03-29-2023 Republican

April 2-7, 2023 7:00 pm each night

Theme: Jesus in Genesis

Sunday, April 2 ~ Hartford Baptist, John Weaver ~ Jesus and Creation, Genesis 1

Monday, April 3 ~ St. Mary’s Catholic, Barb Hagler ~ Jesus and the Fall, Genesis 3

Tuesday, April 4 ~ Midway Baptist, Walter Griffen ~Jesus and the Ark, Genesis 6

Wednesday, April 5 ~ Unionville United Methodist, Tim Camp ~Jesus and the Priesthood, Genesis 14:18-20

Thursday, April 6 ~ First Assembly, Jeff Harlan ~ Jesus and the Sacrifice ~ Genesis 22: 1-19

Friday, April 7 ~ Omaha Baptist Church, Justin Henry ~ Jesus and the “saving of many” ~ Genesis 50:20

Firefighters Receive Grain Bin Training

Following the tragic loss of life of life due to a grain bin accident in Putnam County the fire departments in the county came together Saturday, March 18, for grain extraction training.

Members of the various fire departments heard Butch Hendricks, Kokomo Grain, Kokomo, Indiana, give basic instructions to save lives as well as to preserve their own.

If someone is trapped in flowing grain an appropriate and timely response is critical. First shut off all equipment, call emergency assistance immediately and inform the dispatcher of the nature of the accident. Give the location and directions if needed, often grain bins are located at a location without a E-91-1 address. If possible, turn on aeration blower to increase the flow of air through the bin.

If you are the one trapped, lay back on your back if possible as if you were doing the back float with your arms and legs spread out. If your sinking up to your chest, cross your arms in front

Rotary District 6040 Governor Addresses Local Club

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 22, 2023

of your chest so that you can have some chance of chest expansion to breath. Place a light cloth over your face to keep grain and dust out of your airway. He said grab the tail of your shirt and pull it up over your face is a good way to accomplish this. Do not continue to struggle against grain, additional movement can pack grain tighter around your body. Stay calm and listen for the arrival of help. NEVER GO INTO A GRAIN BIN ALONE.

Following Hendricks’ instruction, they went on scene to Tanner Michael’s property in the industrial park for hands on training using a grain bin rescue tube, donated to the Unionville Fire Department by Turtle Plastics, Lorain, Ohio. The department needs to purchase a small drill driven auger for the rescue tube but are in the process of obtaining that piece of equipment.

Members of the Mercer County, Milan, Liberty Township, Grant Township and Unionville Fire Department were present for the training.

Club. Shown with DG Shelman (center) are Tom Keedy (left) and Joel Pratt (right). Kent is a member of the Lee’s Summit club. There are 53 clubs in District 6040 which is comprised of clubs north of Interstate 70. Rotary International has 1.2 million members and strives to fulfill the motto “Service Above Self” through community projects. Photo credit: Mary Comstock

Grain Bin Training Held for Area Firefighters

– Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of rock carvings, known as petroglyphs, made by American Indians. Explore the petroglyphs with park team members to learn more about these unique and fascinating pieces of history.

The events will be held at the park’s petroglyph shelter, located next to the beach. For more information, call 660-665-6995 or watch the park’s Facebook page for cancellations, location changes and other park information.

Event dates and times:

10 a.m. Saturday, April 1

7 p.m. Friday, April 21

10 a.m. Saturday, May 13

10 a.m. Sunday, May 28

7 p.m. Friday, June 9 10 a.m.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Butch Hendricks, Kokomo Grain, Kokomo, IN, presented the program on grain bin safety and extraction to members of the Unionville, Milan, Liberty Township, Grant Township and Mercer County Fire Departments.

Rotary District 6040 Governor Kent Shelman spoke recently at the Unionville Rotary

Angels Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary

Lonnie and Rose

Marie Angel celebrated their 70th anniversary with family on March

BIRTHS

15, 2023. They were married in the Lucerne Methodist Church.

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Karen Bradshaw

After a lull in activities, spring sports are well underway. The baseball team hosted three games last week on nights when the temperature seemed more in tune with football weather. The South Shelby match will be covered in next week’s edition.

The track team also competed last week under chilly conditions at Bloomfield.

This week features more baseball, track and golf. So far on this Monday, it may be chilly but at least the sun is shining. Additionally, the senior play will be this weekend on Friday and Saturday nights.

If you haven’t checked out the candidates or the issues for the upcoming April 4

General Municipal Election, there are sample ballots located on pages 8-11 in this issue. The turnout for the public hearing on Unionville’s Use Tax and Waterworks and Sewerage Issue was pretty low. Hopefully, voters have had time to familiarize themselves with the local benefits and the necessity of each of these.

Obviously, this week’s column is a bit of this and that. Despite the cold and some snow, the buzzards did return to Putnam County last week so it may finally be time to consider getting the garden tilled once it ever dries out. With the current muddy condi-

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Bark If You Love Life

He was a community dog. Many communities have them. They make the rounds of the residences to visit with neighbor dogs and their owners. Residents pet and sometimes feed community dogs so they keep coming around. Our community dog was a beagle. I called him, “Snoopy”, and other folk followed suit.

a good pet. I regarded him as the community mascot and will forever miss him.

Thursday, March 30

Cassie Kimmel, Thelma Casady, Liam Spring

Friday, March 31

Cale Davis, Monica Brown, Joe Probasco, Jerry Quigley, James Scott, Todd Sells, Tony Andrew, Parker Stanley, Peggy Paddock, Sharon Wyant

Saturday, April 1

Lacy Rinne, Sherry Wallace, Barbara

Sheehan, Nancy Jones, LaCosta Rennells, Garnett Murphy, Mary Lou Smith, Beverly Worley

Sunday, April 2

Caleb Butler, Carl Hamilton, Heather Allison

Monday, April 3 Mary Brown, Janet Martin

Tuesday, April 4 Lisa Stobbe, Carol Knight, Marilyn Kellison, Jeramy Summers, Gunther “Big G” Hartman,

Wednesday, April 5 Greg Shipley, Marilyn Mead, Lois Brummer, Michael Robbins, Carter

Quint, Haylee Baughman

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.

Kate Brummit and Justin Morgan welcomed their son Walker Guy Morgan born at 7:47 PM on March 12, 2023, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. Walker weighed in at 7 lbs., 11 oz. and 21 inches long. His siblings are Ryder, Sawyer, Hudson, Canyon Savanna and Vivian. Grandparents are Pat Morgan of Unionville, MO, and Mary Henning of Westchester, IL.

Thursday, March 30

Ham & Great Northern Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Cornbread, Fruit Pie

Friday, March 31

BUFFET, Roasted Pork Loin, Au Gratin Potatoes, 4-Way Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Fruit and Desserts

Monday, April 3

Beef Stroganoff, Winter Mix Vegetables, Buttered Peas, Fruit

Tuesday, April 4

Marinated Chicken

Breast, Cheesy Potatoes, Broccoli, Fruit Cup

Wednesday, April 5 NO SALAD BAR

BBQ Cutlet, Tri-Potatoes, Pickled Beets, Spiced Apples

The best laid plans

I decided to transition to fall calves this year so I did not turn out my bull on June 1. However, the neighbors’ bulls had different ideas. I

Kevin Collins had different bulls on me 5 or 6 times last year so, guess what? I have two b/w face calves this spring. I don’t blame the bulls. They look over the fence at those beautiful red and white cows and...

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No one seemed to know “who Snoopy belonged to.” The usual answer to that query was “He belongs to some lady on that other street.” Rather vague, don’t you think? At first, Snoopy had a collar and some outdated tags; but he lost his collar and traveled stark-naked the last few years. Somehow our Welsh Corgi, Keely, knew when Snoopy was outside and would ask (bark) to go out and visit with him.

Well, somebody shot Snoopy. Though mortally wounded, He made it to a residence where he’d been befriended before. The residents took Snoopy to the veterinarian, but he died. Not only was I saddened, but I was also disappointed---disappointed with humanity. Why would anyone shoot a friendly little dog? He trusted us. I realize he could be a nuisance, but sometimes I am a nuisance. He was

Perhaps you are thinking, “It’s just a dog. There are lots of dogs. You can always get another dog.” True, but Snoopy had life. Someone took his life away, and you can’t get that back. There seems to be a human failure that enables us to disregard life unless it is our own. We read of murders, terrorism, fatal accidents; we shrug and say, “Life goes on.”

The Bible tells us when God made humankind, He breathed into him the breath of life; only God can do that. God is the giver of life to all living creatures from bugs to humans. We may not regard the life of a bug highly; but remember, if you stomp a bug it’s like Humpty Dumpty, you cannot put it back together again. Only God can do that.

Do you get the picture? Life is sacred---a sacred trust. It is that because only God can give it. What if someone were to come and say, “I’m sorry; but in a moment of annoyance, I shot Snoopy. I will get you another beagle.”

“Commendable,” I might answer, “but you really can’t replace a life.”

Expert in Your Corner

By Caleb Jones

I never know what I’m going to find when my brother shoots me a text. Recently it was a photo of a spittoon at the Bates County Courthouse. It made me chuckle for a lot of reasons. I knew right away he was in the middle of a trial back in God’s country.

Some of the best lessons I learned were when I was a small-town lawyer. When you are in a courtroom, you have to figure out the lay of the land pretty quick. I always knew when I saw the judge or even the opposing counsel walk in the courtroom wearing cowboy boots or chewing tobacco you could rely on one thing: You were dealing with a straight shooter who was from rural Missouri.

Make no mistake, they were going to be tough, but fair. Most importantly, when they gave you their word, you could take it to the bank.

That’s why I enjoy working with the folks at Missouri’s electric cooperatives so much. The people that work at your local co-op are the same folks you see at church, the coffee shop and the local high school basketball game. Much like finding a good rural Missourian in the courtroom, when you talk to your local co-op employee, they are someone you can trust.

When Lindsey and I built our farmhouse on

Boone Electric Cooperative’s lines I used their services a lot in order to decide what appliances and HVAC system would give me the best return on my investment. They even helped me get tax credits for a groundsource heat pump, reducing my electric bill dramatically in the process.

It doesn’t make much sense for the guy who sells you electricity to help you figure out ways to use less, but that’s what makes our electric co-ops so great.

Sometimes doing the right thing may not be the most profitable way to go. Your electric co-op is able to do this because of two very important reasons.

One, cooperatives are non-profit businesseswhich means they are not sharpening their pencils at the end of the year to see how much money they made.

In fact, if they do make a profit, they give it back to the members of the cooperative as a capital credit.

The other fact that makes cooperatives so special is they are member-owned and governed. That means every one of you owns a piece of those wires, poles and transformers that keep your lights on.

Cooperative members also get to elect a board of directors to run the cooperative.

This structure has allowed electric coop-

eratives to focus on doing what is best for their members instead of looking at the bottom line.

I always say that if everyone did what was right all the time, I probably would have just

stayed on the farm and raised hogs instead of going to law school.

Sure seems to me like the electric co-ops have figured things out. It’s good to have an expert in your corner.

Remembering Veterans Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice

PFC Paul Herman Brown

By Gary A. Sith [submitted by Jean Gardner]

Paul Herman Brown was born on 21 January 1909 in Putnam County MO, and died on 3 April 1945 as a result of hostile action in WW II. His parents were William Barryman Brown (1882-1964) and Nelie Eaton (18821948). Per the 1910 US Census, his father was a farmer, his mother was a housewife and the family lived in Clay MO. Per the 1920 US Census, the family lived in Liberty,

MO. Paul had one older and one younger brother. He graduated from high school and was married to Augusta Frances McLin (1911-2002). No further information could be found on her. When Paul registered for the draft, he worked for the Farmers Exchange in Powersville, MO. When he enlisted in the Army, his record showed that he worked as a retail manager.

Paul registered for the draft on 16 October 1940

in Powersville, MO and enlisted in the Army on 19 October 1943 at Jefferson Barracks, MO, as a private in the infantry. His service number was 37626662. No information could be found on his initial training in the Army. He was eventually assigned to Company L, 119th Infantry Division. The 30th ID was called into service on 16 September 1940 and was initially assigned to Fort Jackson, SC, and remained there until October 1942. From October 1942 to January 1944, the Division trained at Camp Blanding, Fl, Camp Forrest, RN, and Camp Atterbury, IN. Based on PFC’s enlistment date, it is likely he was a member of the regiment during this training. In February 1944, the Division deployed to England where they continued training for the Normandy invasion. The Division and regiment landed at Omaha Beach on 11 June 1944 (D-Day +5). On 30 July 1944, the Division spearheaded the Saint Lo break-through of Operation Cobra which was intended to break out of the Normandy beachhead. The Division clashed with the elite German 1st SS Panzer Division and boke the German assault from August 7-12, 1944. After the liberation of Paris, the 30th Division drove east through Belgium capturing the cities of Vise and Liege on 10 September 1944. The Division then entered the Netherlands and they captured Maastrict on 13 September 1944.

The 30th ID attached the

heavily defended city of Aachen, Germany, on 2 October 1944, and along with the 1st Infantry Division, captured the city.

On 17 December 1944, the 30 ID rushed south to the Malmedy-Stavelot area to help block the enemy drive in the Battle of the Bulge. On 13 January 1945, the 30th ID launched a counterattack and reached a point two miles south of Dt. Vith, Belgium. The Division moved back north towards Aachen and crossed the Roer River on 23 February 1945. On 24 March 1945, the 30th ID crossed the Rhine River and pursued the enemy across Germany. At some point on 3 April 1945, PFC Brown was killed in the Netherlands. However, the exact circumstances surround his death are not known.

PFC Brown was initially buried at Temporary Cemetery #4650 (Block EE, Row 2, Grave 49) in Margraten Cemetery in Aachen, the Netherlands. He was eventually buried at Netherlands American Cemetery (plot D, row 15, grave 21) in Margraten, the Netherlands. He is memorialized with a cenotaph at the Harris Cemetery in Harris, MO. PFC Brown was awarded the Purple Heart.

References: https:// www.findagrave.com/ memorial/56297154/ paul-h-brown; https:// en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/119th_Infantry_Regiment-(United_States); https:// en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/30th_Infantry_Regiment-(United_States)

Obituaries

Robert Eugene Smith

several years. Then he worked at the Box factory in Seymour, as well as at Heatilator in Centerville.

Bob loved fishing, gardening, and hunting. He raised coyote dogs and trained them for a long time. Bob was “Fisherman” on the C.B. Radio. He made many close friends that he visited often. Most of which have passed on before him. Bob loved his family more than life itself.

Tatyana, Elizabeth, Hadlyn, and Hade Rackley of Cameron, MO.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Erma Smith; his wife Carolyn Smith; and his sister-inlaw, Louise Campbell. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:30AM at Thomas Funeral Home in Seymour with Larry Bettis officiating. Burial followed at Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour. Visitation took place Friday, March 24, 2023, at

Thomas Funeral Home in Seymour from 1:00PM7:00PM, with the family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00PM. Memorials in memory of Robert may be written to either Care Initiatives Hospice or Centerville Specialty Care, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Robert Smith Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh. com or on our funeral home Facebook page.

Virginia Jarman Owens

Robert Eugene Smith, age 79, passed away at the Centerville Specialty Care facility on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Robert “Bob” Smith was born on June 26, 1943, to Clarence and Erma (Morgan) Smith. He was raised and went to school in Seymour, Iowa. Bob was united in marriage to Carolyn Eaton on January 15, 1967. To this union, two sons were born. The couple lived in Seymour their entire married life. They had been married for 52 years.

Bob worked out of town on water lines for

Left to honor Bob’s memory are his three sisters, Mary (Richard) Small of Milton, IA, Jane (Paul) Christian of Unionville, MO, and Helen Vandermark of Centerville, IA; one brother, Jon (Peggy) Smith; two sons, Clifford Smith of Seymour and Roger (Melinda) Smith of Unionville, MO; four grandchildren, Amanda (Colton) Rackley of Cameron, MO, Austin (Erin) Steeley of High Wycombe, England, Ashley Smith of Davenport, IA, and Alaina Smith of Unionville, MO; and four great-grandchildren,

Unionville Granite Works

Virginia Lea Jarman Owens, 94, passed quietly into eternal rest on March 8, 2023, in Flag-

staff, AZ. She was born September 9, 1928, in Unionville, MO, to John F. and Amel B. Sulser Jarman. She graduated from Keytesville High School in MO in 1946. She was united in marriage to Walter Kenneth Owens in 1947 who preceded her in death in 1979. Virginia was also preceded in death by her parents and four brothers John Jr., Larry, Ronald, and Jerry.

Virginia is survived by her son Randall Kenneth

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Owens and his wife Debra, my lovely daughter in-law and best friend, grandsons Kenneth and Derek, half-brother Michael Mitchell of Mt. Pleasant, IA, and sister in-law Dorothy Jarman. Also, one special aunt Faye Pipes and many special nieces and nephews.

In 1962 the family relocated to Glendale, AZ, from MO. Virginia was a secretary at Thunderbird Sales Corp. from 19621964. Virginia took the Federal Civil Service Exam and began as a secretary at Luke AFB, AZ. She remained there from 1964 until her retirement in January 1995. Absolutely a most rewarding position and meeting so

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many great women and men during her 31 years. After her retirement she moved from Sun City West, AZ, to Unionville, MO, to help care for relatives for 10 years. In 2005 Virginia moved to Cottonwood, AZ, living there until her short illness.

Virginia was a member of Order of Eastern Star for 60 plus years. The absence of her leaves a huge hole in our hearts. We do know one day we will be united with her; her physical absence leaves us at a loss.

No services per Virginia’s request. She was buried at Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale, AZ, alongside her husband.

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tions, it might be a challenge for gardeners to get potatoes planted on Good Friday. I am probably going to skip planting potatoes and so far, I have refrained from purchasing seeds and plants, but this may be the week. I am just glad I didn’t give in to the temptation

and start buying a couple of weeks ago before the surprise ice on the ground on that Friday.

If you have information to share for the museum’s next commemorative issue, please contact me.

Have a great week!

March 2023 Clinic Schedule

Dr. Holte

Providing the Highest Quality and Craftsmanship that every Family Deserves

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

Call Mason at 660.947.2681 to schedule your appointment

2272 Main St., Unionville MO 63565

Dr. McIntire Dr. Kenyon Dr. Kenyon

Debbie Wardlow Debbie Wardlow

Tonia Nerini Dr. Jarbou

M20 21 22 23 24 25

Dr. Williams Dr. Casady Dr. Casady Dr. Williams Dr. Williams

Debbie Wardlow Nathan Baughman Nathan Baughman Nathan Baughman

Nathan Baughman Debbie Wardlow

Dr. Ciesmier

Dr. McIntire

M27 28 29 30 31

Dr. Williams Dr. Casady Dr. Casady Dr. Casady Dr. Williams

Nathan Baughman Nathan Baughman Nathan Baughman Nathan Baughman Debbie Wardlow

Debbie Wardlow Debbie Wardlow

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

Debbie Wardlow

Dr. 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

“In reality, the most important things happen when you don’t look for them.”

-- Phil Donahue

Ricky Dean Summers

alphabetically, and listening to 94.5 FM radio. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Ricky Summers, 65, of Unionville, MO, passed away at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO, on March 22, 2023.

Ricky Dean Summers was born on June 4, 1957, the son of Donald and Rebecca (Patterson) Summers. Ricky graduated from Putnam County High School in Unionville, MO, in 1975. Ricky worked for Viskase in Centerville, IA, for 41 years before he retired due to his failing health. Ricky enjoyed many things in life including coin collecting, the Kansas City Chiefs, following his favorite band (Grand Funk Railroad), organizing his huge collection of CD’s

Ricky worked hard for many years to earn his 2nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and operated his own Tae Kwon Do school for several years in Centerville, Iowa. He was blessed to have built a brand new house in 1977 where he resided until his passing.

Ricky was a very stable man of few words. He showed his love through actions and could be counted on during rough times.

Ricky Summers is survived by his wife Jackie Summers; mother Rebecca Summers; daughters, Janae Walker and husband Jon of Green City, MO and Tasha Anders of Unionville, MO; and son, Tyson Summers of Kirksville, MO. Ricky’s surviving grandchildren are Johnathan, Tyson Jr., Abbie, and Christian Summers; Jayden Davis-Hacker, Xavier, Xander, and Myra Anders; and Jaxson and Jamison Walker. Ricky is also

survived by his brother, Doug Summers and wife Theresa and two sisters, Beth Yadon and husband Jerry and Nancy Bowlden; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Donald (Donnie) Summers.

Ricky’s funeral ser-

Hours:

– Friday

Putnam County Genealogy Minutes

Judy Robinson, President, called the meeting to order on March 11, 2023, with the following members present, Judy Robinson, Maribeth DeHaven, Evelyn Morgan, Darleen Webber, Gloria Couchman, Evelyn and Gary Griggs, Judy McDonald, Denise Halley, Jody Blanchard Brown.

Secretary’s report was read and amended by Gary Griggs. Darleen Webber made the motion to approve as amended and Evelyn Morgan seconded.

Treasurer’s report was given by Gloria Couchman.

Denise Halley made the motion to approve with Evelyn Morgan seconding.

Judy Robinson showed her old pictures and Maribeth will get

vice was held on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, with his visitation just prior to his service. Memorials are suggested to the family and may be entrusted to Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, MO 63565. one of them identified.

Gloria had forms for seminar for March 25, 2023, at Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, MO.

We received a letter from Jacob Eubanks, Assistant Manager, History and Genealogy, St. Louis County Library, wanting to know if we have any books for sale. Maribeth will make a list of books that we have for sale and send it to them.

Jody Blanchard Brown bought two supplements for the cemeteries. We talked about making new supplements and about the various cemeteries.

Jody said she would keep track of the Lucerne, Wyreka, Howard and Trowbridge.

Gary and Evelyn have certain cemeteries that they keep track of.

Judy Robinson said she would not be present for the next meeting and we could decide if we wanted to have it or not.

Maribeth made the motion to adjourn with Gary seconding.

Maribeth DeHaven Secretary

Honoring Our PACT Act

Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer

To learn more about the Honoring Our PACT Act and if you may be eligible for benefits, visit www.pacatactinfo.org on VFW’s website.

The Honoring Our PACT Act:

*Added more than 20 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits and airborne hazards exposure as presumptive conditions, as well as added hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance to the VA’s list of presumptive conditions of Agent Orange exposure.

*Added Thailand, Laos and Cambodia to locations where Vietnam War veterans had a presumptive exposure to Agent Orange

*States that VA must ensure that veterans enrolled in its health care system be examined regularly for concerns related to toxic exposure.

*Extended the period a veteran can enroll in VA health care from five years to 10 years after discharge. After that period, veterans cannot enroll unless they have a service-connected disability.

The presumptive conditions are:

*Brain cancer

*Gastrointestinal cancer of any type

*Glioblastoma

*Head cancer of any type

*Kidney cancer

*Lymphatic cancer of any type

*Lymphoma of any type

*Melanoma

*Neck cancer of any type

*Pancreatic cancer

*Reproductive cancer of any type

*Respiratory cancers

*Asthma that was diagnosed after military service

*Chronic bronchitis

*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

*Chronic rhinitis

*Chronic sinusitis

*Constrictive bronchiolitis or obliterative bronchiolitis

*Emphysema

*Granulomatous disease

*Interstitial lung disease (ILD)

*Pleuritis

*Pulmonary fibrosis

*Sarcoidosis

For help with filing a service-connected disability claim, contact Wayne Kleinschmidt at (660) 359-2078.

“Sometimes when I’m talking, my words can’t keep up with my thoughts. I wonder why we think faster than we speak. Probably so we can think twice.”

-- Bill Watterson

Vote April 4th

My name is Connie Michael.

I am seeking a position on the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Health Department

The Bixler 108 Listening Room is starting its 4th season of bringing live Music to Unionville

Bixler 108 Listening Room Live Music on the Square Performances

2023

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

May 5-6 (Fri/Sat) Kerry Patrick Clark, Ohio May 12-13 ~ (Fri/Sat) 7pm Kray Van Kirk, N. California May 19 ~ (Fri) 7pm Daniel Boling. Albuquerque, New Mexico

No Admission Charge

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

The Bixler 108 Listening Room is located @ 108 S. 17th St. Unionville, MO

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I am a Registered Nurse and had the honor of serving the health care needs of the Putnam County residents with my 30 plus years experience in public health. I had the privilege of working closely with Nettie Lewis, Registered Nurse BSN, a Putnam County Health Department founder and a very valuable mentor to me.

I held several roles through my tenure, including serving as Administrator of the health department. If elected on April 4th I look forward to working harmoniously with the current Board of Trustees.

A few of the many responsibilities for board members are: Budget oversight, Policy making, Strategic planning for the future of the health department and most importantly ensuring the Health and Safety of the Putnam County residents.

I will always make the residents of Putnam County a TOP priority in any decision making related to their health and safety and other possible needs. Feel free to call 660-216-8454 with any questions you may have for me.

Thank you for your consideration for a vote of confidence April 4th. Stay Healthy and Best Regards

Connie Michael RN

Midgets Fall to Indians, 6-2,

doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Briscoe pitched Clark County to victory. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing seven hits and two runs while striking out 11 and walking zero.

Vincent Jones took the loss for PC. Jones allowed five hits and three runs over five innings, striking out three.

The Midgets totaled seven hits. Brayden McReynolds led the Midget hitting going three for three with a pair of doubles and a triple

and scoring PC’s only runs. McReynolds also recorded a stolen base.

Mason Morris led the team in RBI’s with a pair on two hits.

Other hits came from Brock Munden, who recorded a stolen base, and starting pitcher Vincent Jones.

Clark County had eight hits in the game. Pitford and Miller all managed multiple hits for Clark County.

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Delivering the Strike

Midgets Defeat Knox County Eagles, 2-1

On Monday, March 20, the Midgets opened play at home against the Indians of Clark County. The Midget faithful turned out in force despite the cold, blustery conditions. At the end of one inning, the Midgets and Indians were tied at one all and the score would remain tied until the top of the fourth when the Indians connected for a home run and a pair of other hits to take a 3-1 lead. The Indians would go on to claim the 6-2 win.

Clark County opened up scoring in the first inning, when Holsted grounded out, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, Putnam County tied things up at one when Mason Morris singled on a 2-1 count, scoring Brayden McReynolds.

After Clark County scored one run in the top of the sixth, the Midgets answered with one of their own. Clark County scored when Elam singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. Putnam County then answered when Morris singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Clark County pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Holsted hit a solo homer and Pitford

Brock Munden safely at first base. Munden led the team in hits against the Eagles with two. Photo credit: Drew Morris

On Tuesday, March 22, the Midgets hosted the Eagles of Knox County.

It was a pitchers’ duel and both teams were strong on the mound Wednesday, with neither team getting on the board until the fifth inning when the Eagles scored a run. Putnam County quickly answered with two of their own in the bottom of the fifth and went on to defeat Knox County 2-1. The Midget pitchers, Mason Morris and Own Ream, allowed just four hits to Knox County.

Morris was the Midgets’ starting pitcher and allowed only two hits and zero runs over five

and a third innings, striking out nine. Ream threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Parrish took the loss for Knox County. The pitcher surrendered two runs on six hits over six innings, striking out 11.

Brock Munden led Putnam County with two hits in three at bats. Brayden McReynolds and Mason Morris each provided a hit.

Kooper Hornaday led the team in RBI’s with a pair. Hornaday also posted a stolen base.

The Midgets were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Reise Brundage had the most chances

Kooper Hornaday fields the throw in a close play at first.

Vincent Jones goes into his wind up before delivering the strike in Monday’s game against Clark County.

in the field with ten. Knox County totaled four hits. Ryan Hall and Dooley all collected multiple hits for Knox County.

PC Track Opens Season at Davis County

On Thursday, March 23, the PC varsity track teams traveled to Bloomfield, IA, to compete in the Battle of the Border Relays. In addition to host Davis County, the Midgets competed against teams from Centerville, Clark County, Green City, Pekin and Schuyler County. The following are the results for team members finishing in the top eight:

Men’s 100M – first, Blaine Perkins (11:30); third, Chase Tomlin (11.77); fifth, Jake Rouse (12.07); eighth, Nico Lopez (12.47)

Men’s 200M – second, Chase Tomlin (23.50); fifth, Diego Lopez (25.20)

Men’s 800M – third, Avery Campbell-Johnson (2:15.90); fifth, Jude Watt (2:17.77)

Men’s 1600M – fifth, Favian Jones (6:01.39)

Men’s 3200M – fifth, Boden Darling (10:54.80); seventh, Parker Stanley (11:10.11)

Men’s 4x100 Relay –first, Nico Lopez, Chase Tomlin, Jake Rouse, Blaine Perkins (44.58); sixth, Diego Lopez, Reise Brundage, Nick Roberts, Joshua Myers (51.45)

Men’s 4x200 Relay –first, Nico Lopez, Reise Brundage, Avery Campbell-Johnson, Jude Watt

Men’s 4x400 Relay –first, Blaine Perkins, Avery Campbell-Johnson, Owen Ream, Jude Watt

Men’s 4x800 Relay – Favian Jones, Ethan Kaster, Boden Darling, Nick Roberts

Men’s Sprint Medley Relay 100-100-200400M – seventh, Tristin Hendee, Hoyt Halley, Logan Jones, Bentley McCormack

Men’s Distance Medley Relay 1200-400-

800-1600M – seventh, Corey Fisher, Christopher Hayden, Christian Baughman, Elija Brown

Men’s Long Jump –third, Nico Lopez (1703.50); sixth, Diego Lopez (16-11.50)

Women’s 100M –third, Adeline Dickerson (13.30); sixth, Traylen Brundage (13.85)

Women’s 200M –first, Adeline Dickerson (27.70); fourth, Traylen Brundage (29.02)

Women’s 400M – Loralei Fisher, (1:10.58)

Women’s 3000M – Jimena Arbelo (13:47.23)

Women’s 100M Hurdles – seventh, Samantha Blanchard (24.72)

Women’s 4x100 Relay – second, Traylen Brundage, Karley Seaton, Jesslyn Knowles, Adeline Dickerson (54.74); sixth, Albany Wood, Allise Perkins, Ryli Miller, Quinn Webb (1:02.74)

Women’s 4x200 Relay – second, Karley Seaton, Loralei Fisher, Jenna Knowles, Adeline Dickerson (2:02.50)

Women’s 4x400 Relay – fifth, Makayla Gilbert, Allise Perkins, Regann Calley, Jenna Knowles (5:11.78)

Women’s 4x800 Relay – fourth, Haven Seaton, Lydia Allen, Bailey Diveley, Regann Calley (14:10.38)

Women’s Sprint Medley Relay 100-100-200400M – fourth, Albany Wood, Jesslyn Knowles, Quinn Webb, Jenna Knowles (2:10.52)

Women’s Distance Medley Relay 1200400-800-1600M – fifth, Albany Wood, Bryanna Porras, Haven Seaton, Bailey Diveley (5:44.73)

Women’s 4x100 Shuttle Hurdles – fourth, Samantha Blanchard,

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.

Chamorro Rubio, Quinn Webb

Women’s High Jump – second, Allise Perkins (4-06.00)

Women’s Long Jump

– eighth, Karley Seaton (13-03.00)

Putnam County will host the Midget Relays on Thursday, April 6, at 3:30 PM.

Track at Bloomfield, IA

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(Top) Mason Morris readies to deliver the pitch . Morris struck out nine Eagle batters, allowed only two hits and no runs. (Below) Brayden McReynolds connects for a hit off the Eagle pitcher. Photo credits: Drew Morris

Loralei Fisher, Elisabeth

Reise Brundage (right) runs his leg of the 4x200 M Relay at the Davis County Border Relays in Bloomfield. The 4x200 team of Nico Lopez, Brundage, Avery Campbell-Johnson and Jude Watt placed first. Photo credit: PC R-I Track Facebook page

(R to L)Adeline Dickerson and Traylen Brundage charge out of the blocks in the 200M Dash. Photo credit: PC R-I Track Facebook page.

Mason Robinson prepares to release the discus. Photo credit: PC R-I Track Facebook page.

The Unionville Republican

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

FOR BOARD MEMBER

THREE YEAR TERM

Vote For THREE

JASON ROUSE

CHRISSY GILLIS

BRADLEY REAM

C.L. VESTAL

PUBLIC SUPPLY DISTRICT 1

FOR DISTRICT #2 BOARD MEMBER

THREE YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

RANDY C. GRISWOLD

WRITE IN

FOR DISTRICT #3 BOARD MEMBER

THREE YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

JERRY KNIGHT

TRISTAN KLINGINSMITH

WRITE IN

PUTNAM COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT

FOR DISTRICT #2 BOARD MEMBER

THREE YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

WRITE IN

FOR DISTRICT #5 BOARD MEMBER

THREE YEAR TERM

PUTNAM COUNTY CARE CENTER

FOR DISTRICT #5 BOARD MEMBER

THREE YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

LEE TIPTON

WRITE IN

FOR DISTRICT #6 BOARD MEMBER

THREE YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

WRITE IN

CITY OF UNIONVILLE

FOR NORTH WARD ALDERMAN

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

GARY E. DAVIS

WRITE IN

FOR SOUTH WARD ALDERMAN

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

PUTNAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

FOR BOARD MEMBER

FOUR YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

NETTIE LEWIS

CONNIE MICHAEL

KAY A. BONIFAZI

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

ALEX P. OBERREUTER

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

SCHUYLER COUNTY R-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION

FOR BOARD MEMBER

THREE YEAR TERM

Vote For THREE

ANDREW AKERS

MARTA AESCHLIMAN

JASON HAXTON

JILL CALHOUN MONCRIEF

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

Vote For ONE

JORDAN HENDEE

WRITE IN

PUTNAM COUNTY E 911

FOR BOARD MEMBER

EAST DISTRICT

FOUR YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

GARY A. WHITNEY

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

FOR BOARD MEMBER

WEST DISTRICT

FOUR YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

JASON HILL

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

KELLIE PURDY

WRITE IN

QUESTION

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?

YES NO

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?

PROPOSITION

Shall there be a levy not to exceed thirty-five (35) cents on the hundred dollar valuation on all taxable real estate, personal and utility property within the boundaries of said township for the road Section (12A) Article (10) of the Constitution of Missouri 1978. Said levy to be in effect for four years.

ELM TOWNSHIP

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

DUANE C CARNEY

WRITE IN

FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO WRITE IN

JACKSON TOWNSHIP

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

KAREN MELTON

WRITE IN

FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

LINDA L. CLARK

WRITE IN FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

ALEX P. OBERREUTER

DUSTIN E. CLARK

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

UNION TOWNSHIP

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

SCOTT ROBINSON

WRITE IN FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

ROBERT D. CLARK

WRITE IN FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

KENNETH HAAS

DAVID TOMLIN

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

PROPOSITION

Shall there be a levy not to exceed thirty-five (35) cents on the hundred dollar valuation on all taxable real estate, personal and utility property within the boundaries of said township for the road Section (12A) Article (10) of the Constitution of Missouri 1978. Said levy to be in effect for four years.

POLEANE KNIGHT

WRITE IN

FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

JEFFREY L KNIGHT

CHARLES E HEIDENWITH

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

PROPOSITION

Shall there be a levy not to exceed thirty-five (35) cents on the hundred dollar valuation on all taxable real estate, personal and utility property within the boundaries of said township for the road Section (12A) Article (10) of the Constitution of Missouri 1978. Said levy to be in effect for four years.

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE WRITE IN FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO DAVID WOOD

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

EVELYN GRIGGS WRITE IN

FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE WRITE IN FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE WRITE IN FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO EDWARD BROCKMEYER WRITE IN WRITE IN

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WILSON TOWNSHIP

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

WRITE IN

FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

JUNE FOSTER

WRITE IN

FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

STEVE HARLAN

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

YORK TOWNSHIP

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

WESLEY CULLOR

CRAIG MURPHY

WRITE IN FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

SANDY LUTZ

WRITE IN

FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

RICKY W STARK

FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

WRITE IN

FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

LONNIE BROWN

WRITE IN

WRITE IN SHERMAN TOWNSHIP

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

WRITE IN

FOR CLERK

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

WRITE IN

FOR BOARD MEMBER

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

VILLAGE OF LIVONIA

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

LOUIS TADE CHEYENNE

McDANNALD

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

VILLAGE OF POWERSVILLE

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

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

Donald Watson

Liberty Township Fire Protection District

Cindy Ruggles

Lincoln Township

Lisa Shahan - Trustee

David Shahan - Clerk

Chad Wyant

Rick Stottlemyre

Lake Special Road District

Gene Nussbaum

Newtown Harris RIII School Board

Justin Oaks

Judy Lynn Shelton

Dustin Lewis

Putnam County Memorial Hospital Board

Jeffrey Knight

COUNTY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION

FOR TRUSTEE

ONE YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM

Vote For TWO

WRITE IN

WRITE IN

VILLAGE OF WORTHINGTON FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

WRITE IN WRITE IN

GRANT TOWNSHIP

FOR TRUSTEE

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For ONE

WRITE IN

This is to certify that the foregoing notices are true copies as certified to me. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of my office the 14th day of March, 2023

/s/ Christy Brooks (seal) Christy Brooks

Putnam County Clerk

TWO YEAR TERM

Vote For TWO

JIM BLANCHARD

JAMES D. FOSTER

Vote For ONE

WRITE IN

POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION WILL BE:

*AT UNIONVILLE 4H Building located at 615 North 22nd Street, Unionville, MO 63565 (Located at the North end of City Park) - Union S.W. Jackson Township, Wilson Township

AT PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARYUnion N.E., Lake Thunderhead, Sherman Township, Jackson Township, Wilson Township

THOSE VOTING AT THEIR RESPECTIVE PRECINCTS - Liberty Township, York Township, Medicine Township, Elm Township, Grant Township and Lincoln Township.

NOTICE

If you have moved, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 947-2674 so records can be brought up to date.

NOTICE

If you are home bound and want to vote absentee in the April 4, 2023 Election, please call the County Clerk’s Office at 947-2674 so arrangements can be made. The last day to vote absentee in person is Monday, April 3rd, 2023 and the last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is March, 22, 2023.

Annie’s Project Celebrates 20 Years

NOTICE

The Putnam County Clerk’s Office will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, 1st day of April, 2023 for anyone wanting to vote absentee.

ty. The diversified farm includes row crops, forages and beef and hog operations.

Lehenbauer, a 2002 agribusiness graduate of the University of Missouri, was no stranger to farming. Her family farmed in Pike County and owned and operated Meyer Implement. Still, she hesitated before joining the family business.

“Annie’s Project gave me the confidence to come back to the farm,” she says. She felt like Annie’s Project gave her the confidence to prove that she had skills that brought value to the farm.

Amy Meyer Lehenbauer is a Marion County farmer who learned from Annie’s Project, a program offered by University of Missouri Extension. A celebration to observe 20 years of Annie’s Project will be held April 1 at Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Center Northern Missouri Research, Education & Extension Center in Novelty, Missouri. Photo by Linda Geist

PALMYRA, Mo. – Annie’s Project, a program offered by University of Missouri Extension for two decades, gave Amy Lehenbauer the confidence she needed to become active in the family farm.

Lehenbauer is one of more than 19,000 women across the nation who

completed the program during the past 20 years, says MU Extension agriculture business specialist Karisha Devlin.

The program celebrates two decades of helping women in agriculture gain skills in leadership, business and estate planning, self-defense and self-care. “An-

BID NOTICE

The City of Unionville will be accepting bids for a 48’ x 60’ addition to the water department building located at the intersection of 22nd & Main St. Unionville, MO. The addition will need to be 6” concrete, with in floor heat, and spray foam insulation walls & ceiling. The successful bidder will be required to possess contractor insurance, as well as abide by the Missouri Prevailing Wage laws.

Bidder may view the building at the given address. Contact Electric Superintendent, Shawn Caley at 660-947-2437 regarding any questions on this project.

Sealed bids may be dropped off or mailed to City Hall, 1611 Grant St,, Unionville, MO 63565 and are due by 5:00 p.m. on 4/19/23. Sealed bids will be opened at City Hall on 4/20/23 during the regularly scheduled council meeting. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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fore school and daycare. While they are at school, she splits time between cattle, pigs and farm office.

worked the land and livestock. “I saw the strengths and hardships of women in generations before me,” she says.

nie’s Project educates and empowers women in agriculture and encourages them in whatever role they choose to have in their farming operations,” says Devlin.

Lehenbauer left her full-time off-farm job to work full-time with her fourth-generation farmer-husband, Mark, and his family at Lehenbauer Farms in Marion Coun-

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Lehenbauer brought an appreciation for tradition and an eye for innovation to the table during a time when the farm was growing rapidly. Those skills helped the farm implement new feedlot technologies and human resource practices to make the farm more efficient, profitable and sustainable.

Today, Lehenbauer is the go-to person for the commercial cattle operation. Morning begins with feeding four children and helping them feed 4-H show cattle be-

She moved farm records from paper to the Cloud and worked on creating standard operating procedures and human resource protocols for the farm’s family, four non-family employees and seasonal workers. Much of the farm’s work centers on emerging labor issues, such as backup plans for critical duties, learning how to attract workers through the H2A program and TN and how to use new technology such as apps for employee watches to record time and tasks.

She devotes afternoons to picking up children from school and attending school and community-events before dinner, homework and baths. The farm runs on seasons – spring and fall calving, forage chopping, planting and harvest, and 4-H show season. Amy and her husband also are active in promoting agriculture on the state and national level. They are active in Missouri Soybean Association, U.S. Meat Export Federation Board, College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Alumni activities and the local Community Foundation.

Annie’s Project gave Lehenbauer resources, but just as importantly, she found a network of strong women who

Annie’s Project helps women in agriculture through three multi-session courses.

MU Extension invites the public to celebrate Annie’s Project from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 at the Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Center Northern Missouri Research, Education & Extension Center in Novelty, Missouri.

Annie’s Project is based on the life of a farm woman, Annie Fleck, who spent her lifetime learning how to be an involved business partner with her husband. She died in 1997 and was the inspiration for her daughter, Ruth Fleck Hambleton, to create the non-profit Annie’s Project in 2003. In Annie’s Project classes, trained facilitators provide safe harbor, connection, discovery, and shared experiences. Vetted instructors and presenters deliver unbiased research-based information to small, dynamic groups of women.

Register for Missouri’s 20th anniversary celebration at https:// web.cvent.com/event/ f9c67b75-b818-4424b81f-92a4b7be6f63/ regProcessStep1. Learn more about Annie’s Project at https://www.anniesproject.org/20th-anniversary/

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Unionville Republican

PC R-I Board of Education Minutes

Regular Meeting

DRAFT

March 16, 2023 Attendance

A – President, Bradley Ream

H – Vice President, Kelly Busker

A – Secretary, Ced Gilworth

H – Jason Rouse

H – C.L. Vestal

H - Jordan Hendee

H - Daniel Spring

H – Dr. Heath Halley, Superintendent

PRELIMINARY MATTERS

INDIVIDUALS PRESENT

Lauren Shipley, Kathy Rhodes, Barb Hodges, Tiffani Klinginsmith, Donna Altiser, Monica

Casady, Jeremy Watt, Dakota Waugh, Sam Waugh, Aimee Huse, Kerri Spitzer, Brook

Fleshman, Carla Miller, Beth Williams, Dallas

Halley, Blane Robinson, Alex Oberreuter, Gayla Whitworth, Connie Wood, Alice Heidenwith, Chrissy Gillis, Savannah

Hydorn, Melody Dickerson, Brian Mayer, Carol Ross, Calvin Heidenwith

Rouse led the group in prayer

CALL TO ORDER

Vice President Kelly

Busker called the meeting to order in the Executive Room @ 6:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Spring and second by Rouse, the board approved the agenda with the following amendment: 5-0

F. Accept Resignations

DISTRICT PRO-

GRAM EVALUATIONS

4th Grade - Beth Williams & Aimee Huse presented. 60% of their students are at or above reading level.

Baseball- Blane Robinson & Calvin Heidenwith presented. They have 24 students participating and are excited to see players in new roles after losing several Se-

ond by Rouse to approve the program evaluations.

5-0

Spring. 5-0

OPEN SESSION

niors. They would like to see a JH baseball program offered.

Guidance & Counseling-

Carla Miller- Attended a college fair, took kids to IHCC & MACC for college visits.

Brook FleshmanMonthly Character Ed, Too Good for Drugs curriculum (6-8), Signs of Suicide for 7th grade, Red Ribbon Week.

Kerri Spitzer- Character Ed, Red Ribbon Week, Too Good for Drugs workbooks, PreK2nd Little SPOT of Feelings/Emotions, 4-5th cognitive therapy, coping skills, meditation.

Carla and Brook presented MAP, End of Course, and ACT scores.

Student Council- Carla Miller & Savannah Hydorn presented. They talked about their fundraisers and getting ready for student appreciation day. MS plans to do an Easter egg hunt outside.

Boys Golf- No presentation.

HS Boys Track- Brian Mayer presented. Records are expected to be broken this year. Two buses will be used for some meets. They are trying to take as many students as they can for as many events as possible.

HS Girls Track- Melody Dickerson presented. She is expecting several to go to state. She agreed that she wants as many students going for as many events as possible.

JH Track - Savannah Hydorn presented. 36 total students participating. This year they will have one head coach and two assistants.

5th Grade- Dallas Halley & Gayla Whitworth presented. They have a great grade of kids who work hard. Utilizing new reading series. Went from 29% to 56% that were at or above reading level.

Motion by Vestal, sec-

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

INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS ROUTINE MATTERS CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Spring, second by Rouse to approve the consent agenda. (4.A-E) 5-0

FEBRUARY BILLS

Motion by Rouse, second by Hendee to approve the February bills.

5-0

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT

Motion by Spring, second by Hendee to approve the financial report. 5-0

OLD BUSINESS

2023-24 Calendar

Motion by Rouse, second by Vestal to approve the 2023-24 calendar as presented. 5-0

NEW BUSINESS

Surplus Items (action)

- Motion by Vestal, second by Hendee to surplus 80 Lenovo

Chromebooks($15-20). 5-0

4 Wheeler purchase (action) - Needing to purchase a 4 wheeler to drag the field for baseball and softball. Slayton Polaris has a 450 EPS for $8200, plus rebate offers. Motion by Hendee, second by Rouse to purchase the 4 wheeler. 5-0

Resignations (action)

Dallas Halley and Alice Heidenwith turned in resignations effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Motion by Rouse, second by Hendee to accept resignations.

5-0

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

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

B. Personally identifiable student information (610.021.6) Yes-Rouse, Yes-Hendee, Yes-Busker, Yes-Vestal, Yes-

Motion by Spring, second by Rouse, the board voted to return to open session. Yes-Rouse, Yes-Hendee, Yes-Busker, Yes-Vestal, YesSpring. 5-0

HIRE SUBSTITUTES

Motion by Spring, second by Hendee to hire Elizebeth Logsdon for a substitute. 5-0

HIRE STAFF

Motion by Vestal, second by Hendee to hire the following tenured teachers for the 2023-24 school year: 5-0

TENURE TEACHERS

Robin Caley, Brook Fleshman, Savannah Hydorn, Kathy Rhodes, Kellyn Robinson, Lisa Stobbe, Gayla Whitworth, Ashley Jones, Kaylee Minear, Jacquie Tosspon, Tammy Dooley, Kyle Fleshman, Debbie Mallette, LaDonna Roberts, Stephanie Salisbury, Wendy Tipton, Connie Wood, Taylor Bennett, Samantha Waugh, Tara Fenton, Julie Halley- Part-time, Angie O’Reilly- Parttime, Blane Robinson, Jenna Sivetts, Jeremy Watt, Dennice Anders, Brian Mayer, Beth Williams

Motion by Hendee, second by Rouse to hire the following non-tenured and non-certified staff for the 2023-24 school year. 5-0

NON-TENURE TEACHERS

Melody Dickerson, Jill West, Samantha Hendershott, Michael Elson, Adam Huse, Frances Tennill, Carson Quint, Britten Hicks- Part-time

NON-CERTIFIED STAFF

Brian Allison, David Bennett, Jonathan Brinkman, Ariane Casady, Michelle Cunningham, John Fowler, Melissa Jones, Barb Mitchell, Debra Pipes, Alexis Rogers, Connie Sheehan, Nellie Shipley, Valerie Vice, Jolene White, Jeff Harlan, Amanda Carleton, Amy Andrews, Andi Foster, Dane Stiles, Dakota Waugh, Darcee

Schwartzkopf, Joy Anderson, Sarah Bradshaw, Austin Brown, Meagan Cochran, Heather DeCoteau, Stephanie Gillum, Kim Knight, Debbie Moss, Miranda Rea, Jessica Ryals, Ellie Shipley, Rita Smith, Haley Watt, Codie Williams, Davye Heine, Cheryl Mayer, Benjamin Buller, Calvin Heidenwith, Mandy Taylor, Jordan Hollon, Angela Smith, Michelle Armbruster, Coleen Brinkman, James Carleton, Alexis Cornell, Russ Doty, Lindsey Hague, KayLea McCollom, Lacey Patterson, Brenda Reckrodt, Craig Salisbury, Lauren Shipley, Katelyn Valentine, Amy Webb

Motion by Hendee, second by Spring to hire Keith Smith as a tenure teacher for the 2023-24 school year. 4-0-1 (Ves-

Back in the Day

tal abstained)

Motion by Vestal, second by Rouse to hire Jennifer Hendee as a cook for the 2023-24 school year. 4-0-1 (Hendee abstained)

ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

Motion by Spring, second by Rouse to hire the following athletic directors: 4-0-1 (Vestal abstained)

High School AD (912) - Calvin Heidenwith for the 2023-24 school year.

Middle School AD (68) - Jamie Tipton for the 2023-24 school year.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Rouse, second by Spring to adjourn at 8:43 p.m. 5-0 Kelly Busker, Vice President Ced Gilworth, Secretary

By Ross Malone

March 29, 1830 –John Smith T deeded the land for what would become the present St. Joachim Church in Old Mines, MO. Old Mines is said by many to be the oldest continuously settled community in the state and St. Joachim does a huge amount to preserve the original French Creole village and culture.

March 30, 1931 – The Globe-Democrat reported that St. Louisan, Betty Grable seemed assured of “talkie stardom.” She did go on to star in 42 films.

March 31, 2017 – A panel of zoo and family travel experts named the St. Louis Zoo as the best zoo in the nation.

April 1, 1897 – The Springfield News-Leader reported the sighting of a huge airship with bright green lights had been seen over Kansas City, Joplin, Carthage and other communities. It was believed to be from California.

April 2, 1923 – The old tavern at Arrow Rock was purchased on this date as the first step in saving the town’s jewels of American history.

April 3, 1904 – A group of farmers from St. Louis County organized to protest the failure of the state’s nine mph speed limit for automobiles. It was too fast! They wanted “drivers and automobiles to respect the skittish horse.”

April 4, 1888 – William and Henrietta Claus of Saline County, Missouri, gave birth to a baby boy and named him Santa. Teased as a child, he spent his life as a minister and trying to help people. He died in 1957 and was remembered as a man who always tried to make the world a happier place and lived up to his name.

For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .

After a week-long break in the legislative session, the Missouri Senate gaveled into session at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 20, and wouldn’t adjourn until approximately 8 a.m. the next day. During that overnight session, the Missouri Senate was able to perfect Senate Bills 49, 236 & 164 and Senate Bill 39. Senate Bill 39 would allow for transgender women to play in co-ed sports or on the boys’ teams. Senate Bill 49 would prohibit health care providers from performing gender transition surgeries on any minor and would bar health care providers from prescribing or administering cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to a minor for a gender transition. These bills will now move over to the Missouri House of Representatives.

Senate Bill 247 provides several modifications relating to retirement. During debate on this bill, I was able to add a provision that deals with teacher retirement. This amendment would address the state’s critical shortage of teachers and school district employees. Specifically, this amendment would remove the sunset that expired in 2014 and allow teachers who retire with 32 years of service to receive an ad-

ditional .05% multiplier of the member’s final average salary for each year of service. Currently, the optimal time for a member to retire is at 30 years of service. It is my hope, if this bill were to become law, it would incentivize teachers to remain in the classroom.

Additionally, Senate Bill 75 changes the amount a retired teacher who is receiving retirement benefits from PSRS can earn in a position covered under PEERS, which is currently capped at 60% of the minimum teacher’s salary, or $15,000. The bill would also allow a retired teacher or a retired noncertified employee, who is receiving a retirement benefit from PSRS or PEERS, to work full time up to four years, instead of two, for a school district — if that district has a critical shortage of certified teachers or non-certified employees. Ideally, this provision would be used to identify and assist a student financially while they are finishing their degree with an agreement that they return to teach at that school for a certain number of years.

On the other side of the Capitol, the Missouri House of Representatives is set to finalize their portion of the state’s budget. Once approved by the House, the bud-

Hello Putnam County, my name is Nettie Lewis and I have applied for a position on the Board of Trustees at the Putnam County Health Department. I am a former administrator and community nurse. I spent 27 years at the Health Department and retire in 2001. I started my career in public heath in 1975 when I took the job of bringing public health services to our county. I was responsible for developing public health programs which included most aspects of health and wellness. In my tenure I was able to see how public changed the focus from sickness and illness to one that centered on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles. It’s been my privilege to serve the people of Putnam County. I was thankful for having a supportive board and a group of dedicated employees who supported the mission of public health. I appreciate your support in the April Election.

Nettie Lewis

get is sent to the Senate, where the Senate Appropriations Committee can make changes. With the May 5 deadline quickly approaching, the Appropriations Committee will swiftly begin markup once those bills make their way to the Senate. Also, the Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming request for proposal of the license office in Brookfield, Maryville and Carrollton. Bids must be submitted by April 4. For a list of bid opportunities

and bid response instructions, please visit Missouri’s statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS at https://missouribuys. mo.gov/.

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.

Missouri’s Third District

Danny Busick, State Representative

Sports betting -- HB556 and HB881

Over the years there have been many activities that were statutorily illegal in the state of Missouri. That included things such as consumption of alcohol and marijuana, casino gambling, and sports betting. One by one we have made these activities legal in Missouri with the exception of sports betting. House bills HB556 and 581 will legalize sports betting.

Every time the state has legalized any of said activities it has added “sin taxes”, as they are called, to the legalized activity. Sin taxes have one positive about them, they are voluntary. No one is required to pay them, a citizen makes the choice to pay the tax. The problem with every one of these taxes, they are used to grow government. Some of these taxes are committed to good causes, but they are never used to shrink state

Sunshine Law. As always it’s a privilege to serve the 3rd District. Please contact my office at 573-751-3647 if you need anything at

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government or to lower the burden of income taxes on our citizens and business. Politicians get more excited about the additional revenue they will be able to spend. A temptation that most politicians fall for, because it gives them more power.

I would love to see a portion of the sports betting revenue go toward reducing the burden of the Missouri government on its citizens, but it will not. This is one reason I will oppose sports betting. I will also oppose these bills for personal religious reasons.

Due to the recent passage of Amendment 1 on November 6, 2018, please be advised that any communications or documents received by this office that were previously treated as confidential may now be subject to public disclosure pursuant to any request made under the Missouri

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all. Further information can be obtained by email at danny.busick@house. mo.gov or by visiting www.house.mo.gov

Lowering Energy Costs

Dear Friend,

Over the last couple of years, it has become increasingly evident that there is an energy crisis. All you have to do is look at your power or gas bill and you’ll quickly realize we’ve got a major problem. Over the last couple of years, energy prices have skyrocketed, and while they may have fluctuated here and there, that’s no consolation for opening a bill that has tripled. Folks across North Missouri are hurting as a result. Something must be done.

That’s why last week I joined Majority Leader Steve Scalise and my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee to introduce the Lower Energy Costs Act. That’s what Republicans are committed to doing and that’s why we introduced this bill, recognizing what others won’t—this is truly a crisis.

I’ve said all along that the key to solving the energy crisis rests in American energy independence. Increasing our domestic production capabilities is critical to getting this done. That means pursuing every possible avenue to make it happen.

The first step can’t get more obvious—we’ve got to be able to drill for more oil here at home. Not only that, but we also need to stop disincentivizing folks from doing it with onerous taxes and fees. It’s not only drilling, but also mining for minerals which are criti-

cal for our energy independence. We’ve got an abundance of riches here in America and there is no reason we shouldn’t take advantage of that fact.

It’s not just at the gas pump. Natural gas bills have been particularly devastating for homeowners and business owners this past winter. Repealing restrictions on importing and exporting natural gas is just the first step to ensuring this problem doesn’t continue to grow.

The key to moving any of these energy projects forward is getting the bureaucracy out of the way. The government permitting process should be limited and focused, removing the opportunity for activists to hijack the process which keeps projects from getting done. This bill does exactly that, streamlining the permitting process and ensuring that it isn’t weaponized against energy projects.

So, if the solutions are so obvious, why aren’t we doing it? It’s not too hard to figure out. Fringe Green New Deal devotees are more interested in their ideology than lowering our energy costs. To the average American who pays the price of our ongoing energy crisis, these ideas aren’t controversial at all. We’ve got to get the government out of the way and take advantage of the resources that God has blessed us with to solve the problem.

Sincerely,

Sam Graves

March 29, 2023, The Unionville Republican

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All creditors of decedent, who died on 03DEC-2022, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri.

Date of first publication: November 29, 2023;

Date of second publication is April 5th, 2023.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY MISSOURI

Division I

Case No. 23AJDR00004

In re: Hunter Curtis Andersen

NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Petitioner’s Name (before change) and address

Hunter Curtis Andersen 21867 State Highway KK Lucerne, MO 64655

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The Court finds that the change of name would be proper and would not be detrimental to the interests of any

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IN THE 3rd JUDICIALCIRCUIT COURT, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In The Estate of: MAJORY JO GREGORY, Deceased.

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To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARJORY JO GREGORY, Decedent:

On March 17, 2023, a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097 RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the

Volunteers ...

/s/ Luz Orozco, Deputy Clerk 3/29, 4/05

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are encouraged to bring gloves. A light lunch will be provided.

John Siddle Williams House/ Hickory County Museum, Hermitage, 9:00 am

Contact: Roger Boyd at rboyd590@gmail.com

Volunteers will assist with museum housekeeping including sweeping and dusting, cleaning and planting flower beds, aiding in archaeological excavation, and painting the interior and exterior. A program on the life and service of John Siddle Williams in the Confederacy will be presented to participants. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves. (Note: This event will take place Saturday, May 13, 2023).

Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield, Soldiers’ Cemetery & Museum, Lone Jack, 8:30 am

Contact: Alinda Miller at president@historiclonejack.org

Volunteers will clean fall and winter debris from the battlefield and soldiers’ cemetery which includes raking leaves, picking up sticks and cleaning the flower beds.

who has experienced any COVID-19 symptoms in the two weeks prior to their Park Day event refrain from participating. For any questions regarding weather policies, rain dates, and COVID-19 considerations, the Trust recommends that volunteers contact their site of interest.

The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated

to preserving America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected more than 56,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War across 155 sites in 25 states. Learn more at www.battlefields.org.

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There will also be inside work cleaning the museum. A discussion regarding the battle and history of the site will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves. A light lunch will be provided. Those who wish to participate may contact the site manager to reigster. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Republic, 8:30 am

Contact: Billie Aschwege at billie_ aschwege@nps.gov

Volunteers will assist with cleaning the trails and stream, mild landscaping and painting railings. The Historic Ray House will be open for tours, available to all volunteers. Tool and supplies will be provided as well as water and snacks. Those who wish to participate may contact the site manager to reigster.

For a complete list of participating Park Day sites and more information, visit www. battlefields.org/parkday. Volunteers can share their Park Day participation online using #ParkDay2023.

It is asked that anyone

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TIMING AND METHOD

I know most all of you are ready for spring (me as well) but it is important to get timing right and utilize the right methods. I will expend a little time on that in this article.

Timing and method are important in many things for both farmers and gardeners/homeowners. Those of you planning gardens know that some vegetables do well early when it is cool and others later on in the heart. Raised beds or greenhouses can speed up those starting dates. As a reminder, guide https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/ g6201 discusses that and guide 6220 at https:// extension.missouri.edu/ g6220 covers organic vegetable planting. Planting too early or late can cause problems for any gardener. Remember, a garden soil test is only $25 but takes a week to 10 days.

Timing and the method are critical for insect and weed control also whether a garden or field. When the weather warms up, carpenter bees and voles will be active quickly. Some insects are difficult to control because by the time you notice them it is too late to control them economically (webworms, galls). Timing of spray-

ing them in the spring is crucial. There is a fruit spray schedule for homeowners at https:// extension.missouri.edu/ publications/g6010 that helps for fruits. If you are not spraying at the right time (when the damage is more than the cost of control), you are just getting revenge which is too expensive these days.

University of Missouri Extension has a wide range of guides on vegetables and fruits you can find online or in the extension office. They are worth your time to check out.

REMINDERS

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.

The “Market on the Square” will begin on Saturday, May 6 on the square here in Unionville (other locations are different) so if you do not garden you can come there.

THOUGHT: “Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead! If you lose, you can guide!”

“No one rises above who he or she has been without first having fallen down. The best time -- in fact, the only time -- to make a real change in your life is in the moment of seeing the need for it. He who hesitates always gets lost in the hundred reasons why tomorrow is a better day to get started.”

-- Guy Finley

David Singley and Claudia Nygaard to Perform at Bixler 108 on March 31

telling, I instantly knew that I wanted to bring Claudia to Unionville and the Bixler,” said Tom Keedy, who created the Bixler 108 Listening Room.

You can catch up with Claudia Nygaard at The Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, Mo., on Friday March 31 at 7 pm following an

opening act by David Singley, a Minneapolis based singer songwriter who will be stopping by the Bixler on his way back from a tour in Florida. This is a return engagement for Singley.

There is never and admission fee at the Bixler, but donations are appreciated and encouraged, as that is how The Bixler

supports these musicians and is able to continue to bring great entertainers like Claudia Nygaard and David Singley to Unionville. For more information go to the Bixler 108 Facebook page, email at thebixler108@ gmail.com or call Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803.

Volunteers Wanted to Clean Up Missouri Battlefields and Historic Sites

American Battlefield Trust’s 27th annual Park Day encourages volunteers nationwide to uplift historic sites on April 15 (Washington, D.C.)

The Bixler 108 Listening Room is proud to announce another great evening of live music on Friday, March 31. Highlighting the show will be Claudia Nygaard, a Nashville singer/songwriter who has been delighting audiences all across the country for many years with scrappy, sensual, vulnerable and honest songwriting, and mesmerizing storytelling.

Claudia’s roots are in California where she grew up listening to country music and learning to play guitar and sing many of those country songs. She has a degree in theater from San Jose State University and supported herself in college modeling and working as a weather reporter for a local TV station. It was after the 11 pm news and her weather report that she sat in with a band in a San Jose club and fell in love with playing and singing before live audiences. She has not had a “real job” since, and has performed in 48 states and nine foreign countries.

The road then led to Nashville where she be-

came a staff songwriter for Greenwood Publishing. But the rush of performing before live audiences and her love of life on the road had a greater pull and she was soon back to performing live. She is a favorite at music festivals around the country, and her songwriting has won her competitions at both the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas and the Tumbleweed Music Festival in Washington state. Last

summer she was chosen an “Emerging Artist” at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in CT.

“I met Claudia at the Folk Alliance International conference last year in Kansas City where she was one of the official showcase artists. Sitting in that room listening to her powerful performance, at times heartwarming and poignant and at other times irreverent and funny, laced with great story-

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— Volunteers throughout Missouri are teaming up with the American Battlefield Trust to perform “spring cleaning” by way of maintenance and restoration of six Show Me State battlefields and historic sites during the 27th annual Park Day.

A nationwide, hands-on preservation event, Park Day provides an avenue to refresh these storied locations just in time for the busy tourist season. Over the years, the event has attracted volunteers of all ages and abilities bound by their dedication to community and the uplifting of our American heritage.

Park Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 15, 2023, but as sites consider weather and local public health guidelines, they may choose to participate in the event on an alternative date. Missouri volunteers will be

joined by thousands of participants across 26 states. Volunteers will receive reusable Trust water bottles, and some sites will provide lunch or refreshments. A local historian may also be present to discuss the unique role of the site in our national story. Missouri volunteers interested in participating in Park Day are encouraged to contact the individual sites listed below.

Battle Of Lexington State Historic Site, Lexington, 10:00 am

Contact: Karla Strain at Karla.Strain@dnr. mo.gov

Volunteers will help with building split-rail fencing and continue our battle against invasive species threatening the Historic Site. Free tours of the battlefield and the Anderson House will be available for volunteers. Lunch will be provided.

Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site, Pilot Knob, 8:00 am

Contact: Brick Autry at brick.autry@dnr. mo.gov

Volunteers will be assigned to help US Civil War Reenactors Turner’s Brigade (St. Louis, MO area) during their Spring Drill, attend special chores in the Visitor Center, and direct visitors as needed. Volunteers may attend the Visitor Center Museum which has several fine artifacts, firearms, and a library. Turner’s Brigade members will have their camp open to the public and will present frontier Civil War life in the Missouri Ozarks. (Note: This event takes place Saturday, April 22, 2023).

Fort D Historic Site, Cape Girardeau, 9:00 am

Contact: Patti House at patti.m.house@gmail. com

Volunteers will assist in cleaning the grounds and the stone building known as “the blockhouse.” Historians will be on-site to tell the story of the old Civil War structure. Participants

Volunteers

Claudia Nygaard will be the featured performer at the Bixler 108 Listening Room on March 31. Submitted by Tom Keedy

David Singley will be the opening performer at the Bixler 108 on March 31. Submitted by Tom Keedy