Shelby Hollon, of First Interstate Bank, read for the Summer Reading Program and emphasized the power of kindness. Please join us every Wednesday at 10 am for Story Time. Submitted by Christy Allen, Library Director
Submitted by Christy Allen, Library Director
The winners for the Putnam County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, week five are as follows:
Zebulun Houf T-shirt
Annabelle Gorkowski T-shirt
Nehemiah Houf water bottle
2024 Lucerne Stock Show Opens Next Week
Give blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, July 25 from 1 to 5:30 at the 4-H Building. Hosted by Unionville Rotary.
PC E911 Weather Warning Testing for August 2024 ~ 2nd & 16th (on the first and third Friday of each month).
Arya Brown compass kit
Ruthie Couchman book
Deion Folsom book
The library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10 am.
Russell Couchman backpack Lena Dooley compass Bowen Couchman compass kit
Join MDC, the PC Health Dept. and Partners at an Adventure Fishing Night in Unionville Aug. 5
UNIONVILLE, Mo.
– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and several partners including the Putnam County Health Department, PFH Prevention, and Putnam County Partners in Preention, invites boys in grades kindergarten through fifth and their mother figures to an adventure fishing night at Lake Mahoney in Unionville on Aug. 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
This event is free, and attendees will have the opportunity to partici-
pate in backyard games, knot tying, birdhouse painting, and fishing. Dinner will be provided, and no fishing permit is required at this event. Registration is not required.
From Unionville, take Highway 5 north 1 mile, then Reservoir Trail west 1 mile across the dam to access Lake Mahoney. Questions about this event can be sent to Conservation Agent Jake Myers at (573) 673-0024 or by email at Jacob.myers@mdc.mo.gov.
Submitted by Joe Koenen
July 31st thru the August 3rd will mark the 85th Lucerne Stock Show. There is a lot happening next week so you will not want to miss it.
Wednesday, July 31st, begins at with the dairy goat show at 10 am (registration from 8:30 to 9:30 that morning) and the dairy cattle show at 2:00 pm (registration from 11:30 to 12:30).
The Putnam County Health Department will be offering blood pressure checks from 11am to 1pm. You can enter 4-H and FFA exhibits that evening from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and they pay premiums. The first evening concludes with the community barbeque at 6 pm (please bring a dish to pass) and ends with the church night at 7:30 pm. The cook shack will
be open from 11 am to 4 pm that day.
Thursday, August 1st, the sheep show begins at 10 am (registration from 8:30 to 9:30 am) with meat goats following at noon (registration from 11:30 to 12:30).
The beef show is at 5:30 pm (weigh-in from 4 to 5 pm) and the ever-popular newlywed game finishing the day’s festivities at 7:30 pm. The cookshack opens at 11 am that day.
Friday, August 2nd, begins with the swine show at 9 am (weigh-in from 7:30 to 8:30 am). The cookshack opens at 8 am that morning. The rabbit show begins at 1:00 pm (register from 11:30 to 12:30) with the poultry show at 3 pm (register from 1:30 to 2:30 pm). The evening concludes with the kid’s games at 6:30 pm and kids, do not forget to
bring your own frogs. All livestock shows are open to 4-H and FFA members in Missouri or Iowa with health rules applying.
Saturday, August 3rd, may be the last day but there is lots of things for young and old. Starting at 9 am will be the Antique Tractor and Small Engine show. Beginning at 9:30 am are the dog races (register at 9 am) with the Kiddie Tractor Pull at 10:30 am (register at 10:15). Cornhole starts at 11:00 am (register at 10:30 am). You must register in teams of 2 and cost is $20 per team. The Lawn mower tractor pull starts at 1:30 pm (register from 12:30 to 1 pm) and at 3 pm will be the 3 on 3 basketball contest with 2 age groups with a $5 per person entry fee, register from 2 to 2:30pm. The BBQ judging contest begins at 4 with the
•Test will be for 2 minutes between 9:00 A.M. and 9:15 A.M.
pie contest is at 5 pm. (register from 4 to 4:45 pm). At 6 pm all building exhibits are released with the famous Talent show onstage at 6:30 pm. (register at 6 pm to show your talent). The stock show concludes with the pie auction during the talent show judging and Pat Pittman and friends on stage after.
The Food shack opens at 8 am Saturday. You won’t want to miss the food there or the famous Lucerne pie bakers. Raffle tickets are available during the fair with winner announced after the music on Saturday. They have updated facilities so don’t miss the Stock show next week. I hope to see you there! We want to thank the many volunteers and supporters who help make the Stock Show possible.
These twin boys happily posed for pictures with the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Ewes at last year’s Lucerne Stock Show. This year will mark the 85th year of the annual show.
TheShepherd’sCall by Dr. H. Wade Paris
That You Might Have Life
Despite God’s clear instructions to the contrary, man seems to think he can make a better life for himself than God can give. In the garden of Eden, Adam---who had everything he needed--assumed God must be withholding something. Adam tried to improve on what God had made. It was a terrible and eternal mistake.
Humankind has been repeating that mistake ever since. We are much like the child whose parents give him a gift he has always wanted. The child quickly grows weary of the toy and dismantles it to see if he can improve it. Later, the parent finds the child playing with the box and wrappings of the gift while the toy lies broken on the floor.
The book of Genesis tells us God formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed into him the breath of life. (Genesis
1:26) Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35) Of course, Jesus did not mean this literally. William Barclay said it right, “These words take us beyond the realm of physical existence. What makes humanity alive is the Spirit of God within us.” Animals and other creatures have life, but nothing even close to what humans know as life. Our lives are fashioned after the life of God Himself. The Bible tells us God made us in His image.
Jesus said, ”I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) Among other things, Jesus was saying He has come to help us put the pieces of our lives back together meaningfully. Life is more than existence. Life---abundant life---is Jesus living within you. Without Him, many are existing but not living.
Commentary: U.S. Supreme Court Curbs Administrative State in Chevron Ruling
By Dan Engemann, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory Affairs
In elementary school, we all learned about the three equal, but separate, branches of government: the legislative branch to create our laws; the judicial branch to interpret the laws; and the executive branch to implement the laws as written. However, much of that governmental lesson was turned on its head 40 years ago, with the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) Chevron ruling. That decision instructed the courts to defer to federal agencies’ arguments
about the scope of their own authority, multiplying the power of federal agencies and growing the regulatory burden on farmers and ranchers. You don’t have to look very far for real-world examples of the “administrative state” run amok. For farmers and ranchers, “exhibit A” is the long-foughtagainst Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Through WOTUS, federal agencies have tried to lay claim to just about any body of water they want-
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ed, far from any navigable stream, and far from what Congress intended. Wetland determinations conducted by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, where lands are regulated in addition to the Clean Water Act, placed the burden upon farmers and ranchers to prove they’re not farming a “wetland,” including acreage that often doesn’t even hold water. On par, EPA’s tailpipe vehicle emissions standard is now a de facto electric vehicle mandate for just about everything that we drive. Simply put, the agencies have taken things way too far.
cases is that while federal law said the agency can require observers on fishing boats, it doesn’t require the fishing companies to pay their salaries.
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and other agriculture groups filed an amicus brief in Loper Bright, stating: “a deference rule, as experience shows, makes it far too easy for agencies and courts to throw up their hands when faced with difficult statutory language and rely on deference rather than careful textual analysis.”
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Thursday, July 25
LS Sausage Gravy/ Biscuit, Hash Browns, Juice, Fruit, Cake
Friday, July 26
BUFFET, Hot Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans w/Onions, Assorted Fruit and Desserts
Monday, July 29
Swiss Steak, Cab-
bage, Glazed Carrots
Tuesday, July 30 Beef & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit
Wednesday, July 31
SALAD BAR, Cobb Salad w/Chicken, Includes Egg, Tomato, Bacon and Cheese, Bread Stick, Melon
Thursday, 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 Friday, July 26
Greg Stuckey, Howard Luscan, Brian Allison
Saturday, July 27
Megan Evans, Stephen Briggs, Elaine Hill, Ethan Bollow, Garth Breckenridge, Holly Guffey, Ashley Lewis, Brody Trent, Lynley Overton, John Weaver Sunday, July 28
Brian Lemen, Dallas Halley, Ann Burkhiser, Steven Johnson, Shirley McDonald, Bronson Stottlemyre, Johnathon Carter, Daniel Clinkenbeard, Leisa Jones Tuesday, July 30
Cindy Pearson, Rande Butler, Robert Puffer, Ronny Roof, Hank Ream, Carla Wagner, Brian Perkins, Heather Cullum, Jake Jones, Dani Reagan Wednesday, July 31
Allison Hathaway, Paula McCormack, Marla Pace, Macey Tipton
We just returned from a 5 day vacation of hiking and riding. We witnessed beautiful snow covered mountains, wildlife, cave exploring, and ice Mountains
cold streams. The most unexpected blessing of the trip was NO cell phone service. It was glorious! If you have teenagers glued to their phones, 10,000 feet above sea level is the place to go.
In response, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark 6-3 decision on June 28, striking down Chevron deference. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts said Chevron “allows agencies to change course even when Congress has given them no power to do so” and called it “fundamentally misguided.”
This comes after the Supreme Court’s hearing of oral arguments in two cases that sought to overturn Chevron – Relentless v. Dept. of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. The plaintiffs were fishing companies who challenged a National Marine Fisheries Service rule, which required them to pay for federal observers on their boats.
The central issue in these
Chevron deference has led to a staggering number of harmful regulations to agriculture and our entire economy that Congress did not authorize, and up until now, the courts couldn’t check. In fact, Chevron has been cited in the past by federal courts in excess of 18,000 times. Following this decision, the courts will have to determine what the laws passed by Congress actually say, and not defer to federal agency interpretation. This ruling leaves farm, ranch and like-minded organizations, as well as the legislative branch, with one of the biggest opportunities in a generation. It is incumbent to scrutinize any federal regulation justified by Chevron deference that impacts our livelihood. Let our important work begin.
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Fairley NCMC Outstanding Student for July
Andrea Fairley, Newtown, was selected as the NCMC Outstanding Student for July 2024.
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Chief of Staff
Submitted by Kristi Harris, NCMC Chief of Staff
Andrea Fairley, from Newtown, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for July. She is a Missouri A+ scholarship student enrolled in the nursing program. After graduating from NCMC, Andrea plans to transfer to the University of Missouri-Columbia to obtain a
master’s degree in medicine or even a doctorate. Her career goal is to become a certificated neonatal nurse practitioner.
At NCMC, Andrea plans to join the Baptist Student Union, First Gen Club, and the Student Nursing Association. Her favorite class is Physiology. Andrea said, “I enjoy Physiology the most because it truly challenges me.”
Her favorite thing about NCMC is the Bookstore. Andrea said, “They have great apparel and everything a student needs.”
Andrea went on to say, “I chose NCMC because it was close to home, and they have an exceptional nursing program.” Andrea said, “NCMC has given me so many opportunities to reach my goals. I’ve taken all my prerequisites, and I’m ahead of schedule. This wouldn’t have been possible without NCMC’s help in allowing me to take classes early. I can
only grow from here and continue on the right path thanks to the staff that has helped me.”
Each month, a student is nominated by a faculty or staff member to be featured as an Outstanding Student based on their dedication to educational success, attitude toward learning, and hard work in their field and activities.
To learn more about NCMC, visit https:// www.ncmissouri.edu/ or contact the Admissions Department at 660-3593948.
Brinkmans Attend “Declare the Good News” Convention
Submitted by Coleen Brinkman
Jonathan and Coleen Brinkman had the privilege of attending the 2024 Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Coralville, IA. This was held at the Xtreme Arena with over 3200 attending on July 5-7. The convention’s theme was “Declare the Good News.” Nearly 700 conventions in 136 U. S. cities in 36 languages are being held this year.
Humankind needs some positive message of the good news Jess talked about in the Bible. This good news teaches us not to be afraid of events happening now or in the future. It empowers us to overcome the negativity we may encounter.
On Friday we considered the evidence about Jesus in the Gospels is an accurate record of his life, how this benefits us today.
Saturday, the prophecies about Jesus’ birth and childhood all came true. A two-part feature drama was held on Friday and Saturday.
Sunday we learned “Why We Don’t Fear Bad News.” Millions today have reasons to feel secure and confident despite worsening world conditions.
The late John Brinkman enjoyed these conventions every year since 1996. His family continues to attend these faith strengthening conventions.
Seeking Answers and Healing
Dear Friend,
Last Saturday, we all watched as a deranged individual came within inches of taking the life of President Trump. If it weren’t for the grace of God, I would be writing a very different message to you all today.
In the immediate aftermath, I had hoped that every American would share the same concern for the President’s life, the well-being of his family, and the health and safety of the other innocent Americans who were killed or injured. In the days that have followed, I’ve been deeply disappointed that this wasn’t the case.
I have heard and seen a disturbing number of comments about how they wished the shooter had “better aim” or a “better scope.” These types of comments are downright un-American. To paraphrase the current President, we don’t settle our political disputes with bullets; we settle our differences with ballots.
More than that, comments like this—jokes or otherwise—fail to recognize that President Trump isn’t just a leader; he’s a person too—with a wife, children, family, and friends who love him dearly. No matter your political opinions and differences, it’s never acceptable to wish harm
to grow!
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or death on your fellow Americans, and certainly not in a time like this. How did we ever lose sight of that?
Rather than wishing ill will on our political opponents, Americans should be united in getting to the bottom of this and having a full, transparent investigation into the security failures that allowed this to happen in the first place. The details we already know are plenty concerning. There’s no way this individual should have been able to get so close to President Trump and be allowed to get a clear shot at the President. With limited information, it’s hard to pinpoint where every security failure happened. That’s why we need a complete and transparent investigation into these failures. Congress is working on that as we speak.
In the meantime, one thing is clear: the buck stops at the top. U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has so profoundly failed to fulfill her most important duty that Americans can no longer trust her to lead the agency. For the good of the country, Director Cheatle needs to step down, fully comply with these investigations, and help our nation heal and move forward.
Sincerely, Sam Graves
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Obituaries
Dr. Marvin Hoskin
Dr. Paul Marvin Hoskin passed away peacefully at his home in Bixby, Oklahoma, on July 3, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rosie. He was the son of Dr. Alfred and Iva Hoskin.
Dollar General to Pay
$295,000 in
EEOC Age Dis-
crimination
and Retaliation Lawsuit
Settles
Federal Charges Retailer Harassed Older Managers and Fired Those Who Reported the Harassment
ST. LOUIS – Dollar General Stores will pay $295,000 and furnish other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) age discrimination, harassment, and retaliation lawsuit, the federal agency announced today.
According to the lawsuit, from July 2016 until January 2018, a newly hired Dollar General regional director in Oklahoma harassed district
managers who were in their 50s and older by calling them “grumpy old men,” telling them he was building “a millennial team” and they needed “young blood” in the stores, and threatening them to keep up with the “millennial team” or quit or be fired. After one of the district managers quit and reported the harassment to the company, Dollar General sought feedback from the district managers about the new regional director but did not investigate reports of age discrimination. Emboldened, the regional director continued harassing
In Loving Memory of Steffany A. Tuder Daughter of Betty & Calvin Casady Sister of Scott Casady
December 2, 1954 ~ June 16, 2024
I am home in Heaven, dear ones. Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In the everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand, Do it now, while life remaineth… You shall rest in God’s own land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting Oh, the joy to see you come.
Thank you
The family of Steffany Tuder would like to thank everyone who gave flowers, cards, food, telephone calls ans kept us in your prayers during this sad and difficult time.
Betty and Scott Casady
older workers and fired two district managers in retaliation for reporting his misconduct. Eventually another district manager was forced to quit because of the continual harassment.
Such alleged conduct violates the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibits age discrimination and harassment, as well as retaliation against workers who report such conduct. The EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General, Civil Action No. 6:21-cv-00295) after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its administrative conciliation process.
In addition to the payment to three former managers, the decree requires Dollar General to take a variety of actions to protect older workers in its Eastern Oklahoma region from discrimination based on age, including training retail and human resources
managers, adopting and distributing effective policies and procedures to prevent age harassment and discrimination, and notifying employees of their rights. The company will also report to the EEOC regarding compliance with the decree.
“Unfortunately, age discrimination in the workplace is pervasive and often goes unreported,” said Andrea G. Baran, the EEOC’s regional attorney for the St. Louis District. “Employers must take serious, effective steps to prevent age discrimination and harassment, they must encourage employees to report any discriminatory treatment they experience or observe on the job, and they must not tolerate any workplace behavior that demeans or ridicules older workers because of their age.”
David Davis, director of the EEOC’s St. Louis District office, said, “Employers that discriminate against older workers based on ageist stereotypes and assumptions not only violate the law, they also deprive
themselves of an experienced and capable workforce. Age discrimination has no place in any business.”
For more information on age discrimination and retaliation, please visit https://www.eeoc.
gov/age-discrimination and https://www.eeoc. gov/retaliation.
The EEOC’s St. Louis District Office has jurisdiction over Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Southern Illinois.
Missouri Farm Bureau Opens 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Application Period
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - - Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) is accepting applications for the 2025 Farm Dog of the Year contest, supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare. For the third straight year, MOFB is proud to celebrate farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers in producing nutritious food for families and their pets across Missouri.
The grand prize winner – the MOFB Farm Dog of the Year – will win a year’s worth of Purina dog food and will be recognized at the MOFB Annual Meeting in December 2024.
Eligibility guidelines and submission requirements are available at mofb.org/farmdog. Farm Dog of the Year nominations, which include written responses to questions, at least one photo and an optional video clip, must be received by September 30, 2024, for consideration.
Farm dog owners must be MOFB members to enter their dogs in the competition. Prospective applicants who are not members can visit mofb. org/join to learn about becoming a member.
Desired attributes for the Farm Dog of the Year include helpfulness to the farmer and his or her family, playfulness and obedience.
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Page 6, July 24, 2024,The Unionville Republican COUNTY CLERK’S
PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI SAMPLE BALLOT
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF PUTNAM
Notice is hereby given that a PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in Putnam County, Missouri on Tuesday, AUGUST 6, 2024 and that such election is being called by the County of Putnam, and the State of Missouri. Said PRIMARY ELECTION will be held on AUGUST 6, 2024 with polls opening at 6:00 a.m. and remaining open until 7:00 p.m. The list of names of properly filed candidates are listed below.
REPUBLICAN PARTY
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR Vote For ONE
JOSH HAWLEY
FOR GOVERNOR
Vote For ONE
DARRELL LEON McCLANAHAN III
JEREMY GUNDEL
BILL EIGEL
ROBERT JAMES OLSON
JOHN R. (JAY) ASHCROFT
MIKE KEHOE
CHRIS WRIGHT
DARREN L. GRANT
AMBER THOMSEN
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Vote For ONE
HOLLY REHDER
DAVE WASINGER
LINCOLN HOUGH
PAUL BERRY III
TIM BAKER
MATTHEW E. PORTER
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE Vote For ONE
VALENTINA GOMEZ
SHANE SCHOELLER
DENNY HOSKINS
ADAM J. SCHWADRON
JAMIE CORLEY
DEAN PLOCHER
MARY ELIZABETH COLEMAN
MIKE CARTER
FOR STATE TREASURER Vote For ONE
CODY SMITH
ANDREW KOENIG
LORI ROOK
VIVEK MALEK
TINA GOODRICK
KAREN PUJJI
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Vote For One
WILL SCHARF
ANDREW BAILEY
FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6 Vote For ONE
FREDDIE GRIFFIN JR.
BRANDON KLEINMEYER
SAM GRAVES
WELDON WRAY WOOWARD
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 3 Vote For ONE
DANNY BUSICK
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE CIRCUIT 3 Vote For ONE
MATT KROHN
STEVEN D. HUDSON
FOR WESTERN DISTRICT COMMISSIONER Vote For ONE
ROBERT VALENTINE
MASON LEE PEARSON
ALEX P. OBERREUTER
FOR EASTERN DISTRICT COMMISSIONER Vote For ONE
SHANE BRADSHAW
FOR SHERIFF Vote For ONE
JASON KNIGHT
FOR COLLECTOR/TREASURER Vote For ONE
JENNIFER HEIDENWITH
FOR CORONER Vote For ONE
ANNA FLESHMAN
CASANDRA CASADY-LUSCAN
FOR ADMINISTRATOR
Vote For ONE
AMI HARTWIG
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR Vote For ONE
KARLA MAY
DECEMBER L. HARMON
LUCAS KUNCE
MITA BISWAS
FOR GOVERNOR Vote For ONE
ERIC MORRISON
CRYSTAL QUADE
SHERYL GLADNEY
HOLLIS L. LASTER
MIKE HAMRA
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Vote For ONE
RICHARD BROWN
ANASTASIA SYES
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE Vote For ONE
MONIQUE WILLIAMS
BARBARA PHIFER
HALEY JACOBSEN
FOR STATE TREASURER Vote For ONE
MARK OSMACK
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Vote For One
ELAD JONATHON GROSS
FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6 Vote For ONE
RICH GOLD
PAM MAY
FOR ASSESSOR Vote For ONE
CHRISSY GILLIS
LIBERTARIAN PARTY
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR Vote For ONE
W.C. YOUNG
FOR GOVERNOR Vote For ONE
BILL SLANTZ
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Vote For ONE
KEN IVERSON
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
Vote For ONE
CARL HERMAN FREESE
FOR STATE TREASURER
Vote For ONE
JOHN A. HARTWIG, JR.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
Vote For ONE
RYAN L. MUNRO
FOR UNITES STATES
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6
Vote for ONE ANDY MAIDMENT
Non-Partisan
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 1
Proposed by 102nd General Assembly (First General Session) SJR NO. 26
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow places where individuals, corporations, organizations, and associations provided childcare outside of the child’s home to be exempt from property tax? This is intended to make childcare more available, which would support the well-being of children,families, the workforce, and society as a whole.
State governmental entities estimate the state’s Blind Pension Fund could have annual lost revenue of up to $400,000. Local governments expect an unknown fiscal impact.
Proposed by 101st General Assembly (Second Regular Session) SS 2 SJR NO. 38
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to authorize laws, passed before December 31st, 2026, that increase minimum funding for a police force established by a state board of police commissioners to ensure such police force has additional resources to serve its communities?
This would authorize a law passed in 2022 increasing required funding by the City of Kansas City for police department requests from 20% of general revenue to 25%, an increase of $38,743,646, though the City previously provided that level of funding voluntarily. No other state or local governmental entities estimate costs or savings.
Special School Levy Proposition C.A.R.E. (Community Action Reinvesting in Education)
Shall the Board of education of the Schuyler County R-1 School District, Missouri, for the purpose of retaining certified and support staff, maintaining buildings and equipment, and meeting the general operating expenses of the District, be authorized to reduce the debt service fund levy by $0.7700 with a corresponding increase to the operating tax levy of $0.6700 resulting in an estimated $4.1000 per $100 of the assessed valuation beginning in Tax Year 2025?
If this proposition is approved, the District intends to reduce the debt service levy by $0.7700 per $100 of assessed valuation in order to offset the estimated $0.6700 increase to the operating levy. The adjusted operating tax levy of the District is estimated to increase by $0.6700 from $3.4300, currently, to $4.1000 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2025 Tax Year and can be applied to the assessed valuation for each year thereafter.
POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION
WILL BE:
*AT UNIONVILLE 4H Building located at 615 North 22nd Street, Unionville, MO 63565 (Located at the North end of City Park) - Union S.W., Jackson Township, Wilson Township
AT PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY - Union N.E., Lake Thunderhead, Sherman Township, Richland Township
THOSE VOTING AT THEIR RESPECTIVE PRECINCTS - Liberty Township, York Township, Medicine Township, Elm Township, Grant Township and Lincoln Township
COUNTY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the foregoing notices are true copies as certified to me. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of my office this 18th day of July, 2024.
Christy Brooks Putnam County Clerk /s/ Christy Brooks
NOTICE
If you have moved, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 947-2674 so records can be brought up to date.
NOTICE
The Putnam County Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, 3rd day of August, 2024 for anyone wanting to vote absentee.
NOTICE
If you are home bound and want to vote absentee in the August 6, 2024 Election, please call the County Clerk’s Office at 9472674 so arrangements can be made.
The last day to vote absentee in person is Monday, August 5th, 2024 and the last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Wednesday, July 24, 2024
8, July 24, 2024,The Unionville Republican
PC R-I Free and Reduced Lunch Price Policy Released
PCR-I announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals
served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for deter¬mining eligibility:
Children from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. A complete application is required as a condition of eligibility. A complete application includes: (1) household income from all sources or Food Stamp/TANF case number, (2) names of all household members, and (3) the signature and last four digits of social security number or indication of no social security number of adult household member signing the application. School officials may verify current income or other information provided on the application at any time during the school year.
Foster children may
be eligible regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Households with children who are eligible under the foster, Head Start, homeless, migrant, or runaway programs should contact the school for assistance in receiving meal benefits. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Children who are members of households currently certified as receiving Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR are eligible for free meals. To complete an application, the household must provide the names of the children, a statement that the household receives the qualifying benefits, the Food Stamps/TANF/ FDPIR case number, and the signature of the adult household member making application. When known by the school that members of a household are receiving assistance from Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR, households will be notified of their children’s eligibili-
ty for free school meals. If any children in the household were not listed on the eligibility notice or not listed on the application, the household should contact the school to have benefits extended to all children in the household.
If a family member becomes unemployed or if family size changes, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for these benefits.
Under the provisions of the policy, the building principal will review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, they may wish to discuss the decision with the hearing official on an informal basis or he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to the Superintendent. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the central office where any interested party may review it.
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
As we celebrate our country’s Independence, join us in learning more about the only One that cangive us complete victoryover sin and death. Happy 4th of July!
Teacher and Students Meet with Missouri’s
Mrs. Smith was invited to meet First Lady Teresa Parson at the North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting in Milan on June 14, 2024, where Governor Parson spoke. Mrs. Smith has twice signed students up to participate in the First Lady Parson’s CommUNITY Service Challenge Project during summer school. Mrs. Smith brought two students, Susie and Emily Larson to meet the First Lady and deliver gifts and a cream pie made by Susie to Governor Parson and the First Lady. Submitted by Angela Smith
City Council Addresses Full Agenda
Mayor Charley Bill Pittman called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council to order at 5:30 PM on Thursday, July 19, with all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill] in attendance.
Cameron Jones, Benton & Associates, presented a summary of where the budget is on the sewer project and a change required by DNR. Phase I will now focus on the south lagoon and phase 2, slated for next year, will focus on planned work at the north lagoon area. He assured the council that with the changes, the project is still “in the
ballpark” of the original budget.
Mary Clapham, PC Café and Senior Center, requested that the Center’s board be notified when the lots on the north side of the square become available for sale following the planned demolition.
Tom Keedy, Unionville Historic Square, informed the council that the group is ready to close on the buildings on the west side of the square. He added that the west pocket park project is progressing.
Keedy then presented information regarding the University of Missouri Extension’s upcoming Connecting
Entrepreneurial Communities conference to be held September 17-19 in Fulton, MO. Keedy then introduced Scott Sharp. Missouri Economic Development, of Trenton, and invited the council to attend the August 8 Rotary meeting where Sharp will be the featured speaker. Sharp discussed the upcoming Town Hall to be held on August 20. He commented that usually the first step in community economic development begins with Farmers Markets and buildings, but Unionville is already doing that. The Town City Council ... Cont. to pg.9
I recently filed to serve a 4th term as your Putnam County Coroner. Your support at the ballot box August 6th is very much appreciated.
~ 12 years as Putnam County Coroner
~ 30 plus years in Mortuary Field
~ 5 year Unified Science in Education degree from Missouri Southern State University
~ Associates in Mortuary Science from Gupton/Jones
~ Attended Ozark Christian College for 2 years
Upcoming Veteran Events -- August
Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer
Friday, August 2nd, 9am to 2pm
A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have.
Friday August 2nd 11am till everyone is seen a councilor from the Kansas City Vets Center will be present. The Vet Center helps with Readjustment, PTSD, and Depression Counseling.
Friday, August 2nd, 9am to 2pm Missouri Veterans Commission will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and Monday, August 5th, 9 am to 2pm
A Veterans Service
Credentials
Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have.
A Veterans Service Officers is on call at 660–359-2078 M-F 9am to 5PM
A Counselor is available on a needed basis throughout the month. Dr. Hudson helps with PTSD, and readjustment counseling. Discharged and active military are welcome.
We are looking for people who would like to be VA Shuttle Drivers. For more information please call 660-3592078.
To schedule a ride on the Kansas City VA Shuttle please call: 660 359 2078. The shuttle runs every Wednesday to Kansas City and Clinics. For more information please call 660-3592078.
Hall will be about setting the next goals. Sharp, based in Trenton, added that in his role with the Department of Economic Development, he can connect communities with programs that can assist in funding and planning. He then fielded questions from the council.
Following review, Purdy motioned to approve the consent agendas for both last week’s special closed meeting and the current regular meeting. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
onded the motion, which passed 4-0.
At 7 PM, Purdy motioned to adjourn. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. City Council ... Continued from pg. 8
Staff reports were reviewed. T. J. Payne, Water/Wastewater reported the department had been busy and projects were going smoothly. He has been working on the DNR grant and easements for the sewer project are ready to sign.
Mayor Pittman reported that he was checking into securing 14 feet of guardrail to be installed near a new business location.
MATT KROHN for 3rd Circuit Judge
• I have served the public as an attorney, prosecutor (municipal) for 17 years, and Judge for a decade for a total of 27 years.
• I handled the Circuit Judge’s court dockets in 2 of the 4 counties, hearing criminal, civil cases (Grundy & Putnam) and juvenile cases (Mercer & Putnam) for over a year while Hon. Circuit Judge Alley was battling cancer.
Supreme Court Assignments
• I have been assigned by the Missouri Supreme Court to handle circuit level cases in the four counties of the 3rd Circuit, and in counties outside the Circuit-Linn, Sullivan, Lewis and Jackson (Kansas City).
• I have the confidence of the Missouri Supreme Court and was appointed as Interim Presiding Judge for our Circuit on April 6, 2023 after Judge Alley’s passing.
Jury Trials
• The Circuit Judge presides over many jury trials. During the Hon. Judge Jack Peace’s twelve years as Circuit Judge, he presided over 96 jury trials.
• My 17 years as a trial lawyer provided me with extensive jury trial experience.
• I have presided over several criminal jury trials as judge over the past 10 years.
• The Circuit Judge handles both criminal and civil jury trials. I am the only candidate with years of experience handling both.
I would be honored to put my knowledge and experience to work for you!
Please vote MATT KROHN, 3rd Circuit Judge (for more information, please visit krohnforjudge.com)
Paid for by the committee to elect Matt Krohn, Allen Berry, Treasurer
In Old Business, the need to have rental properties was discussed. Purdy and Hill discussed their meeting with Derek of Redrock Demolition regarding the need to inspect the commercial buildings around the square. He suggested that enforcing building inspections and enforcing corrections could result in the buildings lasting another 100 years. The council will pursue this.
In New Business, Davis motioned to sign the ANR contract. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0 via roll call vote.
One bid was received for McCalment gym, which had two options. After discussion, Lutz motioned to approve option 2, which includes insulation and tin. Davis seconded the motion, which passed 4-0 via roll call vote.
Pittman stated that the next item of business, Cullum taxes, had been taken care of and that he would be meeting with the county next week.
Water Department bids were opened. Of the three bids, Payne recommended the bid from Ivan Miller. Following discussion, Lutz motioned to accept the Ivan Miller bid. Davis sec-
Davis and Teresa Mothersbaugh discussed the city’s agreement with the Lions Club regarding the Lions Club building at the City Park. The organization is planning upgrades and would like assurance that the city will continue the lease program and extend the renewal beyond 10 years. Purdy motioned to renew the agreement for as long as the club is active. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 3-0, with Davis abstaining.
In other business as
Back in the Day
necessary, Davis pointed out that he would like to see the frontage on any new buildings built on the square to look like the old square. Following discussion, Davis motioned to come up with a code that would require frontages to use brick or faux brick to resemble the old square on buildings one block off each corner of the square. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
By Ross Malone
July 31, 1837 – Civil war hero or villain, William Clarke Quantrell, of Quantrell’s Raiders was born on this day.
August 1, 1902 –Crowds of men in Columbia surrounded the Douglass School neighborhood in hopes of capturing a dark-shrouded ghost. Police had earlier shot the thing but the bullets had no effect.
August 2, 1913 – The birdman, Ralph McMillan had his airplane on exhibit the at Cape County Home Coming. It was the first plane in Jackson.
August 3, 1798 – This
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Putnam County R-I School District Food Service Secretary
$26, 350/year Full-time with benefits 12 Personal Days School Breaks Off Background check required
E-mail resumes to lshipley@putnamcountyr1.net
Applications are also available at www.putnamcountyr1.net
Superintendent’s Office 660-947-3361 Ext: 301
is the birthday of Thornton Grimsley, the St. Louis saddle maker who designed the famous Grimsley saddle used by the U.S. Army from 1833 onward.
August 4, 1905 - The swinging suspension bridge over the Osage River at Tuscumbia opened to traffic. It was constructed by Joe Dice, who built several suspension bridges in the Ozarks. Opening festivities included a daredevil who jumped from the bridge. The bridge would later carry MO 17 and 52.
August 5, 1900 – The “first automobile race in the west” took place in St. Louis. There were 35 automobiles in the city and five of them participated on the 1.5mile track at Fairgrounds Park.
August 6, 1912 – At Summersville’s 15th Annual Harvest Picnic, there were five baseball games, concessions, acrobats, balloon ascensions, and parachute leaps but the balloon caught fire.
August 7, 1915 –Cardinals Manager, Miller Huggins, was coaching third base with runners on when the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers sent a rookie pitcher to the mound. Huggins said he wanted to examine the baseball. The rookie tossed it to him and the runner on third scored.
For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .
Unionville Republican Classifieds
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• Basement and Slab dirt work
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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any references, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familiar status or national origin or intention to make any such preferences limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Public Notice
Public notices… Your right to know… and be informed of the function of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed; this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public record and public meetings.
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 26th, 2024 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 nec-
essary to discharge the total taxes & interest and charges, which are due thereon at the time of the sale.
UNION TOWNSHIP
MN ANDERSEN ENTERPRISES LLC (1st Offering) 1614 Main St Unionville E1/3 LOT 7 BLK 2 EX THE E 1’ 10’ x 120’ BLK 2 ORIGINAL TOWN
SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 66 RANGE 19
COUNTY TAXES 2021
$461.67 2022 $463.33 2023 $464.29
BEGINNING BID
$2163.01
ANDERS FRANKLIN L & JUDY K CEC (3rd Year Offering) 204 South 19th Street Unionville 11073500303201
LOTS 3-4-5 BLOCK 15 OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF WORTHINGTON
SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 65 RANGE 16 COUNTY TAXES 2021
$11.43 2022 $11.43
2023 $10.92
BEGINNING BID
$183.77
I, Jennifer Heiden-
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, 2024
JENNIFER HEIDENWITH, PUTNAM COUNTY COLLECTOR-TREASURER
To be published 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24/2024
Area Students Named Heart Scholar-Athletes
Three area students attending Graceland University were named as Heart of America Conference Heart Scholar-Athletes. A total of 100 Yellowjackets were honored, including 13 baseball players, 12 softball players and nine members of the women’s soccer team.
To achieve this honor, a student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale, accumulate a minimum of 60 credit hours, complete at least five semesters, and attend the nominating institution for at least two semesters before being nominated, and have documentation of the student athlete participating in varsity competition.
Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)
TREES AND SHRUBS
Over my long career I received many questions on multiple topics. Trees were certainly towards the top of that list and I want to spend a little time in this article about them.
Trees and shrubs provide lots of advantages to all of us but they do have problems ranging from insects to diseases. Several issues that affect trees and shrubs can generally not be detected until it is too late to effectively control them. Galls, cicadas and webworms are good examples that we have already dealt with. Most homeowners discover these after it is too late to spray and do any good. Many amateurs will tell you differently but unless you hand pick them off small trees or shrubs (young ones are most vulnerable), sprays cannot penetrate the hard gall or web they have. The brown ends on trees that cicadas leave is harmless also. Spraying does little or no good.
One that we will begin to see soon are bagworms. Bagworms have a big web or cocoon surrounding them and thus again are impossible to penetrate to kill the insect inside. Except in young trees or shrubs, the tree or shrub will be fine. Handpicking them off is messy but could help young plants. Do not just try and get revenge by spraying since you are generally wasting your money and time. If you want to learn more about these insects and other tree and brush problems, go to www. extension.missouri.edu and type in webworms
or whatever in the search bar. You can also contact your county extension office at (660) 947-2705 during office hours to learn more or get more assistance.
LUCERNE STOCK SHOW
Next week is the Lucerne Stock Show and there are lots of things going on. Another article appears elsewhere in this paper so I hope many of you will either show or attend their event next week.
REMINDERS
Do not forget the Market on the Square continues every Saturday morning from 7 to 11 am. Locally grown fruits and vegetables are in full scale at the market now with beets, tomatoes, green beans, zucchinis, potatoes, sweet corn, and peaches in addition to baked goods, eggs, crafts and other products are available. There are other markets around our area too so check them out also.
A couple big events coming up in August are (1) on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 pm at the Bixler Building in Unionville there will be a planning meeting to discuss the future of Unionville and Putnam County. Please plan to attend. (2) a celebration of the Putnam County courthouse’s 100th anniversary will take place on Friday and Saturday, August 30 and 31. Events will be primarily in the afternoon with tours and many historical facts.
THOUGHT: “Whatever you decide to do, make sure it makes you happy”!
Missouri Republican Party Responds to President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek Reelection
Jefferson City, MO –Today, the Missouri Republican Party responds to the announcement that President Joe Biden will not seek reelection in 2024.
“The events of this week highlight the strength and unity of the Republican Party,” said Nick Myers, Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. “While I was at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, it was evident that our party is firmly united behind President Trump. This unity stands in stark contrast to the current confusion within the Democratic ranks, as they struggle to now find a new leader.”
The Missouri Republican Party stands united behind President Trump’s candidacy, confident in his leadership and the policies that pri-
oritize the safety, prosperity, and freedom of American citizens. “The choice is clear: Americans want a leader who will protect their freedoms, ensure economic prosperity, and maintain national security. We are confident that our commitment to these values will lead us to prevail against any opponent the Democrats present.” Myers added.
This election season, the Missouri Republican Party is fully prepared to engage with voters across the state to share our vision of a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America. Regardless of who the Democrat Party selects as their nominee, we’re looking forward to delivering a victory for President Trump this November and sending him back to the White House.
“There is a great difference between worry and concern. A worried person sees a problem, and a concerned person solves a problem.”
~ Harold Stephen
Missouri Veterans Recognition Program Seeking Design Submissions for New War Medal and Medallion
JEFFERSON CITY –
On Thursday, July 11th, Governor Mike Parson signed into law the expansion of the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program. The expansion allows for the creation of a new medallion and medal to honor Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and Operation Allies Refuge. The Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, in conjunction with the Missouri Veterans Commission, is seeking new design submissions for the new medal and medallion.
Submissions for the new medal and medallion designs are due by September 30, 2024, and should be submitted for the front of the medal and medallion only. The design should not be similar or like any current military or Missouri National Guard medals, ribbons, or awards. Interested parties can submit their design work by email to ng.mo.vets@
army.mil or by mail to Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, P.O. Box 1808, Jefferson City, MO 65402. For questions, please call toll free (866) 834-3431 or (573) 638-9561. For specific submission information, visit moguard. ngb.mil/resources/veteran-awards.
Under the new act, any Veteran who served on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentenial, and Operation Allies Refuge, is a legal resident of Missouri or was a legal resident at the time of discharge from military service, or was a Missouri National Guard member regardless of residency, is eligible for the medal and medallion.
The Missouri Veterans Recognition Program traces its roots to an April 23, 1919 Act of the Missouri General Assembly. This act authorized the Missouri National Guard Adjutant General to procure and
SCHOOL OPENING FOR PUTNAM COUNTY R-1 STUDENTS
Pre-service New Staff
August 7-8
August 12-14 Pre-service All Staff
August 19 First Day of School
Sept. 2 – No School Labor Day
Sept. 3-6 – No School Putnam County Fair
Sept. 9 – No School Teacher Work Day
Sept. 20 Mid-Term 1st Quarter
October 7 – No School Teacher Work Day
October 15 End of 1st Quarter
October 17 – Early Out Parent/Teacher Conf.
October 18 No School
Nov. 4 – No School Teacher Work Day
Nov. 15 Mid-Term 2nd Quarter
Nov. 27-29 – No School Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 2 – No School Teacher Work Day
Dec. 20 – Early Out End of 1st Sem/2nd Quarter
Dec. 23 - Jan 3 Christmas Break
Jan. 6 – No School Teacher Work Day
January 3 2nd Semester Begins
January 20 – No School Martin Luther King Day
February 7 Mid-Term 3rd Quarter
Feb. 3 - No School Teacher Work Day
Feb. 17 - No School President’s Day
March 3-7 - No School Spring Break
March 14 End 3rd Quarter
March 17 – No School Parent/Teacher Conf.
Mar. 18-21 – No School Easter Break
March 29 Prom
April 17 Mid-Term 4th Quarter
May 2 Marcus Hounsom Relays
May 4 Baccalaureate service
May 13 Seniors Last Day
May 14-16 Senior Trip
May 18 Graduation
May 21 Early Out Last Day of School
May 27 - June 27 Summer School
NEW STUDENTS (K-12) to the district may enroll: August 7
Last Name A-M 9:00 – 11:00 am HS Library
Last Name N-Z 1:00 – 3:00 pm HS Library Please bring birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency.
Elementary Open House:
Aug 13 Meet your teacher/Family Fun Night 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Middle School student pick up schedules as follows:
August 6 8:30-9:30 am – 8th Grade
August 6 9:30-10:30 am – 7th Grade
August 6 1:00 pm – 6th Grade
Registration will be in the MS Auditorium
High School students pick up schedules as follows:
August 5 8:00-10:00 am – Seniors HS Library
August 5 1:00-3:00 pm – Juniors HS Library
August 6 8:00-10:00 am – Sophomores HS Library
August 6 6:00 pm – Freshman MS Auditorium
Lunch and Breakfast Prices
Full Price Lunch - $2.95
Reduced Price
Lunch and Breakfast Program
Breakfast and lunches are available beginning the first day of school.
Applications for Free and Reduced priced lunches will be sent home with each student.
present, as a token of appreciation of the state, a medal to each member of the National Guard of Missouri who served with a Missouri unit and Veterans who served in the armed forces during the Spanish American War, Mexican Border Service or World War I. The WWII awards program was announced in 2000, followed by Korea in 2003 and Vietnam in 2006, and two new programs, Operations Desert Shield/Storm and Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn, were approved by Senate Bill 600 in 2014.
The Missouri Veterans Commission operates seven State Veterans Homes, five State Veterans Cemeteries, and the Veterans Services Program. The Commission is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care for Veterans, seamlessly integrated with the Veteran community, emphasizing a culture of transparency and excellence. For more information about the Missouri Veterans Commission programs, call 573-751-3779 or visit mvc.dps.mo.gov. For more information about the Missouri National Guard, please visit www.moguard. com and our social media sites: www.facebook.com/Missouri. National.Guard; www. instagram.com/Missouri. National.Guard; www. twitter.com/Missouri_NG; www.youtube. com/MoNationalGuard; www.flickr.com/photos/ missouriguard
Road and Bridge Job Opening
The Putnam County Commission will be accepting applications for a Full-Time Seasonal position Road and Bridge Crew until position is filled.
• Welding experience and the operation of heavy equipment experience is preferred.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Pay Range between $18-$20/hour based on skills and experience.
If interested please pick up an application at the Courthouse in the Putnam County Clerk’s Office, 1601 Main Street, Room 101, Unionville, MO 63565
