Sonya See, WHNP, is now seeing patients at the Putnam County Rural Health and Specialty Clinic (660-947-7373). Her patients are primarily women, beginning at the age of puberty through end of life. Sonya has much experience in women’s health, having worked 20 years as a labor and delivery nurse prior to obtaining her nurse practitioner degree.
Sonya is based at the Scotland County Hospital; outreach clinics have been started in Unionville and Milan. Between 75 and 100 babies are delivered at the Scotland County Hospi-
tal each year.
Sonya explained to Rotarians that much of Missouri is considered to be a women’s health desert and there has been an uptick in maternal deaths. A grant for telehealth medicine for women’s health issues has been submitted which would provide much needed equipment for the outreach clinics.
Sonya’s advice to women is to go to a practitioner for well visits and just have conversation about various issues, including menopause, urinary leakage, etc. She said there are treatments available for many issues that can be life changing.
WW II Veteran Ernie Otto to be 4th of July Parade Grand Marshall
Submitted by Rick Clark
Ernest (Ernie) Otto is the Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July Parade this year. The parade begins on Thursday at 6:00 PM on the south side of the City Park and goes south to 136, then to and around the square before traveling north and back to the east side of the square.
Ernest D. Otto was born on February 8, 1925, on his family farm near Des Moines, Iowa. Ernie was the only child of Archie and Hazel Otto of Des Moines, Iowa. Ernie says that they raised everything on that farm – beef cattle, several dairy cows, hogs, chickens, and numerous others.
Ernie worked on the family farm until he was 18 years old and then joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, which years later became the United States Air Force. He joined the Air Corps in 1943 as a cadet. At that time, the U.S. had been in WWII for a couple of years since Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Ernie served as an airman in the Air Corps for three years from 1943 until the spring of 1946.
Ernie served all of his time overseas in Italy as a guided missle and radar specialist.
In late July or early August 1945, Ernie earned some leave time to return to Des Moines and marry his longtime sweetheart, Sylvia French on August 3, 1945. This changed everything for Ernie, Syl-
Ernie Otto, WW II Veteran, will serve as this year’s 4th of July Parade Grand Marshall. At age 99, Otto still actively farms near Lemons raising cattle and crops. via and the United States. Ernie was ordered no to return to the war in Italy but to report to an Army base in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to await further developments in the war.
The good thing about the move was that since they were married, Sylvia got to go with him to Sioux Falls.
WW II officially ended on September 2, 1945, when Japan signed surrender papers aboard the USS Missouri. Some 40,000 soldiers joined Ernie and Sylvia in South Dakota waiting for discharge papers. Ernie received his honorable discharge from the Air Corps in April of 1946.
After the war, in the spring of 1946, Ernie and Sylvia returned to the family farm in Des Moines where they raised
their five children: Howard, Ann, Dwayne, Steve and Nancy. Ernie and Sylvia in the next many years bought and sold several farms in Missouri and Iowa. Ernie says that if he still owned all the farms that he once owned, he would be a rich man.
Ernie was proud of his farms and hosted the Farm Journal Progress Show in 1980 on his farm near Des Moines, Iowa.
Ernie and Sylvia purchased a farm near Lemons, MO, in 1974 and had his family members arm it until they moved to the Lemons farm in 1981. They sold the Iowa farm to a grandson
Otto...
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Putnam County Ministerial Alliance Church in the Park, Sunday, July 7 @ 6:00 pm in the Lion’s Shelter Journal Notes
PC E911 Weather Warning Testing for July 2024 ~ July 5th & 19th (on the first and third Friday of each month).
•Test will be for 2 minutes between 9:00 A.M. and 9:15 A.M.
PC Library Summer Reading Program Winners
Submitted by Christy Allen, PC Public Library Director
The following participants in the PC Public Library Summer Reading Program were prize winners.
Week 1 Winners
Kaspin Anders T-shirt
Chloe Bennett T-shirt
Corrie Couchman Backpack
Whittyn Gallup water bottle
Deion Folsom book
Emmitt Couchman compass
Charlotte Minear book
Bowen Couchman compass
Week 2 Winners
Whittyn Gallup T-shirt
Olivia Weir T-shirt
Deion Folsom backpack
Kaspin Anders water bottle
Sadie Rogers compass
Congratulations, and keep up the good work.
The Unionville Rotary Club donated $100 to the Putnam County Library Summer Reading Program. Rotary Treasurer Kristie Miller (left) is shown with Monica Brown, Summer Reading Program Coordinator.
Shown (left) are Sonya See, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner,
her nurse Tashina Dale.
My Country is His Country
Beautiful, spacious, waving grain, purple mountains, fruited---Katherine Lee Bates chose those words to describe our country, the United States of America. The words present a true picture. I enjoy being a part of this beautiful land. I say “my Country” with pride.
While I enjoy it, I feel a deep-seated anxiety about my joy. Didn’t we “take” this land from someone else? Isn’t that stealing? We refer politely to those Indigenous people as native Americans. I often wonder how our sinful past might be undone. That would be like unscrambling an egg. Then I wonder, to whom did the land belong before the native Americans? And who before them? By digging into this world, we find clues about our ancestors and make educated guesses; but they are guesses.
Do you ever wonder how far back i.e., how many people groups or generations would we need to pass through before God made humankind from the dust of the
earth? At what point of creation would people have the right to say,” My land.” Truthfully, none of us have the right to say, “my land.” All the land belongs to God; He allows us to use it for a little while.
There is rampant heresy visiting our world today called Christian Nationalism. It elevates the world and especially one’s country to the level of worship. No doubt our country can, if it will, do much for its people; but our country is not our God. God gave us a little of His likeness which included dominion over the earth; and it has gone to our head. One might picture Adam and Eve standing before the forbidden tree saying, “This is my garden. What right does God have to tell me what to do with it?”
In a few days, our country will celebrate its 248th anniversary. It is good to celebrate; but when you say, “my country,” remember, it really is not. It is God’s country. I love my country, but I love God more. God first; country second.
Protecting People and Property
June 28, 2024
Dear Friend,
Our neighbors to the north have seen some absolutely devastating floods these past few weeks. With both the Missouri and Mississippi rivers rising to flood stage, folks in North Missouri are on high alert and preparing for possible flooding. While proper precautions are being taken, we pray that levees, new and old, will withstand the flood waters and do the job they were designed to do.
At the same time, Congress took up our biennial water resources legislation which, for our waterways in the Midwest, is heavily focused on flood control and navigation. As the head of the Transportation Committee, I was proud to lead the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), following months of hearings, roundtables and stakeholder input. This widely bipartisan bill gives direction to the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and authorizes important policy changes, studies and projects to improve inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, our nation’s ports and harbors, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure.
My priorities haven’t changed—the focus is people and property, not fish and birds. Environmental efforts shouldn’t take precedence over protecting folks from flooding. This bill ensures that before the Corps can build any projects for the Pallid Sturgeon in the Missouri River, they must ensure that those projects don’t cause flooding, worsen bank erosion, damage the navigation channel or otherwise harm peoples’ lives and livelihoods. If it does, then they have to mitigate those impacts, by changing the plan or making people whole.
It also charts a new path forward to improve flood control on the Upper Mississippi River, something that’s long
overdue. The Upper Mississippi River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study would move towards improving flood protection for communities along the Upper Mississippi River, both in the long term with a system wide plan, as well as looking at individual areas along the river that need attention. It’s been talked about since 1993; it’s time to come together and get it done.
That barely scratches the surface of WRDA 2024, but the bottom line is that it is critical to ensuring that the coun-
try’s water infrastructure needs are addressed. Every two years, we’ve been able to take up this legislation, ensuring the Corps of Engineers stays on the right track, our rivers are being managed correctly and bureaucracy doesn’t stand in the way of common sense. WRDA 2024 delivers for not just folks along our rivers, but for the American people. and I look forward to the House taking it up in the near future.
Sincerely, Sam Graves
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When I was a kid, we always rode our bikes in the parade (with playing cards clipped to the spokes to make it sound really cool) but now I have graduated(?) to my horse. Old Paint and I hope to see you along the parade route and at all the festivities. Been a decent summer so far (if a little dry) but the Fourth always seems to mark the halfway point of summer. Hope you are having a good one. Hope to see you at the parade.
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Sunday, July 7
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Wednesday, July 10
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Missouri May be Holding Unclaimed Property for You: Come Get Your Money
By Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek
During June and July, newspapers across Missouri are publishing tens of thousands of names of people for whom the State Treasurer’s Office is holding unclaimed property totaling more than $1 billion. This is not the state’s money – it is Missourians’ money, and I am committed to returning it to its rightful owner.
Please scan these lists to see if they include your name, or the names of relatives or friends, including those who may are deceased or who no longer live in Missouri.
One in 10 Missourians have unclaimed money, and there are nearly 330,000 unclaimed property accounts, so it is likely you or someone you know is on the list. Even if you don’t find yourself on the list, please still check our database—the listings in this newspaper are for those with over $50 in unclaimed property. You may have some under that value!
It is fast, free and easy
to go online at www. ShowMeMoney.com to find out more information and apply to get your money returned. Just enter your name exactly as it appears in the newspaper list, starting with the last name first.
Since I became State Treasurer in January 2023, my office has returned more than $80 million to its rightful owners. The average amount returned is nearly $300, so it is worth your while to check the database.
Why does the State of Missouri hold unclaimed property? State law requires financial institutions, insurance companies, governmental agencies and many businesses to turn over unclaimed assets to the State Treasurer’s Office after several years of no activity on accounts. This includes cash from bank accounts, stocks and bonds, utility refunds and the contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes.
The vast majority of unclaimed property is cash or the equivalent,
but there are also many items from safety deposit boxes, and these have ranged from valuable jewelry, historical books and documents, even false teeth. There are always surprises. If these items of actual property go unclaimed from the State Treasurer’s Office for several years, they are subject to public auction. This year’s Unclaimed Property Auction will be held July 29-30, starting at 9
a.m. each day, with previews starting July 28.
The auction location is the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, 2546 North Glenstone Avenue, in Springfield. I want to give Missourians back their unclaimed property, and it takes less than 30 seconds to follow up on the lists in community newspapers and check online at www.ShowMeMoney. com
Courthouse -- What is It?
Picture credit: Mary Comstock
This antique has been in the basement of the courthouse for about 100 years and has now been moved to the first floor. This is a sort of ice box that was used to pipe cold water to the water fountains all over the courthouse.
Providing cold water in those days required utilizing blocks of ice that had been harvested in the winter months. An article in the December 9, 1924, Unionville Republican reported that crews had been “putting up ice” for W. A. Shel-
ton. The paper stated, “About 500 tons of very excellent ice of seven to eight inches in thickness were stored away from the Patrick and Shelton ponds. . . Mr. Shelton stated that he desired to put up about 1,500 tons in order to insure ample ice to carry through next season . . “ It is not known how much ice the courthouse used each year.
The Courthouse Centennial Celebration will be held August 30 and 31.
COLUMBIA, Mo., June 27, 2024 – The Missouri Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced July 31, 2024, as the cut-off date to apply for the next opportunity for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding.
IRA assistance is available to agriculture producers including cropland, pastureland, hayland, and forest landowners who are interested in implementing climate-smart agriculture activities such as cover crop, conservation tillage, wetland restoration, prescribed grazing, nutrient management, tree planting, and more.
NRCS accepts CSP applications on a continuous basis, but applications are ranked and funded by enrollment period, which have application cut-off dates that are set by each state. Applications received after the cut-off date will automatically be considered during the next funding cycle. Agricultural producers can submit applications at local NRCS offices.
For more information about NRCS programs and assistance, visit the www.mo.nrcs.usda.gov or contact the NRCS office serving your county. NRCS employees in county offices can provide more information about how to apply for benefits offered by NRCS.
Applications will be processed using ACT NOW, which allows NRCS to expedite approving and obligating ranked applications in a designated ranking pool when the application meets or exceeds a state-determined minimum ranking score and meets program requirements.
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that keeps it in the Otto name for many years to come.
Earnie and Sylvia raised cattle and crops on the Lemons farm as Ernie still does today at age 99.
Sylvia and Ernie were together for 73 years util her passing in 2017. Ernie says Sylvia was the only girl that he ever dated, and they were together through the thick and thin of it over the many years.
Ernie still takes care of his cattle and farm to-
day. Baling hay, fixing fence, feeding cattle, he does it all. Ernie also has his private pilot’s license. Just a not that Ernie comes from a long line of family members that have served their country. Ernie’s dad served in WW I, Ernie served in WW II, two sons and a son-in-law served in Vietnam.
Ernie, from everyone thanks for your service, and thanks for being a part of our community.
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Friday July 26 - 7pm The HawtThornes (K P & Johnny Hawthrone) - Nashville
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This artifact was recently moved from the courthouse basement to the first floor.
Lillian Pauley
Tommy Rowland, Sr.
Tommy Lee Rowland, Sr., 84, of rural Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville, Missouri ,during the late hours of the night, June 22, 2024, due to injuries following a fall.
Tom Rowland, Sr. was born July 18, 1939, in Omaha, Missouri, to Arthur and Mable Rowland; who preceded him in death. He was raised in the Omaha, Missouri, rural area. He graduated from Livonia High School in 1957. He was valedictorian of his eighth-grade class.
Tom has worked numerous jobs such as the coal mine in his younger years, the brick plant in Ottumwa, Iowa. He and his family moved back to Missouri in 1973 and took on farming and working at Missouri Mining. He later ended up working with Martin Marietta, and then Ideal Ready-Mix before retiring.
Tom was an avid reader. He passed on his love of reading to his grandchildren and great grandchildren who enjoyed sitting on his lap for hours enjoying their time together. He loved spending time with his family, especially the little ones. He also had a love of gardening, planting both vegetables and
flowers.
He married Janet J. (Crawford), Rowland on July 18, 1959, who survives. To this union were born three children Tommy (Bud and Brenda) Rowland, Jr., Bill and Debra J. (Rowland), Smith, and Bill and Kathy L. (Rowland) Behrendt. He was blessed with eight grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He especially had a place in his heart for all children. And all the children held him dear.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ted Rowland, and sister Linda (Rowland) Klingsmith, and brother-in-law Floyd Klingsmith, a small nephew Floyd W. Klingsmith, niece Cindy (Klingsmith) Blankenship, his father and mother-in-law, John and Josephine Crawford and his sisters-in-law, Rosella Robison and Rose Crawford, a sonin-law Bill Smith, and a great-granddaughter Macy Dee Rowland. He was a special man with a really kind heart who loved all. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
Honorary pallbearers were Steven Rowland, WesLee Rowland, Bradley Rowland, Tyler Behrendt, and Jerad Smith. Celebration of Life was held at the Hartford Baptist Church June 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Dinner was served at the church following service. The family asks in lieu of flowers that monetary donations go to the Putnam County Library in Unionville, MO.
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The Unionville Historic Square Inc. is accepting bids for Demolition of a block structure approximately 12’ x 16’x15’ tall and Demolition of a brick chimney approximately 4’x4’x28’ tall Construction of a concrete block wall approximately 16’ x 16’ For information and to view the property contact Tom Keedy 660-626-7803
Lillian Marie Pauley, age 72, of Silverdale, Washington, passed away at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale on November 18, 2023, surrounded by family & friends.
Lillian was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Leatha Mae and James Avis Pauley. She’s preceded in death by her parents and brothers Lester & Michael Pauley.
Surviving family members include sister Katherine Pauley of Silverdale, brother Anthony Pauley of San Antonio, Texas, daughters Heather Pauley and Andrea Carter of Sil-
verdale, grandchildren Lucas Carter of Silverdale, Gabe Carter of Port Orchard, WA, Spencer and Quinlan Pauley of Silverdale, and several nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Lillian loved music, art and genealogy. She overcame a fear of flying because she wanted to explore family history internationally, specifically Wales, Ireland and Scotland. She also loved celestial events and was always ready to run outside to catch a full moon or chase after a comet.
A family service will be held at Sprigg Cemetery in Lucerne, MO, on Saturday, July 13, at 11:00 a.m.
Donations should be sent to Sprigg Cemetery “In Memory of Lillian Pauley.”
Sprigg Cemetery 131 Oak St. Galt, MO. 64641
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Shiela Davis
Shiela Fonda Davis, 75, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on June 29th, 2024.
Shiela was born in Ottumwa, IA, on April 6th, 1949, the daughter of Wilford Rick and Hildred Daniels. Shiela and her sisters were raised by their grandparents, John and Mattie Rick from an early age. On November 12th, 1966 ,Shiela Rick married Larry Davis in Livonia, MO, and two daughters were born to this union. Larry preceded her in death in 2019. Shiela was a simple private lady. She enjoyed her trips to the library to pick out mystery novels, crossword puzzles, and being the caregiver of her extended family. Sheila took part in babysitting her grandchildren as a substitute for daycare, so a close bond was forever formed and appreciated. Those grandchildren were Shiela’s whole world. Shiela is survived by her two daughters, Robin Hirst and husband Doug of Unionville, MO, and Kim Harris and her husband Bob of Jacksonville, MO. Shiela’s surviving grandchildren are Whitney Hirst and significant other Brandon Nix of Unionville, MO, and Bryan Harris and wife Shelby of Jacksonville, MO. Shiela is also survived by two great grandchildren, Schylar Hirst and Walker Nix and a sister, Winnie McKinley and husband Gary of Ibera, MO. In addition to her husband, parents, and grandparents, Shiela was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Rick.
A graveside service with family and friends present was held for Shiela at the Unionville Cemetery on July 1st, 2024 at 2:00 pm under the direction of Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home.
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Jerry Ross, 79, of Lucerne, Missouri, passed away at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a brief struggle with cancer.
Jerry Wayne Ross was born in Putnam County, Missouri, on February 13, 1945, the son of Lester and Mary (Kusyak) Ross, who preceded him in death. He was raised in the Lucerne area and graduated from Newtown-Harris High School in 1963. He worked for Bill Lutze at the filling station in Lucerne, the Western Auto in Unionville and as a supervisor at McGraw-Edison in Centerville, Iowa, for a while after High School. Jerry married Sandra Stark in Lucerne on May 6, 1967. He and Sandy spent almost their entire married life in Lucerne
where Jerry served on the town board for many years. He went to work at the Missouri Department of Transportation in 1980 and retired from there after 24 years of service, rising to the position of supervisor in the road maintenance department. Jerry’s “hobby” was working on his farm. He enjoyed a variety of livestock over the years – sheep, chickens, and pigs – but his greater enjoyment was in raising beef cattle. He was known to get to his farm early and enjoyed his time spent there. Jerry had an easy laugh and big smile. He was friendly and loved his family and his community.
Jerry is survived by his wife Sandy of the home and by his three children: Tracey (Steve) Peterson of Smithville, Missouri, Stephanie (Mark) Perkins of Clark, Missouri, and Bryan (Leanne) Ross of Clark, Missouri. His six grandchildren are Morgan Ross, Mason Ross, Bradley (Kathryn) Peterson, Dustin Peterson, Justin Peterson, and Kylie Perkins and his two great grandchildren are Emily and Travis Peterson.
Jerry was also preceded in death by his
In Loving Memory of Steffany A. Tuder
Daughter of Betty & Calvin Casady Sister of Scott Casady
December 2, 1954 ~ June 16, 2024
I am home in Heaven, dear ones. Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In the everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand, Do it now, while life remaineth… You shall rest in God’s own land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting Oh, the joy to see you come.
Thank you
The family of Steffany Tuder would like to thank everyone who gave flowers, cards, food, telephone calls ans kept us in your prayers during this sad and difficult time.
Betty and Scott Casady
brother, Jay Lee Ross. His mother and fatherin-law, two brothers-inlaw and one sister-in-law also preceded Jerry in death.
Graveside services for Jerry will take place at the Lucerne Cemetery at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 6, 2024, with visitation at Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville from 10:00
– 11:00 the same day as the service. Interment will be at the Lucerne Cemetery.
Memorials may be made payable to the Lucerne Cemetery or the American Cancer Society and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.
Glen Smith
Glen Smith, 93, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Glen Keith Smith was born in Greencastle, Missouri, on November 4, 1930. He was the youngest of six children born to Edgar and Verda (Jackson) Smith. He attended school in Unionville and worked on local farms throughout his early years. Glen joined the United States Marine Corps in 1952 and served until 1954 when he returned to Unionville and
worked for the Missouri State Highway Department.
Glen married Donna Peek in 1954. They had two children, Steve, born in 1955, and Cheryl, born in 1960. He moved his family to Orange, California, in 1959, where Glen became a tile mason, and worked for pool builders. In the early 1970’s Glen went into business with his son Steve until Glen’s retirement in the early 1990’s. Glen and Donna returned to Unionville for five years, then back to California where Donna passed away in 1998. He remained in California until 2005. Glen was reunited with Mary Roof in 2005. They were married in September of 2005, and lived together just outside of Unionville until Mary’s passing in 2010. Except for two and a half years, Glen has remained in Unionville. He entered the Putnam County Care Center in the fall of 2021 where he resided until his passing.
Throughout Glen’s
life family was most important. He had many hobbies including collecting antiques, John Wayne memorabilia, and Keen Kutter Tools. His family will remember Glen as a great and loving man, husband, father, grandfather, great and great-great grandfather. He will also be remembered as a kind and nice person and an all-around “good ‘ol boy.”
The family greatly appreciates the care and friendship Glen experienced from both staff and residents at the Putnam County Care Center and the Putnam County Memorial Hospital.
Glen is survived by sisters-in-law Buel Peek and Phyllis Peek. He is also survived by his children, Cheryl (Bill) Sherry and Lori Smith. His grandchildren are Adria Smith, Jesslyn (Cody) Ray, Leah (Korey) Smith, and Mikki (Omar) Zabalawi; great grandchildren are Ryan and Baylee Smith, Dylan Paesani, Hailey, Devin, and Noah Ray, Jorian, Tatum, and Evalie Smith, Zander and Zara Zabalawi; great-great grandchildren are Cooper Smith and Margaret Smith. Glen’s surviving nieces and nephews are Rick amd Sandy, Bobby, Debbie, Sonny and Vicki Smith, Gail Duffy, Darlene and Samantha Norton, Shirley and Bart Durham, Larry and Pat Parsons, Brian and Julie, John and Missy, Marsha, Dexter and Sandie Peek, Mark Brazeal, and Marcy and Ron Lang. He is also survived by lifelong friend Gary Davis. Glen’s surviving stepchildren are Eileen
and Bob Byte, Linda and Steve Harlan, Carolyn Roof, Dale and Brandi Roof, and Donna Roof. Surviving step grandchildren are Tracy and Rob Byte, Megan and Nick Gicinto, Rachel and Grant Gillbane, Nick and Becca, Seth, Brett and Emily, Caleb, Josh and Sarah, Katie, and Ben Roof, Ben Schreiber, Mason and Sara Harlan, and Preston and Katie Harlan. Sixteen step great grandchildren and three step greatgreat grandchildren also survive.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Verda Smith; his brothers Howard, Bob and Ralph Smith and Billy Don Duffy (raised as a brother); sisters Geraldine Norton and Greta Duffy St. Clair and their spouses; his wife Donna (Peek) Smith of 44 years; his son Steve Smith; his wife Mary Roof Smith of five years; stepson Richard Roof; brothers and sisters-inlaw Eugene and Dora Parsons, Jean Peek, Bill and Buel Peek, Mary Lou and Lynn Brazeal, the Norton Family; special friends Loye and Marilyn Jarman; and many others.
A Celebration of Life for Glen Smith, 93, of Unionville, Missouri, will be at the Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home at 10:30 on Monday, July 8, 2024. Memorials may be made payable to the PC Café & Resource Center and entrusted with the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.
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When: July 13th, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 PM Where: Broadlawn Baptist Church, 419 S. 19th, Unionville, MO
You are invited to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Walter and Kathy (Barnett) Griffen at Boradlawn Baptist church in Unionville, MO, Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 2:004:00 PM.
Walter and Kathy met during their college years at Northeast Missouri College (now Truman University) and were united in marriage at Hamilton Street Baptist Church, Kirksville, MO, July 6, 1974. In 1978, they moved to Unionville where Walter began teaching at Putnam County Schools and pastoring Hartford Baptist Church. Kathy continued to work at Hy-Vee Kirksville for several years, then transferring to the Centerville, IA, store.
Walter and Kathy are the parents of Rachael Griffen, of the home; Leana Stanley and husband Ryan of St. Louis, MO; and Cara Maddock and husband Joe of Arnold, MO. They have 10 grandchildren: Alex, Sarah, and Luke Miller; Skyler, Nevin, Gavyn, and Gideon Stanley; Carter, Colton and Griffen Maddock.
Walter was a Baptist pastor for 47 years in the Northeast Missouri area, 42 of those years being in Putnam County, and still continues to preach in the area as needed. He taught for Putnam County Schools for 31 years, retiring in 2009 and has driven a school bus for Putnam County for the past seven years.
Kathy worked 42 years as a cashier and bookkeeper for Hy-Vee stores in Kirksville, MO, (17 years, (1971-1988) and Centerville, IA, (25 years, 1988-2013).
Unionville has been our home for these many
years. We love the community, our church family, and our many friends we have made along the way. Walter continues to fill in at churches from time to time and to catch up on some hobbies. Kathy enjoys crocheting, gardening, canning, being a caregiver for our
daughter, Rachael, and not having to get up at 4:00 AM to go to work every morning.
The couple requests no gifts, but would love to have you stop by and help us celebrate this landmark anniversary in our lives.
Star-Spangled Grilling and Smoking Food Safety Practices Everyone
Needs to Know
WASHINGTON,
June 27, 2024 – On July Fourth, the aroma of barbecue will fill the air as the festivities bring together family and friends to celebrate with quintessential American cooking pastimes: grilling and smoking. Food is the biggest staple when it comes to celebrating Independence Day, aside from the fireworks. Whether you’re sizzling burgers on the grill or slow-cooking ribs in the smoker, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service is urging everyone to take food safety precautions during food preparations.
“Fourth of July is a great time to use the grill and smoker to cook delicious meats and poultry,” said Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban. “Whichever method you use, reduce your risk of foodborne illness by using a food thermometer to measure the safe minimum internal temperature, and reduce cross-contamination by using separate utensils for raw and cooked meat and poultry.”
Here are grilling and smoking food safety tips to keep in mind during your celebratory cookout:
Thaw meat or poultry first. Smoking uses low
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temperatures to cook food, and frozen food would take too long to reach a safe internal temperature before bacteria can start to multiply. Frozen foods can be grilled safely, but they will take longer and may cook unevenly.
Marinate in the refrigerator. Marinating tenderizes and flavors meat and poultry before grilling and smoking. Always marinate in the refrigerator and NOT on the counter. If basting meat and poultry during grilling or smoking, and you want to use some of the marinade as a sauce, you should put aside a portion of the marinade that has not been in contact with the raw meat or poultry. If using a marinade that has already been used on raw meat or poultry, boil first to destroy harmful bacteria.
Keep raw meat and poultry separate. Use different cutting boards and utensils for raw meats and poultry and food that is fully cooked or is ready to eat to avoid cross-contamination with bacteria.
Keep the smoker and grill at a safe temperature. If you are using a smoker or grill to smoke meats, you will need two types of thermometers: one for the food to
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*** NOTICE***
In accordance with Section 138.010, RSMo, notice is hereby given that the Putnam County Board of Equalization (BOE) will convene on Monday, July 15th, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in the County Commissioner’s office. Any persons who would like to file an appeal must do so with the County Clerk’s office no later than July 10th, 2024. To receive an appeal form, please contact the Putnam County Clerk’s office at 947-2674.
2024 Bicycle Rodeo Held
Eight bicycles were given away in the 2024 Bicycle Rodeo drawing. This young winner is all smiles. Submitted by Jill Payne, Health Educator, PC Health Dept.
Submitted by Jill Payne, Health Educator, PC Health Dept.
The Putnam County Health Department hosted a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 22, 2024 on the Unionville Square. Bicycling is considered an aerobic exercise that engages multiple muscle groups, including legs, core and arms. Riding bikes also helps build strength, improves endurance and increases lung capacity. The Bike Rodeo kicked off at 8:00 am with approximately 50 kids and adults participating in the safety course. All participants were fitted for a new helmet, had their bicycle inspected, and completed one of three courses. Other activities included helmet decorating, sidewalk chalk, and tours of emergency vehicles.
The event commenced with a drawing for eight new bicycles. Winners of the new bicycles were
Rylee Lester, Raylynn Shuey, Madalynn Rae, and Kenzlee Kneedler, Arthur Waugh, Porter McCollom, Conrad Carter, and Lathen Lee. The hard work put in by members of the community resulted in a successful event The Putnam County Health Department is grateful to all of the parents and kids who participated, as well as everyone who volunteered their time to work and support the event. A special thank you to Ron and Tracy Effland from Missouri LTAP at S&T for their expertise and use of their bike trailer, City of Unionville, Putnam County Sheriff Department, Unionville City Police Department, Putnam County Ambulance, Unionville Fire Department, Putnam County Health Department Board of Trustees, and Market on the Square.
Who: Walter and
Missouri State Parks Host
Events in Northeast Missouri During July
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 28, 2024
– Summer is here and there’s a lot to do at Missouri state parks and historic sites in northeast Missouri this July.
Friday, July 5, 9-11
p.m.: Dark Sky Program at Thousand Hills State Park
Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a dark sky program. Join the park
team, along with Truman State University faculty, at the park’s Point Shelter to explore the stars and sky above you. Telescopes will be set up, but participants are welcome to bring their own, along with chairs, blankets and binoculars. Thousand Hills State Park is located at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville.
Friday, July 5
through Sunday, July 7: Christmas in July at Crowder State Park
Starting Friday, July 5, campers will transform their campsite into a Christmas wonderland for a chance to win fun prizes.
Saturday’s schedule of events:
10 a.m. – Christmas photo scavenger hunt
Wear your Christmas shirt or other apparel for a race through the campground to see who can find all the Christmas items first!
Noon – Christmas craft
Join park team members at the campground showerhouse to make Christmas crafts.
Noon – Campsite judging
Judges will anonymously go through the campground and decide on winners. However,
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and biennial basis since 2014. WRDA 2024 maintains the regular consideration of this important infrastructure
Facebook viewers will also be allowed to vote for their favorite decorated site.
3 p.m. – Christmas games
Meet at the campground amphitheater for fun games.
6:30 p.m. – Christmas trivia
Campsite decorating contest winners will be announced prior to this trivia contest. Participants can enjoy Christmas treats during the contest.
On Sunday, July 7, campers will pack up their decorations and head back home. Crowder State Park is located at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton.
Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.: Reptile Program at Thousand Hills State Park
Learn why reptiles are important and which ones can be found at the park. You may even meet some live animals. This free program takes place at the amphitheater in Campground 1. Registration is not required and you do not have to be a camper in order to attend. Thousand Hills State Park is located at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville.
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legislation, and it provides Congress the opportunity for input into the projects undertaken by the Corps.
Thank You, PC Café Meal Champions!
JUNE MEAL CHAMPIONS
The P.C. Café appreciates the support of the following businesses, organizations, and individuals for providing meals for the Senior Citizens in Putnam County
JUNE 13- Putnam County Garden Club
JUNE 14 - One to One Pharmacy
JUNE 17-Rinehart Auto Parts
JUNE 19 -Unionville Lions Club
JUNE 21- Farmers Bank- Casual Friday Fund
JUNE 24 - Memory of Eldon & Mary McCormack (Dwaine & Paula McCormack)
JUNE 25 - Anonymous
JUNE 28 - Memory of Ron & Evon Kinzler (Delane Kinzler)
If you are interested in becoming a Meal Champion for older adults, please contact Mary Clapham at the P.C. Café and Resource Center
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determine safe internal temperature and an oven-safe thermometer to monitor that the air temperature in the smoker or grill stays between 225 and 300 F throughout the cooking process.
Cook meats to a safe internal temperature as measured by a food thermometer.
Cook all raw beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 F before removing meat from the heat source. For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming.
Cook all raw ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal to an internal temperature of 160 F.
Cook all poultry to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 F.
Keedy Sworn in as Rotary President
Tom Keedy (center) was sworn in as 2024-2025 president for the Unionville Rotary Club by Eric McGuire 2024-2025 District 6040 Governor. Outgoing President Mary Comstock (left) was recognized for her service as 2023-2024 President by McGuire.
VanGendren
Wins Reserve Junior Champion Showman Honors
These juniors won top honors in their showmanship divisions at the 2024 Missouri Angus Preview Show, June 9 in Sedalia, Mo. Pictured from left are Hesston VanGenderen, Lucerne, reserve junior champion; Burton Hulse, Hannibal, junior champion; Madelyn Sampson, Kirksville, reserve intermediate champion; and Addison Ward, Oak Grove, intermediate champion. Photo by Adam Conover, American Angus Association. VanGenderen showed the Grand Champion Steer. [picture on page 12 of this issue]
Graves-led
Water Resources Bill Includes Important Provisions for North Missouri
Washington, D.C.Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Napolitano (D-CA) introduced H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) earlier this week and it was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today. The bill now awaits consideration by the full House.
WRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. These are locally-driven projects that also deliver regional and national benefits for strengthening our global competitiveness and supply chain, growing the economy, moving goods throughout the country, protecting communities from flooding, and more. Safe and reliable water infrastructure plays a central role in keeping our economy and supply chain moving, while also protecting life and property. That’s exactly what this bill provides, and that’s why WRDA delivers,” said Chairman Graves. “This bill also makes commonsense reforms to streamline proj-
ect development processes at the Corps and empower local, non-federal project sponsors, which will allow water resource projects to get done faster and at a lower cost to taxpayers. And with current and expected flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, this legislation couldn’t be more timely for North Missouri. The bill continues to build on efforts to make protecting people’s lives and livelihoods the top priority on the Missouri River, and it charts a long-overdue new path forward to improve flood control on the Upper Mississippi River.” North Missouri priorities included in WRDA 2024 include:
Expanding protections for levee districts and navigators on the Missouri River to ensure fish and wildlife experiments don’t interfere with flood control and navigation
Authorizing an Upper Mississippi River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study to improve flood protection for communities along the Upper Mississippi River
Reforming the Army Corps of Engineers’ policy for permitting broadband projects on Corps’ property, making it eas-
ier to deploy broadband to communities where the Corps owns land, like Smithville, MO
Authorizing the Corps to correct a design deficiency in a flood gate near Riverside, Missouri at full federal expense
Directing the Corps to work more closely with levee districts and others to find beneficial uses for dredged material, so sand is used for strengthening levees, building roadbeds, and other productive uses, rather than being dumped back in the river
Improving the permitting process at the Corps to help projects get done ahead of schedule and under budget.
WRDA 2024 authorizes 159 new feasibility studies for locally proposed projects and 12 projects that have been thoroughly reviewed by the Corps and have culminated in a final report to Congress with approval by the Chief of Engineers or the Director of Civil Works.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has developed and passed WRDA legislation on a bipartisan
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Join Us in Celebrating ~ The 50th Anniversary of Walter and Kathy Griffen Saturday, July 13, 2-4 pm Broadlawn Baptist Church 419 S. 19th Street Unionville, MO
August Primary Election Information
Jefferson City, Mo. — With the primary election approaching, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is highlighting important dates and facts to help ensure Missourians are prepared for the election – August 6, 2024. Ashcroft, as the state’s
chief election authority, has been traveling the state talking with county clerks and election authorities about election preparedness. Missouri is ranked in the top tier among states regarding election integrity.
Important Dates:
June 25 Mail-in voting began
July 10 Last day to register to vote
July 23 No-excuse in-person absentee voting begins with photo ID
July 24 Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail
August 6 ELECTION DAY
Voting RequirementsOn Election Day, a photo ID is required to vote. However, a provisional ballot can be cast without ID.
Ballot MeasuresSecretary Ashcroft encourages everyone to familiarize themselves with the ballot issues before going to the polls.
Ballot petition language, in its entirety, can be found on the SOS website, in various papers statewide and posted at all polling locations on Election Day.
Local Election Authority (LEA) Responsibilities -
“Local election authorities are the frontline for Missouri elections. We could not do this without them,” Ashcroft said. “All year and every day they insure that voter rolls are up-to-date; adding registered voters, or removing them - whichever is applicable.”
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As well, LEAs handle ballot printing and getting absentee ballots sent to those who request them. They select polling locations, get them set up for Election Day and hire all poll workers necessary to run the election. When the election is over, they tally the ballots - including absentee - and report the unofficial results on election night. Missouri statute requires LEA’s, within two weeks after the election, to verify the results and submit a certification report to the secretary of state’s office.
PC Senior Center Awarded
AARP Community Challenge Grant
Putnam County Senior Center is thrilled to announce we have been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. We are one of only 343 grantees selected (out of 3,300+ applications) from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Only six in Missouri were chosen and we are one of the six!!!!
With this quick-action grant we will purchase outdoor furniture with installed lighting in our outdoor space.
“We are incredibly proud that AARP selected Putnam County Senior Center for this investment,” stated Mary Clapham. “AARP is a nationwide leader in making communities more livable for all residents and we are honored that they see the tangible value this project will bring to our area.”
About the Community Challenge
The Community Challenge funds innovative projects that inspire
change in areas such as transportation, public spaces, housing, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery and more.
This is all part of AARP’s nationwide work on livable communities, which supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and counties across the country to become great places for all. AARP believes that communities should provide safe, walkable streets; affordable and accessible housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents to participate in community life.
To learn more about the work being funded by the AARP Community Challenge across the nation – including all 343 granted projects this year, visit aarp.org/ Community Challenge. You can also view an interactive map of all Community Challenge projects and AARP’s livable communities work at aarp.org/livable.
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MDC has Regulation Changes for Fall Deer and Turkey Seasons
See 2024 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet for more information.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming fall deer and turkey hunting seasons.
TURKEY CHANGES
Turkey permits will no longer be included with an archery permit.
A new fall turkey-hunting permit has been created. Both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters must purchase this permit to be able to take turkeys during fall.
The fall turkey season is now divided into archery and firearms portions, and the harvest limit has been reduced from four to two birds of either sex (both portions combined).
CWD UPDATES
Audrain, Boone, Cole, Dent, Douglas, Howard, Lewis, Maries, Monroe, Newton, Osage, Phelps, Randolph, Saline, Scotland, Shannon, Shelby, and Webster counties have been added to the chronic-wasting-disease (CWD) Management Zone.
As with all counties in the CWD Management Zone, grain, salt products, minerals, and other consumable products used to attract deer are prohibited year-round. Hunters must also follow carcass transportation
regulations. All counties in the CWD Management Zone are open during the CWD portion of firearms deer season.
During Nov. 16–17, hunters who harvest a deer in designated CWD Management Zone counties must take the deer (or its head) on the day of harvest to a mandatory CWD sampling station.
OTHER UPDATES
The antler-point restriction has been removed from Audrain, Boone, Cole, Howard, Lewis, Maries, Monroe, Osage, Phelps, Randolph, Saline, Scotland, and Shelby counties.
Deer hunters may now fill four firearms antlerless permits in Dent, Douglas, Maries, Newton, and Phelps counties.
Hunters may now use archery antlerless permits in Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, and Pemiscot counties.
New managed deer hunts have been added, and others have been removed or modified.
Deer hunting regulations have changed for some conservation areas.
Hunters may now use aerial drones to track wounded deer and turkeys.
Prices for deer and turkey hunting permits have increased.
Get more information from the MDC 2024 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available starting in July where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov.
Heat Stoke Prevention Information Presented
Deb Wardlow, APRN, PC Memorial Hospital presented information on preventing Heat Storke at the PC Senior Center. Jill Payne, Health Educator, PC Health Dept., assisted.
On Thursday, June 28, Deb Wardlow, APRN, PC Memorial Hospital, presented an information program at the PC Senior Center on avoiding heat stroke. Jill Payne, Health Educator, PC Health Dept., assisted with the program.
According to the pamphlet produced by the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross which was furnished during the presentatin, the CDC reports an average of 350 people die each year due to the effects of heat.
The pamphlet describes heat disorders as having to do with a decrease in the body’s ability to shed heat by circulatory changes and sweating or a chemical imbalance (salt) caused by too much sweating. As the temperature of the body’s inner core begins to rise, heat-related illnesses may develop.
These range in severity from sunburn to heat stroke.
The elderly, infants, young children and people with chrnic health problems or disabilities are at the greatest risk. Safety tips include slowing down and eliminating any strenous activity or scheduling it for a cooler time of day. Dress for summer in lightweight, light-colored clothing, use a high SPF sun screen and wear a wide brimmed hat. Drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic beverages. Spend more time in air conditioned places.
Putnam County has five cooling centers available to the public. PC Health Dept. (M-F, 8 AM-4 PM); PC Cafe and Res. Center (M-F 6 AM2 PM), PC Memorial Hospital (24 hours a day, seven days a week), PC Library (M-F 9 AM- 5 PM) and PC Courthouse (M-F 8:30 AM-4:30 PM).
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CASH RENTAL RATE SURVEY
Even though I retired a couple of years ago, I still keep up with things. One of those is cash rental which I want to address today. No individual information is released and it is a very well used publication.
The Missouri cash rental rate survey has been going on for my whole 43-year career. It is used by landowners, producers, lenders and many others to get an idea of going rental prices in the area. An updated version is in the process of being done now which is why I am asking for your help if you are a landlord or renter that pays in cash. It is being done online primarily although some of you will have received a paper version from Darla Campbell. You can go online and fill it out at https://bit.ly/MORentalRates. Either way it can be done in 10 minutes or less. The survey collects rates on crop, hay, pasture and woodland rates in addition to building, farm facilities (bins, etc.) and livestock stocking rates. As stated earlier, only the averages are used so your personal information is safe. The more responses the better the information is. The deadline is July 15 so please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
One quick point here is please remember these are averages and should be utilized as a guideline only as your farm can vary greatly from the average. It is very useful for making management decisions and to determine if your rent is in the ballpark or not depending again on the quality of your land. If
you have any questions, you can contact Darla at (660) 457-3469 or campbelld@missouri.edu.
MO STATE FAIR ENTRY
DEADLINE
If you have plans to show 4-H, FFA or open livestock at the 2024 Missouri State Fair the entry deadline is July 8 at 5:00 pm. Entries are online and can be completed anytime before that date. Please keep that date in mind since they are not taking late entries if you want to show.
REMINDERS
Do not forget the Market on the Square continues every Saturday morning from 7 to 11 am. Locally grown fruits and vegetables are in full scale at the market now with beets, tomatoes, zucchinis, peas, some blueberries and spinach in addition to baked goods, eggs, crafts and other products are available. There are other markets around our area too so check them out also.
Putnam County 4-H Achievement Day is scheduled for Thursday, July 18 at the 4-H building in Unionville. More information on that will be coming soon. Do not forget that it is fair season too so check those out with your county extension office too.
I want to welcome Raylene Ray to the extension office in Unionville as the new office manager. She has a good 4-H background and brings enthusiasm and regular hours back to the office. Welcome her to extension when you see her.
THOUGHT: “If your path is more difficult, it’s because your calling is higher”!
Dust to Diamonds Baseball Program Continues
to Flourish in Belize
Submitted by Julie Pribyl
Over the years, many of you have contributed to the local equipment drives hosted by the Pribyl family, Putnam County Baseball and by the Unionville Methodist Church. Recently Julie, Justin, and Jaydon Pribyl, Bailey Fowler, Laura Willier Sands, Kerbee Willier and Julie’s nephew, Treygen Kramer made another baseball supply trip in May 2024. Eight large bags of equipment were blessed by the church, airline checked, and Belizean Customs approved before it arrived in the Corozal District of Belize.
Starting the upcoming school year of 2024, Belize will re-introduce baseball as a part of every school’s sports curriculum throughout the community and villages of the Corozal District. To get a jump on this monumental opportunity, Dust to Diamonds distributed donated equipment to eight schools in the Corozal District last fall and began introducing the sport. These schools
held practices and with the collaboration of Community Youth, Children, & Sports ( CYCAS) division, they participated in Belize’s first school tournament in December 2023!!
Much of the equipment given to the eight schools was provided from two other donation collections in the Putnam County area. The most recent equipment was divided into kits and distributed to the remaining three participating village schools of San Victor, San Narcisco and San Roman. We are expecting great outcomes in Belize’s Corozal District for the future of baseball! Now all the CYCAS schools should be able to participate in the 2nd Corozal District Baseball Tournament later this year.
The structure of the “Dust to Diamonds” Baseball Program continues to evolve as the sport becomes more popular. A re-defined purpose and vision helps to provide direction.
Dust to Diamonds Purpose: Bringing Baseball Back to Belize
with the vision of producing a baseball program competitive at the international level.
Dust to Diamonds Mission: Dust to Diamonds’ mission is to foster unity, sportsmanship, pride, as well as hope and a future for the country of Belize, through the sport of Baseball. This is a three-pillar approach in evolving Belizean schools and youth programs, into the development of a national baseball team.
There have also been three divisions established to allow more focus and growth in each division.
1. National Men’s Developmental Program In 2023, Dust to Diamonds conducted tryouts for the Belize National Baseball Team in 3 central locations: Belize City, Belmopan, and Corozal. Twenty-Six Belizean men were selected to transfer their knowledge of softball to re-introduce the baseball to the country representing Belize. Since there are no other men’s baseball teams in Belize, it was necessary for the
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team to cross the border into Mexico and play in the baseball league in Calderitas, Mexico. To get the team started, Dust to Diamonds received donations of uniforms and shoes from Houston Baptist University (now renamed Houston Christian University). HBU had recently changed its name and all of its logos and school sports uniforms no longer reflected their new brand. The HBU logo provided our team to name themselves “Houston-Belize United Huskies”. The inaugural team achieved great success by making it to the league’s playoffs in Division II. Unfortunately, the team experienced difficulties and delays crossing the Belize/Mexico border each weekend. Furthermore, many of the players were having to travel several hours by bus just to get to the border and then find rides to the park once they were
in Mexico. Therefore, the HBU men’s team is no longer traveling into Mexico to play games; however, members of the team who can, continue to play baseball on various teams in Mexico. We continue to develop the men’s program and the goal is to resume the men’s team once cooperative arrangements have been made at the border for ease of crossing.
2. Sandlot Youth Program
In October 2023 Dust to Diamonds kicked off the development of the Sandlot Youth Program with 4 weekends of free clinics in which over 100 youth participated. The momentum of this success is now reflected in the continuation of Sandlot Games every Wednesday and Friday evenings. In addition, multiple clinics have been established in Belmopan as well with dozens of youth participat-
ing in ongoing Sandlot practices.
Two 13U All-Star teams were selected to represent the District of Corozal: The Corozal Town Stingrays (representing the city of Corozal) and the Corozal Village Diamondbacks (members are from the surrounding villages in the Corozal District. This is like the city of New York in the state of New York).
Other efforts in youth baseball continue to trickle throughout the country and although are not directly affiliated with Dust to Diamonds, we are very excited and supportive to see these efforts as the mission spreads.
3. School Program
Previously highlighted in this article.
For more information and to provide additional support, please visit www.dusttodiamonds. com
VanGendren Shows Grand Champion Steer at MO Junior Angus Preview Show
Wheeler Alpha 3956 won grand champion steer at the 2024 Missouri Junior Angus Preview Show held during Missouri Cattlemen’s Association All-Breeds Show, June 8 in Sedalia, Mo. Hesston Van Genderen, Lucerne, MO., owns the February 2023 son of Collison Alpha 028. George Hubbard, Miami, Okla., evaluated the 106 entries. Photo by Adam Conover, American Angus Association. Hesston also captured Reserve Champion Junior Showman honors.
Youth in Belize examine the equipment delivered by the Dust to Diamonds group. Photo submitted by Julie Pribyl.
