04-17-2024 Unionville Republican

Judge Krohn Receives President’s Award

President Jim Beck presented the President’s Award to Judge Matt Krohn during a joint dinner of judges and clerks at the 109th Annual MAPACJC Meeting, and Conference held April 3-5 in Branson. The award was presented to Krohn, “In appreciation of his dedication to the administration of justice and his working relationships with the trial judges of this state.”

Judge Beck served as the President of MAPACJC for the 202324 year, and he is a Circuit Judge and the Presiding Judge for the 45th Circuit, which is comprised of Lincoln and Pike Counties.

Judge Krohn served as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the MAPACJC Association this past year and he helped organize the meeting and training conference for fellow judges where they received required Continuing Legal Education “CLE”. Judges are required to receive at least 15 hours of CLE as well as ethics training each year. Krohn also served as one of the presenters and trainers for the conference. Matt Krohn has served as an Associate Circuit Judge in the 3rd Judicial Circuit since January 1, 2015.

Eclipse Brings Putnam Countians Out To View This Rarity Of Nature

MU Extension to Offer Hydroponics Class in Kirksville, May 8

Registration deadline

April 24

On May 8, Jennifer Schutter, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in horticulture, will teach a workshop on growing plants hydroponically. The program begins at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Department of Conservation Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore St., Kirksville.

Distracted Driving Affects Everyone, ‘Work with Us’ in Work Zones

JEFFERSON CITY

- In 2023, 35 fatalities occurred in work zone crashes, the highest number of work zone fatalities in Missouri history. Distracted driving contributed to 588 work zone crashes and five of those fatalities. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with National Work Zone Awareness Week occurring April 15-19. MoDOT is asking motorists to “Work With Us” by making safe, responsible choices behind the wheel and slowing down when driving through work zones.

Using a cell phone while driving is now against the law in Missouri. The Siddens Bening hands free law, which took effect last August, prohibits drivers from physically holding or supporting a cell phone while driving; this includes sending or receiving texts and recording or watching videos. Drivers can face criminal charges for crashes that result in property damage, injury or death.

buckling up, leaving your phone at your side, slowing down and staying alert are the key behaviors to get everyone home safe every day.”

“Your decisions as a driver can make the difference between arriving safely or having deadly consequences,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “Any time you pass workers on the roadway, remember that

It’s not just a courtesy to slow down and move over for these work zones—it’s the law. Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes, if safe to do so, when approaching MoDOT vehicles, law enforcement vehicles

and any other emergency vehicle with lights flashing. If drivers can’t change lanes safely, they must slow down as they pass the emergency vehicles. Drivers should be aware of changing traffic conditions, observe warning signs and merge before reaching lane closures.

Distracted ... Cont. to pg. 5

Topics covered in the class include growing hydroponic crops on a small scale: lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, basil; overview of NFT (nutrient flow technique), deep water culture, and Dutch bucket hydroponic systems; management of nutrient solutions, pH, and EC (electrical conductivity); and seed starting and crop management. The cost of the class includes a Deep Water Culture unit to take home Register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/introduction-to-hydroponics or in-person at the Adair County Extension Center, 503 E. Northtown Road, Kirksville, MO. The workshop is limited to 30 people. Registration closes April 24 at 5 pm. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Questions can be directed to Schutter at schutterjl@missouri.edu or 660-665-9866.

Spectators took to the streets to get a glimpse of the eclipse last Monday afternoon. Top left: Courthouse employees were among those looking for the eclipse to happen. Colson, top right, donned special glasses to get a look at the eclipse. With special lens covering, these ladies, bottom left, were able to take pictures including the one bottom right.

Judge Krohn is pictured with Judge Jim Beck, President of MAPACJC.

TheShepherd’sCall

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

We are Helpers

One morning on my way to church in Kansas City, I stopped for a long traffic signal. A lady pulled beside me trying to ask me something. I turned off the radio and rolled down the window. “How do I get to Troost Avenue?”

It’s straight ahead,” I said. “Just keep going about three or four miles; you can’t miss it. Tell you what---just follow me. I will take you most of the way.”

When the light changed, she pulled in behind me and followed. Something about this lady seemed familiar--about fifty with neat, gray hair; she had an accent that intrigued me. It was crisp and precise--not eastern entirely, certainly not British, and not the brogue of my native New Orleans. She had a special child in the car with her. I kept trying to put the pieces together.

We stopped for another long light. I got out and said, “When I turn left up here, you just keep going straight. In a few blocks, you will come to Troost; then turn and go right.”

“Thank you very much,” she said. “I want to go to Rockhurst (a Catholic university).”

“Ah, that rang a bell!

Though I could not see how she was dressed, obviously she was a Catholic sister. The precise speech, the neat, plain haircut, the plain glasses--it all fit together now. She was taking the child to some special event at Rockhurst College. I decided to lead her all the way to Troost. I wanted to go further, but I had an appointment.

She pulled beside my car at the last traffic signal. “Rockhurst College is a few blocks north. You will find it easily,” I said through the window. She thanked me; and when I turned left at Troost, she turned right. I glanced around to wave goodbye, and she threw me a kiss.

Now I ask, can a Catholic sister throw a strange man a kiss or is my whole “sister” theory incorrect. It is still a mystery to me. Nevertheless, it was a good experience. She was helping a child in need. I helped her a tiny bit. She felt good, and I felt good.

Experiences like these sweeten the world. There is a scripture I learned as a child that applies here. It says simply, “We are helpers.” (2 Corinthians 1:24)

Try it! It makes you feel good!

Thursday, April 18

Ham w/Pineapple, Yam and Apple Bake, Brussels Sprouts, Mandarin Oranges and Cake

Friday, April 19

BUFFET, Baked

Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit/Desserts

Monday, April 22

Biscuit and Sausage Gravy, O’Brien Pota-

It is almost time for Memorial Day. Though the end of May seems a bit distant, it is time for The Republican to start gathering and updating the names and addresses of cemetery treasurers. If you are on the board of a cemetery and if there has been a change of address and/or the treasurer’s position, please call us at (660) 947-2222 or email urep@nemr.net.

The office has already received updated information for Lone Pine and Wyrecka. The Geneal-

ogy Society has pointed out that there is no information for who to contact regarding donations to the Speaks-Lattimer, Ledford and Thorn cemeteries. If you have any information about these or others, please contact us so the annual list of for cemetery donations can be updated and published.

As we progress in the spring season, I have received several questions about morel mushroom hunting. My best estimate is that it should be

at least another week or two. Some cousins have been finding the tasty morsels in Boone County, but we should be a week or two behind that. Also, the lilac bushes aren’t blooming yet and that is the most reliable indicator it’s time to head into the woods, sack in hand and start the search.

The warmer weather has also brought out the bugs, in particular the ants and the wasps. I spent Friday and Saturday replacing ant baits. While they are effective,

Distracted ...

it is disturbing to see the increase in the number of ants when they first discover the traps and before the traps do their work.

My patio was literally buzzing with wasps and bees on Saturday and Sundays. It may be time to employee the wasp and carpenter bee traps.

The forecast calls for cooler temperatures and some rain this week. However, there should be some sunny spots in the week. Get out and enjoy nature and have a great week!

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toes, Juice, Fruit w/Pudding

Tuesday, April 23

Chicken Strip & Liver, Cheesy Potatoes, Winter Mix Vegetables, Applesauce

Wednesday, April 24

SALAD BAR, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Carrots, 1 C Salad, Garlic Bread, Brownie

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

Thursday, April 18

Sue Ann Varner, WesLee Rowland, Leigha Stroud, Brenda Collins

Friday, April 19

Harold Alexander, Wendy Neighbors, Nicole Smith, Marvin Brown, Nancy Bowlden, Rick Johnson, Lacie Lewis

Saturday, April 20

Randy Alley, Delane Kinzler, Jim Moots, Kris Ingersoll, Mary Catherine Butler

Sunday, April 21

Mike Purdy, Gary Davis, Kelly Briscoe, Con-

Kevin Collins

nie Galloway, Marilyn O’Toole, Austin Wertz, Pat Cook, Allison Harlan

Monday, April 22

Bryan Powless, Jesse Jones, Amy Webb, Cooper Stanley

Tuesday, April 23

Mindy Blue, Brenda Warrick, Charles Ross, Amber Hurley, Christal Robbins, Verl Hollon

Wednesday, April 24

Melody Torrey, Debbie Lowe, Jesse Hamilton, Kaitlyn Loughead, Jacquie Deeds, Evea Thomas, Brian Jarman, Jake Simmons, Melissa Emmers, Kat Harless

I have noticed that the death rate in Putnam County is 100%. One out of one dies. Doesn’t it make sense to be ready for that Thinking Ahead

eventually? Yet I am surprised at the number of people who make no preparations; no life insurance, no will, no pre-paid funeral plans. I know it can be an uncomfortable subject, but it is one we all must face (unless Jesus comes back). I encourage you to look into this. Get some life insurance, take out a prepaid burial plan...do something. This is a wise and loving thing to do for your family.

Kevin Collins bring you a reassuring word from God. Playle & Collins

In 2023 alone, MoDOT work zone vehicles with truck mounted attenuators were struck 63 times, an increase of 27 from the previous year. These crashes are almost always a result of drivers being distracted behind the wheel and/or driving too fast for the conditions.

“These protective vehicles are the only thing between our workers making road improvements or repairs and the traveling public. Keeping everyone safe is our number one priority,” said MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer Nicole Hood.

“When you see flashing lights and arrows, pay attention, slow down and move over.”

At its core, the Buckle Up Phone Down initiative is about prioritizing personal safety. Forty-five percent of those killed in work zone

crashes last year were not wearing a seat belt and the overall unbelted fatality rate so far in 2024 is the highest recorded in recent years. Everyone carries the responsibility of personal safety. Wear your seat belt, put the phone down and help save lives on Missouri roadways.

To help make your travel safer, visit MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at www. traveler.modot.org and find out what work zones you’ll encounter before you go. Be sure to do your part to save lives in those work zones. Missouri’s strategic highway safety plan, Show-Me Zero, provides information for all Missourians to help promote four key messages: buckle up, phone down, slow down, and drive sober. The plan can be viewed at www. savemolives.com.

CountyCourtMinutes

Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner

Shane Bradshaw, Eastern Dist.

Gerald Owings, Western Dist.

March 25th, 2024

OFFICIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES

Now on this 25th day of March, 2024, it being the 8th day of the January term of the Putnam County Commission, said Commission met at the office of the county Commission, where and when were present Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner, Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner, Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner and Christy Brooks, County Clerk.

Christy presented financials. Christy gave Commissioners an invoice to pay with ARPA monies. Robert asked if they had enough left from the original agreement and they do. Commission told Christy to pay.

Shane stated he received a phone call regarding brush in the middle of 192nd Street. Shane visited the road and removed brush blocking the road way. He stated if this continues to be a problem, he will consider sending brush letters.

Jill Payne and Kari

Guffey from the PC Health Department met with Commissioners to ask that the National Public Health Week Proclamation be signed. Shane made a motion to declare April 1-April 7, 2024, National Public Health Week. Gerald 2nd. All in favor.

Motion passed. Robert signed the proclamation. Commission discussed the budgeted allotment for the Extension office. Gerald made a motion to increase the yearly budgeted allotment to $34,000 beginning April 1st due to the office hours returning to full time hours. Robert 2nd. Shane Bradshaw abstained. All in favor. Motion passed. Commission visited road sites and updated brush letters.

[signed]

Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner

Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner

Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner

Christy Brooks, County Clerk Date: 4-8-24

“Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” -- Kin Hubbard

PC E 9-1-1 (L to R): Jamie Tolias and TAC Officer Alise Tolias. Submitted by Matthew Ruggles, PC E 9-1-1 Coordinator

The annual recognition of the nation’s public safety dispatcher’s occurs during the second week of April, in conjunction with April’s designation of National 9-1-1 Education Month.

Putnam County E 9-11 would like to recognize and commend their dispatcher’s diligence and efforts in working toward a safer community. National Telecommunicator Week (NTW) was first observed in 1981 by dispatcher Patricia Anderson of the

Contra Costa County (CA) Sheriff’s Department, and then spread to several eastern states before being designated by Congress in 1992. Today, the week is used by hundreds of agencies to spotlight the work of dispatchers. Thank you to the following Putnam County E 9-1-1 Telecommunicators: Coordinator Matthew Ruggles, Assistant Coordinator Mason Pearson, TAC Officer Alise Tolias, Jamie Tolias, Tessa Gillis, Toni Weekley.

PC E 9-1-1 (L to R): Tessa Gillis, Justyce Hunt and Assistant Coordinator Mason Pearson. Submitted by Matthew Ruggles, PC E 9-1-1 Coordinator

PC E 9-1-1 (L to R): Toni Weekley and Coordinator Matthew Ruggles. Submitted by Matthew Ruggles, PC E 9-1-1 Coordinator

Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

April 17, 1908 – Ernest Kellerstrass from near Kansas City wanted an artist to paint his hen, Peg. He had been offered $5,000.00 for the bird but refused. Peg’s chicks sold for $1,500 each.

April 18, 1880 –

Known by old timers as “the day that Marshfield blew away,” an F-4 tornado struck Marshfield and killed 99. 100 more were injured. McDowell, Ozark, Linden, and Fordland were devastated. Seven died in Springfield. Tornados blew through Barry, Miller, Morgan, Moniteau, and Callaway Counties also.

April 19, 1884 –Cole’s Circus paraded through St Louis streets but the big attraction was not animals or performers. It was the circus’ electric lights which illuminated the nighttime event.

April 20, 1920 – “The Overall Club” was in full swing across the state.

Men were wearing overalls to protest the high cost of clothing.

April 21, 1942 – Missouri’s “Butch” O’Hare was given the Medal of Honor for downing six Japanese bombers single-handedly. O’Hare Field in Chicago was named in his honor.

April 22, 1950 – Residents in and around Camdenton were celebrating the very first Dogwood Festival. This writer marched in the Dogwood Parade annually until they began putting horses in front of our band. Our director said, “Never again!”

April 23, 1816 –St. Charles citizens asked the state for a road running from St. Charles to Howard County. This would become the Booneslick Trail, then State Highway No. 2, then U.S. Highway 40, and now Interstate-70.

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Genealogy Society Minutes

April 2024

President Judy Robinson called the April meeting of the Putnam County Genealogy Society to order at 10 AM on Friday, April 12. In addition to Robinson, those present were Evelyn Morgan, Gloria Couchman, Darlene Webber, Denise Halley, Evelyn Griggs and Karen Bradshaw.

In absence of Secretary Maribeth DeHaven, Bradshaw was appointed for that position.

Treasurer Couchman presented the Treasurer’s Report. Bradshaw motioned to approve. Webber seconded the motion, which passed.

Morgan read the March Secretary’s report. Bradshaw motioned to approve. Griggs seconded the motion, which passed.

In New Business, the need for volunteers was discussed. Work that has been done was reviewed and work to be done discussed. Members were encouraged to volunteer to assist members of the Historical Society with

Pollock Area Community Center Saturday, April 20, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

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opening the museum on Saturdays from 9-11 AM during the time Market on the Square is operating.

In Old Business, the cemetery supplement was discussed. Morgan suggested that those who are on cemetery boards collect names of burials after the date of the last supplement. In further discussion, concerns were raised about reports of small cemeteries in poor condition and the need for information on the treasurers for the Ledford and Speaks-Latimer cemeteries. Bradshaw will put a request in The Unionville Republican for any updates to cemetery board treasurers.

Griggs motioned to adjourn. Halley seconded the motion, which passed.

The next meeting will be on Saturday, May 11, at 10 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Bradshaw Interim Secretary

MDC Changes Turkey Hunting Regulations for Fall Season

MDC has changed turkey-hunting regulations for spring to include all-day shooting hours on private land during the regular season. MDC has also made changes for fall archery and fall firearms turkey hunting. Photo credit: Mark Ramsey.

Both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters must now purchase a fall turkey-hunting permit. The bag limit for fall has been reduced from four to two birds.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces changes to turkey hunting regulations for

the fall seasons. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval to the changes at its April 5 open meeting in Rolla.

The approved changes to fall turkey hunting will reduce the harvest limit from four to two birds of either sex and Turkey

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Evening With The Arts

2024

April 20, 2024

6:00 p.m.

Free Art Exhibit in the High School Commons

The High School and Middle School bands and choirs have been working diligently this year and are ready to deliver an evening of beautiful music.

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Evening With The Arts

April 17, 2024

Corbin Farmer Junior Euphonium

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Rosalyn Stanley Junior Trumpet

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Jocelynn Valentine Sophomore Clarinet

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Evening With The Arts

April 17, 2024

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Kohner Alexander Freshman Trumpet

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Kenneth Mikels Freshman Trumpet

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Midgets Defeat Tigers

Mason Morris was on the mound as the Midget starter against Plattsburg. Morris struck out 11 batters, allowed only one run and issued only two walks.

On Tuesday, April 9, the Midgets hosted the Plattsburg Tigers in a tight game that came down to the wire. In the bottom of the ninth, the game was tied 3-0, the Midgets had the bases loaded with no outs when Reise Brundage singled to drive home the run for the walk off 4-3 win.

Plattsburg took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. In the third, the Midgets put two runs on the board to take the lead, when Sawyer Morgan singled and Kooper Hornaday doubled to drive in the runs. In the fifth, the Tigers got two across the plate in the top of the inning. In the bottom of

the inning, Brundage tripled and helped tie the game at three all.

Putnam’s four runs came on six hits and the Tigers’ three runs came on eight hits.

Brundage led the Midget hitting with two. Brundage, Morgan and Hornaday posted the only RBIs in the game. Other hits came from Mason Morris and Gavin Kirklin.

Trace Halley stole a pair of bases.

Mason Morris struck out 11 batters, allowing only one run and issuing only two walks in six innings. Owen Ream entered the game as relief pitcher in the fifth inning and Morris reentered as

pitcher in the final two innings.

This win brought the Midgets’ record to 11-0.

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PC Track Teams Compete at South Shelby

Putnam County Varsity Track competed at South Shelby on Monday, April 8. In addition to host South Shelby and the Midgets, other teams competing were Atlanta, Centralia, Clark County, Knox county, Macon, Marceline, Marion County, Mark Twain, Milan, Missouri Military Academy, Monroe City, North Shelby, Northeast (Cairo), Silex, Wellsville-Middletown and Westran.

The results for Putnam County competitors are as follows:

Women’s Division

100m Dash

Albany Wood, 18th, 14.97; Trista Saver, 22nd, 15.62

200m Dash

Trista Sarver, 23rd, 33.37; Mira Vice, 26th, 35.81

800m Run

Kaylynn Kneedler, 20th, 4:09.19

1600m Run

Bailey Diveley, 8th, 6:54.05

300m Hurdles

Allise Perkins, 10th, 57.34

4x100m Relay

PC, 9th, 58.12

4x200m Relay

PC, 9th, 2:05.15

High Jump

Allise Perkins, 2nd, 5-00.25

Long Jump

Mira Vice, 25th, 1101.50, Trinity Alexander, 27th, 10-08.25

Discus

Emma Dodsworth, 26th, 59-06.25; Haylie Graham, 29th, 55-03.50

Javelin

Madison McMillen, 10th, 85-09.25; Katelin Nufio, 19th, 74-10.75

Shot Put

Alivia Harlan, 9th, 2900.75; Ashtten Campbell, 24th, 24.311

Men’s Division

100m Dash

Diego Lopez, 12th, 12.18; Shiloh Tipton, 17th, 12.48

200m Dash

Shiloh Tipton, 14th, 26.42; Diego Lopez 15th, 26.52 400m Dash

Avery Campbell-Johnson, 6th, 56.03; Gideon Jones, 18th, 1:01.45

800m Run

Jude Watt, 2nd, 2:05.53; Walter Hartwig, 15th, 2:29.83 1600m Run

Avery Campbell-Johnson, 10th, 5:18.81; Walter Hartwig, 12th, 5:28.49

110m Hurdles

Corey Chapman, 8th, 19.65

300m Hurdles

Corey Chapman, 9th, 51.47

4x100m Relay

PC, 10th, 49.03 4x200m Relay

PC, 9th, 1:41.93 4x400m Relay

PC, 8th, 3:57.54 4x800m Relay

PC, 3rd, 9:03.09

Long Jump

Kaden Christman, 19th, 13-07.75; Chad Wysocki, 24th, 11.253

Triple Jump

Brayten Spring, 14th, 31-04.50; Matthew Blanchard, 15th, 31.04.00 Discus

Kollin Huse, 8th, 11207.25; Mason Robinson, 15th, 102-08.00

Javelin

Jude Watt, 9th, 11411.50

Shot Put

Mason Robinson, 9th, 38-05.50; Kollin Huse, 12th, 36-04.50

Safe at Second

Trace Halley safely steals second in a cloud of dust against Plattsburg. Halley had two stolen bases in the game.

PC Defeats Shamrocks, 17-1

Putnam County defeated North Harrison 17-1 on Wednesday, April 10, thanks in part to 10 runs in the second inning. A dropped third strike scored one run, Mason Morris drew a walk, scoring a run, Kooper Hornaday drew a walk, scoring a run, Luke Aguilar was hit by a pitch, driving in

a run. With bases still loaded, Brock Munden drew a walk, scoring one run, Riley Ayers drew a walk, scoring a run and then Gavin Kirklin singled driving in two runs and an error scored two more.

The Midgets’ first two runs came in the bottom of the first after the Shamrocks dropped a

third strike and off a wild pitch.

In the third and final inning, the Midgets scored five runs on five hits. Aguilar singled, scoring one run, Munden doubled, scoring a run, Trace Halley double, scoring a run and Sawyer Morgan singled, scoring two runs.

North Harrison’s only run came in the top of the second inning.

Kirklin earned the win for the Midgets. He allowed only two hits and one run over three innings, striking out three and walking four.

Johnson took the loss for the Shamrocks. Hamilton, the Sham-

rocks’ starting pitcher, surrendered no hits and eight runs (two earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out four and walking four.

Morgan led the team in RBI with four. Aguilar, Hornaday and Kirklin each provided a pair of RBIs and Morris, Munden, Ayers and Halley added one each.

The Midgets posted six stolen bases courtesy of Riley Ayers, Randall Ayers, Michael Christian, Brundage, Aguilar and Morgan.

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Delivering the Strike

Midgets Defeat Eagles, 13-2

The Midgets faced off with the Knox County Eagles on Wednesday, March 20. After a scoreless first inning for both teams, the Midgets put nine runs on the board in the top of the second, which helped ensure their 13-2 win over the Eagles. Luke Aguilar singled to score a run, Gavin Kirklin connected for a double to score a run, Reise Brundage singled scoring a run, Brock Munden singled scoring a pair of runs and Mason Morris singled to score a run. An error scored two more runs and a wild pitch scored a run to give the Midgets the 9-0 lead in the second.

Riley Ayers and Munden each drove in two runs. Aguilar led the

Midgets with two hits in three at bats. Morris led the team in walks with a pair, overall, the Midgets reached on eight bases on balls. Putnam County stole a total of five bases with Aguilar and Munden stealing a pair each.

Owen Ream was the starting pitcher. In two and two-thirds innings, Ream allowed no hits and no runs. He struck out five batters and issued no walks. Kirklin and Sawyer Morgan appeared in relief. Morgan pitched two innings, allowing one hit and two runs and striking out two.

The Midgets 13 runs came on seven hits.

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Hit and Run

Kooper Hornaday safely at first on a deep single to right and a run scored in the game against Plattsburg.

PC Midgets Win Tournament Championship

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The Putnam County Midgets claimed the Championship in their tournament Saturday, April 13, defeating a pair of Tiger teams. In the first game, they beat Scotland County, 11-6, and in the second game, they handed Princeton a 12-10 defeat.

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Brock Munden fires a strike in the match with Maysville.

Missouri’s Third District

Danny Busick, State Representative

Infrastructure in the Missouri State Budget

This past week the Missouri House of Representatives passed the original draft of the 2025 state budget. It now goes to the Senate for their approval with probable Senate changes. It will then come back to the House for final approval before being sent to the governor’s desk. Governor Parson has always put as one his top priorities is the building and rebuilding of Missouri’s infrastructure. The 2025 budget again includes funds to do such. The past 2 years the House has determined to rebuild our lettered routes. The 2023 and 2024 budgets each included $100 million from General Revenue for that purpose. The 2025 budget again includes $100 million to give to MoDot for that reason. Even these funds will not finish the job of rehabbing lettered routes. More funds will have to be allocated in the future. MoDot’s revenues from the new gas

tax this past year have been good. I would like to see MoDot be more aggressive in using some of those funds to rehab lettered roads. These lettered roads were built by the state of Missouri and they are MoDot’s responsibility. This needs to be a bigger priority for them.

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

Senate Embarks on Several High Profile Bills

By Ezra Bitterman, Missouri News Network JEFFERSON CITY

— Senate inaction for much of Tuesday, April 9, over a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood marked the beginning of what will be a critical period in the legislative session and a reminder of how fraught the last few months in the Senate have been.

The body has 24 days to pass two major bills: the state budget and the

Federal Reimbursement Allowance for Medicaid. Passing the budget is a constitutional requirement and funds all state government functions, including things like the University of Missouri system, public K-12 education and state law enforcement.

The FRA is a federal subsidy that reimburses Missouri healthcare providers for the state taxes they pay. This helps healthcare facilities

keep costs down while treating state and federal healthcare system patients.

FRA represents a major funding source for the state. If the extension doesn’t pass there would be a $4 billion gap in the state budget.

Standing in the way of the budget and FRA extension is the desire of the far-right Freedom Caucus Republicans to pass a law that would ban Missouri Planned Parenthood from receiving both state and federal funds.

To reach that end, Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, brought forward a House-passed bill Tuesday that bans money going to organizations affiliated with an abortion facility. Even though Planned Parenthood facilities in Missouri are not allowed to provide abortions, they are affiliated with the national organization, which does provide abortions in some states.

“There have been many efforts over the years to defund Planned Parenthood. That effort has been made in budget bills,” Coleman said on the Senate floor.

Noting those efforts were overturned by the state Supreme Court, she added: “This bill is an effort to put that conversation to rest by putting it in our state statutes, (so) that it is abundantly clear to the state of Missouri that people who are engaged in providing abortions shall be ineligible to be part of the Medic-

aid program.” Democrats, who note that Planned Parenthood provides a range of women’s health services beyond abortion, rose to challenge the bill.

Sen. Tracy McCreery, D-Olivette, offered an amendment to protect in vitro fertilization, which has been a priority for Democrats. The effort to defund Planned Parenthood relates to reproductive health, providing them the avenue to offer the amendment on in vitro fertilization.

“I don’t think it’s a politician’s place to get involved in a woman’s private health care decisions, including those who want to grow their families through IVF,” McCreery said while introducing the amendment. “The underlying bill that we’re talking about (to ban funding for abortion affiliates), is going in the wrong direction.”

With that move, Democrats began a filibuster that they said they were prepared to continue overnight. However, shortly after midnight the amendment was withdrawn and the bill passed on a party-line vote.

Senate leaders have expressed interest in extending the federal FRA without any restrictions, such as the Planned Parent defunding favored by the Freedom Caucus. Their concern is that federal officials will end the reimbursements if any state restrictions are put in place.

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SURVEY MARKERS

I have been told recently of 2 cases of survey markers being removed so it is a good time to address that topic. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

Missouri law {60.355 of the statutes} prohibits the removal, defacing or destroying of survey markers or any corner of the United States Public Land Survey system or property boundary marker except by a registered land surveyor. Doing so can result in a class B misdemeanor in Missouri which contains a penalty of up to 1-year in jail and/or up to a $1,000 fine. The person doing it can furthermore be responsible of paying the cost of a licensed surveyor and any attorney costs required to replace said pin or marker.

Survey pins are there for a reason and thus should never be removed unless a surveyor does so. A new survey was done in the 1800’s on the Missouri/Iowa line for those history buffs due to the Honey War and the changes therein. Please remember this and do not remove them just because you think you can because you cannot!

INSECTS COMING

Spring brings lots of good things to us but it is also when insects come back alive as well. One of the worst insects in this area are carpenter bees. If you remember they drill holes in un-

treated wood in particular and can over the years destroy rafters and other places they inhabit and lay eggs. They are not easy to kill. MU guide https://extension. missouri.edu/publications/g7424 discusses them in more detail. The spring is also the time to watch for termites Termites and flying ants are very similar except termites are much worse. Guide https://extension. missouri.edu/publications/g7420 discusses termites. Finally, do not forget powder post beetles which can make holes in floors too.

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.

A reminder that you can apply for the Missouri Century Farm program until May 1 if your farm qualifies. It must have been owned by your family (blood or adopted) by December 31, 2014. Go to https:// extension.missouri.edu/ programs/century-farms to get more information and to apply.

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(1), Jefferson (15), Linn (9), Macon (7), Maries (1), Oregon (4), Osage (3), Perry (3), Polk (2), Pulaski (1), Putnam (3), Randolph (4), Scotland (3), Ste. Genevieve (31), Stone (7), Sullivan (2), and Taney (9).

“This past year, we found CWD in a number of new counties,” Hudman said. “Cases were detected for the first time in Chariton, Clark, Grundy, Jasper, Maries, Osage, Randolph, and Scotland counties.”

She added that the goal of CWD management in Missouri is to slow the spread while researchers work to develop a cure and additional management tools, and to keep the percentage of infected deer low.

Although the number of CWD-positive counties increased this past year, Hudman noted that CWD management efforts have kept infection rates low. Less than one percent of tissue samples from hunter-harvested deer tested positive for CWD this past year.

“That is good news,” Hudman said. “It is a testament to our ability to find the disease early in new areas and apply management actions to slow its spread.”

Although CWD infection rates are low in Missouri, Hudman noted

that this is exactly when aggressive management efforts must be implemented. “By the time CWD infection rates get high in a deer population, there is little that can be done to slow its spread. The time to act is now,” she said.

She added that if MDC does not continue to act aggressively to slow the spread of the disease through management efforts such as targeted removal, CWD will spread faster and could have significant effects on the state’s deer population, hunting culture, and economy.

“There are areas of the country where over half of hunter-harvested adult bucks test positive for CWD,” Hudman explained. “We must do everything we can to not let this happen in Missouri, and we need the help of hunters and landowners in this critically important fight.”

Hunters and landowners are critical partners in the fight against CWD and can assist MDC by continuing to deer hunt, by participating in CWD sampling, by following regulations designed to slow CWD spread, and by cooperating with targeted removal efforts. Learn more at mdc. mo.gov/cwd.

He was Caught on Film

Hammerin’ Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run and broke Babe Ruth’s record fifty years ago on April 8, 1974, at the Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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Furever Friends Representatives Present Rotary Program

Submitted by Mary Comstock

“Adopt, Don’t Shop” is the motto of the Furever Friends Rescue of Appanoose County, Iowa. The no-kill shelter will soon be celebrating its one year anniversary, with a big celebration on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Furever Friends is located at 19507 Highway 2, on the west side of Centerville, Iowa.

The nonprofit organization opened in May, 2023 and has been full every day since. They have 14 kennels in their intake building and have

plans to add more kennels soon. Additionally, Furever Friends offers daycare and boarding services. At this time, the facility houses only dogs. Furever Friends board member Nichole Moore educated Rotarians on the 3-3-3 rule for adopting rescue dogs: 3 days of feeling overwhelmed and nervous, 3 weeks of settling in, and 3 months of building trust and binding with the new owner.

Two hundred dogs have been adopted for their ‘furever’ homes since the shelter opened

and sixty dogs are available for adoption currently. The $150 adoption fee covers spay/ neuter and shots. Volunteers and foster individuals/families are always needed.

The cost to operate is extensive as the amount to house each dog is approximately $25/day. The 501c(3) nonprofit organization holds fundraisers and accepts monetary donations. To learn more about Furever Friends, visit www. fureverfriends.info or check out their Facebook page, Furever Friends of Appanoose Inc.

MDC Reports

162 New Cases of CWD for 2023 Surveillance Year

JEFFERSON

CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 37,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the 2023 CWD surveillance year between July 2023 and April 2024. Of the more than 37,000 deer sampled, 162 tested positive for CWD.

CWD is a 100% fatal disease in white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family. The disease has been attributed to significant deer population declines in other states and threatens Missouri’s deer population, hunting culture, and economy. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.

Those 162 deer bring the total number of CWD cases found in the state to 572 since the first case in wild deer was confirmed by MDC in early 2012. Including recent sampling efforts, more than 280,000 tissue samples from wild deer have been collected for

CWD testing in Missouri since MDC began CWD surveillance in 2002.

Nearly 20,700 of the 37,000-plus deer tested this past CWD surveillance year were sampled as part of MDC mandatory CWD sampling efforts in select counties during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 11 and 12. Most of the remaining samples resulted from MDC’s voluntary sampling efforts conducted throughout the deer season in partnership with taxidermists and meat processors and through freezer headdrop locations throughout the state.

Of the more than 37,000 samples, about 4,600 were collected during MDC’s targeted removal efforts. MDC staff and staff from USDA Wildlife Services conducted targeted removal efforts in cooperation with landowners on a voluntary basis after the close of regular

deer season in localized areas near where CWD has been found. Through targeted removal, 51 CWD-positive deer were removed to help slow the spread of the disease.

“The goal of targeted removal is to remove CWD-positive deer from the landscape and reduce deer density in these localized areas to slow the spread of the disease and protect Missouri’s deer herd,” explained MDC Wildlife Health Program Supervisor Deb Hudman. “Targeted removal is a proven method to slow the spread of CWD, and Missouri is one of several states that uses it to manage the disease.”

Of the deer tested during the 2023 surveillance year, MDC found CWD-positive deer in 27 counties: Adair (3), Barry (1), Barton (15), Carroll (2), Chariton (4), Clark (1), Crawford (3), Dallas (4), Franklin (23), Grundy (1), Jasper CWD ...

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Furever Friends representatives Nichole Moore (lL and Julie Pribyl (R) are shown with Rotarian Gwyn Keedy. Photo credit: Mary Comstock

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)

– On April 11, Governor Mike Parson announced that Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe would travel to McAllen, Texas, on Saturday, April 13, to meet with Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers, receive an in-person update on Operation Lone Star, and assess Missouri’s ongoing MSHP deployment to the Southern Border. Lt. Governor Kehoe will be joined by Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Sandy Karsten and MSHP Colonel Eric Olson.

Governor Parson will visit Missouri National Guard members deployed to the Southern Border in support of Operation Lone Star on May 8, 2024, near Eagle Pass, Texas. More information will be provided prior to the trip.

“With millions of illegal immigrants and millions more lethal doses of fentanyl pouring into our nation across the Southern Border, Missouri is proud to stand with Texas as President Biden and the federal government fail to protect our communities,” Governor Parson said.

“We know Lt. Governor Kehoe shares our con-

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cerns and joins the vast majority of Missourians in demanding a secure Southern Border. We thank him for being a leader on this issue and for offering his assistance in going to Texas to assess current operations and learn how Missouri’s MSHP resources can continue to help secure our Southern Border moving forward.”

“Missourians are incredibly proud of the MSHP troopers and Missouri National Guard soldiers who are supporting the State of Texas during this crisis,” Lt. Governor Kehoe said. “Until the Southern Border is secure, every state is a border state. I appreciate Governor Parson for stepping in where President Biden has failed and deploying Missouri’s resources to assist Governor Abbott in this mission.”

Missouri’s Southern Border Operations to Date:

On February 20, 2024, Governor Parson issued Executive Order 2403 activating up to 200 MONG members and 22 MSHP troopers to support Operation Lone Star on the Sothern Border. A force of 11 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers has

been supporting the Texas Department of Public Safety on the Southern Border since March 1, 2024. Missouri National Guard (MONG) members, totaling 48 soldiers, began supporting border security efforts on March 14 after receiving official orders on March 11.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Border Deployment:

On March 1, 2024, 11 MSHP troopers traveled to southern Texas to assist the Texas DPS in providing law enforcement services in the area of the U.S. border. The team briefed at the Texas DPS South Region Office (3) in Weslaco, Texas, on March 3 and reported to its first assigned shift on March 4. This team continued to serve in the border area until March 30, 2024.

On March 30, 2024, a second contingent of 11 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers traveled to southern Texas to assist Texas DPS in providing law enforcement services in the area of the U.S. border. The team briefed at the Texas DPS South Region Office (3) in Weslaco, Texas, on April 1 and reported to its first assigned shifts on April 2.

From March 3 through April 9, MSHP troopers assisting Texas DPS troopers in the area of the U.S. border provided assistance with the following incidents/encounters:

Traffic Stops – 1180

Undocumented Migrants – 447

Undocumented Migrant Turn-Backs – 45

Impaired Driver and Drug Arrests – 54

Other Law Enforcement Assists – 80

Currently, troopers from eight of the MSHP’s nine troops are serving in Texas.

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signed to the detail work 12-hour shifts, with each working shifts alongside a Texas DPS trooper. This allows for officer safety and operational efficiency. Routine calls for service include general law enforcement calls, traffic stops, response to alarms and camera activations, and assisting with warrant arrests. Officers routinely intercept undocumented migrants on foot and in vehicles and observe them until U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers respond to take custody. At times, officers encounter undocumented migrants who turn and cross back over the border before interception.

Missouri National Guard:

Since March 15, soldiers from the 138th Infantry Regiment, 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade have been serving side by side with soldiers from the Texas Army National Guard.

Missouri Soldiers were assigned to maintain 24-hour security surveillance operations, with each soldier working shifts alongside Texas Guardsmen. This allows for soldier safety and operational efficiency. Routine calls for service include detection of undocumented migrants coming across the border, helping turn back undocumented migrants to Mexico, and assisting with surrenders. Soldiers routinely intercept undocumented migrants on foot and in vehicles and observe them until U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers respond to take custody and process.

Missouri soldiers have joined the Texas Army National Guard to conduct security patrols within their assigned area of operations on the

Rio Grande River.

In addition to their surveillance operation duties, Missouri soldiers assisting Texas Army National Guard members in the area of the U.S. border have provided assistance with the following encounters: Undocumented Migrant Surrenders - 624 Undocumented Migrant Detections & Turn Backs - 68

Fairley and Hutchinson Honored with 50-Year Membership Awards

P. E.O. Chapter A, Unionville honored two 50 year members at their April meeting. We honored Dr. Dawn Ann Fairley who was initiated in 1974 and Velma Hutchinson who was initiated in 1970. Submitted by Jill Valentine

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will now require both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters to purchase a fall turkey-hunting permit. Turkeys will no longer be included in the archery-deer permit.

According to MDC, the changes to fall turkey hunting regulations aim to reduce the fall harvest while maintaining as much opportunity for hunters as possible.

The Commission gave initial approval to the regulation changes at its December open meeting. The changes were then open for public comment from Feb. 2 through March 2. MDC received about 40 comments with most pertaining to the removal of turkeys from archery hunting permits.

The Commission previously approved MDC changes to shooting hours for the regular spring turkey season. Shooting hours are extended for private land only from a half-hour before sunrise to sunset.

Shooting hours on public land will remain a halfhour before sunrise to 1 p.m. These changes are effective for the Spring 2024 turkey season. The annual youth spring turkey hunting portion will continue to have extended shooting hours from a half-hour before sunrise to sunset for both public and private land.

Learn more about turkey hunting in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey.

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IN THE CIRCUIT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of )

CASSANDRA RENE LOUGHEAD, ) ) Deceased. ) )

Case No: 22AJ- ) PR00042 )

NOTICE OF FILING FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

You are hereby notified that on May 17, 2024, or as may be continued by the court, the undersigned Attorney for the Estate of Cassandra R. Loughhead, will file in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri, at Unionville, the final settlement and petition

for distribution of the estate and for determination of the persons who are successors in interest to the personal and real property of the Decedent and of the extent and character of their interest 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.

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Publishing Dates: April 17, 2024 April 24, 2024

May 1, 2024

May 8, 2024

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

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Putnam County Republican Women Make Book Donation to PC R-I Elementary

On Tuesday April 9, the Putnam County Republican Women donated books to the PC R-I Elementary Library. Pictured (L to R): Linda Valentine, Liam Worley, Margaret Quigley, Nancy Jones, Mildred Rhoades, Hannah McCormick, Evelyn Morgan and Robin Caley, PC Elementary Librarian.