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Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

Spring And Summer Events

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)

DRM and JM, ) Petitioner ) vs. ) STEVEN THOMAS

Natural Father, ) Respondent )

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF MISSOURI

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.

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 . 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.

It is ordered that a copy hereof by published according to law in the UNIONVILLE REPUBLICAN, a newspaper of general circulation published in Putnam County, Missouri. To be published on the following dates: May 10; May 17; May 23; May 30. To be published on the following dates: May 10; May 17; May 23; May 30.

May 3,2023

/s/Mitzi Shipley, Deputy Clerk

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their annual renewal and their coverage will continue.

In addition to providing information through the new FSD Benefit Portal, the Family Support Division will send important information about annual renewals, including a yellow annual renewal form (if required) to participants by mail. If an annual renewal form is required, individuals will need to complete, sign and return it to FSD before the deadline in their letter. There are many ways to submit an annual renewal on time, including:

· Online through the FSD Benefit Portal

· By mail to the address provided

· In-person at a local resource center

· By phone (call 855373-4636 and select the MO HealthNet option)

North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission is seeking applications for full-time or part-time operator positions at the NCMRWC water plant. Full-time preferred. Licensed individuals will be given preference, but all applications will be considered. Applicants without a license will be required to obtain a “D” level Water Treatment license and a Distribution System 1 level Water Distribution license within 12 months of employment date. NCMRWC will assist in paying for classes.

Employees will eventually perform all aspects of the water treatment process and become familiar with all other operational systems including pumping stations and distribution system. Job duties will consist of, but not limited to, sampling, testing, record keeping, evaluating water quality issues, aid to other operators, standardization and calibration of lab equipment, cleaning, and general maintenance.

Applicants must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Employees will report directly to the operations manager. NCMRWC provides a full benefit package for full-time employees. Pay scale commensurate with qualifications. Parties interested in the position may call 660-265-3807 and ask for Lawrence Allen or may call 660-2654448 to obtain an application form. Resumes welcome.

NCMRWC is an equal opportunity employer.

To create an account with the FSD Benefit Portal, simply visit myDSS.mo.gov and select “Create Your Account.” For more information about how to create an account, Missourians can follow this step-by-step video tutorial.

FSD is federally required to check the eligibility of all MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) participants every year through an annual renewal. This process was suspended due to the federal public health emergency, but the federal government announced late last year that states would be required to resume verifying eligibility as of April 1, 2023. Detailed information about the annual renewal process in Missouri is available at myDSS.mo.gov/renew.

The mission of the Department of Social Services is to empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.

Now that our weather has turned, there are some events and things that have recently started or are coming up that I thought I would address today in this article.

The “Market on the Square” began on May the 6th to a busy opening and if you missed it, you missed a lot. There was asparagus, plants, baked goods, eggs and many other early spring items with more on the way every week. In addition to those, the market has crafts, clothing, soap, woodworking, collectibles and other handicrafts.

The market in Unionville runs every Saturday from now until the end of October from 7 to 11 am or when items are gone. There are farmer’s markets in other counties also. I hope you will support the market and the local growers that help our economy.

Another event coming up for 4-H and FFA members is the weighin on Sunday, June 11 from 2 to 4 pm. You must bring your animals in if you need them nose printed on that day. The swine, sheep and goats will all be done as they come in so no specific time for each species as was the case in the past. I will plan to remind you again in future articles. Since it is spring and summer that means fairs are coming up quicker than you think. The Sullivan County Fair in Milan is one of the first ones and is scheduled for June 29 to July 9. You can contact the extension office there (265-4541) for more information on specific show times, etc. The Northeast Missouri Fair (NEMO) fair in coming up in Kirksville on July 18 to the 22nd. Their website, NEMO FAIR in Kirksville, Mo, has much more information. Finally, the Lucerne Stock Show will run from August 2 to the 5th with the livestock shows on the 2nd to the 4th. More information on that will come later. I know several of you like to get things on your calendars or take time off to see your kids show so I will continue to keep you informed.

REMINDER

If you have a weed, disease or insect in your garden you need help with, contact Jennifer Schutter at schutterjl@ missouri.edu. Please send clear pictures of the issue or problem .as that helps her. If you have field problems, contact Valerie Tate at tatev@ umsystem.edu. You can call the office (9472705) too.