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.

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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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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.

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