08-02-2023 Unionville Republican

Bain Featured Rotary Speaker

PC Class of 1978 Celebrates 45th Class Reunion

Shannon Bain discussed the growth of her business, Make with Love by ShannonB, and plans for relocating to a new site at a recent meeting of the Unionville Rotary. Photo credit: Mary Comstock

Submitted by Mary Comstock

In a few short years, Shannon Lewis Bain has grown her business, Made with Love by ShannonB, from selling baked goods and home décor items online from her house to a restaurant with a storefront in downtown Unionville.

Shannon told Rotary members, “I’m overwhelmed by the support we’ve received. There are still some challenging days, but God willing, we will continue to grow.” The name of her business is taken from 1 Corinthians 16:14.

Made with Love, currently on the south side of the square, is open six days a week, beginning at 7 a.m. The restaurant features homemade grab-and-go type meals, snacks, specialty teas, and flavored coffee. Breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy, breakfast bowls, scones and muffins are rotated for breakfast choices. A lunch entrée is featured each day, with the menu posted on the Made with Love Facebook page.

Shannon bakes up a wide variety of cook-

Journal Notes

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ies, brownies and other sweet treat offerings. Protein/energy balls, fruit smoothies and yogurt fruit parfaits are also popular sellers. Shannon employs two full-time employees, Shelby Evans and Katie Hulett.

Made with Love will be moving to a new location in early September. Shannon has purchased the lot between the Health Department and Peggy’s Barber Shop and will be setting a building there soon. The new location will have an outside seating area along with limited inside seating. An espresso machine is on order, providing even more drink options.

Shannon gets up before 4 a.m. to complete all the baking and cooking necessary for her business. She commented her family has been very supportive, including her husband who was not too excited about a restaurant in the beginning. Shannon is an administrator for the Milan C-2 school district, filling several roles including instructional coach and curriculum director.

Wall That Heals Coming to Chillicothe

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evening, an epic golf match

morning,

evening at the Lemons

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row: Julie Noland Smith, Lisa Hill Schmidt, Mary Fechtling Comstock, Joni Cullum Riffle, Jill Sparks Blanchard, Janie Bradshaw Durbin, Paul Myre, Kyle Minear. Second row: Garry Smith, MaShelle Robinson Trimble, Geneva Perkins Butler, Carolyn Branscomb Roy, Linda Munden, Darlene Swiger Trauffer. Back row: Mike McCormack, Eric Riley, Robert Munden, Calvin Malloy, Mike Jones, Tim Hatfield, Tom Bomgardner, Chancie Elliott, Doug Summers, Kenny Ingersoll, Greg Stuckey. Submited by Mary Comstock

The Vietnam Memorial Wall That Heals will be in Chillicothe at the high school and open to the public 24 hours a day from 9 AM, Friday August 4, until 2 PM on Sunday, August 6.

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All-School Reunion on Labor Day Weekend

Submitted by Jeanne Jarrett

The annual All-School Reunion luncheon is set for September 2, 2023, 12:00 pm, at the High School Commons. The meal will feature food from Omaha Smokers, which is always good! There will be a short program and, of course, plenty of time to mingle with old friends and classmates. Pre-register by August 18th by printing a copy of the registration form from the USH/PCHS All School Alumni Facebook page,

and mailing it to UHS PCHS Alumni Committee, attn Ron Stuckey, PO Box 38, Unionville, MO 63565. You can also register at the door on the day of the event, but pre-registration is appreciated. For more information, call 660216-2728.

Other events at the High School include a Friday night football game, where the Midgets will take on Columbia’s Tolton High School and a Saturday morning breakfast by the Republican Women’s club at the

High School Commons. Friday night’s live music on the square will be provided by Redbrush, one of North Missouri’s best country bands. Saturday, you won’t want to miss the Unionville Square! Early in the morning, the Market on the Square will be active. Live music will be provided in the evening by the local and popular Horizon Reunion Band with Patrick Pittman and Kirk Lorence. An art exhibit will be ongoing in the Bixler Building. We will have Tailgating

on the Square on Friday and Saturday. Tailgating on the Square is a first for the annual All School Reunion. More information on the tailgating will be available next week.

In addition, several individual class reunions are scheduled throughout the weekend.

The Alumni Association and the All-School Reunion Committee encourage everyone to plan on coming out to visit with old friends and classmates at any or all events.

The PC Class of 1978 held their 45th reunion July 21 and 22. Activities included a meal at the

Thunderhead Marina Friday

Saturday

and the main event Saturday

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by Dr. H. Wade Paris

When God Says Go

God often says, “Go!” Think Abraham, Moses, Israel. When God says “Go,” He has a mission for you in another locale. Let me share some of our goings and missions.

On August 26, 1956, my wife and I married and moved into our first apartment, a two-room upstairs flat for $18.00 a month. When I say, “moved into,” I am speaking of our clothes and a few college textbooks. It was a simple exciting move.

A year later and across town we moved to a larger, more expensive apartment above a couple who complained about our noisy walking though they had an organ they practiced regularly.

Next, we purchased a small trailer home, 8x26, from a fellow student and traveled to Wake Forest North Carolina to Southeastern Seminary--an exciting move!

During our third year in seminary, we purchased a larger trailer. Despite its ample size, we had great difficulty fitting our accumulated belongings into it. Moving had become more difficult and less pleasant.

After completing seminary, we traveled from North Carolina to Tennessee, to a small church with a parsonage and typical parsonage problems. Our first issue came when we changed the color of the living room.

From Tennessee we

Upcoming Veterans Events

August 2023

Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer

Friday, August 4th

moved to the Missouri bootheel and learned what “Show Me” means.

Eleven years later, we were called to Kansas City, Missouri. My wife’s father was convinced our children would be kidnapped and murdered in the big city; but they flourished.

Twenty years later we moved to Northeast Missouri, where our friends insisted we would freeze to death. I was Director of Missions for 42 churches plus two missions. My job description called for me to be a pastor to the pastors. Eleven years, I loved it; and we did not freeze.

In 2005, I “retired” to Harrisonville for 10 years of interims and respite.

Our move to Bolivar, Missouri was traumatic. It rained constantly (5 inches). The movers left much of our belongings; they did not have room in their trucks. Despite the downsizing, we could not fit in the new house. We rented storage.

On July 11, we moved to a duplex on the lovely Baptist Home Senior Adult Campus in Ozark, Missouri.

It was not always clear why God said “move.” But upon arrival, His plans would become clearer. Ministers should not just go; they must also serve. Having been led of the Lord to dwell in this lovely setting, I have asked God to make my purpose clear. I await His answer.

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“There is no greater joy, nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life.”

-- Mary Rose McGeady

Omaha

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

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.

Monday August 7th

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.

A Veteran Service Officer is available on call all month by calling: 660 359 2078.

We are looking for people who would like to be VA Shuttle Drivers.

For more information please call 660-3592078.

Sunday I had the opportunity to attend a family reunion in Paris, MO. It was an interesting and informative event and I learned more about my Crow relatives. It had been years since I had attended a Crow reunion, though I planned to go in 2022, but I was still sitting in the airport in Atlanta, GA, hoping Delta would finally figure out how to get those of us stranded the night before back to Kansas City when the reunion took place.

Thursday, August 3

Ruth Davis, John Pickering, Katherine Brown, Mary Ann Smith, Debbie Tietsort

Friday, August 4

Seth Thomas, Gayla Hunter, Austin McFarland, Kodie Carman, Jake Busker, Cole Clinkenbeard, Talli Jarman

Saturday, August 5

Neva Grey, Erick Soto, Eric Hull, Shelby Perry, Kendall Ross, Arlene Chapman, Haley Weaver

Sunday, August 6

Janae Walker, Danny Valentine, Brady Roof

Monday, August 7

Roberta Glovas,

Brenda Holliday, Jason Loughead, Linda Robinson, Derek Tribble, Melissa Hunt, Linda Sands, Tim Pearson, Bradley Smith, Kathleen Dooley, Bradley Rowland, Lacey Gilworth

Tuesday, August 8

Mathew Fowler, Robert Johnson, Raymond Logston, Trevor Bollow, Bonnie Garrison, Skyler Hendee, Danny Roof, Wednesday, August 9

Jason Davis, Tyson

Alexander, Dennis Hyle, Robin Knowles, Margaret Crouse, Tiffani Klinginsmith, Haley Montgomery, Charlie Simmons

“People don’t need you to tell them what’s wrong with their lives; they already know. They need you to reassure them that they can still make it right.”

-- Brianna Wiest

Just around the Corner

School will be starting soon. The Football boys have been getting tuned up for the upcoming

Kevin Collins season. Softball bats will be ringing out and the whoosh of a golf club will soon be heard. Good luck to all the P.C. Midget teams this fall season.

Playle & Collins

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Before even getting in the door of the Monroe County 4-H Building, someone ask me if I was there for the reunion, followed by “How are you connected?” It took going back three generations before he “placed me.” Even as the reunion unfolded, there were some attendees that I’m not sure I ever got “placed” correctly, but it was interesting hearing the stories that were shared and view the old

pictures and videos. While a few reunion stories come across my desk at the paper, it doesn’t seem as if as many families are holding get togethers today as in the past. Maybe people are too busy or have lost touch with relatives separated by generations and years. Or maybe those who would organize and keep the family history and connections alive have passed. For whatever reason, it might be worth the effort to try to reconnect. One distant cousin shared that he had got a scolding from his seven-year-old following a funeral because he hadn’t taken her to meet a great, great aunt before she passed. That puts the need for maintaining family connections in perspective and as he shared, “There was no way I was not bringing her to the reunion today.” Have a great week! See you at the Lucerne Stock Show!

Thursday, August 3 Club Sandwich, Cheese, 7-layer Salad, Carrot Salad, Cranberry Salad

Friday, August 4

BUFFET, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Peas, Assorted Fruits and Desserts

Monday, August 7

Sloppy Joe, Wedge Potatoes, Broccoli, Peaches

Tuesday, August 8 Aloha Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cup

Wednesday, August 9

SALAD BAR, Walking Taco, Refried Beans, 1 C. Lettuce, Tomato/ Cheese and Sour Cream

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Longhorned Ticks Discovered in Boone County for the First Time

Boone County was made in late April by lerardi, who is mentored by Ram Raghavan, an associate professor in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine and an associate professor in the MU College of Health Sciences. The recent discovery is part of Ierardi’s doctoral dissertation studies.

warming temperatures for ticks to thrive in and an increase in people engaging in outdoor activities in rural or suburban areas where ticks are more prevalent, have increased the rates of ticks transmitting pathogens to wildlife, people and their pets.”

Longhorned ticks have been discovered in Missouri. Photo source: show-me.missouri. edu

Discovery alerts cattle ranchers to potential economic impacts for livestock industry.

COLUMBIA, Mo.

— Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have recently discovered invasive longhorned ticks in Boone County, Missouri, for the first time. The discovery of the longhorned tick, which has already caused the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural revenue to livestock producers worldwide, indicates a potential looming problem for cattle health in mid-Missouri. This tick species can also potentially transmit a variety of pathogens to humans.

“These longhorned ticks have the potential to transmit theileriosis, a disease that kills red blood cells in cattle,” said Rosalie Ierardi, a clinical instructor at the MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) and doctoral student at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, who last year discovered these same longhorned ticks in northern Missouri. “Symptoms of this infection in cattle could include weight loss, tiredness, weakness, jaundice and pregnancy loss, which all have economic consequences for cattle ranchers looking to sell their calves.”

The discovery in

Originally established in eastern Russia and Australasia, the region that comprises Australia, New Zealand and neighboring islands in the Pacific Ocean, the invasive longhorned tick was first noted outside quarantine in the United States in 2017 in New Jersey. Since then, they have spread throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England and Midwestern regions, being officially detected in at least 19 states and counting.

“These discoveries help raise awareness for both veterinarians and Missouri livestock producers so that they can monitor the health of animals and make better informed decisions,” Raghavan said. “A combination of factors, including increasingly

While most ticks reproduce traditionally, female longhorned ticks can lay thousands of eggs asexually, or without the help of a male, which makes it easier for this species to quickly establish in new areas.

With an extensive background in public health, Raghavan has been tracking the spread of various species of ticks in the U.S. for 16 years. In a 2019 study, he predicted the potential geographic distribution of the longhorned tick, and so far, his predictions have turned into reality.

“The University of Missouri is a land-grant institution, and we remain committed to assisting Missouri veterinarians and Missouri cattle ranchers as they continue to monitor the health of their animals,” Raghavan said. “Unfortunately, it appears that these longhorned ticks are here to stay, and the

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more vigilant we can become in monitoring the situation as it worsens going forward, the better prepared we will be. We need to monitor these ticks long-term throughout the central Midwest, where critical information about the biology of ticks in general is lacking.”

Ierardi and Raghavan encourage Missouri livestock producers who notice weakness, tiredness, jaundice or pregnancy loss in their cattle to contact their local veterinarian or the MU VMDL for assistance with tracking down the causes for such signs.

Green Hills Planning Comm. Seeks Input on Public Transportation Needs

The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission is currently conducting a survey to determine the public transportation needs in our 11-county region. This plan encompasses the following counties: Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Daviess, Grundy. Hamilton, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam, and Sullivan County.

This data will be incorporated into the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for this region. This plan is specifically designed to address the public transportation needs currently available in our region and set priorities regarding future planning. The plan requires the specific input of individuals that are most likely to need

public transportation: the elderly, disabled persons, and low-income individuals.

Your help would be invaluable in determining the needs of this region, especially if you or someone in your household utilizes public transit.

It should also be emphasized that the goal of this plan is to identify needs in public transportation, but also to prioritize where the region would benefit from changes.

The link can be found on the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission’s website (GHRPC.com) and is listed below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGHHBR7

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

Obituaries

Debbie Seibert-Johnson

a homemaker after she moved to Unionville and her family was the center of her life. Debbie married Rick Johnson on June 3, 1994. She liked to collect lighthouse items – miniatures and pictures. Debbie was a breast cancer survivor and helped lead a local support group. She attended the Unionville Assembly of God when she was able.

Sullivan County Route 5 Intersection Improvements Postponed Until August 7

Roy Blunt Reservoir Project BUILD grant ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –An intersection improvement project on Sullivan County Route 5 has begun as part of the Roy Blunt Reservoir Project.

Debbie Seibert-Johnson, 67, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Debbie Rae Seibert-Johnson was born in Knoxville, Iowa, on August 11, 1955, the daughter of Alvin and Francis Seibert. She grew up in Harvey, Iowa, and graduated from high school in Knoxville. Debbie worked in a plastics factory and with a maid service but most of her working career was as a nurses’ aide in senior care facilities. Debbie had a natural love for people, especially older adults. She was a hugger and liked to visit with friends. She was

Debbie is survived by her husband and by three grandchildren, Natallie Mathias, Abigail French, and Jack Brandon. Her great grandchildren are Liam and Lyncon Matthais, Camille French, and Jackson Brandon. She is also survived by a brother, Denny Seibert, of Harvey, Iowa, and a very good friend Linda Smith.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Heidi Brandon.

Debbie wishes were to be cremated with the ashes buried at the Harvey, Iowa, cemetery. For more information contact Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 660) 947-2200.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) is administering a US DOT Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant for the construction of transportation improvements around the Roy Blunt Reservoir project. Contractors from Capitol Paving and Construction, LLC., working with MoDOT, originally planned to begin the multi-stage project on Monday, July 24, but it was bumped back to Monday, August 7.

The Roy Blunt Reservoir Project (formerly known as the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project) is a cooperative effort between Sullivan

County, North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The BUILD grant project, while separate, is dependent on the schedule and timeline of the reservoir project.

Below is a tentative schedule of work for the BUILD grant intersection improvements:

August 7 - early October: Intersection improvements at Route 5 and Mid-Lake Road.

Traffic Impacts: Roadway will be narrowed to one-lane with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone. Motorists may face travel delays.

Aug. 7 - Oct. 2: Intersection improvements on Route 5 at the intersections of Route N and Mayapple Road.

Traffic Impacts: Roadway will be CLOSED during construction.

Motorists will be directed to follow the signed detour on Routes 6, J, Y, N, and B. (Detour map https://www.modot.org/ sites/default/files/documents/22-03-17_DetourMap.pdf)

As part of the BUILD grant, transportation improvements are also planned in the next two years at the intersection of Sullivan County Routes N and Y, construction of three new bridges on Mid-Lake and Mayapple Roads, and roadway paving.

More information about the BUILD grant transportation improvements and project detours can be found on MoDOT’s website at: https://www.modot.org/ missouri-route-5-routen-and-route-vv-newpavement-construction-

sullivan.

To learn more about the Roy Blunt Reservoir project, you can visit the website at https:// elcr.info/ or Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/people/ North-Central-Missouri-Regional-Water-Commission-ELCR/100044680706501/.

MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Also at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.

Unionville Granite Works will be closing its office permanently

Aug. 1, 2023

Centerville Monument Company, who has owned Unionville Granite Works since 1995, will still be servicing the entire area with the same personal care to each family and providing the highest quality memorials and services that you have come to expect from Unionville Granite Works.

Our Centerville office is located at 1215 E. Maple St. in Centerville, right next to the Oakland Cemetery. Call Mason and Taren Whisler at 641-856-2565, or stop by our office Monday through Friday, 8:00-12:00; 1:00-4:00 for all your monument needs.

We look forward to continuing the same great tradition that Unionville Granite Works has built over the years.

Lary

“Befriend the man who is brutally honest, for honesty is the highest form of respect.”

-- Daniel Saint

Discover Nature with MDC at State Fair August 10-20

Visit MDC’s Conservation Building and kids’ Xplor Zone and enjoy special programs.

SEDALIA, Mo. --

Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia Aug. 10-20. Visit the MDC Conservation Building from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the children’s Xplor Zone from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to see live fish and other native animals such as snakes, turtles, and amphibians. Learn about and see displays of native plants that help butterflies and other important pollinators. Ask MDC staff conservation-related questions, get educational materials, and have fun.

Join MDC on Friday, Aug. 11, for Missouri Department of Conservation Day -- a full day of fun and excitement sponsored by MDC! For more information, visit mostatefair.com.

Don’t forget to visit MDC’s Community and Private Lands staff in the Agriculture Building to learn how to manage property to increase wildlife habitat and at-

tract pollinators.

Enjoy these free conservation-related programs at MDC’s outdoor pavilion:

LIVE RAPTORS: See a live eagle and other birds of prey at the Raptors of Missouri presentation with Dickerson Park Zoo Aug. 10 and Aug. 19 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.

CARP FISH FRY: Enjoy a fish cooking and cleaning demonstration Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

ALL-TERRAIN TRACK CHAIRS: Check out these special mobile chairs for people with limited mobility on Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

CONSERVATION CANINE UNIT: Meet the dogs who are specially trained for conservation work on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

CRAFTING WITH NATURE’S LEFTOVERS: Learn to craft with items found in nature on Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

PRAIRIES AND NATIVE GRASSLANDS: See a special display for Prairie Day with the

Department of Natural Resources at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

HISTORIC SAW-

MILL: See a scale model working sawmill Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

CAMPSITE COOK-

ING: Learn how to cook with Dutch ovens, pie irons, foil packs, and cooking on a stick Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Learn more about MDC programs and events at mdc.mo.gov.

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Minutes

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting June 19th, 2023

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 34, met Monday June 19th, 2023 at the American Legion Building. The meeting was called to order by Mildred Rhoades. Nine members were present: Jan Clark, Mindy Clark, Mildred Rhoades, Beverly Staggs, Janet Schmidt, Alvera Gibson, Vicky Stewart, Lola Williams and Polene Knight.

The Colors and the MIA flag were in place and the opening prayer was given by Janet. In memory of our dead a moment of silence was given. The pledge of Allegiance to the flag and the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary were repeated.

Mildred called roll and read the minutes of the June 19th meeting and the minutes were approved.

Lola Williams read the treasury report.

Old News:

•The Poppy Drive was the Legion’s best yet and everyone is very grateful to the community for supporting our veterans.

The flag disposal/retirement ceremony was held on Flag Day, June 14th, 2023. Eight mem-

bers of American Legion, in full dress retired over 400 flags in this wonderful ceremony. Six members of the American Legion Auxiliary also attended the Flag retirement ceremony.

•Butch Williams and Mildred Rhodes gave the welcome at the Memorial Day Service at the Unionville Cemetery. Carla Cullor and the Good News Community Choir sang two songs and Carter Pearce, U.S. Retired Chaplin gave the Memorial Day address.

•On Memorial Day, Rick Clark and Bob Smith represented the American legion at Lake Thunderhead for the new flag dedication ceremony. Rick and Bob presented the colors and recognized Corey Mason, an active member of the military with a flag from the American Legion. The dedication ceremony was attended by active military and veterans.

•American Legion Unit 34 (Unionville) held the Annual District meeting on June 3rd, 2023, with 19 in attendance, and the main speaker was Rosie Rhodes.

New News:

•Welcome to new Auxiliary member Polenea Knight.

The Family of Christine Gilworth

Would like to thank everyone for the cards, visits, memorial donations, flowers, plants, gifts, kind words, & your prayers since the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great & Great-Great Grandmother.

•Discussion on the July 4th parade and ceremony.

•Butch and Lola Williams cleaned the Veterans Memorial Park and planted some new hibiscus.

•State Convention is being held July 13-16th

•The annual election of the American Legion Auxiliary was held June 19th and the results are as follows:

*President- Mildred Rhoades

*Vice President- Janet

Back in the Day

Schmidt

*Treasurer – Lola Williams

*Secretary – Mindy Clark

*Chaplin- Janet Schmidt

•The next meeting is to be held July 17th, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Legion building.

The meeting was closed by Mildred and the prayer was given by Janet.

Respectfully submitted, Mindy Clark

By Ross Malone

August 2, 1923 – According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, “Two members of the “Cuckoo Gang,” associated with Egan’s gang, were shot to death by their associates because one was canoodling with another’s girlfriend.”

August 3, 1889 –Speeches, greased pole climbing, catching rings on horseback, cracker eating, and gander pulling were a few of the amusements at the Farmer’s Picnic in Rolla.

August 4, 1867 – Birth date of Hannibal’s Jake “Eagle Eye” Beckley, whose baseball career began with the Hannibal Blues and culminated by being enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

August 5, 2010 – A horrific wreck near Gray Summit involving busses of the St. James Red Regiment Band stacked two busses and a semi.

A 19-year-old man from Sullivan was buried in his pickup under the wreckage. Many were injured

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but somehow only two were killed. The pickup driver was “texting” as he drove I-44 and started the chain reaction crash.

August 6, 1929 – Construction work began on the building of Bagnell Dam which created the Lake of the Ozarks.

August 7, 1864 –Ambrose Porter from Atchison County swam across the Tallahatchie River under heavy fire from Confederate forces and swam back pulling a ferry that his unit then used to cross the river and attack. For this, he was granted the Medal of Honor.

August 8, 1873 –Birthday of Arizona Clark in Ash Grove, MO. In later life she was known by her married name, Ma Barker. She was the queen bee of a notorious swarm of outlaws.

For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .

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A Look Back: Putnam County in the News

The following items were excerpted from the August 8, 1923, edition of The Unionville Republican. President Warren G. Harding who died on August 2 is memorialized on page 1 of that issue and several items pertain to the Harding, his life and accomplishments.

COURTHOUSE BONDS SELL AT PREMIUM

The County Court and Treasurer Houston sold the $150,000 bonds authorized for the erection of a court house to the First National Bank of St. Louis at a figure aggregating at 1.06, of 1.06 above par.

Several companies were represented in the bidding, but they dropped out one by one until the offer of the First National Bank of St. Louis to pay a cash premium of $1140, pay the attorney fees, and furnish the bonds was accepted. The bidding was done in the presence of the county Court and Treasurer Houston, Monday. …

A letter has been received from architect J. G. Braecklin to the effect that he will be ready for the court to accept bids on Thursday of this week. This is taken to mean that he will be here at that time with the full details of the proposed building, which the Court will go over carefully before approving.

Following this approval, bids for the construction will be asked for.

It is the present intention of the court to push the work of construction as rapidly as it can be done without expense to the structure. It is not

known now just how long it will be before the construction will begin. The formalities of the sale of the bonds must be cleaned up; the details of the plans and specifications of the architect must be studied and approved; bids for the construction must be advertised for and the contract let; and the contractor must get his material, or at least some of it, on the ground before work can begin. This may mean that construction cannot begin before September 15, but after these details are out of the way the Court intends that the work shall proceed as rapidly as possible without sacrifice of anything.

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ELECTION CALLED FOR SEWER SYSTEM

The question of disposing of the sewage of Unionville has become so persistent that an election has been called for the purpose of arriving at a solution of the question. This is to be held on September 4.

For years there has been a growing demand that the private sewer disposal arrangements had by residents be stopped from imposing upon other people. There are dozens of places in the city where the sewage is emptied upon or near the premises of someone else, and there are hundreds of places that, even though the sewage is disposed of on the individual’s own property, the drainage is such that the property and lives of neighbors are affected. Only by the deep patience of those affected has this question been

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postponed until the present moment. At present, however, it appears that the climax has been reached, and that something must be done. An injunction would stop the use of practically every private sewer in the city, and would end the career of most of the out houses depending upon surface drainage.

The city authorities are thoroughly familiar with the dangerous situation which now exists, and they recognize that the time is now at hand when something must be done. If the present private sewers are stopped the city will be confronted with a situation which cannot be continued. Something will have to be done. The Mayor and Councilmen have been giving this a lot of their serious attention, and they are convinced that the proposition offered is not only the best but the cheapest. …

The cost of the entire system under the proposition presented is not to exceed the sum of $80,000. This provides for digging the trenches, laying the pipe, refilling the trenches, provides a system of flushing, and provides for two disposal plants, one northeast of town and the other southeast. It was found that two disposal plants handled the disposal much more satisfactorily than one.

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TO ATTEND BANQUET IN SEDALIA

Koa Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lorence, has received appointment from John Case as director of the Ruralist Pig Club from this county, and he will attend the annual state Fair at Sedalia which will be

held during the week of August 20. He will also attend the banquet given there Monday evening, August 20, for the Pig Club. Ira Bradshaw and Oscar Lorence and son, Koa Lee, will leave here in their car on Sunday and will spend the week at the State Fair. The Pig Club was organized here early last spring and Koa Lee is a member.

***

MULTIPLE PARACHUTE LEAPS

Dare Devil Roy Reynolds will give a demonstration of the multiple parachute leap from a balloon here on Thursday afternoon of this week. The balloon will “take off” from the park in the park in the square during the afternoon, and Reynolds promises at least two parachute leaps.

Mr. Chelso G. Cissna, the promoter, has been here the first of the week making the necessary arrangements. The aerial stunt will be performed under the auspices of the Unionville Band which will play during the performance.

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TO OBSERVE HARDING MEMORIAL HERE

President Coolidge has issued a proclamation setting aside next Friday as a day of mourning and tribute to the late President Warren G. Harding. Governor Hyde has also issued a proclamation to the same effect for the people of Missouri, and Mayor Brown has issued one for the citizens of Unionville and vicinity.

In a great many places over the country the entire day will be observed as a day of mourning, but in most places it is being planned to sus-

pend all business from three o’clock until four o’clock during the afternoon, which is the time of the funeral in Marion, Ohio.

For the citizens of Unionville and vicinity the following proclamation has been issued by Mayor Brown, which will be self explanatory, and which will provide the program for the memorial here.

“Whereas the Great Creator of the Universe, in His divine wisdom, has seen fit to call from labor to rest one of the greatest chief executive of the greatest county in the world and in order to give all loyal citizens an opportunity to pay their respects to our late President Warren G. Harding, I hereby request that all business houses in Unionville be closed from three to four o’clock during the afternoon of Friday, August 10. There will be a memorial religious service held in the Christian church at that hour in which the ministers of all the churches in Unionville and a number of other citizens will be requested to take part.

***

WHITE CITY TO SHELTER 20,000 FAIR VISITORS

White City, and 80 acre tent metropolis with a capacity of 20,000 persons, will spring up on the fair grounds at Seda-

lia during the week of the Missouri State Fair, August 18 to 25, to shelter the great throng that will motor to the exposition.

The temporary inhabitants of this city will miss none of their home conveniences. Electric lights, hot and cold water, every kind of sanitary arrangement, refrigerator and check stand arrangements, police protection and mail delivery will be at their disposal, all free. There will also be a grocery store with free delivery service and a filling station in the city.

Half of the city will be occupied by tents to be rented at small rates, and the other half will be divided into plots to be assigned free of charge to those who bring their own camping equipment. ***

A BAD DAY FOR SNAKES

The Princeton Telegraph relates that on the Cooper farms near Half Rock in Mercer county 113 snakes were killed in one day by those present. One of the Cooper men was putting up had, and he ran into a den of Copperheads. War was declared, and after the battle 57 Copperheads lay dead. The remainder of the 113 snakes were killed by two other Cooper men. The mortality in the snake kingdom was particularly high that day.

For Rent: Low Rent Housing Multi-Family

Putnam County Housing Corp. is currently accepting applications for non-smoking one bedroom units, utilities furnished, security deposit required. Newly renovated units. Rent based on income. HUD vouchers accepted. Call (660) 947-3173.

This housing corporation is an equal opportunity provider & employer. EHO, EOE

Missouri Department of Agriculture Seeks Public Comment Regarding Funds to Support State Food Supply Chain

Public input requested on how to prioritize funds.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has been allocated $8 million through the USDA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program to help strengthen the food supply chain between the

farmer and consumer. The purpose of the RFSI program is to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain; to provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses; and to support the development of value-added products for consumers, fair prices, fair wages and new and safe job op-

portunities.

MDA will distribute the funds as competitive grants to invest in the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transportation, wholesale and distribution of locally produced food. Eligible products include fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains for human consumption,

aquaculture, and other food products (excluding meat and poultry).

MDA is seeking public input through Aug. 17 to help determine the greatest challenges and needs facing the middle of the food supply chain, including infrastructure needs and food access barriers. The information gained will help the

Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri Donates Fair Queen Crown

Department develop the grant project plan. To submit comments about the RFSI program, visit https://agriculture. mo.gov/abd/financial/ rfsi.php.

No applications for Missouri’s RFSI funds

will be accepted until a later date. The open application period will be announced and posted on the MDA website.

Additional information on the RFSI can be found at ams.usda.gov/ services/grants/rfsi.

Award to Honor Local Livestock Producers

Local livestock producers who demonstrate outstanding achievements in the livestock industry are asked to apply for an award recognizing their accomplishments.

The Missouri Livestock Symposium is currently accepting applications for the Missouri Livestock Achievement Award.

Eligible applicants can be producers of livestock, agribusiness personnel, agency personnel, or agriculture educators in the state of Missouri. Other parties who have been long-time supporters of the Missouri livestock industry will also be considered.

livestock industry in this state and beyond, and we want to recognize them for their career achievements.”

The selected applicant will become a member of the Missouri Livestock Symposium Hall of Fame and will be inducted during the Friday evening program of the Missouri Livestock Symposium on December 1, 2023.

Thank you Farmer’s Bank of Northern Missouri for the donation of the PC Fair Queen crown. Pictured (L to R): Dana DeVore, Queen Superintendent; Traylen Brundage, Abbie Koenen, Dylan Hamilton, Carla Cullor of Farmer’s Bank, Lori O’Reilly of Farmer’s Bank, Anna Fleshman PC Fair Board, Jordyn McLain, Emma Whitlock, and Iris Williams. Submitted by Dana DeVore

According to the committee chairman, Garry Mathes, this award recognizes livestock leaders from across the state.

Vice-chairman, Zac Erwin states “We know there are individuals, business and agency personnel, and educators that have made tremendous contributions to the

The award nomination form can be found at https://missourilivestock.com/achievement-award, by emailing missourilivestock@ gmail.com and requesting the form, or by contacting the Adair County MU Extension office at 660-665-9866.

The Missouri Livestock Symposium is December 1 & 2, 2023 at the William Mathew Middle School. Go to missourilivestock.com or our Facebook page @ MissouriLivestock for more details.

School Teacher Work Day

Nov. 14 Mid-Term 2nd Quarter

Nov. 22-24 – No School Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 4 – No School Teacher Work Day

Dec. 15 – Early Out End of 1st Sem/2nd Quarter

Dec. 16- Jan 1 Christmas Break

Jan. 2 – No School Teacher Work Day

January 3 2nd Semester Begins

January 15 – No School Martin Luther King Day

February 1 Mid-Term 3rd Quarter

Feb. 5 - No School Teacher Work Day

Feb. 19 - No School President’s Day

March 4-8 - No School Spring Break

March 15 End 3rd Quarter

March 18 – No School Parent/Teacher Conf.

Mar. 29-Apr 1 – No Sch. Easter Break

April 1 Mid-Term 4th Quarter

April 26 Marcus Hounsom Relays

April 27 Prom

May 5 Baccalaureate service

May 14 Seniors Last Day

May 15-17 Senior Trip

May 19 Graduation

May 21 Early Out Last Day of School

May 28-June 28 Summer School

School Insurance

The school will provide a very limited minimal insurance coverage. Forms will be sent home the first day of school for anyone

that wishes to purchase additional insurance. This insurance is designed to supplement, not take the place of your regular insurance. Participation is voluntary.

NEW STUDENTS (K-12) to the district may enroll:

August 9

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 15 Meet your teacher 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Aug 15 Family Fun Night 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Middle School student pick up schedules as follows:

August 8 8:30-9:30am – 8th Grade

August 8 9:30-10:30am – 7th Grade

August 8 1:00 pm – 6th Grade

Registration will be in the MS Auditorium

High School students pick up schedules as follows:

August 7 8:00-10:00 am – Seniors HS Library

August 7 1:00-3:00 pm – Juniors HS Library

August 8 8:00-10:00 am – Sophomores HS Library

August 8 5:30 pm – Freshman MS Auditorium

Lunch and Breakfast Prices

Prices have not yet been determined for this school year. They will be voted on at the board meeting on August 10, 2023.

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.

Notice of Public Hearing

A hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 14, 2023, at the Putnam County Commissioner’s Office at which time citizens can be heard on the proposed property tax rates to be set by the Putnam County Commission

House Approves Graves’ Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Legislation

Washington, D.C. –The House of Representatives today passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years, with broad bipartisan support in a 351-69 vote.

The legislation was introduced on June 9th by T&I Committee

Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), T&I Commit-

July 24, 2023

tee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Garret Graves (R-LA), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN). H.R. 3935 was approved by the T&I Committee in a unanimous 63-0 vote on Jun 14th and has garnered the support of more than 1,000 aviation leaders and stakeholders, including those listed here and here.

“America has always been the gold standard in aviation, and this bill en-

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sures that we remain the world leader,” said Committee Chairman Sam Graves. “This bipartisan legislation improves the safety of our system, our airport infrastructure, and the quality of service for passengers. Not only that, this bill will make the FAA more efficient, encourage the safe adoption of new and innovative technologies, and address growing workforce shortages, from pilots and mechanics to air traffic controllers. In addition, this bill provides the first title dedicated specifically to our critical general aviation sector – the backbone of the American aviation system. I appreciate the work of all my col-

leagues who helped develop and move this bill through the House today, and I look forward to finishing work on this bill with the Senate before the current FAA law expires in September.”

Putnam County R-1 announced it’s 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 determining eligibility:

“Today, the House voted to bolster America’s global aviation leadership,” said Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen. “This good faith process yielded a bipartisan bill that will create a safer, cleaner, greener, and more accessible U.S. aviation system. It will maintain our gold standard in safety and innovation, make a more sustainable and resilient aviation sector a reality, and improve accessibility and consumer protections for all passengers. This is also a jobs bill. It helps to build the economy from the middle out and the bottom up, and diversifies our workforce, recognizing how critical that effort is to our nation’s longterm economic success.

want to thank Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen, and all our committee members for getting this legislation to this significant milestone.”

“I am pleased to see a bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act receive overwhelming approval by the House,” said Aviation Ranking Member Steve Cohen. “This transformative legislation, which required compromises from both sides, will improve the safety of the flying public, create good jobs and bolster the aviation workforce pipeline, and take important steps to protect consumers, including those with disabilities. This is a good bill, and I am proud to support it. I am hopeful we can work out a final bill with the Senate well before our September deadline.”

aviation industry’s longterm success.

Grows the Aviation Workforce

Our aviation system is experiencing a shortage of qualified workers, including pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers. This bill addresses workforce challenges by removing barriers to pursuing aviation careers, expanding the aviation workforce pipeline, improving training standards, and more.

Invests in United States Airport Infrastructure Airports connect our communities, create jobs, and drive economic growth. The bill authorizes robust funding for airport infrastructure, including prioritizing investments for small and GA airports, and streamlining project delivery.

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 eligibility 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 principals 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.

I appreciate the partnership and collaboration of Chair Sam Graves, Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen, and Subcommittee Chair Garret Graves on delivering this bipartisan bill to secure the future of America’s aviation system.”

“The strong bipartisan vote today makes clear America will continue to be the global leader in aviation technology, trade, safety, and commercial air travel,” said Aviation Chairman Garret Graves. “The aviation bill makes transformative changes in the passenger experience and private aviation.

Innovators in the Unmanned Aerial Systems and Advanced Air Mobility space also get the regulatory certainty they need to deploy some of the world’s most impressive technologies. I

In summary, the bill:

Improves FAA Efficiency and Operations

The bill makes targeted changes to the organizational structure of the FAA to improve overall efficiency of the agency, allow for innovation, and streamline the regulatory process. The bill does so in a manner that will not harm the FAA’s ongoing efforts while simultaneously ensuring the agency is better organized to lead in an advanced aviation future.

Strengthens America’s General Aviation (GA) Sector

Most of our aviation professionals, including pilots and mechanics, get their start in GA. This bill recognizes that the success of the United States aviation system is built upon a strong GA foundation and includes the first-ever general aviation title to secure our

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Upholds America’s Gold Standard in Safety America’s aviation system is safe, but the system is not immune to stress and must continually be made safer. The bill addresses several safety issues, including the recent uptick in runway incursions, to ensure the United States, and the FAA, remain the world’s gold standard in aviation safety.

Encourages Aviation Innovation

America has been a leader in aviation innovation. Unfortunately, due to bureaucratic hurdles, endless research, and pilot programs that are not leading to the development and incorporation of new technologies, China and other countries are beginning to surpass the United States. The bill encourages the safe yet more efficient testing and integration of new technologies, such as drones and Advanced Air Mobility FAA ... Cont. to pg. 9

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Eliminating Government Waste

July 24, 2023

Dear Friend, Government waste. It’s not hard to find if you just look.

According to a report just released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), 17 federal agencies are currently using “25 percent or less of their headquarters buildings’ capacity.” That’s right, over three-quarters of this office space is just sitting empty. At some agencies, usage rates are as low as nine percent.

In reality, excess office space was a federal government problem long before the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant increase in teleworking, and the problem has gotten worse. GAO looked at 24 agencies’ Washington, DC headquarters in total, and none of them are even using 50 percent of those office spaces. On top of that, almost a third of bureaucrats now live outside their assigned work areas.

Right now, taxpayers are spending around $7 billion a year to operate and maintain, or to lease office space in federal buildings—regardless of whether or not it’s being used. Taxpayers are quite literally paying to keep the lights on. Yet, agencies still want to keep the marquee on the building, even if nobody is there.

Arrowhead and Artifact Program Held at Museum

It’s ridiculous. This has been a huge waste of taxpayer money for many years, but the failure of these agencies to get employees back into the office is causing all kinds of additional headaches for American families. We’ve seen all kinds of backlogs and delays for passports, permits, tax returns, and paperwork. It’s out of control.

As Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I’ve got jurisdiction over this problem, and we asked the GAO to do this study on wasted office space. There are several things that grind my gears about the federal government— unresponsive bureaucrats and wasting taxpayer money are certainly at the top of the list. That’s why we held a hearing earlier this month looking into this very issue. Rest assured, this is just the start of holding these agencies accountable and there’s more to come.

The bureaucrats in Washington have forgotten that they work for us, on our dime, in buildings we pay for, not the other way around. It’s time we remind them that we’re paying for it and the waste is gonna stop.

Sincerely,

Sam Graves

On Saturday, June 29, the PC Museum hosted an arrowhead and indigenous artifact exhibit. Attendees had the opportunity to view items and ask questions. Pictured (L to R): Doreen Madison, Scott Dye, Evelyn Morgan and David Roberts. There are plans to repeat the exhibit again this fall.

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(AAM), into the airspace.

Enhances the Passenger Experience

While many parts of the aviation system typically function without incident despite a growing volume of travelers, one weak link in a trip can ruin a passenger’s experience. The bill delivers reforms that will enhance the experience for the traveling public.

Authorizes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

As the independent Federal agency responsible for investigating

all civil aviation accidents, in addition to accidents in other modes of transportation, the NTSB plays an important role in transportation safety. Last authorized in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act, this bill provides updates to the NTSB’s authorization.

More information about the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act can be found at https://transportation.house.gov/faa-reauthorization/?utm_ campaign=197466-345

The Seymour Community School

is accepting applications for:

• One on one Associates

• Daycare Associates

• 5-12 Band Teacher (part-time)

• Family Consumer Science Teacher (parttime)

- Extra-curricular activities available but not required

- Applicants willing to work towards a Band or FCS endorsement are encouraged to apply.

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

LUCERNE STOCK SHOW

Please remember this week is the Lucerne Stock Show. There is lots to do and see, including the livestock shows. Livestock exhibitors, no matter what you show, need to stay hydrated and make certain their animals are hydrated and cool. The Stock Show runs from the 2nd to the 5th.

DROUGHT UPDATE

I had thought I could quit discussing this but we are not at that point. The drought update as I look at the latest map has much of Northeast Missouri back in D3 (extreme drought) with the other counties (Putnam, Sullivan in my area) in D2 (severe drought). The rain that we received has done wonders for the corn and has helped the beans but we are still hurting for moisture. The 10-day forecast for our area does not promise much relief either.

Some important points: (1) keep animals and humans hydrated and out of the worst heat. (2) it is a critical time to watch for insects such as grasshoppers and spider mites in case they reach beyond the economic threshold and need to be controlled. Armyworms are another pest to watch

for. Scouting for any of these takes a little time and work but it is critical to catch them early. You can contact our office (947-2705) if you have any questions or need assistance. (3) hay, if you need to purchase some to hold you over, will no doubt be more expensive. Several producers are saying their hay is short. If you need hay, do not forget the MO department of Ag website, https://agmarketnews. mo.gov/reports and go to hay market, to keep up. University of Missouri Extension (www.extension.missouri.edu) and the Ag department have drought resources also.

REMINDERS

I hope you will all help me welcome our new Secretary/Office Manager and Youth Program Associate (YPA) Ashlyn Stout.

The “Market on the Square” continues every Saturday morning on the west side of the Unionville square.

The Putnam County Fair webpage is updated with the fair book, schedule and ticket information online at https:// www.putnamcountyfairunionvillemo.com/. Tickets are on sale now.

THOUGHT: “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to a thing till you get there.”!

~~~

“You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.”

-- Marianne Williamson

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Superintendent’s Office 660-947-3361 Ext: 301

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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 City of Unionville upon which tax certificates are to be offered for sale at the Courthouse door beginning the 4th Monday, August 28, 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.

CHRISTIAN CROSSGROVE

11073540243 116 N.17th

Lot 5 & 8: N 92’ W 1/3

LOT 4: W4’S 28’ LOT 4: BLK 2 ORIGINAL

TOWN 2019 $117.52

2020 $117.52 2021

$44.50 2022 $44.52 BE-

GINNING BID $ 589.68

HTS PROPERTIES

LLC 1700 W Main

11073540260 N 50’ EX

W PT & E 22.5’ OF S 70’

LOT 2 120’ X 23.5’ IRR

BLOCK 3 ORIGINAL TOWN

2016 $166.51 2017

$158.31 2018 $161.18

2019 $ 69.49 2020 $

69.49 2021 $68.55 2022

$68.58 BEGINNING BID $ 1497.28

Chad V & Elizabeth Gatlin 11073500304201

1901 UNION

LOTS 1,2&3 BLOCK

5 EL5ON’S ADDITION

120’ X 115’

2020 $141.25 2021

$147.89 2022 $147.95

BEGINNING BID $

684.49

Russell E Waugh 11073500400118

1006 MAIN

LOT 7 EX E 14’ NE

SE: 52’X105’

2020 $3.05 2021

$3.00 2022 $3.01 BE-

GINNING BID $ 112.15

David & Kimberly Knight 11073500400410

1214 WASHINGTON LT 17-20 BLOCK 5

BRAWFORD’S PLACE

82’X 112’

2020 $64.25 2021

$65.96 2022 $66.98

BEGINNING BID $

365.09

I, Linnette Caley, Tax Coliector for the City of Unionville, State of Missouri, do hereby cer-

tify that the foregoing is a true and correct list of the lands or lots that wilt be offered for sale as above set forth. The City Collector makes no guarantees nor implies any guarantees concerning title, liens or encumbrances on any of the properties offered for sale. Dated the 21st of July, 2023, Linnette Caley, City of Unionville Tax Collector

To be published 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16, 2023

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

For default in payment of the debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Jesse Shane Knowles and Mary Elizabeth Knowles, dated August 23, 2019, recorded in Book 341, at Page 742, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Putnam County, Missouri, at Unionville, the undersigned Trustee will at the request of the holder of said debt, on Friday, August 25, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., particularly at 2:00 p.m., at the south front door of the County Courthouse in Putnam County, Missouri, at Unionville, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the real property described in deed of trust, to-wit:

The South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-seven (27) and the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-four (34), all in Township Sixty-six (66) North, Range Nineteen (19); West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Putnam County, Missouri, except the two following tracts:

Excepted Tract 1: A

tract of land situated in the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Sixty-six (66) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Putnam County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at an iron rod set on the Mid line of Section Thirty-four (34), from whence an iron rod found at the Center-East 1/16 corner bears N 89°42’42”

E a distance of 98.97’; thence along said midline, S 89°42’42” W a distance of 796.00’ to an iron rod set; Thence

N 00°56’17” W a distance of 331.00’ to an iron rod set; Thence

N 89°42’42” E a distance of 477.69’ to an iron rod set; Thence

S 55°54’30” E a distance of 128.30’ to an iron road set; Thence

S 86°09’29” E a distance of 164.66’ to a power pole; Thence

S 39°43’36” E a distance of 78.45’ to an iron rod set; Thence

S 00°56’17” E a distance f 186.10’ to the point of beginning.

Excepted Tract 2: A tract of land situated in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 66 North, Range 19 West, City of Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at an iron rod set at the ¼ corner common to Sections 34 & 35; thence along the mid line of Section 34, S 89°42’42” W a distance of 1083.20’ to an iron rod set; thence leaving said line, N 00°00’05” W a distance of 322.21’ to a corner post; thence along a fence line an its Northerly prolongation, N 16°32’43”

W a distance of

1040.71’ to an iron rod set in a fence line; thence along said fence, N 88°37’30” E

a distance of 461.77’ to a corner post; thence leaving said fence line, N 67°32’08” E a distance of 573.63’ to a corner post; thence N 31°19’30” E a distance of 20.97’ to a corner post; thence along a fence line as follows: S 70°37’09”

E a distance of 214.58’ to a corner post; thence S 40°04’37” E a distance of 190.65’ to a corner post; thence continue along said fence line and its Southeasterly prolongation, S 81°09’58” E a distance of 49.70’ to an iron rod set on the line between Sections 34 & 35; thence along said line, S 00°06’48” E a distance of 1337.85’ to the point of beginning. The above tract of land contains 39.0 acres more or less, subject to easements and restrictions of record, or not of record, if any;

to satisfy said debt and costs.

CHAPMAN AND COWHERD, P.C.

BY:

/s/ Robert Cowherd TRUSTEE.

Publish: Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2023.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

STEVEN J. LETNES )

Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) )

THOMAS COSSEL, deceased,et al., ) )

Defendants. ) )

Case No. 23AJCC00010 )

TO: Defendants, Thomas Cossel, deceased and John Doe Defendants 1-100, Defendants.

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that an action has been commenced against the Defendants named above in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri, the object, and general nature of which is to determine and declare the respective interests and to quiet title the following described property in Putnam County, Missouri, to-wit:

The southwest quarter of the southwest quarter lying West of the public road except 6 acres in the southwest quarter, of Section 9, Township 66 North, Range 17 West, Putnam County, Missouri.

The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address for the attorney for the Plaintiffs is Tara L. Walker, P.O. Box 457, 605 E. 9th Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 26th day of July, 2023 (the date of first publication), Judgment by default will be rendered against you.

WITNESSETH my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 21ST day of JULY ,2023.

/s/ Mitzi Shipley, Deputy Clerk

The Bixler 108 Listening Room Presents

Kate McDonnell, Friday, August 4

Kate McDonnell joins the long list of singer songwriters performing at the Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, MO. Born and raised on music in Baltimore, MD, Kate has captivated audiences all over the world with her award-winning songwriting, her unusual deft guitar style, and her jaw-dropping voice. Kate comes from generations of musicians on both sides: her maternal grandfather (trumpet) and great grandfather (trombone and viola) performed with the National and Baltimore Symphonies. Kate’s father sang in operettas and her mother continues to play the piano just as her own mother did. All three of Kate’s siblings have the musical gift, so at any given night around the dinner table, they were bound to break into song.

As a precocious fouryear-old, she heard a Joan Baez album in her mother’s collection. Her reaction? She picked up her mom’s guitar, taller than she was, and started to teach herself how to play--as a left handed, upside down and backwards. Eventually Kate started listening to Leo Kottke, Mason Williams,

Steve Howe, and others and at 16 she learned to play Duane Allman’s Little Martha, and her skies opened, which was a surprise to no one other than Kate. She then teamed with her twin sister to perform around their Baltimore hometown during their high school and college years. Later she partnered with guitarist Freddie Tane, at one time a member of Bill Haley’s Comets. McDonnell-Tane released two albums in their 3-1/2-year career and opened shows for stars such as Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Judy Collins. Kate also found time to join an all-female trio, Colossal Olive, which gigged in Massachusetts, where she lived at the time.

In 1989, Kate started writing her own songs and gaining recognition including winning awards at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in New York State. In 1992 she released her debut solo album, “Broken Bones,” to much critical acclaim.

Kate’s first of seven European tours came in 1998, coinciding with the release of her second album, titled “Next.” In

1999, Kate appeared on the internationally syndicated “World Café” radio show, performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington and appeared at the folk world’s premier event, the legendary Newport Folk Festival. Another career high point followed in 2001 after the release of her third CD, “Don’t Get Me Started,” The Swiss label Brambus Records picked up “Don’t Get Me Started” for overseas release and it was soon on the top five list for U.S. and international folk airplay.

2005 marked Kate’s 4th album entitled “Where the Mangoes Are”. But in 2006, Kate made a sharp turn to pursue studies to become a child therapist and has spent the last decade working in day-treatment programs, residential programs, and inner-city schools. But music was never backshelved. She continued to write with her songwriting partner, Anne Lindley. And she hit the studio in the summer of 2020 to record her 5th album, “Ballad of a Bad Girl”. This collection of 11 songs comprises two cover songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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

and Richard Thompson, with the balance being original pieces. She is back on the road and very excited to bring her new songs to her fans, old, new, and yet to be.

This current tour is brief, as Kate is driving in from New York to perform two concerts: at

the Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, MO on Aug. 4 and at Howard Dolnigoff’s house concert series in Kansas City on Aug. 5. Word has gotten out that the Bixler is a great place to play at.

There is never an admission charge at the Bixler, but donations are

gratefully accepted and help support and bring artists like Kate McDonnell to the Bixler. For more information email Tom Keedy at thebixler108@gmail.com or call him at 660-6267803.

Building Taken Down After Collapse

A crew from Red Rock Demolition, Kidder, MO, was on site Sunday, June 30, to take down the former Skelgas building on north 17th Street. Two walls of the building had collapsed on Saturday prompting the demolition. The building had served not only as a Skelgas dealership, but as a Masonic Hall and an implement dealership. If you have information regarding the history of the building, please contact The Republican.