Jim Tipton

feeds from 1969-1977. Jim worked at Fowler Elevator in Newtown before he and Bob Robinson owned and operated Newtown Feed Supply from 1977-1985. Jim worked with the Missouri Department of Agriculture inspecting moisture meters and small scales until he retired in 2003.

Jim Tipton, 79, of rural Newtown, Missouri, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

James Earl Tipton was born in Kirksville, Missouri, on July 24, 1943, the son of Orland L. and Fay (Yardley) Tipton. He attended grade school at the rural Centergrove school near his home and graduated from Newtown-Harris High School in 1961. He married Sue Putnam at the Newtown Christian Church on October 14, 1961. To this union three children were born: James Douglas, Michael Scott, and Terri Sue. Jim and Sue bought a farm east of Newtown in 1961 and built a new house in 1965.

Jim worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation from 1963-1969. He then worked for Moorman

Jim continued to raise cattle during his working years until declining health caused him to sell out in 2016. He loved to help his children and others with cattle shows, often selling good home raised steers at below market value just to help a youngster. Jim liked to ride horses and mules, often riding on trail rides. He also had a fine team of Percheron horses that he dressed up and took to parades. Jim liked to attend the Rutledge flea market. He was a member of the Newtown Saddle Club and served on the Newtown Fair Board. He was also a member of the Newtown Lion’s Club before it disbanded and was a member of the Newtown Christian Church. Jim took a genuine interest in people and would help others in many ways.

Jim is survived by his wife Sue, and his three children; Doug (Kim) Tipton of Lee’s Summit,

Thank You

The Putnam County Partners in Prevention and Putnam County Health Department held the Daddy Daughter Spring Fling on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the 4-H Building in Unionville, MO. This event provides an opportunity for fathers and daughters to spend time together in a fun environment.

This year’s theme was the Carnival.

Thank you to the Lions Club and East End Repair for making donations to help support our fling.

Due to local donations and grant funding from Preferred Family Healthcare, we are able to offer this bonding event at no cost to our community members.

Most importantly, thank you to the men who were willing to spend the evening with that special little girl in their lives. The mission of the PCPP coalition is: to promote healthy lifestyles and strong families in our community through education, awareness, alternative activities, advocacy, and policy and environmental change. Keep watch for more details on our upcoming, annual Mother Son Adventure to be held in July.

Missouri; Scott (Keri) Tipton of Columbia, Missouri; and Terri Sue (Doug Rinehart) Arias of Bethany, Missouri. His grandchildren are Chase Dekrell, Alexis Fritz, Isabella Arias, Garrett Tipton, Kaylie Fischer, Brandon Coin, and Aden Tipton. Jim’s great grandchildren are Addison Tipton, Hadley Tipton, Cole Tipton, Bella McGrew-Staggs, Klay Fischer, Quinn Fischer, Ashlyn Coin, Tyrone Coin, and one on the way. He is also survived by a nephew, Eddie (Judi) Tipton, a niece, Debbie (Darwin) Alexander, and an “adopted” son Chris Houston.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold Tipton, as well as a brother who died in infancy.

Funeral services for Jim Tipton were at the Newtown Christian Church on Thursday, April 27, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Denny Daum and Danny Busick conducted the service. Melba Fordyce played the piano while Sandy Busick sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace.” Pall bearers were Chase Dekrell, Garrett Tipton, Brandon Coin, Aden Tipton, Clint Tipton, and Chris Houston. Interment was at the Newtown Cemetery.

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

Janet Sue Briggs

(Linda) Salisbury and Gloria (Tom) Klingner, her nieces and nephews; Melissa, Travis, Lisa, Dena, Scott, Karrie, Karla, Mike and Matt as well as many great-nieces and nephews and good friends. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Graveside services were held on Sunday,

April 30, 2023, at the Unionville Cemetery with Randy Kincanon officiating. Memorials can be given to the Unionville Cemetery or to Aspire of Pringhar and can be sent to Gloria Klingner of Unionville. Casasdy-Luscan Funeral Solutions are honored to care for and minister to the Briggs family at this time.

Second Bivalent mRNA Vaccine for Covid-19 Now Available

Janet Sue Briggs, age 72, of Pringhar, Iowa, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Aspire of Pringhar. Janet was born in Chariton, Iowa, on July 31, 1950, the fourth born of the four children of Basil and Mary Salisbury. She lived on a farm west of Unionville, Missouri, on Route U for 20 years after graduation from the Unionville High School with the class of 1968, she attended Indian Hills Community College and earned her associate degree in 1970. Janet was a member of the First Christian Church in Unionville at the time of her passing. She loved her animals and showing her prize-winning chickens and loved attending the Putnam County Fair visiting with her family and friends. She was united in marriage to Bob Briggs in December of 1987, he preceded her in death in December of 2019.

Janet is survived and will be greatly missed by her siblings; Gerald “Gary” Salisbury, Rand

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced updated recommendations that include a second bivalent dose for those 65 years old and older if at least 4 months have passed since their first bivalent dose. The CDC also recommends a second bivalent dose for immunocompromised persons if at least 2 months have passed since their first bivalent dose. The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, also known as the “updated” COVID-19 vaccine, targets two virus strains of the COVID-19 vaccine: omicron and the original SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The protection provided by COVID-19 vaccines decreases over time, especially in older adults and those with weakened immune systems. A second bivalent dose increases this protection, helping to prevent infection, severe disease, hospitalization and death.

A single dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 to 65 years old who is not immunocompromised. Less than 15% of Missourians have received a bivalent dose, putting them at increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease.

For children 6 months to 5 years old, one or more bivalent doses may be recommended, depending on age, vaccine,

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“Proud to be locally owned and operated” and which vaccine product was used for previous doses. Unvaccinated young children continue to require a series of multiple doses to establish initial protection against COVID-19. Consult with your child’s health care provider to make sure your child is up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.

For healthy individuals ages 6 to 65 years who have never received a COVID-19 immunization, getting vaccinated is now easier than ever. A single bivalent dose of mRNA vaccine is now all that is needed to be considered fully vaccinated for persons in this age group without immunocompromised status. Monovalent (original) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses are no longer recommended or dispensed in the United States. Alternative options to the mRNA vaccines remain, including the Novavax series, for which the CDC’s recommendations have not changed.

To find a COVID-19 vaccine near you, visit vaccines.gov. The Putnam County Health Department also has bivalent vaccine available for ages 12 years and older. We hold walk-in vaccine clinics every Thursday, from 8 AM to 10 AM. If you have any questions, please call the office at 660-947-2429.

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