09-06-2023 Unionville Republican

Two Sullivan County FFA Chapters Participated in Drive to Feed Kids

Scotland County Hospital Making Plans to Provide OB & Women’s Health in Unionville and Milan

Over 700 FFA members and agriculture leaders worked together at the MO State Fair for MO State FFA Food Insecurity Day of Service on August 15.

Photo source: Missouri Farmers Care

Members of two Sullivan County FFA Chapters, Milan and Green City joined more than 700 FFA members and agricultural leaders at the Missouri State Fair on Tuesday, August 15, for the Missouri State FFA Food Insecurity Day of Service held in conjunction with the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive to Feed Kids. Together, members packed 160,000 meals to feed food insecure Missouri families.

“The Missouri FFA Day of Service is an incredible opportunity for members across the state to give back to our community. It is super exciting to see members exemplifying what ‘Living to Serve’ truly means when packing meals this year,” said Sam Tummons, Missouri State FFA president.

The seventh annual Day of Service brought Missouri FFA members together to pack meals for food insecure neighbors and experience the Missouri State Fair. The food packing and food drive are held in partnership with Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s

Drive to Feed Kids, presented with ADM and Brownfield Ag News. The meal packing was a component of a yearlong effort to stand in the gap for the one in seven Missouri children facing food insecurity.

“As we see the energy and compassion of Missouri FFA members in action during the FFA Day of Service, we are reminded that the future is bright,” said Ashley McCarty, Missouri Farmers Care Foundation executive director. “Hundreds of students from across the state spend one of their last days of summer in service to Missourians facing hunger. The impact of the Drive to Feed Kids is a reminder that, collectively, our individual efforts can make a big impact.”

In addition to meals packed by FFA members, almost 700 pounds of fresh produce were donated from exhibits at the Missouri FFA building. Through the Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive $2 Tuesday

Dr. Meagan Weber, CEO, Scotland County Hospital, hosted administration from Putnam County (Unionville) Memorial Hospital and Sullivan County (Milan) Memorial Hospital to discuss their future plans of collaboration with women’s health and obstetrics. In the future, Dr. Elliot DeBlieck (Board Certified Family Practice-OB) and Sonya See, WHNP, will be providing clinics in these communities to serve their patients in the areas of OB and Women’s Health.

The number of hospitals providing obstetric services in rural areas has declined since 2014. This is particularly prevalent in low-income areas. Also, a higher proportion of rural patients rely on Medicaid,

which doesn’t fully cover obstetric services. In 2020, almost half of rural community hospitals nationally did not offer obstetric care, according to the American Hospital Association. Access to obstetric care is a growing concern in rural American communities, given recent closures of hospitals in these areas. Unlike other Missouri labor and delivery wards that are closing, the team at Scotland County Hospital is eager to come up with solutions to provide obstetrics care at Scotland County Hospital and work collaboratively with their neighbors.

All three hospitals in northeast Missouri are designated as Critical Access Hospitals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Thus, these hospitals

operate differently than for-profit or not-forprofit hospitals in metropolitan areas. Rural hospitals serve smaller populations than their urban counterparts, but have many of the same fixed costs, such as staffing emergency rooms, labor and delivery wards and surgery departments.

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), interview of stakeholders, they most often ranked two factors as most important among a list of seven factors potentially affecting the availability of obstetric care in rural areas. Specifically, stakeholders said:

Medicaid reimbursement rates set by states do not cover the full cost of providing obstetric services. This may mean particular financial loss-

Allen New PC Library Director

es for hospitals providing these services in rural areas, where a higher proportion of births are covered by Medicaid. Medicaid covered 50 percent of rural births in 2018, compared to 43 percent of births for the United States as a whole, according to the most recent analysis from the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission.

Recruiting and retaining providers is particularly challenging for rural areas, as they must compete with urban areas for a limited pool of providers to staff obstetric units that require a full range of maternal health providers, such as physicians and nurses, as well as anesthesiologists.

Dr. Weber said, “We feel very, very fortunate that Dr. DeBlieck and his family chose us. They had many options and yet, Memphis and Scotland County Hospital was their first pick. He’s an excellent doctor and when I asked him to do the outreach clinics in Milan and Unionville, he absolutely had no reservations and agreed.” Dr. Elliot DeBlieck recently joined the Medical Staff at Scotland County Hospital. He accepts patients of all ages. He is also accepting OB patients and he is currently in training for C-Section deliveries. Having been trained as an osteopathic physician, he also offers Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments (OMT). OMT is a hands-on technique that involves moving and manipulating a person’s muscles and joints to help diagnose, prevent, and treat certain conditions.

Welcome to the new Putnam County Public Library Director Christy Allen [center] accompanied by the library staff, Circulation Librarian Sarah Downing [Left] and Assistant Librarian/Director Monica Brown [Right]. Come in and meet the new director and check out a great book!

TheShepherd’sCall

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Distant Wedding Bells

Yesterday, my wife and I were married 67 years. Under ordinary circumstances, we would have gone somewhere to celebrate; but a recent accident has curtailed our driving. Instead, we stayed home and made an anniversary cake.

I spent much of the day remembering our wedding day. On that day, several minutes before the bride and groom were to walk the aisle, they stuck me in a tiny room off the sanctuary to await “my entrance.” It was just God and I; and I had time to think about this life-defining event that was about to happen. I had no ”cold feet.” I was not about to run, but I did review things with God.

Having performed several weddings myself, I was aware of the ceremonial words “I, Wade Paris, take thee, Nellie Barnette, to be my lawfully wedded wife.”

“Wedded” means to join together. I was more than ready to do that. “To love and cherish all the rest

Hospice of Northeast Missouri to Offer Six-Week Grief Support Group

of the days of my life.” My commitment to those things was sure. However, looking back I doubt I understood the meaning or depth of the words “love and cherish.”

I was aware these words are called wedding vows. Vows are sacred; they are not to be broken. While I had no intention of ever breaking those vows, the word “vow” seemed heavy. I was just a 21-year-old kid. Do kids make vows?

“In sickness or health, in poverty or wealth, until death do us part.” How long would that be?

I don’t mean to suggest I had no anxiety. I was nervous enough; however, my anxiousness was relieved by the belief that this was the girl God chose for me. I was sure He would help me keep the vows.

Now, 67 years later, God alone knows how well we have done, but we have been blessed!

(Forgive me for being so personal with this column, but I just could not resist.)

Kirksville, Mo - Hospice of Northeast Missouri is offering a sixweek grief support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.

Topics include: understanding the grief process; personal loss history and its impact on the grief process; distinguishing between grief and mourning; dealing with insensitive people; grief’s impact on a family system; self-care and observing special occasions and the holidays.

Carrol Davenport, Spiritual Care and Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Northeast Missouri, will facilitate the six-week support group.

Two sessions will be offered. Participants can sign up for either the 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm session or the 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm session. This six-week support group will take on Mondays September 18th, 25th and October 2nd, 9th,

16th, 23rd. The support group will be held at the Hospice of Northeast Missouri office located at 201 S. Baltimore Street in Kirksville, Missouri.

There is no charge for the six-week support group, but advance registration is required. To register for the group, contact Carrol Davenport at 660-627-9711.

Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a service of Hannibal Regional, is a 5 Star rated non-profit hospice that focuses on quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice of Northeast is a partner agency of the United Way of Northeast Missouri serving Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby and Sullivan counties. To learn more about the services offered at Hospice of Northeast Missouri, call 660-627-9711 or visit hospiceofnortheastmissouri.org.

usual garden perish, but I decided that I am throwing in the trowel. Most of the family has started gardening and canning and it seems rather silly to plant a large garden for just one person. Granted, when next spring rolls around and the seed catalogs start hitting the mailbox and taking into consideration all the gardening and canning equipment that has been gathered over the years, there could be a change of heart. Time will tell.

As with a lot of businesses and offices, The Republican staff will be in and out of the office next week cover-

ing the fair. Ads can be emailed to unionvillerepublican@mac.com and articles and pictures to urep@nemr.net or see you at the fair.

To abruptly change subjects, in researching for the commemorative issue I came across a 1952 advertisement for Pearman Motors. The company sold Studebakers as well as farm equipment. There was no information regarding its location in Unionville, so if you know where it was, please let me know. I am still (continuously?) in the process of locating former county businesses.

Have a great week!

Thursday, September 7

Sweet & Sour Chicken, Egg Roll, Stir Fry Vegetables, Fruit Crisp

Friday, September 8

BUFFET, Hot Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit & Desserts

Monday, September 11

Pork Fritter, Potato Cakes, Peas & Carrots,

Fresh Fruit

Tuesday, September 12

Salisbury Steak, Corn Casserole, Broccoli, Applesauce

Wednesday, September 13

Omaha Baptist Church

SALAD BAR, Yankee Pot Roast with Carrots, Potatoes, Onion, Celery, Cucumber Salad, Hot Roll, Fruit Jello Sunday Morning Bible Study for ALL Ages at 10:00 a.m.

By the time you read this fair week will be in full swing. Exhibitors’ entries in the 4-H, Art and Lions Club buildings will have been judged and ribbons awarded and the livestock barns and show ring will be bustling with activity.

It is always interesting to view the exhibits.

There are some very talented people in Putnam County and this venue provides a perfect opportunity to display their skills. After the hot, dry summer this year, any gardener with prime produce is definitely dedicated and talented. I am not one of those. Not only did I let my smaller than

Fair

The word “fair” has many uses: How are you feeling? Answer: “Fair” How was the weather this week? “Fair” “He is the Fair-

Kevin Collins haired boy.” The umpire was fair. But in Putnam County this week “Fair” has only one meeting. Hope to see you at the FAIR.

Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home

“Local People Serving Local Families”

709 S. 27th St., Unionville 660-947-2200

Thursday, September 7

Brett Robinson, Lisa Wojcik, Roger Roof, Karine Koehn, Dillon

Crossgrove

Friday, September 8

Linda Fettig, Dylan

Rollins, Tyson Kelly, Jeffrey Shultz, Lynnsey Simons

Saturday, September 9

Kevin Knight, Justin Simmons, Colby Tilden, Kathy Rathe

Sunday, September 10

Bryan Engle, Dana Mathes, Jim Smith, Riley Wood, Cole Turpin, Bill Pickering, Candy Tribble

Monday, September 11

Shirley Mahoney, Lisa Hamilton, Michael Burns, Kassidie Fowler, Marty Mothersbaugh, Adam Brown, Sasha Wright, Jasmine Brooks, Brooke Robinson

Tuesday, September 12 Destiny Connell, Laura Olmstead, Desiree Robbins, Riley Welch, Kolby Ray

Wednesday, September 13

Brad Ayers, Vicki Miller, Kayla Ryals, Morgan Murphy, Matthew Loughead, Taylor Tilden, Brayten Spring

“What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow. Our life is the creation of our mind.” -- The Dhammapada

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

CountyCourtMinutes

Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner

Shane Bradshaw, Eastern Dist.

Gerald Owings, Western Dist.

August 14th, 2023

OFFICIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES

Now on this 14th day of July, 2023, it being the 4th day of the July term of the Putnam County Commission, said Commission met at the office of the County Commission, where and when were present Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner, Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner, Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner, and Christy Brooks, County Clerk.

Christy presented financials. Empower Retirement will be visiting the courthouse on August 16th if they would like to meet with them. Christy asked about the schedule for fair week. Commissioners stated to keep the schedule as we have in the past. The courthouse offices will close at noon with the exception of the Circuit Clerk’s office and the Sheriff’s Department. Christy presented change orders from Meyer Electric regarding

the electrical project at the courthouse.

Shane discussed brush removal and asked Christy to prepare a bid and take to the paper.

Gerald mentioned that the railroad crossing in Lucerne by Dickerson Grain will be closed for maintenance. He has let the township know.

At 10:00 a.m., the Commissioners held the tax rate hearing for the county. The tax rate for 2022 was .4525 and for 2023 the state recommended rate is .472.

Gerald made a motion to accept the stated recommended levy a .4572.

Shane 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed.

State Representative Danny Busick met with Commissioners to discuss legislation for SB190, the Sheriff’s salary, and MODot monies.

Shane made a motion to appoint Leatha Walsh to the PC Library Board.

Gerald 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed.

Melvin Hines met with Commissioners to discuss cart rock.

Butch Williams, Village of Lucerne, met with Commissioners to ask if the county would add costs of cleanup to property owners tax statement. Butch stated the Village has hired an attorney that walked them through the process of notifying the property owner of the ordinance pertaining to unkept property and the process of the clean-up. Due to non-communication from the property owner, the Village did the cleanup and, per the ordinance, the property owner is responsible for the cost.

Treasurer Jennifer Heidenwith stated the county has never done that when approached before about costs incurred when an entity has cleaned up the property. Commissioners asked Christy to contact the county attorney for guidance.

Christy discussed use tax monies with Commissioners. Monies have been received from the Wayfair Tax; therefore, the use tax revenue has increased. During budget, the Commission set a $25,000 cap on the entities receiving use tax monies from the county. As of July, the cap has been met per Christy. Commissioners dis-

cussed and the cap will be eliminated along with Road and Bridge being added to the split of revenues. This will become effective September 1st

Shane talked with Dathan Hyle regarding Grant Township cart rock. Shane asked Christy, due to issues getting rock, to change the haul sheet for Grant Township from $21.60 er ton to $24.60 per ton. Christy will revise and send to the township and hauler.

Branden Linday, Road and Bridge Supervisor, met with Commission to give updates and discuss the trailer purchase. Gerald made a motion to accept the draft of the trailer with the exception of adding front fenders, adding leaf springs and eliminate the air bags. Shane 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed. Christy will e-mail Kaufman Trailers.

Robert presented a letter of support from green Hills regarding grand funding for recycle trailers. Shane made a motion to accept and sign the letter. Gerald 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed.

[Signed]

Robert Munden Presiding Commis-

sioner Shane Bradshaw

Eastern District Commissioner Gerald Owings

Back in the Day

Western District Commissioner Christy Brooks County Clerk Date: 8/28/23

By Ross Malone

September 6, 1541 –

Hernando DeSoto’s party of exploration entered Missouri at what is now Ste. Genevieve. They made camp that night near present day Farmington.

September 7, 1910

– Rear Admiral Robley Evans told the St. Louis Star & Times that “The flying machine is a plaything to a Battleship in a real war.” Later Admirals would disagree.

September 8, 1942 –Southeast Missouri State College had lost many students to the military and war-related jobs. Enrollment that fall was determined to be 714.

September 9, 1910 –In Columbia, a reward was being offered for the capture of a thief. Someone had stolen one ear of corn from the garden of T. T. Wade.

September 10, 1966

– The football team at Valle High School in Ste. Genevieve beat St. Vin-

cent (Perryville) 39-0. This was the beginning of the season for what is called the greatest high school team ever. Valle averaged 53.5 points per game that year while allowing opponents not one single point for the entire season!

September, 11, 1903

– The Globe-Democrat was commenting on a plan to cool the World’s Fair when it said, it was probably a good idea but would not be surprised to find out that artificially cooled buildings were unhealthy, “since we know by experience that everything nice is unhealthy.”

September 12, 1930

– The Grand National Bank in St. Louis tried a new service. They had America’s very first drive-up bank teller window.

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

Obituaries

Donnie Couchman

Donald Wayne Couchman was born at Monroe Hospital in Unionville, Missouri, on August 10, 1961, to parents Jay and Gloria (Collins) Couchman.

In his youth he enjoyed 4-H, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandparents. During high school he spent many hours working with Don Veirs tanning hides and helping on the farm. Playing pool was one of his favorite pastimes when not working.

He graduated Putnam County High School in 1979. Once graduated, he began laying rural water pipeline until he returned home and started the business Couchman Custom Fencing.

In 1985 he purchased the farm West of Unionville where he enjoyed cattle farming until the time of his passing. Donnie loved his west end community. The friendships and bonds they all shared got them through a lot of hard times. They always took care of each other and loved to help one another hay, work cattle, and cut wood. They enjoyed getting together and sharing their “stretched” hunting and fishing stories. He was also an arrowhead enthusiast, avid shed hunter, and wildlife observer.

Donnie went through the hardship of losing an infant son and raising four children as a single parent. Instilling a hard work ethic in his children was very important to him. He and the kids built miles of fence all over Putnam County. Donnie passed his love of deer hunting to his kids and loved to hunt with his sons. He would get them pumped up all fall telling them about all the big deer he had seen, but they all seemed to disappear when they

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went hunting with him. Donnie loved to talk for hours with his children about music. His love of old country, bluegrass, and classic rock will live on through them. He also passed down his love of coin collecting, being outdoors, animal husbandry, fishing, and passion to reach out and help neighbors.

Being a Grandpa was a great joy for Donnie. He never missed a birthday, sporting game, dance recital, or church program, and he loved to bring sweets for all of his grandchildren.

Donnie, 62, passed away due to a massive heart attack while driving on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew Couchman, father, Jay Couchman, grandparents, Victor Couchman, Vera Couchman, Allen and Verna

Collins, and lifelong friends, Kent Murphy, John Steele, Monte Michael, and Doc Dunkin.

He is survived by his mother, Gloria Couchman, four children, Sara (Mike) Collins, Troy (Elizabeth) Couchman, Molly (Ben) Crawford, and Ty (Breanna) Couchman, fourteen grandchildren, sisters Linnette (Tom) Caley, and Susan (Gary) Grimm.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Friday, September 1st, 2023, at First Christian Church in Unionville, Mo. Memorial services for Donald Couchman will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, at the First Christian Church also. Memorials are suggested to the Unionville Cemetery. For additional information, contact the Playle &

Family Funeral Home at 660-947-2200.

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at the Fair, FFA member volunteers collected food and monetary donations from fairgoers

to provide more than 56,000 meals. Following the Governor’s Ham Breakfast, over 3,000

meals were packed by elected leaders, farmers and agribusinesses. The Drive culminated Saturday, August 19, with an announcement of the 1,200,389 meals provided to Feeding Missouri food banks this year through the Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids. The meals were distributed to Missouri’s six regional food banks through Feeding Missouri.

“The number of Missourians, and specifically children, living in food-insecure households is growing due to several factors. We are grateful to have the continued commitment of the farming community. This partnership helps ensure children in Missouri have access to the nutritious food necessary to succeed during the school year,” said Heather Hargrove, executive director of Feeding Missouri.

Sponsorship of Mis-

PCMH

MSN, FNP-BC Family Practice

Debbie Wardlow, FNP-BC Family Practice

souri FFA Food Insecurity Day and Missouri Farmers Care’s Drive to Feed Kids was provided by: ADM, Brownfield Ag News, American Family Insurance, American Family Dreams Foundation, MFA Incorporated, NutraBlend, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, FCS Financial, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Missouri Farm Bureau, Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation, Martin Rice, Missouri FFA Foundation, Forrest and Charlotte Lucas –founders of Protect the Harvest, Missouri Pork Association, Missouri’s Electric Cooperatives, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri State Fair, Missouri 4-H, MU Extension, Missouri State Fair Foundation, Feeding Missouri and the contributions of many Missouri farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses. ~~~

Philip McIntire, DO

- General Surgery

Tonia Nerini, NP-C

- Rheumatology

Dana Valencia, MDCardiology

Lary Ciesmier, DO

- Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Deborah Holte, D.P.M

- Foot Specialist & Podiatrist

Nathan Kenyon, MDPain Management

Mohammad Jarbou, MD - Pulmonologist

Iqbal A. Khan, MD - Neurologist

FFA ...

“It is not good enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.”

-- Rene Descartes ~~~

Joyce Casady

ly and was very loyal to them. She had a strong and direct personality, which the family grew to love. She also enjoyed fishing, reading, watching NASCAR, and doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She would help Hoppy with the cattle on the farm from time to time but mostly enjoyed her home and her many beloved cats.

Anderson, and Dan Anderson. Burial was at the St. John Cemetery north of Livonia, Missouri. Memorials may be made payable to the St. John Cemetery or

the Putnam County Library and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Barbara Kahler

Joyce Casady, 80, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She had been a resident there only briefly.

Joyce Bernice (Anderson) Casady was born in rural Queen City, Missouri, on January 25, 1943, the daughter of Finis and Chloe (Mathes) Anderson. She graduated from Queen City High School in 1960. Joyce graduated from Northeast State Teachers College (now Truman University) and attended the University of Missouri. She taught in Milton, Iowa, Belton, Missouri, and at Putnam County R-I in Unionville. She also worked as a ward clerk at a hospital in San Mateo, California. Joyce worked for several years as a librarian for the Putnam County Library. She married Everett Junior “Hoppy” Casady in Garden City, Nevada, on January 1, 1976, and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2014.

Joyce loved her fami-

Joyce is survived by a brother, Paul Anderson, of Queen City, Missouri; and three step-daughters, Patty, Sherry, and Beth. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Lola Mae Anderson and Marilyn Anderson as well as several nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, John, Howard, James (Chuck), and Larry Anderson; a sister, Reva Anderson; and a step-son-in-law, Tom Deberry.

Funeral services for Joyce Casady were at Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville on Friday, September 1, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Recorded musical selections were “The Highwayman” and “Turn, Turn.” Pallbearers were Hollie Anderson, Jeff Anderson, Brian Anderson, David J. Anderson, Richard Anderson, and Bud Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Wendell David Anderson, John Anderson, Roger Anderson, Gary Anderson, Larry Dale

Barbara Jean Kahler passed away after continuing health complications at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on August 29th, 2023.

Barbara Kahler was born in Wichita, KS, on February 16th, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Murduck) Miller. On May 2nd, 1969, she married Michael Kahler in Miami, OK, and five children were born to this union. Barbara loved to fish, especially on Table Rock Lake, Shell Knob, MO. Her family gathering and Bingo Dates were never missed. She prided herself as a wonderful caretaker to her husband, Mike, before his passing, but never held herself to those high standards. Barbara was a Christian and was baptized later in her life. She had a mission to never miss a yard sale and a goal to make

all kids mind. Barbara’s son Buzz introduced her to “jamming out to music.” He got her hooked up with a boom box in the back of her car. Barbara played so much loud music the vibration of the boom box eventually worked her back bumper completely off. This is a memory her grandchildren will always cherish.

Barbara Kahler is survived by her two sons, Steve Kahler and wife Debbie of Shell Knob, MO; Ron Kahler of Berryville, AR; and two daughters, Dottie Stuckey and husband Greg; and Michelle Robbins of Unionville, MO. Barbara is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, and a niece.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son, Michael “Buzz” Kahler, Jr.

A visitation was held at Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville on Friday evening, September 1, 2023. Memorials may be made payable to the Putnam County Care Center and entrusted to the Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

With a generous supply around the square of these the square will at last be properly lighted, and will present a much improved appearance at night.

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BOARD OF HEALTH MAN TO BE HERE

That the State Board of Health is taking an active interest in the plans for a sewer system for Unionville is shown by the fact that it has sent notice that a representative of that department will be here to make a talk to the citizens of Unionville o that question on Friday evening of this week. ...

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A TOURIST CAMP GROUND

One recent evening a tourist car was passing through Unionville. It stopped and the driver inquired. Of a bystander as to the where abuts of a tourist camp. Upon receiving the reply that Unionville had non, he remarked that this must be a h_____ if a town.

The question of a tourist camp is pressing more and more each year for a solution. Each year the number of tourists traveling through the country is increasing. Each year the number of tourists that leave Unionville for travel grows larger, and as these come home, they tell the joys or the discomforts of the various camps. But upon one thing they are agreed, and that is that tourist camps in various towns provide a degree of comfort which is greatly appreciated by the traveler. With the

growth of better roads Unionville will soon be on the route of hundreds of tourists each year, but the number will never increase rapidly until she has a tourist park. One reason is that tourists swap experiences, and they soon come to know the places with excellent camps and the places without any. In one case they try to reach and stop at them, and in the other they are careful to avoid them. … ***

MORE ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOR PUTNAM COUNTY

A notice is being run elsewhere in this issue to the effect that bids will be opened in Jefferson City on September 5 for the construction of 3.976 miles of additional highway in Putnam County. The construction is given as being located on the highway running north of Unionville, and will include both culvert construction and grading. While the exact location of this cannot be gained from the given description it is likely that this is intended to connect the city with the project recently completed on North Blackbird. That would be about the distance given.

Public notice is being given of construction all over the state for which bids will be opened on that date and aggregating a million dollars. The construction of the state roads is now beginning in earnest, and will carry forward with tremendous momentum from now until the entire system is completed.

Midgets Defeat Mercer, Lady Cardinals, 8-3

The Lady Midgets kicked off their regular season hosting the Mercer Cardinals on Monday, August 28. PC held the Cardinals scoreless until the top of the seventh and secured an 8-3 win. Mercer threatened in the sixth with two outs and bases loaded, when first baseman Maddison Beals cleanly fielded the hit for the third out.

Allise Perkins was on the mound for the Lady Midgets and went the distance striking out nine batters and allowing only four base on balls. At the plate, Perkins reached on an error and scored and posted an RBI.

Alivia Harlan led the team in RBIs with three

and posted a pair of hits and runs with a single and a double. Harlan also had a stolen base.

Avigial Harlan led the team in stolen bases with three. Harlan reached on an error in the first and a single in the fifth to score. She accounted for two hits and two runs in the game.

Jenna Knowles reached on a single in the fourth and scored on an error after advancing on a steal.

Avery Gilworth connected for a single in the first and reached on an error in the fourth and connected for a single in the fifth accounting for two hits and two runs.

Karley Seaton posted a stolen base and accounted for a hit and a run.

Traylen Brundage connected for a single in

the sixth and scored.

The Lady Midgets eight runs came on nine

hits and they stranded three runners.

Lady Midgets Drop Game to Trenton Lady Bulldogs, 5-1

On Tuesday, August 29, the Lady Midgets hosted the Trenton Lady Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs scored one in the first inning. They were held scoreless until the sixth, when they put four runs on the board to secure the 5-1 win.

Putnam County’s only run of the evening came from Avery Gilworth who scored in the second inning to tie the game after reaching on a single.

Avigail Harlan reached on a single in the second but was left stranded.

Jenna Knowles connected for a single in the sixth and advanced on a stolen base followed by a single by Traylen Brundage. Both Knowles and Brundage then added a stolen base each before being stranded.

Allise Perkins reached on a walk in the second but was stranded. Perkins was on the mound for Putnam County and struck out four batters and issuing only one walk.

Trenton’s five runs came on seven hits and they left five runners on base.

After securing the out at first, Maddison Beals Cardinal runner checks the runner at third.

Avery Gilworth gets a congratulatory hand slap from sister and assistant coach Cady Gilworth after reaching first on a sharply hit ball in the gap between first and second .

Quinn Webb gets position and pulls in the Cardinal hit to deep left field in Monday night’s game.

Second baseman Avery Gilworth looks for the throw as she moves to thwart a stolen base by Trenton.

Buy Native Trees and Shrubs from MDC State Forest Nursery

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Need trees and shrubs for your landscape? Go native with tree and shrub seedlings from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Native trees and shrubs can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation while also improving the appearance and value of private property.

MDC’s George O. White State Forest Nursery offers a variety of low-cost native tree and shrub seedlings for sale for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, wildlife food and cover, and other purposes.

The nursery provides mainly one-year-old, bare-root seedlings with sizes varying by species. Seedlings varieties include: pine, bald cypress, cottonwood, black walnut, hickory, oak, pecan, persimmon, river birch, maple, willow, sycamore, blackberry, buttonbush, hazelnut, redbud, ninebark, elderberry, sumac, wild plum, witch hazel, and others. MDC recommends ordering early for the best selection.

“The nursery grows millions of seedlings each year, but some species are very popular and sell out quickly,” said Forest Nursery Supervisor Mike Fiaoni. “And some seedlings occasionally succumb to harsh weather or hun-

gry wildlife, despite the nursery staff’s best efforts.”

Fiaoni added that even if a species is listed as “sold out,” customers can still place an order for those seedlings because other orders may get cancelled, freeing up inventory. Customers won’t be charged for seedlings unless they are available to ship.

Seedlings are available in bundles of 10 or increments of 25 per species. Prices range from 34 cents to $1 per seedling. Sales tax will be added to orders unless tax exempt. There is a shipping fee and a $9 handling charge for each order. Receive a 15% discount up to $20 off seedling orders with a Heritage Card, Permit Card, or Conservation ID Number. Orders will be shipped or can be picked up at the nursery, located near Licking, from February through May.

Orders can be placed beginning Sept. 1 through April 15, 2024. Place orders online at mdc.mo.gov/treesplants/tree-seedlings.

Learn more from MDC’s 2023-2024 Seedling Order Form. Find it in the September issue of the Missouri Conservationist, at MDC regional offices and nature centers, or by contacting the State Forest Nursery at 573-674-3229 or StateForestNursery@mdc. mo.gov.

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NRCS Missouri Announces First FY2024 Application Batching Date for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Columbia, MO, August 31, 2023 –The Missouri Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing October 3, 2023, as the first batching date for applications submitted for Fiscal Year 2024 funding through either the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) or Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

“NRCS-Missouri is wasting no time in FY24 connecting landowners with two of our most popular conservation programs,” said Acting State Conservationist Ashley Johnson. “CSP and EQIP are two cornerstone programs for NRCS, and it’s important that we connect landowners with financial and technical assistance.”

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

CSP is the nation’s largest conservation program in terms of participating land and is designed to help agricultural producers have more robust conservation activities. This program is designed to help producers take their conservation activities to the next level.

Through CSP, agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities like cover crops, ecologically-based pest management, buffer strips, and pollinator and beneficial insect habitat – all while

maintaining active agricultural or forest production on their land. CSP also encourages the adoption of new technologies and new management techniques such as irrigation monitoring, precision agriculture applications, improved grazing systems, onsite carbon storage and planting for high carbon sequestration rate, and new soil amendments to improve water quality.

sedimentation, improved soil health and plant condition, and improved or created wildlife habitat.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted at local USDA offices. NRCS will conduct an assessment and rank all applications received by the batching date. NRCS will fund applications in ranking order as funding allows.

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NRCS uses batching dates for CSP and EQIP as a tool to review, approve and fund applications at several points throughout the year, as opposed to a singular deadline. This ensures that farmers, ranchers and forest landowners looking to establish or enhance conservation practices on their land have several opportunities to receive funding during a fiscal year. NRCS accepts applications on a continuous basis, and applications received after a batching date will automatically be considered during future funding cycles.

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Environmental

Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

EQIP is NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands.

EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to address natural resource concerns and to deliver environmental benefits, such as improved water and air quality, conserve ground and surface water, reduced soil erosion and

For more information about NRCS programs and assistance, visit the www.mo.nrcs.usda.gov or contact the NRCS service office serving your county. NRCS employees in county offices can provide more information about how to apply for benefits offered by NRCS.

For more information about NRCS programs and assistance, visit www.mo.nrcs.usda.gov or contact Missouri Programs at (573) 876-0901 or MO.Programs@usda. gov.

2023 PC Fair Queen Contestants and Escorts

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

These queen contestants competed at the Putnam County Fair Tuesday, September 5th. The candidates front left to right: Traylen Brundage, Emma Whitlock, Abbie Koenen, Jordynn McLain, Iris Williams, and Dylan Hamilton. Escorts second row left to right; Ryan Birkholtz, Reed Valentine, Colton Sells, Mason Robinson, Koli: Huse, and Trace Halley. Submitted by Dana DeVore

MSHP Provides Synopsis Of Several

New Laws Effective August 28, 2023

Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2023. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows:

SENATE BILL 28

To read the truly agreed to and finally passed version of Senate Bill 28 in its entirety, follow this link: https:// senate.mo.gov/23info/ pdf-bill/tat/SB28.pdf

PATROL RECORDS

(Section 43.253 RSMo)

This bill allows for the dissemination of basic crash reports via an automated system while retaining the corresponding funding to support the automated system. Citizens will be able to electronically submit, pay, and receive the requested report via an electronic device. This workflow will greatly increase efficiency and decrease turnaround time to receive basic crash reports.

MISSOURI RAP BACK

PROGRAM (Sections

43.539 & 43.540 RSMo)

Under current law, an entity participating in the Missouri Rap Back Program may request a person’s updated criminal history record if the person has previously had a Missouri and national criminal record review within the previous six years. This act repeals the six-year requirement.

SENATE BILL 138

LOG TRUCK REQUIREMENTS

To read the truly agreed to and finally passed version of Senate Bill 138 in its entirety, follow this link: https:// senate.mo.gov/23info/ pdf-bill/tat/SB138.pdf

This act modifies the requirements of log trucks to have a total weight of up to 109,600 pounds, instead of

105,000 pounds. (Section 304.180 RSMo)

SENATE BILL 167 MEDICAL EXAMINER’S CERTIFICATE

To read the truly agreed to and finally passed version of Senate Bill 167 in its entirety, follow this link: https:// senate.mo.gov/23info/ pdf-bill/tat/SB167.pdf

This bill provides that medical examiner’s certificates for commercial driver’s licenses or instruction permits may be provided to the state by mail, fax, or email, in addition to the means currently available.

SENATE BILL 186

To read the truly agreed to and finally passed version of Senate Bill 186 in its entirety, follow this link: https:// senate.mo.gov/23info/ pdf-bill/tat/SB186.pdf

MISSING CHILDREN (Sections 43.400, 43.401, & 210.795 RSMo)

This act modifies the definition of a “missing child” in the context of law enforcement searches of missing children to include persons under 18 years of age, foster children regardless of age, emancipated minors, homeless youth, or unaccompanied minors.

Any agency, placement provider, including the Children’s Division, parent, or guardian, with the care and custody of a child who is missing shall file a missing child complaint with the appropriate law enforcement agency within two hours of determining the child to be missing. The law enforcement agency shall immediately submit information on the missing child to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

The law enforcement agency shall institute a proper investigation and search for the missing child and maintain contact with the agency or placement provider making the complaint. The missing child’s entry shall not be removed from any database or system until the child is found or the case is closed.

OFFENSE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE IN

THE FIRST DEGREE (Sections 569.010 & 569.100)

This act adds to the offense of property damage in the first degree if such person knowingly damages, modifies, or destroys a teller machine or otherwise makes it inoperable. This offense is a class D felony unless committed for the purpose of executing any scheme or artifice to defraud or obtain any property, the value of which exceeds $750 or the damage to the teller machine exceeds $750, in which case it is a Class C felony. It shall be a Class B felony if committed for the purpose of obtaining the personal financial credentials of another person or if the person has committed a second or subsequent offense of damaging a teller machine.

OFFENSE OF STEALING (Section 570.010 & 570.030 RSMo)

SCHOOLS (Section 571.030 RSMo)

This act provides that a person who is a school officer commissioned by the school board does not commit the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he or she brings a firearm into a school or on a school bus.

OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH TRANSPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK (Section 578.156 RSMo)

Under this act, a person commits the offense of interference with the transportation of livestock if the person knowingly:

(1) Stops or otherwise interferes with a motor vehicle transporting livestock;

(2) Provokes or disturbs livestock when the livestock is confined in a motor vehicle; or

(3) Puts or places a substance on the livestock that affects its health or use.

The offense of interference with the transportation of livestock is a class E felony for the first offense and a class C felony for any subsequent offense. The defendant may assert an affirmative defense of consent by proving by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she had the consent of the owner of the livestock. Additionally, this act shall not apply to law enforcement officers enforcing the law.

PEACE OFFICER BASIC TRAINING (Section 590.040 RSMo)

the director of the Department of Public Safety shall discipline peace officers. This act provides that any peace officer shall be disciplined who:

• Is unable to perform the function of a peace officer with reasonable competency or reasonable safety;

• Has committed any crime or has been convicted in a criminal prosecution under any state laws, any federal laws, or any laws of another country, regardless if a sentence was imposed;

• Has committed any act that involves moral turpitude or a reckless disregard for the safety of the public;

• Has tested positive for a controlled substance without a valid prescription;

• Is subject to an order suspending or revoking a peace officer license from another state, territory, the federal government, or any peace officer licensing authority; or

• Has committed any act of gross misconduct indicating inability to function as a peace officer.

SENATE BILL 398

To read the truly agreed to and finally passed version of Senate Bill 398 in its entirety, follow this link: https:// senate.mo.gov/23info/ pdf-bill/tat/SB398.pdf

tion 304.822 RSMo).

The act creates the “Siddens Bening Hands Free Law,” which prohibits a number of uses of electronic communication devices while operating motor vehicles, as detailed in the act. Among other restrictions, operators of motor vehicles can no longer physically hold or support, with any part of their body, an electronic communication device; write, send, or read any text-based communication; or make a phone call without the use of the hands-free or voice-operated feature or function.

The act specifies penalties for violations of these provisions, including enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, violations occurring in a work zone when workers are present, violations occurring in a school zone, and violations that are the proximate cause of property damage, personal injury, or death.

Law enforcement officers who stop a noncommercial motor vehicle for a violation of these provisions shall inform the operator of the operator’s right to decline a search of their device. No warrant shall be issued to confiscate or access an electronic communication device based on a violation of these provisions unless the violation results in serious injury or death.

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This act adds that the offense of stealing shall be a class C felony if the property stolen is a teller machine or the contents of a teller machine including cash regardless of the value or amount stolen. Additionally, this act adds that the offense of stealing shall be a class E felony if the property stolen is a letter, post card, or package delivered by common carrier.

Under current law, the POST Commission sets a minimum number of basic training hours for licensure for peace officers of no lower than 470 hours and no higher than 600 with certain exceptions as provided in law. This act changes this requirement to be no lower than 600 hours.

DISCIPLINARY

COLLECTION OF SALES TAX BY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS (Sections 144.020 and 144.070 RSMo)

This act provides that following development of the Department of Revenue’s modernized system for vehicle titling and registration, driver licensing, and liens, licensed motor vehicle dealers shall collect and remit to DOR the sales tax due on all motor vehicles the dealer sells.

Violations of these provisions shall not be used to establish probable cause for any other violation, and the provisions of the act shall be subject to racial bias reporting as required by law.

This act preempts local regulation of the use of electronic communication devices by the operators of vehicles.

FIREARMS IN

PROCEDURES

FOR PEACE OFFICERS

(Section 590.080 RSMo)

This act adds additional grounds for when Mighty Mini Warriors Daycare at Seymour Community School District is looking for full-time and part-time daycare associates. Hours will vary from 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.. Experience in a childcare setting is preferred but not necessary. The benefit package includes half off childcare and more. Call 641-898-2291 or email Shannon Starr at shannon.starr@seymourcsd.org for more details.

OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

WHILE USING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

THE HANDS FREE LAW (Sections 304.820 and 304.822 RSMo)

This act repeals the current prohibitions against operation of motor vehicles while using hand-held electronic wireless communications devices (Section 304.820 RSMo), as defined by law, and enacts different prohibitions in lieu thereof (Sec-

Prior to January 1, 2025, a law enforcement officer who stops a noncommercial motor vehicle for a violation of these provisions shall not issue a citation for the violation, and shall only issue a warning.

No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely for a violation of these provisions.

For a detailed list of the restrictions and exceptions to the Siddens Bening Hands Free law, refer to the Senate Bill 398 link above.

Applications Open for 2024 Pork Industry Scholarship

Columbia, Mo.,—

The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2024 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with leaders in Missouri’s pork industry and receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to any technical school, community college, or a four-year institution. The ambassador will not only be awarded a scholarship but will also have many opportunities to increase their knowledge of the pork industry.

The main goal of the Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Program is to promote the Missouri Pork Association and the pork industry at various events. As an ambassador, participants will attend at least six events throughout the year including: University of Missouri Pork Institute, Taste of Elegance, Missouri Pork Classic Golf Tournament, the Governor’s Conference on Ag-

Claudia Nygaard Artist in Residence at PC Fair

riculture, the Missouri State Fair, and the Missouri Pork Expo. Participation in the program will help youth develop strong relationships with both pork producers and allied industry members. Ambassadors will learn about pork production, the industry, and make lifelong connections in the field, and will improve networking, communication, and leadership skills.

To qualify, applicants must be a senior in high school up to a sophomore in college as of January 1st of the year they will begin the program. Applications and three letters of recommendation are due December 15, 2023. For complete details and an application, visit http:// www.mopork.com/ youth/youth-pork-ambassador/. You may also contact Diane Slater, director of communications, at (573) 445-8375, or diane@mopork.com.

The Putnam County Fair and The Bixler 108 Listening Room have teamed up again this year to bring more music and music workshops to the Fair. This year’s artist in residence is Claudia Nygaard, a Nashville singer songwriter who has been delighting audiences all across America with her scrappy, sensual, vulner-

able, honest and witty songwriting, storytelling and performances.

“I first heard Claudia as one of the featured artists at the Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City last year and I knew immediately that we needed to bring her to Unionville. She is an outstanding performer who instantly captures the audience, “ remarked

Tom Keedy, who books the artists for the Bixler and the Fair’s artist in residence program.

Claudia appeared at the Bixler 108 Listening Room in March and turned in one of the best performances of the year and she is coming back for the Putnam County Fair. She will be in the 4-H Building each afternoon on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the fair conducting songwriting workshops for adults and children starting at 1:00 pm and will be performing at 3:00 pm each day.

CLAUDIA’S SCHEDULE AT THE FAIR:

Wednesday, Sept. 6

1:00 pm Songwriting workshop for adults

3:00 pm Claudia Nygaard concert

Thursday, Sept. 7

1:00 pm Song-

writing workshop and program for children

3:00 pm Claudia Nygaard concert

Friday, Sept. 8

1:00 pm Songwriting workshop for adults

2:00 pm Songwriting workshop and program for children

3:00 pm Claudia Nygaard concert

Preregistration for the workshops is not necessary, but if you plan any of the workshops or if you have questions or need other information, please contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or thebixler108@gmail. com.

Up coming shows at The Bixler 108 Listening Room include Rupert Wates on Sept. 15, Jodee Lewis with Pittman and Lorence opening on Sept. 23 and Ryne Doughty on Oct. 1.

“Every human has four endowmentsself-awareness, conscience, independent will, and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.”

--

Stephen Covey ~~~

Nygaard will host workshops on three days during the PC Fair.

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Public Notice

Public notices… Your right to know… and be informed of the function of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed; this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public record and public meetings.

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.

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:

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 caption hereof and the name and address for the attorney for the Plaintiffs is Tara L. Walker, P.O. Box 457, 605 E. 9th Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 16th day of August, 2023 (the date of first publication), Judgment by default will

EZ BLINDS

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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

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

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 16 West, Putnam County, Missouri.

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

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

default will be rendered against you.

WITNESSETH

/s/ Mitzi Shipley, Deputy Clerk

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

Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

ALFALFA REST PERIOD

I know several of you raise alfalfa hay in our area for the quality it produces. I want to remind you that alfalfa does require a rest period and we are coming close to that as I write this article.

The alfalfa rest period in northern Missouri is from September 10 until we get a frost/ freeze or around November 1. This is when the plant makes reserves to keep the plant alive and healthy during the winter. If you do not rest the plant, the chances of winterkill increases and most indications are that we will have a tough winter. This means you should not cut hay or pasture alfalfa during that time period. Afterward, it is fine to cut or pasture it. Alfalfa is a quality feed or income crop so treating the stand well will give you a longer life and more profit. You can learn more on alfalfa at https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g4550.

FARM LEASE UPDATE

There is an important update on the farm lease program I have wrote about the last 2 weeks. The site in Kirksville has been changed due to flooding in their facility.

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

house basement. You can attend the same program on Wednesday, September 13 at the Clark County Courthouse (Kahoka) basement conference room from 1 to 3:30 pm. Pre-registration is required and there is a cost to attend the program (which includes materials and a light snack), 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.

REMINDERS

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! 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.

Since this week is fair week and Ashlyn will be there, the extension office in Unionville will have limited hours. See us at the fair for anything urgent!

THOUGHT: “Hope to see several friends this week at the Putnam County Fair. Hope to enjoy it this year”!

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

A Look Back: Putnam County in the News

The following was excerpted from the August 22, 1923, edition of The Unionville Republican Planned improvements around the town and the county were covered, including a road project that was part of a $1 million state-wide road improvement package. According to Inflation Calculator [www. in2013dollars.com], a million dollars in 1923 is equivalent in purchasing power to approximately $1,787,666,666,.67 today. Voters were being encouraged to vote yes for the bond issue for the sewer, which would be ensured by a tax.

NEW COURTHOUSE PLANS

The plans for the new courthouse building have been finally agreed upon, and these offer a splendid arrangement from several points of view. There are several

unassigned rooms arranged for, which means that the new building is to be erected to take care of any requirements for many years in the future.

The basement will contain, according to the plans, the men’s toilet in the southwest corner. The coal storage room, and the janitor’s room will occupy the remainder of the south side and the east side. Two large unassigned rooms will also be available, and there will also be in the basement a large assembly room 22x46 in size.

The first floor will have the ladies’ toilet and the ladies’ rest room in the southwest corner, and in the southeast corner will be located the office of the county superintendent of schools.

A large room in the northeast corner is unassigned, while the first room west of it will be

occupied by the coroner. In the northwest corner will be the office of the county highway engineer, with two rooms unassigned.

In the southwest corner of the second floor will be located the office of the probate judge, with the office of the county court and county clerk ranged along the south side. In the northeast corner will be the office of the recorder of deeds, and in the northwest corner will be the office of the treasurer, with that of the public administrator just east of it.

The office of the circuit court will be located in the southwest corner of the third floor, with a women’s waiting room and the jury room in the southeast corner. In the northeast corner will be the judge’s room, the stenographer’s room, the grand jury room and a counsel room. The rooms of the sheriff and prosecuting attorney will be located in the northwest corner. In the middle of the rooms on this

American Legion Auxiliary Minutes

The American Legion Auxiliary, Post 34, met August 21, 2023. Present were Colene Knight, Margaret Quigley, Beverly Staggs, Lola Williams, Jan Clark, Mildred Rhoades, Janet Schmidt and Vicki Stewart.

The opening prayer was given by Janet Schmidt. A moment of silence was followed by the pledge and preamble led by Mildred Rhoades.

Mildred called the meeting to order.

Lola Williams gave the treasurer’s report, which was approved.

Rosie Rhoades will mail the membership packets.

Mildred gave a report on the Lucerne Fair.

Boys State Presentation on Thursday night, August 17, at the lodge was appreciated.

In New Business, discussed BBQ at Homecoming October 6 and menu. Men decided to have a free will offering instead of selling tickets. They are selling tickets for the flagpole raffle.

Ron Kinzler will donate the American flag.

Brad Rowland will cook the meat; each lady will also bake four dozen cookies as dessert and put two cookies in a zip lock bag. Several will also prepare 10 pounds

of potatoes for potato salad. We will serve the BBQ meal from 11 AM – 1 PM.

District meeting is September 23 at Mercer.

A new flag will be erected at the park .

The next meeting is September 18.

We will meet in October and decide how the poppy money will be spent.

Be aware or thing of veterans we can send cards to and we will need addresses.

Janet and Mildred conducted the closing. Meeting adjourned.

Bixler 108 Listening Room

Live Music on the Square Performances

2023

Sept 6-8 ~ Putnam County

Fair Claudia Nygaard - Artist in Residence

Sept 15~ (Fri) 7pm Rupert Wates - NY/CO/UK

Sept 23~ (Sat) 7pm Jodee Lewis - Chicago/Osceola,MO ~ Pittman & Lorence opening

Oct 1~ (Sun) 7pm Ryne

Doughty - Iowa Oct 7~ (Sat) 7pm

Caitlin Cannon- Nashville ~ Schuyler Douglas Opening

Oct 8 ~ (Sun) TBD

John Prine Tribute Festival ~ Watch for updates

For more information, go to Bixler 108 Facebook page or Contact: Tom Keedy @ 660.626.7803 or thebixler108@gmail.com

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NEW LIGHTS HELP THE LOOKS OF THINGS

As a sort of experiment the city officials induced three or four local business houses to install an electric light fixture on the outside of their places. The fixtures are identical with the type

used generally in the street lighting system.

The fixtures were ordered and installed in the front of Rachford & Cullum’s Drug Store, the Unionville Granite Works, Comstock Merc. Co., and the Post Office. These give a flood of additional light, which improves the looks of that side of the square [west] immensely. The city offers to furnish the fixtures

and the necessary light for around nine dollars each, the only additional cost being for making the connection and keeping the light gloves supplies. Already there have been several of the fixtures ordered and these will be connected up as soon as possible.

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Putnam County State Bank Rolls Out New Banking App

Starting 09/05/2023, our PCSB One Touch Banking will make your financial journey personal again.

Submitted by Barb Tilden, Putnam County State Bank, IT Manager

Your banking experience should be smooth, secure and the same on all your devices. That’s why on 09/05/2023, Putnam County State Bank will automatically upgrade your account to our PCSB One Touch Banking — free of charge. It’s a seamless enhancement across platforms. So no matter where you are or what device you

want to use, you can:

• VIEW your balances • TRANSFER funds

• SCHEDULE recurring payments

And it’s all in one convenient place. Whether you’re on your laptop, smartphone or tablet, you can stay connected to your account. Here’s what you need to know before our PCSB One Touch Banking upgrade:

• Your username and password for online and mobile banking will stay the same. You’ll need to log in with this information before you can use

features like Touch ID or Face ID. If you don’t remember your login credentials, give us a call.

• When your upgrade is ready to go, our PCSB One Touch Banking will automatically ask you to download the new version.

• If you use bill pay, your existing bill payments and payees will automatically copy to the new system.

Questions? Click here [https://cloud.digitalbankinghub.com] to view FAQs about our PCSB One Touch Banking.

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION

Howard & Cindy Snider

Saturday September 16, 2023 @ 10:00 AM

3223 Edison Road, Seymour, Iowa

We have rented out our farm, and are selling the following: 73 John Deere 4430 Tractor w/ 158 JD Loader/Bucket, D, Quad Shift, Air, Heat, Good Condition; John Deere 4010 D Tractor, Synchro Shift; 2016 Gooseneck 8’ X 24’ Travalum Aluminum Livestock Trailer w/ 2 Center Gates, good condition; 1994 Maxwell 24’ Gooseneck Flat Bed Trailer w/ Beavertail; JD 567 Big Round Baler w/ Net Wrap, 16,000 Bales; H & S Hyd Fold 12 Wheel V Rake; JD 946 MOCO Hay Conditioner; Bale Accumulator; 8’ Bush Hog 3 Pt Brush Cutter; 3 Pt Bale Unroller; Pallet Forks; Loader & 3 Pt Bale Stabbers; 2=Flat 10 Bale Trailers; 24 X 6 Rings Grain Bin; StirAtor w/ Elec Motor & Blower out of Bin; Phoenix H14 40’ Wide Hyd Fold Rotary Harrow; JD 7000 12 Row Planter (30” Rows, Corn/Beans); JD 7000 6 Row Planter (30” Rows, Corn/Beans); Kewanee 15’ Cultipacker; 250 Bu. Gravity Wagon; 4 Sec. Harrow; Chain Link Harrow; Kewanee 9’ Blade; Danhauser Post Hole Digger; Homemade Trailer; Wagon Auger; Transfer Auger; 18.4 X 34 Duals; TRAILER LOAD OF TOOLS/SHOP ITEMS; LARGE SCRAP PILE; Large Anvil; Metal Shop Table; Post Vise on Steel Frame; Tractor Weights; Buffalo 5 Speed Drill Press; Chain Binders & Log Chains; Heavy Duty Hyd Press; Wooden Ladders including Ext Ladder; 2 PARTS BINS ON WALL W/ SOME NEW BOLTS; 3 Solar Fencers; 5 Wooden Feed Bunks; 3 Wooden Mineral Feeders; Old Sinclair Tank Wagon; Old AC Rd Baler AS-IS; Jon Boat; Transfer Pump; Round Metal Stock Tank; Guard Rail; Telephone Pole Posts; Railroad Ties; Antique Tools; Barn Lanterns; Large Antique Tool Display; and many more items.

FOOD TRUCK: BIG COUNTRY CONCESSIONS

Website: www. Demryauction.com

DEMRY AUCTION, LLC

1916 18th St. (Hwy 5) Centerville, Iowa

Janet Demry 641-895-4310 641-856-6408

Tom Demry 641-895-2508

Kristy Demry 641-895-2509

Junior Lawson 641-895-0037 Randy Mulay 641-436-1521

Dalton Ott 563-880-5626

Located: 3 Miles South of the Seymour School on S 60 to Edison Road, Then West ¾ Mile on SOUTH side of road.