07-05-2023 Unionville Republican

Agent Myers Offers Crappie Fishing Tips

Submitted by Conservation Agent Jacob Myers

Depending on which crappie anglers you ask you are likely to get very different ideas on what is effective in terms of the best jig color, the best line to use, and so on.

In reality, two anglers in the same boat can be using two completely different techniques and baits, and they will both be catching fish. It’s important to remember that there is more than one way to get the job done. Experiment until you find a technique that works for you.

Crappie are attracted to more wooded covered areas regardless of what time of year it is. A good rule of thumb is to fish shallow during spring and fall, then fish deep during summer and winter. However, a string of warm days in January can send fish into water less than 4 feet deep, while a strong cold front in April can send them to the depths for a few days. Crappie are extremely temperamental with temperature and

weather patterns. When trying to locate crappie, target brush piles or other cover at a variety of depths, and let the fish tell you what depth they prefer on a given day. Just try to not get hung up in the process.

When crappie are active, like during spawn, they will hit a bait presented in close proximity to cover. When they are not so active, you may need to get your bait down into the brush to be successful. The two most effective ways to do this are vertical jigging and casting. A weedless jig works best for these types of presentation.

Fishing any kind of fish, but especially crappie, is a combination of trail and error along with a test of patience. The more active, devoted fisherman is more likely to find success than the fickle one. Keep hammering away at the water with whatever you have at your disposal for lures or legal bait and you will eventual find what you’re looking for.

Storm Leaves Debris Behind

Thursday’s Rain Accompanied by Damaging Winds

Women in Agriculture Workshop Planned for August 2 -Pre-Register by July 26

received some significant rain, but that unfortunately was accompanied by strong wind gusts . Above the new flag pole on the Lake Thunderhead dam, which was dedicated on Memorial Day, was

The 2023 Women in Agriculture Workshop will be held August 2nd, beginning at 10:00am at the First Baptist Church, in Ewing, MO. Speakers this year are from the Missouri Department of Agriculture, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri Department of Conservation, USDA Farm Service Agency as well as local ag business professionals. Topics include a Department of Agriculture update from Director Chris Chinn, soil health and testing, aging trees, fall gardening and an update on USDA FSA programs. There will also be a chance for participants to melt and pour their own soap as well as observe a candle making demonstration. There is no cost to attend, and a sponsored lunch will be provided. The event will be held face-to-face as well as virtually, please specify your attendance preference at registration. Please register at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/women-in-agriculture, call the Lewis County Extension Office at 573767-5273 or email at schreckb@missouri.edu to register. To allow for an accurate number of supplies, pre-registration is required by July 26th

A stringer of nice crappie. Photo credit: MDC

On Thursday, June 29, Putnam County

snapped in half. Photo credit: Kevin Upton

The historical marker on the north side of the courthouse was wrenched from its post and it appears that the millstone might have kept it from completely disengaging and taking flight.

This downed limb by the campground at the Unionville City Park was just one of several branches and trees knocked down by the high winds that accompanied the rain on Thursday, June 29.

Letter to the Editor

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

God First, Everything/Anything Else After Him

(June 26) -- In a few days we will celebrate the 247th birthday of our country. Please remember that it is okay to celebrate this beautiful country, but we must not worship it. We worship God, not our country nor any part of our country.

There is a sinister, frightening heresy growing among us these days. That heresy known as Christian Nationalism seeks to equate God and country, or at least our country’s politics. In its gentler form, it espouses “If it is legal, it is right.” In its mature form, it says, “Let’s make it legal, so God will be on our side.” Such thinking makes you and I the judge. I doubt any sane person who reads this column will think themself wise enough to be the final judge. God and country are NOT the same.

Make no mistake, I love my country dearly.

I thank God for birthing me here. If in worship we sing “America the Beautiful,” I will sing that hymn with zest. However, when I come to the words, “God shed His grace on thee,” I will note America needs God’s grace because

with bloody greed we took her from its native citizens. And when we sing, “America, God mend thine every flaw,” I will understand He has much “mending” yet to do. Then, when we sing, “And crown thy good with brotherhood . . .,” I will cringe because of our selfish hatefulness and know we are a long way from “brotherhood.” God, please help us.

The final verse of the hymn suggests we can maintain our God-given liberty with law. Apparently, that is incorrect. Our country incarcerates more people each year than any country in the world.

The words above are not intended to belittle a beautiful hymn. My intent is to show these words we love most are not words of arrogance but a call to prayer. First, let us give thanks and then desperately pray for God’s help.

Celebrate our nation’s birthday on July 4 by remembering, “This is my Father’s world.” The Bible puts it this way, “In the beginning GOD!”

Like I said above---God first, everything else after Him.

Putnam County R-I and ParentSquare

Continuing Collaborative Conversations

June 27, 2023

Dear Parents & Guardians,

We are excited to let you know that this year we’ll be using ParentSquare district-wide to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups.

ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.

With ParentSquare you’ll be able to:

• Receive all district, school, and classroom communication via email, text, or app

• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events

• Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items

• Securely receive report cards, IEPs, and other important student documents

Activate your Account

You will soon receive

an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute.

You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www. parentsquare.com.

Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community. Please feel free to ask me any questions.

Check out the Getting Started Guide in English or Spanish.

Parents & Guardians Training Video in English, ParentSquare Overview for Parents in English (https://vimeo. com/362598038 3 min video)

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Thank you so much!

more issues this year than in past years. That is definitely true at my house. Others have reported flowers and flower beds torn up and flowerpots smashed. The ones visiting my patio have no fear of me and brazenly come up on the patio to dive into the cat dishes. I wouldn’t begrudge them a bit of cat food, if they weren’t so destructive. So far, they have torn open and scattered a new bag or charcoal, tipped over a bucket of golf balls and worse of all, torn into a case of oil and punctured several

bottles with their teeth so oil has leaked all over the concrete. It’s safe to say, I have lost any shred of pity I might have felt for “poor, hungry animals.” It appears they are not so much hungry as they are little masked vandals.

The critters may be more of a nuisance this year as, judging from the numbers dead on and along the roads, the population appears to be pretty high. Maybe, someone should start a “rent a coonhound” business.

Hope you have/had a great holiday weekend!

Thursday, July 6

French’s Chicken Breast, Buttered Baby Carrots, Fruit Crisp

Friday, July 7

Hot Beef on WW

Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Yankee Green Beans, Assorted Fruit & Desserts

Monday, July 10

Swiss Steak, Cab-

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Tuesday, July 11

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Chicken Legs, Party Potatoes, Winter Mix, Fruit Cup

Wednesday, July 12

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Omaha Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Bible Study for ALL Ages at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Please come to hear Pastor Kevin Collins bring you a reassuring word from God.

Thursday’s rain and accompanying high winds resulted in the loss of power, which put a wrench in getting the newspaper ready to go to the printer early. On the upside, we finally got some rain. As it is still before noon on Thursday as this column is being

written, there is no concrete information available as to the amount of rain received. If today’s rain is like the previous ones this summer, the amounts may be widely varying depending on location.

The scuttlebutt is that raccoons are causing

Storm

We certainly had a storm come through today (Thursday) and we a little damage at home. I noticed several limbs and branches

Kevin Collins down around town. Normally we would complain a little but the rain that came with it was much needed (even if some of us had some hay down). Such is life: sometimes you take the bad with the good.

Playle & Collins

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Milner Family Holds Reunion

cin Cooper and Dakota Milner, Unionville, MO. Sharon (Milner) Robbins, Unionville, MO and daughter Kevin and Kim (Robbins) Christian.

Decedents of Donald Milner (1920 - 1978): Jim and Judy Milner, Amarillo, Texas.

Unionville, MO

A delicious carry in meal was served and enjoyed by all. There was much visiting and reminiscing about old times with the younger gener-

ation taking advantage of the playground and swimming pool. The reunion is scheduled for next year on Father’s Day weekend.

Canada Wildfires Creating Unhealthy Air Quality in Missouri

Submitted by Kathryn Milner

The decedents of Ira and Laveta (Higgins) Milner held their annual reunion at the city park in Unionville, Missouri on June 17, 2023.

Attending according to families were decedents of Glenn Milner (1918 - 2004): Glen and Ruth Milner and daughter, Susan Milner, Unionville, MO; Paul

and Kathryn Milner, Unionville, MO and son Chris Milner with Paula and Luke Milner, Moulton, Iowa and grandson Steven Milner and Meagan Cooper with Gra-

Decedents of Kathryn (Milner) Putnam (1921 - 2015): Sue (Putnam) Tipton, Newtown, MO, son Doug and Kim Tipton, Lee’s Summit, MO, son Garrett and Ricki Tipton with children Bella, Addison, Hadley and Cole, Pleasant Hill, MO and daughter Kaylie (Tipton) and Adam Fischer and children Klay and Quinn, Pleasant Hill, MO. Terri Arias and Doug Rinehart and Isabella Arias, Bethany, MO. Scott and Keri Tipton, Columbia, MO and son Brandon and Katie Coin and children Ashlyn, Tyrone and Tate, Newtown, MO, and son Aden Tipton, Columbia, MO. Ronnie and Phyllis Putnam, Harris, MO and son Greg Putnam, Parkville, MO.

Decedents of Verla (Milner) Propps (1923 – 2019): Gene and Joyce (Propps) Kampferner, Maryland Heights, MO, daughter Kenny and Kathi (Kampferner) Shelton, Florissant, MO and daughter Dan and Chris (Kampferner) Keisker, Hazelwood, MO; Bob and Jan (Propps) Parker, St. Louis, MO. Barb (Parker) Long of St. Ann, MO, sister of Bob Parker.

Decedents of Gayla (Milner) McLaughlin, Hicks (1925 - 2019): Bonnie McLaughlin (wife of Gary), Kansas City, MO, Kenny McLaughlin, Powersville, MO, daughter Craig and Shelly (McLaughlin) Murphy, and children Kelsey, Bryce and Paige and granddaughter Amy (daughter of Donnie McLaughlin) McLaughlin,

Lung Association offers six tips to stay healthy on poor air quality days

ST. LOUIS – (June 28, 2023) – Areas throughout the Midwest, including parts of Missouri, are being impacted by poor air quality. Large wildfires in Canada have produced significant smoke that is moving toward our area, which is likely to cause elevated unhealthy fine particle readings on the Air Quality Index. The air quality in certain parts of the state is currently listed as “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy.” This air quality is especially harmful to sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The American Lung Association offers these six tips for people to avoid lung irritation and health complications due to increased air pollution:

Stay indoors. People living close to the fire-stricken areas should follow guidance from local authorities, and remain indoors to reduce breathing smoke, ashes and other pollution in the area if instructed to do so.

Protect the air in your home. Keep doors, windows and fireplace dampers shut and preferably with clean air circulating through air conditioners on the recirculation setting. You can also watch this video [https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=V8Dqzo-

gXcVg} on how to create a clean room in your house.

Keep an eye on symptoms. Higher levels of smoke in some areas can make breathing more difficult. If you are experiencing symptoms that concern you, contact your healthcare provider.

Take precautions for kids. Extra precaution should be taken for children, who are more susceptible to smoke. Their lungs are still developing, and they breathe in more air (and consequently more pollution) for their size than adults.

Don’t count on a dust mask. Ordinary dust masks, designed to filter out large particles, and cloth facial coverings will not help. They still allow the more dangerous smaller particles to pass through. Special, more expensive dust masks with an N-95 or N-100 filter will filter out the damaging fine particles, but may not fit properly, are not made for children or adults with facial hair and are difficult for people with lung disease to use.

Ask for help. The American Lung Association’s Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNGUSA is staffed by nurses and respiratory therapists and is a free resource to answer any questions about the lungs, lung disease and lung health, including how to protect yourself during wildfires.

More information about wildfires and lung health can be found at Lung.org/wildfires.

Unionville First Christian Church

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

Sunday School ~ 9:45 am

Weekly Fellowship:

Monday ~ Ladies Quilting ~ 9 am

Monday Night Bible Study ~ 6 pm

Tuesday ~ Ladies Bible Study ~ 9:45 am

Wednesday ~ Bible Studies ~ 6 & 6:30 pm

Front row left to right: Joyce Kampferner, Jan Parker, Paul Milner and Ronnie Putnam Back row left to right: Glen Milner, Sharon Robbins, Bonnie McLaughlin, Kenny McLaughlin and Sue Tipton Submitted by Kathryn Milner

As we celebrate our country’s Independence, join us in learning more about the only One that can give us complete victory over sin and death.

DAR Presents Quilt of Valor

The minutes of May 26, 2023, was read by Kathryn Milner. A motion was made by Hazel Tipton and seconded by Linda Conner to accept the minutes. Motion approved.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Rhonda Webber. A motion was made by Sharon Parks and seconded by Mary Blocker to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion approved.

also explained the significance of the 13 folds of the American flag. Connie Olson asked that we provide our veterans with the following: lap robes, walker bags, bibs, wheel chair bags, tote bags, word games, etc.

Christian Church, Milan, Missouri. Roll call was name someone who quilts.

The Quilt of Valor

DAR Meeting Minutes, June 23, 2023

The DAR General John Sullivan Chapter regular meeting was called to order by Regent Margaret Szucs at 2:00 pm on June 23, 2023, at the Putnam County Library, Unionville, Missouri.

Members present were: Margaret Szucs, Janice Stark, Betty Sue Nowels, Sharon Parks,

Rhonda Webber, Bev Staggs, Connie Olson, Linda Conner, Kathryn Milner, Judi Tipton, Hazel Tipton and Mary Blocker. Wanda Magruder was a guest.

Regent Margaret Szucs welcomed everyone with the Chapters DAR Procedures of Opening Ritual. Hazel Tipton led the Pledge of

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Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. Janice Stark led the American Creed, the National Anthem was led by Connie Olson and Sharon Parks led the Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Missouri.

Registrar, Linda Conner is needing more information regarding a new application. Sharon Parks, Corresponding Secretary, sent cards to veterans at the care center. Historian, Kathryn Milner gave a report on the book “Killer of the Flower Moon” written about the killing of the Osage Indians to obtain oil rights and how the FBI was formed during the early 1920’s. Judi Tipton gave a report on the Constitution where Loretta Welsh was the first woman to obtain status in the armed forces in 1948. Mary Blocker gave a report on green tea and the many benefits. In addition, Mary

The audit of the chapter’s treasure report was completed and filed. The District Meeting is scheduled for 14 September 2023 at Chillicothe, Missouri. In addition our next regular meeting is scheduled for 22 September 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Milan

This year the Quilt of Valor, which was made by Melanie Floyd, was awarded to Wanda Magruder who served in the United States Air Force from 1977 – 1984. Not only did she serve her county, she is also a Gold Star mother.

Recording Secretary Kathryn Milner

Approved by: Margaret Szucs, Regent 6/26/2023

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.

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was presented by Linda Conner (L) to Wanda Magruder (R) a Veteran of the US Air Force and a Gold Star mother. The quilt was made by Melanie Floyd. Submitted by Kathryn Milner [DAR minutes on page

HUD Introduces Office of Manufactured Housing Programs as New, Independent Office Within Housing

Office now reports directly to the Assistant Secretary for Housing WASHINGTON –

On June 22, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing is announcing that it has created a new Office of Manufactured Housing Programs as an independent office reporting directly to Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. The Office was previously organized under the Office of Housing’s Office of Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs. This action acknowledges the important role of manufactured housing in meeting the nation’s affordable housing needs. Manufactured housing has figured prominently

in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing and can be a helpful avenue for those of more modest means to achieve the wealth-building potential of homeownership.

“This organizational change represents a recognition of the critically important role that manufactured housing plays in our country’s housing market,” said Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. “Thanks to the work executed by our Office of Manufactured Housing Programs over the last two years, we have made significant progress to support the availability of modern and affordable manufactured homes.”

Throughout the last two years, HUD’s Office of Manufactured Housing Programs has worked to facilitate widespread changes that will support long-term growth in the availability and acceptance of manufactured homes, including:

Supporting the continued production of manufactured homes despite COVID-19 supply chain challenges: The Office supported the ongoing production and availability of manufactured homes by issuing the first-ever industry-wide Alternative Construction Letters to alleviate COVID-19 supply chain challenges.

Implementing the first major changes in almost a decade to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, commonly referred to as the HUD Code: HUD’s final rule for the manufactured housing third set of standards became effective in July 2021 and added provisions to the HUD Code such as attached garages and carports; zero-lot-line townhome-style housing; and requirements for carbon monoxide alarms.

Initiating the largest set of proposed changes to the HUD Code in over two decades: Through its combined fourth and fifth

set of standards proposed rule published in July 2022, HUD is proposing to bring the HUD Code in line with more recent manufactured housing industry standards, including allowing materials that facilitate modern design approaches and improve quality; allowing certain ridge roof designs; adding provisions for multifamily manufactured homes of up to three units; updating requirements for open floor plans, truss designs, and specifications for attics; and accessibility improvements; and others.

About the Office of Manufactured Housing Programs

The Office of Manufactured Housing Programs is part of HUD’s Office of Housing and administers the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, commonly referred to as the HUD Code. The HUD Code establishes federal standards for the design and construction of manufactured homes to assure quality, durability, safety, and affordability. The Office enforces standards directly or through state agencies that have partnered with HUD, inspects factories and retailer lots, regulates installation standards for homes, and administers a dispute resolution program for defects. The Office also oversees a Manufactured Housing

Consensus Committee, a federal advisory committee composed of twenty-one producers,

users, and general interest and public officials to advise HUD.

PC Memorial Hospital Board Minutes

PUTNAM COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 22, 2023

OPEN MEETING

Recorder # 802-0299

Hospital Chairman

Howard Luscan called the May 22, 2023 meeting of the Putnam County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees to order at 12:00 PM in the Putnam County Memorial Hospital Conference Room.

The following trustees answered roll call:

Howard Luscan – Chairman

Jeff Knight – Vice-Chairman

Sandy Williams – Secretary

Linda Valentine – Trustee

Don Summers – Trustee

Others present: Hospital personnel CEO Gayle Pickens, HR Director Debbie Douglas, and Director of Nursing

Lisa Wyant, and Administrative Assistant Molly Riley.

GUESTS: None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Trustee Valentine made a motion to approve the agenda. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Trustee Williams made a motion to approve the minutes. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF CHECK

REGISTER/FINAN -

CIAL REPORTS: Trustee Knight made a motion to approve the check register/financial reports without check number 066312 for Thomas Williams. Trustee Valentine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Trustee Valentine made a motion to approve check number

066312 for Thomas Williams. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. 4 in favor, 1 abstain.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND MED

STAFF REPORT: There are currently 3 patients in the hospital. Lisa Wyant introduced herself as the new DON. Guin Anderson is now the director of Outpatient. Lisa discussed her monthly report and the activities from nurses’ week.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: Trustee Williams made a motion to approve the new Therapeutic Phlebotomy policy. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried.

CEO REPORT:

The following topics were discussed:

* Lutz is going to do an interim cost report

* The Retail Pharmacy upgrades have mostly been taken care of – still waiting on the pull down window

* Replaced the hot water heater in the Rural Health Clinic

* Five patient rooms left to paint on med surg

* September 29th is the hospital anniversary party – 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

* Bonus possibly in June – will need to do a phone vote for approval

* 1 Boiler needs replaced

With no further business to discuss, at 12:42 PM, Trustee Knight made the motion to adjourn followed by a second from Trustee Williams. Motion carried. The next regular meeting will be June 26, 2023.

Sandy Williams, Secretary

Howard Luscan, Chairman

Date:___________

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Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available

to MO Small Businesses

DROUGHT

As I write this, we are still in a D3 drought with some chance of rain. Some government programs are going to be available to producers soon but please be patient as the rules and regulations update quickly. I will keep you informed when I get more particulars. Be patient with the Farm Service Office (FSA) please! 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.

INSECT SCOUTING

These extremely dry and warm conditions earlier than normal have an impact on insects also. I know that my wife Susan has already noticed the increase in grasshoppers in gardens and I doubt they are limited to gardens. This is the time of year you need to scout your fields and gardens on a regular basis. Controlling insects is much easier and less lethal to other insects (bees, etc.) when the insects are smaller. I have talked about the economic threshold for many years. It is the point where the loss to plants/crops is more than the cost to control the insects. It varies by crop. Do not just spray for revenge because that is not good for the environment or your pocket.

University of Missouri Extension has a guide online or you can pur-

chase on crop scouting for corn and soybeans. It is at https://extension. missouri.edu/publications/ipm1006. It is 24 pages to download so not as bad as some. I know some of my former extension colleagues are discussing a drought meeting but particulars are not set yet.

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). Do not forget the Lucerne Stock Show is coming up August 2 to 5th with livestock shows open to 4-H and FFA members.

The “Market on the Square” continues every Saturday morning on the west side of the square. Last week’s market included tomatoes, blueberries, carrots, onions. beets, and zucchinis in addition to baked goods and eggs. In addition to those, the market has crafts, clothing, soap, woodworking, collectibles and other handicrafts. Keep up on Facebook also.

THOUGHT: “Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow internet service to see who they really are”!

Small nonfarm businesses in 46 Missouri counties and neighboring counties in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began May 2.

Primary Missouri counties: Bates, Camden, Cass, Macon, Maries, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, St. Clair, Shelby, Sullivan and Warren;

Neighboring Missouri counties: Adair, Audrain, Benton, Boone, Cedar, Chariton, Dallas, Franklin, Gasconade, Grundy, Henry, Hickory, Howard, Jackson, Johnson, Knox, Laclede, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Mercer, Miller, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, St. Charles, Schuyler and Vernon;

Neighboring Illinois counties: Adams, Calhoun and Pike;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Appanoose and Wayne;

Neighboring Kansas counties: Johnson, Linn and Miami.

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said.

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 2.375 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available

to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said.

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on June 26.

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

Applicants may apply

online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba. gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Feb. 26, 2024.

For the love of dogs?

A recruitment agency had to take down its internet want ad that read: “Our returning client is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Dog Nanny to provide top-tier care for their two beloved dogs. They are truly looking for someone at the top of their field who can ensure

the overall well-being, happiness, and safety of their dogs.” The agency said it was overwhelmed by applicants. Perhaps it was because there are too many dog lovers out there. Or, maybe, it was that applicants were moved by the offer of the tidy sum of $127,000 a year.

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Is the Titanic Worth the Risk?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette

Life is filled with risks.

Perhaps you enjoy sky diving, climbing Mount Everest, or swimming with sharks? Each endeavor involves serious risks.

Nothing would be accomplished on this planet without people willing to venture out into the unknown. Space exploration, medical and educational advances would be stymied without an innate spirit to try new things and to boldly go where no man has gone before. That’s right Star Trek would never have existed without the imagination of Gene Roddenberry.

From Christopher Columbus to the early settlers who forged their way West across America, our world is better. Scientists, engineers, inventors and explorers, who thought outside the box, regardless of the risk, have paved the way for countless others.

Bad things can happen to all of us even though the risk may not

seem great. Automobiles, planes, and trains are in motion every day. They are standards for transportation. Yet, there are still car and plane crashes and train wrecks. Human life is lost every day even in our common modes of transportation.

The people aboard the Titanic in 1912 were riding the most magnificent ship of that era. It was believed by some to be unsinkable. Some of the wealthiest people of that day were on that maiden voyage. Yet, the Titanic was no match for human error and an iceberg. Of the 2240 passengers and crew, more than 1500 people lost their lives in that disaster. Most of them believed they were on a safe and grand vacation. They were, but tragedy occurred.

Last week a small 22foot submersible known as the Titan owned by OceanGate of Everett, Washington carried five passengers to their death. The cost per passenger was reportedly $250,000 each for the trip to see the wreckage of the Ti-

tanic. Experts inside and outside of the company had warned of potential dangers and urged the company to undergo a certification process. Twenty-eight people are reported to have made the trip see the Titanic wreckage last year. Trips have been cancelled and indefinitely postponed due to various issues. There is speculation that the vessel made of carbon fiber was fatigued from previous trips. Tiny cracks not even visible could have existed.

Of course, these people thought they would make it back. They didn’t pay a quarter of a million dollars to die. They obviously believed they were safe. Even though there had been warnings about the construction of the tiny sub, they moved forward on their adventure.

The best any of us can do is to try to make good decisions and we will still have mishaps. You can’t control what others are doing around you and how their actions might impact you. There is always a chance of mechanical failure and human error. We live with hope that we will be able to recuperate from

A Putnam County Covered Bridge

whatever might happen. Often “We walk by faith and not by sight.” 2 Cor-

inthians 5:7. If we don’t live life with some risks, we ar-

en’t living much of a life, if any life at all.

Bucklin American Legion Holds 2023 Ride for the Warrior

On Saturday, June 24, the Bucklin American Legion Riders Chapter 57 hosted a 150 mile “Ride for the Warrior,” starting at the Marceline Okay Tavern. Ride Captain Wayne Kitchen led the group from Marceline through Bevier, Huntsville, Slater, Fayette, Glasgow, and ending at Marceline. All Ride proceeds will be donated to Operation Comfort Warrior, a program dedicated to meeting the needs of wounded, injured or ill military personnel by providing them with comfort items not usually supplied by the government. Pictured above is the “Ride for the Warrior” on Marceline Main Street USA. Submitted by R. L. Thomas

2023

July 7 ~ (Fri) 7pm Alice Wallace - Nashville/FL & CA

July 14 ~ (Fri) 7pm Gold Pine (Ben & Kassie Wilson), Nashville

July 21 ~ (Fri) 7pm LSophia Talvik, Gothebug, Sweden

July 28 ~ (Fri) 7pm Jess Klein, North Carolina

Aug 4 ~ (Fri) 7pm Kate McDonnell, New York, MD,MA)

Aug 11 ~ (Fri) 7pm Ryan Biter, Flagstaff, AZ w/Teri Brown opening

Aug 18 ~ (Fri) 7pm Dna Cooper, Nashville via Kansas City

This picture of the covered bridge at Livonia is part of the PC Historical Society Museum’s collection. Research seems to indicate that the bridge is the first one “across the Chariton connecting with Putnam County at Grogran’s Ford.” [History of Missouri. Astoria, IL; Stevens Publishing Co., reprinted 1972. Reprint of Goodspeed’s 1888 edition]