04-19-2023 Unionville Republican

Farm Bureau Ins. Home Run Against Hunger

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 eighth consecutive year, insurance agents and producers, customer service representatives, regional coordinators and many volunteers are accepting donations from April 5, 2023 to April 30, 2023 at area offices. The 2023 Home Run Against Hunger campaign is one of several events Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance organizes annually to help those in need.

Unfortunately, ONE in every SEVEN 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.

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 5, 2023 and April 30, 2023 at 109 N 22nd, St., Unionville MO, 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 3 tons of food and over $13,000.

PC Library Friends Offering Free Gardening Classes

Submitted by Mary Comstock

As the weather warms up, many people are thinking of gardening. Growing vegetables and creating a beautiful flower garden can be very satisfying, but there are many things to learn to be a successful gardener. Gardening classes - for the beginner and the pro - will be offered at the Putnam County Library meeting room Monday, April 24, and Monday, May 8. The classes are being organized by the Friends of the Putnam County Library and are offered free of charge.

Jennifer Schutter, Field Specialist in Horticulture for the University of Missouri Extension, will discuss vegetable gardening, including container gardening, on April 24 at 5:30 in the evening. Jennifer is the area expert on all gardening topics and is

Hospice Seeks Local Volunteers

HANNIBAL –

Weather permitting, Monday, May 1, Missouri Route 15 is scheduled to close as work begins on the bridge replacement project located over North Fork Wyaconda River, 0.4 miles south of Route EE near Memphis, in Scotland County.

based in Kirksville. She will give plenty of time for questions during her presentation.

Putnam County Garden Club members Tracy Starrett, Marla Mestad, and Terri Jones will present Monday, May 8, at 6 p.m. Tracy will give information on flower bulbs, Marla will talk about pollinator and butterfly gardens, and Terri will talk about tubers (cannas, dahlias, etc.) and corms (gladioli, crocuses, etc.). These ladies are very experienced, successful flower gardeners and will share many tips.

The Friends of the Library’s mission is to support the library and library patrons. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month; dues are only $5 per year. Information on membership can be obtained in the library.

Heidi Templeton addressed the Unionville Rotary Club about Hospice of Northeast Missouri (HNEM).

Templeton stated that when you or a loved one is ready for Hospice care, you have a choice. There are three different hospice organizations in our area and Templeton pointed out that HNEM is a non=profit organization while the others are for profit. “It’s not all about the money with Hospice Northeast,” she stated.

Marsha Blevins discussed her role at HNEM as the Volunteer Coordinator. She detailed what is required to be a volunteers and the various roles you can play with HNEM as a volunteer.

Blevins relayed that while the main volunteer

position is for one-onone interaction with the patient, volunteers can work in their Kirksville office in a more clerical role. Blevins emphasized that it is not a medical position with the patient. “You may play cards with the patient, music, help in their garden as well as other interactions with the patient,” explained Blevins. She added that volunteers gives the family respite, a break when they can get away to run errands, or simply to take a walk to clear their mind for awhile. “When matching volunteers to patients we look at their interests and background in hopes of making an ideal match for the patient and volunteer,” added Blevins. She gave an example of a former teacher volunteering

and being matched up with a former teacher patient.

As a volunteer, Ruth Hines expressed how rewarding it was to work with the patients. “It’s an honor to serve in this end-of-life position,” said Hines.

Chaplain Carrol Davenport reported that the services of HNEM don’t always end at the death of the patient. They are there for the family in a support role as well. They would like to expand these support groups into other communities as currently family members have to travel to Kirksville.

“We are looking at training individuals to run support groups in other communities other than just Kirksville,” Davenport stated.

Completion of the new bridge is scheduled for late July. During construction, traffic will be directed around the closure on a signed detour over U.S. Route 136 to U. S. Route 63.

Included in the contract is an additional bridge replacement, located on U.S. Route 136 over North Fork Middle Fabius River, 1.1 miles east of Route C near Lancaster in Schuyler County. This project will begin later this summer.

Bleigh Construction Company was awarded the contract last year in the amount of $2,263,616.

Work Zone Awareness Week is April 17 –21 – work with us in the work zone! Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. All work zones are online at www.modot. org/northeast, and you can receive the latest news about road work in your area by signing up

Marsha Blevins, Volunteer Coordinator; Heidi Templeton, Development Coordinator; Carrol Davenport, Chaplain; and Ruth Hines, Putnam County Hospice Volunteer spoke about who Hospice of Northeast Missouri is and how you can become a volunteer at the Unionville Rotary Club Thursday, April 13.

Putnam County Historical Society Meeting Minutes

The regular monthly meeting of the PC Historical Society was held Thursday, April 13, 2023. Present were Karen Bradshaw, Judy McDonald, Marilyn Fitzgerald, Maribeth DeHaven, Evelyn Morgan, Judy Pauley, Jeff Pauley, Michael Mahoney and Rhonda Webber. Guests were Tom Keedy and Robert Munden.

President Karen Bradshaw called the meeting to order. Marilyn Fitzgerald moved the approval of the agenda

and Judy McDonald seconded the motion which carried.

Marilyn Fitzgerald moved we donate the old Unionville street lights that are stored in the Museum basement to be refurbished and set in the Pocket Park on the Northwest side of the Historic Unionville Square. Evelyn Morgan seconded the motion which carried. Tom Keedy said work would be starting soon on the park. The bricks that were sold to fund

Birthdays

Thursday, April 20

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

Friday, April 21

Mike Purdy, Gary Davis, Kelly Briscoe, Connie Galloway, Marilyn O’Toole, Austin Wertz, Pat Cook, Allison Harlan

Saturday, April 22

Bryan Powless, Jesse Jones, Amy Webb, Cooper Stanley

Sunday, April 23

Mindy Blue, Brenda Warrick, Charles Ross,

Amber Hurley, Christal Robbins, Verl Hollon

Monday, April 24

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

Tuesday, April 25

Jim Brummit, Jenny McCormack, Daysha Caley

Wednesday, April 26 Steve Harlan, Donna Miller, Ken Morris, Janie Otto, Kady Wood

the park were finally delivered on November 22.

Robert Munden talked about some different avenues of funding. He commented that if we had a special project needing funding to present it to him and he will see what he can do. Tom also said the Department of Economic Development has Covid money left.

Evelyn Morgan moved we accept the previous meeting minutes and financial reports. Judy McDonald seconded the motion which carried.

Old Business: Karen Bradshaw checked on the Safe Deposit Box but could not get any information as she is not on the card. Rhonda Webber moved Karen Bradshaw to be put on the card to allow her to access the Box. Jeff Pauley seconded the motion which carried.

Karen Bradshaw stated Judy McDonald has been busy moving things around. Karen and Marilyn have also been helping. They are there on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

New Business: We are considering doing an auction. These would be items that we have duplicates such as yearbooks.

Hillbilly Hoedown will be Saturday, April 22, 5:30 pm at the Lion’s Building. Food will be

Hwy. 15 ...

served at 6:00. The entertainment will start at 7:00 pm. Freewill donations will be taken. We will serve chili, ham & beans w/cornbread and desserts. Practice will be on Friday evening at 5:30 at Lion’s Building.

An Ice Cream Social and Music will be planned for May.

The old mural on the east side of the Museum building was discussed. We still would like to have it repainted. Tom Keedy suggested contacting the high school art teacher.

The Farmer’s Market will start the first weekend in May. Judy McDonald, Marilyn Fitzgerald and Karen Bradshaw will do biscuits and gravy to sell starting at 7:00 pm. We will charge $7.00. We will need to fill out a Market form and pay the associated fee to set a table up on the square. Jeff Pauley moved we sell food and set up a table at Market on the Square. Marilyn Fitzgerald seconded the motion which carried.

Judy Pauley moved the meeting to be adjourned and Michael Mahoney seconded the motion. Our next meeting will be May 11, 5:30 pm at the PC Historical Society Museum.

Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Webber, Secretary

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by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Taste and See

Early on the morning following the crucifixion of Jesus, some women went to His tomb to complete the preparation of His body for burial. On their way, they worried about the guards and the large stone that covered the entrance to the tomb.

How would they get in? To their utter surprise---when they arrived, the stone was already rolled away; and an angel was standing by the tomb. The angel informed them that Jesus had “risen. Look and see, then go tell His disciples.”

Trembling, the women hurriedly found the disciples and told them what they had seen and heard. Understandably, the disciples did not believe. (Luke 24:11-12) However, there must have been some small seed of belief or hope. They ran to the tomb to check it out. One can hardly imagine their confusion. What is going on here?

You may be like the disciples; you have heard the good news about Jesus, but you find it hard to believe. You are confused. Well, maybe you believe a little bit. After all, millions have believed since the resurrection. They couldn’t all be wrong, could they?

The psalmist has good advice for folk like you, “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the person who trusts in Him.” (Psalm 34:8)

My wife was talking to her doctor about food. She told him that I really like egg custard pie, and since it is made from eggs, I reasoned it to be breakfast food. The doctor laughed and confessed he liked egg custard pie also. Then he told her about a pie that he says is much better than egg custard.

I tell you that story to illustrate, no matter how good (or bad) your life may be---life with Jesus is better. Taste and see.

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Thursday, April 20

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Bun, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Cookie Bar, Banana

Friday, April 21

BUFFET, Baked Fried Chicken, Mashed

Potatoes, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit & Desserts

Monday, April 24

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Parsley Cauliflower, Fruit Salad

Tuesday, April 25

Pork Fritter, Potato Cakes, Hully Beans, Fresh Fruit

Wednesday, April 26

SALAD BAR, Chicken Enchilada, 1 C. Salad, Mexicali Corn, Mandarin Oranges

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Railroads

Last month I read a book about the building of the transcontinental railroad in the 1860’s. We forget how critical railroads were in those days and up until the

Kevin Collins 1950’s. They are still important today. Of course the railroad went through Unionville and, if you know where to look, you can still see some signs. I remember when the tracks ran through Cozy Corner, even though the trains had stopped long before.

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95th Missouri FFA Convention Slated for April 20-21

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 14, 2023

– FFA members from across the state will meet in Columbia, April 2021, at the 95th Missouri FFA Convention to honor fellow members for outstanding achievements, conduct association business, elect new officers, and participate in leadership workshops.

Ignite, Embrace, Empower is the theme for this year’s annual convention, which is expected to attract more than 8,000 students and guests to the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri campus.

According to Missouri FFA Advisor Keith Dietzschold, the state association will present State FFA Degrees to 962 members who, as a result of their agricultural and leadership achievements, have qualified for the state’s highest FFA degree. Dietzschold also said Missouri has the

largest number of American FFA Degree recipients of any state - 582 Missouri FFA members received the American FFA Degree in 2022 during the national convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana, in October.

During the state convention the State Star Farmer, the State Star in Agribusiness, the State Star in Placement, and the State Star in Agriscience will be named. In addition, 554 FFA members will receive awards in 45 agricultural proficiency areas for development of their supervised agricultural experience program (SAE). The proficiency areas are varied and include production, management and communications disciplines. SAE programs in Missouri, during the 2020 record year, generated more than $58 million in student income.

FFA members will also participate in a

number of organization program areas, including career development events such as agricultural sales, floriculture, livestock evaluation, and speaking competitions.

The Missouri FFA will present awards to several adults and groups for their support of agricultural education and FFA. This year 32 Honorary State FFA Degrees will be presented. An additional 16 honorary degrees will be presented to parents of the retiring state officers.

Three FFA chapters will be chartered during the Friday morning session. The new chapters are Blue Eye, Laquey, and North Pemiscot.

National FFA Secretary Jessica Herr, from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, will address FFA members and guests during the second general session Thursday evening. Herr has worked on the family farm, consisting of dairy, poultry, and crops. After her year of service as a National FFA Officer, she will return to Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania to study agricultural sciences and leadership development.

Herr was elected as a national officer in October during the national convention. The six-person national officer team will collectively log more than 100,000 miles representing FFA to top leaders in business, government, and education.

National officers also lead numerous personal growth and leadership training sessions, and promote agricultural literacy.

The first session will include remarks from Christopher Daubert, vice chancellor and dean of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Chris Chinn, Missouri Department of Agriculture director and Margie Vandeven, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education commissioner.

The fifth session will include remarks from Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri and a keynote address from Morris Morrison, Windmill Park Media. Morrison’s journey, from growing up as an orphan to a career of motivating others, ignites his audience members to make their own positive impact.

The Missouri FFA has 25,920 members representing 355 chapters. The national organization has more than 850,000 members representing 8,995 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Christmas Party 1st Place team-Jenna Knowles, Trace Halley, Maddi Beals, Brock Munden, Eli Brown, Kooper Hornaday. Picture submitted by Cassie Cowles, FFA Advisor

On Friday December 2, 2022, students came and played the night away under the nets and the lights. 8Eightteams were created to play bracket style Black Light Volleyball. One Team was able to take home the bragging rights. Along with volleyball, members were able to participate in minute to win it games, white elephant gift exchange, and corn hole. Each member was tasked with bringing some form of food or drink to share, along with

Mrs. Cowles cooking Pulled Pork and Turkey, all were able to enjoy a tasty meal while hanging out with friends. On behalf of the PC FFA, we would like to thank the janitorial staff for helping us with the set up and clean up, and the PC FFA Alumni for volunteering their time to chaperone, referee, and serve.

Respectfully submitted, Emma Whitlock Putnam Co. FFA Reporter

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A proclamation designating FFA week was signed by the County Commissioners and Unionville Mayor Charley Bill Pittman. (L to R): Kora Hartwig, Chase Simmons, Robert Munden, Pittman, Gerald Owings, Chase Simmons and Shane Bradshaw. Picture submitted by Cassie Cowles, FFA Advisor

Obituaries

Clayton Shady

the long hauls, often taking his son Robert with him. Clayton married Susan Dague in Maquoketa, Iowa, on March 1, 1980. He enjoyed being a truck driver and only failing health kept him off the road. Clayton also enjoyed coon hunting as well as hunting for rabbit and squirrel. He liked to fish as well. He was a member of the American Legion.

Memorial services were held at Broadlawn Baptist Church in Unionville on Friday, April 14, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Walter Griffen conducted the service with musical selections “Wings of a Dove” and “The Old Rugged Cross” sung by Leon & Nancy Weekly and Robert Shady accompanied by Walter Griffen on the guitar. Recorded musical se-

lections were “You’re So Vain” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” Full military honors were accorded. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Jacksonville (Missouri) Veterans Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Catherine Halferty

Clayton Shady, Jr., 69, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He had been a patient there for two weeks.

Clayton Robert Shady, Jr. was born in Jackson County, Iowa, on July 19, 1953, the son of Clayton Lyle and Betty Lenora (Evers) Shady, who preceded him in death. He was raised in Jackson County. Clayton enlisted in the United States Marines Corps at the age of 17 and served in Vietnam among other places. He returned to Maquoketa, Iowa, after his discharge and worked for area farmers and for Clinton Engines before beginning a life-long career as a truck driver, driving for various companies for well over 20 years. Clayton drove

Clayton is survived by his wife, Susan of the home, and five children: Willliam Shady of Milan, Missouri; Jonathan (Jessica) Bartolotti of Hamburg, New York, David Shady of Maquoketa, Iowa, Robert Shady of Unionville, Missouri, and Melissa Remme of Fresno, California. Eighteen grandchildren also survive. He is survived by a brother, Michael Shady of Maquoketa, Iowa, and four sisters, Debra Shady of Lost Nation, Iowa, Janet Streets of Maquoketa, Iowa, Melinda Sterbenz of Cuba City, Wisconsin, and Dixie Hensler of Neillsville, Wisconsin, as well as 21 nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Clayton was preceded in death by two sisters, Susan DuBois and Judith Eye and two nephews.

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Cathy Halferty was born on June 7, 1947, in St. Charles, MO, the daughter of William and Gladys (Clinkenbeard) Bothe. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Old Monroe, MO. Cathy graduated from Buchanan High School in Troy, MO, before attending Northeast Missouri State University (Truman University) where she met her husband-to-be. On May 29, 1970, she married Ralph Halferty in Old Monroe, MO, who preceded her in death in 2006. Cathy became a teacher and

enjoyed her career for 28 years. She taught various subjects for K-12 and tutored students in the summer. She ended her teaching career as a Family and Consumer Science teacher and sponsor for FCLA. Through her lifetime, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi, and Unionville United Methodist Church. When she moved to Clear Lake, Cathy volunteered at Opportunity Village/One Vision. Cathy was a loyal baseball fan and enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals the most. She loved all crafts with counted cross stitch being her favorite. Cathy will be missed dearly by her children and grandchildren.

Cathy Halferty is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Burress of Garner, IA and a son, Randy Halferty (Jennifer Miller) of Bondurant, IA. Cathy’s surviving grandchildren are Dakota, Jacob, and Drew Burress. She is also survived by a sister, Nancy Mikel (Ray) of Las Cruces, NM; brother-in-law Garry Throckmorton of Chariton, IA; and sister-in-law, Sharon

Sheets of Corydon, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Cathy was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Darrin Burress; sister-in-law, Janet Throckmorton; and brothers-in-law, Dennis Throckmorton and Leonard Sheets.

Funeral services for Cathy were at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville on Saturday, April 15, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Barb Hagerla conducted the service with vocal musical selection by Michael Miller who sang “The Dance.” Recorded musical selections were “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Me and God.” Casket bearers were Dakota Burress, Jacob Burress, Drew Burress, Chad Gatlin, Randy Sands, and Herb Houf. Interment was at the Unionville Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Unionville United Methodist Church and may be entrusted to the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

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Catherine (Cathy) Alice Halferty, 75, of Clear Lake, IA, (formerly of Unionville, MO,) passed away at the Oakwood Care Center on April 5, 2023.

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Evening With The Arts

April 19, 2023

Evening With The Arts

April 22, 2023

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.

Tickets are $15.00 per adult and $5.00 per child. Reserved tables are available at the following prices:

6-person table $120; 8-person table $160

Wishes

Gabe Garber

Bass Guitar

Baritone

Saxophone

For reserved tables, you may contact Shannon Busker at 347-42-0496 P.C. Medical Home Clinic Dr. Dawn Fairley DO

“Best of Luck” & Thank You For Your Service

Jude Pittman Senior

Gabe Garber Senior Percussion

Mr. Dakota Waugh & the PC R-1 Band

Midgets Defeat Wolverines, 7-4

en hits and they also left four runners stranded. Both teams were error free.

This win brought the Midgets’ record to 8-2.

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Tigers Hand Midgets a Loss

one hit to lead the team. Kooper Hornaday recorded the team’s RBI.

McReynolds led the team in stolen bases with a pair. Jones, Owen Ream and Mason Morris each recorded a stolen base as well.

The Tigers eight runs

came on 11 hits and they left seven runners stranded. The Midgets one run came on two hits and they left three on base.

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Midgets Fight to the End at Plattsburg

On Wednesday, April 5, the Midgets were on the road at Maysville, where they handed the Wolverines a 7-4 defeat.

Maysville got things started in the first inning when Sobotka singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. The Midgets pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning.

In the third Mason Morris singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Kooper Hornaday singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs, and Vincent Jones doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Morris led things off on the mound for Putnam County. The pitcher allowed seven hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out 11.

The Wolverine starting pitcher lasted three and a third innings, allowing six hits and five

runs while striking out six. Willis threw three and two-thirds innings in relief.

The Midgets tallied one home run on the day when Jones went deep in the fifth inning.

Putnam collected nine hits on the day. Morris and Jones all collected multiple hits with two hits each to lead the Midgets. Jones also led the team in RBIs with three. Other RBIs came from Hornaday with a pair and Morris and Owen Ream with one each.

Morris led the team in stolen bases with two. Reise Brundage and Hornaday each stole a base as well.

The Midgets seven runs came on nine hits and they left four runners on base. The Wolverines four runs came on sev-

After reaching on a walk and stealing a base, Owen Ream gets a big jump off second.

On Thursday, April 6, the Midgets hosted the Princeton Tigers. The first run of the game came in the top of the third, when Princeton put one on the board.

The Tigers added an additional four in the top of the fifth, while the Midgets remained scoreless.

In the top of the sixth, the Tigers were able to score three more runs and the Midgets got on the board with one of their own. After a scoreless seventh inning for both teams,

the Tigers took the 8-1 victory and the Midgets record moved to 8-3.

Vincent Jones led things off on the mound for the Midgets, throwing 55 strikes in 85 pitches. Jones lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and five runs while striking out five. Owen Ream and Brock Munden entered the game as relief, each throwing one inning and each striking out three.

Jones and Brayden McReynolds all had

Michael Christian pitched one and one-third innings as the closer in the match with Plattsburg.

On Tuesday, April 11, the Midgets traveled to Plattsburg to face the Tigers. The Midgets opened the scoring in the first inning when Vincent Jones doubled to drove in the run. The Midgets added another run in the top of the second. The Tigers added a run in the bottom of the third and fourth innings to tie the score at two all.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Tigers brought two runners home to in-

crease their lead to 4-2. An additional run by Plattsburg in the sixth brought the score to 5-2. The Midgets rallied with a pair of runs in the top of the seventh, for a final score of PC 4, Plattsburg 5.

Mason Morris started the game for the Midgets. Morris lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out four. Kooper Hornaday and Michael Chris-

Vincent Jones displays the home run ball he put over the fence in the fifth inning at Maysville. Photo source: PC R-I Facebook page

Photo credit: Drew Morris

tian entered the game as relief, throwing two innings and one and one-third innings respectively.

Jones went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits and RBIs with three. Brayden McReynolds posted a hit and recorded the team’s other RBI. Morris and Riley Ayers recorded the team’s other hits.

Morris, Jones and Ayers led the team with two stolen bases, as the Midgets ran wild on the

base paths with nine stolen bases. Other Midgets grabbing stolen bases were Reise Brundage, Kooper Hornaday and McReynolds.

The Midgets’ four runs came on six hits and they left eight runners stranded. The Tigers’ five runs came off of five hits and they left seven on base.

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Midgets Prevail at North Harrison, 12-1

An eight-run third inning led the Midgets to a 12-1 victory over North Harrison on Wednesday at Eagleville. The offensive firepower by the Midgets was led by Mason Morris, Riley Ayers, and Reise Brundage, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Putnam County got things started in the first inning when Morris singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

The Midgets put up eight runs in the third inning led by home runs by Morris and Brundage and a double by Ayers. In total the Midgets racked up nine hits in the game. Morris and Brayden McReynolds led the team in hits with a pair each. Morris also posted three RBIs.

The team’s other hits came from Kooper Hornaday, Gavin Kirklin, Vincent Jones, Brundage and Ayers. Brundage contributed three RBIs

and Ayers led the team in RBIs with four.

Owen Ream was on the hill for Putnam County. The ace lasted three innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out six and walking one.

Jerry Gilpatrick was on the pitcher’s mound for North Harrison. The bulldog allowed seven hits and nine runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking one. Evan Scheiber, Andrew Craig, and Kyler Kimbrough each contributed in relief for North Harrison.

The Midgets’ 12 runs came on nine hits and they left seven runners stranded. North Harrison’s run came on two hits and they left five on base.

This win brings the Midgets’ record to 9-4.

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On Thursday, April 13, the Midgets hosted the Trenton Bulldogs. Leading 9-0, with bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth, Mason Morris connected for hit that drove home the winning run. This win improved the Midgets’ record to 10-4.

Three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Mason Morris led things off on the hill for the Midgets. The hurler went two innings, allowing zero runs on one hit and striking out four. Vincent Jones came in and pitched two and twothirds innings striking out seven. Trace Halley came in as the closer and induced a fly out from Gavin Cagle for Trenton’s last out.

Brodie Burgess was on the mound for Trenton. Burgess allowed five hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out two. Elijah Miller threw one-third of an inning in relief.

The Midget offense got things moving in the

first inning. Kooper Hornaday singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

Morris went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits. Morris led the team in RBIs with three.

Other Midget hits came from Brayden McReynolds, Hornaday, Jones and Riley Ayers who each also posted an RBI

The Midgets stole 14 bases during the game as six players stole more than one. McReynolds led the way with three. Reise Brundage, Jones, Morris, Ream and Brayden Walter each posted two stolen bases and Hornady captured one.

Putnam County was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error

The Midgets’ 10 runs came on six hits and they left four on base.

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Trace Halley delivers what would be the final pitch by the Midgets, inducing a fly out by the Trenton batter to retire the side in the top of the fifth inning.

Brayden Walter reels in the pop fly to end the inning and Bulldogs’ chances to mount any kind of a rally.

With bases loaded and the score 9-0 in favor of the Midgets over Trenton, Mason Morris connects to drive in the winning run.

PC Track Competes at South Shelby Invitational

On Monday, April 10, Putnam County track teams traveled to Shelbina to participate in the South Shelby Invitational. In addition to South Shelby and Putnam County, teams from Clark County, Westran, Milan, Macon, Marceline, Monroe City, Missouri Military Academy, Atlanta, Knox County, Silex, Marion County, Northeast (Cairo) and North Shelby competed. In the men’s division, South Shelby placed first with a score of 111. Putnam County placed third with a score of 84. In the women’s division, Clark County placed first with a score of 97. Putnam County placed fifth with a score of 71.5.

Midget athletes placing in the top eight and scoring team points were as follows:

Men’s Division

100M Dash

Blaine Perkins, first, 11.16; Chase Tomlin, third, 11.35

200M Dash

Blaine Perkins, second, 22.85

400M Dash

Chase Tomlin, sixth, 56.06

800M Run

Avery Campbell-Johnson, third, 2:11.23; Jude Watt, sixth, 2:17.53

110M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, fourth, 18.21

300M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, third, 46.43

4x100M Relay

Putnam County [N. Lopez, Tomlin,, Ream, Perkins], first, 44.38

4x200M Relay

Putnam County [N.

Midget Teams Capture

Second at Trenton Track

Lopez, Brundage, Tomlin, Perkins], first 1:35.28

4x800M Relay

Putnam County [Campbell-Johnson, Kaster, Ream, Watt], first, 9:10.01

Discus

Mason Robinson, eighth, 102-00.50

Javelin

Joshua Myers, third, 123-08.25

Women’s Division

100M Dash

Adeline Dickerson, second, 13.15; Traylen

Brundage sixth, 13.75

200M Dash

Adeline Dickerson, second, 27.17

400M Dash

Loralei Fisher, third, 1:05.01

1600M Run

Bailey Diveley, third, 6:33.41; Jimena Arbelo, fourth, 6:38.23

3200M Run

Jimena Arbelo, fourth, 14:41.91; Bailey Diveley, seventh, 14:55.50

100M Hurdles

Samantha Blanchard, fifth, 19.01

4x100M Relay

Putnam County [Seaton, Brundage, Jesslyn Knowles, Dickerson], second, 53.80

4x200M Relay

Putnam County [Seaton, Jenna Knowles, Fisher, Dickerson], second, 1:53.81

4x400M Relay

Putnam County [Knowles, Knowles, Perkins, Fisher], sixth, 4:56.73

4x800M Relay

Putnam County [Diveley, Chamorro Rubio, Fisher, Arbelo], fifth, 11:56.98

High Jump

Allise Perkins, eighth, 4-09.00

The Midgets finished out the March portion of the track season at the Trenton Early bird on Friday, March 30. Both the teams took second place in the meet, with the women scoring 90 and the men 99. The Brookfield women placed first with a score of 148 and Penney placed first in the men’s division with a score of 143. In addition to these three schools and host Trenton, teams from Princeton, Carrollton, Gallatin and Milan were also represented.

Midget athletes scoring team points are as follows:

Women’s Division

100M Dash

Adeline Dickerson, first, 13.44; Traylen Brundage, second, 13.74 400M Dash

Loralei Fisher, first, 1:06.25

1600M Run

Bailey Diveley, fifth, 6:47.92; Jimena Arbelo, sixth, 6:53.09

3200M Run

Jimena Arbelo, fifth, 14:33.87; Bailey Diveley, sixth, 14:40.47

100M Hurdles

Samantha Blanchard, fourth, 19.24

4x100M Relay

Putnam County [Karley Seaton, Traylen Brundage, Jesslyn Knowles, Adeline Dickerson], first, 53.43400

4x200M Relay

Putnam County [Karley Seaton, Loralei Fisher, Jenna Knowles, Adeline Dickerson], second,

1:55.58

4x400M Relay

Putnam County [Loralei Fisher, Allise Perkins, Bailey Diveley, Jenna Knowles]. Sec-

ond, 4:42.17

4x800M Relay

Putnam County [Haven Seaton, Elsabeth Chamorro Rubio, Jimena Arbelo, Bailey Dively], third, 14:07.93

High Jump

Allise Perkins second, 1.44m; Samantha Blanchard, sixth, 1.36m

Long Jump

Quinn Webb, sixth, 3.95m

Triple Jump

Allise Perkins, third, 9.59m; Traylen Brundage, fourth, 9.30m

Shot Put

Alivia Harlan, fifth, 8.60m

Men’s Division

100M Dash

Chase Tomlin, second, 11.63

200M Dash

Chase Tomlin, second, 23.31

800M Run

Nick Roberts, seventh, 2:45.73

3200M Run

Boden Darling, fourth, 12:10.65

110M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, first, 18.30

300M Hurdles

Avery Campbell-Johnson, first, 46.41; Lucas Hendee, second, 46.67

4x100M Relay

Putnam County [Nico Lopez, Diego Lopez, Jude Watt, Joshua Myers] second, 48.62

4x200M Relay

Putnam County [Nico Lopez, Avery Campbell-Johnson, Diego Lopez, Jude Watt], first,1:42.73

4x400M Relay

Putnam County [Lucas Hendee, Angstrom Watt, Bentley McCormack, Nick Roberts],

fourth, 4:26.20

4x800M Relay

Putnam County [Avery Campbell-Johnson, Ethan Kaster, Favian Jones, Jude Watt], second, 9:25.01

Long Jump

Nico Lopez, first, 5.40m

Discus

Mason Robinson, fifth, 31.16m

Javelin

Joshua Myers, second, 34.24m

Missouri’s Third District

Danny Busick, State Representative

Eminent Domain and Electric Corporations HB1052

The legislature in Missouri has some concern about how the eminent domain law is written.

The state of Missouri gives electrical generation corporations the power of eminent domain. It is understood that electrical corporations need the power of eminent domain at times to develop electric distribution networks and to build electric generation facilities. And most Missourians would agree there are times eminent domain is necessary, but it should be used only on rare occasions.

The concern lies with wind farms and solar farms. They are classified as electrical generation corporations. The question is, could a solar or wind farm negotiate a rental agreement with a land owner, establish a wind or solar farm, and then condemn with eminent domain the farm next their installation? Therefore thus forcing the land owner adjoining the solar or wind installation to sell their land. It

appears the way the law is written such instances are possible. It has not happened in Missouri thus far. Wind and solar farms have negotiated with land owners in good faith. But the legislature should get ahead of any such action by passing HB1052 which would not allow eminent domain to be used in such a manner.

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

Delivering for Missourians

Dear Friend,

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is a lifeline for millions of Americans. It doesn’t matter if you live in Kansas City or rural Knox County. We all count on the postal service to deliver our prescriptions, bills, packages, and checks on time.

It’s so important that the postal service is the only federal agency specifically authorized by our Constitution. Delivering the mail on time is one of the few things the federal government should do—and should do well. Unfortunately, they aren’t—at least not in the Kansas City area.

For months, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and I have been sounding the alarm that the Postal Service is failing to live up to its legal obligation to provide mail delivery six-daysa-week in the Kansas City area. Rather than addressing the problem, USPS leaders largely ignored it. That is, until Congressman Cleaver and I demanded Postmaster General DeJoy come to Kansas City, listen to the concerns of area residents, and deliver a plan to fix this mess.

Shortly thereafter, the Postal Service an-

nounced an audit of mail delivery delays in the Kansas City area. Less than a week later, they provided us with a more detailed plan to increase staffing. They plan to bring in workers from other areas and allow managers to offer more competitive benefits to attract new employees. That’s a good start, but there’s more work to be done and we look forward to hearing what the Inspector General finds out.

Ultimately, a plan doesn’t mean anything if you don’t follow it. I’m going to keep the pressure on to make sure they do. These failures and delays can’t continue—not in Kansas City or anywhere else. Americans need reliable mail service six-days-a-week, period.

I want to be clear that this isn’t a criticism of the hundreds of thousands of hardworking frontline postal service employees—the processing center employees, mail carriers, and post office workers that get things done. They’ve been let down by the failure of USPS leadership to support them in their vital mission.

Sincerely, Sam Graves

Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

TEMPERATURE UPDATE

Last week I told you soil temperature was too cool for many crops and vegetables. Our warmer weather has made the soil temperatures warm enough for corn and all cool season vegetables. However, it needs to be warmer for soybeans, tomatoes and pumpkins at least.

UPCOMING 4-H/FFA DEADLINES

There are some deadlines coming up in 4-H/ FFA that you need to be aware of if you do not already. The state deadline in Missouri to register your horse remains May 1. You need to bring a picture of the horse(s) you plan to show in 2023 or draw markings on the form. Since it is a state deadline, it is one you must comply with.

The other deadline coming up is for swine DNA cards. It is May 15 and Penny will have cards available in the Sullivan and Putnam County offices soon. If you wish to show at the state fair, you must complete the DNA card by that date.

CENTURY FARM

This has been mentioned quite a bit by me already but the Missouri Century Farm program deadline to apply for

this year is coming soon. May 1 is the deadline to apply if you have at least 40 acres that has been in your family since December 31, 1923. That 40 must have a direct line (blood or marriage) and still contribute to income even if rented out. Do not miss out if you have a family farm that qualifies. You can apply at your county extension office or online at Missouri Century Farms - Programs | MU Extension. Questions may be directed to your local extension office.

REMINDERS

Remember the “Market on the Square” in Unionville starts Saturday, May 1st ,which is not far away. Hope you will join us then. Many other markets in our area begin in May so contact your county extension office if you need more information.

This week (and last) the Putnam County Extension office hours may be a little erratic. While Penny Kittle and Lisa Doster are covering, things come up. Contact offices close by if you need something right away and do not get an answer.

THOUGHT: “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations!”

WASHINGTON, DC

- On Thursday, April 13, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) applauded a decision from a federal judge in North Dakota that halted implementation of the Biden Administration’s waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in 24 states, including Missouri:

“This injunction means that Missourians will be spared, for the time being, from the Biden Administration’s overreaching, burdensome WOTUS rule. Congress spoke loud and clear on WOTUS when they passed my resolution to get rid of it. While the President unfortunately vetoed it, the court’s ruling is just another indication of how flawed this WOTUS rule is. With the upcoming vote to override the President’s veto, every Member of the House has the opportunity to fix this issue and ensure that all states get the relief they

deserve from the Administration’s overreaching WOTUS rule. I want to thank Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey for joining the lawsuit, ensuring that Missouri was one of the states included in the injunction.”

This second recent injunction halts implementation of the WOTUS rule now in a total of 26 states. On February 2, Graves and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act to overturn the Biden Administration’s flawed, burdensome WOTUS rule. The resolution passed in both the House of Representatives and Senate with bipartisan support but was vetoed by President Biden on April 6. A vote to override the President’s veto is expected in the House of Representatives next week.

Graves Applauds Ruling Blocking Biden WOTUS Rule in Missouri Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

April 19, 1909 – The Frisco Railroad threatened to speed on through Rolla without stopping unless the City Council agreed to stop the local college students from flirting with girls on the trains. The young men were prohibited from flirting and “making eyes” on the station platform, waving their hands, tipping their caps, or giving college yells in the direction of the

young women.

April 20, 1903 – Dr. Green was offering bargains at the Barry Hotel in Cassville. He was selling his “best teeth” for $7.50, gold crowns for $4.00, and bridge work for $40.

April 21, 1914 – Lt. Julius Townsend from Athens, MO, was cited for his distinguished Malone ... Cont. to pg. 12

MoDOT Urging Drivers to “Work with Us” in Record-Breaking Year This Construction Season

JEFFERSON CITY

- With a record-breaking $1.8 billion for road and bridge work this year, Missouri motorists can expect to encounter a significant amount of work zones and ongoing maintenance operations during their travels this year. The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting the National Work Zone Awareness Week April 17-21, urging motorists to “Work with Us” by making smart, safe driving choices behind the wheel to protect themselves and those they share the road with, including highway workers.

“The decisions you make in work zones could be the difference between life and death, for our workers, yourself and everyone you share the road with,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “Any time you pass highway workers on a Missouri roadway – whether it’s a long-term closure, a moving operation or shoulder work – buckle up, put your phone down, slow down and stay alert.”

It’s not just a courtesy to slow down and move over for these work zones—it’s the law. Drivers should be aware of changing traffic conditions, observe warning signs and merge before reaching lane closures.

With a record number of construction projects, you can help make your travel safer by checking out what work zones you’ll encounter before you go. Visit MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at www.traveler. modot.org.

In 2022, Missouri saw

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fewer work zone protective vehicle crashes and fatalities. Crashes with protective vehicles with truck/trailer-mounted attenuators (TMAs) totaled 36 in 2022, a decrease of 25 from the previous construction season. Work zone crash fatalities also decreased, down to 15 compared to 17 the year before.

“These numbers will hopefully be the start of a positive trend downward,” said McKenna. “Regardless, these crashes and fatalities should not be happening in work zones, and there is much work that needs to be done to improve our worker’s safety and the safety of the traveling public.”

Over the past three years, TMA crashes re-

sulted in 75 injuries and two fatalities. These crashes are almost always a result of drivers being distracted behind the wheel and/or driving too fast for the conditions. In 2022, distracted driving contributed to more than 400 work zone crashes. Additionally, 71% of those killed in work zone crashes were not wearing a seat belt.

Be sure to do your part to save lives in 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.

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conduct in the Battle of Veracruz and presented with the Medal of Honor.

April 22, 1926 – The Lebanon Rustic Republican advertised a “live baby” to cheer up the “good family in our community” who might win it. Lottery tickets were sold. Two weeks later the paper published a follow-up explaining that the “live baby” was really a live baby pig.

April 23, 1908 – A huge rainstorm surprised Joplin and flooded the town with fifteen feet of

water in just 30 minutes.

April 24, 1955 – Buck Nelson of Mountain View was (according to him) transported by space aliens from his farm for a three-day trip to the Moon and then Mars and Venus.

April 25, 1889 – According to the Buffalo Reflex, “Cocaine is now about $6.75 to $7.00 an ounce.”

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

SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY APRIL 22th, 10:00 A.M.

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

BOAT/GOLF CART/MOWERS/SHED will sell @1pm; ‘04 Ford 15 pass, van, V8, 130k miles, new brakes, NEW- 10x16 Utility shed w/ 6’ roll up door-blue/gray, Bass Tracker w/ 40 Mercury, trolling motor, Shorelander trailer, and titles for all, Sea Doo Speedster w/ twin Bombardier 750 Rotax & SeaDoo trailer, Hyundai gas golf cart-runs and looks good, Poulan Pro 48” 22hp, hydro, very clean, Husqvarna 42” 24hp, hydro, Ariens 42” , 22hp, hydro, 7’x8’ homemade trailer, 2 wheel pony cart, more mowers by sale day. TOOLS/OUTDOOR: LIKE NEW- Husqvarna 650RTT rear tine tiller, Stihl KM55R multi attach weed eater, Stihl FS36, gas cans, 4 Rubbermaid yard storage boxes, Jiffy Santa Fe II beach bike, Western flyer Galaxy Flyer, outdoor glider rocker, wheel barrow, JD fert. Cart, elec fence posts, T-posts, Troybilt Jr. Tomahawk chipper/shredder, Craftsman 10” bandsaw, Big Red 3ton floor jack, square body parts, 20 rod/ reel combos, log chains, Craftsman 25cc gas powered blower, JD 44” snow blade, shop vac, cordless weed eater, receiver hitches, set of 4 weight scales, 20-treated 4x4’s, 12” planer, Dewalt drill/ sawzall combo w/ charger and 5 batteries, 100 various landscape stones, 10’ sheets corrugated tin, NEW5’x7’ roll up door w/ hardware, angle grinders, air tools, pipe wrenches, B&D jigsaw, new Forstner bit set, Ingersoll Rand ½” impact gun, 4” biscuit jointer, BBQ grill, ANTIQUES: ‘65 Echo yearbook, 10 oil lamps, 8-4ft. Wagon wheels, porcelain dolls, leaded glass, maple library table, 1929 “The Dux” Chillicothe yearbook, Masonic Lodge lapel pins, rings, and advertisers, granite roaster, porcelain dolls, leaded glass lamp, coffee grinder, pottery bowls. FURNITURE/HOUSEHOLD: Maytag elec. Dryer, Whirlpool gas dryer, 14 pcs. Precious Moments, Rok Axe electric guitar, 3 full size bed frames, matching mahogany dresser and chest, 6 matching kitchen chairs, brown cloth LaZy boy-almost new, Camo recliner, plaid sofa, lg. Dog kennel, glider/ottoman, wheeled walker, Gerry baby bed, SS pots, 6 doz. Canning jars, 18qt. Roaster, Shark vac, oval glass top coffee table, 4, 5, & 6 drawer dressers.

**Announcements made sale day take precedence over printed material.**We will be outside for most of this sale.**Payments accepted-cash or good check**Concessions by Aunt Denise’s Bakery**Full listing and photos on our “SANDS AUCTION” FB page**Preview Friday, April 21st 11am-2pm.

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Members of The Crucible, a group focused on raising up young men, recently secured the compost bins at the community garden. Pictured (L to R): Jude Watt, Jude Pittman, Parker Stanley, Lucas Hendee, Jeriah Houf, Wyatt Jarvis, Ethan Crawford and Favian Jones. Submitted by Erin Ballard, Park Board

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Westra & Them KC Boys to Headline at The Bixler 108 Listening Room, Friday April 21

sic. In addition to her KC Boys band, She performs with the acoustic trio “Distant Cousins” as well as solo gigs.

Drummer Joe Guthrie is a hard rock n’ roller who keeps the band on the straight and narrow with his rock solid beats.

Bass player, Leo Eilts, has played in all the Kansas City bands that ever existed, including Total Strangers, Spontaneous Combustion, and is currently the bad boy of KC’s headed-for-legendary-status cowboy band, 3 Trails West.

Mark Franzke plays lead guitar and can he pick a Telecaster! Not only is Mark voted “Most Lovable” band member, but he’s the guy to go to if you need your guitar repaired, your mandolin built from scratch or your banjo (finally) tuned. He’s a wizard of all the musics.

Together they present a great evening of music that you will not want to miss and if you are moved to dance, there will be room for that as well.

Show time for Jill

Westra and Them KC Boys on Friday, April 21 is 7 pm. There is never an admission charge at the Bixler 108 Listening Room, however donations are gratefully accepted and are necessary to keep bringing great musical artists like Jill Westra and Them KC Boys to Unionville. For more information go to The Bixler 108 Facebook page or contact Tom Keedy at 660626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail.com.

Jill Westra & Them KC Boys are the featured performers at Bixler 108 on Friday, April 21. Photo credit: Todd Zimmer

Jill Westra & Them

KC Boys are a Kansas City-based, woman-fronted, full band with their fingers in a number of musical pies. Their catalog of original tunes draws on Jill’s influences that include Texas singer-songwriters, as well as 1960s Bakersfield and Memphis blues. The musical styles that got all stirred together in this band spans from bass player Leo

Eilts’ smooth, western Kansas cowboy crooner alter-ego to drummer Joe Guthrie’s roots in rock n’ roll. And Mark Franzke brings his flatpicking bluegrass chops & sweet harmonies. The result? A lot of fun paired with songs that will keep you wide awake and guaranteed to have you tapping your toes and stomping your feet.

Lead vocalist, guitarist and Songwrit-

Wichita State Univ. to Serve as New Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities

er-in-Chief, Jill Westra is a road-weary scientist by day and multi-instrumentalist moonlighter. As an environmental scientist with a 20-year career in environmental management and sustainability, locally and internationally, including over a decade in severely water-stressed regions of Africa. When not tackling environmental and water issues, Jill turns to her other passion—mu-

Across the Midwest Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice

EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers include a network of over 160 partners to provide resources to unlock access to President Biden’s historic investments in America

LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of Wichita State University to serve as a new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) to help Midwestern communities access funding opportunities to advance environmental justice. The university will serve communities throughout EPA Region 7, which consists of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Wichita State University is one of 17 EJ TCTACs, announced in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, that will receive $177

million to help underserved and overburdened communities across the country access funds from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, including historic investments to advance environmental justice. Each of the TCTACs will receive at least $10 million to remove barriers and improve accessibility for communities with environmental justice concerns.

“Wichita State University has worked with EPA Region 7 for many years, and we’re thrilled to build upon that partnership to better serve those here in the Heartland who need it most,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. “This new center will provide communities throughout Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska with the training, guidance, and technical assistance needed to make the most of EPA’s historic funding

opportunities.”

“The Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University is excited to start supporting communities and organizations in our four states as they tackle environmental justice and energy justice challenges close to home,” said Director of the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University Tonya Bronleewe. “We have a strong team of partners who are ready to connect with local champions to start this important work.”

EJ TCTACs will provide training and other assistance to build capacity for navigating federal grant application systems, writing strong grant proposals, and effectively managing grant funding. In addition, these centers will provide guidance on

The Bixler 108 Listening Room is starting its 4th season of bringing live Music to Unionville 2023

April 28 ~ (Friday) 7pm Helene Cronin,Texas

May 5-6 (Fri/Sat) Kerry Patrick Clark, Ohio

May 12-13 ~ (Fri/Sat) 7pm

Kray Van Kirk, N. California

May 19 ~ (Fri) 7pm Daniel Boling. Albuquerque, New Mexico

May 26 (Fri) Avery Grouws Band, Iowa (one of the midwests hottest acts)

June 7-10 ~ 7pm Old Time CountryMusic Festival at City Park

June 16 ~ (Fri) 7pm Daniel Nuehoff. Kentucky

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Missouri Farm Income Projected to Decline in 2023

State-level report identifies key changes in projected net farm income.

COLUMBIA, Mo.

— Missouri’s net farm income is predicted to fall in 2023 following a record-setting 2022, according to the spring 2023 Missouri Farm Income Outlook report.

The report, released by the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri, provides comprehensive insights that can equip industry stakeholders and policymakers with information to understand the state-level impacts of economic factors, weather and policy initiatives on the agriculture industry. One factor that could explain this projected drop in farm income is the state’s livestock receipts, which were impacted by the country-wide drought that reduced cattle inventories and supported Missouri marketings, which is the physical sale of live animals, said RaFF interim director Scott Brown.

“Our report projects that Missouri net farm income is tapering off from a record high in

2022,” Brown said. “Production expenses remain stubbornly high while cash receipts decline under the assumption of average weather resulting in a squeeze to Missouri producers’ bottom line. Missouri follows the national projection for a downward trend in the near term.”

In the report, a 14% decrease in net farm income is forecasted to occur across the state’s agriculture industry this year, compared to a projected 19% decrease in U.S. net farm income. The report’s key predictions include:

*Crop receipts are projected to decrease by $430 million in 2023. Statewide-planted acres sit at 14 million with soybeans making up nearly 6 million acres. Corn-planted area remains flat while hay-, wheat- and rice-planted acres experience slight increases from 2022 to 2023.

*Livestock receipts are expected to decrease by $400 million in 2023.

*Inventories for cattle, hogs and poultry make a rebound from 2022.

*Production expenses are forecast to increase

NOTICE: Campground fees at the Unionville City Park have been the same since approximately 2008 - 2009. A decision to raise the site fees has been made by the Unionville City Park Board. Campers have been paying $20 for sites with water, electricity, & sewer, and $17 for water & electricity , for roughly 15 years. It was based on that information, as well as increasing costs to keep up the grounds, a desire to continue to make improvements, and rising utility costs that the Unionville City Park Board has decided to increase the campground rates. EFFECTIVE May 1st, 2023, the new camping fees will be $25 for full hook-up and $20 for partial. Campers who would like an extended stay will be given a discount of $100 for every month they stay.

This will also affect campers who visit during the Putnam County Fair. In previous years, fair-going campers that have stayed one month prior to the fair, up until the last day of the fair have been given a discount of $100. At $20 per day the

cost for such stay would be $600, campers pay only $500. With the new price increase, we have decided to give the campers a steeper discount of $200. Campers will be charged only $550 instead of $750 for their stay during the Putnam County Fair.

by $230 million in 2023, despite a slight decline in fertilizer, feed and fuel costs.

“RaFF’s state-level insights are critical for decisionmakers,” said Brown, who is also an associate extension professor of markets and policy in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources. “By understanding how farmers’ and rural communities’ incomes are impacted by various factors, these individuals can be equipped with insights for program and policy discussions.”

Editor’s Note: The

EJ TCTAC’s ...

Missouri Farm Income Outlook and all associated data tables are available on the center’s website [https://ruralandfarmfinance.com]

About RaFF: The MU Farm and Rural Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) is a Congressionally funded research policy center that implements objective analysis to inform decisionmakers on issues affecting farm and rural finances using a network of state and regional experts and state farm income models. Learn more online at ruralandfarmfinance. com.

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community engagement, meeting facilitation, and translation and interpretation services for limited English-speaking participants, thus removing barriers and improving accessibility for communities with environmental justice concerns. Each of the technical assistance centers will also create and manage communication channels to ensure all communities have direct access to resources and information.

EPA will deliver these resources in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, whose funding allows the EJ TCTACs to provide support for identifying community oppor-

tunities for clean energy transition and financing options, including public-private partnerships supporting clean energy demonstration, deployment, workforce development and outreach opportunities that advance energy justice objectives.

The formation of the EJ technical assistance centers is in direct response to feedback from communities and environmental justice leaders who have long called for technical assistance and capacity building support for communities and their partners as they work to access critical federal resources. The 17 centers will provide

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Please keep in mind the county does NOT offer health insurance benefits. Putnam County Courthouse is an EOE.

comprehensive coverage for the entire United States through a network of over 160 partners including community-based organizations, additional academic institutions, and Environmental Finance Centers, so that more communities can access federal funding opportunities like those made available through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

In addition to Wichita State University, EPA has selected 13 other organizations to serve as Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers, along with their partners:

University of Connecticut

West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc.

Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Metro Campus

National Wildlife Federation

Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

Research Triangle Institute

Blacks in Green

University of Minnesota

New Mexico State University

University of Arizona

San Diego State University

Willamette Partnership

University of Washington

In addition, EPA has selected three national EJ TCTACs that will provide additional assistance across the country, with particular capacity to assist Tribes, including:

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Additional award information for each selectee will be announced in Summer 2023.

Background

The EJ TCTAC program is part of the Federal Interagency Thriving Communities Network and delivers on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative to ensure that 40% of the benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities. The new technical assistance centers will help ensure communities with environmental justice concerns can access President Biden’s historic investments in America to address generational disinvestment, legacy pollution, infrastructure challenges, and build a clean energy economy that will lower energy costs, strengthen our energy security, and meet our climate goals.

This announcement builds on the $100 million announced earlier this year under the Environmental Justice Government to Government Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, with applications due on April 14, 2023. EPA has also announced $550 million through the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, with applications due May 31, 2023.

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Green Hills Pheasants and Quails Forever Hold Second Annual Banquet

support habitat projects and outdoor education in the local area. Projects included working with local organizations such as schools, youth clubs, FFA, and government organizations to create educational opportunities that teach about the outdoors and conservation.

(L to R) Joshua Marshall, Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II, Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever presented Marla and Bruce Mestad with the Polaris Habitat Stewardship Award. Submitted by Marla Mestad

Submitted by Marla

Mestad

“The Green Hills

Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever 2nd annual banquet was held Saturday April 1st.. The food was outstanding thanks to local catering by TJ Payne! The chapter had a chance to meet new people, catch up with friends and share stories. Fun games, activities & raffles with great prizes were played. The games included plinko, shotshell pull & card games to name a few.

A silent auction was

held with the opportunity to bid on anything from a bucket of Woody’s fishing lures to outdoor hunting equipment like a game camera. The live auction brought the opportunity to bid on anything from a numbered print of quail by award winning Missouri artist David Plank, a Florida vacation, all the way up to an African Safari donated by the local Double Deuce Ranch! There were games for kids as well. The chapter donated a youth shotgun for a youth only raffle with

one very young lucky winner taking it home!

The funds raised at the banquet will be used to

The Green Hills chapter welcomes families & youth and supports local conservation efforts through habitat improvement and education. The focus is to improve our habitat for native wildlife and pollinators. Pollinators play such an important part in our environment! Pollinators generate 1/3 of all the food we eat and service more than 150 U.S. food crops. They also are an important wildlife food source and are key to restoring native grassland birds. For more information about being involved with the chapter, contact your local Quail Forever Biologist Josh Marshall at 660-265-ext 102

– On April 12,

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)

Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has launched a new website: www. missouri988.org. The site provides information for anyone who may be experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis.

“The 988 crisis call line created a more streamlined and effective resource for Missourians in behavioral health crisis,” Governor Parson said. “We know that when individuals are experiencing crisis the sooner we can connect them to support and provide assistance the better. This website adds even more access to critical resources that will help save lives.”

“The new website is another tool to advance crisis services and connect Missourians to the evidence-based, care continuum for behavioral health services statewide,” said DMH Director Valerie Huhn. “Providing more ways

to reach crisis care and support is integral to reducing the burden on law enforcement/emergency response and other public health services.”

The newly designated 988 phone number went live nationwide on July 16, 2022. Since that time, it has routed thousands of individuals to local, trained crisis specialists at Missouri’s 988 centers. The 988 crisis line connects anyone experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis to compassionate, accessible care and support, available 24/7. Support is free and confidential.

Learn more about the new website at www. missouri988.org.

Need to talk or get immediate help in a crisis? Help is available. If you or someone you know needs support call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline. org.

For more information contact Debra Walker at the Department of Mental Health at debra.walker@dmh.mo.gov or 573751-1647.

City of Unionville, Missouri

Un-Audited Statement of Cash Receipts & Expenditures and Summary of Long Term-Debt

For the Six Month Period Ending March 31, 2023

Summary of Long Term Debt:

I, Amy Homann, City Treasurer of the City of Unionville, Missouri, hereby submit the foregoing report on receipts, expenditures and indebtedness for the six month period ending March 31, 2023 and do hereby certify that it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.