Chad Elliott will be the artist in residence at the PC Fair, September 4-6.
Iowa singer-songwriter and renaissance man is coming to the Putnam County, Mo Fair on Sept 4, 5 and 6 to conduct songwriting and performance workshops. The workshops, which will be held in the 4-H building on the fairgrounds, will begin at 1 pm each day and will be followed by a one hour performance by Chad.
Elliot has written over 2,000 songs in his career which has now spanned almost 3 decades and includes over 200 shows a year from coast to coast. He blends folk roots, swampy blues and soulful writing to deliver music that is unmistakably original Along with his solo concerts, Elliott performs as part of the folk duo Weary Ramblers. Kathryn Severing Fox, a celebrated string player, is the second part of this duo. Weary Ramblers are set to release their debut album this year. Chad has at least 25 other albums to his credit.
So if you are interested in learning about the art of songwriting, or if you are working on a song that you need some help with, or if you want some help on the guitar or performing live, or how to survive and thrive as a musician, his workshops, which are free during the fair, are
the place to be. To sign up for the workshops come to the 4-H building between noon and 1 pm each day or contact Tom Keedy at thebixler108@ gmail.com or call 660626-7803. And you do not have to participate in the workshops to enjoy Chad’s live performances each day in the 4-H Building. The shows will be at 3 pm Wednesday and Thursday and 2 pm on Friday.
The artist in residence program is sponsored by The Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, Mo which presents live music weekly from April through November and features some of the best singers, s0ngwriters and performers from across the county and beyond.
“Chad Elliott was one of the first and one of the best musicians to come to The Bixler” according to Tom Keedy who manages the venue. “We have him back as often as we can get him here”, Keedy added. Elliott will be coming back to The Bixler with his duo partner, Kathryn Fox, on November 2.
Upcoming Bixler performances:
Sept 14 -- 7:00 pm Patrick Pittman and the Horizon Reunion Band with Dalice McDannald
Griggs Donates Early Unionville Courthouse Picture
House Education Committee to Hold Special Hearing on DESE Childcare Payment Delays Jefferson City, Mo.
– The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee will convene a special hearing on September 10 at 2:00 p.m. to investigate the causes and impacts of delays in issuing childcare payments by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The session will take place in State Capitol in House Hearing Room 3, and members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate.
This hearing will provide a platform for examining the reasons behind the payment delays, the steps DESE has taken to address the backlog, and measures to prevent future occurrences. Representatives from DESE have been invited to testify regarding these issues, ensuring a thorough review and transparent discussion.
Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) emphasized the urgency of resolving this matter: “DESE’s childcare reimbursement program supports over 23,000 children in Missouri. The delays in issuing childcare payments are having an impact on Missouri families and childcare providers and they deserve answers. The Republican House DESE ... Cont. to pg. 2
On Tuesday, August 27, Gary Griggs donated and placed a picture of the two-story log courthouse built in 1853 in Unionville and located just west of Litterell Towing and Recovery. This site has a geographic survey marking that indicates the center of the county. The drawing was done by Delhi Valentine. Pictured with Griggs is County Clerk Christy Brooks. Photo credit: Dennie Sheehan
This drawing by Delhi Valentine and donated by Gary Griggs and based on written descriptions depicts the first courthouse built in Unionville in 1853. It was located west of the square and just west of the Litterell Towing and Recovery building. The two-story log structure was 18’x24’ with a brick chimney, stone foundation and 12-light windows. The cost to build was $250. The picture is hanging outside of the Old Soldiers Room in the courthouse. Photo credit: Dennie Sheehan
Work -- It’s Good for You
The year was 1952. I was a sophomore in high school in Meridian, Mississippi. Though I weighed just slightly more than one hundred pounds, I joined the football team. Practice began several weeks prior to the beginning of school. I realized I was a bit small and knew little about the game, but I wanted to play and participated in practice. As school began, I swelled with pride when friends said, “Hey, Wade, I hear you are going out for football.”
The first week of school, I received a call from a local grocery store. Earlier that summer, I had applied for a job. They wanted me to come to work. Suddenly, I had a decision to make. If I played football, there was no time to work. If I worked, I could not play football. However, if I worked, I would have money to do things our modest family could not afford. With mixed feelings, I emptied my football locker and took the job paying the breathtaking salary of twenty-five cents an hour.
It was the right decision. I have looked back on that decision many times, but never with regret. Our family believed in work. As children, we had chores and learned
the honor of doing them well. We were taught, “Hard work builds character. People of character earn their way in the world.”
I like to think our ability to work is part of the image of God in us. When we work with our hands and make things, we are a little like the Creator. The reward and pride of work begins early. Perhaps you have pictures on your refrigerator that your child or grandchild drew. That child worked hard to create the drawing and brought it to you with pride.
There was a television program I liked, “American Restoration.” People brought in broken objects; and craftsmen restored them to good as new—for a healthy price I might add. The highlight of the program was when they dramatically unveiled their work for all to see. They were duly proud of what their hands had made.
Next Monday is Labor Day in America. The history behind this day of celebration may be different from what I have outlined here; but I believe it is good to celebrate work. Even Jesus seemed to think so; He said, “I must do the work My Father sent me to do.” (John 9:4)
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Majority has made historic investments in public education, and it is important those administrators entrusted with the stewardship of those programs appear to testify on these issues to maintain the trust and support of our citizens.”
Chairman Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) has expressed his commitment
to resolving the issue: “For the past several weeks, I have been in communication regarding these concerns with DESE. They understand the problem and have been working on solutions. This hearing will provide DESE an opportunity to report to the public and explain their remediation efforts.”
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Please come to hear Pastor Kevin Collins bring you a reassuring word from God.
Sunday Morning Bible Study for ALL Ages at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
My Side of the Desk
Karen Bradshaw
The rain, hail and wind on Tuesday, August 27, caught me by surprise. With the high temperatures, I had rolled down my pickup windows down earlier in the afternoon. Later a loud noise spooked the inside cat and she took off to hide, but since she is such a “nervous Nellie” I didn’t think much of it. About five minutes later, I looked out and saw the sunshine had disappeared and it was pouring down rain. Luckily, I got the pickup windows up before it really started blowing and before the hail arrived.
The National Weather Service had issued storm warnings, but the storm arrived in Livonia about 10 minutes ahead of the warning. Still, we are lucky today to have those warnings and a chance to prepare. Imagine
those early pioneers who had little or no warning of possibly damaging weather events. They had to rely on what they saw on the horizon and make a judgement call on what action to take. If a tornado or other severe storm happened after dark, that definitely cut down on the opportunity to take precautions.
As I watched the clouds, it appeared some of them were trying to start rotating, but luckily a good downpour and a bit of pea-sized hail was all the storm produced. It also nicely dropped the temperature.
As temperatures bounce from highs to lows, the chance of storms increases. September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Stay weather aware and have a great week.
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Community Members:
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for attending the town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 20th. Your presence and participation demonstrate the strong commitment we all share to the betterment of our community.
We are pleased to announce that we will be meeting again on Tuesday, September 24th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bixler Building. During this meeting, we will work together to narrow down our community assets
and begin building a comprehensive plan that reflects our collective vision for the future.
Your input is invaluable, and we encourage everyone to join us as we continue this important work. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a thriving community for all.
Thank you once again for your dedication and support. We look forward to seeing you on September 24th
Warm Regards, Tom Keedy, Dana DeVore and Joe Koenen
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Tuesday, September 10
Chicken Strip or Livers, Au Gratin Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Fruit Salad
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Minutes
PUTNAM COUNTY
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
August 26, 2024
OPEN MEETING
Recorder # 802-0323
Hospital Chairman Howard Luscan called the August 26, 2024, meeting of the Putnam County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees to order at 12:04 PM in the Putnam County Memorial Hospital Conference Room.
The following trustees answered roll call: Howard Luscan - Chairman Jeff Knight – Vice-Chairman
Linda Valentine – Trustee
Don Summers – Trustee
Others present: Hospital personnel CEO Gayle Pickens, HR Director Debbie Douglas, Director of Nursing Lisa Wyant, and Administrative Assistant Cindy Brummit.
GUESTS: None.
PUBLIC COM-
MENTS: None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Trustee Summers made a motion to approve the agenda. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Trustee Knight made a motion to approve the minutes. Trustee Summers seconded the motion. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER/ FINANCIAL RE-
PORTS: Trustee Valentine made a motion to approve the financials. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT
REPORTS AND MED STAFF REPORT:
There are currently 3 patients in the hospital.
Trustee Summers made a motion to approve the reappointment of Dr. Casady. Trustee Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
The tax rate hearing, which was open to the public, was held.
CEO REPORT:
The following topics were discussed:
• Cash projection worksheet.
• Kitchen is closed temporarily due to staff shortage.
• Tiffany is doing a breast cancer awareness promotion at the “Pink Out” at school.
• Insurance/pharmacy benefits for employees.
With no further business to discuss, at 12:40 PM, Trustee Knight made the motion to adjourn followed by a second from Trustee Summers. Motion carried. The next regular meeting will be October 28, 2024, at noon in the Conference Room.
Linda Valentine, Trustee
Howard Luscan, Chairman
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History on Elm Series
Examines Missouri’s French Creole Culture
COLUMBIA, Aug. 29, 2024 – The State Historical Society of Missouri’s History on Elm series kicks off its free public programs this fall with stories and folklore of Missouri’s French Creole. French roots in the region go back at least as far as 1723 with the establishment of Old Mines, a lead mining community nestled in the foothills of the Saint Francois mountains in southeast Missouri. Recently, the French colonists’ language, songs, and customs were captured by Kansas City artist Brian Hawkins, whose film Chasse Galeritte, won Best Animation at the Verona International Film Festival and the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival.
Hawkins will be the featured speaker for History on Elm, Tuesday, Sept. 10, at noon, at the Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm Street, Columbia. The animation artist will show parts of his film and discuss how archived collections at the State Historical Society were used in its creation. Family papers, oral histories, and studies of Missouri French are held at the State Historical Society in multiple collections. Beginning in the 1930s, scholars and locals began amassing an archive of oral literature, music, art, and folktales due to the declining dialect and customs of residents in
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Vietnam Wall Run is Sept. 20-21
the mining region. Today, traces and a revival of Missouri “Paw Paw” French heritage is celebrated in communities of Ste Genevieve County each year. Hawkins will share highlight from his project and discuss how this community has been able to retain traditions despite the forces of American assimilation.
Brian Hawkins is an artist and filmmaker who has produced a series of intricate, cut-paper animations inspired by the music, folklore, and history of his native state of Missouri. He is an adjunct lecturer in the visual arts at the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and he recently developed and taught a course on Missouri French culture at the University of Missouri-Columbia. His award-winning films have screened at numerous festivals including the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival in France.
The State Historical Society’s History on Elm series explores a variety of topics on the second Tuesday of the month at noon, ranging from Missouri art and authors to unique and interesting collections at the State Historical Society of Missouri. The series is free to the public and registration is not required. For more information, visit shsmo.org.
90th Birthday
William Fleshman will celebrate his 90th birthday on Friday, September 6! Please join his family in congratulating him and sending him birthday wishes! Birthday cards may be mailed to 17314 State Hwy U, Unionville, MO 63565. If you are at the Putnam County Fair on Friday, find him at the tractor pull and tell him happy birthday and enjoy a cupcake!
PERRYVILLE, MO
(August 28, 2024) — Veterans in Defense of Liberty’s® Liberty Riders of America™ Cav Division is hosting the Sixth Annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run™. This FREE veterans statewide motorcycle event will be held on Friday - National POW/MIA Recognition Day - and Saturday, September 20 and 21, and will honor America’s fallen in Vietnam revered on the “Wall”, as well as our POW/MIA’s.
During the inaugural 2019 Wall Run Program, Governor Mike Parson presented a proclamation recognizing the Vietnam Wall Run as “The Official Annual Ride of Remembrance in Missouri.”
This multi-statewide motorcycle run will ride to the veterans’ memorial event and the Veterans’ Memorial Wall in Perryville (with the only identical Sister Wall to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in D.C.). A ceremony will take place Saturday with featured keynote speaker will be Retired Colonel Jack Jackson, Famed Harrier Pilot in the Vietnam War.
“The Saluting Marine,” Veteran Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, USMC will, join us again this year as a special guest. Chambers is well known to the world for standing at attention for hours during the Rolling Thunder event held each Memorial Day weekend in Washington D.C. as a demonstration supporting the need for accountability of America’s POW/MIA.
Missouri Vietnam Wall Run will join with Bikers on the Square for Veterans bike rally on the Perryville town square, which offers incredible free live music,
veterans’ events, food, and vendors. Perryville and Bikers on the Square will turn out for a patriotic welcome to Missouri Vietnam Wall Run on Saturday during an exciting motorcycle Parade of Honor escorted by Law Enforcement motorcycles and with The Saluting Marine standing at attention at the town square.
Meet at these starting points or anywhere along the route:
• Kansas City route meets at 11:30 a.m. at QuikTrip in Harrisonville on Thursday, September 19
• Springfield route will meet at Mike’s Unique’s at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 20
• St. Louis route will meet at VFW Post 2593 in Arnold at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 21
• Illinois route meets at Red Rooster, Olney, Illinois at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 20
• Indiana route meets at Loves Truck Stop, 901 E 1250 S., Exit 25B on Hwy 64, Haubstadt, IN, Friday, September 20
• Rendezvous of all riders who would like to participate will be Saturday, September 21 between 10:15 to 11 a.m. at Fredericktown City Hall (124 W Main St.) for an incredible group, law enforcement led Parade of Honor to Perryville Veterans Memorial Wall. Or meet anywhere on the route stops. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend, and participation in this event is free! For full schedule, updates and more information, go to www. missourivietnamwallrun. org, the Missouri Vietnam Wall Run Facebook page, or call 573-9152437.
Obituaries
Thomas Casady
Thomas Dean Casady, II, 72, Neosho, entered into rest on August 29, 2024, in Neosho. Tom was born on May 28, 1952, the son of Thomas Dean and Colleen Marveta (Tuttle) Casady. He was a 1970 graduate of Unionville High School. He married Rose Charle Smith, who survives in
Wild Turkey
addition to three sons, six grandchildren, one brother, one sister and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Martinstown, Missouri.
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for old field restoration.
Additionally, the project constructed nine gates for access management, with five permanently closing illegal roads into old field restoration sites and four providing temporary closures for a spring walkIn turkey hunting area.
Arkansas View Stewardship Project
On the Ava Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest, the Arkansas View Stewardship Project success-
fully restored and enhanced 288 acres. The project’s accomplishments include 124 acres of woodland restoration through selective timber harvest and mid-story thinning and 164 acres of glade restoration through the felling of eastern red cedar and hardwood trees.
“The woodland, glade and old field restorations all created high-quality brooding and nesting cover by increasing the amount of native herba-
Honor, Tradition, Craftsmanship and Pride.
Centerville Monument Company has a rich tradition going all the way back to its origination in 1868 and is continued with the current and second generation owner, Mason Whisler and his wife Taren. Centerville Monument Company holds its craftsmanship to the highest standard to provide your loved one with the highest quality memorial that you and your family can be proud of for generations to come. Come see Mason and Taren at 1215 East Maple St. in Centerville Monday through Friday 8-12, 1-4 or give them a call at 641-856-2565 to schedule an appointment or ask about any memorial needs or questions you may have.
ceous plants,” said Will Rechkemmer, NWTF wildlife biologist in southern Missouri. “This type of habitat is lacking across much of the Eastern turkey range—and Missouri is no different. Prior to our projects, these areas were either overgrown oak woodland/glade with virtually no herbaceous vegetation, or grown up fields chocked full of 8-10-foot-tall trees and shrubs that provided poor quality habitat.”
This work builds on the longstanding collaboration between the Missouri NWTF State Chapter and the Forest Service on the Mark Twain National Forest.
Throughout the years, NWTF has partnered with the Forest Service to support critical management efforts such as habitat enhancement, control of nonnative invasive species and prescribed burning. These efforts underscore the NWTF’s commitment to conserving wild turkeys and preserving our hunting heritage, ensuring
these natural resources remain accessible for future generations. About the National Wild Turkey Federation Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 23 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats. and Healthy Harvests. for future generations.
Back in the Day
By Ross Malone
September 4, 1950 –
Mort Walker published his first Beetle Bailey cartoon. Beetle was stationed at the fictional Camp Swampy which was based on his experiences in Missouri’s Camp Crowder.
September 5, 1847 –Birthday of an expert on military affairs, railroad and bank withdrawals - Jesse James was born this day in Clay County, MO.
September 6, 1867
– An important school election took place in Rock Port. The opposition was, “Opposed to education, civilization and railroads.” They were, “Opposed to building school houses in Clay Township, Atchison County or anywhere in the state.”
September 8, 1929 –A boomtown was springing up near the site of a proposed new dam at the town of Bagnell. The town’s name was “Damsite.”
September 9, 1904 –The St. Louis Olympics were over but some results were still in question. The Milwaukee team was found to be professionals so they had to relinquish their gold medal for tug-of-war. Tug-of-war professionals?
September 10, 1963 –After waiting up all night for the birth of his first grandchild, Stan Musial hit a home run in his first time at bat. With this, he became the first grandfather to ever hit a home run in the major leagues.
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September 7, 1955 –At Sikeston, a $1 ticket got you into a concert by a young singer, Elvis Presley. Others in the concert included Floyd Cramer and Johnny Cash.
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Commentary: Straw Poll Reaches Record Numbers at 2024 State Fair
By Tyler Madsen, Staff
Managing Editor of
Show Me MOFB Magazine & Communications
Strategist, MOFB Public Affairs & Advocacy
Every August, thousands of Missourians converge upon Sedalia for 11 days of food, fun and fellowship during the Missouri State Fair.
The Missouri Farm Bureau building is always a hotbed of activity, and while there’s not a staff member standing at the door counting the number of attendees who enter in search of icecold milk, insurance and membership giveaways, or to sign up for a lawnmower drawing, the consensus was that this year felt “busy.” From the time the doors opened until they shut for the last time each night, fairgoers seemed to be everywhere.
One way to quantify that feeling every even-numbered year is through the traditional MOFB “Straw Poll.” While not scientific, the State Fair Straw Poll has a 42-year track record of gauging how Missourians are leaning in advance of the big November races. Two years ago, then-Attorney General Eric Schmitt picked up a runaway victory with just shy of 1,400 total Straw Poll votes during his quest to join the U.S. Senate. This year, that number jumped more
than 50 percent, with more than 2,200 people tapping their preferences for President, Governor and U.S. Senate on an MOFB tablet.
The MOFB PAC-endorsed candidate for Governor, Mike Kehoe, garnered the highest percentage of votes in the Straw Poll by capturing 73.6 percent against his November opponent, Crystal Quade. Kehoe will look to ride the momentum of his Republican primary victory earlier this month into the Governor’s mansion as the state’s 58th Governor on November 5, and rural Missouri has already made it clear they stand behind him in his quest.
Josh Hawley, who is running for re-election for his seat in the U.S. Senate, picked up 64.1 percent of the responses in his head-to-head battle with Lucas Kunce. Similarly to Lieutenant Governor Kehoe, the MOFB PAC offered its endorsement of Senator Hawley back in February, having stood behind the state’s senior Senator dating back to his days as Missouri’s Attorney General.
Finally, Donald Trump received 72.2 percent of the votes in a three-way battle with current Vice President Kamala Harris and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Harris logged 22.5 percent of the total votes
cast, while Kennedy, Jr. earned just 5.3 percent prior to the suspension of his campaign on August 23. Former President Trump carried Missouri substantially in both the 2016 and 2020 national elections, so it’s little surprise to see him dominate the MOFB Straw Poll once again.
While the Straw Poll has always focused on races that impact all Missourians, it’s important for voters across the state to be engaged in other “down ballot” contests. Headlines in
the media traditionally come from the top, oftentimes leading to races at the state and local levels being overlooked. MOFB prides itself on its grassroots structure and county strength, so it’s as important as ever to be educated on your entire ballot. Visit your county clerk’s office or website to view a sample ballot, check out the MOFB PAC-endorsed candidates at mofb.org/ pac, and make plans to get to the polls on or before November 5!
New Opportunity Available for Specialty Producers to Enhance Crop Insurance Coverage
By Kelsey Willardson, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs
Specialty producers have often been underserved by federal crop insurance programs.
Recognizing the discrepancy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), which administers federal crop insurance, recently announced the expansion of the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) to better serve producers. The expansion offers farmers who provide fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other agricultural products additional coverage at a reduced cost, giving them better protection for their operations in the event of crop or revenue losses.
expected yield or revenue, to 90% or 95%. This coverage differs from the main policy, however, as it is based on county data rather than a producer’s individual yield or revenue. If county levels on the given crops are lower than the expected yields or revenue set at the start of the season, the farmer will receive an additional claim payment. This is true even if they did not have the same loss as their neighbors.
Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture
Deadline is October 4
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for funding through the Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program. Missouri entities seeking to add value to agricultural products may submit applications until Oct. 4, 2024.
The SEGA Innovation Grant Program was created in 2019 by the Missouri Food, Beverage, and Forest Products Manufacturing Task Force, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe. Grants are funded by an appropriation from the Missouri General Assembly to encourage value-added agriculture innovation in the state.
dinated efforts and cooperative marketing directly related to increasing value-added agriculture. The minimum grant award is $50,000 and the maximum grant award is $250,000. Recipients are required to meet a minimum 25% cash match for funded projects. Applications must be submitted to MASBDA by 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Grant program application forms and evaluation criteria are available online at www. masbda.com.
For more information on the SEGA Innovation Grant Program, or other financial assistance offered by the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority, please visit masbda.com.
To contact a member of the MASBDA team, call (573) 751-2129 or email masbda@mda. mo.gov.
To learn more about the Department and its programs, visit agriculture.mo.gov.
The ECO works as a boost to existing crop insurance policies. It can be added as an endorsement, or specific additional coverage, to policies such as Yield Protection, Revenue Protection, and Actual Production History. It can increase a producer’s maximum coverage level, often 85% of their
Expansion of the ECO will begin in 2025, with almonds, apples, blueberries, grapes, and walnuts becoming eligible for coverage. Citrus crops will be added in 2026. RMA is also covering 65% of the premium costs—an increase from previous years, which ranged between 44% and 51%—to make this protection more affordable.
While the ECO works differently than most crop insurance coverage, it provides an added level of protection for producers at an affordable price to help ensure they can continue farming in years to come.
The program provides funding in the form of grants to producers, businesses, organizations and cooperatives for facilities, equipment, upgrades, services, coor-
Upcoming PC Sports Events
Varsity Football hosts
South Harrison on Friday, September 6, at 7:00 PM.
Varsity Football on the road at Trenton, Friday, September 13, at 7:00 PM.
JV Football hosts
South Harrison Monday, September 9, at 6:30 PM
JV Football on the road at Trenton, Monday, September 16, at 6:30 PM
JR High Football hosts South Harrison, Monday, September 9, at 5:00 PM
JR High Football on the road at Trenton, Monday, September 16, at 5:00 PM
Girls Varsity Golf at Highland Invitational, Tuesday, September 10
Girls Varsity Golf at
Macon Quad, Tuesday, September 17
Girls Varsity/JV Softball at Mercer, Monday, September 9 at 5:30 PM
Girls Varsity/JV/JH Softball hosts Maysville, Tuesday, September 10, at 5:00 PM
Girls Varsity/JV Softball hosts Polo, Tuesday, September 17 at 5:00 PM
Girls JR Varsity Softball, PC JV Tournament, Saturday, September 14, at 9:00 AM
Girls Varsity Softball, PC Varsity Tournament, Saturday, September 21, at 9:00 AM
Girls Junior High Softball, Schuyler JH Softball Tournament, Saturday, September 21, 9:00 AM
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Amy’s Prayer Letter
by Amy Brundage
August 27, 2024
Dear Praying Friends,
Thank you for your prayers for the recent missions trip to the Nomatsiguenga ethnic group! Each missions trip our church takes is different, but this one was especially different. The name of community we served in was Chuquibambilla (several hours past Satipo), where their heart language is Nomatsiguenga instead of Spanish. Thankfully, the people could speak more Spanish than what we expected, so we could communicate with many of them with simplified Spanish.
Even though there is an established church in the community, there are few believers. The people have many deep-rooted superstitions and animistic beliefs, which affects greatly how they interpret teachings about God and salvation. The missionaries there must have patience as they preach the Word and pray for God to work in hearts. It was wonderful to meet the few Christians there, learn a bit about the process of translating the Bible into their language, and to share Christ’s love with the community.
The missionaries who live and work there were able to make contacts and build relationships through open doors we
pictures included are from this trip. Praises:
Missions trip to Chuquibambilla Opportunities God has given since the missions trip to share the Word in a youth meeting, a young ladies fellowship, children’s church, and AWANA
Prayer Requests:
Yesterday, I arrived to Pucallpa (jungle town in Peru) with friend and missionary Rachel Tarvin, where we are staying for a week. Our goal is to help and serve the pastor’s family and their church here.
had for . . .
Evangelistic events in each of the schools (preschool, elementary school, middle/high school). We had songs, games, puppets, skits, and divided into small groups to share the Gospel. In elementary school, the kids from the school brought in bananas, pineapple, mandarins, and sugar cane as gifts to us.
The medical campaign. A man in our church organized a group of Christian doctors and dentists from Lima to come and serve the community. Others shared the Gospel, gave out tracts, helped with organization, worked in triage and in the pharmacy.
Sports and games. We had volleyball and soccer tournaments and a family fun day. We organized several family games, such as water balloon volleyball, and eight different families competed. The winning family received a basket of food. Afterwards, we had a skit of The Prodigal Son and then discussed the meaning with the people.
I could tell you much more about the trip and how our team learned and grew through this experience; but know that your prayers are appreciated and that God worked in lives! All the
Pucallpa
Ministries in my church with the ladies and children (salvation, spiritual growth, disciple-making)
During the missions trip, I got to know Brisley, a new believer in my church. We have since began a Bible study together.
Wisdom for the oneon-one English and piano classes that I teach Thank you once again for your care and prayers. May God bless you in your life and ministry!
A lesson that I’ll be teaching in a ladies fellowship this Saturday in
In His love that will not let us go, Amy Brundage
Emergency Blood Shortage: Severe Weather Further Strains Red Cross Blood Supply
Communities encouraged to stay ready, give blood during National Preparedness Month COLUMBIA, MO (Aug. 26, 2024) — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now.
Weather in recent weeks has added to the summer shortfall in donations by forcing the cancellation of nearly 60 blood drives throughout the country, many of which were caused by Debby, causing approximately 1,500 lifesaving blood products to go uncollected. Annually, severe weather − such as blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and hurricanes − impacts about 90,000
blood donations made to the Red Cross. In Missouri, 527 blood drives have been canceled due to weather over the last 10 years, including 37 so far this year. Because blood has a short shelf life and can only come from volunteer blood donors, any disruptions in the ability to collect lifesaving blood can have serious consequences for hospitals and patients. First-time donors and those who give regularly are critical to blood supply recovery. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). In thanks, all who come to give through Aug. 31 will get a $20 Amazon. com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/ Help for details. Those who come to give Sept. 1-15 will receive an exclusive Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies
last. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 1-15: Adair
Kirksville
9/6/2024: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Kirksville ECLC, 1405 S Cottage Grove Ave
9/10/2024: 11:30
a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Truman State University, 901 S Franklin St.
9/11/2024: 11:30
a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Truman State University, 901 S Franklin St.
9/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Northeast Regional Medical Center, 315 S Osteopathy
Knox Edina
9/9/2024: 12 p.m.5:30 p.m., Knox County Community Center, 207 N. 4th Street
Linn
Bucklin
9/3/2024: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Green Hills American Legion, 12 N. Livingston Street
Macon
Atlanta
9/6/2024: 1 p.m.5 p.m., Atlanta High School, 600 S Atterberry Macon
9/9/2024: 12 p.m.5:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 806 E Briggs
Schuyler
Queen City
9/13/2024: 12:30 p.m.
- 4:30 p.m., Schuyler R 1 High School, 1170 U S Highway 63
Scotland Rutledge
9/4/2024: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Rutledge Community Building, 23615 Main Street
Be ready for emergencies
September is National Preparedness Month, and a strong blood supply is key to preparedness for disasters and medical emergencies. As disasters occur more often and become more powerful due to the climate crisis, the Red Cross also encourages people to get their households ready for emergencies. This year the country has already seen the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded with Hurricane Beryl, and wildfires have burned 1.5 million more acres compared to all of 2023.
It’s important to build a customizable disaster plan and stay informed when devastation occurs. Step-by-step resources on how to stay safe and prepare for emergencies are available on redcross. org/gethelp. Download the free Red Cross Emergency App for real-time weather alerts and expert preparedness and safety advice in both English and Spanish. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.
Ayers Named to State Tech Dean’s List
LINN, MO (August 27, 2024) – A big State Tech congrats to Randall Ayers of Unionville, MO, for making the Dean’s List for the summer of 2024.
To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale.
Chuquibambilla mission team. Submitted by Amy Brundage
WASHINGTON, August 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labeling. Today’s action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels and to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American economy.
“USDA continues to deliver on its commitment to fairness and choice for both farmers and consumers, and that means supporting transparency and high-quality standards,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These updates will help to level the playing field for businesses who are truthfully using these claims and ensure people can trust the labels when they purchase meat and poultry products.”
Animal-raising claims, such as “Raised Without Antibiotics,” “Grass-Fed” and “FreeRange,” and environment-related claims, such as “Raised using Regenerative Agriculture Practices” and “Climate-Friendly,” are voluntary marketing claims that highlight certain aspects of how the source animals for meat and poultry products are raised or how
the producer maintains or improves the land or otherwise implements environmentally sustainable practices. The documentation submitted by companies to support these claims is reviewed by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the claims can only be included on the labels of meat and poultry products sold to consumers after they are approved by the agency.
FSIS last updated its guideline on these claims in 2019.
In the updated guideline, FSIS strongly encourages the use of third-party certification to substantiate animal-raising or environment-related claims.
Third-party certification of animal-raising or environment-related claims helps ensure that such claims are truthful and not misleading by having an independent organization verify that their standards are being met on the farm for the raising of animals and for environmental stewardship. The revised guideline also emphasizes more robust documentation for environment-related and animal-raising claims.
Additionally, the updated guideline recommends that establishments using “negative” antibiotic claims (e.g., “Raised Without Antibiotics” or “No Antibiotics Ever”) implement routine sampling and testing programs to detect antibiotic use in animals prior to slaughter or obtain
third-party certification that includes testing. The revisions were informed by sampling data, petitions, public comments to those petitions and feedback received from a wide range of stakeholders.
In light of concerns about negative antibiotic claims, FSIS announced last year that the agency would be conducting a study in partnership with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to assess the veracity of these claims. FSIS collected liver and kidney samples from 196 eligible cattle at 84 slaughter establishments in 34 states, and ARS analyzed the samples using a method that targeted more than 180 veterinary drugs including various major classes of antibiotics. The study found antibiotic residues in approximately 20% of samples tested from the “Raised Without Antibiotics” market.
The action FSIS is taking through the publishing of this guidance today addresses these concerning findings and makes clear that FSIS will take enforcement action against any establishments found to be making false or misleading negative antibiotic claims. Additionally, FSIS has informed the establishments with positive results from the ARS-FSIS study and advised them to conduct a root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. FSIS has also advised these establishments to determine how antibiotics were introduced into the animal
and to take appropriate measures to ensure that future products are not misbranded. Further information on the study can be found in the Federal Register Notice announcing the availability of the updated guideline.
FSIS and ARS will be publishing a peer-reviewed paper with complete results from the study in the near future. The study findings underscore the need for more rigorous substantiation of such claims. These sampling results may lead to additional testing by the agency. FSIS has the authority to collect samples any time it believes a product is mislabeled with any claim covered by the guidance. Moreover, FSIS may consider future additional actions, including random sampling and rulemaking, to further strengthen the substantiation of animal-raising and environment-related claims.
USDA is committed to ongoing stakeholder engagement. For more information, please view the Federal Register notice. The updated guideline will be open for public comment for 60 days after publishing in the Federal Register.
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious
food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean en-
ergy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.
Putnam County Democratic Central Committee Honors Lorena Bailey Thullen
In recognition of Exemplary Service to the Community, late last week the Putnam County Democratic Central Committee voted to honor their former Chairperson, Lorena Bailey Thullen by officially renaming their chair as “The Lorena Bailey Thullen Chair”.
Lorena jumped in to reorganize and revitalize the committee after years of dormancy. Her energy, enthusiasm and wisdom brought new emphasis on solving problems of the local citizens and educating the local voters.
Lorena kicked off her era as Chairperson by organizing a non-partisan candidate debate at the high school, featuring local and state candidates for various offices. She worked in tandem with the high school’s Social Studies class to create questions for the debate, and the kids themselves posed the questions to the candidates.
Later, still working with the school, Lorena spearheaded our effort to help our local youth understand their state government a little better. She coordinated with the school to arrange a trip to the state capitol to observe the state’s congress in session, tour the capitol building, meet various congressmen and regional party officials,
from both parties. In addition, she arranged a presentation at the Missouri Supreme Court Building from Justice W. Brent Powell, who took significant time to help the students understand how the Supreme Court works and how cases are funneled to it. It was the highlight of trip.
In 2020, Lorena arranged a local candidate forum at the Bixler Building, showcasing most of the candidates for local office. Local folks were pleased to get to meet and ask the candidates questions, to help determine how they should vote in the upcoming elections.
Over the years, with Lorena’s guidance, the committee grew and continued to emphasize non-partisan participation in local events, including Project Santa. The committee baked and/or solicited yummy holiday treats & fruit to be included in the packages given to local families by Project Santa during the holidays.
Most importantly, Lorena was a true leader of our group, showing us that politics doesn’t have to be a contact sport. As a result, we reflected her kinder, gentler, welcoming style. Plus she’s a true friend to all of us, showing true compassion for our committee members.
All that and more, are why we’ve chosen to honor her legacy as our Chairperson.
Thank you Lorena! You brought so much energy, enthusiasm and wisdom to our committee and to the community. Putnam County is honored by your service.
“Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.”
-- Miguel Angel Ruiz
Upward Momentum
Launches to Increase Economic Mobility in Missouri
Philanthropists aim to work together with communities throughout the state to address the root causes of generational economic decline
St. Louis, MO (August 29, 2024) - Today, Upward Momentum announces both its launch as an initiative and its initial philanthropic investments. The initiative was created to bring philanthropic dollars together with community-led organizations to address the often-neglected critical causes of generational poverty. The initiative is dedicated to increasing economic mobility for all people through ensuring access to economic success, self-determination, and belonging regardless of race, gender, geography, or background.
Upward Momentum is rooted in the statistic that a child born in the United States today has a less than 50% chance of earning more than their parents by adulthood. This is especially true in Missouri where the median income is already $8,000 below the national average, and our job growth between now and 2030 is projected to be less than 1%. Across our state, the barriers to economic mobility are increasing in rural and urban communities. This initiative seeks solutions to poverty that can work everywhere, from the small towns and unincorporated areas across the state to big cities like St. Louis and Kansas City.
Upward Momentum is funded at its inception by foundational investments from the Clever Little Girl Foundation, the James S. McDonnell Foundation, and Missouri Foundation for Health
totaling $30 million in Missouri-based commitments. Additional investors are expected. Together, these founding philanthropists believe that we all have much more to gain by working together to forge solutions to some of the toughest challenges Missouri communities face.
Upward Momentum connects philanthropists, experts, and community leaders to build consensus and then invest in organizations that are demonstrating a transformative impact in their communities on a small scale and helping these organizations expand their reach and impact.
The initiative operates in three strategic pillars designed to drive economic mobility: caring for our families, navigating work, and bridging divides.
The first investments are:
Caring for our families: A $1,075,811 investment over two years in Kids Win Missouri to extend critical work being done in Kansas City, St. Louis, and other communities to counties throughout the state to help get more childcare seats so parents can go to work and kids can have a safe environment in which to learn and grow.
Navigating work: A $839,647 investment over two years in the Missouri Women’s Business Center, a program of Central Missouri Community Action, to expand its microlending project for small entrepreneurs and help people in struggling places get businesses of the ground and start creating good jobs in their communities.
Bridging divides: An open call that will be
announced later this fall to invite community-led and community-driven organizations throughout the state to propose ways that they can work collectively to build sustainable impact for economic stability.
Visit www.UpwardMo.org to learn more and to sign up for email updates to stay informed about the open call.
In a joint statement, the founders said, “This collaboration will drive transformation in economic mobility – the freedom to achieve economic success, power and autonomy, and belonging regardless of race, gender, geography, or background – now and for continued generations.”
About Missouri Foundation for Health Missouri Foundation
for Health is a resource for the region, working with communities and nonprofits to generate and accelerate positive changes in health. As a catalyst for change, the Foundation improves the health of Missourians through partnership, experience, knowledge, and funding. To learn more please visit mffh. org.
About Upward Momentum
Upward Momentum is a Missouri-based philanthropic fund and collaborative for philanthropists and community members who are investing in bold, transformative interventions and partnerships that aim to address systemic inequities and improve opportunity for greater economic mobility for all.
Look Back -- Putnam County in the News
The following items were excerpted from the September 10, 1924, edition of The Unionville Republican. The new courthouse was a hot topic as was the condition of the roads. Surprisingly, in this northern region, there were several items throughout the paper dealing with the Klu Klux Klan.
THE COURT HOUSE LIGHTS IN WORKING ORDER
The lighting system of the new courthouse and the park seems to be in excellent working order. The lights were turned on for the first time Monday night, and the entire structure and surrounding park presents a beautiful picture.
The new white way poles arrived some time ago, and were put up, at each entrance and at each corner of the park, and the fixtures at each entrance to the building.
The light given by these with the light from the building itself and the other city lights around the square combine to make the square much lighter than it has ever been before. With the addition of more lights by businessmen around the square this section of town should be particularly well lighted.
The furniture for the new building has not yet arrived, except for a few isolated pieces, and has not, therefore, been installed. However, there is considerable finishing work to be done in some of the rooms before the furniture can be installed. Some painting, and several other odds and ends need to be done. There is no certainty yet as to when the building will be ready for occupancy, though it should be now within a few weeks. The lawn is being taken care of in a fine manner and
being prepared for the seeding, but poys and other pedestrians will have to be kept off of it for a time.
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PROGRAM FOR DEFENSE DAY NEXT FRIDAY
Defense Day is to be observed in Unionville on Friday of this week, in common with thousands of other communities all over the United States. This day is the sixth anniversary of the Battle of St. Michiel in which the American Doughboys distinguished themselves in the World War. It also marks the date upon which General Pershing retires from active service in the American Army.
In communities where there is a company of Guardsmen, or where there are stationed units of the regular Army Defense Day is somewhat simpler in arranging for than in a community like Unionville, for in them there is an active body of men who can take up the details and work them out. Mayor Parker received several communications from government authorities urging that an observance of the day be had here, and he took the matter up with various bodies without result at first. Finally, however, the local G. A. R. Post took hold of the proposition and called a meeting in their hall for Tuesday afternoon. Other persons were invited to attend, and steps were quickly taken to work out a program. To this program all citizens of the county are invited, and are invited to participate.
The meeting appointed the following committee to work out the details A. J. Bennett,
Ott Paullin, Mayor T. M. Parker, W. E. Moore, Elias Shuey and J. G. Morgan. This Committee met immediately following the meeting and adopted the following schedule of parade formations, which are set for one o’clock p. m. (1) G. A. R. to meet on the west side of the square eight feet outside of the walk; (2) The American Legion on the south side of the square eight feet outside of the side walk, (3) the Boy Scouts on the east side of the square eight feet outside of the walk; (4) The school children on the north side of the square eight feet outside of the walk; (5) All male citizens of the county over 50 years of age behind the American Legionnaires; (7) All male citizes less than 20 years old behind the Boy Scouts; (8) the D. A. R.’s at the southeast corner of the courthouse on the park walk, (9) the Camp Fire Girls on the southwest corner of the courthouse on the walk; (10) the P. E. O.’s, Ladies’ Civic League, Rebekahs, O. E. S., etc., on the walk at the northeast corner of the courthouse; and (11) old soldiers’ wives, widows, and all ladies not members of any of the other organizations at the northwest corner of the square on the walk. … Mr. Bennett has been appointed Marshal of the Day, and the parade will form under his direction, and he will also direct the line of march, and provide a place for the bands.
The parade will halt on the north side of the square facing the courthouse. The band stand will be utilized as a platform and a few patriotic songs will be sung and played, and a ten minute
address on the meaning of the occasion will be made by Ex-Lieutenant Governor J. C. McKinley. … ***
PUT OUT THE FLAGS
Friday has been designated as National Defense Day. All citizens of Unionville and of the county are urged to display the American Flag on that occasion as a mark of patriotism and interest in our nation’s welfare.
CREDIT DUE
Numerous residents of this county have traveled during the summer here and there over the state of Missouri by automobile and, so far as we have heard they express themselves, all are. Unanimous in their verdict that the state highways in Putnam County are the best kept of the entire lot. This opinion seems to be shared by all tourists who come through here and have occasion to express themselves.
This is a fine advertisement for Putnam County, and is made pos-
sible only by the splendid work of Tom Roberts and his crew. Rains have scarcely stopped falling before he and his men have pounced upon the roads with the proper machinery, and it is then but a few hours until the roads are in splendid condition again. We have traveled somewhat over the state ourselves during the past summer, and so far as we have been able to compare we would not hesitate to put Mr. Roberts and his men against any of them. They are entitled to hearty praise and it should be accorded to them. ***
KLAN PAPER IN CENTERVILLE
The Southern Iowa American is the name of a new paper issued at Centerville, Iowa, by the Southern Iowa Publishing Company, which was organized by Klansmen, according to statements issued there, for the purpose of taking over the plant of the Centerville Journal, which went into bankruptcy several months ago. Glen Reed, a former resident
of Unionville and well known here, will be the editor, and the paper will be Klan in sentiment, it is said. Mr. Reed has been editing the Cincinnati, Iowa, Review for the past few years, and for the past several months this has been devoted largely to the Klan. According to an announcement the Review is for sale.
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EDITORIAL
The streets of Unionville have been in a bad state of repair for traffic purposes for several months, and generally for good reasons, but there are some of them which are getting in worse shape and for no good reason. The laying of the new sewer system made it necessary that the streets be in bad shape for traffic purposes, and this was understood. It was recognized that this would make travel bad while the system was being put in, and until the excavations had settled. There is no reason, however, why the square should be a network of holes at this time of year and the roughest place
in town though it had no sewer excavation on it at all scarcely. Undoubtedly, the cause is the water sprinkling. A hole is started. It is filled with dirt by the drag. Before it settles the sprinkler comes along and wets it up, and then a car wheel comes along and pits it out again. Sprinkling with water serves some useful purposes, but it also has strong disadvantages, and some means ought to be found whereby at least the public square may be kept in fairly good condition for traffic, and not the roughest spot in town.
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ADVERTISEMENTS
J. W. Woodard, southwest corner of the square, was offering 1 lb. cans of Calumet Baking Powder for 29c and 2 lb. Graham Crackers for 35c.
Subway Cleaning Shop, under Howard’s Corner, was advertising that “Our No-Odor Method Is So Satisfying.”
Davidsons’, east side of the square, was selling Crompton’s Waterproof Corduroy Knicker Suits for boys, sizes 8 to 14 years for $6.40.
Statton Merc. Co. was offering a variety of “superior, extra heavy fleecy blankets” for prices ranging from $2.25 to $6.00.
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
“When something bad happens you have three choices. You can let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.”
-- Author Unknown
Joe’sBitsand Pieces
Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)
PUTNAM CO FAIR WEEK
I do not have to tell you after all these years that this week is the Putnam County Fair here in Unionville. I do want to remind you about some things related to this week in this piece.
Most of you are aware that the Putnam County Extension Office in Unionville will have limited hours. You can go to the office’s Face Book page to see the exact hours that the office itself will be open. Raylene, office manager, will be at the fair otherwise. I plan to be as well to volunteer to help.
The extension office is also doing the prize raffle drawing so stop by the 4-H building to get your tickets before the drawing on Saturday, September 7. The dessert, pie and 4-H items drawing will take place on Saturday at 2 pm. If you would like to donate a pie or dessert (or come and bid on items) they would be glad to have that as well. I hope you will come and support all the 4-H and FFA exhibitors in addition to the fair itself. Hope to see you there!
FARM LEASE REMINDER
Remember here in Missouri there is no specific date to terminate an oral farm lease. In order to terminate, you must send a 60-day written notice that number of days before the lease was first agreed on. That could be October 1 (lease agreed to on December 1) or March 1 (lease was agreed to on
May 1) but not a specific date such as Iowa. If you need a 60-day sample termination letter, you can contact me at (660) 626-6923.
UNIONVILLE TOWN HALL NEXT MEETING
There was a great turnout for the 1st Unionville Town Hall meeting as I stated last week. If you did not make the first one but are interested, do not worry as there will be a second meeting coming up on Tuesday, September 24, beginning at 6 pm in the Bixler building here in Unionville. We will continue to move forward on a long-range plan for us and see who is interested in working in what areas. Please put it down on your calendar now!
REMINDERS
Do not forget the Market on the Square continues every Saturday morning from 7 to 11 am. Locally grown fruits and vegetables are in full scale with watermelons and muskmelons joining beets, tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, zucchinis, potatoes and peaches in addition to baked goods, eggs, crafts and other products are available. There are other markets around our area too so check them out also.
4-H in Putnam County, due to our later fair, begins enrollments in October. Please check it out if your kids are 5 to 18 or ask more about 4-H at the fair.
THOUGHT: “I plan my days carefully: get up, plan stuff, do other stuff, go to bed”!
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Fellowship: Monday ~ Ladies Quilting ~ 9 am Monday Night Bible Study ~ 6 pm Tuesday ~ Ladies Bible Study ~ 9:45 am
~ Bible Studies ~ 6 & 6:30 pm
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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.
IN
THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI
WANDA CURTIS ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) )
LINDA HOWALD, et al., ) ) Defendants. ) )
Case No. 24AJCC00015 )
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Linda Howald, John Doe Defendants 1-100 and each of the defendants’ successors, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, administrators, executors, creditors and other legal representatives
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 na-
ture of which is to determine and declare the respective interests and to quiet title the following described property in Putnam County, Missouri, to-wit
Lot Seven (7) in Lintner Subdivision in Unionville, Missouri, as shown by the recorded plat thereof.
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 Plaintifs is Tara L.Walker, P.O.Box 457,605 E.9 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 7th day of
AUGUST, 2024.
/s/
Mitzi Shipley, Deputy Clerk
Publication: 8/14,8/21,8/28,9/4
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
WHEREAS, Jennifer Channing, a single person,by a Deed of Trust dated the 4 day of January, 2023, and recorded on January 4, 2023, in the Recorder of Deeds Office of Putnam County, Missouri, in Deed of Trust Book 366, Page 784/787 conveyed in Trust the following described property situated in Putnam County, Missouri,t o-wit:
All of Lots Three and Four( 3&4) in Block Two (2)of Rice and Haynes Addition to the City of Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri, as shown by the recorded plat thereof.
Which conveyance was made in trust to secure the payment of a certain promissory note in said Deed of Trust described; and
WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said promissory note and in the performance of the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust;and
NOW THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holders of said Promissory Note, and in pursuance of the powers given by the terms and conditions in said Deed of Trust, I, Tara L. Walker, the undersigned Trustee, will sell the property above described at public venue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the South Door of the
Putnam County Courthouse in Unionville,Putnam County, Missouri, on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10 o’clock in the morning,for the purpose for satisfying said indebtedness and the cost of executing this Trust.
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,15 U.S.C. Section 1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
/s/ Tara L. Walker Tara L. Walker, Successor Trustee
PUBLICATION ON: August 14, 2024, August 21, 2024, August 28, 2024, September 4, 2024
TL Walker Law, LLC P.0. Box 457 605 E. 9th Street Trenton, Missouri 64683
Ph. (660)339-5050 twalker@tarawalkerlaw. com
IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE
IN THE ESTATE OF: ) SHARON MARIE ––ROBBINS, ) deceased )
Estate No.: 24AJPR00012
NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration)
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of SHARON MARIE ROBBINS, Decedent:
On August 29, 2024,
the following individual, Heather Jared, was appointed the personal representative of the estate of SHARON MARIE ROBBINS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri.
The personal representative’s business address is:1710 E. Shepherd Ave, Kirksville, MO 63501
The personal representative’s attorney’s name and business address and phone number is: Mark Williams 1003 East Jefferson Street, Kirksville, MO 63501.
Ph: 660-665-7777
All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to,or served upon,such creditor by the personal representative,then within two months from the date it was mailed or served,whichever is later or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after Decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods.Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo,shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021,RSMo
Date of the Decedent’s death: February 21, 2024
Date of first publication: September 4, 2024 /s/ Leslie Ream
Davis Named to Missouri State University’s Summer 2024 Dean’s List
SPRINGFIELD, MO
(08/27/2024)-- Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.
For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the
IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of ) WALDA A. PARIS, Deceased ) )
Case No: 24AJ- ) PR00013 )
Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WALDA A PARIS, Decedent
On August 20, 2024, a small estate affidavit was filed by the Distributee for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of PUTNAM COUNTY, Missouri.
All creditors of Decedent, who died on JULY 3, 2024, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after death of Decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.
Receipt of this notice should be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate.
The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of PUTNAM COUNTY, Missouri.
Date of first publication: September 4, 2024
summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Emily Davis of Worthington (63567) achieved this honor.
Davis was among more than 1,100 students named to the summer 2024 dean’s list.
More than 6 million Americans receive earned benefits for military service - including disability compensation, education benefits, caregiver assistance, burial benefits and more. It is critical for spouses and caregivers to know how veterans benefits are accessed and what could happen when or if a veteran dies.
Consider this scenario. A veteran has not told his spouse much about his veteran’s benefits. The veteran dies suddenly. His spouse grieves and plans a funeral, which she pays for out of pocket. The $2,500 taxfree payment from the VA for her husband’s disability compensation has stopped being deposited into their bank account, which her spouse managed. Now she struggles to meet her expenses and is afraid she will have to sell their home.
Ultimately, she realizes she must connect with the VA to try to access survivor benefits. As she works her way through the bureaucracy, she struggles to understand what she may be eligible for and knows little about what her husband was receiving. This can be overwhelming during the best of times, but during this period of loss, it adds more stress.
Surviving spouses facing this situation are often approached by agents who offer to help them with VA benefits in return for payment.
Faced with what feels like an insurmountable situation, some agree, even though paying for help is not necessary as many free resources are available to assist them.
Here are some tips to help veterans prevent this types of scenario from befalling their loved ones.
Organize veterans benefits paperwork and information in a binder, and/or in a special digital folder that you share with your family. Carefully organize all the documentation related to your military service, your application for benefits, and the decision letters describing service connection. Store paper copies in a fireproof cabinet or safe. It is ideal to scan or photograph paper documentation and to also store it digitally on a computer or thumb drive.
Explain your current veterans benefits to your family. Schedule a day and time to talk one-onone with your family about the benefits you receive. Get out your binder and digital files and explain to them how the information is organized. Help them understand the situation as it is today.
Discuss what happens to these benefits after you die and what additional benefits the family may receive. Disability compensation payments stop after a veteran dies. Additional survivor and burial benefits may be
available after a veteran’s passing. You can learn more by checking online at VA.gov or with a veterans service officer (VSO).
Plan ahead for possible financial shortfalls. Even if a survivor benefit is awarded to a widow or widower by the VA, the payment for this benefit will typically be lower than the disability compensation the veteran received while alive. One way to address this income shortfall before the veteran dies is to purchase life insurance that will provide additional income for the spouse.
Give your family contact information for your VSO. Ideally, your spouse should be introduced to the VSO, so the spouse knows who can assist with applying for survivor and burial benefits after the veteran dies.
While these conversations can be tough for many, they can better inform and relieve stress for our families in the future. You want for the people you love to be taken care of after you are gone, so do not delay having these conversations.
Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., served as Under Secretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from May 2018 to January 2021. He is the author of “Veterans Benefits for You: Get what You Deserve,” published in 2023.
Wild Turkey Habitat Restoration Completed on Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest
The National Wild Turkey Federation and the USDA Forest Service completed wildlife rehabilitation projects in Mark Twain National Forest. Photo credit: Will Rechkemmer
EDGEFIELD, S.C.—
In an effort to revitalize essential wildlife habitats in southern Missouri, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the USDA Forest Service have completed two stewardship projects on the Mark Twain National Forest. These projects, which spanned several years, have transformed
over two thousand acres, restoring and enhancing essential nesting and brooding habitats for wild turkeys and other wildlife species.
Eleven Point Stewardship Project
The Eleven Point Stewardship Project, carried out on the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain Nation-
al Forest, has conserved and enhanced a total of 2,089 acres. The project included 227 acres of woodland restoration through selective timber harvest, 112 acres of mastication and 701 acres of brush mowing Wild Turkey ... Cont. to pg. 4
NEW AGENT
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