05-10-2023 Unionville Republican

Van Kirk to Perform at The Bixler 108 Listening Room

Mayor Proclaims May 19-27 as “Poppy Days”

WHEREAS: America is the land of freedom and our freedom has been continuously preserved and protected by a countless number of citizen soldiers;

WHEREAS: Thousands of those who have answered the call to arms have died on battlefields around the world;

is also an incredibly nice, hard-working person, a great storyteller and really funny. Of this charming, quixotic, and decidedly eclectic performer, the Borderline Folk Club in New York wrote “it is what every singer-songwriter should aspire to.”

Van Kirk lives on the California/Oregon border, but is a native to Bixler 108 ...

Kray Van Kirk will perform at Bixler 108 on May 12. Photo submitted by Tom Keedy Singer-songwriter, Kray Van Kirk, with his rich baritone voice and 12-string fingerstyle guitar, will be at the Bixler 108 Listening Room on Friday, May 12, at 7:00 pm. His show is folk Americana with Celtic roots. His shows are a memorable experience. Not only is he a very talented songwriter and performer whose songs will stay with you long after the show is over, he

WHEREAS: It is important to remember as a nation the tremendous price of war, in human terms, and the debt we owe to those who have died in war;

WHEREAS: Red Poppies, made by disabled and hospitalized Veterans, have been designed as a symbol of the sacrifice of lives in all wars; and

City Council Approves Sales Tax Ordinance

Mayor Charley Bill Pittman called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council to order at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2023, with all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill] in attendance.

Josh Stewart, Benton & Associates, addressed the council via a conference call and updated them on the sewer project and informed them about a grant now available to inventory and replace lead water lines. Stewart fielded various questions from the council before signing off.

Following review of the consent agenda, Purdy motioned to ap-

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prove. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Staff reports were reviewed, and Mayor Pittman reported that he had spoken with Miller Company regarding paving project. He was informed the work will begin after July 4. This delay was discussed at length.

In Old Business, City Clerk Caley informed the council that the Airport Feasibility Agreement had been revised and the changes accepted. Purdy motioned to have the agreement signed. Lutz seconded

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WHEREAS: The American Legion Auxiliary has pledged to annually recognize and honor all of our Veterans through the distribution of memorial poppies;

WHEREAS: The funds generated by citizens’ donations will be used in support of programs for Veterans and their families.

THEREFORE, Charley Bill Pittman, Mayor of the City of Unionville, Missouri do designate May 19 through May 27 as “POPPY DAYS” and ask that all citizens pay tribute to the lives lost in war and honor all living Veterans by proudly wearing the memorial Poppy.

Dated: May 1, 2023 Thank you.

Mildred Rhoades, President Beverly Staggs, Secretary American Legion Auxiliary Wilbur C. Odom Unit #34

State Representative Danny Busick and wife Sandy met with the 6th District Ladies in Moberly, MO, with Randolph County hosting on Saturday April 22, 2023, along with Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, and Shane Schoeller candidate for Secretary of State. Pictured (L to R): Linda Valentine, Nancy Jones, Sandy Busick, Rep. Busick, Jayce Valentine Jones , Sharon Thompson Parks. Submitted by Nancy Jones

Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #34 witnessed Unionville Mayor Charley Bill Pittman sign the Poppy Days Proclamation. Pictured (L to R): Beverly Staggs, Margaret Quigley, Vicki Stewart, Jan Clark, Mayor Pittman, Mildred Rhoades, Lola Williams, Mindy Clark.

TheShepherd’sCall

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Spiritual Hospitals

During my sixty plus years of pastoral ministry, I visited numerous hospitals. If I was there early enough at one hospital, I was sometimes invited to have coffee with the doctors. Good camaraderie was obvious among them as they enjoyed coffee and each other. Despite this pleasant time, I noticed they began one by one to disappear and go to face heart attacks, kidney stones, and colonoscopies.

Medicine has made many advances in my lifetime, but few of those advances were made in the comfort of the coffee shop. Good doctors need and want to be with the sick, not the healthy. Jesus put it this way, “Those who are well do not need a doctor, but those who are ill do.”

(Matt. 9:12, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:31)

Churches could well learn from this pattern. Gatherings for fellowship and colleagueship are important; but the first task of the church is to minister to the spiritually ill. Make no mistake, those unchurched folk you know need the Great Physician.

Let me tell you a story about a church “healing.” In a metropolitan city, there was a large church commonly referred to as “that big, old, rich church downtown.”

In the same town there was a group of young hippies. They were not

a racial group, but they were of several ethnicities. They learned they could make a name for themselves by attending church services where they were not wanted.

On Easter Sunday right at worship time, the entire group arrived at the “big, old, rich church downtown.” The ushers explained since it was Easter, very few seats were available; but they would find places for them one by one.

“No,” their leader said brazenly. “We want to sit together down front.” They marched down the aisle and sat on the floor right before the pulpit. Of course, this caused a stir. Then Bro. Benjamin, the oldest and wisest church member, rose from the back and started down the aisle. Everyone sighed with relief. Bro. Ben would take care of those young whippersnappers. Bro. Ben shook hands with every guy and girl in the group; and then, with great difficulty, sat down on the floor with them. When the service was over, members of the group helped the old man up. He introduced himself and tried to learn their names. Then he said, “Please come back whenever you can.” A few of them did.

On that morning at that service, the “big, old, downtown, rich church” was a spiritual hospital in action. May their tribe increase.

Mother’s Day and Your Time

By Dr. Glenn Mollette

You may have lost your mother early in life or never really knew your mother. My two sons were only 17 and 20 when their mother passed at the ae of 49 from multiple sclerosis. Mother’s Day is a tough day for them and many others around the world. This day may be very difficult for you.

My mother has also passed on but I remember her as one of the hardest working persons I’ve ever known. On Sunday and often during the week she loved getting dressed up and going to church. One of the greatest enjoyments of her life was singing in a gospel quartet with my dad and another lovely couple.

Eula Hinkle Mollette was just the best mom ever. Yes, I’m prejudiced of course.

Mom helped me with my homework. She washed and ironed my clothes. She put breakfast on the table for me every morning. She had something for me to eat every day when I came home from school. She read to me when I was a child and took care of me when I was sick. During the summer we would carry water from our nearby creek to wash clothes. Typically, we caught rain water in large tubs to wash our clothes but summer months often brought dry weather. We had lunch together every day during the summer break. Usually, it was a homemade sandwich and sometimes a

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candy bar from Grandpa Hinkle’s grocery store.

I once wanted root beer and she said, “You won’t like it.” I debated that I would but I didn’t. I was stuck with the root beer.

She never hesitated to set me straight with a peach tree limb across my back side.

If she were alive today, I would try to make up for all the things I didn’t do or didn’t consider doing. I always had good intentions for all the things I might try to do for mom and dad but they slipped from this life before I had the opportunity.

Missed opportunities happen often to most of us. We have good intentions but often we don’t have the ability to act on those intentions. I’m envious of those who are able to do a lot for their moms and dads and wish that I could have done more.

However, so often what we can do are the simplest things that mean so much. Today, I don’t want my family to do anything for me but call me or visit me occasionally. A hug and some shared times are the most meaningful to me. Some good quality time is actually the best gift we can give to mom, dad or anyone.

Our time is fleeting for us all. To be generous with a visit, conversation and sharing of life is probably the most precious gift we can give.

Mother’s Day is coming. Set aside your best gift – your time.

Graduation

Congratulations to all the PC-R1 grads and to their families. Education is a combined effort between the student, the family, the community,

Kevin Collins and the school. When we see those young people walk across the stage to receive the reward of years of long hard work, it should fill us all with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

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Saturday PC hosted the Class 2, District 6 track meet. The day started out cloudy, followed by a downpour and then alternating clouds and sunshine. It felt as if I packed half my wardrobe with to the track.

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all the athletes qualifying for sectional track, which will take place next Saturday, May 13, at South Shelby. There were some blazing speeds recorded in the various races. Good job,

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the motion, which passed 4-0.

City Treasurer Homann presented receipts and ledger from Shape Shop for reimbursement through Economic Development funds. In discussion and review, some of the items listed for reimbursement were not on the list of items requested in the initial application and receipts were a stipulation for reimbursement.

In New Business, Caley presented an ordinance prepared by the City Attorney. Purdy motioned to have Bill 2313, 3% Sales Tax [marijuana] read twice by title. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 3-1, with Davis voting nay. Following Caley reading Bill 2313, 3% Sales Tax twice by title, Purdy motioned to approve. Lutz seconded the motion. Davis questioned the fact that the ordinance doesn’t say where the funds generated by the tax would go. The motion passed 4-0 via roll call vote.

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Water Department roof bids were reviewed.

Lutz suggested that the council accept a labor bid, but shop for the materials. Following discussion, Lutz motioned to accept Scott’s bid for labor. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Caley presented information regarding an 80/20 grant for EV Charging Stations. Following discussion, this was tabled for further investigation.

The final item of old business was the resolution regarding applying for grant funding related to replacing lead water lines. Davis motioned to approve. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

At 6:40 PM, Purdy motioned to enter closed session as per RSMo 610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees … following a 10-minute break. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

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The Ball is in Your Court, Mr. President

Dear Friend,

In July, the United States federal government will hit its debt ceiling. Now you might be asking yourself: what is the debt ceiling and why should I care?

Well, in addition to authorizing and appropriating what funds the government can spend, Congress also sets a limit on the maximum amount of money the government can borrow— called the debt ceiling or debt limit.

Last Congress, President Biden, Majority Leader Schumer, and Speaker Pelosi rushed to authorize and appropriate trillions of dollars in spending, but they never came up with a plan to pay for it—and they never increased the federal government’s borrowing limit to cover their reckless spending spree. Now that the bills are coming due, they’re begging for more borrowing authority and trying to place the blame on Republicans in

the House. Now, if you or I overspend, we might be able to talk a bank or credit card company into increasing our credit limit. But, if we hit it enough times, they aren’t going to raise it again without some reassurances they’re going to get paid back eventually. That’s exactly the situation our country is in right now.

Out-of-control spending is fueling inflation and driving prices through the roof. It’s making it harder and harder for everyday Americans to make ends meet—and there’s no end in sight.

So, rather than defaulting on the debts liberals racked up last Congress, House Republicans have stepped up to raise the debt limit to cover the bills that are coming due, but not without some serious conditions. This week we passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act which increases the debt limit, but also caps federal discretion-

ary spending at fiscal year 2022 levels, makes important permitting reforms, and cuts many of the Green New Deal tax credits rushed through last Congress. All told, it will save American taxpayers some $4.8 billion over the next decade, help put our country on a more sustainable financial path, and rein in the reckless spending that’s fueling inflation.

Some have decried these cuts as “draconian” or over-the-top. That’s a load of nonsense. It just requires federal agencies to make do with the same amount of funding they were getting back in December of last year—and it allows for a 1 percent

growth in discretionary spending per year.

This proposal is more than reasonable, and the other reforms that will reduce burdensome regulations and help make America energy independent again will help bridge the gap even further. House Republicans have stepped up to help cover the bills President Biden and liberals racked up last Congress. All we’re asking for in exchange is a legally binding commitment to stop the reckless spending and get our country back on track.

The ball is in your court now, Mr. President.

Sincerely,

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Thursday, May 11

Ronnie Brown, Ronee Keith, Carol Snider, Angie Steele, Alexandria Sells, Passion Wyant, Cindy Murphy, Riley Staley

Friday, May 12

Mitzie Knight, Brandy Shultz, Ched Hurley, Kristen (Roof) Liesen, Terry Smejkal, Dennise Lewis

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Monday, May 15

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He’s not your average crying-in-your-coffee singer-songwriter. “We are driven by myth and the seasons of the heart” he says. “Science comes later. We need new stories and new myths for a very complex 21st century so that everyone, absolutely everyone, can listen and look and see themselves on the Hero’s Quest,” he added.

Thus his songs: Thunderbird resurrects the Phoenix in an empty desert diner somewhere in the American Southwest

(yes, the Phoenix drives a Thunderbird), The Queen of Elfland plucks Thomas the Rhymer from the English-Scottish border in 1250 and drops him, along with the Queen, into a subway car, and The Midnight Commander has an insane old man leading the city of New York to take up arms (and underwear) against hatred. You can hear these songs and more if you go to his web site, krayvankirk. com. Better yet, come to the Bixler and meet Kray and listen in person.

Kray’s latest journey brings him to Unionville, Missouri on Friday May 12, for a 7 pm performance at the Bixler 108 Listening Room on the west side of the Unionville, MO, square. There is never an admission fee at the Bixler, but donations are encouraged and appreciated. Your generosity makes it possible to continue to bring musicians like Kray Van Kirk to Unionville.

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Mary Schnelle

devoted wife, and loving mother to three boys. She liked to sew, making clothes for herself and her nieces. Mary also liked to cook and help William with produce in the garden which he took to the Farmers Market in Unionville. Mary and William moved to his family farm in Sullivan County in 1990. She had taught Sunday School in her younger years.

Roger Wessel

Roger D. Wessel, 63, of Hartford, MO, died Friday, May 5th, 2023, in a farm-related accident.

Roger began working for Premium Standard Farms in the maintenance department and later became a supervisor in the environmental and land services area. Eventually he “quit” PSF at the age of 51. Sometimes people would say, “I didn’t know you had retired.” He was quick to correct them, “I didn’t retire, I just quit.”

Mary Schnelle, 91, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Twin Pines Care Center in Kirksville, Missouri, on May 1, 2023, after being a resident there for two years.

Mary Lois (Montgomery) Schnelle was born in Unionville, Missouri, on January 9, 1932, the daughter of Harry and Blanche (Bruce) Montgomery who preceded her in death. She was raised in Unionville and graduated from Unionville High School in 1951. She married William Schnelle in Dayton, Ohio, on August 4, 1951, while he was in the United States Air Force. William passed away on August 30, 2017.

Mary and William lived in several Iowa towns while William taught school and was a school administrator. They started married life in Perry, Iowa, and then moved to Waukee. They also lived in Indianola, Ames, Gilbert, and Liberty Center. Mary worked in the kitchen in the Ames school district. She was a homemaker,

Mary is survived by three sons, Roger (Jane) Schnelle of Gypsum, Colorado; Fred Schnelle of Unionville, Missouri; and Richard Schnelle of Avon, Colorado. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Montgomery.

Funeral services for Mary were at Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville on Saturday, May 6, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Kevin Collins conducted the service with recorded musical selections “The Rose” and “the Old Rugged Cross.” Pallbearers were Keith Swearingen, Donald Noland, David Mullins, Danny Noland, and Carroll Noland. Interment was at the Unionville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made payable to the Unionville Cemetery and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Roger was born July 6th, 1959, to Joe and Wilma (Lewis) Wessel at the Monroe Hospital in Unionville MO. Roger was the third of four children.

Roger spent all his life in the Putnam County area, graduating from Putnam County High School in 1977. After high school, he graduated as a diesel mechanic from Quincy Tech in Quincy, IL. He began his career as a mechanic first at Ryals Automotive and later at Rennells Automotive.

Roger’s hobbies included golf (regular and Wii), playing cards, volleyball, getting rid of trees, mechanic work, and running a backhoe for anyone needing it if you paid for his fuel. Most weekends he could be found playing cards with his family. Roger was an avid golfer during his “QUIT-Tirement,” golfing three times a week when the weather allowed.

Any time the family got together, you could be sure Roger was ready to play kickball, volleyball, baseball, or jump rope with his nieces and

nephews. Under that sober personality, you might be surprised to find a tender heart that allowed his nieces and nephews to wrap him around their fingers— which at times meant, his fingernails being painted, his eyebrows plucked, and kids on his lap while learning to drive a car or work a backhoe! He was very competitive and even though some thought he took cards a little too seriously, he simply wanted to teach everyone how to play to his level of perfection.

If a family member or neighbor was in need, you could count on Roger to come with his backhoe, his hammer, his shovel, his tools, his muscle and his knowledge to help. Roger’s smile and fun-loving personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Roger was a member of the Hartford Baptist Church, where he taught the youth Sunday school class for years.

Roger is survived by his sisters Beverly (Roger) Worley and Bren-

da (Bud) Rowland of Unionville and his brother Ronnie (Tonja) Wessel of New London, MO. He is also survived by ten nieces and nephews: Steven (Mandy) Rowland, WesLee (Mary) Rowland, Lindsey (Mike) Johnson, Brad (Delhi) Rowland, Kenneth (Samantha) Worley, Sara Worley (Alex Leffler), Aaron (Katie) Wessel, Kyle (Katie) Wessel, Kailey (Chris) Bastian, and Brett Wessel (Sara Ogle), as well as 23 great-nephews and great-nieces (with more on the way) who all loved to play with “Uncle Roger.”

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Wilma Wessel.

Funeral services were held at Playle & Collins Funeral Home in Unionville, MO, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. Visitation was Monday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment followed at the Shipley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Shipley Cemetery or the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.

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Eugene, Kay Ann, Kathy Mae, and Kraig Lee. Doris preceded him in death on November 17, 2014.

Guy Earl Spence, age 89, of Kahoka, Missouri, died at 2:10 a.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, after a brief illness. Guy was two days shy of celebrating his 90th birthday.

Guy, the only son of Carl Elvin and Mary Fay (Murphy) Spence, was born at his maternal grandparents’ home a wee little fella of three pounds on May 8, 1933. Much to the surprise of Dr. Martin, Guy survived and was placed in a shoebox that was set on the oven door to keep him warm. Guy was raised by his maternal grandparents Rafa Earl and Mary Ethel (Noel) Murphy.

He was united in marriage to Betty Jo Lorigan on December 22, 1957. They were the parents of Kevin Guy and Karma Jo. Betty preceded him in death on November 22, 1962. Guy then married Doris Annetta Dunning on October 3, 1964. To this union four children were born: Kris

Survivors include children, Kevin Spence and his fiancée Daniella Jones of Hamilton, Illinois; Karma Hillyer and her husband Brian of Kahoka; Kris Spence and his wife Karn Erlandson of Portage, Michigan; Kay Sprague and her husband Brad of Kahoka; and Kraig Spence and his wife Marie of O’Fallon, Missouri; sonin-law Mark Courtois of St. James, Missouri; eight grandchildren Tiffany Finch and her husband Trevor of LaHarpe, Illinois; Bailee Kiger and her husband Cory of Kahoka; Shannon Hillyer of St. Charles, Missouri; Addison Sprague and his fiancée Elizabeth Butler of Columbia, Missouri; Brynn Sprague of Kahoka; Seth Courtois and Alexis Courtois of St. James, Missouri; and Helen Spence of Portage, Michigan; seven great-grandchildren, Madilyn, Cayden, and Connor Finch of LaHarpe; Isaiah, Camden, and Knox Kiger of Kahoka; and Grayson Courtois of St. James; a sister, Darlene Ryals and her husband Roger of Unionville, Missouri; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

Guy was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, daughter Kathy Mae, and a sister,

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Delores Kopfer. Guy lived north of Unionville and attended Waite School through 8th grade. To get to Unionville High School, he would walk a mile to catch the bus. After graduating from high school in May of 1951, Guy farmed and later worked at Hy-Vee grocery in Unionville. When Guy decided to join the U.S. Navy, he first had to prove he had been born, because Dr. Martin had not recorded his birth. He, his parents, and maternal grandparents traveled to Jefferson City to verify his birth and get a birth certificate. Once in the Navy, he served on the U.S.S. Helena CA75, a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser, from February 14, 1952, to February 7, 1956 – two years were spent on the deck force as a seaman and two years as a 3rd class ship serviceman. Guy then moved to Kahoka, and on March 12, 1956, began working for General Telephone & Electronics Midwest (GTE) as a line crew switchman and installer/repairman. Guy retired from GTE Midwest on May 31, 1993, after 37 years of service. On October 28, 1993, after a few months of retirement, Guy went to work as a stockperson for Dadant & Sons, Inc. in Kahoka until his second retirement on May 1, 2015.

Guy was baptized a member of the Methodist faith in 1962 but attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church faithfully with his wife Doris. Guy was

a strong champion for education and served as a member, president, and vice president of the Clark County R-1 School Board from 1973 to 1982. He encouraged his children to get as much education as they desired, saying that once you’ve learned it, they can’t take it away from you. He was an Industrial Opportunities Board member from 1997 to 2021. Guy had the opportunity to be a part of the Great River Honor Flight with his son Kraig on April 6, 2017. For the past year, Guy resided at the Clark County Nursing Home where he was well-liked, enjoyed the activities, listened to KMEM on his radio, and connected with old friends along with making new ones. When interviewed for the CCNH resident spotlight, Guy’s advice to young people was, “If you’re working for somebody, do a good job.”

Guy was a man of few words and lived by example; believing in hard work, living within one’s means, and serving as a humble, kind soul. He had many sayings which often expressed his thoughts, including “You’re twenty-one and weigh one hundred.” or “You could tear up an anvil.” Guy could be ornery and usually had a twinkle in his eye when doing so. He lived a simple life and whenever asked what he wanted or needed, always answered “good health.”

Funeral services honoring Guy’s life were

conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home of Kahoka with Father Rob Fields presiding. Interment followed at the Kahoka City Cemetery where full military rites were accorded by the American Legion, Herman Blum Post #192 and The VFW Post #4342. Visitation was held on Mon-

day, May 8, 2023, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Guy are suggested to the Clark County Cancer Fund or to the Clark County Nursing Home of Kahoka. You are invited to share your memories of Guy and leave a condolence at www.wilsontriplett.com

Missouri’s Third District

Danny Busick, State Representative

Approved Voters Casting One Vote -- HJR66

Election integrity is always a topic of regular discussion in the state legislature. If HJR66 passes the legislature, it has two little components that will be put before the voters of Missouri. Component one, is a slight change, but could be significant. The Missouri constitution states that (all) Missouri residents that are U.S. Citizens can vote. The term (all) is not exclusionary, it does not state that if you are not a U.S. citizen and resident of Missouri that you cannot vote. So the Missouri citizens are asked to change the word (all) to (only). Thus if HJR 66 is passed by the people it will amend the constitution to say, only those who are U.S. citizens and Missouri residents can vote.

HJR66 also asks voters to reject rank choice voting. The idea of ranked choice voting is being suggested for the State of Missouri. If you are considering rank

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choice voting, please investigate this choice. Would it really be beneficial for the State. I think it goes completely against the idea of one citizen one vote. Many times in rank choice voting, the person with the most first choice votes does not win the election.

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

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PC Hosts Annual Marcus Hounsom Relays

On Friday, April 28, Putnam County hosted the annual Marcus Hounsom Relays. Putnam County athletes placing in the top eight and scoring team points are as follows:

Women’s Division

100M Dash

Traylen Brundage, first, 13.23

400M Dash

Loralei Fisher, third, 1:03.36

1600M Run

Jimena Arbelo, sixth, 6:30.34; Bailey Diveley, seventh, 6:33.59

3200M Run

Jimena Arbelo, fifth, 14:24.76; Bailey Diveley, sixth, 14:37.10

4x100M Relay

Putnam County, fourth, 55.31

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Putnam County, second,

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4x400M Relay

Putnam County, second, 4:34.50

4x800M Relay

High Jump

Allise Perkins, second, 1.55m; Loralei Fisher, third, 1.50m

Pole Vault

Jenna Knowles, third, 1.83m

Long Jump

Jenna Knowles, seventh, 4.24m

Triple Jump

Traylen Brundage, first, 9.31m; Allise Perkins, second, 9.23m

Men’s Division

100M Dash

Blaine Perkins, first, 11.17; Chase Tomlin, second, 11.40

200M Dash

Blaine Perkins, first, 22.52; Chase Tomlin, fourth, 22.99

400M Dash

Nico Lopez, fourth,

58.30

800M Run

Avery Campbell-Johnson, first, 2:11.42; Jude Watt, fourth, 2:15.91

1600M Run

Jude Watt, fifth, 5:18.50; Boden Darling, eighth, 5:37.67

3200M Run

Boden Darling, second, 12:14.00; Favian Jones, sixth, 13:10.82

110M Hurdles

Lucas Hendee, first, 17.77

300M Hurdles

Avery Campbell-Johnson, fifth, 47.58; Lucas Hendee, sixth, 47.84

4x100M Relay

Putnam County, first, 44.67

4x200M Relay

Putnam County, first, 1:33.47

4x400M Relay

Putnam County, third, 4:05.50

4x800M Relay

Putnam County, second, 9:20.54

Pole Vault

Jake Rouse, first, 3.81m

Long Jump

Nico Lopez, fifth, 5.29m

Triple Jump

Diego Lopez, third, 10.67m

Shot Put

Mason Robinson, fifth, 11.22m

Discus

Kollin Huse, eighth, 31.62m

Javelin

Joshua Myers, sixth, 36.02m; Jude Watt, seventh, 35.01m

Women’s Team Scores

1-Brookfield, 139.50; 2-Schuyler Co., 111;

3-Princeton, 108;

4-Putnam Co., 89.50; 5-Novinger, 53; 6-Trenton, 50; 7-Atlanta, 45; 8-Scotland Co., 43; 9-Seymour, 26; 10-Can-

ton, 21; 11- tie Mormon Trail, Knox Co. and Milan, 9; 14-Green City 8

Men’s Team Scores

1-Putnam Co., 150; 2-Milan, 105; 3-Princeton, 77; 4-Brookfield, 71; 5-Schuyler Co., 70;

6-Trenton, 67.50; 7-Seymour, 54.50; 8-Green City, 41; 9-Mormorn Trail, 29; 10-Knox Co., 24; 11-Scotland Co., 12; 12-Novinger, 3; 13-Canton, 1

Going the Distance

Traylen Brundage soars to first place in the Triple Jump at the Marcus Hounsom Relays with a jump of 9.31m.

Allise Perkins cleanly clears the high jump bar. Perkins placed second with a jump of 1.55m. Loralei Fisher placed third with a jump of 1.50m.

Favian Jones (above) and Jude Watt (below) run their legs of the races at the Marcus Hounsom Relays.

Midgets Defeat Green City, 6-5

base. Grant O’Haver and Thaydon Forest all collected multiple hits for Green City.

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Midgets Capture GRC Championship, 7-1

Four hits from Mason Morris paved the way to victory for the Midgets over Green City 6-5 on Friday, April 28. Morris singled in the first, singled in the third, doubled in the fourth, and doubled in the sixth.

Putnam County got things moving in the first inning, when Morris singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Vincent Jones got the win for the Midgets. Jones lasted six and twothirds innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out two. Brock Munden threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Munden recorded the last out to earn the save. Jaden O’Haver was on the pitcher’s mound for Green City. The pitcher

went four and a third innings, allowing four runs on ten hits and striking out seven. Ty Hall threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Putnam County collected 13 hits on the day and left nine runners stranded.. Morris led the team with four hits. Brayden McReynolds connected for three hits and Munden contributed a pair of hits. The team’s other hits came from Jones, Brayden Walter, Riley Ayers and Reise Brundage.

Morris led the team in RBIs with a pair. Kooper Hornaday, Jones and Walter each posted an RBI.

Green City totaled eight hits in the game and left six runners on

The Midgets won big over Albany 7-1 on Thursday, May 4, in the GRC Championship game.

Putnam County got their first run of the evening in the bottom of the first inning, when Vincent Jones connected for a single that brought Mason Morris home. The Midgets added an additional three runs in the bottom of the fourth while holding the Warriors scoreless.

In the top of the fifth, Albany put their one and only run on the board.

Putnam County added an additional three runs in the sixth inning with Brayden Walter and Riley Ayers each earning RBIs

Morris was the starting pitcher for the Midgets. Morris allowed one hit and one run over five innings, striking out five. Owen Ream and Jones entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Ream recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Putnam County.

Kemper Cline started the game for Albany. The hurler surrendered four runs on seven hits over five innings, striking out four. Cody Peery threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

The Midgets racked up ten hits in the game and left 10 runners stranded as did the Albany Warriors. Ayers and Jones led the team with three hits each and two RBIs apiece. Walter posted a pair of hits and an RBI.

Kooper Hornaday recorded a hit and an RBI.

Brayden McReynolds posted a hit.

Ayers, McReynolds and Morris each garnered a stolen base.

Michael Bourland went 1-for-3 at the plate to lead Albany in hits.

Albany tore up the base paths, as four players stole at least two bases. Daulton Worrell led the way with two.

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Brayden Walter beats the throw back to first in the game with Green City.

Vincent Jones was the winning pitcher against Green City.

Brayden McReynolds fields the pick off throw and it’s a close play at second in the GRC championship game.

Mason Morris slides safely into second ahead of the Warrior throw in the GRC championship game against Albany.

PC Men’s 4x100

Relay

Team Breaks Record

On Tuesday, May 2, Putnam County competed in the Grand River Conference Track Meet held at Albany. The Lady Midgets (114.5 pts) placed second behind South Harrison (121 pts.0 in the conference and the Midgets won the GRC Conference title with a score of 122 over second place Worth County (74 pts).

Several Putnam County athletes earned first and second team all-conference honors. The Putnam County men’s’ 4 x 100 relay team of Nico Lopez, Chase Tomlin, Owen Ream and Blake Perkins placed first and finished with a time of :44.50 and broke the record held by South Harrison set in 2002.

The Lady Midget 4x100 team of Jesslyn Knowles, Adeline Dickerson, Loralei Fisher and Karley Seaton also placed first with a time of :53.82 and earned first team all-conference honors.

The Lady Midget

4x200 team of Jenna Knowles, Adeline Dickerson, Karley Seaton and Traylen Brundage placed first with a time of 1:45.89 and earned first team all-conference honors. The PC women’s 4x400 team of Jesslyn Knowles, Jenna Knowles, Allise Perkins and Loralei Fisher finished first with a time of 4:30.91, earning first team all-conference honors. Additionally, Fisher took first team all-conference honors in the high jump [4-11.00] and the 400M Dash [1:04.07]. Perkins also earned first team all-conference in the high jump [4-09.00]. She earned second team

Ethan Kaster, Nico Lopez and Avery Campbell-Johnson [4:.01.49].

Blaine Perkins in the 200M Dash [22.88].

Midgets First Seed in District Tournament

all-conference in the 400M Run [1:10.28] and Triple Jump [29-04.75].

Other Lady Midgets earning second team all-conference recognition were Dickerson in the 100M Dash [13.17]and the 200 Dash [27.19]. Traylen Brundage in the 100M Dash [13.32].

Bailey Diveley in the 1600M Run [6:22.89] and 3200M Run [14:18.45] and as part of the 4x800M relay team with Haven Seaton, Elisabeth Chamorro Rubio and Jimena Arbelo. Arbelo also earned second team all-conference in the 3200M Run [14:57.12].

In addition to the men’s 4x100 team earning first team all-conference honors other PC Midgets receiving first team all-conference recognition were as follows:

Blaine Perkins in the 100M Dash [:11,03]and High Jump [6-02.75].

Jake Rouse in the Pole Vault [13-05.50].

4x800m relay team of Jude Watt, Ethan Kaster, Owen Ream and Avery Campbell-Johnson [9:16.89]. Campbell-Johnson also earned first team all-conference in the 800M run [2:13.26].

Second team all-conference honors were received by the following:

Lucas Hendee in the 110M Hurdles [17.62] and 300M Hurdles [48.00].

Chase Tomlin in the 100M Dash [11.24].

The 4x200M Relay Team of Nico Lopez, Reise Brundage, Jude Watt and Chase Tomlin [1:37.07].

The 4x400M relay team of Lucas Hendee,

Owen Ream in the 400M Dash [55.94].

Boden Darling in the 3200M Run [11:59.53].

The Midgets received first seed in the class 2, district six tournament which will be held at the Schuyler County facilities in Queen City. Round one matching Schuyler County with Canton and Scotland County with Milan will be played on Friday, May 12. The Midgets will face off with the winner of the Schuyler/Canton match on Monday, May 15, at 5 PM. Digital tickets may be obtained via the MSHSAA website.

Sectional Track Meet at S. Shelby, May 13

Several PC athletes qualified to participate in the Class 2, Section 2 track meet that will be held at South Shelby on Saturday, May 13, in conjunction with the Class 1, Section 2. PC qualifiers and event times are as follows:

Jake Rouse, Pole

Midgets Fall to Tigers, 12-1

On Tuesday, May 2, the Midgets were on the road in Macon to face off with the Tigers. The Tigers took a three-run lead in the bottom of the first inning and piled on six more in the bottom of the second before the Midgets were able to get on the board with a run in the top of the third.

Macon padded their lead with an additional three runs in the bottom of the fourth to secure a 12-1 win in five and onehalf innings.

Mason Morris was on the hill for the Midgets, allowing no hits and six runs. Trace Halley threw three innings of relief.

Brayden McReynolds,

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Kooper Hornaday, Brock Munden, Brayden Walter and Riley Ayers each recorded a hit. Munden garnered the RBI. Ayers and McReynolds each posted a stolen base.

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Vault, 4 PM

Allise Perkins, High Jump, 11 AM

Adeline Dickerson, Traylen Brundage, 100M Dash, 12:20 PM

Chase Tomlin, Blaine Perkins, 100M Dash, 12:30 PM

Karley Seaton, Jenna Knowles, Loralei Fisher, Adeline Dickerson, 4x200m Relay, 12:40 PM

Owen Ream, Jude Watt, Chase Tomlin, Blaine Perkins, 4x200m

Relay, 12:50PM

Karley Seaton, Traylen Brundage, Jesslyn Knowles, Adeline Dickerson, 4x100m Relay, 1:40 PM

Nico Lopez, Chase Tomlin, Owen Ream, Blaine Perkins, 4x100M Relay, 2:10 PM

Adeline Dickerson, 200m dash, 3:10 PM

Blaine Perkins, Chase Tomlin, 200m dash, 3:20 PM

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Report of Intoxicated driver. Driver was located just into Sullivan County on Highway KK

Report of a Business alarm being activated. Business was check and everything was secure

04/02/2023

Report of a disturbance between two adults.

04/03/2023

Anna Ryals in to post bond on a warrant for failure to appear

Report of individual being stalked through the internet

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Report of a burglary on Rush Trail

Report of vehicle driving careless on North 18th Street

04/04/2023

Report of Livestock out on Highway 136 near Highway K

Report of residential alarm activated. Residence was checked and all was secure

Report of a child accidentally locked in a vehicle. Child was removed safely

04/05/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway F near 290th Road

Report of livestock

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Report of a vehicle blocking an alley. Owner was contacted and they were removing items from vehicle placing them in their residence

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Report of a vehicle being stolen on Highway KK. Vehicle was later located in Sullivan County

Report of a disturbance between an individual and a Utility Company

Individual in to update information for their 90 day sex offender registration

Report of a child custody issue involving visitation

Report of a juvenile being harassed by another juvenile

Report of a suspicious person at a residence.

Nothing was taken or disturbed

04/07/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway 149 and Orchid Trail

Report of an individual walking on street drinking alcohol. Area was checked and nothing was located

Michele Heise in office to post bond on a warrant for failure to ap-

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Report of livestock out on Highway F near 290thRoad

Report of a vehicle parked in an alley. Owner of the vehicle was contacted

Report of a juvenile refusing to comply with their parents. After speaking with the juvenile they agreed to comply with parents.

Darren Ruggles in to serve 48 hours of a court order jail sentence

04/08/2023

Report of two individuals entering an abandoned property in Powersville. Property was checked and was secure.

Report of a suspicious vehicle on 263rd Road. No one was located around the vehicle

Report of a non-injury accident on Highway 5 South

David L. Durbin in to serve 48 hours of a court order jail sentence

Report of a suspicious vehicle on Highway 129 South

Conducted a well being check on an individual

Report of stray dogs chasing other dogs

Report of a dog being left unattended and tied to a vehicle. Dog was checked and was fine 04/09/2023

Report of property being stolen from a vehicle 04/10/2023

Report of an elderly male causing a disturbance in a business

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Report of an Yellow ATV driving reckless in the Unionville Park

Report of a disturbance in Unionville Park. After speaking with witnesses and the victim no one wanted to pursue any charges.

04/11/2023

Report of two dead deer in the roadway on Highway 129 North

Report of an individual being harassed by another

Provided a bailiff for the Putnam County Circuit Court 04/12/2023

Transported Erica Lugo from the Adair County Jail to Putnam County for a warrant for failure to appear. She later posted bond

Report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 136 west. Area was checked and nothing was located

Report of a disturbance between a landlord and tenant

04/13/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway 136 near 8th Street

Conducted well being check on individual

Report of a suspicious person walking on Highway 5 South 04/14/2023

Individual came to the office to update information on their 90 day sex offender registration

Report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Highway 136 near Highway 129.

Report of a child being left unattended outside their residence. Child was checked and was fine and had an adult watching the child 04/15/2023

Report of damage to a residence on Flicker Lane

Report of a distur-

bance between two adults

04/16/2023

Conducted a well being check on an individual in Unionville

Conducted a well being check on an individual on Highway E

Report of a child being left unattended in a residence. Child was checked and had adult supervision

Report of a disturbance between two adults

Report of livestock out on Highway 136 west of Unionville 04/17/2023

Transporting an individual from Schuyler County/Putnam County Line to a residence in Unionville

Assisted with a stranded motorist on Highway 136 east of Unionville

Report of disturbance between two individuals

Report of livestock out on 295th Road

Provided bailiff for the Putnam County Circuit Court

04/18/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway U

Individual in office to update information on their 90 day sex offender registration

Report of a reckless driver on Highway U

Report of livestock out on Highway 5 North

Report of theft from a residence on Lincoln Street

Report of livestock out on Highway 149 North

Eric Rollins was arrested on a Putnam County warrant and was transported to the Daviess/Dekalb County Regional Jail

04/19/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway 136 near Highway K

Provided bailiff for the Putnam County Circuit Court

Matthew Shepherd taken into custody during court and later was transported to the Missouri Department of Corrections

Report of dogs running on property and causing a disturbance

04/20/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway E near 160th street

Report of a business alarm being activated. Business was checked and was secure

04/21/2023

Report of livestock out on Highway 136 east of Unionville

04/22/2023

Report of an individual being harassed at a business

Report of a disturbance around 22nd and Monroe Street

04/23/2023

Report of residential alarm being activated. Residence was checked and was secure

04/24/2023

Report of theft from a business

Report of two motorcycles driving reckless in Unionville

04/25/2023

Report of business alarm being activated. Business was checked and secure

Report of livestock out on Highway F near Fern Trail

Provided Bailiff for the Putnam County Circuit Court

04/26/2023

Report of livestock out oh Highway AA near 360th Road

Individual in to update information on their

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MISSOURI’S SUNSHINE LAW

Missouri has rules for governmental bodies called the Sunshine Law. It is not unique (all other states have it as far as I know) and tries to allow the people to know what their government is doing. I will expand a little on that here.

Missouri’s Sunshine Law is under chapter 610 of the Missouri’s revised statutes and is governed by the Missouri Attorney General’s office. It commits to open government except in cases where individuals or entities can be harmed by the public knowing what goes on. In order for a public body to go into closed session, the specific reason must be stated on the agenda and the number under which it can be closed. Each board must have a custodian or records and

a way for the public to access any open records.

It is your government and your right to know.

Tentative agendas must be posted at least 24 before the meeting, including what portion and section may be closed to the public. Public business is “all matters which relate in any way to the performance of the public governmental body’s functions or the conduct of its business”.

What governmental agencies fit under here?

Governmental entities such as the county, city, village or townships.

Second, all public educational institutions such as Universities, including any bodies created underneath said University (extension councils, 4-H councils, 4-H clubs, etc.). Third, bodies created under state statues which in-

clude fair boards, school boards, hospital, sewer, ambulance and library districts to name a few.

Fourth, any commission or board created by the governor. Fifth, any board that receives funds or grants from governmental agencies.

As you can see, that means there are many entities that must follow the Sunshine Law. I urge you to go to https://ago. mo.gov/missouri-law/ sunshine-law to learn more. Be involved and make sure your voice is heard at these meetings or to your representatives also.

REMINDERS

I know planting is

My Side ...

Midgets!

moving forward and that is great. As I look at the weather station data and write this, the ground is still below what beans, tomatoes and pumpkins need to germinate.

I know they are being planted but be aware of that. You can check it out yourself at http://agebb. missouri.edu/weather/realtime/unionville.asp.

The Putnam County Extension office now has swine DNA cards for the state fair. They cost $5 apiece and are due back to the office by May 12.

THOUGHT: “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart!”

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Beginning this month, the museum summer hours are Wednesday 9 to noon, Saturday 9 to noon or by appointment. This changed schedule gave me some extra time last week so I planted a couple of rows of garden and then checked for morels and found two pretty

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IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division:

MATTHEW KROHN

IN RE THE ADOPTION OF CBFS

Date of birth January 7, 2012

Case No. 23AJ-JU00009)

The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above and the name and address of the attorney for petitioners is Leslie J. Silvernail, 803 South Baltimore Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 .

dried up ones. The rain over the weekend and the predicted warm temperatures should help a few more to pop up. I was optimistic and left the clothes I sprayed with Off, draped over a chair on the covered patio just in case I wanted to hunt again. Despite the spraying I still found a couple of ticks on me when I got home. However, the spray has repelled the outside cats from using the clothes for a comfy place to nap and leave covered in cat hair. So it’s a win.

Have a great week!

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NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

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TO: STEVEN THOMAS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN.

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM COUNTY, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is pending guardianship-conservatorship and/or secure a Decree of Adoption for your child and to change her name.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after MAY 10, 2023, judgment by default will be entered against you.

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and seconded by Mary Blocker to accept the treasure’s report. Motion approved.

Kathryn Milner gave a report on how the Missouria Native American tribe was behind the state’s name of Missouri. Mary Blocker gave a presentation on the proper procedures of raising and lowering the flag. Linda Conner and Sharon Parks informed the group of the dedication to the Veterans by the placing of flags on the graves. In Sullivan County, the Elks club purchase the flags and volunteers place the flags on every grave for Memorial Day. In Putnam County the Women’s Auxiliary obtains and places the flags on the Veterans graves in Putnam County for Memorial Day.

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sex offender registration

Individual in to update information on their sex offender registration

Individual in to update information on their sex offender registration

Individual wanting to speak to officer about words exchanged between them and a neighbor

Report of livestock out on Highway AA near 360th Road.

04/27/2023

sentence then back to Putnam to handle his charges here.

04/28/2023

Individual in to update their sex offender registration

Report of a domestic between two individuals

Darren Ruggles in to serve 48 hours of a court order sentence

Report of a noise complaint near 8th and Warner Street

04/29/2023

DAR members visited the Every Bloomin’ Thing Greenhouse where Curtis Riley gave a presentation on the proper way to plant an outside planter. Pictured are (L to R): back row Kim Ewing, Sharon Parks, Linda Conner, Curtis Riley, and Kathryn Milner; front row is Janice Stark, Margaret Szucs and Mary Blocker. Submitted by Kathryn Milner

The DAR General John Sullivan Chapter regular meeting was called to order by Regent Margaret Szucs at 2:00 pm on April 28, 2023 at the Putnam County Library, Unionville, Missouri.

Members present were: Margaret Szucs, Janice Stark, Rhonda Webber, Mary Blocker, Sharon Parks, Linda Conner and Kathryn Milner. Kim Ewing was

a guest.

Regent Margaret Szucs welcomed everyone with the Chapters DAR Procedures of Opening Ritual. Mary Blocker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. Janice Stark led the American Creed, the National Anthem was sung and Sharon Parks led the Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Missouri.

The minutes of March

Sat.

Lucas Whitney,DVM~Brad Hines,DVM Courtney Lawler,DVM~KendraGansz,DVM Rob Gassman, DVM~Megan Durell,DVM

24, 2023 was read by Kathryn Milner. A Motion was made by Mary Blocker and seconded by Janice Stark to accept the minutes. Motion approved.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Rhonda Webber. A Motion was made by Kathryn Milner

Roll call was a garden tip on horticulture preservation. Therefore, a trip to Every Bloomin’ Thing Greenhouse behind Appleseeds with Curtis Riley giving a presentation on the proper way to plant a planter for outside use.

Next meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Putnam County Library, Unionville, Missouri.

Recording Secretary

Kathryn Milner Approved by:

Margaret Szucs, Regent

Conducted a well being check of an open 911 call on Ivy Trail. During the investigation Dwane Rouse was located in a vehicle. Rouse is known to us as having outstanding warrants from The Missouri Department of Corrections and warrants in Putnam County. Rouse fled from the vehicle and then jumped into the Chariton River and he was taken into custody. Rouse will be transported to the Missouri Department of Corrections to serve his

Report of suspicious vehicle on Ivy Trail

Report of a vehicle blocking a buildings entrance at the Park

Deborah Darnell was arrested on a Putnam County warrant in Adair County. Darnell has charges in Adair County and will be housed there 04/30/2023

Report of a noise complaint near 8th and Warner Street

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office had 7 inmates in custody