04-10-2024 Unionville Republican

8th Annual Home Run Against Hunger -- Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Teams up with Feeding Missouri

to Knock Hunger Out of the Park for Missourians

Unionville Mo. —The number of Missourians facing hunger would fit into Busch Stadium more than 15x. Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes the need to obtain and distribute food to hungry families across the state. For the ninth consecutive year, insurance agents and producers, customer service representatives, regional coordinators and many volunteers are accepting donations from April 2, 2024 to April 30, 2024 at area offices. The 2024 Home Run Against Hunger campaign is one of several events Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance organizes annually to help those in need.

Help us fight hunger in our county. The most-needed items include: canned meat, canned fruits and vegetables, beans, rice, cereal, peanut butter, soups and pasta. Drop off your donations (food or funds) at our office between April 2, 2024 and April 30, 2024 at 109 N 22nd St., Unionville ,Mo. 63565 , the office of Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Agent. Joseph Carter

During the campaign’s final days, each Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance office will deliver donations to a local pantry. A statewide grand total of donations in pounds will be announced along with total monetary donations. Last year’s efforts garnered nearly 4.4 tons of food and over $16,100.

Unfortunately, ONE in every EIGHT Missouri children are faced with not knowing when they will eat their next meal on a regular basis. You can help provide hope by donating. Missouri’s food banks are working to provide relief to many families struggling to make ends meet but they can’t do it alone. A donation of only $25 can provide up to 100 meals to our neighbors in need.

Key Permit for NCMRWC Project Dam Approved

Milan, MO: On

Wednesday March 27th, Chairman of the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC), Harve Rhodes signed the Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit, and it was delivered to the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) where it was countersigned and approved. The 404 Permit requires that habitat impacted by a project must be replaced through restorative efforts in equal or greater amounts at another location preferably as near to the impacted area as possible. The NCMRWC has also satisfied the requirements for Cultural Resources and Endangered Spe-

cies Act. The Roy Blunt Reservoir will impact jurisdictional Waters of the U.S., which includes wetlands. and its approved mitigation plan provides for restorative measures in the Lower Grand Watershed where it resides.

The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission’s Project Team reviewed dozens of proposals and sites in search for a combination of locations to restore habitat. None of those sites or proposals proved sufficient or economically feasible. The Project Team developed a plan for restoration at

Beals and Jackson Selected for 2024

FRS Washington, DC, Youth Tour

West Pocket Park Sidewalk Work is in Progress

Free Classes Scheduled at PC Public Library

Submitted by Mary Constock

Two free classes are offered in April at the Putnam County Library. On April 12 beginning at 2 p.m., Linda Davis will demonstrate how to make ghee and yogurt. (Ghee is clarified butter.) Linda and her husband Darl own a milk cow and she has perfected various ways to use the abundance of milk produced by the cow. Samples and written instructions will be provided.

Jennifer Schutter, University of Missouri Extension Horticulture Specialist, will give information on “Insects in the Garden” on Tuesday, April 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m. She will also answer general gardening questions at the end of the one-hour class. Both classes will be held in the meeting room of the library. The classes are sponsored by the Friends of the Putnam County Library group. Anyone interested in the library is welcome to join for an annual $5 fee. The group meets the third Monday of each month at 9 a.m.

“When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.”

-- LL Cool J

Maddi Beals and Sadie Jackson have been selected to attend the 2024 FRS Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 3-7, 2024. This annual event gives selected rural youth an all-expenses paid trip to tour our nation’s capital sponsored by NEMR and the Foundation for Rural Services. Pictured are the 2024 applicants. Pictured are (L to R): Maddie Beals, Putnam County R-I; Sadie Jackson, Scotland County R-I; Adelynn Hoyal, Scotland County R-I; and Lathen Lee, Putnam County R-I. Submitted by Jennifer Chrisman, Marketing and Sales Manager, NEMR.

Hamilton Signs NIL for NCMC Livestock Judging Team

Dylan Hamilton signed her National Letter of Intent for the North Central Missouri College Livestock Judging Team last

the program and then either typing the article on my home computer or capturing a screen shot and emailing it to the office to open in PhotoShop and then typing the article. However, it took so long to get the issue resolved, I am just glad to have access and the previous games will be covered as space is available.

The team is doing great this year and no jink intended, but so far they are undefeated. You can catch them playing in Unionville tonight (April 10) as they host the North Harrison Shamrocks or this Saturday at the PC Baseball Tournament. Let’s fill the stands and support our boys in blue!

The weather appears to finally hold the continued promise of nice

weather. Of course, this is Missouri and the weather could naturally “change on a dime,” but I am ready to get outside and get some more yard work done. I was ready to do a little mowing, weed eating and general yard pick up last week, but first it was too cold and windy for me and then I took a break on Saturday and Sunday to watch the granddaughter play softball. That was a case of technology being wonderful and I was able to link to the Graceland games on my Kindle, which provided a much larger view.

With the advent of spring and summer and all the outdoor activities, it’s time to put down the electronics and get out and enjoy nature.

Have a great week!

Technology is wonderful ... until it isn’t or until an upgrade or the “new and improved version” creates chaos. GameChanger, which we use to get baseball stats upgraded back in the winter. It has taken a few weeks, an increased subscription price and the help of Coach Robinson,

but the recaps and stats are finally available. One glitch, however, is that the App doesn’t work on Mac computers and so far it appears that one can no longer just use Google or other Internet browser to access the information. So, clunky as it may be, I am using my phone to access

Thursday, April 11

Fish Square, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, Macaroni/Tomatoes, Slab Fruit Pie

Friday, April 12

BUFFET, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Yankee Green Beans, Assorted Fruit/Desserts

Monday, April 15

Pork Fritter, Potato

Cakes, Corn, Fruit

Tuesday, April 16

Marinated Chicken Breast, Creamed Peas/ Potatoes, Pickled Beets, Fruit Salad

Wednesday, April 17

SALAD BAR, Beef/ Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Three Bean Salad, Fruit

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.

Thursday, April 11

Dan Boland, Melody Trent, Jeff Pauley, Kasey Knight

Friday, April 12

Eric Riley, Denise Wagner, Tabatha Smith, Sarah Kellison

Saturday, April 13

Linnette Caley, Ron Hunt, Josiah Wright, Shannon Stroud, Evelyn Morgan, Cassie Harlan

Sunday, April 14

Tom Fowler, Danny Wise, Brad Thomas, Norman Dannemiller, Lory Mothersbaugh Passley, Mary Van-

Anna

Houtan, Lindsey Rowland, Jacyi Lewis, Triston Fowler

Monday, April 15

Josh Brummit, Jeneen Roof, Debbie Shifflet, Cassidy West, Keaton Ryals, Joann Anderson

Tuesday, April 16

Colleen Fowler, Denise Hyle, Andrea Kinzler, Luke Carpenter, Mitch Wood, Phil Lutz, Katie Halley

Wednesday, April 17

Roger Casady, Steve Pearson, Ashley Carpenter, Robert Casady, Guin Anderson

Fleshman Senior Discount

I recently turned 50 and was so excited to FINALLY get my senior discount at McDonalds. A month later I was on the cell

phone bragging to my Mom about how cheap my senior coffee is now when she informed me McDonalds pushed the age back to 55 years ago. I was crushed by the news and felt terrible for ripping McDonalds off a couple of times. Now I can’t wait to turn 55.

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God Works Despite Our Frailties

Following Jesus’ ascension into heaven, the disciples returned to Jerusalem with “great joy.” Jesus was alive! However joyful they might have been, they had to be thinking, “What is next? What do we do now?”

The entire book of Acts is the answer to those questions. A few days later God’s Holy Spirit descended on them, and they were off and running.

By our present-day standards of “doing church,” we would have seen their activities as rather chaotic. There were no organized churches, only people meeting house to house praying, worshipping, asking God what to do.

Viewing it now from a distance, we can see the Holy Spirit was in charge, directing to a God- ordained destiny. As a pastor and “missionary,” I have sometimes witnessed religious “chaos.” In those times I often thought, “God works in spite of us rather than because of us.” Thank God!

If the disciples had known what was ahead for them, they would have at least been concerned. In just a few short months, the “Way,” the name first given to the believers, would make

it known they were not a branch of Judaism but a church all its own. This made them an enemy of the Roman government, which forbade any new religion. The success of the church at Antioch, where they were first called Christians, gave them a name that stuck--Christians, followers of Jesus Christ. They bore the name proudly and often painfully.

Soon the entire known world was against them. The Jews always hated them; the pagans despised their morality; the government hunted them down as outlaws.

Still, Christianity grew rapidly. Following the resurrection of Jesus, the formerly fearful disciples became men of great commitment and courage. At the time, one might have assumed their courage would wane. It did not. All but one of them died as martyrs. Meanwhile, they turned the world upside.

The King James authorized version of the Bible chose Acts of the Apostles as the title of the book you and I know as the book of Acts. Someone has suggested it might be called the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Personally, I tend to agree.

week. Pictured with Dylan are her parents Nevin and Toni Hamilton and her brother Dade. Picture credit: Halley Watt

City Council Acts on Bills and Bids

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council was called to order at 5:30 PM on Thursday, April 4, by Mayor Charley Bill Pittman will all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill] in attendance.

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

state offices do. The motion died for lack of a second.

Protect Plants by Looking for Invasive Pests in April

Code Enforcement Officer Josh Mathes had invited Todd Cullum to the meeting to discuss with the council the plan for Cullum’s building when the adjacent Scuttlebutt building is taken down. In discussion, the council recommended that Cullum shore up the portion of his building adjacent to the Scuttlebutt building.

Back in the Day

After review, Purdy

By Ross Malone

April 10, 2001 – A hail storm with baseball-sized stones hit Lambert Airport, Hazelwood and Florissant. Every roof was damaged along with more than 60,000 cars and several aircraft. It was even worse that day in Kansas City. The costliest hail storm in U.S. history also gave K.C. a “longlived high-precipitation supercell thunderstorm,” with nine tornadoes!

April 11, 1859 –Birthday of Enoch H. Crowder, in Edinburg, Missouri. He was head of the Military Department at the University of Missouri. With the Music Department, they started a brass band among the cadets and this became Marchin’ Mizzou.

April 12, 1888 – At the Circuit Court in Dallas County, Daniel Mason, was accused of playing cards on Sunday. Plea of guilty, fine $5 and court costs.

April 13, 1882 – The steamboat Joseph Kin-

ney ran into the Booneville bridge then, after repairs, ran into the Kansas City bridge. After more repairs, she ran into the Glasgow bridge on this date and was destroyed.

April 14, 1926 –Charles Lindbergh flew the first air mail run between St. Louis and Chicago. His employer, Robertson Aircraft Company of St. Louis would grow into American Airlines.

April 15, 1959 – The Cardinals brought their new relief pitcher, Bob Gibson, into his first game. The first batter he faced, Jim Barnes, hit a home run.

April 16, 1897 –With all the sightings of strange “airships” around western Missouri, The Springfield News-Leader was urging the Ministers Alliance to “work on the temperance question.” For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .

Staff reports were reviewed. T. J. Payne, Water/Wastewater, presented paperwork regarding a change of scope in the work procedure from the contractor on the project. He explained the proposed procedure and added there was no difference in cost. The council had no issue with the change, but instructed Payne to make sure no holes were left in lawns. The department is working on meters and leaks.

Hill had received a request regarding parking on the old Skelgas building lot. For safety reasons, the council advised against it.

Mayor Pittman reported that he would move forward with the Red Rock contract provided by City Attorney Tara Walker.

In Old Business, Lutz motioned to approve Budget Amendment –Chipper. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed, 4-0 via roll call vote.

Davis motioned to have Bill 2322, Manufactured Homes read twice by title. Purdy seconded the motion. Following City Clerk Linnette Caley’s reading of Bill 2322, Manufactured Homes twice by title, Purdy motioned to approve. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0, via roll call vote.

Purdy suggested that the city should have an engineer inspect the Jim Garrett building before demolition of the old Subway building begins.

In New Business, Davis motioned to have City Hall close on the same holidays as the

The five bids for the Water Department’s 2004 Chevrolet were opened. Lutz motioned to accept the I. G. Construction bid in the amount of $500. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0, via roll call vote.

The two bids received for the Electric Department’s chipper were opened. Lutz motion to accept Ryan Clark’s bid of $3750. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0, via roll call vote.

The next bids opened and reviewed were the Water Department equipment bids for a skid steer and a rake-n-ator. Purdy motioned to accept the bid from Crown Power. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 3-1, via roll call vote with Davis voting nay.

The final item of New Business was Lead Line Reimbursement. Payne stated that customers will be notified that they can make appointments. Plans are to start in the middle of May. Lutz motioned to approve. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

In Other Business as Necessary, Davis reported he had received a request for a hanger at the airport. Discussion followed.

Davis reported on the amount the Use Tax had generated to date.

Discussion of adjusting the electric rates and/ or doing a rate study was discussed.

Hill inquired on the status of building requests. Mathes reported that several building permits and demolition permits have been issued.

At 6:47, Lutz motioned to adjourn. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

April is Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclaimed April 2024 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. Whether you’re a gardener or a camper, a bug enthusiast or a student, a traveler or an online shopper, it is important to learn about the danger of invasive plant pests and what you can do to help.

Invasive pests don’t have many enemies in their new environment, so they multiply fast. These pests compete with native species and cause problems for the environment and farms.

Nonnative plant pests can hitchhike in untreated firewood, attach themselves to cars, boats, and other outdoor surfaces, or take a ride in the mail. They can travel to new areas on agricultural material such as soil, seeds, homegrown produce and plants.

We need the public’s help to reduce the impact of invasive species. Join us in protecting plants this month! Here are some tips:

*Visit the Missouri Department of Agriculture website to learn about quarantines in your area. Familiarize yourself with signs of invasive pest infestation on outdoor gear, wild plants, and your garden.

*If you find signs of new invasive plant pests and diseases in your area, report them to your local Extension office, the state department of ag-

riculture or your USDA State Plant Health Director’s office.

*Don’t move untreated firewood—even if it looks pest-free on the outside. To be safe, buy or source wood locally, or use certified, heat-treated firewood.

*When ordering agricultural materials online, contact the seller to determine where the item is shipping from and adhere to import requirements for any agricultural materials coming from overseas. If you don’t know where an agricultural product is coming from, don’t buy it online. U.S. regulations apply to the importer—meaning the person purchasing and importing the product—not the online merchant. Buy the item domestically or learn how to safely and legally import plants and seeds before purchasing them online.

*Don’t mail homegrown plants, fruits and vegetables.

*Declare all agricultural items, including seeds, soil, and handicrafts to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for inspection when returning from overseas travel. Declaring these items protects local plants from invasive pests, and it’s required by law.

To share plant health protection messaging in April, join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter and follow #IPPDAM on social media. To learn more about invasive plant pests and diseases in your area and how to stop them, visit HungryPests.com.

Helen Jo Schoonover

Helen Jo Schoonover, 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, died Tuesday April 2, 2024, at her home with her husband at her bedside.

She was born January 6, 1948, near Elijah, Missouri near the “old river place” to Carl and Nellie Mae (Grisham) Westmoreland.

She is survived by her husband Dick Schoonover, three sons: Steve (Shelley), Rob (Mindy), and Chuck (Nicole), three grandchildren: Katie, Zach, and Shaylin, and two great-grandchildren: Bentley and Everleigh, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in

death by her parents, her sisters Lenora Francis, Lucille Hicks, and her brother Russ Westmoreland.

She enjoyed her time as a labor and delivery nurse at Laughlin Hospital and took pride in caring for not only her patients but also her family. Her care extended past humans and to all fourlegged creatures that found her. She was also an avid reader.

Funeral services were at Travis Noe Funeral Home Sunday April 7, 2024, at 1pm with a visitation at 12pm. Services were officiated by Larry Gibson. Music by Aaron Russell. Pallbearers included: Jimmy Francis, Debbie Harper, Jeffrey Francis, Gary Hicks, Terry Hicks, and Zach Long. Honorary pallbearer was Dr. Farrell Moots.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Adair County Humane Society or the Adair County Library, and they may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.

Stanley Davis

Stanley Ray Davis, 67, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on December 9, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease. Stanley was born on April 19, 1956, in Unionville, MO, the son of Robert Ovid Davis and Delores Mae (Ross) Davis.

Stanley was a graduate of Prairie City High School in Prairie City, Iowa, and during school he was an avid athlete. Stan lettered in football and track all four years and held the Cardinal

Relays high jump record for numerous years. After school he joined the Army, but an old football injury caused that dream to fade. Stan had many different types of jobs during his life, but working at Earl May Garden Center was his favorite. Stan loved working with plants. He studied the different types of weeds used for old time medicine. Stan was a member of the Broadlawn Baptist Church where he taught Men’s Sunday School and volunteered at the food bank even driving the van to pick up the food from Kirksville to be distributed. Stan served as the Putnam County Representative for the silver haired legislature in Jefferson City. He had many relationships in his life, but when he met Shirley Curtis and they married, she was the Love of his life. Shirley passed away from brain cancer in 2006.

Stanley Davis is survived by his daughters;

Amanda Orndorff of Versailles, MO, Stephanie Bishop of Haleyville, AL; and a stepdaughter, Jennifer Fagan of Des Moines, IA. His surviving stepson is Jeremy Walters of Madrid, IA. Stanley is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. His surviving siblings include sisters Linda Boddicker of Prairie City, IA, Christina Gilchrist of Newton, IA, and a brother James E. Davis of Ogden, IA.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, Stanley was preceded

in death by his brothers Bobbie and Joseph in infancy.

Memorials for Stanley may be made payable to the Historical Society, PC Café and Resource Center, or the Ministerial Alliance Food Bank and entrusted to the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, MO 63565.

A Celebration of Life for Stan will be held at the Broadlawn Baptist Church in Unionville on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with a visitation at 1:00 and service at 2:00 pm.

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Clifford Ray Furnish, 74 years old, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan.

Clifford was born August 26, 1949, in Unionville, Missouri, to Neal and Lita (Shilt) Furnish. On April 18, 1970, he married Beverly (Hummel) Furnish, she survives of the home. He is also survived by: four children, Bryan Furnish (Megan) of Milan, Laura McBee and the late, Jason Gibbs of Liberty, Missouri, Christa Widner (Matt) of Lucerne, Missouri, and Erin Furnish (Kyle Fordyce) of New-

town, Missouri; Grandchildren, Marcus Furnish, Madison Furnish, Korbyn Furnish, Alec McBee, Raygen McBee, Lauren Fordyce, Anna Fordyce, Ellie Fordyce, Izabell Miller, Mazey Miller, Andrew Fordyce, and Sebastian Fordyce; a sister, Deborah Sandefur of Olathe, Kansas; nephews, Nicholas Sandefur and Ian Sandefur (Tracy); a brother-in-law, Martin “Butch” Hummel (Debbie) of Lawson, Missouri; Sistersin-law, Virginia “Jenny” Hulsopple (David) of Savannah, Missouri, Sara Blanchard (Tim) of Lucerne, Missouri, and Maggie Brown of Princeton, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Shawna Rae Furnish.

Clifford grew up west of Powersville and west of Milan, graduating from Milan C-II in 1967. He owned and operated Furnish Body Shop, then served in the United States Army in Germany, where Beverly spent a year with him, before they moved back to the

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area, finally settling in 1988 at their farm, west of Milan. Over the years, Clifford owned and operated his auto body shop and farmed. He was a member of the American Legion, served as a board member for MFA, and was on the committee at Milan C-II, helping plan for the new school addition. Clifford was an avid Milan C-II supporter and fan, watching his kids and grandkids play sports. Clifford enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading, he loved discussing politics with his brother-in-law, Butch

and with Janet and the crew at MFA, and enjoyed the coffee group.

A service for Clifford was held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Milan Christian Church with Pastor Sung Bauta and Doug Fairley officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Milan. A visitation was held from Friday evening, at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions are suggested to American Legion Post #228 or Milan C-II FFA.

Missouri House Passes HJR 86, Bringing Significant Reform to Initiative Petition Process

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has made a decisive move towards enhancing democracy with proposed crucial adjustments on how initiatives for constitutional amendments are handled in the Show-Me State. Sponsored by State Representative John Black, this resolution promises significant changes to Missouri’s constitutional amendment process, reflecting a commitment to fair representation and citizen engagement.

Currently, initiative petitions proposing amendments to the Constitution require signatures from eight percent of the legal voters in two-thirds of the state’s congressional districts in order to be placed on the ballot. HJR 86 would require signatures from eight percent of the legal voters in all of the state’s

congressional districts in order to place a Constitutional amendment proposed by initiative petition on the ballot. Additional changes include alterations to signature requirements, provisions for public input, eligibility criteria, and measures to safeguard against foreign influence.

The resolution protects the stability and integrity of the Missouri Constitution. HJR 86 aligns with the federal constitutional process, which requires ratification by a three-fourths majority of states for any amendment. Since 1791, this process has yielded 27 amendments, including the initial 10 amendments within the Bill of Rights. By comparison, the Missouri Constitution, one of the largest state constitutions, has been amended 122 times since 1945.

“I believe the amend-

ment process for our U.S. constitution should serve as a lesson on how to address changes and growth in our state, while also protecting the integrity of our state constitution by ensuring amendments reflect principles supported by the people as a whole,” Rep. Black, R-Marshfield, said. “This legislation allows every county in the state the chance to be heard.”

“The Missouri Constitution is the sacrosanct compact upon which Missouri is built and is intended to enshrine our rights to life, liberty and to hold private property. Our state constitution is no less important than our federal constitution, and it should not be any easier to amend our constitution than the U.S.

Constitution,” House Speaker Dean Plocher, R-Des Peres, said. “Unfortunately the initiative petition process has been abused by out-of-state interests that mislead voters by confusing ballot language and needs reform.”

Passing out of the House by a vote of 10649, HJR 86 now moves to the Missouri Senate for further consideration.

Representative John Black, a Republican, represents Webster County (District 129) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first twoyear term in November 2018. For more information, please contact Rep. Black’s office at 573751-1167 or via email at John.Black@House. Mo.Gov.

PC Libary Hosts McMurry Book Launch

Author Enfys McMurry held a book launch and signing at the PC Public Library on Saturday April 6. Her new book, Disaster at 39,000 Feet, covers the Flight 11 crash in Putnam County and “how small town America came together during a time of crisis.” The event was sponsored by the PC Library and the Friends of the Library.

Midgets Champions at S. Shelby

The PC Midgets earned the championship title and trophy at the South Shelby Tournament shutting out their competition in both games played. Photo credit: Drew Morris Photography

On Saturday, April 6, the Putnam County Midgets took championship honors at the South Shelby baseball tournament.

In round one, the Midgets cruised by the Knox County Eagles 150, scoring 10 of those runs in the first inning. An error scored one run, Riley Ayers drew a walk scoring one run, Brock Munden was hit by a pitch, driving in a run. Then Gavin Kirklin drew a walk, scoring a run, Trace Halley drew a walk, scoring a run, an error scored two runs. Kooper Hornaday doubled to score a pair of runs and Luke Aguilar singled to score a run.

Putnam County’s other five runs came in the bottom of the third inning. Brock Munden singled, scoring two runs. Randall Ayers drew a walk, scoring a run. Michael Christian was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Ma-

son Morris drew a walk, scoring a run.

Brock Munden earned the win for Putnam County, giving up no hits and no runs over three innings. Munden struck out five, issuing only one base on balls.

Munden led the team in RBIs with three. Hornaday led the team in hits going two for three.

Mason Morris and Reise Brundage each posted a pair of stolen bases and Aguilar added another stolen base.

In fielding, the Midgets committed no errors.

The Midgets 15 runs came on six hits and they were issued 11 base on balls.

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In the championship game, the Midgets faced off with the Hawks from Clopton.

The Midgets put the first scores on the board in the bottom of the first inning. One run scored

when Luke Aguilar lined out. Brock Munden connected for a single to score the other run.

Midget scoring exploded in the third inning, with six additional runs. Aguilar singled, scoring a run, Gavin Kirklin singled to score a run Both Randall Ayers and Reise Brundage singled, each earning two RBIs.

The Midgets secured an 11-0 victory and the championship with three runs in the fourth inning.

Kirklin led the team in stolen bases with a pair. Michael Christian, Trace Halley and Brundage each added a stolen base.

Christian was on the mound for the Midgets and went the full five innings, striking out 10 batters and issuing only two base on balls.

The Midgets 11 runs came on 11 hits.

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PC Track Competes at Scotland Co.

On Thursday, April 4, Putnam County competed in the Scotland County High School Relays. Results for Putnam County athletes are as follows:

Women’s Division

Shot Put

Alivia Harlan, eleventh, 25-07.09; Madison McMillen, fourteenth, 24-01.76; Ashtten Campbell, twentieth, 2202.54

Discus

Emma Dodsworth, twelfth, 62-11.90; Haylie Graham, twenty second, 44-04.68; Rosalyn Stanley, twenty third, 39-00.11

High Jump

Allise Perkins, first, 5-01.81

Long Jump

Trinity Alexander, twelfth, 11-04.22; Mira Vice, thirteenth, 1102.65; Trista Sarver, fifteenth, 9-10.50

200M Dash

Trinity Alexander, eighth, 33.35; Trista Sarver, eleventh, 34.57; Mira Vice, thirteenth, 34.88

400M Dash

Quinn Webb, eighth, 1:16.29

1600M Run

Bailey Diveley, third, 6:54.73

3200M Run

Bailey Diveley, third, 15:09.84

300M Hurdles

Allise Perkins, second, 58.68 4x100M Relay

Albany Wood, Isabela Lopez, Quinn Webb, Allise Perkins, third, 58.06

Men’s Division

Shot Put

Mason Robinson, sixth, 37-00.49; Kollin Huse, tenth, 33-04.79; Logan Jones, nineteenth, 29-08.69

Discus

Kollin Huse, sixth, 103-08.10; Mason Robinson, eighth, 95-08.82; Ryan Birkholtz, 7906.72

High Jump

Jacob Jones, sixth, 5-04.57

Long Jump

Nick Roberts, twelfth, 14-02.08; Brayten Spring, thirteenth, 1306.60; Chad Wysocki, sixteenth, 12-11.51

Triple Jump

Matthew Blanchard, sixth, 33-10.30; Brayten Spring, eighth, 32-07.34

100M Dash

Diego Lopez, seventh, 12.43; Shiloh Tipton, ninth, 12.56; Angstrom Watt, eighteenth, 13.78

200M Dash

Diego Lopez, seventh, 25.80; Shiloh Tipton, 26.17; Jacob Jones, sixteenth, 27.21

400M Dash

Matthew Blanchard, twelfth, 1:00.97; Chad Wysocki, thirteenth, 1:03.37; Gideon Jones, fourteenth, 1:03.37

1600M Run

Walter Hartwig, third, 5:13.66

110M Hurdles

Corey Chapman, fifth,

20.94

300M Hurdles

Corey Chapman, sixth, 51.59 4x100M Relay

Diego Lopez, Matthew Blanchard, Nick Roberts, Shiloh Tipton, fifth, 49.98 4x200M Relay

Diego Lopez, Shiloh Tipton, Avery Campbell-Johnson, Jude Watt, third, 1:40.06 4x400M Relay

Gideon Jones, Henry Sivetts, Chad Wysocki, Avery Campbell-Johnson, second, 4:01.34 4x800M Relay

Avery Campbell-Johnson, Jacob Jones, Walter Hartwig, Jude Watt, first, 9:26.40

The final standings for teams in the women’s division were Clark County, first, 120 pts.; Scotland County, second, 112.50 pts.; North Shelby, third, 90.50 pts.; Schuyler County, fifth, 66.50 pts.; Putnam County, sixth, 38 pts.; Milan, seventh, 32.50 pts.; Heartland Christian Academy, eighth, 29 pts.; Brashear, ninth, 19.50 pts.

The final standings for teams in the men’s division were Westran, first, 152 pts.; Milan, second, 116 pts.; Putnam County, third, 76.50 pts.; Schuyler County, fourth, 66.50 pts.; Heartland Christian Academy, fifth, 58 pts.; Knox County, sixth, 49 pts.; Brashear, seventh, 47 pts.; North Shelby and Scotland County, eighth, 31 pts.; Clark County, tenth, 6 pts.

Outdistancing the Competition

Midgets Defeat Maysville, 4-2

On Wednesday, April 2, the Midgets hosted the Maysville Wolverines. The Wolverines put a run on the board in the top of the first, which the Midgets answered in the bottom of the inning with Reise Brundage scoring after tagging up. The score remained tied until the bottom of the third when PC put two more on the board to take a 3-1 lead. Maysville scored their second and last run in the top of the fifth. Putnam added another run in the bottom of the sixth to secure the 4-2 win.

Gavin Kirklin led the team in RBIs with a pair and went two for three on the day.

Kooper Hornaday and Brundage each posted a stolen base.

Mason Morris was on the mound for the Midgets. Morris struck out 13 Wolverines, allowing only three hits and two runs, and issuing only one base on balls.

The Midgets four runs came off five hits. The Wolverines two runs came off of three hits.

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Midget Baseball (10-0) Continues Its Winning Streak

On Thursday, March 28, the Midgets hosted the South Harrison Bulldogs. Putnam County cruised past the Bulldogs, 11-1.

On Wednesday, April 3, Putnam County hosted the Maysville Wolverines. Putnam County secured a 4-2 win .

April 10 the Midgets will host North Harrison. On April 11, the team travels to Trenton to face off with the Bulldogs.

Saturday, April 13, promises a day full of action as Putnam County

hosts their baseball tournament.

April 16 the team is on the road at Memphis to face Scotland County.

April 22 the team is in Kirksville and the next day they host Schuyler County.

[Editors note: Due to technical issues with the new update to Gamechanger, game stats have only recently become available to the newspaper. As space permits, earlier games will be recapped.]

“I played my best every day. You never know when someone may be seeing you play for the first time.”

– Joe DiMaggio

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MO Department of Agriculture Launches Annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest

Entries must be submitted by Friday, June 7.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture is launching the 15th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department invites Missourians to share their agriculture story through photographs. The contest runs through June 7 and is an opportunity for photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture.

The Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest is open to Missouri photographers of all ages. Participants may enter up to three photos in each of the categories. The 12 and under youth category, Kid’s Corner, is also back again this year.

The photo contest categories include:

Beauty of the Farm

Faces of the Farmer

Around the Barnyard Everyday Life

Kid’s Corner (for youth ages 12 and under)

Find a full description for each category at Agriculture.Mo.Gov/focus.

Entries will be judged on visual impact, creativity, memorable content and image quality.

The contest offers

• Automatic Transmissions

prizes to winners, thanks to the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Grown program. The Best in Show winner, along with the first place winner in each category, will receive a Missouri Grown gift basket and a canvas print of their photo.

Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will also evaluate the winning photos and select the First Family’s Choice photo.

Winners will be announced in early July and winning photos will be displayed in the Agriculture Building at the 2024 Missouri State Fair Aug. 8-18.

To submit photos, go to Agriculture.Mo.Gov/ focus and complete the online form. A complete list of rules and guidelines can be found on the same page. If you have trouble submitting photos via the online form, contact aginfo@mda. mo.gov for assistance.

Photos submitted to the contest will be showcased on the department’s Flickr stream. Photos must be submitted by June 7.

For more information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its programs, visit Agriculture.Mo.Gov.

Seymour Community School District

Where Every Student Counts

The Seymour Community School is accepting applications for a highly successful and community supported programs. New facilities.

K-12 Vocal/Band Instructor

• Extra-curricular activities available but not required

Position

Allise Perkins cleanly clears the hurdle and Walter Hartwig leads the pack at the Trenton meet. Photo credits: Keelee Huse and Coach Mayer.

Thank You, PC Café Meal Champions!

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

*Hy-Vee

*John and Toots Clark (Tammy & Roger Clark)

*Girls at City Hall

*Memory of Delores Summers (Lynn & Derinda Chambers)

*Omaha Baptist Women on Mission

*Lake Thunderhead Can Committee

*Memory of Mary E (Mathews) Thompson; Special Sister, Aunt & Mom, June Lord, Mark & Jackie, Jeneen, Peggy & Craig

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

Literally Taking Steps to Boost Mental Health

April 2, 2024

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center

Apart from not smoking, it’s hard to find something that’s better for us than being physically active. From lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke to boosting mobility to adding healthy years to our lives, activity can have a positive impact on our health in many ways.

And that doesn’t just include physical benefits; there are mental benefits as well.

“Physical activity can improve many mental health symptoms, including stress, depression and anxiety,” said Dr. Abby Cheng, an assistant professor and director of research at the Living Well Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

And with around 23% of U.S. adults having some level of poor mental health, those benefits can be significant.

Poor mental health can lower quality of life — both for an individual and their family and loved ones — as well as make it harder to be engaged at work or school or with other key obligations.

Regular physical activity can help prevent or manage longstanding mental health symptoms, and can have more immediate effects on how we’re feeling, Cheng said. Short, “on-demand” periods of activity can quickly help with symptoms like stress, anxiety and low mood.

“Physical activity causes the brain to send out ‘happy’ chemicals like endorphins and serotonin, which make us feel better, raise our energy levels and reduce pain,” she said.

If activities like running, swimming or trips to the gym don’t excite you, there are many other options. Most activities that get your body moving more than normal can have mental health benefits. They can be walks around the neighborhood, weeding in a community garden, doing strength exercises in the park or giving a child a piggyback ride — whatever you enjoy.

Ideally, this should add up weekly to around 150 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity, like walking or gardening, or 75 minutes or more of vigorous-intensity activity, like running or lap swimming.

Vigorous activities may provide the biggest boost to mental health, but the most important thing is to try to be active regularly — whatever the type or amount. And if you’re starting a new routine, be sure to start small and slowly build from there. That’s the best way to keep up with physical activity over time. And don’t be shy to ask for advice or help.

Of course, therapy and medication play an important role in improving mental health, especially when a person has severe symptoms, Cheng said. “But therapy and medications are

more effective when a person is also engaging in physical activity.”

Yet, even with all that physical activity offers, many of us find it hard to fit it into our schedules. And that can be especially so when experiencing mental health symptoms.

But it is worth considering that physical activity and exercise can have an immediate benefit to how we feel, and that may provide extra motivation for lacing up our shoes, texting a friend and heading out together for a walk. Often, the hardest part of most activities is just getting started.

“For someone who is experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or bothersome stress,”

Cheng said, “physical activity should be one of the first steps taken to address those symptoms.”

It’s your health. Take control.

If you, or anyone you know, is in a mental health crisis, get help immediately by dialing 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Dr. Graham A. Colditz, associate director of prevention and control at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is an internationally recognized leader in cancer prevention and the creator of the free prevention tool YourDiseaseRisk.com.

MDC Reports Young Hunters Took 3,721 Turkeys Over Youth Season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 3,721 birds over the past youth weekend, April 6 and 7. Top harvest counties were Gasconade with 92 birds harvested, Osage with 90, and Franklin with 89.

Young hunters checked 2,550 birds during the 2023 spring youth weekend.

“Favorable morning weather appears to have more than made up for some windy afternoons this year,” said MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley. “Youth harvest

increased by more than a thousand birds compared to the 2023 youth season and was the highest harvest total since 2017. Successively better hatches over the last several years have helped the turkey population stabilize and hunters are starting to see the results of that in the field.

Get more harvest information by county at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

The regular spring turkey season runs April 15 through May 5. For more information on spring turkey hunting in Missouri, visit mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/turkey

Ashcroft Fights to Stop Federal Takeover of State Apprenticeship Programs

Jefferson City, Mo.

— Recently Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft pushed back against a U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule that would undermine state apprenticeship programs.

On March 18 Ashcroft signed a formal objection to the proposal, along with leaders from 16 other states, including neighboring Oklahoma, Iowa, and Tennessee. The proposed rule, “National Apprenticeship System Enhancements,” includes “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” mandates that compromise apprenticeship programs in order to further political agendas.

“The program is working great in Missouri,” Ashcroft said. “Why would we want federal government oversight and bureaucratic mandates to crush a thriving state program?”

For decades Missouri has been expanding its apprenticeship program with innovative ways to help students get jobs and to encourage local employers to train po-

tential full-time employees. With over 20,000 apprentice opportunities - Missouri currently ranks third in the nation for completed apprenticeships, fourth for new apprentices, and sixth for active apprentices.

Apprenticeship programs offer alternatives to the four-year college route while still providing the opportunity for rewarding, high paying jobs in such fields as construction, plumbing, transportation, healthcare and hospitality.

“Through an apprenticeship, the student can earn and learn at the same time - you’re not sacrificing employment to focus on education,” Ashcroft said. “This dual approach allows you to gain skills and qualifications for long-term employment while still earning a decent wage to cover expenses.”

Missouri has apprenticeships for 97 new occupations this year. For more information on the Missouri program visit dhewd.mo.gov/apprenticeship_missouri.php

Missouri’s Third District

Danny Busick, State Representative

Corporate Income Tax -HB2227

It would be great if Missouri was able to eliminate the burden of state income taxes from Missouri businesses and our citizens. The states in the U.S. that have chosen this path are all growing their economies. Businesses are relocating to those states, adding jobs, and creating growth that is outpacing, by far, states that have high income taxes. Missouri’s income tax rates are low in comparison to states that do have income taxes, but we can do better. Also we can’t do what Kansas tried by immediately eliminating the income tax. That was a disaster for that state.

What is possible, is a slow weaning of our state off the need for income tax. HB2227 is a beginning. It only deals with corporate income tax. The corporate rate is 4 percent. HB2227 will lower that rate 1 percent a year until it is zero. Some may say we should lower and eventually eliminate personal income tax. I agree, but corporate and small busi-

ness income tax revenue is the smallest portion of the income tax revenue. If we eliminate the income taxes on business first it will allow our economy to grow. Such growth would be beneficial to our citizens. More jobs along with higher paying jobs. These economic activities would add revenues to the state budget, thus creating the avenue to eliminate personal income taxes.

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

As always it’s a privilege to serve the 3rd District. Please contact my office at 573-751-3647 if you need anything at all. Further information can be obtained by email at danny.busick@house. mo.gov or by visiting www.house.mo.gov

Giving Voice to River Issues

April 5, 2024

Dear Friend, Across North Missouri, our rivers impact much of our lives and livelihoods. They not only affect our ability to farm and live, but also our ability to get our goods to market and feed the world.

I was honored to speak with the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City last week to discuss ag and transportation policy and how it affects everything in our lives, including what happens along our rivers. It was also good to celebrate their 20th Anniversary as I’ve enjoyed working with their organization and members since the beginning. The ag businesses and farms they each individually represent have a huge impact on our economy, both in the Kansas City area and throughout Missouri.

In that part of North Missouri, it’s the Missouri River that looms large. We’ve got some dedicated folks who not only farm or work along the river, but also take time to influence the policies that govern what we do with it.

The Water Resources Development Act, which dictates how our inland waterways are managed, is currently being written in the Transportation Committee. As Chair of the Committee, it’s important to me that I hear directly from the folks who are most affected by what happens along our rivers.

That’s why I also held

a listening session in Riverside with many of our Missouri River stakeholders. From farmers to port managers, to cities, counties and levee districts, these are the folks who are constantly thinking about the impacts of what happens or doesn’t happen along the river. That’s because they have to deal with the effects of it day in and day out.

Images of damaging flooding are constant reminders of the power of the river. That’s why our levees and flood control policies are always top of mind. We want those images to be far and few between. We want our fields, houses and businesses dry and unharmed.

Our rivers are so much more though. Our ports play a direct role in getting goods to market, as does a properly maintained navigation channel. There are innovative things happening along the river and that doesn’t get done without motivated people who recognize the power of water and harnessing it for good.

Ultimately, great conversations were had, and those ideas and feedback will go directly into the WRDA bill. I appreciate having such engaged and knowledgeable folks who will take the time to lend their voice to the process. It’s critical to putting together a bipartisan bill and I look forward to getting it done later this year.

Sincerely, Sam Graves

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

NOTICE OF 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

IN THE CIRCUIT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE ESTATE OF:

)

EDNA FERN VALENTINE, ) ) Deceased. ) )

Case No: 22AJ- ) PR00021 )

NOTICE OF FILING FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

You are hereby no-

tified that on May 2, 2024, or as may be continued by the court, the undersigned personal representative will file in the Probate Division of Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri, Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution of the estate and for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal and real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interests therein. Any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such settlement.

Respectfully submitted,

BY: HADEN & COLBERT LLC

/s/ Connie S. Haden

Connie S. Haden, MO Bar #56560

Kathryn A. Busch, MO Bar #59969

Attorneys for Personal Representative

827 E. Broadway P.O. Box 7166 Columbia, MO 65205 (573) 442-3535 (888) 632-7775 (fax) connie@showmelaw. com

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Publishing Dates: 4/3/2024, 4/10/2024, 4/17/2024, 4/24/2024

DO I NEED A PROFESSIONAL

I recognize there are lots of things on the Internet and around that makes it sound like many forms and information no longer requires a professional. I want to clarify and discuss that in this article.

Over my work years and even now I get asked once in a while is do I really need a professional to do work for me when there is so much online? My answer in 99.9 % of the time is yes you do. I recognize that many professionals are not inexpensive but they know your specific situation. If you are an agricultural producer, that help is invaluable. Professionals such as lawyers, accountants, tax preparers and others are trained to discover things you may not have thought of initially. In picking one, there are certain questions you should ask.

When you first approach a new or different professional, ask these questions: (1) what is your educational background (degrees, experience); (2) how many farm estates or businesses have you worked with over your career; (if they are in the county can you share some of them I can contact; (3) what is your fee and how is it based and would it include simple updates later on; (4) if you as a client have land or farming operations in multiple states, do you practice or have connections in other states; and (5)

can you handle different business structures such as partnerships, corporations or LLC’s? If your professional refuses to answer these questions that may be a red flag. Discuss with people you know whom they use if you are comfortable to do that (and you should be except for specifics).

In conclusion, I do not recommend you utilize the Internet except maybe to look at a form beforehand. Be certain it is a Missouri form and not any other state. Remember for specific areas such as the fence law, attorneys are not always up on both laws. You can contact me on those types of questions.

REMINDERS

It is not too late to take a soil test for your garden or crop fields but time is running out. Your county extension office needs around a pint of soil, the information on the sample and the fees which is around $25 per sample.

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.

THOUGHT: “An optimistic view is the belief that leads to achievement. Nothing can be attained without hope and faith”!

Putnam County Land Transfers -- March 2024

March 1

STR 0-64-16; Grantors: Brett Smith, Brittni Smith; Grantees: Robert

M. Jessen, Adrian P. Jessen

March 4

Lt 2, Bl 6, Rice and Haynes Add., Lt 3 Bl

6, Rice and Haynes Add., Lt 4 Bl 6 Rice and Haynes Add., Lt 5, Bl 6, Rice and Haynes Add.; Grantor: Cross-Lines Community Outreach Inc; Grantee: Brandee

L. Crow

STR 27-67-19; Grantors: Glen Coblentz, Karen Coblentz; Grantees: Evan Blades, Edith Blades

STR 3-66-20; Grantors: Carmie E. Hawkins, Rachel J. Hawkins; Grantees: Bennie King, Sovilla King

March 7

STR 35-66-22; Grantors: Mark & Janet Tade Trust dated April 26, 2021; Mark V. Tade Trustee, Janet Tade Trustee; Grantees: Steven & Jennifer Tade Trust dated August 29, 2016, Steven M. Tade Trustee, Jennifer G. Tade Trustee

March 8

STR 12-66-19; Grantors: Jacob L. Gingerich, Vernie N. Gingerich; Grantee: Matt Fleagle

March 11

STR 30-66-21; Grantors: Ben J. Wilmoth Trustee, Stacey A. Wilmoth Trustee, Wilmonth Trust dated June 3, 2015; Grantees: Trenton Covington, Jillian Covington, William Joseph Covington, Stacey Covington

STR 18-65-16; Grantor: Glennda Gates; Grantees: Buddy Gates, Buffi Gates

March 13

Lt 17 Bl 15 Railroad Add.; Grantor: Janet Abbott; Grantee: Kaylynn Head

March 14

STR 10-55-20, STR 11-66-20, STR 9-6620; Grantor: Norma Kathleen Murphy, AKA Norma K. Murphy; Grantees: Norma Kathleen Murphy Revocable Trust, Alan Kyle Murphy Trustee, Kameron Wade Murphy Truste, Kelle Kolene Bruce Trustee, Kerri Korene Hollon Trustee

March 15

Lt 39 Willow Brooke; Grantors: Peter McGuire, Keri Mae Baker; Grantees: Jeff L. Wolfe, Tyra J. Wolfe

STR 34-67-19; Grantors: Joel A. & Renita M. Yoder Family Trust dated November 1, 2016, Joel A. Yoder, Renita M. Yoder; Grantees: Nathan Baughman, Janelle Baughman

STR 34-67-19; Grantors: Eli Kinsinger, Eli Kinsinger Trust #2=07 dated February 8 ,2007; Grantees: Nathan Baughman, Janelle Baughman

STR 34-67-19; Grantors: Ruth Kinsinger, Ruth Kinsinger Trust #2=07 dated February 8 ,2007; Grantees: Nathan Baughman, Janelle Baughman

March 18

STR 3-66-17, Grantors: Robert L. Cortesio, Rachel A. Cortesio; Grantees: Robert & Rachel Living Trust dated March 13, 2024, Robert L. Cortesio Trustee, Rachel A. Cortesio Trustee

March 19

Lt 3, Bl 2, Vermillion Add., Lt 4, Bl 2, Vermil-

lion Add., Lt 5, Bl 2, Vermillion Add., Lt 6, Bl 2, Vermillion Add.; Grantor: Joel Bremer; Grantees: Dennis Kroemer, Corinne Bender

March 20

STR 5-65-17; Grantor: Hartford Lodge #171 AF & AM; Grantee: Ronald E. Smith

March 21

Lt 7, Bl 5 Lucerne-OT, Lt 8, Bl 5

Lucerne-OT, Lt 9, Bl 5

Lucerne-OT, Lt 10, Bl 5

Lucerne-OT, Lt 7, Bl 11

Lucerne-OT, Lt 12, Bl 5

Lucerne-OT, Lt 13, Bl 5

Lucerne-OT, Lt 14, Bl 5 Lucerne-OT; Grantor: Diane Marie Johnson; Grantee: Jason Michael Hopper

March 22

STR 35-66-19, Bl 21

Unionville-OT; Grantors: John A. Hume Revocable Inter Vivos Trust dated June 11, 2019, Mary Brummer Successor Trustee, F/K Mary Knowles Trustee; Grantees: Kevin W. Smith, Angela M. Smith

STR 18-65-18; Grantors: Chelsea Pickering, Shelia A. Gingerich, F/K/A/ Shelia Francois, Jacob K. Gin-

NCMRWC ...

gerich; Grantee: Public Lt 108 Meadow Rue; Grantors: Brain Cox, Laurie Cox; Grantees: Dough Hoad, Lori Hoad

Lt 1, Bl 1 Gray’s Add. PLT BK/PG: ¼; Grantor: City of Unionville; Grantee: Brandon Baughman

March 25

Lt 14, Bl 9 Railroad Add.; Grantors: Peter J. Schmidt, Lisa S. Schmidt; Grantee: Putnam County Missouri Health Department

March 26

STR 1-65-18; Grantor: Almost Everything LLC; Grantee: Kris Altiser

STR 35-66-19; Grantors: Jordon K. Burford, FKA Joroan K. Hollon, Aaron Burford; Grantees: Jordon K. Burford, Aaron Burford

Lt 290 Spring Beauty; Grantors: Larry Ambroson, Dianna Ambroson; Grantee: Larry M. Ambroson & Dianna R. Ambroson, Trustees of the Larry M. Ambroson Trust

STR 7-65-16, STR 5-65-16; Grantor: Ralph Wilcox; Grantee: Peggy Wilcox

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the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge, a system in dire need of rehabilitation and located in the middle of a critically threatened ecosystem. After much review by relevant stakeholders the proposal and plan were approved and ultimately the permit signed.

Harve Rhodes, Chairman of NCMRWC stated, “This permit is the culmination of a yearslong journey to satisfy all permitting requirements and removes the last remaining major environmental permitting obstacle to dam construction. While there

have been many great achievements in pursuit of the Reservoir, this may be the biggest one.”

While acquisition, demolition, clearing, road and bridge construction have been underway for some time, the 404 permit was required for dam construction and other impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The NCMRWC awaits final approval of dam plans by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).

Rhodes continued,

“I want to thank NRCS officials for their tireless efforts and guidance. The construction of the Roy Blunt Reservoir is historic, but it is nearly matched by the $25 Million worth of environmental restoration that is to be performed at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Greg Pitchford, Fisheries Biologist, and lead for permitting on the Project Team with Allstate Consultants stated, “I’ve worked in this region most of my career and dreamed of a project of the size and scope we are undertaking. Our permitted mitigation plan will provide ecological lift far exceeding the impacts at Reservoir. I want to thank the oversight agencies for their diligence and counsel and willingness to keep an open mind to our approach. This is a multiple win situation and exactly what taxpayers expect in way of cooperating to achieve great things.”

Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is operated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service who had to approve the mitigation plan along with USACE, the Environmental Protection Agency and the MDNR.

Pitchford added, “The oversight agencies performed their duties to a “T”, but they also provided counsel and guidance during the development of the plan by helping us understand the Clean

Water Act requirements and the regulatory processes. I was blessed to be aided by a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon panel of specialists within the government and outside including Mickey Heitmeyer, one of the foremost experts in wetland restoration.”

Brad Scott, General Manager of NCMRWC, “I want to thank and commend the Project Team and especially the Engineers at Allstate Consultants, as well as those at Olsson Associates. Their innovation, passion, excellence and creativity have been on display throughout the Reservoir project, perhaps none more than at Swan Lake. Their work will be the stuff and subject of transformational case studies for decades.”

With the 404 Permit in-hand work at both Swan Lake and the Roy Blunt Reservoir can commence including some clearing, grubbing, excavation, rip-rap placement and the emplacement of a clay pad liner on the east ridge adjoining the dam at the Reservoir.

Scott added, “Combined with the road and bridge construction there should be a great deal of activity at the Roy Blunt Reservoir this spring and summer. In the meantime, we’ll be working hard to get the dam plans approved and then work will commence on constructing the dam”.