06-14-2023 Unionville Republican

MDC Hosts First Ever Fly Fishing Extravaganza July 22 at Unionville

Mt. Hermon Homecoming Held

New and novice fly fishing anglers are invited to learn the basics of fly fishing.

UNIONVILLE, Mo.

– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites new or novice fly fishing anglers to MDC’s first Fly Fishing Extravaganza. This free course will be held July 22 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Rest Inn Him Lodge and Retreat Center in Unionville.

This course will cover how to tie flies, equipment options, methods for safe catch and release, several types of casting, and more. MDC has partnered with several conservation fo-

cused groups, fly fishing outfitters, and vendors that will be present at this event to share their knowledge throughout the day.

Registration for this event is required and can be done at https://short. mdc.mo.gov/4dK. For those traveling long distances, lodging is available on-site. To book lodging, go to https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4dz.

Questions about this event can be sent to Rob Garver at rob.garver@ mdc.mo.gov.

Rest Inn Him Lodge and Retreat Center is located at 37796 165th Road in Unionville.

Post 34 Honors Williams

By Melissa Henderson

This little country church had its beginning in 1895 with meetings being held at the Wells School house. In 1901, the church was built and dedicated in 1906.

The name Mr. Hermon of the United Brethren in Christ was given by Bishop Weekly as he said, “the tall steeple pointing towards Heaven reminded him of the Mt. Hermon in the Bible.” If you don’t know the sig-

nificance of Mt. Hermon (sacred mountain) in the Bible, please google it.

In 1919, ground was given to provide a cemetery with Benjamin Franklin Hart being the first to be buried.

1946 was the year it united with the Evangelical Church and became the Evangelical United Brethren Church and in 1968, its last merger was with the Methodist Church and it became the Mt. Hermon Unit-

uled for the following year. So, on May 27, 2023, at 1:30 pm singing was once again heard at the little country church that means so much to so many. We had 108 people coming from Colorado, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Iowa and Missouri to worship, sing and share their memories.

Theresa Clinkenbeard Hammett and Melissa Clinkenbeard Henderson led the music for some of the favorite hymns, Robert Casady gave a message of our faith moving beyond this building and remembering the Saints who showed us the way to worship and live. Roger Casady led a brief discussion on the building and the board’s decision to begin deconstruction due to the deterioration of the roof and foundation. Plans are to reconstruct some type of pavilion or small chapel for people to use when visiting the cemetery.

ed Methodist Church. Sadly, the doors were closed in 2008 and the church has sat empty due to families growing and moving away to find more opportunities than our little community could provide.

In 2022, plans were being made to have a reunion/homecoming with the purpose of addressing the deterioration of the building. Plans were delayed due to Covid and the meeting was sched-

How blessed we are to have received a strong foundation from this church. Her foundation may be crumbling, her roof may be leaking but the faith foundation and the cover from the Holy Spirit given to us by this church will continue in our lives until we join those other Saints that are resting out back waiting for Jesus to take us home.

If you would like to view the service, it’s on Facebook under Mt. Hermon Homecoming and look for the video by Ronnie Welch of the church with voices lifted in song and the birds singing along.

MDC hosts first ever Fly Fishing Extravaganza July 22 at Rest Inn Him Lodge and Retreat Center. Photo credit: MDC

The Mt. Hermon congregation in the early 1900’s. Submitted by Melissa Henderson

Attendees of the Mt. Hermon Homecoming on May 27 posed before the church. Photo credit: Harold Dean Fowler, submitted by Melissa Henderson.

Unionville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34 member Brenda Williams is presented a certificate and plaque by Legionnaire Jerry Quigley in recognition of her work in supporting American Legion activities and Auxiliary programs on June 3, 2023, at the Unionville Wilbur C. Odam Post. Photo credit: R. L. Thomas

TheShepherd’sCall

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

The Tortoise and the Man

No doubt you know the story of the tortoise and the hare. Let me tell you a story of the tortoise and a man. My friend John suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and other maladies. Nevertheless, he still manages to get around with a cane. On an errand in his car recently he saw a turtle trying to cross a busy boulevard. “That turtle will get run over before he gets across this busy street,” he thought. So, he stopped his car and with much effort got out to help the turtle cross the road.

He is unable to bend over and pick it up, so he planned to prod it along with his foot. Meanwhile, he would have to make his way back to the side of the road to let cars pass. He realized if he fell, he couldn’t get back up; but he started out. While he was trying to help, the ungrateful reptile beat him across the street.

My friend John related the story to us himself, so I’m not poking fun at his difficulty. However, just as there is a moral in the fable about the tortoise and the hare, there is also a moral here---it is seldom possible to help

Marriages

someone else without putting yourself at risk.

When the widow of Zarephath fed the prophet Elijah, she used the last of her wheat and oil. It meant she and her son might starve. Thereafter, as you recall, there was always a little wheat in the barrel and a little oil in the cruse. (I Kings 17)

When Jonathan protected David from the anger of his father King Saul, he risked harm from his father and possibly his succession to the throne of Israel. His friendship with David contributed to Jonathan’s death in battle. (I Samuel 18)

When God’s Son Jesus came to earth, He left heaven with all its glory and became a poor person on earth. Jesus risked everything to help humanity. In fact, Jesus’ journey to earth cost Him great suffering and even His life. He risked it all to help us.

The Bible teaches us to help others in Jesus’ name. Then, faithful to its commitment to the whole truth, the Bible goes on to show us that helping others can be personally costly. Maybe that’s why we are sometimes reluctant to help.

Bryan Newman and Elise Capillo are pleased to announce their marriage on January 27, 2023, with 60 people in attendance in St. Louis, Missouri, with Mike Barnhart officiating and Gwynn Newman, Matron of Honor and Ryan Newman, Best Man.

Operator for 34 years at Amcor, Centerville, IA.

Weeks ago, Col. Kirk Gibson Warner dropped a book off in the office to be read, reviewed and then given to the PC Public Library. In the throes of school sports seasons, it unfortunately got buried under programs, notes and rosters on my desk and was only found last week when the pile of paper got sorted.

This weekend I read the book, A Hoot in Hell’s Island: The Heroic Story of World War II Dive Bomber Lt. Cmdr. Robert D. ‘Hoot” Gibson, by Col. Warner and his Uncle Robert D. Gibson. Warner has drawn from

Gibson’s memoirs and various historical sources to weave together an authentic account of the war in the Pacific that often makes the reader feel as if they are in the cockpit with Hoot as he takes aim on the enemy. The Hell’s Island referred to is Guadalcanal and Gibson was in the middle of that battle as well as several other major battles. In addition to an inside look at the Pacific Campaign, the books shares some Unionville history as well.

Thursday, June 15

Pork Cutlet, Parsley

Potatoes, Pickled Beets, Apricot Bars

Friday, June 16

BUFFET, Hot Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Fruit and Desserts

Monday, June 19

Fish Square, Brussels

Sprouts, Hush Puppies, Baked Beans, Fruit

Tuesday, June 20

Salisbury Steak, Corn

Casserole, California Vegetables, Fruit

Wednesday, June 21

SALAD BAR, Hot

Beef, Mashed Potatoes,

3-Bean Salad, Ambrosia Salad

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.

Bryan Newman is the son of Ronald and Melba (Adkins) Newman of Livonia, Missouri, a brother, Brent Newman, grandparents George and Gene Newman of Livonia, MO, Leslie and Fern Pickering of Chariton, MO, three children from a previous marriage, Elizabeth Newman, Heather Newman, Madeline Shahan, sonin-law Logan Shahan and three grandchildren Tucker, Kya and Tate. He is graduate of Missouri Auction School, is a rancher and cattleman and worked as a Press

Elise Capillo is the daughter of Joseph and Joan (Montigny) Capillo of Gloucester & Southbridge, Massachusetts, a sister and brother, Cynthia and Joseph Capillo, Jr., grandparents Armand and Ernestine Montigny of Southbridge, MA, and Carmen and Norma Capillo, of Gloucester, MA, and originally Messina, Italy. She is the graduate of Worcester State College with a BA in English, worked as an Account Executive for 20+ years including 12 years with Mood Media - Boston & Miami, and is the owner of Epic Marketing Solutions since 2011.

After a honeymoon trip to Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, the couple will continue to reside in Unionville, Missouri.

Wildlife

Kevin Collins

Another reason we live here: One morning this week I heard a turkey gobbling. Then I saw a pheasant hen with 6-8 little ones along the roadside. Driving on

the gravel road a doe leaped over one fence, crossed the road in front of me, and leaped over the over fence. Then a squirrel dash in front of me and all the while a bumble bee flitted in the back seat before flying out. Not to mention all the birds singing. Can’t see all that in one twohour span in lots of places.

Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home

709 S. 27th St., Unionville 660-947-2200

Thursday, June 15

Brenda Fowler, Aaron Carter, John Garr, Blake Tade, Marcia Pigg

Friday, June 16

Jill Blanchard, Devin Burkhiser, Chad Fowler, Frankie Grogan, Courtney Guffey, John Sin-

clair, Belva Stratton, Jeff Harlan, David Fowler, Tom Keedy

Saturday, June 17

David C. Fowler, Nathan Lowe, Leta Torrey, Danny Weston, Audrey

Anderson, Braxton Taff

Sunday, June 18

FATHERS DAY -Tim Montgomery, Bryan

Hamilton, Shelby Moss, Floyd Bunnell, Jr., Cindy

Robinson, Felecia Collins, Ashley Ingersoll

Monday, June 19

Seth Doman, Barbara Gower, A. J. Blankenship, Olive Tipton, Kris Simmons, Michelle Robbins, Jack L. McHenry, Sr.,

Tuesday, June 20 Terry Owings, Terry Bunnell, Jackie Heater, June Klinginsmith, Raya Morrow, Bryce Murphy

Wednesday, June 21

FIRST DAY OF SUMMER -- Richie Tipton, Tyler White, Samantha Dover, Katie Laws, Judi Tipton, Dechlan Trimble

“Local People Serving Local Families”

MDC Invites the Public to Beginner Fishing Events in Kirksville This June

event is required and can be done at https://short. mdc.mo.gov/4dy.

This event is free to the public, and participants over the age of 16 will need a valid fishing

license to participate. All fishing materials will be provided. Questions about this event can be sent to Nolan Partin at Nolan.partin@mdc. mo.gov.

S&T Students Visit One of the Most Biodiverse Places on Earth

and to engage the students in course-based undergraduate research.”

The following S&T students traveled to Ecuador:

* Alexandre Andes Gascon, a graduate student in graduate studies from Miami, Florida

* Alex Daniels, a graduate student in biological sciences from Troy, Missouri

sophomore in environmental sciences from St. Robert, Missouri

* Emily Robling, a senior in chemical engineering from Nixa, Missouri

* Samantha Smith, a junior in biological sciences from St. Charles, Missouri

KIRKSVILLE, Mo.

-- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to several beginner fishing events in Kirksville during the month of June. Participants of these events will learn the basics of fishing including casting, fish identification, and proper fish handling. Dates and times for the events are as follows:

June 14 from 5-8 p.m. at Hazel Creek Lake which is located on Peaceful Front Road. Registration for this event is required and can

be done at https://short. mdc.mo.gov/4dj.

June 23 from 5-8 p.m. at Spur Pond which is located at 600 N. Osteopathy. Registration for this event is required and can be done at https://short. mdc.mo.gov/4d9.

June 24 from 9 a.m. until noon at Big Creek Conservation Area which is located on Rainbow Basin. Registration for this event is required and can be done at https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4dC.

June 28 from 5-8 p.m. at Spur Pond which is located on 600 N. Osteopathy. Registration for this

Thank you

Thanks to all family and friends who made my 90th Birthday the Best One Ever!

Barbara Vestal

In honor and Celebration of One Hundred Forty Years Stringtown

Christian Church

Welcomes the community and friends to hear the heart warming Gospel Music of “Fishing River”

Pat & Holly Gorsett Family

Music at 5PM -

“Saturday June 17th”

Followed by a reception of Free Ice Cream, Pie & Fellowship

~Just like old times ~ ~Attend one or both events~ We especially invite and welcome those that were previous members or attended the Stringtown Church.

Stringtown ChriStian ChurCh hwy 129 north unionville, Mo

ROLLA, Mo. (June 7, 2023) - Eleven Missouri University of Science and Technology students are currently in Ecuador as part of a study abroad course through the university’s environmental science program. The students are conducting research at Tiputini Biodiversity Station on the Rio Tiputini, located in the Amazon rainforest, to learn about Ecuador’s biodiversity, including volcanos and rainforests.

“This study abroad program evolved from our recent cooperative agreement with Universidad San Francisco de Quito,” says Dr. David Duvernell, chair and professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T. “It is a first trip of its kind for our growing environmental science program, one which has seen demand continue to grow. Market projections show the demand for environmental scientists growing at 8%, compared to the national average job growth demand at 5%.”

The environmental science program at S&T prepares students for careers in environmen-

tal compliance, natural resources management, environmental health and safety, and for graduate and professional programs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental scientists are in high demand due to increased public interest in environmental hazards, climate change and the needs of a growing population.

The trip is led by Dr. Robin Verble, associate professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, and Theodore Sumnicht, assistant teaching professor of biological sciences at S&T. Joining the S&T students are three students from the University of Missouri and one other researcher.

“We have been to cloud forests, hiked at 16,000 feet of elevation on Cotopaxi to learn about volcanos and paramo, and visited an indigenous family to learn local traditional knowledge systems,” Verble says. “We are also going to visit what is hypothesized to be the most biodiverse place on Earth to learn about rainforests

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If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you both home again.

Dale ~ 2008

Rick ~ 2020

Miss you both so much, Alma Rhoads & Family

* Carson Dudley, a junior in biological sciences from Livonia, Missouri

* Alexa Henry, a firstyear student in undergraduate studies from Hoffman Estates, Illinois

* Dylan Johnson, a senior in biological sciences from Liberty, Missouri

* Patrick Lynch, a junior in environmental sciences from Dardenne Prairie, Missouri

* Valorie Miller, a

* Ashley Snyder, a first-year student in undergraduate studies from Springfield, Missouri

* Elizabeth Sochacki, a first-year student in undergraduate studies from Homer Glen, Illinois

* Kaylee Stanley, a junior in biological sciences from Rolla, Missouri

* Riley VanCardo, a first-year student in undergraduate studies from Fenton, Missouri

* Maya Wood, a junior in biological sciences from Jefferson City, Missouri.

PC Historical Society Meeting Minutes, June 8

The meeting of the Putnam County Historical Society was called to order by President Karen Bradshaw at 5:31 PM on Thursday, June 8. Also in attendance were Curator Judy McDonald, Treasurer Marilyn Fitzgerald, Evelyn Morgan, Michael Mahoney, Jeff Pauley and Judy Pauley.

The agenda was reviewed and ways to get more money coming in was added. Marilyn motioned to approve the agenda as amended and Judy M. seconded the motion, which passed.

Evelyn motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended. Judy P. seconded the motion, which passed.

In Old Business, the success of the ice cream social was reviewed. There have been several requests to repeat the Hillbilly Hoedown program and it was discussed holding a similar show in August.

Options for grant funding were discussed and Marilyn and Karen will pursue these.

Judy M. and Karen gave an update on the work being done at the museum, including that done by the Genealogy Society at their last meeting.

In New Business, Karen stated she had spoken with John Berry about doing a program on fossils this month. She will speak with John to confirm a date.

Judy M. stated she was ready to start serving breakfast on some Saturday mornings. The first breakfast will be held on June 17.

Karen stated she would like to hold a program on arrowheads in July utilizing local collectors. A dinner theater performance is also planned for two consecutive nights that month.

Marilyn brought up utilizing the Little Red Schoolhouse and that was discussed.

With no further business, Marilyn motioned to adjourned. Judy M. seconded the motion, which passed.

MDC free events in Kirksville will teach new anglers how to fish. Picture credit: MDC

Angela McKay

home in Des Moines, Iowa, for 25 years. She moved back to Centerville and worked at Casey’s General Store for seven years, making the best pizza you ever tasted. All Angela wanted was to spend more time with her grandbabies. She loved being outdoors grilling and drinking, just having a good time with family and friends.

Funeral services for Angela were at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville on Saturday, June 10, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Kevin Collins Conducted the service with recorded musical selections “See You on the Other Side”

and “Dancing in the Sky.” Inurnment will be at the Unionville Cemetery at a later date.

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

Mary Oden

Angela McKay, 55, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away of natural causes at her home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Angela Renee McKay was born in Centerville, Iowa, on November 12, 1967, the daughter of Lora and Connie (Seals) McKay. She grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School. Angela continued her education at Indian Hills Community College and eventually earned her R. N. degree. Angela loved being a nurse. She worked at Wesley Acres retirement

Angela is survived by her son, Joshua (Nicole) Tully of Des Moines, Iowa; her daughter, McKayla (Matthew) Lynch of Cincinnati, Iowa; and her stepson, Joe (Chloe) Tully of Des Moines, Iowa. Her grandchildren are Lilly, Bella, Noah, Arlene, and Aryanna. Angela is also survived by nephews Hoss and Austin McKay, and niece Jodi McKay-Devore.

Angela was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Thomas and Marty McKay, as well as a nephew, Joshua McKay.

NOTICE STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Stockholders Meeting of Northern Missouri Bancshares, Inc., will be held at the Unionville branch of Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri located at 1604 Main Street, Unionville, Missouri, at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, for the purpose of electing Directors for the ensuing year, and any business that may come before the meeting.

David L. Tribble, Chairman

Unionville Granite Works

Mary B. Oden was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She left us suddenly on the morning of June 8, 2023, at her home, at the age of 72.

She was born to Elva and Virgie Allen on September 14, 1950. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Unionville High School in 1968. She married Jack on August 16, 1969, and together they had two children Jackie and Jeff.

She grew up and lived in Chariton, MO, on her family farm until moving to Centerville a few years ago. Mary loved spending time with family and friends and anyone who would talk to her. She also enjoyed cooking for others and if you were at the house around mealtime you were going to eat. There was not a baseball or bas-

ketball game, trap shoot, band concert or sheep show she missed; her family was her proudest achievement. She had a big heart and enjoyed sharing it with everyone. For many years she could be found at the Putnam County Extension Office or County Fair helping 4-H’ers achieve their best.

She was preceded in death by her parents

Elva and Virgie, brothers Charles, Tommy and an infant brother, sisters

Beulah and Barbara, father and mother-in-law Jack and Juanita Oden. She is survived by her husband Jack, children

Jackie (David), Jeff (Danny, Ryan), sisters

Betty and Bonnie, grandchildren Kaiu, Bridgette, Tyson, and Tanner, great-grandchildren

Roan, Rein, and Braxton. She also leaves behind many nieces, neph-

ews, extended family and wonderful friends.

Funeral services were held at 11AM, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastor Holly Oden officiating. Burial followed the service at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Chariton, Missouri. Visitation took place Monday, June 12, 2023, at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville, with the family greeting friends from 5-7PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either Putnam County, Missouri 4-H or Mount Herman Cemetery/Building fund, and mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Oden Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or on our funeral home Facebook page.

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NCMC Spring 2023 Honors Lists Released

North Central Missouri College has named students with outstanding academic achievements to the Academic Honors Lists for the 2023 spring semester.

Students named to the President’s List have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA), and students on the Dean’s List have

earned at least six credit hours and achieved a grade point average of at least 3.50.

Lucerne Alexis Williams, President’s Shelby Williams, President’s Newtown Jeanie Faulkner, Dean’s Landry Oaks, Dean’s Nathan Wells, Dean’s Amy Hall, President’s

15th Annual Country Music Festival Held

Brett Otto, President’s Unionville Stacia McGaughey, Dean’s Abbie Casady, President’s Jaylee McKenzie, President’s Jaydon Pribyle, President’s Carsen Sporleder, President’s

District Two Legionnaires Meet in Unionville

Public Comment Period Opens on Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

JEFFERSON CITY –

Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, Missouri District Two legionnaires met at the American Legion Wilbur C. Odam Post 34 Legion hall in Unionville. District Two Commander Phyllis Cambell led discussions on membership and upcoming events. Pictured (L to R): front row Rick Clark, District Commander Phyllis Cambell, Unionville Post 34 Commander Butch Williams. Back row Jerry Quigley, Lloyd Miller, Robert Jobson, Leroy Wyant Milan Post Commander, Bill Lewis and Ralph Thomas. Submitted by R. L. Thomas

The draft FY 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today. The draft five-year program includes funding from General Revenue – passed by the Missouri General Assembly – to widen and improve I-70, fix low-volume minor roads, upgrade railroad safety crossings and more. A 30-day public review and comment period begins today.

The STIP makes available $14 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the next five years. Of the $14 billion, the draft STIP details $10.5 billion in road and bridge construction contractor awards, averaging approximately $2.1 billion per year. It also includes a record $3.4 billion in state General Revenue

funded projects from the General Assembly subject to governor approval of the final budget.

“Over the past two years, the cost of doing transportation improvements has experienced record inflation ranging from 20-30%. Aside from the new funding from the General Assembly, this year’s program didn’t add a significant number of projects to the last two years as we manage the fiscal constraints of the funding,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “We are able to continue our asset management efforts while also making critical improvements and upgrades to corridors and safety features across the state.”

The draft FY 20242028 STIP lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies for fiscal years 2024-2028

(July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028) and reflects the

transportation needs of communities across the state.

The proposed program is available for public review. Those interested in seeing the program or offering comments can contact MoDOT by email to STIPcomments@ modot.mo.gov, by calling customer service at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636), or by mail to Transportation Planning, Program Comments, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102. The program is also available on MoDOT’s website: https://www.modot. org/DRAFTSTIP. The formal comment period ends July 6, 2023. Following the public review period, the comments will be presented to the Commission. The Commission will review the comments and the final transportation program before considering it for approval at its July 12 meeting.

Several performers were featured at the 15th Annual Country Music Festival hosted by the Unionville Lions Club on June 8-10.

A Look Back: Putnam County in the News

The following items were excerpted from the June 13, 1923, edition of The Unionville Republican. The official vote was in on the bond election for the new courthouse. Mail service appears to have been as far removed from today’s as possible, but criminal mischief was still prevalent. [Editor’s note: At the time these articles were written, the accepted spelling for “courthouse” was “court house.”]

PROCEEDING WITH PLANS FOR NEW COURT HOUSE

The County Court and other county officials are working on the necessary preliminary plans for the erection of the Court House. They have formally set June 21 as the date upon which they will meet with architects for the purpose of employing one. Already notices have been sent to several, and it is expected that several of them will be here on that date with their various plans and propositions.

It has also been agreed that the date for the sale of the bonds shall be July 20, and the proper meth-

od of procedure is being worked out to that end.

It is the purpose to sell the bonds for delivery in three blocks of $50,000 each, the first block being delivered as soon as funds will be needed for beginning the work, the second to be sold probably around next spring, and the third block being cashed about August 1, 1924. It is not the intention to make three separate sales, but to make one sale about July 20 with delivery of the bonds fixed on the above dates. This will avoid the necessity of paying interest on the entire principal, and will only make it necessary to pay interest on the money as needed.

THE OFFICIAL VOTE

The County Court cast up the vote of the recent special election on the court house at its session last week, although there were some small changes. The changes benefitted the “Yes” vote on the proposition. The official vote was found to be as follows

Yes/No

Sidney 26/21

Martinstown 44/55

Graysville 92/55

Worthington 36/143

Livonia 62[96

Omaha 135/58

Mendota.46/25

Mt. Zion 209/13

Richland 105/29

Lemons 110/13

Dundee 231/8

S. W. Union 626/3

N. E. Union 674/8

St. John 80/39

Jackson 145/15

Lucerne. 38/76

Powersville 67233

Total. 2,726/900 ***

WORTHINGTON STORES BROKEN INTO

The two Husted stores, the Mullenix store, the depot and garage were broken into last Wednesday night and several articles taken including shoes, clothes, about $20 in money and a Ford automobile.

Martin Montgomery was arrested a few days later in Quincy, Ill., and some of the stolen articles were said to have been found in his possession. At least one other man was implicated, but the authorities just missed capturing him. He is described by Montgomery as an ex-convict from Oklahoma. Sheriff Robinson went to Quincy and returned Tuesday with Montgomery, and the latter is now in jail awaiting trial.

Montgomery is a

young man who completed serving a term in the Missouri prison about four months ago, but seems not to have learned anything from that experience.

NO FIRST CLASS MAIL ON SUNDAY EVENINGS

Notice has been received to the effect that first class mail – letters – will not be received at the post office here on the evening train on Sunday. No first class mail has been received on that train for the past two Sundays.

It seems that some Civil Service division somewhere has ordered the discontinuance of the mail clerks on the run from St. Louis to St. Joseph on the Sunday train that makes up the mail for Sunday evening mail arriving at points north of Laclede. Papers and other mail matter come through as usual, but not first class mail. This is somewhat of an inconvenience to many, and there is a disposition to take the matter up with the proper officials in the hope that the first mail service on this train may

be restored. ***

HYDROPHOBIA IN CATTLE

Recently a two year old heifer belonging to Mr. H. G. Dixon of near Elko began to act queerly. Mr. Dixon and his brother, Esper, worked with the animal in an effort to give it some relief, but without result. An investigation of the animal was made, and it was established that hydrophobia was the cause of the disturbance. The men came to town, and have been taking serum treatments since because of the fear that they may have been exposed to the disease.

Last week another heifer developed the symptoms and the veterinary was called out. The heifer chased other animals including rabbits and once chased Veterinary Cozad around the wagon causing him to collide with an unsuspecting mule. All escaped injury, however. It is believed that an infected dog probably passed through the pasture and infected the cattle. There is no means of knowing how many of them may

be effected, but the stock is being watched and time will soon tell. ***

FORMER TEACHER MISSING

Mary Wooderson, formerly of near Bethany and a former teacher in Harrison county, has been missing since May 23, says the Clipper. The girl is 22 years old, and after the close of her school this spring she went to Kansas City where she secured employment. On the evening of May 23 she left her rooming house and started to visit an aunt in another part of the city, but she never reached her aunt’s home and has not been seen since. A nation wide search for her has been instituted. ***

THE ANSWER [Editorial page]

The women of Putnam county answered the court house question at the polls on election day with a resounding “Yes.” They were in a position to appreciate the lack of such a building more keenly per-

Good Ol’ Days, Right?

by Caleb Jones

(June 9, 2023) - A few weeks ago on a Friday afternoon, the Jones family got to travel back in time – not exactly by choice. The chance meeting of my propane tank and a skid-steer resulted in the emptying of my propane supply that would rival Old Faithful.

Thankfully no one was hurt, but the weekend turned into a family camping experience – only in our house. We had zero hot water and no working appliances.

While my kids didn’t seem to mind the ice baths and hot dogs cooked over our firepit, after a couple days I caught my wife looking up hotels on her phone. The one saving grace came when Lindsey and I built our farmhouse the experts over at Boone Electric Cooperative guided us to a groundsource heat pump, which provides our heating and cooling.

The folks at the Environmental Protection Agency must really enjoy camping, too. They just proposed some new rules for electricity production with the goal of a carbon-free power sec-

tor by 2035. If finalized, these rules would shut down the majority, if not all, of your electric cooperative’s natural gas and coal plants.

Don’t get me wrong, I applaud their good intentions, but this is about as smart as putting an ejection seat in a helicopter.

Here in Missouri, our electricity is generated by a host of different sources. This mix of coal, natural gas, wind and hydro all play a role in working together to keep your lights on every time you flip that switch.

We have watched other states shut down coal and natural gas plants without having an alternative and reliable baseload of electricity. As you can imagine, when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing their electricity isn’t flowing.

Last December nine of our neighboring states faced rolling blackouts because the demand for electricity outpaced what they could provide. That’s unacceptable and downright dangerous.

Our electric co-ops aren’t against using renewable resources. In fact, 25% of the electricity you already use comes

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Caleb is the executive vice president and CEO of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and a member of Boone Electric Cooperative.

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haps than the men, and at any rate their sense of the lack of it was not so dulled. Men soon grow accustomed to most anything. They are more inclined to accept things as they are and to make the best of it, but women feel such things more keenly than do men, and it takes them longer to lose sight of what is lacking.

They are reported to have gone to the polls all over the county in surprisingly large numbers, and it is also reported that generally their votes were cast in favor of the court house. It was largely due to the invaluable aid of the women that such a tremendous vote was recorded in Union township for the proposition. They were on the job early and stayed late and they worked most effectively. The answer these women gave to the question will be erected in the square as soon as possible. … ***

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Rachford & Cullum were holding a ¼ off sale on their entire stock of wallpaper to have room for the new fall supply.

Unionville Granite Works, in business for 10 years at this time, were promoting the quality of their monuments, stating “We have taken orders from prominent people within a fifty mile radius this past year, for 23 monuments, in excess of $1,000 each, one of these was for $2,500, one for $1900, one for $1600, 3 for $1200, the balance for $1,000 each.”

Wentworth Mercantile was advertising a special demonstration of adjusted height Hoosier cabinets.

Ruth Shoe Store was selling men’s “New Golf Style Oxfords” for $6.00.

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Robert Gibson was the son of A. R. Gibson, a stone cutter, who came to Unionville at the age of twenty-five and bought the monument works and who also served Putnam County Sheriff.

Robert Gibson, who managed to graduate from Unionville High School in three years, recounts several interesting tidbits of Putnam County lore.

One such item is a different account of how our school got its mascot and it is quoted below:

MIGHTY MIDGETS!

Perhaps fitting to its many humble characters, Unionville High School

Back in the Day

was the home of the Midgets. The best story on the origin of their moniker is that the circus came through town in the early 1900s and a couple of midgets got drunk and beat up the town bully. The high school football coach told his team that if they fought as hard as those midgets, they couldn’t lose.

Not politically correct today, but at the time it was given a pass.

If you are looking for a good read, please check out A Hoot in Hell’s Island, which was given to the PC Public Library on Monday, June 12. Have a great week!

By Ross Malone

NOTICE

ALL Putnam County Courthouse Offices and License Bureau will be closed on Monday, May 30th, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day.

June 14, 1874 – A big crowd of onlookers cheered as a “test elephant” was led across Eads Bridge. People believed that elephants could somehow sense whether or not a structure could support its weight. Eventually Eads ran 14 locomotives back and forth across the bridge while inspectors looked for signs of stress.

June 15, 1930 – Poor

NOTICE

The Putnam County Courthouse and the License Bureau will be closed Monday June 19th, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth.

Mr. Tuttle was the postmaster at Zebra, Missouri (now Osage Beach) but, even with his good job, he was lonely. He took leave of his home and began to travel posing as a tinsmith, fixing pots and pans. As such, he hoped to meet a suitable wife. It is not known if he was successful or not.

June 16, 1940 – The annual County Singing Convention at Gainesville attracted more than 2,000 people. (Shape

note singing Gospel tunes)

June 17, 1910 –Birthday of country recording artist and host of the Ozark Jubilee, Red Foley. “I dreamed I was there in Hillbilly Heaven. Oh, what a beautiful sight.”

June 18, 1904 – Members of the cast of a wild west show got involved in an actual shootout at the World’s Fair. One cowboy was wounded and one bystander killed.

June 19, 1950 –Bellefontaine Neighbors was incorporated on this date and the “neighbors” lived near a “beautiful spring.” (a belle fontaine) June 20, 1887 –The Ballwin and Manchester Stage Coach was robbed by three masked men near Barrett’s Station Road.

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May 2023

May 1

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Lt 1, Bl 2 Goul’s Add.;

Lt 2, Bl 2 Goul’s Add.;

Grantors: David Sells, Catherine Sells; Grantees: Rodney Fishel, Terri R. Fishel

May 3

STR 34-66-19; Grantor: Karen Sue Torrey;

Grantee: Sheila Bridgeman

May 4

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Grantees: Clint Stufflebeam, Linda Stufflebeam

May 5

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Grantors: Bret Christian, Melissa Christian;

Grantees: Ronald B.

Strohbehn, Christina D.

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ty; Grantors: Don Gary Alumbaugh, Ssan Denise Alumbaugh; Grantee: Teresa Lynn Achenbaugh

May 17

Anthony Rockwell, Tamara S. Rockwell

May 9

STR 31-66-17;

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Grantors: John M Friederich, Barbara S. Friederich; Grantees: Cara

Mitchell, Lonnie King, Heather Friederich

STR 17-65-17; Grantor: DDJ48 LLC; Grantees: Whitworth Farms Inc; Schroeder Family Revocable Living Trust

Dated October 9, 1996, Schroeder Alan E. Trustee, Barbara Schroeder

Trustee

STR 11-66-18; STR 12-66-18; STR 14-6818; Grantors: Ronald Wesley Blankenship, Lea Ann Blankenship;

Grantee: Blankenship, Ronald Wesley & Lea Ann Qualified Spousal Trust Agreement

May 10

STR 8-65-17; Grant-

ors: Duncan A. Kelly, Jr., Barbara Kelly;

Grantee: DDJ48 LLC

May 11

STR 9-66-18; Grant-

ors: Darrel L. McMahan, Tonya J. McMahan;

Grantees: Duncan Kelly, Barbara Kelley

Lt 191 Spring Beauty; Grantors: Brad C. Miller; Carol C. Miller;

Grantees: Ronald Hopkins, Shari Hopkins

May 15

STR 14-66-20; STR

22-66-20; STR 23-66-

20; STR 25-66-20; STR

26-66-20; STR 15-66-

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Road and Bridge Job Opening

The Putnam County Commission will be accepting applications for a Full-Time position County Road and Bridge Crew until position is filled.

• Experience in welding, construction, and heavy equipment operation is preferred but willing to train.

• CDL preferred but not required.

• $20-$30/hour based on skills and experience. If interested please pick up an application at the Courthouse in the Putnam County Clerk’s Office, 1601 Main Street, Room 101, Unionville, MO 63565

Putnam County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lt 63 Meadow Rue; Grantors: Ryan D. Dover, Peggy L. Webb;

Grantees: Josh Welch, Tiffany Welch

Lt 28, Bl 1 Goul’s Add.; Lt 29, Bl 1 Goul’s Add.; Lt 30, Bl 1 Goul’s Add; Lt 4, Bl 3 McCalment Acres; Lt 1, Bl3 Grandview Add.; Lt 2, Bl 3 Grandview Add.; Lt 4, Bl 3 Grandview Add.; Lt 5, Bl 3 Grandview Add; Lt 6, Bl 3 Grandview Add.; STR 35-66-19; Lt 6, Bl 10 Railroad Add.; Lt 7, Bl 10 Railroad Add.; Lt 8, Bl 10 Railroad Add.; Lt 9, Bl. 10 Railroad Add.; Lt 1, Bl 6 Rice and Haynes Add.; Lt 12, Bl 4 Railroad Addition; Lt 13, Bl 4 Railroad Add.;

Grantors: Daniel Wayne Veirs, Sara Veirs; Grantee: Stanley Mark Veirs

STR 33-65-18; STR 34-65-18; Grantors: Bobby L. & Julia R. Wood Trust dated May 1, 2014, Julia Wood Trustee; Grantee: Julia Wood

STR 34-65-18; Grantor: Julia Rebecca Wood; Grantees: Rebecca Williams, Martin Williams

STR 33-65-18, STR 34-65-18; Grantor: Julia Wood; Grantees: Rebecca Williams, Martin Williams

STR -65-22; STR -65-21; Grantor: Putnam County; Grantee: Roeslein Alternative Energy of Missouri LLC

Lt 1 STR 3-65-19; Grantors: Matthew Hill, Jolie Hill; Grantees: Matthew Hill, Jolie Hill

STR 3-68-18; Grantors: Thomas F. Kulinski, Jeanne Kulinski, Holly Kulinski, Thomas D. Kulinski; Grantees: Rochelle A. Skalko, Steven H. Nunamaker

May 19

STR 34-66-18; STR 35-66-18; Grantors: Casey Blum, Ann Blum; Grantees: Bruce E. Bates & Maria B. Bates Revocable Living Trust dated Aprill 11, 2022, Bruce E. Bates Trustee, Maria B. Bates Trustee

Lt 220 Spring Beauty; Grantor: Whitney Hirst; Grantees: Tristen Curtis, Alyssa Ray

STR 11-66-19; Grantor: D J Farms LLC;

Grantees: Thomas J. Wischmeyer, Jeanne M. Wischmeyer

STR 14-66-19; Grantors: Thomas J. Wischmeyer, Jeanne M. Wischmeyer; Grantee D J Farms LLC

May 22

Lt 1, Bl 9 Railroad Add.; Lt 2, Bl 9 Railroad Add.; Grantors: Randy L. Sands, Anna Sands; Grantee: CJ’s Rental Investments LLC

STR 8-65-17; Grantor: Sharon E. Robinson; Grantees: Sharon E. Robinson Trust Dated September 29, 2003, Sharon E. Robinson Trustee

May 25

Lt 29 Prairie Rose; Grantors: Trevor Lee Hawkins, Christine Hawkins; Grantee: Shayla Vestal

Lt 29 Prairie Rose; Grantor: Shayla Vestal; Grantees: Craig L. Vestal, Maryann Vestal, Alicia R. Smith, Keith

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The Cost to Thrive

(This column contains information from American Compass on The Cost to Thrive. You may access that article and other editorials at AmericanCompass.org)

What does it take for a middle class working family to be able to thrive in today’s world?

I believe government exists to protect the freedoms of individuals and to shepherd an environment where individuals can thrive on their own (based on their willingness to work) without government intervention.

But we are far from that now; government has intervened in so many ways it is difficult if not impossible for the average middle class family to have the standard of living they had in the past. That intervention comes in the form of increased regulation which drives the cost of such things as health insurance, healthcare, transportation, housing and childcare to ever higher levels. The government has grown so large and intrusive that it dictates our lives and the segment most affected is our middle class. Our young generation is facing an enormous battle just to get back to the standard of living that I

and others my age had in the 80’s. This keeps me awake at night and all of us with children and grandchildren should be searching for a way to reverse what is happening.

Below is a segment from a website entitled American Compass. It is a center right think tank that looks at today’s world and the issues therein, searching for probable cause and hopefully solutions. As they put it, the typical man working full-time in 1985 could support a family on 40 weeks of income and then still have income from about 20% of the year to cover other expenses and save. A comparable man working full-time in 2022 would work the whole year and still come up 10 weeks short. This is not prosperity and it certainly isn’t progress.

While many economists argue that America’s working families are more prosperous than ever before, families themselves feel that they have come under increasing economic pressure. The families are right.

Economists rely on inflation-based adjustments to compare costs of living over time, but this method measures the cost of buying the same

set of things in different eras. Perhaps a family could more easily afford a 1985 quality of life in 2015 than in 1985, but being in the middle class in 2015 means affording a 2015 quality of life.

The Cost-of-Thriving Index (COTI) offers a better way to understand the challenge for working families. It avoids reliance on inflation adjustments by instead focusing on the ratio of nominal costs to nominal wages in each year. The Index measures the number of weeks a typical worker would need to work in a given year to earn enough income to cover the major costs for a family of four in the American middle class in that year: Food, Housing, Health Care, Transportation, and Higher Education.

In 1985, COTI was 39.7. Costs totaled $17,586, while median weekly income for a man aged 25 or older working full-time was $443 ($23,036 per year).

In 2022, COTI was 62.1. Costs totaled $75,732, while median weekly income for a man aged 25 or older working full-time was $1,219 ($63,388 per year)

Food, Housing, Health Care, Transportation and Higher Education costs have all skyrocketed in price but wages have not kept pace. Most families find a way to make ends meet. Both parents work in most households even though many would like one parent to stay home with the children. What used to be achievable just a generation ago is now no longer possible, even though we often hear of

the wondrous advancements our society has made. Our middle class (the engine that drives our economic and family stability structure) is stretched for time and money, lacking in choices and dependent many times on some kind of government support.

Government, in its typical way of both creating problems and then rushing in to offer solutions stands at the ready to impose even more “good ideas” to “help” our country. My issue is while we do address issues here and there what we really need is a transformation. A total transformation.

Particularly at the federal level the government bureaucrat army has grown so large and powerful that it dictates decisions be made which are detrimental to our individual good.

Corporate profits have soared but have not been invested back into our country. We have allowed the creation of an upper class that lives an entirely separate life, funded by tax paying citizens through government cronyism and what started small is now a gigantic monster. Can we change this? I believe we can and the first step was to shine a light on our current condition and I believe this column does that. We must find solutions so our younger generations in the middle class can once again be strong.

If you wish to comment or provide feedback about this article please feel free to email me back at cindy.olaughlin@senate.mo.gov

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Dear Friend,

Taking Flight

Today, as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I introduced the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation infrastructure programs for the next five years.

When most folks think of aviation, they think of major airports, like those in Kansas City and St. Louis. But thousands of smaller airports dot the American countryside— like Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph that serves as the home base of the 139th Airlift Wing of the Missouri National Guard or Kirksville Regional Airport, which serves as an important Essential Air Service hub for the area. While large airports are important, so are these smaller airports that serve so many communities.

I grew up just across the road from one such airport—Gould Peterson Municipal Airport in Tarkio, Missouri. Named after my uncle, a B-24 pilot killed in World War II, my brother and I used to pump gas, wash planes, or do whatever we could to mooch a ride in one of the airplanes. It was a lot of good fun, but it was also a great opportunity to learn just how important small airports like Gould Peterson are to our rural communities. I’ve always tried to bring that understanding to the table, because a lot of folks in Washington have a bad habit about overlooking “flyover country.”

I’m proud to say this FAA reauthorization was written with our small rural airports in mind— as well as our larger airports. It’s the first bill to

ever include an entire section, or title, dedicated to general aviation, for the pilots that fly crop-dusters and ferry physicians and other professionals back and forth from rural communities. The fact is, from pilots to mechanics to other workers throughout America’s aviation system, many of them get their start in GA, and we wouldn’t be the world leader in aviation without it. This bill builds on years of work I’ve done to make sure our small airports are looked out for, but it also strengthens our aviation safety system, which is the world’s gold standard. It will also help grow our aviation workforce to address the shortage of qualified pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers, and improve efficiency and operations over at the FAA, so people get where they need to be when they need to be there, and taxpayer dollars aren’t wasted in the process.

Long story short, this bipartisan bill is a big win for airports large and small, as well as the communities that depend on them, the men and women that work in aviation, and the millions of passengers who take to the skies every single day. Our airports may not always be top of mind, but just remember that if you build a mile of highway, you can go a mile. If you build a mile of runway, you can go anywhere in the world.

I’m proud to have written this bipartisan bill and I’m committed to getting this across the finish line, for America’s aviators, passengers, communities, and our airports—large and small.

Best

Graves

Sincerely, Sam

14, 2023, The Unionville Republican

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DROUGHT SITUATION

I know I talked about the dry weather last week but our drought continues with no long-term fix in the future. There are a couple additional resources I wanted you to be aware of. You can go to the extension site at www.extension.missouri.edu and type drought in for resources currently. There are several and by the time you read this they may be on the main page. It currently shows us a D1 but again, pictures and reports (pond depth, etc.) need to be sent in from our county to update.

PUTNAM COUNTY POSITION POSTED

I promised to keep you informed on the Putnam County Extension office. I am pleased to announce one position is now posted online. It is a full-time benefit eligible ½ time Secretary/ office Manager and ½ time Youth Program Associate. It will include a lot of what Annette is currently doing. As most all of you know, she is a great asset to our office for 25 years and is retiring at the end of July. She and Lisa Doster, our EES will help train a new person. You have until June 21 to apply online at https://hr.missouri.edu/ job-openings.

Neihoff to Perform June 16

Public Notice

FAIRS AND SHOWS

There are more fairs and livestock shows coming so keep up with those being online or you can contact the extension office in your county. They have information on the Sullivan County Fair, NEMO District fair (it is online), Missouri State Fair (online too) and others in our area. The 4-H and FFA kids work hard at these and they are our future Ag leaders so plan to attend.

REMINDERS

The “Market on the Square” continues every Saturday morning on the west side of the square. Some things you can find are asparagus, lettuce, carrots, rhubarb, 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 Putnam County Office has 9-1-1 driveway markers for $60 which helps emergency personnel get to you faster when they need to. It includes everything needed except the muscle to put it in the ground.

THOUGHT: “Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia”!

Daniel Neihoff will be the featured performer at the Bixler 108 Listening Room on Friday, June 16. Submitted by Tom Keedy

The Bixler 108 Listening Room welcomes Daniel Neihoff to Unionville on Friday, June 16.

An emerging singer/songwriter from Paducah, Kentucky, Neihoff has been described as “one of the best storytelling songwriters in Nashville.” That songwriters come from the western Kentucky clan of Neihoffs is a surprise to no one aware of that area and the family. The youngest of six siblings in a country music family, Daniel wrote his first song at age 8. The melodies and legends were all around him in his family, and it all seeped in. Over the years, Neihoff turned heads with his voice and lyrics. That talent and craft suddenly led somewhere big. At 20, his first audition for a set at Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Café was successful and the Nashville journalists took note.

Neihoff has gone on to being a semi-finalist in Nashville’s Rising Song competition and a winner at the vaunted Kerrwood, Texas Folk Music Festival. “Daniel Neihoff has all the makings of a superstar singer/ songwriter.” Tom Wolfe, Undiscovered Nashville.

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In a short time he has built a reputation as a songwriter to watch and there is no doubt that he will have a long career in the country and folk music scene,

Recently Neihoff has turned to taking his show on the road and on Friday, June 16, his tour brings him to The Bixler 108 Listening Room. Show time is 7:00 and will likely be outside, weather permitting.

The Bixler 108 is committed to bringing great music to Unionville with weekly shows through mid November. Live music enriches our lives, our community and economy. To get updates on events and upcoming shows, check out the Bixler 108 Facebook page. Admission at the Bixler is free, but generous donations are appreciated and needed to support the artists that appear there.

Upcoming shows include: Aspen Black, the singing cowgirl, June 22, Pierce Crask (blues and rock) June 23,and Camela Widad on June 30.

For more information contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail.com with any questions.

Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Unionville, Missouri, intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to establish a branch at 225 North Washington Street, Corydon, Iowa 50060. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application including the record of performance of applicant banks in helping to meet local credit needs.

You are invited to submit comments in writing on this notice to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, One Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64198. The comment period will not end before June 29, 2023. The Board’s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board’s procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Jeffrey Imgarten, Assistant Vice President, at (816) 881-2073. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.

Did You Know?

Recently, a game called Pit was located in the PC Historical Society Museum. A first glance it appeared to be a deck of cards. Further examination revealed the cards in the deck were unlike any familiar playing cards. There were no pips or suits, such as diamonds, clubs, hearts or spades. Instead of kings, queens and jacks, the pictures were of wheat, corn, farm products, etc.

Further research, via Google and Wikipedia, revealed the game was developed by Edgar Cayce and released in 1904 for Parker Brothers. The game, for three to eight players, “is designed to simulate open outcry bidding for commodities.” The pack in the museum is vintage, but the game is evidently still available for purchase today according to the Google search.

Torrey Celebrates 105th Birthday

Governor Mike Parson Proclaims June as Dairy Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On June 8, on behalf of dairy farmers throughout the state, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed June to be Dairy Month in Missouri. First Lady Teresa Parson presented the proclamation on behalf of the Governor at Swan Creek Holsteins, a multi-generation dairy farm in Cole County. Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and members of the Missouri dairy industry joined the First Lady for the proclamation.

June 9 marked Virginia Torrey’s 105th birthday. A birthday party in her honor was held at the Putnam County Care Center on June 8. Photo credit: Whitney Hirst

Railway Overpass Replacement Project on East 136 in Schuyler County is Progressing

“There is no better person to proclaim Dairy Month on my behalf than the First Lady,” Governor Mike Parson said. “She was raised on a Polk County dairy farm and continues to keep that industry dear to her heart. There are

few industries more demanding than the dairy industry, where farmers commit to milking and caring for their livestock rain or shine every single day. Whether there is a foot of snow or it’s 100 degrees, our dairy farmers stay the course, and it is an honor to recognize their hard work.”

“It is a pleasure to celebrate Missouri’s dairy industry on a working dairy farm,” Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn said. “Missouri dairy producers care for their land and livestock while supplying the world with a wholesome product to be enjoyed by the glass or turned to other equally delicious dairy products.”

Alfred Brandt is the sixth generation to own Swan Creek Holsteins,

recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. Alfred, his wife, Sonya, and their son, Sam, milk 120 cows daily and raise corn and hay. Alfred serves as Missouri State Milk Board Chairman and on the boards of Missouri Dairy and the Midwest Dairy Association.

The Missouri dairy industry is valued at nearly $247.5 million and provides more than $2.2 billion in value-added contribution to the state. Missouri is home to 376 Grade A dairy farms.

For more information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its programs, visit the Department online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov.

To learn more about the dairy industry in Missouri, visit Modairy. org.

“Over and over again, we lose sight of what is important and what isn’t. We crave things over which we have no control, and not satisfied by the things within our control. We need to regularly stop and take stock; to sit down and determine within ourselves which things are worth valuing and which things are not.”

Work is progressing on removal of the former railroad overpass on Hwy 136 just west of the Hwy 63 junction south of Lancaster. On Wednesday, May 7, the steel I-beams that had supported the overpass were removed and crews were working on grading and filling the area. The former overpass will be replaced with a culvert. According to MoDOT the project, which started June 5, should be completed in 45 days.

Unionville First Christian Church

Sunday Services ~ 8:30 am, 10:45 am & 6 pm

Sunday School ~ 9:45 am

Weekly Fellowship:

Monday ~ Ladies Quilting ~ 9 am

Monday Night Bible Study ~ 6 pm

Tuesday ~ Ladies Bible Study ~ 9:45 am

Wednesday ~ Bible Studies ~ 6 & 6:30 pm

We all have earthly Fathers and we need to love them, but how well do you know your Heavenly Father, and how much He Loves all of us. Get to know Him better with us today. Happy Father’ Day!

For more information please visit: unionvillefcc.org or call 660-947-2205

-- Epictetus