04-26-2023 Unionville Republican

PC R-I Delegates Attend FBLA State Conference

Submitted by Britten Hicks, PC R-I FBLA Sponsor

Springfield, Missouri

– Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed 5,000+ attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the record breaking State Leadership Conference April 16-18, 2023. Members and advisers gathered in person to expand their leadership knowledge, compete in various events, and connect with others from across the state. FBLA members competed in over seventy-six competitive events ranging from Accounting and Business Ethics to Social Media Strategies and UX Design.

Putnam County FBLA chapter excelled at the State Leadership Conference by participating in eight events. Those members participating included: Hunter Grabill, Hoyt Halley, Gage Duvall, Kloey Pearson, Bryce Naughton, Bowdy Wood, Jesslyn Knowles, Kerbee Willier and Roselyn Stanley.

Throughout their time at the conference, members engaged in over 45 various specialized leadership academies led by professional trainers in various topics such as

exploring all types of leadership styles, learning various communication techniques, strategizing time and stress management, and much more. The Leadership Expo held over 30 exhibitors including universities and military partners for members to connect, leadership activities for members to engage with, and tours of the College of Business at Missouri State University.

Brand new for this year, leaders enjoyed a concert held by Funding the Future where the band performed popular songs from artists like Taylor Swift and incorporated the fundamentals of financial education. Both keynote speakers empowered all to pursue their passions as business leaders. Caitlin Schaefer, former Missouri FBLA state officer and current Strategic Relationship Manager at Lord, Abbett, & Co., discussed the importance of investing in yourself and defining your goals for success. Morris Morrison, worldclass entertainer, author, and show host, inspired all with his unforgettable story and powerful message of perseverance and determination.

Pocket Park in Full Bloom

Putnam County

PC Baseball Featured at Rotary

Market on the Square

The Market on the Square will open for the season on Saturday, May 6, beginning at 7 AM.

City Wide Garage Sales

The annual Unionville city wide garage sales will take place May 4-6. Ads are due by Friday, April 28 and will appear in the May 3 edition of The Unionville Republican

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Baseball coach Blaine Robinson, assistant coach Calvin Heidenwith and senior players attended Rotary on Thursday, April 20. Coach Robinson gave a recap of their season, stating they hoped to be the number one seed in the upcoming district tournament. Pictured (L to R): Rotarian Jim Garrett, Robinson, Vincent Jones, Ethan Kaster, Brayden McReynolds and Heidenwith. Other Midget senior baseball players are Brayden Walter and Hunter Andersen.

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Missouri Livestock Symposium Accepting Applications for the Missouri Livestock Achievement Award

The Missouri Livestock Symposium is currently accepting applications for the Missouri Livestock Achievement Award. This award recognizes an individual or organization demonstrating outstanding achievements and distinguished contributions to the livestock industry. Eligible applicants can be producers of livestock, agribusiness personnel, agency personnel, or agriculture educators in the state of Missouri. Other parties who have been long-time supporters of the Missouri livestock industry will also be con-

sidered.

According to the committee chairman, Garry Mathes, this award recognizes livestock industry leaders from across the state.

Vice-chairman, Zac Erwin states “The committee reflected on making changes that continue to expand our program into the livestock community and streamline our Friday night program.” Erwin added, “We know there are individuals, business and agency personnel, and educators that have made tremendous contributions to the livestock

industry in this state and beyond, and we want to recognize them for their career achievements.”

The selected applicant will become a member of the Missouri Livestock Symposium Hall of Fame and will be inducted during the Friday evening program of the Missouri Livestock Symposium on December 1, 2023.

The award nomination form can be found at https://missourilivestock.com/achievement-award, by emailing missourilivestock@ gmail.com and requesting the form, or by con-

tacting the Adair County Extension office at 660665-9866.

The Missouri Livestock Symposium is December 1 & 2, 2023 at the William Mathew Middle School. Go to missourilivestock.com or our Facebook page @ MissouriLivestock for more details.

“Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.”

-- John Steinbeck

The pocket park on the northeast corner of the square provides a bright spot with a multitude of tulips currently in bloom.

TheShepherd’sCall

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Who’s On First

More than once, a parishioner spoke with me about his alcoholic son. The boy had great promise but started drinking at an early age. By the time I knew him, he was an adult and an alcoholic.

In response to his father’s pleading, “Why do you drink? Why don’t you quit?,” the son replied, “I just like to drink. From my very first drink, I enjoyed it; and I don’t want to quit. All my friends drink.” Eventually and prematurely, it cost him his life. Knowingly, consciously, this man chose to be an alcoholic. He chose a bad life over a good one.

There is a similar story in the Bible. A rich young ruler came to Jesus and asked how he could receive the good life---eternal life. (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus told him to obey the commandments; the young man said he had kept those from childhood.

“Very good,” Jesus replied, “but you have

Crowd Turns Out to Support Museum

another problem. Your wealth is your God. Sell all you have and give it to the poor; and put God first in your life.”

“No, thank you,” the wealthy man said, for he was rich. One does not have to be rich or an alcoholic to be separated from God; but you do have to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. To be a believer, God must have first place in your life.

One of the Renaissance poets wanted to take a wife, but there was a problem. He already had a wife. “Nothing doing,” his present wife said, “it’s me only or goodbye.”

Jesus put it this way, “You cannot serve God and something else, for you will love one and hate the other.” (Matthew 6:24-34) In other words, two things cannot be first.

To use our baseball lingo, you cannot have two runners on first. Who is on first in your life?

Birthdays

Thursday, April 27

Kenny Ingersoll, Deena Lindberg, George Ross, Edith Ruggles, Tracie Johnson, Bradley Penfield, Kaidyn Wood, Joyce Cullum

Friday, April 28

Elizabeth Henderson

Saturday, April 29

Terry Spence, Brylie

Adams

Sunday, April 30

Chris Lowe, Bridgetta

Sage, Judy Smith, DeAnna Weaver, Pam Doty

Monday, May 1

Jenny Ryals, Paige Turpin, Cara Ross, Joni Staggs, Ben Brundage

Tuesday, May 2

Ben Crawford, Cindy Minear, Charlie Worley, Amanda Klinginsmith

Wednesday, May 3

Darlene Casady, Beth Robbins, Brenda Rowland, Inez Croxdale, Louie Girgentl, Molly Parker, Ayden Otto, Emily Dover

Omaha Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Bible Study for ALL Ages at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Please come to hear Pastor Kevin Collins bring you a reassuring word from God.

Over 50 persons attended the Hillbilly Hoedown fundraiser sponsored by the Putnam County Historical Society. After the meal, a program filled with music, jokes and laughter followed. Music was provided by Patricia Sharman, Steve Head, Carolyn Vincent and Randy Kimple. Pictured are (L to R) Stan Alexander, Vincent and Kimple.

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Karen Bradshaw

In museum news, a big thank you to everyone that helped with museum’s Hillbilly Hoedown fundraiser and all those who showed up for the entertainment. I think a good time was had by all and money was raised to help with museum expenses. The hours for the museum to be open will change

in May to Wednesday, 9:30 -2:00 and Saturday mornings, from 9:00 -11:00. As always, there are members’ numbers posted on the door to contact for access to the museum at other times. The next meeting will be held on May 11, at 5:30 PM. If you would like to join the Historical Society or to volunteer,

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.

Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home

please contact myself or Judy McDonald.

The past few weeks it seems as if Mother Nature is taking a cue from The Karate Kid’s Mr. Miyagi. Instead of “wax on, wax off,” it’s been more a case of “coat on, coat off.” This past Saturday there were both snowflakes and bright sunshine in the space of only minutes. Maybe, just maybe, the weather will settle down in the next couple of weeks to more normal spring temperatures, if there is such a thing as “normal Missouri weather” that is.

No matter what we think of the weather, evidently the morel mushrooms have thought it was just right. Personally, I haven’t ventured out to look, but a grandson and some friends camping have found quite a few. It might have helped that they were camping near a couple of my favorite mushroom hot spots! I’m glad they had some luck. I may give it a day or two and do a little hunting myself, but for some reason I’m not as excited about the whole hunt as I used

to be when I was trying to find enough to feed the family members that were no longer able to get out and trek through the woods.

One thing that is causing me to hesitate is the overabundance of ticks. It seems no matter how much insect repellent clothes are sprayed with, the ticks still want to come home with one. To be fair though, I have probably gotten as many ticks on me running the weed eater to reclaim some grassy areas as I ever have walking through the woods. It’s not so much the ticks themselves, as the diseases they carry that make me think twice about diving into a brushy area. Consequently, I may do a few “drive bys” of likely spots and should there happen to be some morels in residence, then I will probably do some “deep dives” into the brush because it’s all about the hunt at that point.

Have a great week and stay warm or cool as the case may be!

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Legion Makes Repairs To Flagpoles

Amy’sPrayer Letter

by Amy Brundage

Members of the American Legion were seen on the Unionville Square and Unionville Cemetery repairing and replacing flag poles Monday, April 17.

A project started 20 years ago, many of the flag poles have seen a lot of wear and these five were either replacing or fixing the worse. Those volunteering were; Rick Clark, Jerry Quigley, Bill Godfrey, Butch Williams and Harold White.

The efforts of the American Legion to display the American flags on all holidays is a great display of patriotism for our community. The legion extends their appreciation to the City of Unionville for their assistance with the flags on Main Street.

If you would like to help financially please contact one of these gentlemen. They display approximately 200 flags on Memorial Day and those flags need to be replaced as they get worn.

Thank you to all involved in displaying our American flag each holiday.

WIC Services to Continue in Putnam County

April 21, 2023

Dear friends and family in Christ, Greetings from Lima, Peru! Thank you for your prayers for me and for the work here in Peru.

January

On January 15th, about thirty people from my church and a few other fellow believers from Chile travelled to Iquitos, a jungle city in the northern part of Peru. I am thankful that God gave us the means to go and minister to small churches down river in the jungle, many of whom need encouragement and sound Bible teaching. We ministered to and with the churches there by holding special preaching services, evangelizing, hosting children and youth events, and praying with them. After services, the people didn’t want to go home. We could tell they

A contract between the Putnam County Health Department and the Department of Health and Senior Services was recently signed to continue to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2023. Putnam County Health Department provides services to approximately 85 WIC participants per month. The WIC Nutrition Clinic is conducted on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Putnam County Health Department. WIC Certifications are held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday’s of the month. All clinics are by appointment only. Anyone interested in applying may call 660-947-4100 or stop by the Putnam County Health Department at 103 N 18th Street, Unionville, MO 63565 WIC, a special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children, provides, at no cost, specific nutritious food and nutrition education to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years of age. WIC participants must meet WIC income guidelines and be determined to be at nutritional risk by a certified health professional.

were hungry for fellowship! For our team from Lima, the humidity/heat, bugs/spiders, and tough sleeping arrangements were challenges; but it’s amazing to see how God gives the grace to serve Him with despite it all.

What a joy when people on our team gave testimonies on our last night there! Hearts were full and some tears were shed, as many shared how God had specifically worked in them. Many returned with a fresh desire to share Christ and be more involved in missions where God has planted them. My heart and mind went back to my first trip to Iquitos in 2008 with ARRIBA and how God worked greatly in me during that trip. It’s a privilege to serve Him, and I don’t ever want to forget that. Pray that our church will continue to obey the Great Commission.

February

Our annual missionary camp at Aucallama was held the first part of the month. This is where the BMM Peru team meets for five days for Bible teaching, prayer, fellowship, and meetings. It’s always an encouragement to spend time with everyone. We are praying for more laborers, and there are some couples currently raising support to join

the team here in Peru. We began preparing for classes at Pioneer Christian School, and I found out that I would be teaching one junior high and two high school English (ESL) classes this year. Also, I was put in charge of the ESL program at our school. With our new church building that God provided, we had the space to have our first VBS! The children from our church and many visitors attended, and lots of members served at VBS. We have seen some of the visiting kids come back to church on Sundays. Also, at the end of the month, our church held our first family conference. There were several visitors. I was able to help with the music, organize the kids’ classes, and teach the kids one evening.

March/April

Classes began at Pioneer Christian School on March 8th. I made lesson plans, met my new students, handed out books and syllabi, and prayed that God would use me to touch lives during this school year. Honestly, my schedule has seemed overwhelming at times. It’s easy to get caught up in all the little details of teaching and miss the big picture. I currently teach English; however, my greatest desire is to make Jesus known to my students. I believe many of them are Christians but lack a close walk with Him. Some

WIC foods are chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Eligible women and children receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, iron fortified hot cereals, fruit juices high in Vitamin C, bread, fresh/frozen fruits & vegetables, canned fish, and dried or canned beans or peanut butter. Although the WIC program recommends breastfeeding, infants may receive supplemental iron fortified formula if needed, as well as infant cereal and baby food at the appropriate age.

Participants are issued electronic cards to buy these foods at authorized grocers. By improving the diets of women, infants, and children, the WIC program improves the health status of a vulnerable population during a critical growth period. Research has proven that WIC is a cost-effective nutrition intervention program with a proven track record. WIC dramatically lowers infant mortality rates, increases infant birth weights, and lowers the rate of anemia among participating children. Prenatal women, who participate in WIC, have better weight gain and tend to carry their infants to term. WIC significantly improves infants and children’s diets and improves the growth of this population. Children enrolled in WIC are more likely to have a regular source of medical care and are better immunized.

This publication may be provided in alternate formats such as Braille, large print and audiotape by contacting Putnam County WIC, 103 N. 18th Street, PO Box 354, Unionville, MO 63565, 660947-4100.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Please join us every Sunday at the Middle School Auditorium at 11a.m

Exciting praise and worship and the anointed preaching of God’s word.

Calvary Fellowship Church

For more information or for a ride please call Howard @ 660-216-1247

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

3 John 3:2

Jerry Hatfield

them both in person and on television. He was a special fan of NASCAR racing and he loved to visit the casino. He had a wonderful attitude about life, even when illness limited his activities.

Jerry Noble Hatfield, 81, passed away at his home in Centerville, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family, at 11:11 pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Jerry Noble Hatfield was born in Graysville, Missouri, on September 25, 1941, the son of Noble and Eithel (Richmond) Hatfield. He attended country schools and Livonia High School. He worked in a factory in Rockford, Illinois, after high school and then joined the United States Navy in 1961. Jerry served in Vietnam among other places and aboard ships. In 1976, Jerry was honorably discharged from active duty and became a naval recruiter until retiring

in 1981. Jerry married Sharon Sowers and her four daughters in Pendleton, Oregon on November 14, 1981. The family moved to Seymour, Iowa, in 1982 and then to Centerville, Iowa, in 1988. Jerry, Sharon, and two of their daughters all attended college together at Indian Hills Community College. He worked for Bob Rosencrants at Action Reality where he supervised a construction crew that remodeled homes and businesses in preparation for sale. He also worked for the Centerville Daily Iowegian for three years. Jerry was a jack-of-all-trades who could do about anything. He was a person of great energy who always wanted to be on the go, until health issues began to slow him down at the age of 71.

Jerry was a gregarious person who loved to visit and never met a stranger. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a big laugh. He could fill a room with his presence and livened up any gathering. He liked to fish and take the family on camping trips. Jerry loved all kinds of sports and enjoyed watching

Job Opening

Putnam County Clerks office is accepting applications for the following position: SECRETARY

A brief summary of the job duties are as follows, but not limited to:

Answering phones, general filing, general reports for the office, budgeting and financials, assist with elections, and assisting the county clerk where needed. Applicants must be self-motivated, must be able to work well with the public, possess excellent computer skills, be well organized and able to work fluently with other offices in the courthouse. Must be able to lift 50lbs (Election Equipment). Must be able to identify and maintain confidential information.

*Applications may be obtained in the County Clerk’s Office at 1601 main Street, Room 101, during business hours 8:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 4:30pm. We will be accepting applications until August 27th, 2023.

Please keep in mind the county does NOT offer health insurance benefits.

Putnam County Courthouse is an EOE.

Jerry is survived by his wife Sharon of the home and four daughters: Lisa (Dennis) Vestal of Livonia, Missouri; Deanna (David) Johnson of Seymour, Iowa; Stephanie (Randy Dunlavey) Bazal of Grimes, Iowa; and Allison (Jim Angran) McGrann of Albia, Iowa. He is also survived by a son, Cary Hatfield of Florida, two stepsons from his previous marriage: Terry (Kim) Bilodeau and Rick Bilodeau, his grandchildren: Lindsey (Cody) Brittian, Jacob (Abby) Vestal, Joshua (Ashlie) Vestal, Jessica (Jacob) Helbing, Dalton (Ciesel Meyers) Johnson, Delani Johnson, Jaylon (Jenna) Burgin, Trenton (Gabby Stevenson) Burgin, Kamrie (Dylan Walsh) Bazal, Carter Dunlavey, Lacey (Derek) Ewing, Tori (Lathan Hughes) McGrann, Kaitlyn McGrann, Allie Angran, Nate Angran and step

granddaughter, Nikki Bilodeau; fourteen great grandchildren; a brother, Lonnie (Dorothy) Hatfield of Yakima, Washington; two sisters, Marilyn Kellison of Unionville, Missouri and Darlene Hatfield of Keokuk, Iowa; sister-inlaw Julie (David) Ayars of Pendleton, Oregon; brother-in-law Mel Gross of Carrington, North Dakota; and many special nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Shirley Strickland and Charlene Hines; and two brothers, Bill Hatfield and Bob Hatfield.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Jerry at Omaha Baptist Church in Putnam County at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 20, 2023. There will be no visitation. Inurnment will be at the McCune Cemetery in Putnam County.

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

Steven Reed

worked with his mother at the laundry mat and restaurant in Unionville.

Steven was a gifted artist with paintings and charcoal drawing. He was also a talented singer who competed in talent contests, often winning. He played keyboards and piano. Steven liked computers and bought and sold on eBay.

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Steven Reed, 59, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Steven Leroy Reed was born in Rock Island, Illinois, on September 11, 1962, the son of James R. and Nancy (McGlothlin) Reed. He attended schools in Putnam County and later obtained his GED. He worked as an airbrush artist with Rudy Parcel early in his life. He also

Steven is survived by his mother, Nancy Barnhart of Unionville, Missouri. He is also survived by an aunt, Shirley Land; two nieces, Jenny Beeler and Tara Watts; and a nephew, Christopher Diveley as well as several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James Reed, and his sister, Diana (Tara) Gabriel.

Cremation was according to family wishes and no services are planned. Please call Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home at 660)947-2200 for more information.

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Frank Wade Torrey

bought a farm there, he went on to graduate from Unionville High School.

After high school, he was drafted into the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict.

Upon returning from the service, he went to work for KSG, which later became Associated Wholesale Grocers in Kansas City, Kansas.

wife Paula M. Torrey of the home, son Wade Torrey and his wife Deborah of Shawnee, Kansas, and one sister Karen Torrey of Unionville, Missouri.

Memorial Contributions can be made toThe Humane Society of Greater Kansas City (hsgkc.org/donate).

ects would need to be sited with or along other above-ground infrastructure. This type of routing is much less impactful on farmland.

Frank Wade Torrey, age 95, of Edwardsville, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. Graveside Funeral Service was held at 11 am, Friday, April 7th, 2023, at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.

Frank was born on January 28, 1928, on his family’s farm in Mercer County, Missouri, and was one of four children born to L.C. and Lennah (McHargue) Torrey. Frank grew up in Mercer County and then Putnam County after his family

Frank married Paula M. Shandrew on October 8, 1955, and together they made their home in Kansas City, Kansas, where they raised their son. Both he and Paula were Charter Members of Wyandotte United Methodist Church and Frank was an active leader in the Wyandotte 4-H Hornets and the Wyandotte Extension Board.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, two siblings: Wava Sexton, and Kenneth Torrey, and an infant daughter Rhonda Torrey.

Survivors include his

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Miller Farm & Business

Deadlines are rapidly approaching as we head into the final three weeks of the 2023 Missouri legislative session. The first is the deadline to pass the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget (House Bills 1-20), which is May 5. The second deadline is May 12 at 6 P.M., the last day of session. The General Assembly, in my opinion, still has a lot of work to that needs to be accomplished and I would like focus on House Bill 992.

This measure, and the version I filed, Senate Bill 568, were filed to address a new set of transmission projects that Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) recently approved across northern Missouri. In total, the lines are around 250 miles. MISO intends to

competitively bid them, meaning they may ultimately be awarded to an existing utility in Missouri, or they may be assigned to an outof-state company, which may be more likely to happen. The legislation I’m proposing would put the Missouri Public Service Commission, not MISO, in control of where and how the line is built, would prevent out of state companies from having eminent domain authority and would require Missouri utility companies to collaborate to find the best route possible, minimizing the impact on new property owners and farmers by co-locating lines wherever possible. Co-locating would essentially mean, subject to a few exceptions, that new transmission proj-

To date, only one company that has bid on this new transmission project has sought to co-locate the line. All other bidders would be adding 250 miles of greenfield transmission. Because of co-location, there is a conflict between wanting utilities to build brownfield or co-located lines and MISO making bidders identify low-cost solutions. This bill would resolve that conflict in a way that creates value for Missouri landowners, companies and customers.

This proposal, however, has not been without opposition. The

Veterans ...

competitors argue that the utilities are trying to block competition, but my argument is that competition isn’t working to create value for Missourians. My hope is that this proposal becomes law and if new transmission lines must come through Missouri they are done with high standards, in a responsible manner, and with the least impact to Missouri farmland as possible through co-location.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is 573-7511415, my email is rusty. black@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 331, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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A Veteran Service Officer is available on call all month by calling: 660

359 2078. We are looking for people who would like to be VA Shuttle Drivers. We currently are in desperate need for a shuttle driver. For more information please call 660-3592078.

Midgets Take Tournament Honors

Jones and Walter each posted an RBI.

Green City tallied seven hits and left six runners stranded.. Hatcher and O’Haver each managed multiple hits for Green City.

In their second game of the day, the Midgets faced off with the Tigers of Scotland County. The Midgets shut the Tigers out 6-0 to capture the tournament title.

Both PC Squads Place Well at Tiger Invitational

The Midgets pose with Coach Blane Robinson following the win over Green City, which marked Robinson’s 100th victory as a coach. The team presented him with a sign commemorating the milestone. Source: PC R-I Facebook

On Saturday, April 15, the Midgets captured first place in their tournament, defeating Green City, 13-3 and Scotland County 6-0. In addition to racking up the tournament title, Coach Blane Robinson marked his 100th win as a coach. The team presented him with a sign commemorating the milestone.

The Midgets opened play against the Green City Gophers.

The Midgets got on the board in the first inning scoring one run when Vincent Jones singled.

Mason Morris led the Midget hitting, tallying four hits. Morris singled in the first, doubled in the second, singled in the third, and doubled in the sixth.

Green City scored three runs in the top of the third inning, but Putnam County answered

that with seven of their own in the bottom of the inning to bring the score to 12-3 in favor of the Midgets. The rally was led by singles by Morris, Riley Ayers, and Reise Brundage and walks by Brock Munden and Brayden Walter.

The big inning for Green City came thanks to a single by Grant O’Haver, by Brody Lunsford, and a double by K Johnson. Jones earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for Putnam County Midgets Varsity.

The hurler lasted three innings, allowing five hits and three runs while striking out two and walking one. Michael Christian threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Tipton was on the mound for Green City.

The hurler lasted two innings, allowing nine hits

and nine runs while striking out two. Ty Hall and K Hatcher entered the game as relief, throwing two innings and one inning respectively.

The Midgets tallied 13 hits in the game. Morris, Brayden McReynolds, Ayers, and Munden each racked up a pair of hits apiece. Other hits came from Kooper Hornaday, Jones, and Reise Brundage. The Midgets left 10 runners stranded.

In addition to leading the team with four hits, Morris led the team in stolen based with four. The Midgets were aggressive on base totalling eight stolen bases. McReynolds stole a pair and Munden and Brundage each nabbed one apiece.

Morris and Munden led the team in RBIs with three each. Brundage contributed a pair of RBIs and Hornaday,

The Midgets’ first run came in the first inning when Morris hit a solo homer. The Midgets added a pair in the second inning. After a scoreless third, Jones connected for a three-run homer to bring the score to 6-0, where it would remain for the next two and a half innings.

Jones led the team in RBIs with three. Morris, Hornaday and Brundage each posted an additional RBI.

The Midgets were again aggressive on the bases with Ayers, McReynolds and Morris each stealing two bases apiece.

Morris was on the mound for the Midgets and struck out five batters over four innings. Christian threw three innings of relief, striking out four. The Tigers were only able to connect for two hits off the Midget pitching.

The Midgets’ six runs came off of six hits and they left six stranded.

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On Friday, April 14, the PC track teams competed at the Kirksville Tiger Invitational meet. Midgets placing high in the rankings and/or earning team points are as follows. [Note: only the two highest placing athletes per school were awarded points in each competition.]. Both Midget squads placed second out of nine teams.

Women’s 100M Dash

Adeline Dickerson, first, 13.11; Traylen

Brundage, fourth, 13.68

Women’s 200M Dash

Adeline Dickerson, first, 27.34; Traylen

Brundage, third, 28.29

Women’s 400M Dash

Loralei Fisher, third, 1:04.74

Women’s 1600M Run Bailey Diveley, third, 6:33.62; Jimena Arbelo, fifth, 6:47.04

Women’s 100M Hurdles Samantha Blanchard, fifth, 19.25

Women’s 4x100M Relay

Putnam County (Karley Seaton, Traylen Brundage, Jesslyn Knowles, Adeline Dickerson), first, 52.58

Women’s 4x200M Relay

Putnam County (Karley Seaton, Jenna Knowles, Loralei Fisher, Adeline Dickerson), first, 1:51.94

Women’s 4x400M Relay

Putnam County (Jenna Knowles, Jesslyn Knowles, Allise Perkins, Loralei Fisher), second,

4:28.48

Women’s 4x800M Relay

Putnam County (Bailey Diveley, Jimena Arbelo, Elisabeth Chamorro Rubio, Haven Seaton), fifth, 12:47.44

Women’s High Jump

Allise Perkins, first, 4-11.5; Samantha Blanchard, seventh, 4-06.00

Women’s Pole Vault

Jenna Knowles, seventh, 6-00.00

Women’s Long Jump

Jenna Knowles, sixth, 14-00.50

Women’s Triple Jump Traylen Brundage, fifth, 30-07.75; Allise Perkins, sixth, 30-05.75

Women’s Shot Put Madison McMillen, ninth, 25-02.75

Women’s Discus

Caley Williams, sixth, 76-09

Women’s Javelin

Madison McMillen, fourth, 90-01

Men’s 100M Dash

Blaine Perkins, first, 11.39; Chase Tomlin, second, 11.45; Reise Brundage, seventh, 12.52

Men’s 200M Dash

Blaine Perkins, first, 23.09; Chase Tomlin, second, 23.21; Reise Brundage, fifth, 25.02

Men’s 400M Dash

Jude Watt, third, 57.13; Avery Campbell-Johnson, fourth, 59.88; Nico Lopez, eighth, 1:02.45

Men’s 800M Run

Avery Campbell-Johnson, second, 2:12.90; Jude Watt,

fourth, 2:21.09; Ethan Kaster, ninth, 2:41.66

Men’s 1600M Run

Boden Darling, eighth, 5:34.94

Men’s 3200M Run

Boden Darling, first, 12:44.70; Favian Jones, third, 6:41.5

Men’s 110M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, first, 17.93

Men’s 300M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, fourth, 46.49

Men’s 4x100M Relay

Putnam County (Nico Lopez, Chase Tomlin, Reise Brundage, Blaine Perkins), first, 44.81

Men’s 4x200M Relay

Putnam County (Nico Lopez, Owen Ream, Chase Tomlin, Blaine Perkins), first,1:34.95

Men’s 4x800M Relay

Putnam County (Christopher Hayden, Favian Jones, Corey Fisher, Boden Darling), third, 11:11.90

Men’s Triple Jump

Diego Lopez, third, 35-08.75

Men’s Shot Put

Bryce Naughton, sev-

enth, 36-06.25; Tristin Hendee, tenth, 34-06.25

Men’s Discus

Kollin Huse, sixth, 98-06; Mason Robinson, eighth, 96-09

Men’s Javelin

Joshua Myers, seventh, 113-02; Kollin

Huse, eighth, 104-10

The Women’s teams ranked as follows:

Kirksville, first, 153 pts.; Putnam County, second, 119 pts., Schuyler County, third, 118 pts.; Northeast (Cairo), fourth, 115 pts.; La Plata, fifth, 55 pts.; Novinger, sixth, 49 pts.; Canton, seventh, 29 pts.; Brashear, eight, 14 pts.; Bevier, ninth, 4 pts.

The Men’s teams ranked as follows:

Kirksville, first, 213 pts.; Putnam County, second, 138 pts.; Northeast (Cairo), third, 93 pts.; Schuyler County, fourth, 64 pts.; La Plata, fifth, 46 pts.; Bevier, fifth, 46 pts.; Brashear, seventh, 43 pts.; Novinger, eighth, 18 pts.; Canton, ninth, 14 pts.

High School and Junior High Track Teams Compete in Jim King Relays

Dickerson), first, 1:54.18

4x400M Relay

Putnam County (Jenna Knowles, Allise Perkins, Elisabeth Chamorro Rubio, Loralei Fisher), second, 4:40.21

4x800M Relay

Putnam County (Bailey Diveley, Elisabeth Chamorro Rubio, Regann Calley, Jimena Arbelo), fourth, 12:47.59

High Jump

Allise Perkins, second, 1.50m; Samantha Blanchard, fourth, 1.40m

Pole Vault

Jenna Knowles, first, 1.98m

Triple Jump

Traylen Brundage, third, 9.45m; Allise Perkins, fourth, 9.45m

High School Men’s Division

100M Dash

Blaine Perkins, first, 11.84; Chase Tomlin, second, 11.99

200M Dash

Blaine Perkins, second, 23.61; Chase Tomlin, third, 23.76

400M Dash

Owen Ream, third, 44.32

The annual Jim King Relays in Princeton were held on Monday, April 17. The meet featured both high school and middle school track teams. In addition to host Princeton and Putnam County, other schools represented were South Harrison, Cainsville, Pattonsburg, Newtown-Harris, Milan, Laredo, Trenton, Mercer, North Harrison, Gilman City and Ridgeway. No final team scores and rankings were posted on MO MileSplit for the meet.

Putnam County athletes placing in the top six and scoring points are as follows:

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High School Women’s Division 100M Dash

Traylen Brundage, third, 14.23

200M Dash

Adeline Dickerson, second, 27.82

800M Run

Loralei Fisher, second, 2:41.32

1600M Run

Bailey Diveley, third, 6:29.80

3200M Run

Jimena Arbelo, second, 14:38.31

300M Hurdles

Quinn Webb, sixth, 59.26

4x100M Relay

Putnam County (Albany Wood, Karley Seaton, Traylen Brundage, Adeline Dickerson), second, 54.05

4x200M Relay

Putnam County (Karley

Seaton, Jenna Knowles, Loralei Fisher, Adeline

800M Run

Avery Campbell-Johnson, second, 2:10.54;

Jude Watt, fourth,

2:15.00

1600M Run

Boden Darlin, fifth, 5:54.74; Ethan Kaster, sixth, 6:00.53

3200M Run

Boden Darling, third, 12:34.27; Favian Jones, fourth, 12:34.46

110M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, second, 18.11

300M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, second, 46.35

4x100M Relay

Putnam County (Nico Lopez, Chase Tomlin, Reise Brundage, Blaine Perkins), first, 45.30

4x200M Relay

Putnam County (Nico Lopez, Reise Brundage, Jude Watt, Chase Tomlin), first, 1:36.23

4x400M Relay

Putnam County (Nico Lopez, Owen Ream, Avery Campbell-Johnson, Jude Watt), first, 3:51.89

4x800M Relay

Putnam County (Ethan Kaster, Angstrom Watt, Christopher Hayden, Nick Roberts), fourth, 10:42.18

Kollin Huse placed third at the Jim King Relays in Princeton.

Josh Myers prepares to launch the javelin in warm ups at the Jim King Relays.

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Putnam County R-I FFA Chapter in Action Adopt A Star Project

PC Track Competes at Truman State Bulldog Classic

In December, Putnam County R-I FFA Officers and Assistant Officers purchased and presented four Putnam County Care Center residents with Christmas presents. Photo credit: Cassie Cowles, FFA Advisor

Going with this year’s festive feelings, the Putnam County FFA decided to do something a little new to the chapter. At Christmas time this year, the officer team decided that the chapter would adopt four senior stars from our local care center (two men and two women) and help make sure they feel all the joy and festiveness of this

season. On December 15, the officers and their assistant officers all took a trip to Centerville to go and pick out presents for each of their amazing stars. After shopping they came back to the school to wrap each gift and bond as a team. Once they finished wrapping, they took a quick trip up the street so they could present the care center

2023 CDE’s

Career Development Events are a staple part of FFA as it allows members to join teams and participate in contests that could help lead them to their future career. This year, we had six CDE teams; Horses, Livestock, Dairy Cattle, Agronomy, Entomology, Dairy Foods.

On March 29th, the Livestock, Dairy Cattle, and Horse Teams all competed at the District level in hopes of advancing to State. Livestock was ranked 21st, Dairy

Cattle 13th, and Horses were 11th and Alternates to State.

On April 3, Dairy Foods, Entomology, and Agronomy also competed at Districts. Entomology was 23rd, Agronomy 21st, and Dairy Foods was 15th

A couple of special congratulations are needed: Bailey Foster was 10th overall individual of out 73 in Dairy Cows, Emma Whitlock was 15th overall individual out of 92 in Horses, and Hoyt Halley was 3rd

with their stars’ Christmas Gifts. Doing the little things like this means a lot to the chapter. For the Putnam County FFA Chapter, giving truly is the reason for the season.

Respectfully submitted, Emma Whitlock Putnam Co. FFA Reporter

On Tuesday, April 18, the Midget track squads were in Kirksville to compete in the Truman State Bulldog HS Classic. Schools represented were Schuyler County, Kirksville, Macon, Putnam County, Atlanta, La Plata, Knox County, Novinger, Scotland County, Bevier, Brashear and Green City. Putnam County placed fourth in the Women’s Division (84 pts.) and second in the Men’s Division (117 pts). Schuyler County took first in the Women’s Division (138 pts.) and Kirksville topped the Men’s Division (199 pts.)

Putnam County athletes finishing in the top eight and/or scoring team points are as follows:

Women’s Division

100M Dash

Adeline Dickerson, first, 13.51; Traylen Brundage, fourth, 13.99

200M Dash

Adeline Dickerson, first, 27.61; Traylen Brundage, seventh, 29.30

400M Dash

Allise Perkins, fifth, 1:09.18

1600M Run

Bailey Diveley, third, 6:24.02

3200M Run

Diveley, Regann Calley, Elisabeth Chamorro Rubio, Jimena Arbelo), third, 12:44.52

High Jump

Allise Perkins, fourth, 4-07.75

Pole Vault

Jenna Knowles, fifth, 6-10.75

Triple Jump

Traylen Brundage, fifth, 30-10.25

Discus Caley Williams, eighth, 77-10

Javelin

Madison McMillen, fourth, 90-08

Men’s Division

100M Dash

Blaine Perkins, first, 11.55; Chase Tomlin, second, 11.69

200M Dash

Blaine Perkins, first, 23.43; Chase Tomlin, second, 23.53

800M Run

Jude Watt, fourth, 2:16.01

3200M Run

Favian Jones, fourth, 13:25.09

110M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, fourth, 19.96

300M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, fourth, 48.52

4x100M Relay

Avery Campbell-Johnson, Jude Watt), third, 1:42.53

4x800M Relay

Putnam County (Nick Roberts, Christopher Hayden, Favian Jones, Ethan Kaster), fourth, 10:34.01

Triple Jump

Diego Lopez, second, 33-08.50

Discus

Mason Robinson, eighth, 96-03

Javelin

Joshua Myers, third, 121-03; Jude Watt, seventh, 108-08; Kollin Huse, eighth, 106-05

With 19 events scored, the final results were as follows:

Womens’ Division – first, Schuyler Co. (138); second Kirksville (126); third, Macon (114); fourth, Putnam (84); fifth, Atlanta (51); sixth, La Plata (47); seventh, Knox County and Novinger (41); ninth, Scotland Co. (26); tenth, Bevier (11) and eleventh, Brashear and Green City (10)

overall In Dairy Foods out of 192! Great job to all the kids who worked hard on their contest teams this year! Your work ethic is definitely seen through your achievements. We can’t wait to see who all goes out for the contest next year!

Respectfully submitted, Emma Whitlock Putnam Co. FFA Reporter

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Bailey Diveley, second, 14:17.94

4x100M Relay

Putnam County (Karley Seaton, Traylen Brundage, Jesslyn Knowles, Adeline Dickerson), second, 52.91

4x200M Relay

Putnam County (Karley Seaton, Jenna Knowles, Loralei Fisher, Adeline Dickerson), third, 1:54.47

4x800M Relay

Putnam County (Bailey

Putnam County (Nico Lopez, Chase Tomlin, Diego Lopez, Blaine Perkins), first, 45.10

4x200M Relay

Putnam County (Diego Lopez, Lucas Hendee,

Men’s Division – first, Kirksville (199); second, Putnam Co. (117); third, Green City (101); fourth, Macon (91); fifth (Bevier); sixth, Schuyler Co. (47); seventh, Brashear (40); eighth, Knox Co. (24); ninth, Scotland Co. (16); tenth, Novinger (7) and eleventh, La Plata (4).

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The Fight Isn’t Over

Dear Friend,

This week I led the House of Representatives in an effort to overturn President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 27. That’s my bill, which would rescind his deeply flawed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.

Republicans and Democrats came together against the President’s burdensome WOTUS rule. This isn’t a partisan issue. We all want to protect clean water, and the best way to do that is to focus on enforcing the Clean Water Act as it was originally intended.

Congress passed the Clean Water Act to keep factories from dumping toxic chemicals into our waterways. It was never meant to be weaponized to stop farmers from plowing fields, ranchers from building ponds, or families from building homes. But that’s exactly what has happened.

And the President’s new WOTUS rule takes this overreach even further. It empowers the EPA to regulate virtually every inch of American farmland and real estate.

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Not only does that cause headaches for farmers and families, but it also prevents agencies from focusing on where the real problems are.

This isn’t a Republican or Democratic issue. It’s a problem for farmers, families, and homeowners everywhere—regardless of where your politics lie. While a bipartisan coalition stood against the President’s rule, ultimately, we came up a few votes short of overturning his veto.

That said, this fight isn’t over. The President’s new WOTUS rule has already been halted by the courts in 26 states—including Missouri. In addition, the Supreme Court is set to rule soon on a case out of Idaho—Sackett v. EPA—which could finally ditch this overreach once and for all.

We came up a bit short this week, but I’m going to keep working to rein in federal overreach so America’s farmers and ranchers can get back to doing what we do best— feed the world.

Sincerely,

Sam Graves

Library Funding

Some of the libraries in the state joined a national group to sue the state of Missouri. The grievance is a result of the state restricting access of minors to certain materials in school libraries. In recent years some school libraries in our state have made available to children publications that have contained graphic material that should been for adults only. Some of these publications are promoting alternate lifestyles that should not promoted to our children at an early stage of life.

The claims of book banning has been the very loud mantra of those that filed the lawsuit. But we all understand there are many types of information that should not be available to children. There are many publications, such as adult publications, that have been banned from school libraries for years. Would it be appropriate to allow children access to such publications? The information that some school libraries are allowing children to have access, in my opinion, are very much adult in nature and should be treated as such.

Some have suggested that some of the funding to libraries should

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be reduced because of their misguided efforts to indoctrinate children. That is a difficult choice to make since most libraries have not allowed children access to inappropriate material.

It appears rules can be established that allows the funding of libraries. Those same rules will force libraries that allow children access to inappropriate materials to forfeit some of their funding. I believe this approach is more logical and would not punish libraries that are not exposing children to adult material.

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

Blaine Perkins, second, 6.05m; Nico Lopez, sixth, 5.19m

Triple Jump

Diego Lopez, sixth, 10.45m

Shot Put

Tristin Hendee, third, 11.10m; Mason Robinson, fourth, 10.92m

Discus

Mason Robinson, third, 35.19m

Javelin Kollin Huse, third, 39.30m; Joshua Myers, fifth, 35.76m

Junior High Women’s Division

100M Dash

Hannah Jones, sixth, 15.27

200M Dash

Tayven Cottey, sixth, 32.18

1600M Run

Hannah Jones, third, 7:01.95; Rory Gilworth, sixth, 7:11.98

4x100M Relay

Putnam County (Charli Ingersoll, Riley Burkhiser, Bela Lopez, Haley Wood), fourth, 1:03.52

4x200M Relay

Putnam County (Bela Lopez, Tayven Cottey, Mira Vice, Ava Perkins), fifth, 2:12.73

4x400M Relay

Putnam County (Haley Wood, Reagan Smith, Lea Simmons, Rory Gilworth), sixth, 5:31.48

High Jump

Ava Perkins, Riley Burkhiser, fourth, 1.20m

Ava Perkins, second, 8.20m; Haley Wood, third, 8.10m

Junior High Men’s Division

100M Dash

Corbin Campbell-Johnson, third, 12.99

200M Dash

Matthew Blanchard, fifth, 28.13

400M Dash

Mathew Blanchard, third, 1:03.74

100M Hurdles

Corey Chapman, third, 19.08

4x100M Relay

Putnam County (Aden Ledbetter, Henry Lasley, Kolt Mathews, Christian Glaspie), fourth, 55.70

4x200M Relay

Putnam County (Mathew Blanchard, Corey Chapman, Corbin Campbell-Johnson, Jacob Jones), second, 1:48.05

4x400M Relay

Putnam County (Aden Salisbury, Rayden Chapmen, Tagg Turner, Cameron Cullom), fifth, 5:00.37

High Jump

Jacob Jones, second, 1.55m

Pole Vault

Brayten Spring, third, 2.13m

Triple Jump

Jacob Jones, fourth, 9.75 Shot Put

Jacob Jones, second, 10.41m; Matthew McMillen, third, 10.34m

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MARKET ON THE SQUARE BEGINS

SATURDAY, MAY 6

It seems to me that this year has gone fast so far. In spite of that, the “Market on the Square” on the west side of the Unionville square opens for business Saturday, May 6, beginning at 7 am

The market in Unionville is one of the longest continuous market in north Missouri, having been around for over 40 years. The cost to sell at the market is $20 for the year and can be paid at the University of Missouri Extension Office or at the market. Tom Keedy and myself plan to be around on Saturday to assist. Some of the items that could be available are plants, lettuce, baked goods and many other speciality items grown in Missouri.

Other markets around the area begin at various dates so contact your extension office or chamber of commerce to see when yours starts. Of course, the market would not happen with our partners such as buyers, the Putnam County Commissioners and the city of Unionville.

FINAL CENTURY

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May 1 is the dead-

line 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.

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DEADLINE

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.

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THOUGHT: “I thought growing old would take longer!”

(Jefferson City, Mo., April 20, 2023) — As April marks Community College Month, the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) is reminded of these institutions’ crucial role in providing affordable and accessible higher education opportunities to students across the state.

Missouri is experiencing record-low unemployment, and a recent study shows that more trained workers are needed to maintain economic growth in the state. According to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, 60% of employers reported a need for more skilled workers as a barrier to growth.

Community colleges offer a wide range of programs, from career and technical education to transfer pathways to four-year universities, allowing students to pursue their academic and career goals in a supportive and inclusive environment. With flexible schedules, smaller class sizes and dedicated faculty and staff, community colleges provide a personalized approach to education that helps students succeed.

“Missouri’s community colleges hold the key to bridging the state’s skilled worker shortage, whether it’s a fresh high school graduate seeking to kickstart their engineering degree or a seasoned employee in need of short-term training on cutting-edge manufacturing equipment,” said MCCA President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Millner. “As we celebrate Community

College Month, we encourage you to seize the countless opportunities available at your nearest community college.”

Not only do community colleges offer high-quality education at an affordable cost, but they also provide opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills that are in high demand in today’s workforce. One year at a community college is a fraction of the cost of one year at Missouri’s public and private four-year schools.

Private four-year: $21,500

Public four-year: $9,500

Community college: $4,258

*Public college data from Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Private college data from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.

Not only are community colleges the lowcost alternative but they can be zero-cost for those who apply for financial aid. Many students who enroll at a Missouri community college can have access to scholarship opportunities, including:

The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant: This new state scholarship pays tuition and fees for students 25 and older who want to pursue high-demand oc-

cupations. Programs like nursing, welding and teaching are just a few of the dozens of fields of study that are Fast Track eligible. Fast Track will pay for short-term workforce training courses.

Pell Grants: These federal funds for the most under-resourced students will cover the tuition costs for most of the state’s community college programs. About 25% of Missouri’s community college students receive Pell Grants.

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are not saved. Please be in prayer for the ministry at our school – for the hearts of the students and for the teachers’ lives to be pleasing to God.

I would like to ask special prayer as well for my church, Iglesia Bautista de Fe (Faith Baptist Church). After seeing victories in the previous months, we received difficult news in March. God knows the details and is at work in lives. Pray that we give Christ the preeminence in our lives, keep serving in truth, and trust His sovereign care.

“Nanny”, as we grandchildren called her, went to heaven on March 19th. Nanny is my mom’s mom and was a faithful Christian. Although I was not at my grand-

A+: If a high schooler goes to class, earns good grades, and participates in community service, the A+ scholarship will pay for them to complete an associate degree. For more information on Missouri’s community colleges, visit https:// www.missouricolleges. org/. ma’s funeral, God gave an overwhelming peace knowing that I’ll see her again. Among other songs about heaven, the song It is not Death to Die was a comfort. “It is not death to fling aside this earthly dust, and rise with strong and noble wing, to live among the just.” Nanny was my last living grandparent. One of the greatest blessings of my life has been knowing and having a relationship with my grandparents. They are so special to me. I am overwhelmingly grateful for the legacy of faith that my grandparents and great-grandparents left and for the promise of heaven together. Faithful saints can encourage us all to keep pressing on for Christ!

When it comes to the end of life on this earth, what matters is if you know Jesus. From the tropical jungle to the city streets of Lima; from your U.S. neighborhood to my English classroom full of teenage Peruvians . . . the greatest need is to make Jesus known!

Only by His Grace, Amy Brundage

2023, The Unionville Republican

Helene Cronin, Live at The Bixler 108 Listening Room

purpose for me writing one more song that only a few people might ever hear.”

Since starting to record her own songs, she has released four albums, 2014’s Restless Heart, 2015’s Belong to the River, her critically acclaimed 2019 release, Old Ghosts & Lost Causes, and her newest album, Landmarks, released in February 2023.

And on April 28 she

will be in Unionville, Mo to share her experiences, stories and songs with the Bixler 108 audience.

Showtime 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 Helene Cronin to Unionville. For more information go to The Bixler 108 Facebook page or contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail.com.

Upcoming Veterans’ Events for May 2023

Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer

Monday, May 1st 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions.

You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have.

KC Vet Center is

scheduled from 12pm till everyone is seen.

Friday, May 5th 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have.

Veterans ... Cont. to pg. 5

Helene Cronin will be the featured performer at The Bixler 108 Listening Room on Friday, April 28. Submitted by Tom Keedy

Texas based singer/ songwriter Helene Cronin, who is coming to The Bixler 108 Listening Room on Friday, April 28, describes herself as a “story-singer” who is on a musical mission to bring to life stories and ideas that resonate with genuine emotion and impart lessons that her listeners can absorb within their own life experiences. It’s a direction and determination she’s pursued over the course of her career, and for that matter, most of her life. Helene’s music is born from experience and her own solid sense of self and it has flourished and been nourished ever since she borrowed her brother’s guitar and taught herself how to play.

Born on Long Island, her family moved to Texas when she was in junior high and she has been there ever since, except for a week or two each month when she is part of the Nashville music scene. Nashville may be the music capital, but Texas is home and she likes having her feet planted there.

For the past 19 years, she’s been an impactful presence in Nashville songwriting circles, composing music for both her own projects

and for the commercial country market. She hosts writers-in-theround sessions at Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe and performs in a variety of settings, all over the country, from coffeehouses and small venues to festivals.

“I used to put out music for the contemporary Christian market here in Texas,” she explains. “That was back before I really started pursuing Americana music and writing for the country music community, targeting major label artists. Eventually, I realized that I had written a number of personal songs and needed to put out my own music. In 2014, I finally went back into the recording studio. I really haven’t stopped since.”

For Helene, cultivating the connection with her audience is rooted in a deeply personal perspective. She recalls meeting a woman after a house concert, who told her through tears, “Listening to you and your songs makes me want to be a better person.”

That comment made an immediate impression.

“I can’t really think of a better reason to keep doing what I do,” she reflects. “And to keep believing there’s a higher