to welcome MaLena McClamroch to the office as the new 4-H Youth Associate and Office support person. She is there to serve you during regular office hours so stop by and meet her.

Keep in mind the Missouri Century Farm program that is going on from now until May 1 to recognize farms in the same family from at least December 31, 1924, or earlier. Go to Missouri Century Farms | MU Extension for complete details.

THOUGHT: “Wisdom of the day: Never approach a bull from the front; a donkey from behind; and an angry wife from any direction”!