07-19-2023 Unionville Republican

Ream Promoted to Lieutenant

Blondefield Shares Pollock

Sesquicentennial Plans at Rotary

Journal Notes

Block Party

Broadlawn Baptist Church Block Party and Picnic Friday, July 21, 4-8 pm. Games, prizes, corn hole, ring toss, sno cones, popcorn and a bounce house will be ready for family fun! 419 South 19th Street, Unionville, MO.

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Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotion effective August 1, 2023.

Sergeant Bradley D. Ream will be promoted to lieutenant and designated a member of the Troop B command staff. Ream was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1999. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop A, Zone 10, Saline County. On December 1, 2001, he transferred from Troop A, Zone 10, to Troop B, Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties. On May 30, 2004, he was promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties.

On August 1, 2010, he was promoted to sergeant and designated the zone supervisor of Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties. On November 4, 2012, he transferred from Troop B, Zone 4, to the Division of Drug and Crime Control Troop B criminal investigation unit. In 2014, Ream was named the supervisor of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Troop B criminal investigation unit.

Lieutenant Ream is a native of Unionville, Missouri, and graduated from Putnam County R-I High School, in Unionville, Missouri.

Lieutenant Ream and his wife, Leslie (Clinkenbeard) Ream, have five children, Trey, Kelsie, Haiden, Owen, and Kaden.

Arrowheads and Indigenous Artifacts Display Planned

The Putnam County Historical Society will host the opportunity for arrowhead and artifact collectors to display and discuss their finds on Saturday, July 29, from 1 to 4 PM. This will not be a formal program. Collectors are invited to bring their collection or

part of their collection. The public is invited to attend the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with collectors and learn more about arrowheads and arrowhead hunting. For questions call or message Karen at (660) 216-4405.

Pollock resident Phyllis Blondefield is shown with Rotarians Tom Keedy (L) and Jim Garrett (R). Coincidently, Phyllis, Tom and Jim all were part of the 1967 Washington DC youth tour sponsored by the Rural Electric Co-ops. Phyllis was a student at Milan, Tom at Unionville, and Jim was a student at Higginsville high school. Submitted by Mary Comstock

Pollock, Missouri, located just across the Putnam County line in Sullivan County, will be the site of a huge celebration July 28-30. The town of 60 residents has been planning and fundraising for two years to celebrate the 150th birthday of Pollock. Phyllis Schoonover Blondefield was raised in the Pollock area and is a sesquicentennial committee member. She gave Rotarians information about the upcoming festivities.

The Pollock Sesquicentennial kicks off Friday afternoon (July 28) with the Opening Ceremony at 6:15. Inflatables will be set up in the kids area beginning at 4, and there will be an ice cream social at 5:30. The Eastern Heights band, who are well-known in Missouri and have played in Branson, will perform at 7 p.m. Fireworks follow at 9 p.m. All events are

free all weekend; food will be available for purchase. Anyone attending is asked to bring their lawn chairs.

Saturday is a full day of events, including a breakfast, parade, kids’ games, antique tractor show, and baby show. Two musical acts perform Saturday – Pumptown at 3 p.m. and Rhonda Vincent and the Rage at 7 p.m. A special Family & Town History exhibit will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring items from the old bank and barbershop. Again, activities are free of charge and food vendors will offer a selection of tasty food for purchase. Fireworks will finish Saturday evening at 9.

The 150th birthday celebration concludes on Sunday. Three churches are having services at 10 a.m. – Fairview Baptist, Pollock Community Bi-

ble, and the Church of Christ. Russell Waugh Ministries, Olive Tree Outreach will be on KTTN Radio at 10:40 a.m. A community picnic will be held at 12:30 and a Jackson Township country schools reunion will be held. At that time. The last activity on the schedule is a tentative tour of the Roy Blunt Reservoir at 3 p.m.

There is a ‘Pollock Missouri’ Facebook page that lists details of the celebration, as well as advertising in The Unionville Republican.

A committee of at least 20 persons has been working for two years to pull off this huge event. Phyllis related that about a dozen old buildings have been torn down in recent years and the town is getting cleaned up. The headwaters of the new Roy Blunt Reservoir will be just south of Pollock.

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Management Intensive Grazing Schools

Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Forage and Grassland Council will hold two schools on management intensive grazing in the northeast region. Grazing schools are designed to teach producers, educators and agency staff the basics of management intensive grazing with a hands-on approach. The three-day school includes farms tours which provide opportunities for in depth discussions and references materials that cover both livestock and agronomic topics related to grazing.

Those who attend all the sessions may participate in SWCD’s grazing system cost-share programs. Attendance of a school also gives a

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TheShepherd’sCall

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Team Spirit

It was a Little League championship game, twelve-year-olds. The score was 3-2 with two outs in the final inning. The young pitcher hoped to get the next batter out and end the game. Alas, the batter got a hit and went to first base. For the pitcher, it was the last of his allotted pitches. (In Little League, a pitcher can only throw a set number of pitches. He then can play another position but cannot pitch again in that game. It is a good rule to save young arms.)

The Little League coach simply switched his catcher, who had caught the entire game, and his pitcher. With four pitches, the catcher--now turned pitcher--struck out the final batter. They won the championship. The catcher now had the game ball in his glove and proceeded to give it to the pitcher. “Here,” he said, “this belongs to you.” It was a magnanimous gesture from a kid who had pitched almost perfectly and almost won.

The pitcher shook his head and refused. “No,” he said, “You won the

Bowman Graduates

from MO State Univ.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (07/14/2023)-- Missouri State University awarded 2,953 degrees to students in spring 2023.

Unionville graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Magna Cum Laude.

souri and the Unionville Country Club are hosting a Golf Fore Hunger moonlight golf tournament to support the Buddy Pack Program. Registration is $50/2-person team.

support your community.

Thursday, July 20

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Friday, July 21

BUFFET, Oven Fried

Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend

Vegetables, Assorted

Fruit & Desserts

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game. I just got a save.” That offer and refusal of the game ball was the highlight of the game and the parents’ proudest moment. The team spirit built character in the boys.

That team spirit is sometimes missing in the church. We often view folk in the other church as competitors rather than fellow team members. A lady was asked how her Baptist church was doing. “Not very well,” she replied, “but thank God the Methodists are doing worse.”

Jesus’ disciples met a man ministering in Jesus’ name. They “forbade” him to do so because he was not part of their group. (Mark 9) Jesus scolded them saying, “If he is not against us, he must be on our side.”

There you have it. We are all on God’s team. The people in the other church may not do things like you do, and they may not even believe exactly like you do; but if they are not against Jesus, they must be on our side. They are not our competitors and certainly not the enemy.

The commencement ceremonies took place May 19, 2023, at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Scotty Bowman of

Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

The Bixler 108 Listening Room has several performers scheduled in the upcoming weeks. If you have never attended a performance, be sure to check out the venue.

The Market on the Square provides the opportunity to purchase fresh produce, crafts and unique items every Saturday morning on the square.

While it is always nice to share, there are a few things that shouldn’t be, such as summer colds. Currently, there seems to be quite a bit of this going around. I have been doing my best not to share the cold I received, but I don’t know how successful I have been.

This Monday morning we are being blessed with some light rain with more in the forecast for tomorrow. There were wildly varying amounts of rain received county-wide last week, but the pastures look a little greener and the corn and soybean fields show some significant growth. Hopefully, this trend continues without the high winds.

lots of activities on July 28-30.

Broadlawn Baptist is hosting a Block Party and picnic on Friday, July 21, with games and prizes.

The Lucerne Stock Show kicks off on August 2 and runs through August 5. The livestock shows will be held on the first three days. There will be a variety of games and events on Saturday and be sure to check out the cook shack while you are there. From previous experience, the pies are always good.

I have probably missed mentioning some upcoming events, but there are plenty of opportunities to get out of the house, socialize and

The museum is open every Wednesday morning from 9 to 11:30 AM and by appointment at other times. Work is continuing there on the third commemorative issue. If this editor didn’t get sidetracked going down “rabbit holes” when researching, it would probably be further along. But who could resist articles about bombs found on a farm near Sydney or a rural school in Putnam County letting children out to watch a German dirigible pass overhead. If you have an article or information to share for the next commemorative issue, email urep@nemr. net or stop by the office. Have a great week!

Creamed Peas & Potatoes, 3-Bean Salad, Spiced Apples

Tuesday, July 25

Meatloaf, Au Gratin

Potatoes, 4-Way Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Salad

Wednesday, July 26

SALAD BAR, Chicken Enchilada, 1 C. Lettuce Salad, Mexicali

Corn, Mandarin Oranges

Omaha Baptist Church just held a community event this past Saturday. In the next few weeks there are a lot of community activities planned. Pollock will be celebrating their sesquicentennial with a threeday event that includes live music, parades and

The museum is hosting an arrowhead exhibit on Saturday, July 29, and inviting collectors to come and display their collections and share their knowledge with the public. An ice cream social is planned for Saturday, August 12, and another Hillbilly Hoedown is tentatively scheduled in September.

On Friday, August 25, the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Mis-

Dog Days

Kevin Collins

I believe that August is usually considered the “dog days” of summer, but it is beginning to feel that way now. Of course, my dogs object

to the term “dog days of summer.” They think it implies that they are lazy (which they are). They have suggested that, to be politically correct, we use the term “lazy days of summer.” Who am I to argue with such loyal friends. So, enjoy these lazy days of summer.

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Thursday, July 20

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Friday, July 21

Jerry Durbin, Ronnie Worley, Meredith Selvy, Ryan Murphy, Shelbi

Foster, Danny Garr, Arrie McClaskey, Dayton Dunham, Garrett Brooks

Saturday, July 22

Robin Johnson, Brad Dixon, Jordan Hendee, David Henderson

Sunday, July 23

Nolan Wells, Cailey Buckallew, Amy Burkhiser, Missy Poole, Har-

old Bowles, Avery Fowler, Keith Jones, Jackie Milner, Ian Trent

Monday, July 24 Judy Drummond, Shaylee Salisbury Redmon, Ed Neighbor, Jessep Englert, Tori Allison

Tuesday, July 25

Heather Lees, Shannon Steele, Kristian Owings, Dezaree Lea Allen, Randy Haverland, Elizabeth Davis, Keith Crouse, Nicolette Haverland, Randy Frost, Chris Milner, Nick Anderson

Wednesday, July 26 Evelyn Cooley, Greg Stuckey, Howard Luscan, Brian Allison

Missouri’s Soil and Water Conservation Program Distributes $40 million to Landowners

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 13, 2023 –The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provided $40 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2023. The program funded nearly 6,000 projects designed to save soil and protect water quality across Missouri. Funding for the program is made possible through the Parks, Soil and Water Sales Tax.

“This accomplishment highlights the demand for land improvement in Missouri and how much work is left towards benefiting our farmers,” said Jim Plassmeyer, director of the Soil and Water Conservation Program. “Achieving this goal was made possible by the hard work of our commissioners, program staff, the 114 soil and water conservation districts, and our federal partners at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.”

The Soil and Water Conservation Program assists farmers and landowners by providing partial financial assistance

Don’t be Surprised by Alligators, Sharks and Hot Weather

By Dr. Glenn Mollette

for construction of management practices aiding in the prevention or control of excessive erosion and improvement of water quality. Each of Missouri’s 114 county-level soil and water conservation districts provide the hands-on technical assistance, education and best practices for their local agricultural landowners and operators.

The Soil and Water Conservation Program’s annual budget appropriation for cost-share projects will be increasing to $50 million for the 2024 fiscal year beginning July 1. Since the first passage of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax in 1988, Missouri has prevented more than 192 million tons of soil erosion while also improving the state’s water quality and keeping farmland productive.

Visit mosoilandwater.land to find your county’s soil and water conservation district, or learn more about MoDNR’s Soil and Water Conservation Program at dnr.mo.gov/about-us/ missouri-geological-survey/soil-water-conservation-program.

We recently heard the tragic news of a senior lady who was killed by an alligator in South Carolina. There have been a couple of golf courses I would have enjoyed playing in southern South Carolina, but alligator warning signs were posted everywhere.

I can’t figure out the fun of playing golf in an area where I have to worry about alligators. This goes for walking the dog or doing anything. Alligators are dangerous and will kill you. Being attacked by an alligator in areas where they live should not be surprising. If you get close to one you are risking losing a leg or your life. Be warned. alligators are dangerous and if you are in an area where they fill up the lakes and ponds then be very, very cautious.

Once again, we are hearing that sharks live in the ocean. There has been a lot of buzz this summer about shark sightings. They’ve been seen off the New Jersey shore and a large number of sharks were near the pier at Pensacola Beach, Florida last week. I’ve been on that beach numerous times in three or four feet of water. I know what you are thinking, “Sharks can be in shallow water too.” I understand and I don’t get in the gulf water that much. However, it only takes one bite to hurt or kill you.

We have to keep in mind that sharks live in the ocean. They are not far away from you regardless of which beach

you are enjoying. Yet, we all are alarmed by the news whenever sharks are sighted, in the ocean.

Tragically, people have died this summer from triple digit heat. We keep hearing news about it being hot. It’s July. July never misses a chance to be hot, really hot. We had triple digit heat every summer when I was a kid. We really noticed it too because we didn’t have air conditioning. We still have hot weather in the mid-west but we have air conditioning. So, it’s not that big of a deal.

We are all sorry to hear about people who have lost their lives due to the heat. All we had was a fan when I was a kid. In the summer I would typically go to bed very warm and sometimes even sweating. It wasn’t much fun but we didn’t have a choice back then. We had some shade trees and a creek that us kids would get in to play. That’s all we had. We had plenty of triple digit days too.

Please don’t leave your kids or animals in the car. Elderly people need to be out before the hottest part of the day. This means early in the morning.

High school football coaches should not be practicing in triple digit weather. Every summer a high school kid dies practicing in this hot weather.

Alligators, sharks and hot weather should not be surprising. Being careful about each of the three would be wise for us all.

The Family of Jack Reasbeck

would like to thank everyone for the cards, food, visits, memorial contributions,flowers, plants, kind words and prayers since the passing of our wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

A special thank you to Playle & Collins Funeral Home for their professional arrangements and caring service and the Putnam County Care Center for the wonderful care he has received over the past three years.

We are blessed to live in a such a caring community.

Mike & Tina McCormack and family

Kenny & Suzanne Reasbeck and family

Jackie and Cindy Reasbeck and family

Tony Reasbeck

Klingner Among Junior Golfers To Compete in Optimist International Golf Championship

Miami, Fla. - 600 top young golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Fla. The tournament will bring together some of the world’s most talented young competitors, many of whom have the potential to become leading collegiate and professional golfers in the future.

Crew Klingner, Williamsburg, Iowa, in the 16-18 age division will compete in the championship on July 24-29

The Optimist prides itself as an international event, with players representing 23 nations. Former champions and top finishers of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship include PGA TOUR members Jonathan Byrd, Jason Day, Bill Haas and Jeff Overton in addition to LPGA members Stacy Lewis, Brooke Pancake, Brittany Linicome and Lexi Thompson. A number of other well-known professional golfers have participated in Optimist-sponsored championships, including Ernie Els, Nancy Lopez, Davis Love III, Michelle McGann, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.

This golf resort is home to four uniquely designed golf courses, including one of golf’s

most famous - The Blue Monster. With the most recent course transformations of the Red Tiger, Golden Palm and Silver Fox, Trump National Doral sets itself apart from all others by offering distinct and exciting Doral golf experiences all at one location.

Optimist International is one of the world’s largest service club organizations with more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids,”Optimists conduct positive service projects that reach more than 6 million young people each year. The Optimist Junior Golf program is one of the organization’s most prominent programs.

Scores, photos, news stories and tee times will be updated throughout the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship. Results will be available under the tournament’s information at www.optimist.org/golf. News items will also be included on the Optimist Junior Golf Facebook page at www.facebook. com/optimist.golf and Twitter feed @OptimistGolf Crew is the son of Mike and Ericka Klingner, Williamsburg, IA and the grandson of Tom and Gloria Klingner of Unionville.

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Christine Gilworth

Christine Gilworth, 93, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She had lived at the Care Center for two years.

Elma Christine (Hamilton) Gilworth was born in Putnam County, Missouri, on February 24, 1930, the daughter of Basil and Lorena (Young) Hamilton. Christine attended rural schools and graduated early as salutatorian from Lucerne High School in Lucerne, Missouri, in 1947. She attended Chillicothe Business School for their two year program. She soon began working in the abstract and income tax preparation business and worked in that field her entire working career. She worked many years for Dale Ream and then began her own business after Dale passed. In addition to abstract and income tax work, Christine handled crop insurance and accounting. Christine loved her work and had few hobbies outside of work. She liked to go with friends to country

music shows in Macon. Only ill health caused her to retire at the age of 91. Christine married Melvin Gilworth on February 2, 1949, and he preceded her in death on October 2, 2004. Christine and Melvin lived on a farm south of midway in Putnam County until she moved to Lake Thunderhead after Melvin passed. She was a long time member at West Liberty Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church in later years.

Christine is survived by her children: Danny (Sandra) Gilworth of Unionville, Missouri; Deborah Hayes of Mahomet, Illinois; and Colleen Lemen of Unionville, Missouri. Her grandchildren are Katrina Gatlin, Tracy Alexander, Tiffany Welch, Jason Hayes, Chrissie Burkhiser, and Brian Lemen. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren as well as two great-great grandchildren.

Christine was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and by two sons-in-law, Ron Hayes and Terry Lemen, and by a sister, Nettie Beeler.

Funeral services for Christine Gilworth were at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home on Saturday, July 15 with visitation one hour prior to the service. Kevin Collins conducted the service with recorded musical selections

“Amazing Grace,” “In

the Garden,” and “How Great Thou Art.” Casket bearers were Scot Burkhiser, Shane Gatlin, Tristen Alexander, Scott Alexander, Brian Lemen, and Josh Welch. Honorary casket bearers were Jake Gatlin and Jason Hayes. Interment

was at the West Liberty cemetery in Putnam County.

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

Riley Perkins

tember 1st, 1962, Riley was united in marriage to Virginia Darlene (Pierson) Perkins.

Riley is survived by his wife Darlene, his daughters Rachel (Joel) Medearis and Ruth Hughes, sisters-in-law Livina Perkins and Maxine (Hugh Dean) Eddy, brother-in-law Glen Smith, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Store from 1972 to 1985. They moved to Liberty, MO, where he worked in lithography. Riley loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time at Lake Thunderhead. In his retirement, he regularly visited his friends

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Riley Donald Perkins, 83, of Liberty MO, Passed away July 1st 11:27 pm at his home. The son of Jesse (Wymore) and George Perkins, he was born on Feb 25th, 1940, in Unionville, MO. He graduated from Unionville High School in 1959. On Sep-

He is preceded in death by his parents George and Jesse Perkins, one brother Johnnie Perkins, and one sister Mary Roof Smith.

Riley loved collecting gas engines, antique tractors, coins, and knives. He and his wife Darlene owned and operated Perkins General

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There will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Putnam Senior Citizens Center in Unionville, MO.

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state. But since then, occasional nests have been documented at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge as well as at wetlands at MDC’s Grand Pass, Eagle Bluffs, and Perry conservation areas. Still, they’re rare. Although migrants do pass through in autumn and late winter on both the eastern and western sides of the state.

Robbins notes that migrating sandhill cranes seen in western Missouri are likely from populations that breed in Canadian provinces west of Hudson Bay and migrate in large numbers through the Great Plains, such as noted migrations through Nebraska and Kansas. Sandhill cranes in eastern Missouri may

come from populations that breed in northern Midwestern states and southern Ontario. Missouri is in between the two major migration routes.

According to MDC’s online Field Guide, historically flocks of sandhill cranes used to gather to feed at migration staging areas along the Missouri and Grand rivers. Increasing crane populations in upper Midwestern states are improving the chances that Missouri may someday have a small resident breeding population.

For more information about sandhill cranes in Missouri, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov /4WW.

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July 11, 2023

Amy’sPrayer Letter

by Amy Brundage

Dear friends and family in Christ, These past few months have been packed full. God is at work!

May

One of the highlights of the month of May was being able to go to a week-long camp with the junior high and senior high students. During the week between first and second quarters of school, many teachers and most of the 93 students in the six grades of our JH/HS headed off to camp. The theme for the Bible messages was integrity, and God’s Word was preached clearly by a Peruvian pastor whose son attends our school. I was able to be in a cabin as a leader/counselor with ten girls, giving devotionals each night and discussing spiritual topics with them during the day. One girl in the cabin got assurance of her

salvation. Another one of the senior girls dedicated her life to Christ and gave a testimony in front of the student body. Of course there were fun activities, including mud games and scavenger hunts, and we also had costume contest and banquet for the seniors.

June

One of our students got saved! We received a new 14-year-old student in our school at the end of May. She came to us with some very serious spiritual and emotional problems. But, at the end of June, our school counselor for the girls led her to Christ! She has a church that she attends with her mother, and we are praying for her growth.

July

My church here in Peru, Iglesia Bautista de Fe (Faith Baptist Church), celebrated its anniversary last week-

end. The church was started twelve years ago. We have nearly 200 members now. God is so good. Many people worked together in planning, decorating, cooking for the banquet, organizing games, preaching, and ministering in music. It was a joy to see the Body of Christ serving together. As I reflected on what God has done, I thought of some girls who were saved in 2016. They are now young ladies and faithfully serving God in our church. It’s a privilege to have a small part in carrying out God’s command of discipleship. We praise God, for He’s the One who “gives the increase”!

I found out all the work that goes into writing and organizing a school program, as I directed the JH/HS program on July 4th. The director requested an English program on that day to show parents what the students have learned in English and to celebrate the independence of the U.S. Since Peru’s Independence Day is also in the month of

July, I decided to include both Peru and the U.S.’s independences and interweave the program with the idea of our liberty in Christ and citizenship in heaven. Many students had individual parts in English, Bible verses and pledges were quoted in groups, songs were presented in English, and above all the Gospel was given. Much of the program was translated so that all parents could receive the message and be edified. I’m thankful to God for the help He gave in preparing and presenting the program.

On Friday, I head to the States for three weeks. I’ll return on August 5th to continue with third quarter classes and the ministry here. I’d appreciate your prayers for this trip and for my school and church ministries here in Peru. Specifically, I ask prayer for fruit from my church’s evangelism ministry, wisdom for the leadership of my church, and for the new believer in my school. Thanks so much for investing in and praying for God’s work in Lima, Peru!

MDC Notes Rare Sandhill Cranes Nesting at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Sandhill cranes were gone from Missouri by late 1800s, but recent new nests are noted

Mound City, Mo. – A pair of sandhill cranes with two young chicks, called colts, gave nature photographer Dan Staples a smile and fine photographs on June 4 at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in Holt County. Their interaction on a marsh flat resembled dancing. Sandhill cranes are uncommon in the state and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) lists them as a species of conservation concern. A tall, gangly, slate gray bird with a red crown on their heads, nesting pairs are even more rare than the occasional sighting in the state of migrants in autumn and late winter.

Dillon Freiburger, MDC natural history biologist. “Statewide they are considered a rare breeder and loess bluffs might be one of a few places they consistently attempt to nest at.”

Staples lives at Mound City and visits the nearby wetlands at Loess Bluffs almost daily.

“It seems each year there is a pair that comes back,” he said. “The last two years there’s always one or two colts.”

Staples said the colts he has seen may not survive due to predation or flooding. They feed in wetlands and open fields. Mated pairs make nests from plant materials in shallow water.

In June, he photographed the pair and two colts in the refuge’s Snow Goose Pool, but he also photographed a pair with one colt in the Mallard Marsh.

Only by His Grace, Amy

Brundage

“eBird data shows them inhabiting Loess Bluffs pretty consistently year to year and throughout the breeding season, but our last heritage record for confirmed breeding was 2006,” said

History Matters

By John Grimaldi and David Bruce Smith

July 16 to July 31

America’s “dare devils” of the skies pack the history of aviation. The Wright brothers, for example, invented the airplane and flew the first powered flight in 1903, while other risk takers -- Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart -- piloted solo and non-stop across the Atlantic in 1927 and 1932, respectively.

And then there was Douglas Corrigan: an aircraft mechanic who salvaged an airplane from a trash heap, restored it, and soared

from California to New York. He anticipated a transatlantic journey, but the authorities quashed it.

Even so, on July 17, 1938, Corrigan took off--allegedly for California, but reversed course, turned east, crossed the Atlantic, and ended up in Ireland 28 hours later.

Afterwards, he was --famously—known as “Wrong Way” Corrigan.

The Grateful American Book Prize recommends Corrigan’s That’s My Story.

Sandhill crane sightings are rare in Missouri, said Kristen Heith-Acre, MDC ornithologist. But a few nests have been documented starting in the early 1990s.

The cranes were very common in Missouri until the late 1890s, according to Mark Robbins, ornithology collection curator at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum. Robbins summarizes both historical accounts and data from recent confirmed sightings in his publication, Birds of Missouri, Their Distribution and Abundance. From the early 1900s until the 1990s the cranes were scarcely seen in the

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Putnam County Land Transfers -- June 2023

June 1

Lt 3, Blk 4 Robbins

Add., Lt 4, Blk 4 Robbins

Add.; Grantors: Great Western Bank, First Interstate Bank Successor; Grantees: George

W. Hartman, Lesley C. Hartman

Lt 120 Meadow Rue; Grantors: John W. Voigt

Revocable Trust, Nancy

L. Kotz Trustee, James

R. Voight Trustee; Grantees: James Robert Voigt, Melinda Kae Voigt

STR 35-66-19; Grantor: Patricia S. Tipton; Grantees: C. Allen Tipton, Wendy D. Tipton

STR-26-65-19, STR 34-65-19, STR 35-65-

19, STR 21-65-19, STR 28-65-19; Grantor: Katie E. Perkins; Grantee: Caleb D. Perkins

STR 35-65-17; Grantor: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri;

Grantees: Guy H. Minear Revocable Trust, Freddie G. Minear

STR 35-66-17; Grantors: Freddie G. Minear Trustee, June Rose Minear Trustee, Freddie

G. & June Rose Minear

Revocable Trust; Grantees: Brent Minear Trustee, Margaret C. Minear

Trustee, Brent Minear & Margaret C. Minear Living Trust Dated June 20,

2012

June 2

Lt 63 Blazing Star; Grantors: Galen J. Mehmen, Debra L. Mehmen; Grantees: Kevin Stewawrd, Stacy Steward

June 5

Lt 223 Prairie Rose, STR 2-66-19, STR 1-6619; Grantors: Peggy Daniels, AKA Peggy Rush-Daniels; Grantees: Peggy L. Rash-Daniels Revocable Trust, Peggy L Rash-Daniels Trustee, AKA Daniels Family Trust

STR 11-65-17; Grantor: Success Bank; Grantees: Art L. Morrow, Wanda Morrow

STR-4-65-17; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank; Grantees: William J. Myers, Stacey L. Myers

STR 28-65-21, STR 29-65-21; Grantor: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri; Grantees: Timothy K. Blanchard, Sara A. Blanchard

STR 2-66-20; Grant-

ors: Carmie E. Hawkins, Rachel J. Hawkins; Grantees: Bennie King, Sovilla King

STR 2-55-20; Grantors: Bennie King, Sovilla King; Grantees: Carmie E. Hawkins, Ra-

chel J. Hawkins, Tara L. Walker Trustee

June 7

Lt 12 Willow Brooke;

Grantor: Barry & Marilyn Mead Family Trust

Dated January 9, 2023;

Grantees: William Michael Salow, Kimberly K. Salow

Lt 13 Willow Brooke;

Grantors: William Michael Salow, Kimberly K. Salow; Grantees: Robert Dean Deskin, Michelle Kay Deskin

June 9

STR 35-66-19; Grantor: USAA Federal Savings Bank; Grantee: Patricia S. Tipton

June 12

STR 35-66-19; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank; Grantees: Lynnette S. Hicks, Shawna Head, George Head

STR 35-66-19; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank; Grantees: Lynnette S. Hicks, Shawna Head, George Head

STR 35-66-19; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank; Grantees: Lynnette S. Hicks, Shawna Head, George Head

STR 26-67-18, STR

27-67-18; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank;

Grantees: Danny M. Cvikel Trustee, Tamara

S. Cvikel Trustee, Danny M. Cvikel & Tamara S. Cvikel Trust

STR 26-67-18, STR

27-67-18; Grantor: Put-

nam County State Bank;

Grantees: Danny M. Cvikel Trustee, Tamara S. Cvikel Trustee, Danny M. Cvikel & Tamara S. Cvikel Trust

STR 26-67-18, STR 27-67-18; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank;

Grantees: Danny M. Cvikel Tammy Cvikel

STR 26-67-18, STR 27-67-18; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank;

Grantees: Danny M. Cvikel Tammy Cvikel

STR 26-67-18, STR 27-67-18; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank;

Grantees: Danny M. Cvikel Tammy Cvikel

STR 26-67-18, STR 27-67-18; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank;

Grantees: Danny M. Cvikel Tammy Cvikel

STR 26-67-18; Grantors: Putnam County State Bank; Grantees: Katherine Budiselich, Anthony Hogg

STR 26-67-18; Grantors: Putnam County State Bank; Grantees: Katherine Budiselich, Anthony Hogg

STR 26-66-21, STR

35-66-21, STR 25-6621; Grantors: Lennis Harbert, Teresa Harbert; Grantee: Emily Young

STR 35-66-19; Grantors: George Head, Shawna Head, Lynnette Hicks; Grantees: Julia R. Wood, Rebecca Ann Williams

General Manager

Vernon Graphic Solutions

STR 27-66-18; Grantors: James J. O’Keeffe, Dawn M. O’Keeffe; Grantees: White Oak Properties & Land Development LLC

STR 7-66-16, STR 7-66-16; Grantors: Ronald D. Williams, Jr., Jennifer Williams; Grantee: Ronald Williams, Jr.

June 13

Lt 9 Blk 6 Johnson’s First Add., Lt 10 Blk6 Johnson’s First Add., Lt 2 Blk 6 Johnson’s Add., Lt 3 Blk 6 Johnson’s Add.; Grantors: First Interstate Bank Successor by Merger to Great Western Bank, Great Western Bank; Grantees: Clint K. Stufflebeam, Linda L. Stufflebeam, AKA Linda Stufflebeam, AKA Clint Stufflebeam

Lt 19 Blk 3 Powersville-OT, Lt 20 Blk 3 Powersville-OT, Lt 21 Blk 3 Powersville-OT, Lt 22 Blk 3 Powersville-OT; Grantors: First Interstate Bank Successor by Merger to Great Western Bank, Great Western Bank; Grantees: Thomas Ludington, Robbie Ludington, AKA Tom Ludington

STR-26067-18;

Grantors: Danny M. Cvikel Trustee, Tamara S. Cvikel Trustee, Danny M. & Tamara S. Cvikel Trust; Grantees: Anthony Hogg, Katherine Budiselich

STR-26067-18;

Grantors: Anthony Hogg, Katherine Budiselich; Grantees: Danny M. Cvikel Trustee, Tamara S. Cvikel Trustee, Danny M. & Tamara S. Cvikel Trust

STR-26067-18;

Grantors: Danny M. Cvikel Trustee, Tamara S. Cvikel Trustee; Grantees: Dennis E. Houser, Patricia A. Houser Lt 6 Blk 9 Unionville-OT, Lt 7 Blk 9 Unionville-OT; Grantor: Shirley A. Houser; Grantee: Nancy Weekley

STR 26-66-28; Grantor: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri;

Grantees: Gary G. Shipley, Patricia C. Shipley

STR 20-66-19, STR 30-66-19; Grantor: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri; Grantees: Gary G. Shipley, Patricia C. Shipley STR 24-66-18; Grantor: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri;

Grantees: Gary G. Shipley, Patricia C. Shipley STR 30-66-17, STR 24-66-18, STR 25-6-18, STR 31-66-18; Grantor: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri; Grantees: Gary G. Shipley, Patricia C. Shipley

Land Trans. ... Cont. to pg. 8

The Vernon Company, an established Midwest Company of over 100 years is seeking an aggressive General Manager for their graphics subsidiary, Vernon Graphics Solutions (VGS) in Unionville, MO. VGS specializing in fleet graphics, OEM decals/graphics and POP/Point of Sale. The stateof-the-art manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 Certified with latest technology in large format flat bed and roll-to-roll digital printing, large and small format screen printing, and complete finishing and fulfillment capabilities. This position will report to the Vice President-Graphics Operation, The Vernon Company.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage sales activities of a screen printing and digital graphics imaging company to maximize profits, achieve greatest penetration of existing markets and retain Company’s customers.

• Make presentations of Company products and services as necessary and may represent Company at trade shows or association meetings.

• Coordinate sales issues with production and purchasing departments.

• Analyze sales statistics to formulate policy and assist with market planning.

• Review market analysis to determine customer needs, volume potential and price schedules. Help develop sales action plans to accommodate goals of the Company.

• Work with Account Executives on custom printing projects.

• Coordinate nationwide graphic installations as necessary.

• Create and/or review project estimates and quotes.

• Monitor costs, competition, supply and demand to eliminate unprofitable items.

• Oversee production, customer service, HR and art departments

• Ensure ISO 9000 procedures are up to date and maintained.

• Supervise internal support staff, including project coordinators, customer service, order processors. Ensure work is prepared timely and accurately.

• Developing annual budgets and maintaining cost controls.

• Coordinate semi-annual physical inventories for fiscal and tax year reporting.

Qualifications include:

• Outgoing personality and ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all personality types.

• Possess good presentation and account development skills.

• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, detail oriented, and ability to multi-task.

• Demonstrated excellent planning and scheduling skills, along with strong desire to take initiative.

• Be persistent but also work with composure and confidentiality on client matters.

• Understanding of screen printing and wide format digital printing for OEM and Fleet customers preferred.

• Position is on-site, located in Unionville, MO.

Education/ experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field (emphasis in sales or marketing is a plus).

• 5+ years screen printing and/or digital imaging sales experience or training; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 10 years, production, or sales management.

The Vernon Company offers a competitive compensation/benefit package including a $10,000 hiring bonus.

The Vernon Company will also offer a $2,500 referral bonus for anyone referring the GM who is hired.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Please send resume to: sarahb@vernongraphicsolutions.com or mail to: Sarah Bradshaw at 2921 Industrial Dr. Unionville, MO 63565 EOE/M/F/D/V

Assembly of God Church Launches Backpack Program

Land Trans. ... Continued from pg. 6

STR 30-66-19, STR 26-66-18; Grantor: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri; Grantees: Gary G. Shipley, Patricia C. Shipley

STR 11-65-17; Grantors: Art L. Morow, Wanda Morrow; Grantee: Peggy Knowles

STR 11-65-17; Grantor: Peggy Knowles; Grantees: Art L. Morrow, Wanda Morrow

STR 17-64-17; Grantor: Homebank; Grantees: Rustin S. Clemens, Kelly J. Clemens

June 14

Lt 249 Spring Beauty; Grantor: John Huschka; Grantees: Justin L. Brand, Valerie M. Brand

Lt 8 Blk 7 Robbins Add., Lt 9 Blk 7 Robbins Add.; Grantor: Steven G. Jones; Grantees: Steven Bishop, Rebecca Bishop

ee: Mark Maring

Lt 7 Blk 6 Broadlawn Sub., Lt 8 Blk 6 Broadlawn Sub.; Grantors: Christopher D. Wilcox, Kaitlin Wilcox; Grantees: Christopher D. Wilcox, Kaitlin Wilcox

STR 5-65-20; Grantor: Janelle D. Anderson-Zerbe; Grantees: Kandi Lea Johnson, Heather Irlene Flora, Mary Mae Suick, Jill Jeanette Dennis

June 20

STR 36-67-20, Grantors: Joni Broshar, Christopher Broshar; Grantee: Nicolas VanGenderen

Lt 2 Blk 7 Parrish

Add.; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank;

Grantees: Brian Mayer, Cheryl Mayer

Wildflower Community Association Inc

Lt 28 Prairie Rose;

Grantors: John Drake, Judy Drake; Grantee: Wildflower Community Association Inc

June 23

STR 2-66-21; Grantors: Jennifer Burress, Dean Hadley; Grantees: Jennifer Burress, Dean Hadley

STR 32-66-18; Grantors: Ron Grams, Holly Lynn Grams, Christopher Hourscht, Lindsay Dawn Hourscht; Grantees: Craig A. Theisen, Sally A. Theisen

Lt 116 Spring Beauty; Grantor: Lorri Hunt; Grantee: Madison L. Wesselman

STR 27-67-18, STR

28-67-18, STR 34-6718; Grantor: Bank of Springfield; Grantee: Jason L. Knotts

er’s Add., Lt 6 Blk

2 Geisinger’s Add.;

Grantor: Sheila Davis; Grantees; Whitney Hirst, Robin Hirst

June 28

STR 9-66-17, STR 29-66-17; Grantors: Tommy Lee Rowland, Sr., Janet Joe Rowland, AKA Tommy Lee Rowland, AKA Janet J. Rowland; Grantees: Kathrine Louise Behrendt, Bill Lee Behrendt

STR 9-66-17; Grantors: Tommy L. Rowland, Sr., Janet J. Rowland, AKA Tommy Rowland; Grantees: Debra Joe Smith

Lt 67 Blazing Star; Grantors: Stephen A. Kling, Mary C. Kling; Grantees: Stephen A. Kling, Mary C. Kling

The Assembly of God Church, located just north of town on Highway 5, will be distributing new backpacks full of school supplies on August 12. As part of that project, the church is asking that organizations, families, businesses, etc., support the project by taking a backpack and returning it full of

school supplies.

Amanda and Pastor Justin Henry presented the idea at Rotary last week. The Rotary Club voted to purchase and fill two backpacks, and several members joined in by signing up for the project for their Sunday School classes and families.

Lt 316 Spring Beauty; Grantors: Danniel Tyler, Lori Tyler; Grantees: Sherry Lynn Bentley, Robert Davis Grouse

June 16

STR 25-66-22, STR 30-66-21; Grantors: Paul Ryan, Kimberly Ryan; Grantees: Ryan Farms V, LLC, A Missouri Limited Liability Co.

Blk 1 Johnson’s Second Add.; Grantor: Katherine Pauley; Grant-

STR 6-64-16; Grantors: Marilyn J. May, Wesley E. May; Grantees: Edith V. Swisher, David W. May

Lt 249 Spring Beauty; Grantor: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri; Grantee: John Huschka

June 21

STR 3-65-19; Grantor: Robert W. Goodyear; Grantee: Jessica R. Goodyear

Lt 349 Spring Beauty; Grantor: Putnam County State Bank; Grantee: Shelby R. Perry

June 22

STR 25-66-19; Grantors: Charles R. Sligh, Kristina I. Sligh; Grantees: Cody Quint, Bridget Quint

Lt 166 Spring Beauty; Grantor: Joann Scanlan; Grantee: Wildflower Community Association Inc

Lt 010 Blazing Star; Grantor: Joe Knott; Grantee: Wildflower Community Association Inc

Lt 135 Meadow Rue; Grantors: Anton Olson, Betty Olson; Grantee:

STR 23-66-17, STR

26-66-17; Grantors: Shirley Ann Crooks, Larry Leon Crooks; Grantee: Public Water Supply District #1

STR 26-66-17; Grantor: HLM Properties

LLC; Grantee: Public Water Supply District #1

June 26

Lt 304 Spring Beauty; Grantor: Diana B. Cowan; grantees: William F. Krigbaum, Tate Wlliam Krigbaum

Lt 7 Jones and Haynes Place, Lt 8 Jones and Haynes Place; Grantee: Whitney Hirst

STR 10-66-17; Grantors: Cody Ray, Jesslyn Ray; Grantees: Daniel Fintel, Cynthia Marie Fintel

STR 30-67-17; Grantors: Justin Richard Boggs, Janette Ruth Boggs; Grantee: Tyler W. McClimon

SR 30-67-17, STR 2967-17; Grantors: Justin Richard Boggs, Janette Ruth Boggs; Grantee: Tyler W. McClimon

June 27 Lt 5 Blk 2 Geising-

Lt 5 BG C North Bay Add., Lt 6 BG C North Bay Add.; Grantors: Craig Sayer, Becky l. Prusha Sayre; Grantees: Sean Marr Sayre, Kristin Linn Peck, Travis Terryl Prusha, Kristina Lynn Wilbur, Scott Marr Sayre, Sarah Anne Stone

June 29

STR 32-67-19; Grantors: Paul Sommers, Kaylene Sommers; Grantees: Justin Richard Boggs, Janette Ruth Boggs

Lt 104 Prairie Rose, Lt 118 Prairie Rose; Grantor: Robert Gardner; Grantees: Brooke D. Ryals, Jack Caldwell

June 30

STR 32-67-21;

Grantor: Shirley A. Jacob; Grantee: Misty Jacob

Marriage Licenses

Jesse Dale Chavez, Daniella Mae Jones

Brenden Adam Smyser, Alexis Nicole Rogers

Trevor Layne Pickering, Kristy Jo Crawford

Derik Duane Exline, Karrie Ann Klingner-Webb

Mark Paul Wouters, Mikki Anette Cowan

Amanda Henry, Assembly of God Church, is pictured with Rotarian Ron Kinzler. Photo credit: Mary Comstock

USDA Announces Historical Funding in Support of Lowering Energy Costs for Rural Business Owners and Agricultural Producers

COLUMBIA, MO –

On Thursday, July 13, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Missouri Kyle Wilkens announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses access federal funds for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements.

“This funding is meant to ensure that rural communities get fair financial opportunities to make energy more affordable, create new economic opportunity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Wilkens said. “The investments made under this funding will not only help producers and small businesses lower energy costs, but also access new markets and strengthen their operations.”

Eligible recipients for these grants include state, Tribal or local governments; colleges and universities; electric cooperatives and utility companies; and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may use the funds to:

*Help rural agricultural producers and small business owners apply for REAP funding.

*Provide information on how business owners and agricultural producers can improve the energy efficiency of their operations and use renewable energy technologies and resources.

*Conduct required energy assessments and audits.

*Help agricultural producers and small business owners plan,

build or develop renewable energy or energy efficiency projects.

This announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and the Bidenomics strategy to grow the American economy from the middle out and bottom up by rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, driving over $500 billion in private-sector manufacturing investments, creating good-paying jobs, and building a clean-energy economy to tackle the climate crisis and make our communities more resilient. REAP is also part of the Justice40 Initiative, which is advancing environmental justice by ensuring that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments reach disadvantaged communities that are marginalized and overburdened by pollution and underinvestment.

USDA will give funding priority to applicants proposing to assist disadvantaged communities, applicants pursuing projects using underutilized technologies and applicants seeking grants under $20,000.

For additional information, see the July 13 Federal Register.

Inflation Reduction Act: Background

The Biden-Harris Administration championed the Inflation Reduction Act to help provide new funding and unprecedented incentives to expand clean energy, transform rural power production, create jobs and spur economic growth. It is the largest single investment in rural electrification since the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.

Through the Infla-

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tion Reduction Act, the Administration is delivering on its promise to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across America. The Inflation Reduction Act provides funding to USDA Rural Development to help eligible organizations invest in renewable energy infrastructure and zero-emission systems and make energy efficiency improvements that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Contact USDA Rural Development Information on programs available through USDA Rural Development is available by visiting www.rd.usda.

gov/mo, by calling (573) 876-0976, or by emailing RDMissouri@usda. gov. Stay current by following @RD_Missouri on Twitter.

USDA Rural Development has 25 offices across the state to serve the 2.2 million residents living in rural Missouri. Office locations include a state office in Columbia, along with local offices in Butler, Charleston, Chillicothe, Clinton, Dexter, Eldon, Farmington, Higginsville, Houston, Kennett, Kirksville, Maryville, Mexico, Moberly, Neosho, New London, Poplar Bluff, Richmond, Rolla, Sedalia, Springfield, St. Joseph, Troy, and West Plains.

Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage

Red Cross, Warner Bros. Discovery partnering to encourage blood donations around Shark Week & theatrical release of MEG 2: THE TRENCH COLUMBIA, Mo

(July 10, 2023) — The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood now to avoid a looming blood shortage.

To help head off a more serious situation, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery for the 35th anniversary of Shark

plies last. Donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark.

By scheduling and keeping appointments in July, donors can help provide for those in immediate need of lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming area blood donation opportunities

Kirksville

7/20/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Complete Family Medicine, 1611 S Baltimore

7/24/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Complete Family Medicine, 1611 S Baltimore

7/27/2023: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Crossing, 810 E Shepherd Ave

UNIONVILLE

least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Amplify your impact − volunteer!

A stable blood and platelet supply is critical to national preparedness. Additionally, as we approach the beginning of what is expected to be another active hurricane season, the Red Cross urges everyone to get ready now and consider becoming a volunteer to help people affected by the growing number of climate-driven disasters. Support impacted communities by assisting at Red Cross shelters, using your professional skills as a licensed health care provider or becoming a member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. To learn more, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

Week and the theatrical release of Meg 2: The Trench. The public is encouraged to celebrate a summer of sharks and help shore up the national blood supply by giving in July.

In thanks for helping, the Red Cross is offering several incentives to donors who come out to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.

July 12-Aug 12: Those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark.

July 17-31: Presenting donors will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, while sup-

7/24/2023: 1 p.m.5:30 p.m., 4-H Building, Hwy 5 North How to donate blood

To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana. org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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Surviving the Drought

Dear Friend, These last few months have been dry—too dry. While the rain we did receive recently in parts of North Missouri was welcome, although not with the accompanying storms, it certainly wasn’t enough. The corn crop is withering away in the fields, pastures are picked clean, and farmers are already scrambling to find hay to feed their herds.

The problem is, there isn’t much hay out there. The lack of rain has hit hay crops hard too. If you can navigate the scams and find hay for sale, it’s already going for well over $100 a bale in many places. Farmers will face an impossible set of choices: sell off part of the herd, go bankrupt trying to feed them, or let them starve. That isn’t much of a choice at all.

If you don’t grow corn or raise cattle, you might be wondering— what’s this got to do with me? Our economy in North Missouri, our state, and the Midwest is built from the ground up off the backs of farmers and ranchers. A tough year on the farm doesn’t just mean a tough year for farmers—it means a tough year for everyone, certainly our friends and neighbors.

Up to this point, farmers have pretty much used every square inch of land they can to feed their livestock. Though

Don’t Flunk Food Safety This School Year

the only real fix is more rain, there is an option for haying and grazing that would ease the pain. There are millions of acres enrolled in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program, which sets aside farmland for conservation. That’s additional land that could be used temporarily for haying and grazing, yet it remains untapped for the most part.

Some of that land has already been opened to emergency grazing, but only in places where the drought is the worst. If the rest of that land in Missouri isn’t made available right away, there’s a pretty good chance it won’t be usable by the time USDA gets around to making it available.

That’s why I led several of my Missouri Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack asking him to explore all available options to immediately open up CRP in Missouri to emergency haying. It’s just common sense to use what we’ve got to avert further disaster. I hope Secretary Vilsack will take a close look at this so our farmers and ranchers in Missouri—our friends and neighbors—can survive this drought and continue feeding the world.

Sincerely,

Sam Graves

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 — A healthy meal is more than selecting nutritious foods; it also includes safe food handling from the moment it’s being prepared and up until lunchtime. Would you pass or fail the safe lunch packing test? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has four tips for parents and caregivers to get an easy A in food safety this school year.

“While there have been huge strides in food safety, at least 48 million people in the U.S. are still affected by foodborne illness every year,” said USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban. “Our children’s health and safety depend on the safe food handling practices we teach and practice at home.”

Clean

A recent USDA observational study on food preparation showed that only 44% of participants attempted to wash their hands before meal preparation, a failing grade no matter how you look at it. Even fewer participants (3%) washed their hands properly by rubbing hands for at least 20 seconds. Proper handwashing practices can help prevent cross-contamination when preparing school lunches. Follow these steps to earn an A+ in handwashing:

*Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap and apply soap.

*Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.

*Scrub your hands for

at least 20 seconds.

*Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

*Dry your hands using a clean towel.

Separate

The kitchen can become a playground for bacteria when food is mishandled during preparation. To avoid cross-contamination, separate raw foods from those that are ready to eat during preparation. Don’t use the same cutting board for raw foods and ready-to-eat foods like fruits and vegetables. Having multiple cutting boards can help, but if you are only using one, make sure that you wash it in hot soapy water, sanitize, rinse, and air or pat dry with a clean paper towel between uses.

Cook

Cooking enough meat and poultry to use later in school lunches is a great time saver. But never rely on the color or texture of your meat and poultry to know if it is safe to consume. The only safe way to tell if it has been cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature is by using a food thermometer. Let the thermometer do all the hard work to help you pass the “Is it done yet?” test.

Chill

You’ll pass the final food safety exam by never leaving food out of refrigeration for over two hours. Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause bacteria to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the

range of temperatures between 40 F and 140 F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is often called the “Danger Zone.” If you will be cooking more than you will pack, make sure you store your leftovers safely in sealed containers or airtight packaging. To do this, cut food into smaller pieces or divide large amounts of food into shallow containers to allow food to cool rapidly. Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or can remain safe indefinitely when frozen.

Packing a Food Safe

Lunch

When packing the

school lunch, ditch the brown paper bag. Always pack school lunches in insulated lunch boxes or insulated containers to keep perishable foods safe until lunchtime.

For cold foods, include at least two cold sources in the insulated lunch box to keep perishable foods under 40 F. These can be frozen gel packs, frozen juice boxes or frozen bottled water. By lunchtime, juice boxes or bottled water should be thawed and ready to drink.

For hot foods, use an insulated container

Food Safety ... Cont. to pg. 11

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NOTICE OF TAX CERTIFICATE SALE

The following is a publication of lands and lots in Putnam County upon which tax certificates are to be offered for sale at the Courthouse door beginning the 4th Monday, August 28th, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock and continuing day to day as indicated by the following publication, by the understanding according to the provisions of Senate Bill No. 97 or the 1933 Session Acts.

The land or lots are to be sold under the description as listed and the amount as shown due for each year represent the amount of taxes, not including interest, and costs of this sale.

An additional cost of $100.00 a parcel will be added for advertising. The certificate will be issued covering as much land and lots as is necessary to discharge the total taxes & interest and charges, which are due thereon at the time of the sale.

UNION TOWNSHIP

HTS PROPERTIES

LLC

(Post 3rd Year Offering) 1700 Main St Unionville 11073540260

N 50’ EX W PT & E

22.5’ OF S 70’ LOT 2

120’ X 23.5’ IRR BLK

3 ORIGINAL TOWN SECTION 35 TOWN-

SHIP 66 RANGE 19 OPEN BID

CROSSGROVE

CHRISTIAN NICHOLAS (3rd Year Offering) 116 North 17th Unionville 11073540243

LOT 5&8: N 92’ W 1/3

LOT 4: W 4’ S 28’ LOT

4: BLK 2 ORGINAL TOWN

SECTION 35 TOWN-

SHIP 66 RANGE 19

COUNTY TAXES 2018

$715.69 2019 $714.79

2020 $715.12 2021

$271.46 2022 $272.44

BEGINNING BID

$5074.65

ANDERS FRANKLIN L & JUDY K CEC (2nd Year Offering) 204 South 19th Street Unionville 11073500303201

LT 1 & E1/2 LT 2: 115’

X 90’ BLK 1 ELSON’S 1ST ADD SECTION 35

TOWNSHIP 66 RANGE

19 COUNTY TAXES 2019 $445.80 2020

$446.05 2021 $466.30

2022 $468.28

BEGINNING BID $3084.30

YORK TOWNSHIP

VEST CARY & JEN-

NIE 202 3rd St Powersville 09030600401602

LOTS 3-4 BLK 10

ORIGINAL TOWN

100’ X 150’ SECTION 6

TOWNSHIP 66 RANGE

21 COUNTY TAXES

2020 $128.98 2021 $ 137.72 2022 $138.13 BEGINNING

BID $723.82

I, Jennifer Heiden-

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with, Collector, County of Putnam, State of Missouri, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct list of the lands or lots that will be offered for sale as above set forth. The Putnam County Collector makes no guarantees nor implies any guarantees concerning title, liens or encumbrances on any of the properties offered for sale.

Dated the 6th of July, 2023

JENNIFER HEIDENWITH, PUTNAM COUNTY COLLECTOR-TREASURER

To be published 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26/2023

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to keep food like soup, chili, and stew hot. Fill the container with boiling water, let stand for a few minutes, empty, and then pour in the piping hot food. Keep the insulated container closed until lunchtime to keep the food hot — 140 F or above.

Other Food Safe Options

Non-perishable foods are also a great option when it comes to food safety. Items that do not require refrigeration will be safe past lunchtime and are the perfect addition to school lunch boxes.

* pre-packaged, shelf-stable meals;

*whole or dried fruits

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like apples and bananas;

*whole vegetables like baby carrots and cherry tomatoes;

*hard cheeses like cheddar, gouda and parmesan;

*grains like bread and crackers;

*jerky like beef, chicken or other meats.

Read more about USDA’s four steps to food safety and get your food safe lunch questions answered by calling the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), email MPHotline@usda. gov or chat live at ask. usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

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Automotive

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26432 210th St. Unionville, MO 63565

$180,000

As summer is continuing, there are a couple of things you need to be aware of. (1) Putnam County’s 4-H Achievement Day is tomorrow (assuming you get the paper on Wednesday) Thursday, July 20. Remember all 4-H members must bring one project for everything they are enrolled in. (2) Related to 4-H, the University is still looking to fill the full-time 4-H position here in Putnam. If you or someone you know is interested, contact your local office for more details. A Master’s degree is required.

HAY

I know from driving around that many of you have been haying in a lot recently. Furthermore, I hear many of you have told me or others that your hay is short this year. That is why MU Extension and I always suggest you test your hay, especially in a year where prices could be high again due to the drought. Over the years I heard comments such as “if the quantity is lower, the quality will be better” or “they just will have to eat it so no sense in testing”. Neither of those comments holds water so to speak. A hay test only costs $30 to $35 per sample and gives you a lot of information you can use to

Grazing ...

adjust feeding to your livestock. You can borrow a core sampler ($25 deposit) so you can get a representative sample. MU Extension can help to analyze the hay and a feed ration. One last thought is with hay and baleage, it is best to wait at least 30 days after baling to take samples.

LUCERNE STOCK SHOW

The stock show is coming up soon from August 2 thru the 5th Livestock shows will be held the 2nd thru the 4th A full article and events will be in this paper either this or next week so look for details. Don’t forget the great pies at Lucerne every year also!

REMINDER

The “Market on the Square” continues every Saturday morning on the west side of the Unionville square. Last week’s market included tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, 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. Other counties have markets too.

THOUGHT: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you!”

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producer a better chance to participate in NRCS

EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), which provides incentives for implemented soil and water conservation practices.

Clark and Lewis County Grazing School is scheduled for August 21-23, 2023 in Kahoka, MO. For more information and to register, please contact Brenda Schreck, MU Extension

Livestock Specialist, at 573-767-5273 or email at schreckb@missouri. edu.

Linn County Grazing School is schedule for September 12-14, 2023 in Linneus, MO. For more information on this school and to register, please contact Valerie Tate, MU Extension Agronomy Specialist at 660-895-5123 or email at tatev@missouri.edu.

“Learning without thinking is labor lost; thinking without learning is dangerous.”

Talvik to Perform at Bixler 108

crisscrossing the country in a small RV and booking shows at venues in and around places that they wanted to see and explore, such as National Parks. They fell in love with this country and its rich music traditions and for most of the past 15 years Sofia has been sharing her music with us from coast to coast.

“Instead of just going to New York, Miami and Los Angles, I experience much of the world that not a lot of people get to see and play at small venues, much like the Bixler 108 Listening Room. I love the intimacy of these spaces where I can connect with and interact with and carry on a conversation with the audience,” said Talvik.

and those who have been forced to leave their homes and communities and search for a new life elsewhere. But the album was recorded in a much more peaceful environment—a small rural village in Sweden where white-trimmed wooden houses are tucked in between the pine and birch trees next to a quiet lake.

Dealing with Orphaned Wildlife

Submitted by Conservation Agent Jake Meyers

are likely to abandon them after the fact.

Forget ABBA for a minute, OK? There’s much more to Swedish music than Bjorn, Benny and the girls. And that “much more” includes Sofia Talvik, who is coming to The Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, MO on July 21.

Born in Gothenburg, on a small west coast Swedish island in 1978, Talvik started studying and playing classical piano as a young girl. But that all changed when she got a guitar for her 18th birthday and immediately taught herself to play it, writing songs at the same time. She didn’t have a plan at first. She just loved playing, writing and singing. Her career and day job was as a freelance graphic designer and the music happened in her spare time. In 2001 she began posting her original songs online, for free. Then a radio show began featuring some of her

songs and suddenly Talvik found an audience for her music—often far beyond Sweden and especially in the US, which got her to thinking about coming to the US and pursuing her music full time. But she told herself that you just don’t leave everything, including a good career, and go off and play music. She mentioned it to her husband and to her surprise he said “why not?” Soon they both quit their jobs and headed to the US, where they hit the road,

Sofia Talvik’s down to Earth story telling and songs that speak to the heart are one of her greatest strengths and has earned her comparisons with Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins and Buffy Sainte-Marie. Not bad company. She is one of those special singer songwriters who turns everything she touches into gold.

Since picking up that guitar over 20 years ago Talvik has written, produced and released over 12 albums. Her newest album, “Center of the Universe”, just released this year, is inspired by the brave and heroic people in the Ukraine

Talvik writes all of her songs, very much in the tradition of Folk and Americana, but undoubtedly influenced by her Nordic roots, primarily for acoustic guitar and that is the way she will perform when she comes to The Bixler 108 Listening Room on Friday, July 21. Show time is 7:00 pm. There is no admission charge at The Bixler, however donations are appreciated and needed to be able to support artists like Sofia Talvik. For more information go to The Bixler 108 Facebook page or contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail.com. You can find and listen to Sofia Talvik’s music online, but to appreciate her artistry plan to catch her show in person.

Most people living in rural areas will have likely come across a scenario of a young or injured animal on its own. It is understandable to feel sympathy or compassion towards these creatures and have a desire to help them. It is important to remember, however, that human interaction is likely to do more harm than good. Alongside that, there are a number of reasons as to why a young animal is by itself.

Baby animals are rarely abandoned. The wildlife parent is afraid of people and will retreat when you approach. If the baby animal is left alone, the parent will usually return. In addition, parent animals cannot constantly attend their young. Often, they spend many hours each day gathering food. Many parents to young wildlife also rely on scent to recognize their young. If their young have human scent from human interactions, they

Wild animals, if they are to survive in captivity, often require highly specialized care. Without such care they will remain in poor health and may eventually die.

Adopting wildlife is likely to atrophy their instincts and make them too domesticated to continue their way of life.

Animals are better off in their natural habitat where they are free to reproduce and carry on their species.

If nothing else, it is also important to remember that it is illegal to own wildlife in Missouri. Any person who holds wildlife in captivity without proper permutation is in violation of the wildlife code and is subject to the ramifications that that entails. The desire of the Department of Conservation is to ensure the safety and propagation of wildlife. Leaving nature to the outdoors is the best way to ensure the success of this goal.

Swedish musician Sofia Talvik will be the featured performer at The Bixler 108 Listening Room on Friday, July 21. Photo submitted by Tom Keedy