08-23-2023 Unionville Republican

Griswold Addresses Rotary

American Legion Installs Officers and Hosts Boys State Delegates

Craig Griswold, 2013 PC graduate, spoke to Rotarians last week.

Craig is employed by the Kansas Livestock Association-Environmental Services division. After graduating high school, Craig enrolled in Kansas State University and attained an Ag-Bio Engineering degree in in 2017. He joined KLA after graduation and worked out of KLA’s Scott City, KS, office.

Craig has come “back home” to Putnam County, working remotely from his home in Unionville. Craig said, “The technology provided by NEMR is excellent; I send and receive very large files easily and with no glitches.”

KLA provides engineering plans to feedlots and dairies, helping the producer to meet state and federal governmental regulations. Craig touched on the challenges of adequate water in western Kansas, explaining there is virtually no surface water and two aquafers provide the water needed for human needs, crop irrigation and animal facilities.

KLA has completed projects in several states, including Missouri.

Craig said, “I’ve always liked living in a small town and am glad to be back here. I plan on helping Dad on the farm along with my work with KLA.” Craig is the son of Randy and Sherri Griswold.

Artwork and Photography Entries Sought for 2023 Putnam County Fair

Submitted by Kay Bonifazi

Fair time will soon be here. We invite you to enter your ORIGINAL artwork or photography. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded. Entry day is Tuesday, September 5, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Art Building. Recent artwork (within the last TWO years) must be framed with a wire on the back for hanging. Photographs are NOT to be framed but either matted or mounted on dry mount board. Size not to exceed 11”x14” includ-

ing the mat.

Entry is open to residents and/or property owners of Putnam county and the adjoining counties in Missouri of Adair, Sullivan, Schuyler and Mercer. Iowa residents of Appanoose and Wayne counties are also eligible to enter.

School students through high school age are encouraged to enter their own work in the Youth Division.

For questions about art entries, call Kay at (660) 947-2327. Questions about photos, call Tom at (660) 947-7301.

Phyllis Campbell the Missouri American Legion District Two Commander conducted the installation of officers of the Unionville Wilbur C. Odam Post 34 American Legion, August 17, 2023, at the Unionville Legion hall. PHOTO (L to R): Phyllis Cambell, Jeff Knkoljt-Sergeant at Arms, Rick Clark-Adjutant, Ora “Butch” Williams- -Commander, Harold White-Chaplain, Jack Guffey-Vice Commander and Jerry Quigley-Finance Officer. Submitted by R. L. Thomas

Friends of Library to Host Dinner

Submitted by Mary Comstock

The wonderful cooks of the Friends of the Library organization will be cooking up a sloppy joe dinner prior to the Horizon Reunion Band concert on Saturday, September 2. The dinner will be held beginning at 5 p.m. on the square in front of Bixler 108. Along with the main course, delicious homemade desserts will be in abundance. In case of inclement weather, the dinner will be held inside the PC Café. The meal is a ‘eat what you want, pay what you want’ donation.

The All-School Reunion starts that evening, and several classes are planning on gathering on the square for informal reunions.

The Friends of the Library is a 501c(3) organization with the main purpose of supporting the Putnam County Library as needed. The Friends organization was one of the main community partners who worked diligently to get the library expansion off the ground several years ago.

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Thursday night, August 17, 2023, at the Unionville Wilbur C. Odam Post 34 American Legion hall, three Boys State delegates told their experiences at the Missouri Boys State, held in June at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri. Newtown Harris student Brett Otto and Unionville students Parker Stanley and Jude Watt told of their eightday program on leadership and the workings of government. PHOTO: (standing, L to R) Unionville Post Commander Butch Williams, Kelly and Sharon Busker, Parker Stanley, Anna Fleshman, Jude Watt, Brett and Mike Otto. Submitted by R. L. Thomas

“When you slow down, you feel. When you feel, you heal. And when you heal, you grow. Sometimes slowing down is the most productive thing you can do.”

-- Author Unknown ~~~

Submitted by Mary Comstock

Craig Griswold (right) is pictured with Rotarian Clint Stobbe. Photo credit: Mary Comstock

School Buses and Farm Equipment to Hit Roadways This Fall

By Garrett Hawkins, MO Farm Bureau President

My whole family gets excited when the calendar reaches mid-August. Like many kids who are involved in agriculture, the State Fair brings both a healthy spirit of competition and pride when their work culminates and they present their 4-H and FFA projects. As a parent, there’s also a little spark of relief knowing that school is just around the corner and will once again bring a normal routine to our house. I know I’m not alone.

With the return of school comes big yellow school buses on our roads. It is time to be alert - and patient - behind the steering wheel. Coming soon, you can also expect to see a plethora of other large and slow-moving farm vehicles and equipment gearing up for harvest.

The unpredictable weather that farmers and ranchers have faced this year has thrown the traditional farming sched-

ule for a loop, especially for those harvesting hay. The terrible drought conditions throughout May, June and July have given way to a deluge of rain in many areas of the state. While we appreciate the precipitation, many will not see full relief for months to come. Nonetheless, you can expect to see an increased number of tractors and hay equipment - in addition to combines and grain trucks - on the road in the coming weeks. The early drought severely impacted hay yield in May and June, creating a desperate need for more forage to prepare for the upcoming winter months. Additionally, many Missouri farmers were forced to feed hay throughout the summer as pastures dried up. Recent rains will help fall pasture growth and give farmers a chance to put away more hay before winter. Putting up hay, on top of the normal crop harvest, means it’s going to be a bustling harvest season on farms and on rural roads.

Birthdays

Thursday, August 24

Rita Matholt, Erin Knolwes, Jennifer Gilworth, Carson Quint

Friday, August 25

Chelsea Starrett, Mitch Murphy, Jody Perkins, Janice Loft, Stephen Clover, Samantha Daniels, Caden Dean Hill

Saturday, August 26

Stacy Hines, Beverly Simmons, Patricia Cowan, Doug Gilworth, Peggy Anders, Ashley Cullor, Zoe Bowen, Tori

O’Reilly, Brandy Brown

Sunday, August 27

Dale Carter, Sarah Riley, Kolter Galloway,

Omaha

Add in the back-toschool season with the influx of school buses and young drivers behind the wheel and driver safety becomes even more important. Whether it’s a bus full of kids, a slow-moving tractor and hay rake, or a large combine, these vehicles contain precious cargo, and we want everyone to return home to their families. Driver patience will be important to everyone’s safety.

This is just another reason why the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) successful “Buckle Up, Phone Down!” campaign has been so important in recent years. MoDOT also reminds drivers each fall to always “expect the unexpected” when children

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head back to school. Both of these are essential lessons for drivers when approaching farm equipment as well. Looking down at your phone and crashing into the back of farm equipment can have deadly outcomes for both operators. A tractor stands taller than an elephant and can have many blind spots. When fully loaded with grain, a combine harvester weighs up to 36 tons. Always “expect the unexpected” when drawing near to this equipment and be patient while sharing the road.

Let’s all have a safe start to the school year and upcoming harvest season. Taking a few extra moments on the road can go a long way in making sure that happens.

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should apply promptly. Eligibility requires residency in counties outlined in Governor Parson’s Executive Order (EO) 23-05 or in counties entering moderate (or worse) drought status covered by the EO. Applicants must demonstrate economic losses due to drought condi-

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Who Is Sick Here?

In his book, Search the Scriptures – A Physician Examines Medicine in the Bible, Dr. Robert B. Greenblatt, a respected endocrinologist, says we have given Esau a “bum rap.” Greenblatt believes Esau was suffering from hypoglycemia, low blood sugar.

Ryan Carman, Dwaine McCormack, Brooklyn Small, Paulette Embry

Monday, August 28

Ashly Hurley, Nina

Rexroat, Annie Untrauer, Connie Michael, Ryan Michael, Kristen Ogle, Becky Carlson, Josh Davis, Valerie Montgomery, Grayson Clover

Tuesday, August 29

Tim Hodges, Larry

Yanda

Wednesday, August 30

Connie Noland, Ray Brown, Russell Carter, Mary Ann Vestal, Gary Jarman, Larry Druschel

Thursday, August 24

Fish, Cole Slaw, Tater Tots, Fruit Slab Pie

Friday, August 25

BUFFET, Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Yankee Green Beans, Assorted Fruits and Desserts

Monday, August 28

Steak w/Peppers and Onions, Hully Beans,

tions.

Loans will have a one-year term, renewable annually up to five years.

Farmers are advised to contact their lenders for further details. Those interested should contact their lender or visit MOBUCKS.mo.gov

Do you remember the story? Esau came in from a hunt hungry, weak, and faint. Jacob was brewing a pot of pottage, and Esau asked for some. Jacob said he would feed his brother if Esau would give him his birthright. Esau reasoned, “I’m dying, what good is a birthright?” (Genesis 25ff) Thus, a one-sided deal was struck. Ever since, people everywhere have spoken shamefully of Esau selling his birthright for a “bowl of soup.”

ly took advantage of a brother who was ill. It likely would not have changed anything for Jacob to know his brother was sick. Jacob, lived up to his name, “supplanter.” He took advantage of everyone he could--his brother, his mother, his father, his uncle, his wives, everyone. One could easily conclude both brothers were ill. Esau was physically sick. Jacob was mentally and spiritually ill. Greenblatt’s new dimension to the story is interesting and may add to our disdain for Jacob, but historically it means nothing. Jacob went on to become Israel and the father of the Hebrew nation.

Kevin Collins

Scalloped Potatoes, Fruit

Tuesday, August 29

Café Maid Rite, Tri-Potatoes, Buttered Peas, Strawberry Shortcake

Wednesday, August 30

SALAD BAR, Goulash w/Meat Sauce, 1 C. Lettuce Salad, Buttered Carrots, Garlic Bread, Pudding

School Bus Riders

It seems like it used to be that only the rural kids rode the school bus. Now it seems the bus picks up town kids,

too. Us town kids used to have to walk, have parents take us to school or ride our bikes. I rode my bike several days and since we lived south of the highway I was warned to be extra careful. Do kids still ride bikes to school?

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Greenblatt notes Esau had all the symptoms of hypoglycemia---hunger, craving sweets, fatigue. We assume Esau’s claim to be “at the point of death” is an exaggeration. However, Greenblatt insists it could have been literally true. Furthermore, he maintains Jacob’s protein rich pottage would have been an excellent antidote.

If Greenblatt’s diagnosis is correct, that adds a whole new dimension to this story. Not only did Jacob scam his brother, but he also unknowing-

However, there is a note in this ugly story we must not miss. Years later, Jacob, who had misused his brother and family, suffered similarly at the hands of his own children. Ten of Jacob’s twelve sons kidnapped Jacob’s favorite child, Joseph, and sold him into Egyptian slavery. They told their father a wild animal had killed him. Perhaps they learned their chicanery from their father Jacob. Today, we would say, “What goes around comes around.” The Bible says it like this, “Be sure your sins will find you out.”

(Numbers 32:23)

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Tailgating on the Square -Sept.

1 and Sept. 2

Submitted by Jeanne Jarrett, UHS/PCHS Alumni All-School Reunion Committee

Come out and tailgate with fellow Midgets, young and not-soyoung!! It will be a great way to see people you might not have seen in a very long time! It can also be a gathering point for many during the weekend. The AllSchool Reunion Committee encourages classes to set up a canopy, table or other items for gathering by class on the Unionville Square on Labor Day weekend, coinciding with the AllSchool Reunion. This should be a fun event with alumni and friends mingling throughout. For this reason, a sign or banner should be displayed identifying your class year (i.e., 1976, 1985, etc.). Spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no registration needed. The South and West sides of the square will be roped off

for this event. On Friday evening, please use only the south side, due to the Market on the Square occurring Sat morning on the west side. Saturday afternoon and evening, both the west side and south side will be available. Vehicles should not be parked in this area from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. Setup can begin after 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 1st, and take-down must occur by 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 3rd Attendees may want to bring their own lawn chair for seating. Live music will play on both Friday night and Saturday night. Food trucks will be on the square, as well as a Friends of the Library sloppy joe fundraiser. Items left on the square will be at your own risk. We expect class members to remove any trash in their area, as a courtesy to the city for allowing this free event. For questions, contact 660-216-2728.

City Council Fields Questions About Dangerous Buildings

The Unionville City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Charley Bill Pittman at 5:30 PM on Monday, August 14, with all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill] in attendance.

David Tribble inquired about the situa-

ing going through DNR, before any dangerous buildings could be taken down. He reported the cost of taking down and cleaning up the Subway building would be $80,000 and the Skelgas building would be $3

Hill explained that due to emergency ordinance the work to make the Skelgas building site safe could be done expediently. Hill added that the city doesn’t like tearing down historic buildings, but real progress needs to be seen on remediation or repairs, before the buildings become a danger to the public.

Mayor Pittman reported he had met with a representative from Green Hills about grants. He inquired if emergency grants can be retroactive and asked for $140,000.

In Old Business, Fire Chief Tim Montgomery reported on the fire truck he had checked out.

State Treasurer Vivek Malek Launches Farm Relief Loan Program for Farmers Impacted by Drought

tion with the dangerous buildings on the north side of the square west of Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri. Mayor Pittman stated that the city had sent certified letters to the owners and provided a copy of the letter. Pittman also shared the timeline before action could be taken, includ-

Todd Cullum addressed the council with concerns and questions about his building which joins Scuttlebutt. The council told Cullum that he needed to have plans and consult with a structural engineer to approve those. Since Cullum’s building shares a wall with the Scuttlebutt building, the council cautioned that if the Scuttlebutt building ends up having to come down, it might cause Cullum’s wall to collapse. They recommended that he fill the holes on his building caused by the collapse of the back wall of the Scuttlebutt building. They also expressed concerns about the west wall of Cullum’s building.

Purdy motioned to approve the consent agenda. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

The council reviewed staff reports. T. J. Payne, Water/Wastewater Supt., reported that the engine on one of the pumps in the north facility had failed. A bearing has gone bad and while there is one working, the department will need it for another year. He explained how long it would take for overflow to occur in both dry and wet weather and the ramifications from DNR if that occurred.

Montgomery stated it was in pretty good shape, had a 60-foot ladder and comes with a 750 gpm nozzle. The truck originally came out of Pennsylvania and was purchased by the Moravia Fire Department, which had it three or four years before deciding they didn’t need it and selling it. Montgomery will further inspect the truck before deciding whether or not to purchase.

Following discussion, the $30,00 will be made available if it is decided to purchase the truck and the funds will be pulled out of investments.

In New Business, Lutz motioned to use the use tax only for streets. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 3-1, with Davis voting nay.

Payne presented three bids for a sewer camera [ $7165.11, $7050.00, $13,565]. Hill motioned to accept the $7050 bid. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 3-1, with Davis voting nay. Payne added that the company with the winning bid is the same company as the locater the department uses.

Lutz motioned to approve the budget amendments for the sewer camera and the fire truck. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 3-1, with Davis voting nay.

At 6:45 PM, Purdy motioned to enter closed session as per RSMo 610.032 (1) Legal actions … and (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting … following a five-minute break. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Responding to the severe drought conditions affecting farmers and ranchers across Missouri, State Treasurer Vivek Malek is introducing the Farm Relief Loan (FRL) program. The Farm Relief Loan program will provide vital assistance to producers impacted by this year’s drought.

“It has been one thing after another for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers. The flooding in 2019, COVID, and now this drought. Most of the time, farmers just need government to get off their back. Today, I am proud to announce that help is on the way.” Malek added “The Farm Relief Loan program underscores my commitment to supporting farmers during these very challenging times and aiding them in rebuilding and preserving their way of life.”

Treasurer Malek is directing the program to accept applications for “Farm Relief Loans” to support farmers affected by this summer’s drought. These loans can be used for operating expenses.

Missouri’s most prominent advocates for farmers weighed in on Treasurer Malek’s announcement:

Governor Mike Parson: “We are grateful to Treasurer Malek for opening up the MOBUCK$ Farm Relief Loan Program and allowing farmers impacted by this summer’s drought to participate,” Governor Mike Parson said. “Hay reserves are depleted, and many farmers have been forced to market their livestock early. Despite recent rains, we will continue to feel the effects of drought throughout the coming winter months, but the

MOBUCK$ program is another great way we can help support our agriculture communities.”

Missouri Farm Bureau Federation President Garrett Hawkins: “Missouri’s farmers and ranchers have dealt with numerous challenges in recent years, culminating with arduous drought conditions this spring and summer. The MOBUCK$ Farm Relief Loan Program will provide an opportunity for our state’s farm and ranch operations, and Missouri Farm Bureau is grateful to Treasurer Malek for this assistance to Missouri’s agriculture community.”

MOBUCK$ Background

The MOBUCK$ program offers reduced interest rates on bank loans for farmers and small businesses.

How it works: state funds are deposited at banks, serving as collateral, equaling borrowers’ loans from those banks. Borrowers receive loans at reduced interest rates, approximately 30% below the prime rate.

The MOBUCK$ program has a maximum deposit limit of $800 million. The application portal was temporarily closed in May to prevent exceeding the cap due to high demand.

Farm Relief Loan (FRL) Program

The MOBUCK$ Farm Relief Loan program will provide reduced-rate loans to drought-affected farmers.

$100 million will be allocated for Farm Relief Loans.

The application portal will close on Friday, October 13, 2023, or earlier if demand exhausts funds.

Eligible farmers MOBUCKS ... Cont. to pg. 2

Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, August 21-27

Chuck Claassen

Charles William Claassen, Jr., known as Chuck, died at age 52 in a paddleboarding accident on the Skagit River in northern Washington state on July 27, 2023. He was the son of Chuck and Terry Claassen, formerly of Unionville, MO, now residing in Ashland, MO. Chuck was a graduate of the Putnam County High School class of 1989. He attended Truman State University and eventually became a chef.

Chuck was an outdoorsman and athlete as well as a poet, musician, and life-long learner. He fished, hiked, and climbed mountains in many states. He completed an iron man triathlon and ran the Boston Marathon in 2013, the year of the bombing.

Chuck and his wife, Christina, raised two daughters in Indianapolis and Washington state. Chuck worked at the North Cascades Institute (NCI) in Rockport, WA, for several years as head chef and food manager. He was instrumental in the opening of its Environmental Learning Center where he focused on using local and organic food. He was known for his creativity and adventurous spirit.

Later he opened his own café above a bookstore in Bellingham, WA. Chuck had returned to NCI in the last year, enjoying the mountains and rivers of North Cascades National Park.

The family is heartbroken at this tragedy. He is survived by exwife, Christina Claassen (nee Rego); his daughters, Frankie Claassen and Olivia Guseva; his parents, Chuck and Terry Claassen of Ashland, MO; his sister, Traci Schultz of Olympia, WA; his sister, Jennie Belzer of Columbia, MO; his sister, Amy MacConnell of Mount Juliet, TN; and his brother, Mark Claassen of Nashville, TN; as well as many nieces and nephews.

St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Aug. 21-27 that could impact area motorists.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot. org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Clinton County

I-35 – Concrete replacement northbound from mile marker 44 to

mile marker 47, Aug. 21-Sept. 1. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12-foot with restriction in place.

I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 46.6 to mile marker 43.4, Aug. 21-Sept. 1. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12-foot with restriction in place.

Grundy County

Route 6 – Intersection improvement project at Routes 146 and W through early October. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals directing motorists. Access to/ from Route W will be closed. A 12-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)

U.S. Route 136 –Bridge maintenance at the bridge over Big Creek, Aug. 21-24. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane with tem-

porary traffic signals to guide motorists through the work zone.

Putnam County

Route M – CLOSED for a bridge deck repair from Route E to 117th Road, Aug. 21-22 around the clock.

Route 139 – Pavement repair from U.S. Route 136 to the Sullivan County line, Aug. 21-25.

Sullivan County Route 5 – Intersection improvement project at Mid-Lake Road, Route N and Mayapple Road through early October. (Capital Paving and Construction, LLC) https:// www.modot.org/missouri-route-5-route-n-androute-vv-new-pavementconstruction-sullivan

Aug. 21 – early November: Intersection improvements at Route 5 and Mid-Lake Road.

Traffic Impacts: Roadway will be narrowed to one-lane with flaggers directing mo-

torists through the work zone. Motorists may face travel delays.

Aug. 28 – late October: 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.

Work with us in the work zone! Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second while driving, especially through a work zone. Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you leave to see if you will encounter any work zones.

“Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; from discord find harmony; in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”

-- Albert Einstein

“There are so many more important things to worry about than how you’re perceived by strangers.” -- Dennis Lehane

Bidenomics

Dear Friend, Bidenomics isn’t working. When President Biden took office, the average price for a gallon of gas in this country was $2.38. Today, a gallon of gas will set you back $3.85 in some places.

A dollar here and a dollar there might not seem like much to the President, but those dollars add up—fast. That 62 percent increase in gas prices means instead of paying $38, families are now shelling out almost $60 to fill up a 16-gallon tank. If you drive a truck, that cost has gone from a little over $50 to nearly $90 a tank.

That’s bad enough, but when you pile on the rising cost of groceries, skyrocketing interest rates, and everything else, it makes it more and more difficult for families to make ends meet. The cost of everything has gone up more than 15 percent since President Biden stepped into the Oval Office. The only thing that hasn’t gone up? Paychecks.

For the first time in nearly a decade, prices are rising faster than

wages. It’s been that way for the entirety of the Biden presidency. His reckless and wasteful spending on Green New Deal nonsense, welfare, and handouts has blown an enormous hole in the deficit and piled on the federal debt. As we all know, when the deficit goes up, inflation goes up, and the value of our dollar plummets.

That’s the real legacy of Bidenomics—making it harder and harder for everyday Americans to make ends meet while green energy special interests are up to their eyeballs in taxpayer cash.

Instead of running around like a traveling snake-oil salesman trying to convince everyone how great “Bidenomics” is, maybe he should take some time to listen to how real Americans are struggling. It’s long past time for the President to stop talking and start listening. Folks who don’t live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue aren’t doing so well under “Bidenomics.”

Sincerely, Sam Graves

Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR UPDATE

The Putnam County Fair is coming up sooner than you think and season tickets are on sale at $50 before September 1 ($55 after that). Carnival passes can be purchased beforehand also. You can purchase online too at https://www.putnamcountyfairunionvillemo. com/. More information on the fair is available there too.

Please remember the Putnam County extension council is having the prize ticket raffle again during the fair in addition to the dessert/4-H project auction on Saturday, September 9 at 2 pm in the 4-H building. They appreciate your support!

FARM LEASE PROGRAM

You are aware that agricultural (farm) leases continue to be confusing and hard to know what is the right thing to do.

University of Missouri Extension will be holding a in-person/zoom program on the evening of Tuesday, September 12 from 6 to 8:30 pm in Lancaster in the court-

Brunson and Daniels to Perform at Bixler 108

house basement. You can attend the same program on Wednesday, September 13 at the Adair County Extension Center in Kirksville from 1 to 3:30 pm. Pre-registration is required and there is a cost to attend the program, whether on-line or in person. These are the closest ones in our area. Contact Darla Campbell at (660) 457-3469 to get more information or to register.

Topics covered include: current cash rent rates and trends, specific items in a lease, the correct way to terminate a farm lease and others. You can also get written farm lease forms (the best way to avoid issues later) either at your county extension office for a small fee or online at www.AgLease101. org.

REMINDERS

The “Market on the Square” continues every Saturday morning on the west side of the Unionville square. There are lots of vegetables (tomatoes, sweet corn, zucchinis, etc.), fruits, baked goods and many other products so take advantage whether here in Unionville or other locations.

Remember you can keep updated on programs, events and other resources at your county webpage at https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/putnam.

THOUGHT: “Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back”!

“You must believe that your past is not your future. You are not stuck or defined by tradition and you don’t have to listen to what others tell you to do. Focus on the bright things, the ones that bring a smile to your face. Find that passion and focus.”

-- Gayle Carson

PJ Brunson is making her third appearance at The Bixler 108 Listening Room on Saturday, Aug. 26. Brunson, South Carolina-based singer, songwriter, composer, guitarist, and pianist and known in the Carolinas as the “female James Taylor,” delights audiences on guitar and piano with hints of Americana, country, pop, blues, Celtic, new age, classical and rock. Her songs, instrumentals and lyrics reflect her deep appreciation of poetry, art, literature, and Southern heritage. She has also been compared to Joan Baez and Karen Carpenter.” PJ started writing songs at age 5, got her first guitar when she was 16. She studied classical guitar and piano in college in addition to earning a BS and a Masters in English.

Josh Daniels is a young and upcoming country and western artist from Grant City, MO, who will be opening the show for P J Brunson. Josh came over and

played a couple of sets at the Unionville Old Time Country Music Festival in June and he was easily a crowd favorite. His music is heartfelt and God has blessed him with incredible talent! If you haven’t heard him sing you are missing out! In addition to writing some of his own songs, he does a fantastic job with real country songs by stars like Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, George Jones, George Strait and a whole lot more.

Daniels and Brunson will be performing at the Bixler 108 Listening Room at the historic Bixler Building on the west side of the square in Unionville, MO, on Saturday August 26, at 7:00 pm. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated to continue to support live performances like this. For more information contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail. com with any questions.

PJ Brunson will be the featured entertainer at The Bixler 108 Listening Room on Saturday, August 26.

Josh Daniels will open for PJ Brunson at The Bixler 108 Listening Room on Saturday, August 26.

PC Softball Jamboree Kicks Off 2023 Season

Allise Perkins delivers the first pitch of the 2023 season, a strike. The Lady Midgets open their regular season with home games against Mercer on Monday, August 28, at 5 PM, Trenton on Tuesday, August 29, at 5:30 PM and Schuyler County on Thursday, August 31, at 5 PM.

Midgets Face Off with Milan Wildcats and Penney Hornets at Jamboree

draws back to pass. The Midgets open regular season play with two home games. They play the Highland on Friday, August 25, and Father Tolton on Friday, September 1, before going on the road to Milan on Friday, September 8. The game times are 7 PM.

QB

Right fielder Traylen Brundage throws to first after fielding a fly ball for a possible double play as the Trenton runner scrambles back.

Shortstop Karley Seaton completes the play at second for the out.

Centerfielder Jordan McLain [R} pulled in the fly ball for the third out in the first inning.

Trace Riediger

Trace Halley heads down field ahead of the Hornet pursuer.

MDC Reminds Deer Hunters of Changes for Upcoming Season

Regulation changes include new firearms early antlerless portion, new firearms CWD portion, changes to firearms antlerless permit numbers, and expansion of CWD Management Zone.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming 2023-2024 deer-hunting season. The changes include a new firearms early antlerless portion, a new firearms CWD portion, changes to firearms antlerless permit numbers, and the addition of 14 new counties to the MDC CWD Management Zone.

“The changes to deer hunting regulations for the 2023-2024 deer season were motivated by increasing deer numbers throughout much of Missouri and in response to changes in the distribution of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state,” said MDC Cervid Program Supervisor

Jason Isabelle. “With a growing deer population in most Missouri counties, we’re increasing opportunities for hunters to harvest deer both within and outside of the CWD Management Zone this year.”

2023-2024 Deer Hunting Portions and Dates Archery Deer and Turkey Hunting

15 through Nov. 10 and Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024

Firearms Deer Hunting New! Firearms Early Antlerless Portion: Oct. 6-8 (in open counties)

Firearms Early Youth

Portion: Oct. 28-29

Firearms November

Portion: Nov. 11-21

New! Firearms CWD

Portion: Nov. 22-26 (in

open counties)

Firearms Late Youth

Portion: Nov. 24-26

Firearms Late Antlerless Portion: Dec. 2-10 (in open counties)

Firearms Alternative Methods Portion: Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2024

New Firearms Early Antlerless Portion Oct. 6-8

MDC will offer a new firearms early antlerless MDC Deer ... Cont. to pg. 8

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portion Oct. 6-8 in the 100 counties open for the firearms late antlerless portion Dec. 2-10. Reynolds County will now be open during the antlerless portions.

“With deer numbers being at desired levels in most counties but continuing to increase, additional antlerless harvest is needed to stabilize the deer population,” said Isabelle. “This new season portion will help increase antlerless deer harvest prior to the November portion, when many hunters focus on harvesting bucks.”

Isabelle noted that timing of the early antlerless portion was chosen to provide hunting opportunity when weather conditions are usually favorable and to minimize conflicts with archery hunters, who usually hunt most in late October and early November.

New Firearms CWD

Portion Nov. 22-26

MDC will offer a CWD portion of firearms deer season Nov. 22-26 in CWD Management Zone counties during the 2023-2024 deer season.

According to MDC, hunters will be able to use any unfilled firearms deer hunting permits during the CWD portion and must abide by the statewide limit of one antlered deer during the firearms deer season, all portions combined. Hunters must also abide by county-specific firearms antlerless permit numbers.

“Because higher deer densities can increase the rate of CWD spread, additional deer harvest in the CWD Management Zone is needed to prevent further increases in deer numbers and help minimize the spread of the disease,” said Isabelle.

Isabelle noted that the CWD portion is timed to occur during the tail end of the primary rut, when deer movement is typically good and hunter interest remains high. CWD testing is not required during the CWD portion.

Changes to Firearms

Antlerless Permit Numbers

MDC has also increased the number of firearms antlerless permits hunters can fill in

most counties, including allowing hunters to fill a firearms antlerless permit in Butler, Carter, Scott, and Wayne counties. Hunters in Bollinger County will be able to fill two firearms antlerless permits beginning this year. Qualifying landowners in Reynolds County may now receive two Resident Landowner Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permits. MDC has also increased the number of firearms antlerless permits from two to four in 85 counties.

“The liberalization of antlerless harvest opportunities will help slow population growth and keep the deer population at desired levels,” said Isabelle.

He also noted that the additional firearms antlerless permits will help hunters and landowners to meet their deer management goals in areas where more antlerless harvest is needed.

Expansion of the CWD Management Zone

MDC has included 14 new counties as part of the CWD Management Zone this year: Bollinger, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Dallas, Grundy, Jasper, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Pemiscot, Ray, and Schuyler.

As with all counties in the CWD Management Zone, grain, salt products, minerals, and other consumable products used to attract deer are prohibited year-round. Hunters must also follow carcass transportation regulations. The antler-point restriction has also been removed from Caldwell, Carroll, Clinton, Grundy, Livingston, Montgomery, Ray, and Schuyler counties.

Hunters who harvest deer in select CWD Management Zone counties during Nov. 11-12 must take the deer (or its head) on the day of harvest to a mandatory CWD sampling station.

Get More Information

Get more information on regulation changes and other details for deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer & Turkey Regulations and Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online at mdc. mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.

07/01/2023

•Three calls for Livestock out on Highway 5, Highway 136 and Highway E.

•Trespass complaint in Lucerne. Trespasser confronted and report taken

07/02/2023

•Livestock out call on Highway KK

•Trespass Complaint west of Unionville.

•Welfare Check conducted in Unionville

•Suspicious Person call checked out in Livonia.

07/03/2023

•Property Dispute issued in the Lake Thunderhead area.

•Prowler Complaint investigated in Unionville.

•Two Suspicious Person called in from Unionville and Elm township areas.

07/04/2023

•Inmate found deceased in Putnam County Jail.

•Welfare Check conducted in Unionville.

•Suspicious Person reported at Lake Thunderhead.

•Fireworks Complaint on 19th Street in Unionville.

07/05/2023

•Domestic disturbance called in from Lake Thunderhead area

•Harassment call responded to in Powersville.

07/06/2023

•Abandoned Vehicle checked out on 390th Road.

•Noise Complaint investigated on Lincoln Street in Unionville.

•Motorists assist in Unionville.

07/07/2023

•Animal Complaint west of Unionville.

•Suspicious Vehicle reported at Lake Thunderhead.

•Livestock Out in Powersville area.

07/08/2023

•Livestock Out on Highway 136 close to Livonia.

•Fireworks Complaint on Union Street in Unionville.

•Alarm Check conducted on Orchid Trail.

07/09/2023

•Animal Complaint

Sheriff’s Report

Jason Knight, Sheriff

reported on Geyer Trail west of Unionville about roaming dogs.

•Livestock Out on Highway E.

•Disturbance called in from Lake Thunderhead. Large group peacefully dispersed.

07/10/2023

•Welfare Check called in from Lake Thunderhead but no person was located at that address.

•Alarm Check at business off Highway 136.

•Suspicious Person reported in Unionville.

•Reckless Driver reported at Highway 136 and Highway 149. The Occupant of the vehicle stated they were robbed by other motorists.

07/11/2023

•Motorist Assist at Highway 136 and Highway K.

07/12/2023

•Vehicle accident no injuries on State Highway Z near Livonia.

•Children’s Division Assistance.

•Transport Prisoner from Adair County.

07/13/2023

•Suspicious Vehicle reported on Petty Mill Trail.

07/14/2023

•Reckless Driver reported near Iowa border on Highway 5.

07/15/2023

•Welfare Check conducted at North Valley Townhomes.

•Motorist Assist with family on Highway 149. Deputy transported the stranded family to Unionville.

•Suspicious Vehicle called in on Unionville town square.

•Animal Complaint in Unionville of roaming dogs.

07/16/2023

•Animal Complaint reported on Geyer Trail west of Unionville about roaming dogs.

•Domestic disturbance called in from Unionville.

•Custody Issue reported. Deputy responded and the child was returned peacefully.

07/17/2023

•Motorist Assist by Mercer County line.

•Animal Complaint about vicious dog in Worthington.

•Suicide Call about juvenile near Lucerne. Juvenile taken to Putnam County Memorial Hospital.

07/18/2023

•Violation of Protection Order reported in Unionville.

•Disturbance in Unionville. One person was detained. 07/19/2023

•Harassment called in from Flax Trail. Trespass warning and information on how to get an Ex parte was given.

•Livestock Out on Highway 129.

•Livestock Out on Highway 136. 07/20/2023

•Disturbance called in from North Valley Apartments.

•Property Damage from a thrown rock reported in Unionville.

07/21/2023

•Structure Fire on Highway N.

•Domestic Disturbance responded to in Unionville.

•Suspicious Vehicle reported on outskirts of Unionville.

•Reckless Driver was reported of a bicycle riding in the middle of Highway 5 into Unionville.

07/22/2023

•Welfare check conducted on residence off of Highway 129.

•Domestic Disturbance responded to in Unionville.

•Mental Health issue and information addressed about a person with the Sheriff’s Office.

•Grass Fire near Livonia.

•Suspicious Person called in from Highway EE.

•Disturbance reported in Unionville City Park. 07/23/2023

•Structure Fire in Unionville.

•Injury accident in Unionville. 4 wheeler hit a stop sign.

•Reckless driver reported on Highway 136 East.

•Structure Fire in Livonia.

•Domestic Disturbance responded to in Unionville. Protection Order served.

•Suspicious Person on Highway N.

•Suspicious Vehicle located on Highway O.

07/24/2023

•Animal Complaint on Flax Trail.

•Violation of Protective Order in Unionville, arrest made.

•Disturbance call responded to in Unionville.

•Welfare check made in Powersville.

07/25/2023

•Theft reported on Highway F.

•Animal Complaint called in from Worthington.

•Children’s Division Assistance.

•Violation of Protection Order called from outside Unionville. No violator found on premises.

07/26/2023

•Property Damage report at a residence on Highway 129.

•Motorist assistance in Unionville.

•Accident with no injuries in Unionville.

07/27/2023

•Report of an individual attempting to be scammed over the telephone.

•Report of ATV driving reckless on Highway U

•Jesse Knowles arrested on a Putnam County warrant and later bonded

•Report of a dispute at a cemetery

07/28/2023

•Report of a possible suicidal individual. Individual was checked and all secure

•Assisted Schuyler County with report of suspicious male on Highway 136

•Report of property damage to a vehicle

•Report of property damage to a residence

•Report of vehicle parked on private property without owner’s consent

07/30/2023

•Travis Fry arrested on a Putnam County warrant and later posted bond

07/31/2023

•Report of a semi truck blocking a lane on Highway 5 South of Unionville. Nothing was located

•Removed debris from the roadway on highway 136 near Livonia.

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MDC Invites Landowners to a Brush Management Workshop for Wildlife and Working Lands in Memphis Sept. 1

Mo Dept. of Public Safety Programs Working to Make Schools Safer

JEFFERSON CITY

– As students return to school this month, Missouri Department of Public Safety team members and funding are helping to strengthen school safety through technology, information sharing and training in order prevent violence from arising and to support quick and effective responses when safety is threatened.

forcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT)

Landowners are invited to attend a land management workshop on Sept. 1 in Memphis where MDC staff will present on how to manage invasive species on their lands. Registration is required.

This workshop will instruct participants on how to manage invasive species on their lands.

MEMPHIS, Mo. –

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a brush management workshop for wildlife and working lands on Sept. 1 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. in Memphis.

Participants will explore a variety of methods to identify and control invasive species, including options while enrolled in federal programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program. This workshop will cover topics such

as invasive species treatment, timing for treatment, best management for brush, and how brush management practices benefit wildlife. Participants will also learn how to control woody encroachment on pasture or hay land and open fields.

This event will be held at the Scotland County USDA office which is located at 19825 US Highway 136 in Memphis. Registration or this event is required and can be done at https://short. mdc.mo.gov/4mF. Questions about this event can be sent to Andrew.cowell@mdc.mo.gov.

Chill Out at the PC Museum

The Putnam County Historical Society will host an ice cream social on Saturday, August 26, from 2-4 PM, at the museum. Enjoy homemade ice cream, desserts and good company! Free will donation.

“Missouri school children should have the opportunity to learn in safe and secure schools,” Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten said. “The Department of Public Safety, our law enforcement partners and educators across the state are working to expand communication, information sharing and training to protect students, teachers and staff. The Missouri school emergency alert app that Governor Mike Parson announced in the spring and our DPS active shooter training partnership with Missouri State University are new programs in 2023; the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Courage2Report hotline is an established program that students and others continue to utilize to share information in order to intervene and prevent school disruptions.”

School Mobile Emergency Alert App

On May 10, Governor Mike Parson announced the state was providing funding to make a mobile emergency alert

app available to all public school districts and charter schools in Missouri. To date, 143 Missouri school districts and charter schools, representing 830 school buildings, have signed up to take advantage of the program. Raptor Technologies, the vendor providing the service to Missouri, says all those schools should have their customized alert programs implemented as classes begin.

Utilizing technology that schools already have in place, the app expedites and streamlines an emergency response by allowing teachers and other school staff to quickly initiate an alert through their mobile device or computer. The silent alert works directly with 911 to provide critical information, such as the location within a school that the app was activated and school campus maps, to first responders, law enforcement, and campus personnel within seconds. Additionally, districts are able to schedule and manage their ongoing safety drills using the Raptor software.

Districts that sign up with Raptor by Sept. 1 could have training completed and the app enabled for use as early as October. Districts can begin the signup process here. Many other school district have chosen to continue utilizing similar alerting services through their own funding.

Advanced Law En-

McCormack’s

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In January, DPS partnered with Missouri State University to provide free active shooter training to law enforcement agencies across the state utilizing the national standard for active shooter training. The curriculum is through the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, based at Texas State University. In 2013, the FBI named the ALERRT curriculum the national standard for active shooter response training. To date, $50,000 in funding through DPS has helped MSU provide eight training sessions around Missouri. Three additional training sessions are currently planned. The grant funding is provided by the United States Department of Justice. Additional funding from DOJ will continue the program into next year.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Active Shooter Response Training

Like many Missouri law enforcement training academies, the Missouri State Highway Patrol requires that each Patrol recruit undergo active threat response training. The Patrol requires 12 hours of active threat response training at the

MSHP Law Enforcement Training Academy. In addition, since 2021, all existing troopers and commercial vehicle officers are required to participate in an active threat response course of at least four hours each year. Since 2021, the Patrol has also provided active threat response training at no cost to 257 law enforcement officers from 58 different non-Patrol agencies across Missouri.

Courage2Report

School Safety Hotline

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Courage2Report hotline received more than 1,350 tips about school safety concerns from Aug. 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023.

Courage2Report provides a safe and confidential way for students to report concerns, including about assaults, bullying/repeated harassment, cyber bullying and guns. Those reporting their concerns may remain anonymous. Tips to Courage2Report can be provided by calling 866-748-7047, texting C2R to 738477, through the Courage2Report mobile app, or online here.

Courage2Report is staffed 24/7 so that students (or anyone) can report a school violence concern and communicate with a security analyst about an issue.

Lemons Recognized as a Smart Rural Community

Congratulations to Lemons! Justin Simmons, NEMR Office Mgr., presented a sign and certificate to be displayed in Lemons recognizing the community as a Smart Rural Community (SRC) by NTCA-Rural Broadband Association and NEMR. Community members, Debbie Moss and Diane Ellis, accepted the sign and certificate. To learn more about SRC, visit smartruralcommunty.org. Submitted by Jennifer Chrisman, NEMR Marketing & Sales Manager.

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Unionville Estates

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For Rent: 1220 Grant Street, Unionville. 3 bedroom, Central Air, CWasher & Dryer Hook-up, $500/ month rent; $500/month deposit; Available Immediately. Call Danny Gilworth, 816500-0340 8-2-tfn

Notice:

Public Notice

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

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. Unionville Veterinary Clinic

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,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

STEVEN J. LETNES )

Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) )

THOMAS COSSEL, deceased,et al., ) )

Defendants. ) )

Case No. 23AJCC00010 )

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

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.

312 N. 27th St, Unionville 660-947-4040

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BY: /s/ Robert Cowherd TRUSTEE.

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

Publication: 8/2,8/9,8/16,8/23

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

ROBERT LEON MOUNTAIN, JR. et al. )

Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) )

CHARLES LEROY COLLINS, deceased, et al., ) )

Defendants. ) )

Case No. 23AJCC00012 )

AMENDED NOTICE OF ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: Defendants, Charles Leroy Collins and Robert Dale Collins, deceased and John Doe Defendants 1-100.

tion 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 16th day of August, 2023 (the date of first publication), Judgment by default will be rendered against you.

WITNESSETH my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 9th day of AUGUST, 2023.

/s/ Mitzi Shipley, Deputy Clerk

Publication: 8/16,8/23,8/30,9/6

IN THE THIRD CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY MISSOURI

Division: PROBATE

Case No. 23AJPR00011

In the Matter of K.M.L., Minor.

NOTICE of Filing Petition for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator of Minor

To: EDWARD LITTLEJOHN and LINDSEY M. KEPPLE

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 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:

All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-Two (22) lying South and West of the Chariton River; all in Township Sixty-five (65) North, Range Sixteen (16) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian.

The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the cap-

You Are Notified that a petition was filed on June 26, 2023, for the appointment of a guardian and conservator for the above-named minor. You must file a response or motion with the clerk of court in the above county by September 18, 2023. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment granting appointment of guardian and conservator.

LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk of Court

/s/ by: Susan Koenen,Deputy Susan Koenen, Deputy Clerk

Date of first publication:

August 16,2023

Publication: 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

PC Health Department Welcomes Two New Trustees and Honors Two Retiring Trustees

and Gloria Smith. Kay and Gloria both are retired educators and dedicated several years to serving on the board: Kay for 12 years and Gloria for 17 years. We are grateful for the incredible service of these outgoing members and look forward to what our new members have to contribute with their unique set of talents, expertise, and perspectives in carrying out our mission to promote and protect the quality of life in our county.

The Putnam County Health Department welcomed two new members to their board of trustees this April, and while they are new to this role, they are not unfamiliar faces to the agency. Our new members, Connie Michael and Nettie Lewis, both served many dedicated years on the health department staff.

Nettie was hired at the

department’s conception in March of 1975 as the health unit’s Public Health Nurse. She later was appointed as administrator and served the department for 27 years until her retirement in July of 2002. Connie Michael was hired as the Public Health Nurse in 1979, working later in home health nursing and finally as administrator

for a year before her retirement in October of 2007. She continued part time with the department until 2019. Both these individuals contributed a great deal to this county through providing public health services and education to community members.

We’d also like to recognize our two departing members, Kay Bonifazi

American Legion Hosts Boys State Delegates

The current board of trustees are as follows: Barb Hodges, Board Chair; Ron Stuckey, Vice Chair; Sherri Griswold, Secretary; Nettie Lewis, Treasurer; and Connie Michael, Member at Large. The board members meet monthly in the health department conference room. Upcoming board meeting dates and past approved minutes can be found on our website at www.putnamcohealthdept.org.

Home Economics Entries Sought for 2023 PC Fair

Submitted by Gloria Smith

Once again it’s time to finish up your projects for the Putnam County Fair, Open Class of Home Economics di-

vision (located in 4-H building). There have been some new additions to categories including: Pottery and Ceramics, Handmade Jewelry, and Machine Assisted Handicraft (any craft projects that required the use of a machine (ie: cricut, glowforge) and are not entirety handmade).

Other categories from the past include: embroidery, counted cross stitch, crochet, knitting, woodworking, clothing, handmade handicraft, quilts, and scrapbooking and stamping (new this year, only 1 page layout required). As always, you make it, we’ll find a place to display it.

Entries will be received on Tuesday, September 5, from 8 am to 6 pm. Entries will be released on Saturday, September 9, at 2 pm.

On Thursday September 7, the Knit and Talk group will present Story of Yarn at 2 pm.

For more information, contact Gloria Smith at 660-947 3357 or WWW. PUTNAMCOUNTYFAIRUNIONVILLEMO.COM

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

Pictured: PCHD Board Members from left to right, Sherri Griswold, Nettie Lewis, Connie Michael, Barb Hodges, and Ron Stuckey. Submitted by Joetta Hunt, Administrator, PCHD

Health Department Administrator Joetta Hunt presented Gloria Smith with a certificate recognizing her service as a board trustee from June 2006-April 2023.

Health Department Administrator Joetta Hunt presented Kay Bonifazi with a certificate recognizing her service as a board trustee from April 2011-April 2023.

American Legion Post 34 hosted an ice cream social for the 2023 Putnam County Boys State delegates. Pictured holding the flag cake baked by Vicki Stewart are (L to R): Post Commander Butch Williams, Parker Stanley, Jude Watt and Brent Otto.