06-28-2023 Unionville Republican

PuTnam CounTy

4Th oF July CeleBraTion

Tuesday, July 4Th, 2023

NEMR Hosts Smart Rural Community Ribbon Cutting at Unionville

Journal Notes

The Putnam County Ministerial Alliance will host Church in the Park at the Lion’s Shelter at 6:00 pm on Sunday, July 2. Everyone welcome to this ecumenical sing-a-long.

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Plan to Join us in celebration of our nation

Celebration sponsors: American Legion & Auxiliary, Lions, Rotary, City of Unionville

Aspen Black Presents Rotary Program

NEMR has recently been recognized as a Smart Rural Provider by NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association. As a result of our national recognition, communities, such as Unionville, served by NEMR will now be celebrated as a Smart Rural Community (SRC) in program materials and online at www. smartruralcommunity. com, joining a national network of similarly innovative communities across the United States.

healthcare and other important issues for rural America.

What does it mean to live in a Smart Rural Community?

A Smart Rural Community is about connection—neighbors to friends, teachers to students, doctors to patients, new businesses to customers, and a community to the world. Connected by fiber broadband we can achieve more, together.

Singer, songwriter, educator and horsewoman, Aspen Black who was making her fourth return trip to perform in at The Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, presented the Rotary program on Thursday, June 22. In addition to performing, Black also shared what it like being on the road several weeks out of the year. Black was at the PC Library and the PC Cafe on Friday before her performance that night at the Bixler. She was also at the Market on the Square on Saturday morning.

SRC is a national network of communities powered by innovative rural broadband providers that are building a brighter future for smalltown America. The program promotes rural broadband and its role in supporting innovative economic development, effective education, efficient energy distribution and use, state-of-the-art

Smart Rural Communities are made possible by fiber-based broadband providers and the teachers, farmers, doctors, businesses (large and small), and others who are committed to driving growth and creating opportunities that help their communities thrive.

As leaders in broadband technology, Smart Rural Community

providers deliver cutting-edge communications services in rural spaces throughout the country. Their services open new opportunities for students and business owners, enabling remote regions to remain competitive in expanding national and global markets.

The ribbon cutting ceremony marking this achievement was hosted by NEMR in Unionville on Thursday, June 22, with county and city officials and community leaders in attendance. The city was also presented with a certificate and a metal sign denoting their Smart Rural Community status.

In addition to the Unionville ceremony, one was held in Novinger on Monday, June 26, and others are planned at Green City, Memphis, Queen City, and Milan.

MoDOT, MDC and MPF Join Forces to Combat Noxious Weeds

JEFFERSON CITY—

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) have joined forces to control invasive, exotic and noxious weeds along the state’s roadways.

“This partnership is important as some of the treated acres on MoDOT right of way are located adjacent to land managed by MDC, MPF, and many citizens, businesses, and communities across Missouri,” said Natalie Roark, state maintenance director. “Gaining control of invasive species benefits Weeds ...

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Unionville Mayor Charley Bill Pittman cut the ribbon in the ceremony recognizing Unionville as a Smart Rural Community. The event was hosted by NEMR, the broadband provider for Putnam and other North Missouri counties. City, county and NEMR employees and Rotary members were on hand for the ceremony.

Plan a Safe Fourth of July Holiday

TheShepherd’sCall

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

He Is With Jesus Now

Some good friends of ours lost their only child, a son. He was only 51 years old. His clothes caught fire while cooking, and he burned to death---a real tragedy for the family.

I was asked to conduct the funeral because I was instrumental in their son becoming a Christian during Vacation Bible School. I accepted the invitation with a mixture of feelings. I felt inadequate to comfort my friends. I have not experienced what they were going through. On the other hand, I could tell them with confidence that their son was in heaven because I was present when he accepted the Lord. That truth was the best comfort I could give.

Jesus promised to prepare a place for those who accept Him. He said, “I am going to prepare a place so where I am you may be also.”

(John 14:1-3)

It is common for folk to describe heaven as having golden streets and pearly gates. That pres-

ents a beautiful picture; and, no doubt, heaven is beautiful. However, the problem with describing heaven is twofold:

(1) Apart from John’s report in Revelation 21, we have no firsthand accounts. No one has returned from heaven to tell us about it. (2) The second problem is found in the human language. We do not have the words to describe heaven’s beauty, even if we knew what it is like. Even John’s words in Revelation are “this worldly” and limited.

So, what should we say of heaven’s beauty? It is a place where we will know God, our Creator, even as we are known by Him. God told John that in heaven, “God will dwell with His people. God himself will be with them and be their God.” And that is what makes heaven beautiful--the perfect presence of God.

Think about it, what greater words of comfort could I give my friends than to say, “Your son is with Jesus now.”

PCCafeMenu

Thursday, June 29

Penne Pasta w/Meat Sauce, 1 C. Lettuce Salad, Garlic Bread, Pudding

Friday, June 30

BUFFET, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Yankee Green Beans, Assorted Fruit and Desserts

Monday, July 3

The July Fourth holiday weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or a backyard barbecue.

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday. Everyone should place safety at the top of their list when planning how to celebrate our nation’s freedoms. No matter how you decide to celebrate, your smartest choice is to follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws.

During the 2022 counting period, 11 peo-

ple were killed and 449 injured in Missouri over the holiday in 1,069 traffic crashes. Over the 2022 July Fourth holiday, troopers arrested 146 people for driving while intoxicated. In 2022, there were nine boating crashes, which included five injuries and no fatalities. One person drowned during last year’s July Fourth holiday. Troopers made 13 boating while intoxicated arrests over last year’s July Fourth holiday weekend.

The 2023 counting period for the July Fourth holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, June 30, to 11:59 p.m., Tuesday,

PSC Approves Roeslein Alternative Energy Services Application

line in Mercer County (the Badger-Wolf to ANR Pipeline). RAES also requested a waiver of a Commission rule regarding regulating gas odorization for the same segment of line.

In a filing with the Commission, the Public Service Commission Staff (Staff) recommended the application be approved with conditions.

July 4, 2022. The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E.

(Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) and Operation Dry Water over the July Fourth holiday. Operation Dry Water specifically targets impaired vessel operators. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri roadways and waterways to enforce traffic and boating laws, and offering assistance as needed.

Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers, and being courteous on the water. Never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol. Boaters need to be aware that it is illegal to discharge fireworks from a vessel Leave all fireworks in a safe place on shore. Remember to share the wa-

terway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!

Anyone needing assistance or who witnesses criminal activity while traveling on Missouri’s roadways or waterways can contact the nearest Highway Patrol troop headquarters by calling the Patrol Emergency Report Line at 1-800525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. Motorists may call 1-888-2756636 to check for road construction along their travel route.

Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”

& Beans, Broccoli, Peaches

Tuesday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY

Wednesday, July 5

SALAD BAR, Taco salad with Ground Beef, Refried Beans, Lettuce/ Tomato/Sour Cream and Cheese

RAES sought a waiver of the requirement under a Commission rule that sets the gas pressurization limit of 100 psig. The waiver would allow a maximum allowable operating pressure of 125 psig for the construction of an intrastate gas transmission pipeline segment that would transport renewable gas from the Locust Ridge Farm in Sullivan County to a point of injection on an existing RAES pipe-

“The Commission has reviewed and considered RAES’ application and Staff’s recommendation (with all subsequent corrections) and determines waiver of the gas pressurization and gas odorization requirements, with Staff’s proposed conditions as corrected, will not compromise gas safety,” said the Commission. “The Commission will grant the waiver request with conditions, as recommended by Staff.”

Thursday, June 29

Tom McDonald, Mason Harlan, Thomas Cannon, Debbie Allen

Friday, June 30

Rachel Griffin, Josh Welch, David Shahan

Saturday, July 1

Rhonda Hoover, Nathan Haverland, Diana Frost, Christian Summers, Sandi Murphy

Sunday, July 2

Jeff Hines, Kyle Olmstead, Faye Smith, Donald Whitehead, Nolan Wood, Alex Leffler

Monday, July 3

Norma Dixon, Jaki Staggs, James Hart, Jakob Shipley, Donald

Fowler, Steven Rowland, Zach Robinson, Jesse Lunsford, Jared Simmons

Tuesday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE

DAY – Karen Smith, David Williams, Jr., Debbi McAllister, Jalynn Gilworth, Lacey Klinginsmith, Angela Munden, Hollie Hines

Wednesday, July 5 Andrea Bunnell, Nellie Cogley, Michael Fowler, Melvin Hall, Sherry Robbins, Whitney Soto, Craig Comstock, Nevin Hamilton, Niki Johnson, Kendra Logan

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--The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an application filed by Roeslein Alternative Energy Services, LLC (RAES) which sought a waiver of a Commission rule regarding gas pressure and odorization requirements in the operation of a natural gas transmission line in Sullivan and Mercer Counties.

Food Safety is the Main Ingredient to a Successful Cookout

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 – Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine to ensure a healthy and happy Fourth of July.

“Recent USDA consumer behavior studies have shown that individuals don’t always properly wash their hands or use a food thermometer,” said USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban. “Show your family and friends that you’re a true grill master by cooking food to a safe temperature and washing your hands after handling raw meat and poultry.”

Ensure your food is safe to eat this Fourth of July by following these food safety steps:

Clean: Scrub the grill clean before use. Clean utensils and plates before they touch food. No access to a faucet? Carry bottled water, soap and paper towels. Wash your hands before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Follow proper handwashing steps to stop bacteria from spreading from your hands to your meal. Make sure to wet hands, lather with soap, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse and dry.

Separate: Avoid cross contamination. Separate raw meat and vegetables by using different cutting boards. Place raw meat or poultry on one plate and cooked meat and poultry on another. Don’t use the same utensils to place raw meat and poultry on the grill and take cooked food off.

Cook: Use food thermometers to ensure your grilled food is ready. Insert the thermometer through the side of the patty until the probe reaches the center. Color is never a reliable indicator of doneness. Cook food to a safe minimum internal temperature by using a food thermometer:

Cook whole cuts of meat to 145 F with a three-minute rest time.

Cook fish to 145 F.

Cook ground meats to 160 F.

Cook poultry (ground or whole) to 165 F.

Although frozen products may appear to be pre-cooked or browned, treat them as raw food and cook thoroughly. Products labeled as “Cook and Serve,” “Ready to Cook” and “Oven Ready” must be cooked.

Chill: Bacteria multiply rapidly between 40 F and 140 F — aka the Danger Zone. Perishable

food should be consumed or refrigerated within two hours (one hour if outdoor temperatures are 90 F and above).

For more food safety information, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), email MPHotline@usda. gov or chat live at ask. usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Access news releases and other information at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) website at www. fsis.usda.gov/newsroom. Follow FSIS on Twitter at twitter.com/usdafoodsafety or in Spanish at: twitter.com/usdafoodsafe_es.

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity.

Bill

Godfrey To Be Grand Marshall at This Year’s 4th of July Parade

William H. (Bill) Godfrey was born June 26, 1950 to Short (James T.) and Helen Murphy Godfrey. Bill was named after his grandfathers Harley Godfrey and William Murphy.

Bill grew up on a farm outside of Powersville, MO. He attended Powersville and West Putnam Grade Schools and graduated from Unionville High School in 1968. Bill then attended Trenton Junior College until he was drafted into the United States Army on July 13, 1970.

Bill started his military career with basic training at Fort Leonardwood, Mo and then advanced infantry training at Fort Carson, Colorado in artillery. Bill then was stationed in Giebelstadt, Germany as an anti-aircraft gunner and driver. He was honorably discharged on February 23, 1972, but went on to serve in the Army Reserve at Fort Hood, TX in 1974.

Bill then attended N.M.S.U. (now Truman State University) using the G.I. Bill and graduated in 1975 with a B.S. in Animal Science. While at Northeast Missouri State, Bill met Kathy Winslow and Kathy says that they were finally married on January 1,

1984.

The couple lived in Anchorage, Alaska, from 1983 to 1988 where Bill worked for the Dept. of Defense at Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson Army Base in the Aluetian Islands, Alaska.

Bill and Kathy returned to Missouri in 1988 and established Medicine Oaks Cattle Farm. Bill worked for Jeff Wells and later established his own construction company,

Fire Safety ...

Medicine Oaks Construction. Bill continued with construction and in 1998 became the Building Trades instructor at Putnam County High School. Bill retired from Building Trades in 2015 and he and Kathy now raise Black Angus Cattle on their farm near Powersville.

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fires and 17,100 outside and other types of fires. These fires caused five deaths and $105 million in direct property damage, according to NFPA. About 250 people go to emergency rooms each day with fireworks-related injuries in the 30 days around July 4th.

Sparklers are a good example of how people underestimate the danger of fireworks. Sparklers burn at about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals. They can quickly ignite clothing and leave young children with severe burns. According to the NFPA, sparklers account for more than 25 percent of emergency room visits

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Board of Equalization

In accordance with RSMo 138.010, notice is hereby given that the Putnam County Board of Equalization will convene on Monday, July 17th, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Putnam County Commissioner’s Office on the 1st floor of the courthouse. The appeal shall be filed with the County Clerk’s Office no later than July 10th, 2023. To inquire about an appeal form, please call County Clerk’s Office at 947-2674 or an application may be obtained at the Clerk’s Office, located on the 1st floor of the courthouse.

Congratulations to Bill and Kathy, looking forward to seeing you in the Fourth of July parade .at 6:00 pm on Tuesday! for fireworks injuries. For questions or concerns about firework safety, firework rules, or firework dealers can contact the Division of Fire Safety at (573) 7512930. More fireworks safety tips are available at dfs.dps.mo.gov.

How to potty train your cow

Did you know you can potty train your cow the same way you might potty train your toddler?

According to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], scientists at New Zealand’s University of Auckland have done just that. Cows can produce as much as eight gallons of urine in the course of a day and urine contains a lot of nitrogen, which can, when mixed with their feces, be bad for the environment. And so, the Auckland scientists and colleagues in Germany to create a MooLoo, a specially designed pen, in which to do their business. They let the cows roam in an enclosed area in the midst of which was a MooLoo, which the animals were urged to use when the need arose.

The cows that opted for the facility were given a treat; if they didn’t they were squirted with cold water. Most of the cows used in the experiment ultimately decided to use the MooLoo when they had to go.

Obituaries

Vicki Knowles

Vicki Carol Knowles, age 58, of Unionville, Missouri, entered into Heaven surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Putnam County Care Center where she had been a resident for a brief period.

Vicki was born on August 9, 1964, in Unionville, Missouri, the daughter of Roger and Nancy (McDonald) Mullenix. She was raised on a farm near Unionville and loved being a “farm hand” to her father. Vicki attended the Putnam County Schools and graduated with the class of 1982. While attending a work program sponsored by the school, Vicki began working at the Putnam County Care Center in the kitchen and later earned her Dietary License and continued working there for several

years. Vicki would later join her mother Nancy as both attended Indian Hills Community College in Centerville where Vicki earned her Associates of Arts degree. Vicki later accepted a position with the Putnam County Memorial Hospital and worked in Medical Records for over 20 years. Vicki was united in marriage to Glennie Knowles on June 30, 2001. Vicki loved automobiles and motorcycles and worked alongside Glennie at their body shop repairing and restoring old cars. She was especially proud of her 1998 Dodge truck which is still in the family which her father Roger and her purchased together. Vicki and Glennie started a Car Show at the Unionville Assembly of God and managed it for several years. Vicki was a talented artist in both painting and pottery work. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved football season; having her brother Joe and niece and nephews watch the games with her. She enjoyed collecting dolphin figurines and knives. Vicki had a personal and intimate faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She began attending church when she was one week old and main-

tained a deep trust and commitment throughout her life. She was a stellar example of a Christian in her walk and work in the church, and her giving and sharing the gospel with others. She was a longtime member of the Assembly of God in Unionville and currently a founding member of Calvary Fellowship Church in Unionville. Vicki was a talented musician having learned to play the bass guitar, banjo, and ukulele from Rhonda Vincent. If you needed a prayer partner, you could always count on Vicki to intercede for and with you. She was loved and adored and will be greatly missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her.

Vicki is survived her mother Nancy Mullenix of Unionville, her brother Joe (Brenda) Mullenix of Unionville, her brother-in-law Carmeron Knowles and sister-inlaw Andrea (Greg) Dalrymple, her aunt Dixie Trent Hill, and uncle Tom (Ellen) McDonald, her nieces and nephews whom she was a second mother to; Ashten, Aus-

tin and Bryce Mullenix, Aubree and Lilly Dalrymple, her cousins Pam Torrey, Brad Trent, Mark Trent, Nathan McDonald and Aaron McDonald, and lifelong friends Paul Riley, Dottie Mikels Odegard and Jeff Pauley.

She was preceded in death by her father Roger Mullenix, grandparents; Leland and Nadine McDonald and Gail and Alice Mullenix, her father and mother-in-law Jim and Jean Ann Knowles, her uncle Bruce Baughman, and her cousin Josh Trent and dear friend Denise Kellison.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Unionville 4-H Building with Pastor Howard Luscan officiating. Burial followed at the Unionville Cemetery. The family received friends from 9:00 am until the service time at the 4-H Building. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to Calvary Fellowship Church.

Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions of Green Castle, MO, are honored to care for and minister to the family at this time.

U.S. Route 136 in Schuyler County is Now Open

HANNIBAL – U.S.

Route 136 is NOW

OPEN, located 1.2 miles west of U.S. Route 63, near Lancaster in Schuyler County.

Contractors from Emery Sapp & Sons working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began work on the project May 30, which involved removing the bridge over the abandoned railroad and replacing it with a culvert. The roadway reopened to motorist traffic today,

June 23, 2023. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. While at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.

A Special Anniversary Gift

Tim and Melinda O’Brien of Kansas City, MO were married 40 years ago and spent their wedding night at what was then known as the Muehlebach Hotel, which presented them with a gift certificate good for a free room for the night in any year on the month of their wedding anniversary. The certificate was lost some

time ago but as their anniversary approached this year, they found it. The hotel was sold to the Marriott Hotel Chain in 1996 but Tim decided to contact the new owners to see if they would still honor the gift certificate. The folks at Marriott agreed and said that, of course, they would for the same rate they paid in 1983 -- just $38.

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Services for Sharon Frances Utterback, 72, of Perry, were held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Perry, with Pastor Paul Mitchell Young officiating. Burial followed in the Lick Creek Cemetery.

Visitation was from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Ms. Utterback passed away at 1:05 P.M., Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Capitol Regional Hospital in Jefferson City.

Sharon was born on August 7, 1950, in Hannibal, the daughter of Melvin Curtis and Frances Mae Bloomfield Utterback.

Survivors include; several cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Frances Utterback.

Ms. Utterback was a

lifetime area resident and Christian by faith. Growing up she enjoyed playing pitch with her Fagan area friends. She graduated from Mark Twain High School in 1968 and would go on to get her bachelors, Masters, and specialist degree in education. She taught for twenty-four years as a second-grade teacher, four years in reading recovery and two years as a STARR teacher before her retirement. Sharon has always seen joy in fireworks, Christmas time, dogwoods blooming, watching boat races at her lake house, and tulip festivals on her occasional trips to Iowa. Most of all Sharon enjoyed her friends and pets, whether that was at Entre Nous or Wednesday Club meetings or her favorite of trying new restaurants. Sharon had several pets that were family, Princess Lizzy, Coco, Maggie May, Beautiful, and Precious were all very close to Sharon.

Pallbearers were Oscar Jones, Derrick Moss, Paul Parkinson, Aaron Young, Brandon Young, and Tim Trower.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bienhoff Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Perry, Missouri 63462.

Online condolences may be made at www.bienhofffuneralhome.com.

Mary Merritt, 93, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She had been in failing health.

Mary Louise Merritt was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 1, 1930, the daughter of Clarence E. and Lydia Burt (Davis) Merritt. She was reared in Wichita, Kansas, where she graduated from high school and attended college for two years. She married Maurice Lallement in 1952 and he passed away in 1954. She worked as a secretary for an airline in Wichita. Mary married Fredric Platner in 1955 and spent the next several years with him as he moved from one naval base to another. She lived from coast to coast and north and south in the United States, all the while caring for five children. Mary taught school briefly in Annapolis, Maryland. She married Barry Lindsey in 1975 and worked with him in the insurance business.

Mary was a well-loved grandmother. She had a sweet and kind tempera-

ment and an indomitable spirit. She liked to research both paternal and maternal ancestry and she liked history. Mary liked to travel. She was an honorary member of the Susies at Stephens College and attended First Church when she lived in Las Vegas.

Mary is survived by her children: Mary Gwyn (Tom) Keedy and Beverly Ballance both of Unionville, Missouri; Aaron (Rosa) Platner of Temecula, California; and Adrienne Pendergrass of Las Vegas, Nevada. Her six grandchildren are Elizabeth McKinley, James (Jay) McKinley, Rebecca Petet, Michael Lotfi, Ryan Pendergrass, and William Pendergrass. Great grandchildren are Kaytlin McKinley-Jefferis, Jayson McKinley, Ellieana Pendergrass, and Madison Pendergrass, Bellamy and Henry Petet and her great-great grandchild is Malcolm Jefferis.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, LeeAnn Platner; a sister, Wanita Merritt; and her husbands, Maurice Lallement, Fredric Platner, and Barry Lindsay.

Mary wished to be cremated with inurnment in Wichita. Memorials may be made payable to Hospice of Northeast Missouri, PC Café and Resource Center or Putnam County Care Center and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Bonnie Bell Jewell, 81, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on June 20, 2023. She was the eighth of nine children. Bonnie was born on a farm in Lucerne, Missouri, on June 9, 1942, the daughter of Paul and Ethel (Hamilton) Valentine. She attended Putnam County High School through her junior year when she met Larry Jack, and they soon married on May 2nd, 1959, at West Liberty Baptist Church. They recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. They moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she graduated from Southeast High School in 1961. She worked at Sears Roebuck & Company in downtown Kansas City while attending her senior year in high school. After Jack was drafted into the Army they moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where she continued to work for Sears in Hawaii. In 1963 Jack was discharged from the Army. They moved to Kansas City where they eventually bought their first home in Grandview, Missouri. Bonnie continued to work for Sears until 1972, and soon went to work for Marion Laboratories as a Quality Controller until her retirement in 1993. In 1999 they bought acreage in Raymore, Missouri, where they hosted many family gatherings, celebrations and even a wedding.

Bonnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Grandview for more than 50 years. She taught Sunday School, VBS, sang in the choir, and helped prepare many funeral family dinners. She was skilled at sewing and cooking and enjoyed traveling and visiting family every chance she could. She loved planting flowers and decorating her home. If

you ever had the chance to visit their home, you were blessed to experience her great cooking and hospitality. Her most cherished moments were times spent with all her family around her at their home.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ethel (Hamilton) Valentine, four brothers, Warner (Mary) Valentine, Joe (Fern) Valentine, Sammy (Mardell) Valentine, Victor Valentine, and two sisters, Alma (Bill) Valentine-Young, Jessie (Keith) Valentine-Worley.

Bonnie is survived by her husband Larry Jack Jewell, and their two daughters, Stephanie and husband Kurt French and their daughter Emilee and husband Zach Klippert and grandson Kaneann; and daughter Staci and husband Art Peters and their eight children: Sarah and husband Connor Love, Victoria and husband Colson Brandt and their sons, Jude and Jameson, Anna, and Sarah Grace; and their four sons, Joseph, Jackson, Abenet, and Tony. She is also survived by two sisters, Amber Michael and Connie Valentine, and sister-in-law Opal Valentine. She also claimed their former foreign exchange student, Andrea Lucas de Silva from Brazil, as her daughter.

Bonnie fought several illnesses for a few years before she passed into Jesus arms on June 20, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was surrounded by her husband, daughters, granddaughter, and great grandson, all holding her hands and surrounding her with prayer.

Funeral services for Bonnie Jewell will be at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville, Missouri, at 11:00 am on Friday, June 30, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the West Liberty Cemetery in Putnam County.

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

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eficial plants, but they also encourage and bolster the vegetation that promotes a healthy environment for native insects and other forms of Missouri wildlife, as well as people,” said Angela Sokolowski, MDC invasive species ecologist.

Support vehicles will be working behind the UTVs to provide materials and a water source as well as back-up safety to the spraying crews. Typically, spraying oper-

ations should have little impact on traffic flow on state roadways as the work is done from the shoulder and side slopes of the roadside. Motorists are urged to use caution and slow down if they see an invasive species spraying operation at work.

For more information on the plants categorized as invasive for Missouri by the MDC, please visit https://mdc. mo.gov/trees-plants/invasive-plants.

Discover Nature During Frogging Season Beginning

June 30

Submitted by Alisa Kiger Ron Kinzler, a Unionville Rotarian and Publisher of the Unionville Republican newspaper, presented a program to the members of the Rotary Club of Scotland County on June 21, 2023.

Kinzler gave a historical account of the Continental Flight 11 that crashed in Putnam County on May 22, 1962.

The flight was from Chicago to Kansas City with 45 passengers plus the crew. The flight departed around 8:35 pm. At around 9:17 pm the flight exploded near Centerville, IA, and crashed in northern Putnam County. For many days following the crash, local farmers and school boys in the area assist-

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– The Military Trails of Missouri program invites families and individuals to visit military museums, memorials, and battlefields throughout Missouri to learn about the state’s rich military history as well as its role in more distant conflicts. The program incorporates twelve museums, memorials, and Civil War battle sites.

for that grant was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the NEH Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) initiative to stimulate Missouri’s economy by providing a program encouraging families to visit Missouri’s military-related sites.

ed law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to recover bodies. There were no survivors.

Upon investigation, the cause of the explosion and crash was determined to be a suicide bombing committed as insurance fraud by Mr. Thomas Doty who was to appear in court the following week for armed robbery. He had purchased a life insurance policy at the airport, prior to boarding the plane.

Kinzler reported that Arthur Hailey’s best-selling novel, Airport, and subsequent movie is loosely based on the events of the Continental Flight 11 crash. In July 2010, a memorial was erected on the courthouse lawn in Unionville to memorialize the passengers.

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Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to discover nature during frogging season. Beginning June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31, those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may frog for bullfrogs and green frogs.

The daily limit is eight frogs of both species combined and the possession limit is 16 frogs of both species combined. Only the daily limit may be possessed on waters and bank of waters where frogging.

MDC notes that daily limits end at midnight. Froggers who catch their daily limits before midnight and want to return for more frogging after midnight must remove the daily limit of previously caught frogs from the waters or banks be-

fore returning.

The public can go frogging with a fishing or small-game hunting permit, but children 15 and under and Missouri residents 65-years and older are not required to have a permit.

Those using a fishing permit may take frogs by hand, hand net, atlatl, gig, bow, trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, jug line, snagging, snaring, grabbing, or poleand-line.

With a small-game hunting permit, frogs may be harvested using a .22-caliber or smaller rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, atlatl, bow, crossbow, or by hand or hand net. The use of artificial light is permitted when frogging.

After frogging, be sure to browse recipes for your quarry by visiting MDC online at https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/Zxz.

The adventure begins by picking up a special keepsake passport booklet at one of the participating locations. The passport serves as an informational guide inviting participants to discover the military artifacts and stories each site offers. As families and individuals go from site to site collecting commemorative stamps and coins, they’ll learn about Missouri’s connection to military-related events from the Revolutionary War through modern-day warfare, including contributions by state veterans, military heroes, and leaders. Upon collecting all twelve stamps in their passports, participants earn their very own completion coin—available at any site.

The Military Trails of Missouri Program was created in partnership with Missouri’s National Veteran Memorial (MNVM), with Missouri Humanities awarding MNVM a $33,000 grant in support of the coins and passports. Funding

Program materials are now available, just in time for summer, to offer an educational and family-friendly Missouri vacation or multiple-day road trip! To learn more and to begin your adventure, visit: mohumanities.org/military-trails/.

This program is made possible in partnership with several participating locations, including the Battle of Athens State Historic Site, Battle of Lexington State Historical Site, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial, Museum of Missouri Military History, National WWI Museum and Memorial, The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, Veterans Memorial Museum, Wentworth Military Academy Museum, and Wilson Creek National Battlefield. Questions? Contact Lisa Carrico at lisa@mohumanities.org.

Unionville Rotarian Ron Kinzler is pictured with Scotland County Rotarian Alisa Kiger. Submitted by Alisa Kiger

MDC reminds public frogging season runs June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31. Photo credit: MDC

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Division of Fire Safety Urges Caution with Fireworks; Drought Conditions Increase Fire Risks as July Fourth Approaches

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– As drought conditions worsen in Missouri, the Division of Fire Safety is urging Missourians to put fireworks safety first as they prepare for Independence Day celebrations. Over the last three months, the percentage of Missouri considered abnormally dry or in some state of drought has grown from 7.5% to 93.3%, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released June 22.

“Public fireworks displays offer the best sights and are the safest, and this year the fire risk posed by fireworks has increased because of drought conditions in much of Missouri,” State Fire Marshal Tim Bean said. “The risk that sparks from fireworks could lead to grass and natural cover fires is elevated this year. These fires can spread rapidly and pose risks to structures as well. We urge everyone to consider local conditions and use extreme caution if they choose to use consumer fireworks.”

Fireworks also pose a risk of injury. According to data collected by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, in 2022, 324 people in Missouri sought hospital care related to fireworks; 292 of those people were treated in emergency rooms and released; 32 people were admitted to the hospital.

More than 77% of those fireworks injuries occurred in the threeweek period leading up to and following Independence Day (June 21 to July 11, 2022). During that period, 252 people with fireworks injuries sought hospital treatment in emergency rooms or were admitted for inpatient care.

According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission analysis, across the nation, at least nine people died from non-occupational fireworks incidents in 2021.

Missourians who choose to use consumer fireworks should follow these safety tips:

· Confirm fireworks are legal where you live; only purchase fireworks from licensed retailers.

· Only use fireworks in a large open space that is clear of flammable materials. Do not light fireworks in areas where a spark could ignite dry grass, leaves of other flammable materials.

· Always have a garden hose or a bucket of water nearby in case of a fire.

· Always keep young children away from fireworks; if teens are permitted to handle fireworks, they should be closely supervised by an adult; always wear eye protection.

· Only light fireworks one at a time; never try to re-light fireworks that have malfunctioned

· Dispose of fireworks by soaking them in water and leaving them in a trash can.

· Never shoot fireworks off from a glass jar or container.

· Never use fireworks while consuming alcohol.

· Never store fireworks from season to season.

Fireworks sales at licensed seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10.

Through June 21, the Division of Fire Safety had issued 1,127 permits to seasonal retailers. DFS conducts safety inspections at fireworks retailers, including checking to make sure they sell only legally-permitted consumer fireworks, that they have at least two exits, are equipped with fire extinguishers, and that fireworks tents have been treated with fire retardant chemicals.

About 11,500 people were in incidents involving fireworks across the U.S. in 2021.

Across the nation, July 4th is not only the busiest day of the year for fireworks, it’s the

busiest day of the year for fires. About 40 percent of Independence Day structure fires are the result of fireworks, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Across the U.S. in 2018, fireworks started an estimated 19,500 fires, including 1,900 structure fires, 500 vehicle

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Widad Returns to Bixler 108

Camela Widad will perform at Bixler 108 Listening Room on Friday, June 30. Submitted by Tom Keedy

Singer songwriter Camela Widad returns to the Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, MO on Friday June 30, 2023. From Spring Green, Wisconsin, and having grown up there, she was exposed at an early age to country and blues tinged with a hint of rock and it comes out in her music. Widad is a little bit saintly and a little bit rock and roll with a voice that at times is like honey and at other times like fire. When you are compared to Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow and Patsy Cline, there is no doubt that the music world needs to pay attention.

This will be Widad’s third appearance at the Bixler. “Last year Camela closed her show with an acapella version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” that brought the house down and resulted in a standing ovation with the audience asking for more. Judy Garland would have been jealous,” said Tom Keedy, who books the artists for The Bixler. “And you can expect this years show to be just a

good.” Keedy added. Widad’s honors and recognitions in the music industry include “Best Composer” with the American Golden Picture International Film Festival; Best Americana Artist 2022 Central Pennsylvania Music Awards; Falcon Ridge Folk Festival/Grassy Hill Stage Emerging Artist 2015. In addition, her song, “Take Me By The Hand” off of the album Before You’re Gone is featured in the Indie Short Film “Orphan Doll” written and directed by Healy Lange. Camela’s web site is www.CamelaWidad. com or check her out on Facebook or any of the online music streaming services.

Wanting more of the Listening Room series?

Here are the shows after Camela Widad: July 2—Good News Community Chorus with their patriotic cantata; July 7--Alice Wallace; July 14 Gold Pine (Ben and Kassie Wilson; and July 21 Sophia Talvik. And don’t forget, on the first Thursday of each monthThe Local Legends, take the stage at the Bixler 108 Listening Room. For additional information go to The Bixler 108 Facebook page or contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail.com. There is no admission charge, but donations are appreciated so that we can continue to present great artists like Camela Widad.ney

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Remembering Veterans Who Made the Supreme

Sacrifice

might have been killed came in a letter from John Stanton, who was in the same company. In that letter he said he saw Wilbur go down before a hail of machine gun bullets and that he heard the following day that he had been killed. The name was censored out, but it could be deciphered as to who was meant.

Wilbur C. Odam was the first soldier from Putnam County to die in WW I.

Wilbur Clarence

Odam was one of the first men from Putnam County to volunteer for service in WW I, he was also one of the first from the county to pay the ultimate sacrifice. Corporal Odam was killed in action leading his men in the face of machine gun fire in the Argonne Offensive on September 27, 1918.

Odam, the son of William G. and Maggie Odam, was born on July 11, 1888, in Putnam County. He entered the service as a private in Company G of the Missouri Guard at Bethany, MO. On June 27, 1917, he was assigned to Co. G 139th Infantry. He was engaged in the following battles, advancing to the rank of Corporal, Grand Ballon Sector 19-28 June 1918, Wesserling Sector, July 16 to September 21, 1918, St. Mihiel offensive 13-16 of September 1918, Argonne Offensive, September 26 until the date he was killed. Odam was first buried in France and later shipped to Unionville for burial.

In recognition of his sacrifice, the Unionville American Legion Post 34 is named after him.

His father William G. Odam was in the Civil War from 1861 until the close of war. Andrew Nicholes, Moses Odam, and Jacob Odam, uncles of Wilbur, also served in the Civil War. Moses Odam died at the Battle of Shiloh.

The following is Wilbur C. Odam’s obituary from the November 6, 1918, edition of The Unionville Republican.

FIRST PUTNAM COUNTY BOY KILLED IN ACTION

The sad intelligence came Monday morning that Wilbur Clarence Odam had been killed in action on September 27th in France. It is evident that he was engaged in the hot fighting which began on September 26th northwest of Verdun where the Americans began to break the Hun resistance in the most vital part of the whole front and where occurred the most vicious fighting.

The first hint that Wilbur

Wilbur was one of the first to volunteer from this county, and he joined Co. G. which was the old National Guard company at Bethany, Mo. This was made a part of the 39th Infantry, and was trained at Camp Doniphan from which place they were taken overseas. This division – the 35th – was one of the first composed of Nathional Guardsmen and drafted men to see service at the front, and Wilbur had gone through several attacks before his last one. He was an excellent soldier, which his record proves. He enlisted as a private, and it was not long until he had won his way to Corporal, which position he held at his death. …

He was of a quiet and unassuming nature and made friends easily. His character was of the

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highest and he was every inch a man in the best sense of the word. He was proud to be able to go to the front and do his part in this world crisis, and his letters to his parents breathe a deep patriotism seldom equaled. Since death had to claim him it probab ly found him just as he wished – in action, fighting for honor and safety of his country. He is the first Putnam County boy to be killed in action so far as is known, and while his death is a source of keen sorrow to all who knew him, yet since it had to be his name will have a peculiar honor. The entire county feels a share in this great loss, and recognizes keenly that he gave his life willingly for all of us. No higher honor can come to any man.

Sources:

“Wilbur C. Odam.”

Filed by T. J. Patterson, Clerk. 15 December 1919. Soldier Biography and Service Record, WWI, Putnam County History of Putnam County, Missouri, 2013 Putnam County Historical Society, 2013. Unionville Republican, 6 November 1918

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Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

June 28, 1883 –Gainesville had no public school. The teacher quit and no one would take his place. I’ll bet there was more to this story.

June 29, 1885 – In a special election for City Marshall in Butler, the Republican (the incumbent) candidate was ahead when it was discovered that someone took part of the uncounted ballots. The city council stopped the counting and went ahead to appoint the Democrat candidate even though he was trailing when the proceedings were stopped.

June 30, 1870 – The famous steamboat race began between the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee. This was a 1200mile upstream race to St. Louis. The record of 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes still stands today for steamboats.

July 1, 1861 – A “brilliant comet was visible”

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July 3, 1897 – An inventor in St. Louis was hoping to build a trolley car which would be carried by a cigar-shaped balloon and take passengers between St. Louis and Chicago.

July 4, 1880 – Marshfield, MO had an Independence Day celebration and parade. Now that parade stands as the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration in America.

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A Look Back: Putnam County in the News

The following items were excerpted from the June 27, 1923, edition of The Unionville Republican. One hundred years ago, the “drought” in the news was not the lack

of rain, but the lack of liquor on foreign ships departing from the United States. With Prohibition in full force, the US maintained they had the right to seize alcohol off

foreign ships entering US harbors and with the sale of alcohol prohibited, the ships could not restock before departure. In more local news, plans were progressing for the construction of the courthouse and a system for dealing with wastewater was being considered. In hindsight, it is a little troubling that the proposed system would handle only “practically all” of the effluvia.

SEWER SYSTEM BEING TALKED

With the need of a sewer system becoming more and more apparent as the town is being modernized there is growing a sentiment that such a system should be provided for in Unionville as soon as possible. The new court house makes it advisable to have a system, not to mention the fact that such a system has been needed for a long time as a safeguard for health.

A representative of the Henningson Engineering company was called before the City Council and others last Friday, and the question was gone into as thoroughly as possible. He had gone over the ground carefully and gave what information he could based upon that. However, he pointed out that it would be necessary to make a survey of the city before absolutely accurate information could be had. He gave it as his opinion that a complete system sufficient for our purpose could be had for around 45 to 50 thousand dollars.

Two or three or more plans for such a system are possible, but the best one as well as the most economical one cannot be fully determined until after the ground has been surveyed and the systems worked out carefully. Off hand the representative was of the opinion that it would be possible to dispose of practically all the sewage with one disposal plant, and this would lessen the cost materially. It would

probably be necessary to make one 18 or 20 foot cut, but with the machinery now in use this would be no problem. ***

ARCHITECTS HERE LAST WEEK

The County Court set last Thursday as the time when it would receive proposals from architects with reference to the construction of the new court house. Nine first were represented, and each made its proposition. Since that time the Court has had the matter under advisement, and has reached no decision with respect to its choice of firms or terms. The terms ranged all the way from two to six per cent, but the higher ones generally offered to keep a man on the job every day, while the cheaper ones plan to visit the job frequently as it progresses.

The Court visited several court houses on its trip last week. The following ones were visited: Princeton, Trenton, Chillicothe, Carrollton, Marshall, Boonville, Jefferson City, Fulton, Mexico, Macon and Kirksville. The buildings at Princeton, Chillicothe and Boonville appear to have made the best impression. The Court has not yet fully decided upon what the new building shall include, although this will be governed largely by the mater of cost. It is seeking to find the most desirable combination for the amount of money available.

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STATE MAY REDUCE ROAD COSTS

Acting under the power granted by the present road law the State Highway Board is considering the advisability of condemning cement, sand and stone plants with the idea of operating them. There appears to be much evidence that a combination exists among the producers of these materials, and that the prices are being boosted artificially. The

state has available about two million dollars to operate the plants with. Another plan suggested is to place these plants in the hands of small producers and have the state to pay the operating expenses. This is believed to be a quicker plan of reaching success than to bring suits. ***

LIVONIA TO CELEBRATE

Livonia is making plans for a great celebration on the Fourth of July at that place. So far as we have learned this is the only place in Putnam county which will celebrate, though many towns surrounding the county will do so. The Livonia band was here Monday advertising the celebration, a played a delightful program in the park about noon. A good program has been arranged by the Livonia people, and a great crowd is expected to be present. A hot baseball game is promised for the afternoon.

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OILING NOT YET BEGUN

Although the oil has been on track here for about a week the men who do the work of oiling the streets have not yet arrived. Mayor Brown took the matter up with the home office at Des Moines, Ia., and was told that a crew would be sent here from Browning. They are expected Thursday of this week, with a slight possibility they may arrive today.

The work of oiling will not require long, according to information had, but there is need to have it done on account of the dust. The crews seem to be behind their schedule. If the work can begin Thursday the oiling may be finished by the end of the week so far as the first oiling is concerned.

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TO TEST LIQUOR RULING

The Olympic, one of the largest of the float-

ing palaces which cross the Atlantic, last week sailed for New York with a large quantity of liquor under seal. The plan is to sail squarely into New York harbor, and if the seals are broken and the liquor taken to take the question up in the courts for direct settlement. The plan was not arranged with the idea of being irritating but to seek a quick solution of the present misunderstanding. Another plan being worked out is to establish a floating warehouse out about 12 miles from the American shore, and stock up from that for the return trip to Europe.

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MANAGE TO SURVIVE THE DROUGHT

The ruling of the United States with respect to the use and possession of liquors on foreign vessels while in our waters has not created so much trouble as was anticipated in many quarters. The vessels sell all they want or can until they reach American waters, then they have their supplies exhausted, as the supply is based upon demand before the vessel leaves Europe. Many of the passengers are gloriously soused when the vessels reach here because of their efforts to drink up the entire supply before landing.

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HEARD THE PRESIDENT

Quite a number of Unionville people listened to President Harding’s speech in Kansas City last Friday evening. The speech was heard quite plainly here over the radio. The one belonging to Dr. O. R. C. McCalment was stationed with the loud speaker on the street, and a crowd quickly gathered in the park and gave close attention to the speech.

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Graves Introduces Legislation to Provide Reliable & Affordable Energy to Missouri Families

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– Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) introduced legislation to help provide stable energy rates and a reliable energy grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), including Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

“Missouri’s rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities have worked with the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) to provide affordable and reliable electricity to Missouri families for over 80 years,” said Graves. “But the way SWPA is set up, droughts and other disruptions can cause rate spikes that are passed on to co-ops and municipalities that have no choice but to increase electric rates on Missouri families. This common sense legislation creates a revolving fund to fix that problem—giving SWPA the stable funding necessary to plan longterm infrastructure improvements, avoid costly rate spikes, and lower customer rates.”

The SWPA, part of the Department of Energy, markets power produced by federal hydropower projects, including Clarence Cannon Dam and Harry S. Truman Dam, to electric cooperatives and municipal utilities in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act would give the SWPA the authority to operate on a self-funding, revolving Treasury fund to help provide long-term stability to SWPA. This would provide the certainty and stable funding SWPA needs to plan long-term infrastructure improvements and avoid drastic and unnecessary spikes in power rates charged to electric cooperatives and municipal utilities in an extreme or multi-year regional drought.

The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act is supported by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Missouri Public Utilities Association, Southwestern Power Resources Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and American Public Power Association.

“Missouri’s rural electric cooperatives thank Congressman Graves for leading this effort to provide more reliable and affordable electricity for Missouri families. When no one else would, Missouri’s electric cooperatives answered the call to provide power to every farm and every home in every corner of this state. Now, this bill ensures we can keep providing affordable, reliable electric service to Missouri families for decades to

come.” – Caleb Jones, CEO/Executive Vice President of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives

“The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act brings federal hydropower into the 21st Century. MPUA applauds Congressman Graves for his leadership in recognizing this vitally important renewable energy generation not only as part of Missouri’s rich history but also for its future to provide cost-based power for generations to come. We look forward to working with Congressman Graves toward the enactment of this innovative legislation.”John Twitty, President & CEO, Missouri Public Utilities Alliance

“Federal hydropower is a vital, reliable renewable energy source for the state of Missouri and throughout the region. We are grateful for Congressman Graves’ support for this legislation that will help cut unnecessary red tape and keep energy prices affordable for the members we serve.” – Brian Ackermann, SPRA Board President and Vice President of Portfolio Management at Associated Electric Cooperative.

“Federal hydropower is a reliably renewable generation resource. This legislation recognizes the value of protecting that resource throughout the six-state region, making sure that these important assets are maintained. This legislation would go a long way toward ensur-

ing grid reliability and affordably throughout the region for millions of homes, farms and small businesses. I thank Congressman Graves for introducing this important bill that represents good business sense.” – Nicki Fuller, Executive Director, Southwestern Power Resources Association

“NRECA supports the Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act. The self-financed revolving loan fund authorized by this bill would allow the Southwestern Power Administration to better manage infrastructure needs while being more responsive to market conditions and electric demands created by extreme weather events.”

– National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

“The American Public Power Association applauds the introduction of the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Since 1943, notfor-profit public power utilities and rural electric cooperatives have successfully partnered with the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) to bring reliable hydropower produced at Army Corps dams to millions of customers in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. While SWPA customers pay all costs of generating and transmitting the electricity in their power rates, a complicated funding process has increasingly failed to provide the financial certainty necessary to steady power rates to customers during drought and ex-

treme weather events. The Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act would streamline this process in a manner that would help avoid rate spikes and economic hardship for communities served by public power utilities and rural electric cooperatives while continuing to en-

sure that SWPA customers pay all costs associated with generating and transmitting hydropower produced at Corps dams. It is a win-win for the federal government and communities served by not-for-profit electric utilities.” – American Public Power Association

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Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

DROUGHT UPDATE

I hate to keep doing this but as of Thursday as I write this, almost all of Putnam County and much of the northeast corner of Missouri is in a D3 or extreme drought. The middle portion of Missouri is as well. I have talked about MU extension’s drought resources and they are now on the main page, www. extension.missouri.edu, so is easier to find. As stated last week, a good rain that they got in the southwest portion of our county and Newtown is still the best solution.

LIVESTOCK AND PET CARE

Our extremely dry and warm conditions are not only hard on us but on livestock and pets. Livestock need good, clean water available to them at all times. Water requirements for beef cattle and other animals increases during warmer (80-100 degrees). For example, a mature beef cow needs 20 to 25 gallons per day in those temperatures. Do not forget the bull(s) either as mature bulls need about the same amount, yearling bulls a little less. A 600-pound growing animal still needs about 15 gallons per day. The water needs to be clean and fresh too. Farm animals need shade and good forage availability also. This would be a great year to test your hay as well.

Do not forget about your pets either. They must have fresh, clean

water daily also. I know from a personal note that I change my water for my 3 dogs three times a day right now. Smaller dogs (under 15 pounds) require around a normal glass of water but bigger dogs (50 pounds) require 2 gallons a day. In the hot, dry weather do not forget about shelter and shade for them and cats too. I saw a nice calculator for dogs at https:// www.nomnomnow.com/ learn/article/dog-water-calculator but could not find a cat one. I am sure they exist too.

REMINDERS

Fairs and livestock shows are getting here quickly so keep up. Some are online or you can contact the extension office in your county. They have information on more every day so contact your local office. Some such as NEMO (Kirksville) and state fairs (Missouri and Iowa) are online).

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MDC Encourages Public to Water and Mulch Trees During Extreme Drought

Supervisor Russell Hinnah. “Water taken up by tree roots feeds the tree and transpires through the leaves. A mature tree can move hundreds of gallons of moisture a day!”

When trees lose moisture through leaves and are not able to replace it, water stress develops. Windy conditions can even accelerate this stress. Water stress may not kill a tree outright, but it could weaken a tree and predispose it to other insect and disease problems. Water stress also reduces fruit and nut production.

Hinnah advises people to water and mulch trees to help them through the drought.

“Trees and shrubs replenish water loss overnight and early in the day, so watering anytime except afternoon works best,” he said. “It stresses the tree less and less water evaporates.”

the trunk to the drip lines where the longest limbs end.”

Apply the equivalent of about two-inches of rainfall per week.

Implementing a watering plan, especially for newly-planted tree seedlings, is critical to trees’ survival during Missouri’s ongoing drought. Photo credit: MDC

Newly-planted trees are most susceptible to water stress.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri continues to experience extreme drought, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to implement a watering plan for trees, especially

newly-planted seedlings. In the urban and suburban forest, where valuable trees shade homes, sidewalks and businesses, watering them now can prevent losing them altogether.

“Living plants are more than 50-percent water,” explained MDC Forestry Field Programs

Symptoms of water stress include leaf droop and the eventual drying and scorching of leaves, resulting in tree canopies turning brown.

“Some trees are dropping leaves to reduce water usage,” said Hinnah. “That doesn’t mean they are dying, but it does mean they’re thirsty and they may have gone dormant. Some species will regrow leaves if watered or if rains return.”

Slowly soaking the ground under the canopy of the tree allows roots more chances to absorb water. Hinnah advises against watering the foliage since it could result in fungal growth on the leaves and sunlight could scorch wet leaves if watered during the day. He also advises against watering a tree through a pipe stuck in the soil. Slow watering will cover a larger area and will reach all the absorbing roots.

“Use a soaker hose, sprinkler, or drip irrigation system,” Hinnah suggested. “For smaller trees, simply poke holes in an old hose or recycle milk jugs or other large containers by poking a few holes in the base and filling them with water. If possible, water from

“If you’re using a sprinkler system, you can estimate this amount of water by placing several small containers under the canopy of your trees,” said Hinnah. “When the average depth in the containers equals two-inches, you’re done with that tree.”

Newly-planted trees are the most susceptible to water stress and should be monitored closely. Many times these trees have lost a percentage of their root system in the digging process and are not very efficient with water uptake.

Applying a ring of mulch around the tree

trunk, not up against the trunk, helps retain moisture. Apply a three-foot-wide circle of mulch about three-inches deep ad keep it about three-inches from the trunk. Mulch keeps soil cool and adds nutrients. Cracks in the soil indicate severe soil drying and add to drought stress for trees by allowing air to reach roots and subsoil to dry them out. Mulching or filling soil cracks with additional soil can help, but simply pushing in the sides of cracked areas can damage surface roots and expose a new layer of soil to sun and wind – creating dryer soil.

For more information on tree care, visit https:// mdc.mo.gov/treesplants/tree-care.

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