10-11-2023 Unionville Republican

“Alice

Car” Makes Appearance At Car Show

Cooper’s

Jeffrey Casady, Neosho, Missouri, stands next to his 1968 Pontiac GTO. The car was bought new by rock legend Alice Cooper. Casady acquired the car after it had traded ownership four times.

The second owner of the car was Cooper’s stage manager who sold it to a museum. Then the car went to a private owner who Casady was able to purchase it from.

Casady is the nephew of Jane and David Halley and the grandson of the late Tom Casady, who many remember as a coach at Unionville High School and later pastor at Broadlawn Baptist Church and Omaha Baptist Church.

Homecoming Royalty

Roger Worley Homecoming Grand Marshall

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Council Tables Action of Demolition Bid

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council was called to order by Mayor Charley Bill Pittman at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 5, 2023, with all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz, Jason Hill] in attendance.

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

4-0.

The council reviewed staff reports. T. J. Payne, Water/Wastewater Superintendent, reported that his department had got a lot done in the past two weeks including setting two water meters, installing new line and locating and repairing a gigantic leak.

City Council ... Cont. to pg. 2

By Calvin Heidenwith

The 2023 Homecoming Grand Marshal is Roger Worley. Roger graduated in 1973 from Putnam County and has been one of the biggest Midget fans ever since.

Roger is married to Beverly Worley who is also a 1973 graduate. They have two kids, Kenneth (Class of 2001) married to Samantha, and Sara Jo (Class of 2004) married to Alex Leffler. Roger and Beverly have 5 grandchildren who they are very proud of; Riley, Randall, Liam, Savannah, and Lira. Riley and Randall are senior student-athletes here at Putnam County.

Roger was a manager on the football team from 1971-1972. Stu Cline was the head coach of that team and he is forever grateful for the opportunity he afforded him. Roger was a part of the 1971 NOMO Conference Champion team that went undefeated in conference, beating North Shelby, Milan, Marceline, and Scotland.

In those 1971 and 1972 seasons, he was also a part of 2 shut-out victories on homecoming. He thinks we can have another this year!

In addition to being a manager on the football team, he was also a two year member of the baseball team.

In 1976, Roger started working at Con-Agra as a meat processor. From 1986 to 2002, Roger had perfect attendance at work. For 16 years and 7 months, Roger never missed a day of work, something he is extremely proud of. He would like to pass on this advice to all of the students, “Attendance is important! You should always try your best to make it to school. You never know what you might miss out on.”

Roger has a tremendous memory when it comes to Midget sports. He can tell you exact scores and stats dating all the way back to 1965, his first Midget football game! It was a 7-0 victory over the Milan Wildcats and Bob

was the one to score the game’s only touchdown. Roger also wanted it to be known that Duane Schnelle, one of his favorite coaches, was on the losing sideline that night.

You would be hard pressed to find a Midget football game over the years that Roger wasn’t in attendance for. We asked Roger to give us some of his all-time favorite Midget memories. In no order, here are his favorites:

● “In 1971 we beat Milan 20-6. We stopped their good running back #30 Mike Cowgill that night. We were ahead 12-6 late in the game and Joe Ream scored a touchdown to ice the game. Bradley Frazier scored the 2 point conversion.”

● “In 1979 we faced a really good Brookfield team. They were tough as nails. We only had 2 first downs the entire night and still won the game 12-9. With 3 minutes left in the game Rick Busby scored on 4th down. We then stopped Brookfield

● “The 1989 team was fun to watch. I got to go down to Faurot Field in Columbia, MO and watch them in the State Championship game. It was in November, the day after Thanksgiving. We lost 17-6 to a good John Borroughs team. That year we went 131. We beat South Shelby 15-13 and Monroe City 24-23. We also beat the Butler Bears 44-20. I’ll never forget the game Reggie Brundage had running the ball against Butler.”

● “In 2000, we beat Fayette 40-14 and my boy Kenneth had a great game. He scored the first touchdown on a long run and he also caught a touchdown in that game. He had 289 yards that night.”

Roger is looking forward to watching more Midget games in the future. He is excited to cheer on his grandson Riley and the football team against Gallatin. We asked him if he had any advice for the team and he said, “I know you can beat them. I think you’ll have a good night if you play hard. I’m guaranteeing a win!”

Roger is beyond excited to be honored as this year’s Grand Marshal. We want to thank him for being such an avid supporter of Putnam County and always being there to cheer on our student-athletes.

Congratulations to the 2023 Putnam County Homecoming Grand Marshal, Roger Worley!

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Roger Worley was selected as the 2023 Homecoming Grand Marshall. Shown with Roger is his son Kenneth driving.

The

Homecoming

age and Queen Haven Seaton were crowned during the Color Day assembly. Photo credit: PC R-I Facebook

Car Show Deemed Success At Park

Unionville Cemetery’s Old Soldier Monument

Organizers saw 102 entries in the “If It Rolls, It Show”. Exhibitors from Iowa and Missouri, as far away as Neosho, Missouri entered cars, trucks, tractor, semis, rat rods and motorcycles. Readers can see many of the entries on our website, NorthMissouriNews.com. Photos will be in our free site as a part of the Courier. Go to ‘Our Pubs’ chose ‘Courier’ then click on the October 11 Car Show tab.

City Council ...

In Old Business, one demolition bid for $95,000 was received from Red Rock Demolition for the building at 1700 Main. The bid was reviewed and tabled.

In New Business, the topic of after hours shut offs and additional fees for reconnects was discussed. The consensus of the council was not to add any additional fees on top of the reconnect fees at this time.

City Treasurer Amy Homann reported that she had consulted with

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counsel regarding use of Economic Development funding for demolition. The fund is not for demolition, but if the city would procure a loan for economic development preparation that could be tied in and economic development funds could be used.

Homann then informed the council that the city had received a $972.70 health insurance rebate. She added that in the past this has been given back to the employees. Purdy mo-

tioned to approve distributing the rebate to employees. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

A request from Family Dollar for a liquor license was reviewed. Hill motioned to approve. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

The Rest is Eternity

Thursday, October 12

Jarrad Clark, Nancy Lewis, Ken Brown, Tyson Summers, Kathy Griffin, Teresa Mothersbaugh, Bradley Scott, Denny Johnson, Maggie

Fishel

Friday, October 13

Jeremy Harlan, Thelma Robbins, Linda Duncan

Saturday, October 14

Terran Grap, Gloria Couchman, David Halley, Joetta Hunt, Chris Welder, Samantha Arrequini, Edie Haffner, Patricia Smith

Sunday, October 15

Ron Hollon, Lea Ann Norris, Molly Knowles, Andrew Wagner

Monday, October 16

Gary Fowler, Armie Millgan, Ryan Davis, Lois Williams, Dee Ann McCormack, Riley Anders

Tuesday, October 17

Pam Hines, Jimmie Tipton, Charles Fowler, Ruscella Sanders, Rich Davis

Wednesday, October 18

Leslie Patterson, Lance Mitchell, Linda Loughead, Jennifer Poole, Cody Quint, Jessica Wood, Crew Klingner

Omaha Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Bible Study for ALL Ages at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.

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

At 5:55 PM, Purdy motioned to enter closed session following a five-minute break as per RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal actions, caused of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys . Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

PC Café Menu on page 9

Earlier the question was raised about the soldier’s monument in the Unionville Cemetery. The following is from the June 28, 1905, Unionville Republican

The statue for the soldier’s monument in the Unionville cemetery is here and was put in place yesterday. The figure is a solider and is about life size, making the monument about fourteen feet in height. It stands in the finest location in the cemetery and is a credit not only to the cemetery and the Post but to the citizens who contributed to the fund that paid for it. The monument faces north, and on the front are chiseled these words: “One Country and One Flag, Thos. G. Wade Post No. 54 Dept. of Mo. G. A. R.” On the reverse side appears the following inscription: “To the Volunteer Soldier of America this Monument is Respectfully Dedicated.”

Geese

Kevin Collins

This is the time of year we start hearing geese flying over. We usually have two land on our pond in the spring and then again in the fall. I

guess we’re a rest stop on their way to wherever they are going. This has been going on for years. There are usually only two and I like to think it’s a married couple flying together. I also like to think that it has been the same pair for all these years. I greet them like two old familiar friends.

When faithful Christians age, they not only know more about God, but they get to know God Himself better. When that is true, we rue the fact that we did not come to know God better sooner. We think or say, “Why did I not know or learn these truths earlier in my Christian life? I could have enjoyed them longer and shared Him more with others.” In my years of ministry, I heard this complaint often.

I call this the “thief on the cross syndrome.” Here is an imaginative story that can help us face this syndrome. The thief on the cross arrives in Paradise filled with joyous wonder at his new-found faith in Jesus. “Oh, my, he thinks this is magnificent. Why did I not come to know Jesus sooner? Think of all the good years I missed. I could have shared this joy with my family and friends. Instead, I wasted my life making myself and those I love miserable.”

When at last he is able to meet the risen Lord, he plans to apologize to Jesus for his errant lifestyle. Before a word comes out of his mouth, Jesus knowing his thoughts exclaims, “Not to worry, friend. We will

enjoy the rest of eternity together.”

You may be struggling with my thief on the cross story. You are thinking, “Why would you concoct a story like that?” Here is why. We have lost our sense of the spiritual. The majority of our Christian service caters to the things of this world. Are you aware the New Testament speaks directly or indirectly on almost every page about the spirit within us. Who you are is not what one sees; that is just a body. The body is temporary. Who we are is within us i.e., what you cannot see.

J.B. Phillips had it right when he said we have become humanists with a tinge of piety. The Christians of the first century were driven by a sense of the spiritual, “One day, maybe sooner than you think, we will go to be with the Lord in heaven.”

To the unbeliever, heaven is a fantasy. It is difficult to communicate. We have no words adequate to describe it. It involves concepts difficult for us---spiritual bodies, living forever, walking with Jesus. But make no mistake, who we are is the spirit (the soul) within us and the proof is in the resurrection of Jesus.

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American Legion Auxiliary Minutes

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 34, met Monday September 18th, 2023, at the American Legion Building. Eight members were present: Jan Clark, Mindy Clark, Mildred Rhoades, Beverly Staggs, Janet Schmidt, Margaret Quigley, Vicky Stewart and Lola Williams.

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

Mildred called the meeting to order. Lola Williams read the treasury report.

Old Business:

A Recap of Boys State was given and the upcoming Annual American Legion Fundraiser October 6th, 2023.

New Business:

The Annual American Legion Fundraiser was discussed and details finalized. The Fundraiser is October 6th, 2023, from 11am -1pm at the American Legion building 110 S. 18th St. BBQ will be served with potato salad, baked beans,

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cookies and drinks.

“Drive-thru” available as well. It will be a free will donation event. Also, the American Legion is selling tickets to win a flagpole and an American Flag. All donations will go to support Veteran Sponsored Projects and is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.

The meeting in October will be focused on how the poppy money will be spent for Veteran sponsored programs.

The topic of Christmas cards was discussed and updated our list of active military men and women. If anyone knows of new active service men/women that Christmas cards can be sent to, please proved us addresses, also if any members have retired.

The next meeting is to be held October 16th, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Legion building.

Vicky Stewart draped the Charter in memory of her mother, Irene Steele and Janet gave a prayer for Irene. The meeting was closed by Mildred and the closing prayer was given by Janet.

Respectfully submitted, Mindy Clark

Missouri ranks 10th in the country for potential vehicle collisions with animals

JEFFERSON CITY

– Fall has arrived, and that means more wild animals, especially deer, are on the move as cooler temperatures begin to settle in and nights become longer.

The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals on Missouri roadways throughout the fall months.

“Shorter days mean motorists are driving in the dark more often and when deer are more active,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Director Natalie Roark. “This leads to a peak of vehicle collisions involving deer and other wildlife from mid-October through the end of November.”

Missouri has continued to climb the ranks for deer collisions. According to State Farm Insurance, the Show-Me State now ranks 10th in the country for potential animal collisions – up from 14th last year –with a 1 in 80 chance of hitting an animal while driving. MoDOT maintains nearly 34,000 miles of highways, putting Missouri 7th nationally in state highway miles.

In 2022, Missouri drivers experienced 3,699 crashes involving a deer. One deer strike occurred approximately every 2 hours and 20 minutes in the state. In these crashes, there were 5 fatalities and 424 people were injured.

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of their vehicles, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and regularly scan both sides of the roadway.

According to Missouri Law, an individual who has struck and killed a deer with their vehicle may claim the deer carcass if written authorization to possess the deer is granted by a Missouri Department of Conservation agent. The Wildlife Disposition Form is free, but the MDC must be contacted to obtain the permit.

Scotland Co. Rotary Hosts Schuyler County Historical Society Representative

Drivers should never swerve to avoid animals in the road, as it can cause loss of control

If a deer is struck along a state-maintained road and is completely off the roadway, MoDOT will not pick it up unless it impedes mail delivery or is in a neighborhood, especially at or near a bus stop. If a deer is located on the shoulder, MoDOT will address the deer during normal work hours. MoDOT crews are not called out after hours to remove an item unless it is a road safety hazard in a driving lane. MoDOT does not have specialized crews assigned to remove dead animals from the roadway and does not contract out any roadkill removal. Do not jeopardize your safety to remove an animal in a high traffic area. Notify MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Crews will address any deer, animal or debris on a highway that is a safety hazard, meaning that the item is in the driving or passing lane, or partially in either lane or on the shoulder. Crews will drag the carcass to the outer portion of the roadside, outside any active drainage ditch or channel.

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Submitted by Alisa Kiger Sandra Redding, Vice President and Past President of the Schuyler County Historical Society presented a program to the members of the Rotary Club of Scotland County on October 4, 2023. Ms. Redding set up a small display for Rotary members to look over as she talked about the Rotary International travels and influence of Harold Duane Middleton, known as “H. Middleton”. The display of items Ms. Redding brought with her were from Mr. Middleton’s travels and involvement with Rotary. These items were donated to the His-

torical Society. He had extensively traveled the world as a very active Rotarian. Additionally, Ms. Redding talked about the William Preston Hall Home in Lancaster which serves as the Schuyler County Historical Society Museum. This home belonged to William Preston Hall (b. 1864, d. 1932) who had no formal education but yet, he was a showman, businessman, and circus impresario . Hall was a circus owner and animal broker in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Rotary District 6040 Assistant Governor, Ron

Kinzler, from the Putnam County Rotary Club also attended the meeting.

Sandra Redding, Vice President and Past President of the Schuyler County Historical Society presented a program to the members of the Rotary Club of Scotland County on October 4, 2023. Pictured with Ms. Redding (right) is local Rotarian Jeff Behrens (left). Submitted by Alisa Kigar

Dr. Harlo Donelson, charter member of the Rotary Club of Scotland County, takes time to enjoy the late H. Middleton’s Rotary memorabilia displayed at the Rotary meeting in Memphis on October 4, 2023. Sandra Redding from the Schuyler County Historical Society brought the display to Memphis when she spoke at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Scotland County. Submitted by Alisa Kigar

Betty Ruth (Casady) Newcomb

Church of Christ, at Osceola, Iowa.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents, and a brother P.R.

She is survived by her two sons Gene (Lucy), and Doug; her brother Ted (Van) Casady of Macon, Missouri; grandchildren, Nicole, Doug Jr., and Mallory as well as other relatives.

Missouri Livestock Symposium Offers Photo Contest

Send us your best snapshots of Missouri farm life and enter this year’s Missouri Livestock Symposium photo contest. Entries are due October 31, 2023.

The contest is open to amateur photographers in the state of Missouri. Photographers may submit up to three (3) entries. Entries must show some aspect of agriculture including farm life, farm scenes, and/or livestock.

Missouri Livestock Symposium committee members will select the top photo from all photos correctly submitted by the deadline. The winning photo will be recognized at the evening program of the Missouri Livestock Symposium on Friday, December 2, 2022 and will also appear on the cover of the Missouri Livestock Symposium program book.

al trade show, and free meals provided by our state’s finest commodity groups. There is no cost to attend and no pre-registration is required.

For more informa-

tion on the Missouri Livestock Symposium, please visit our website at https://missourilivestock.com/, our Facebook page, or call 660665-9866.

PC R-I Band Marches to a Successful Season

In addition to performing at football games and pumping up the fans at pep rallies, the Putnam County R-I Band has been competing successfully this fall in marching and field show competitions.

Betty Ruth (Casady) Newcomb, 86, daughter of Lawrence Angus and Bessie (Baldwin) Casady was born February 9, 1937, in Livonia Missouri. She passed away October 1, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center, West Des Moines, IA, following a brief illness.

Betty graduated from High School in Livonia, MO, in 1955. On April 15, 1960, Betty was united in marriage to Harold Eugene Newcomb in Kirksville Missouri, and to this union two sons were born: Gene and Doug. She worked at Furnas Electric/Siemens where she retired. Betty was a member of the

Graveside services were held at the Lone Pine Cemetery near Unionville, Missouri, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Michael Becker officiated the service with music “Love Me Tender” and “Precious Memories.” Casket bearers were Gene Newcomb, Doug Newcomb, Richard Casady, Philip Casady, Nicole Newcomb, and Doug Newcomb, Jr. Interment was at the Lone Pine cemetery. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to the family to be used for charitable causes and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Submit your entries to missourilivestock@ gmail.com. Include your name, complete address, phone, age, the title of the photo, and a little bit about your photo in the email. Photos must be 8.5 x 11 inches and in portrait orientation. Please submit photos in jpg format with a minimum of 300 dpi. Full contest guidelines can be found on the website at https:// missourilivestock.com/ photo-contest.

Photos entered into the contest can be found on the Symposium’s Flickr stream at https:// www.fl ickr.com/photos/ missourilivestock/ and on their Facebook page.

The Missouri Livestock Symposium is the premier educational event and trade show for livestock producers. The event is held December 1 & 2, 2023 at the William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville, MO. We feature nationally known speakers covering timely topics, a large agricultur-

On Saturday, September 30, the high school band placed second at Pancake Day in Centerville. The Middle School band captured third place.

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On Saturday, October 7, the band placed third in both the parade and field show competitions at the 32nd Parade of Champions in Kahoka. Twenty bands were entered in the annual event. The auxiliary earned a first place 1A special score.

On Saturday, October 14, the band will be competing in Shelbina.

Congratulations!

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finally gave up and declared defeat. While this might be a defeat for the White House, it’s a huge win for the American people. We can’t afford to continue President Biden’s reckless open border policies. Under his leadership—or lack thereof—every state has

become a border state. This isn’t just a Texas and Arizona problem. It’s a problem for New York and Missouri. It’s a problem for our entire country, and it’s a problem Americans need to unite to fix.

Sincerely, Sam Graves

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MDC Prescribed Burn Workshop in Schuyler Co. Oct. 21

Participants will learn how to use prescribed burning for land management.

LANCASTER, Mo.

– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to a prescribed burn workshop Oct. 21 at the Schuyler Counter USDA office in Lancaster. This event will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 3 p.m.

Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information on how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for land management.

Registration for this event is required and can be done at https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4eG.

Upon registration, par-

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ticipants will be given a link to the virtual/online portion of the prescribed burn course. This online course is a mandatory prerequisite to the workshop, and there is a $25 fee to complete the online learning. Participants are asked to bring their certificate of completion to the workshop.

A demonstration burn will be conducted at the workshop if weather allows, so please dress accordingly with leather boots, leather gloves, and a long sleeve shirt and pants made of natural fibers such as cotton or wool.

Questions about this event can be sent to Andy Cowell at Andrew. cowell@mdc.mo.gov or by phone at (573) 355-4787. The Schuyler County USDA office is located at 205 South Green Street in Lancaster.

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National Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Preventing Kitchen Fires

JEFFERSON CITY –

Across the U.S., interest in cooking and testing out new recipes in the kitchen have risen dramatically in recent years. The fire service says it’s time to see a similar increase in interest in preventing kitchen fires, and that’s why the theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.” National Fire Prevention Week is from Oct. 8-14, 2023.

“Cooking fires account for about one-half of all home fires across the nation,” State Fire Marshal Tim Bean said. “Most of these fires could be eliminated by making a few simple things standard operating procedure in the kitchen. Let’s start with remaining in the kitchen when cooking, protecting against fires that start with grease, and having an easily accessible fire extinguisher in the kitchen.”

Fire Marshal Bean shared these tips:

*Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool.

*Keep your cooking area clean. Do not let grease build up on the range top, toaster oven or in the oven.

*Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stovetop.

*Turn pot handles

toward the back of the stove. This helps prevent spills that can start fires.

*Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.

*If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.

*You have to be alert when cooking. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy.

According to U.S. Fire Administration estimates, in 2021 in the U.S. there were 353,500 residential fires, 2,840 death and 11,400 injuries in residential fires. Losses were estimated at almost $8.6 billion.

As a reminder, the end of Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, when clocks are adjusted to “fall back” an hour, can serve as an easy reminder to change smoke and CO alarm batteries once a year. Remember, when you change the time, change the batteries. Always have properly installed and maintained smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

More tips on a variety of fire safety topics are available on the Division of Fire Safety website at: https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/ safetytips/.

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Butch Williams (L) congratulates Wayne Duncan drawing winner of the American flag and flag pole. Photo credit: Mindy Clark

(L to R) Jeff Knight and Butch Williams work on shredding the barbecue pork served at the annual American Legion fundraising meal held on Homecoming. Photo credit: Mindy Clark

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Midgets Win! Midgets Win!

Putnam County takes advantage of Gallatin errors to capture the win

ets scored and Hendee tacked on the two-point conversion for a 16-8 lead.

Gallatin started their next drive on the 24 and moved the ball to the 39 before throwing an interception caught by Diego Lopez who ran it back for a touchdown. Riediger ran the two-point conversion for a 24-8 lead for Putnam County.

Trace Halley on the move during Putnam County’s first drive of the game. Halley gets a key block from Ryan Birkholtz.

Following a six-game losing streak, Putnam County hit the jackpot with a 52-8 win over the Gallatin Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs took the opening kick-off and fumbled on their first possession.

Putnam County’s Tristen Hendee was there for the recovery to give the Midgets possession on the 26-yard line. A minute-and-a half later Trace Halley ran into the endzone for the touchdown. Hendee carried to ball for a successful twopoint conversion and the Midgets led 8-0 with 9:50 on the clock.

The Bulldogs were forced to punt on fourthand-seven after getting a first down. A flag on the Midgets stalled their next drive and they were forced to punt as well.

The first quarter ended with the Midgets on top 8-0 with Gallatin

knocking on the endzone, first-and-goal on the four yardline.

Gallatin punched the ball in at the 11:33 mark to tie the game at eight points apiece.

Quarterback Trace Riediger and Hendee each had 20 yard runs to fire the Midget offense, getting their team to a first-and-goal at the three yardline. The Midg-

Gallatin fumbled the ball on the kickoff and Putnam County recovered on the 16 yard line. The converted a thirdand-four to get to the four yardline. Jude Watt took the ball to the endzone with 1:56 in the first half. The two-point conversion was successful for a 32-8 lead.

Gallatin went four and out, punting to the Midget 40 yardline. Halley capped the 60 yard drive with a five yard pass from Riediger to score with 18 seconds left on the clock. Watt completed the play with the two-

point conversion for a half-time score 40-8.

The Midgets’ first possession in the third quarter was thwarted by a bad snap and they punted on fourth-and-19.

The Bulldogs went to the air one too many times as Riediger came down with the interception.

The clock ran out on the Midgets in the third with Putnam County on the 25 yardline facing a third-and-eight.

The Midgets converted and then reached the

11 yardline from where Hendee carried to the endzone for the touchdown. Hendee’s twopoint conversion attempt was stopped, and the Midgets led 46-8. Putnam County would score once more with their JV for the 52-8 win.

The Midgets will travel to the Cemetery Bowl as they face the Wolverines of Maysville. Maysville lost to Trenton Friday night 3424.

Jacob Daniels with the tackle.

Logan Jones (54) fights off a Bulldog defender.

Kollin Huse (45) goes for the tackle with a little help from his teammates.

Over… Around… and Through… Tristen Hendee did all three as he clears this defender Friday night.

District Softball This Week at Trenton

The 2023 Class 2, District 6, Softball Tournament begins in Trenton on Thursday, October 12.

Four seed Putnam County faces off with five seed Brookfield at 5 PM on the 12th. Two seed Marceline and seven seed Milan also play at 5 PM on the 12th. The final game of the evening is between third seed Trenton and sixth seed Penney.

The winner of the Putnam County vs

Brookfield match will face the one seed South Harrison Lady Bulldogs on Saturday, October 14, at 10 AM. The winners of the Marceline/Milan and Trenton/Penney games will play at 12 PM on October 14. The winners of the October 14th games will play in the finals on October 16 at 5:30 PM.

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Midgets Defeat Scotland Co., 10-9 in Schuyler Tourney

move to the consolation round.

Putnam County jumped to a 5-0 lead in the first inning. Scotland County answered with five runs of their own in the second, but PC put an additional three on the board that inning bringing the score to PC 8, SC 5 after two innings of play.

The Midgets added a run in the third. Scotland County threatened in the fifth, scoring three runs to bring the score to PC 9, SC 8. Both teams scored a run in the sixth, with the Midgets prevailing for the win.

Jenna Knowles and Alivia Harlan led the

team in hits with two each and Knowles added an RBI. Other hits came from Karley Seaton who added an RBI, Allise Perkins who also added an RBI and Maddison Beals. Jordynn McLain accounted for the other RBI.

Knowles and Gilworth led the team in stolen bases with three. Alivia and Avigail Harland both stole two bases. Perkins, Seaton and Quinn Webb each tallied one stolen base.

The Midgets’ 10 runs came on 7 hits and they left 7 runners stranded. Scotland’s nine runs came on 9 hits and they left 4 stranded.

Lady Midgets Win 11-6 at Gilman City

The Lady Midgets were on the road again on October 3 at Gilman City to play the Lady Hawks.

After going scoreless in the first inning and sitting with two outs, the Midgets batted through the order, putting five runs on the board. The two-out rally began when Avery Gilworth reached on an error. She advanced on Traylen Brundage’s single and both advanced on Maddison Beals single. Quinn Webb then reached on a walk, followed by Avigail Harlan

connecting for a single. Their next score came in the fourth when Brundage scored after reaching on a single. The Midgets went on to add four more in the fifth when Jenna Knowles scored after reaching on a walk, Allise Perkins scored after reaching on a double, Gilworth scored after reaching on a single and Quinn Webb scored after hitting a double. Alivia Harlan scored the Midgets’ final run in the sixth inning to help secure the Midgets’ 11-6 victory, improving their record to 17-7.

batters faced and error-free fielding accounted for the rest of the outs.

Midgets hits came from Seaton with a single in the third, Perkins with a double in the third, Traylen Brundage with a single in the second, Avigail Harlan with a single

in the fourth and Alivia Harlan with a double in the third. PC two runs came on five hits and they left seven runners stranded. Brookfield’s one run came on five hits and they left five runners stranded.

Second baseman Avery Gilworth fields and throws to Maddison Beals on first

After getting shut out by Canton in the first round of play at the Schuyler County

Tournament, the Lady Midgets came back and defeated Scotland County in round two 10-9 to

Lady Midgets Defeat Brookfield, 2-1

On October 2, the Lady Midgets were on the road at Brookfield to face the Lady Bulldogs. The game went scoreless until the third inning, when PC put a pair of runs on the board with Karley Seaton and Allise Perkins scoring. These

were to be the only runs scored by the Midgets, but they held the Bulldogs scoreless until the sixth inning when they were able to put one run up, giving the Midgets the 2-1 win.

Midget pitching issued nine strikes on 26

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Rotarian Ron Kinzler presented the high school Rotary Student of the Month Awards to Tayla Turner and Mahlon Gingerich. Kinley Ballard was presented the elementary Rotary Student of the Month award by Rotary President Mary Comstock

for the third out in the top of the fifth inning against Canton in the Schuyler County Tournament. Gilworth made a catch earlier in the inning for two outs.

Bourbon and Williams Back to Back at the Bixler

audience attention under a musical spell. His music would not have been out of place in the courts of Emperors and Kings.

Claude Bourbon kicks off weekend performances at the Bixler 108 Listening Room on Saturday, October 14. Submitted by Tom Keedy

Submitted by Tom Keedy

Two of the best guitar players that are currently touring the United States will be at The Bixler 108 Listening Room this weekend. Claude Bourbon appears on Saturday Oct. 14, followed by Jack Williams, with Brenda Knight opening the show, on Sunday, Oct. 15. Show time is 7 pm each evening.

Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories. His style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play. His unique style and sound is simply called “Claude”. Bourbon weaves his songs through the audience as if on a journey through life taking in different flavors of Europe and beyond... from classical openings, across a whole continent of cultural roots, holding

The music of Jack Williams, rooted in his native South Carolina, is shaped by a long career of playing folk, rock, jazz, R&B, classical and the popular music of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He is counted among the most dynamic performers on today’s “folk” circuit –“…one of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I’ve ever encountered”, said Dave Humphreys of TwoWay Street Coffeehouse in Downer’s Grove, IL. Jack is considered a “musician’s musician,” an uncommonly unique guitarist, a writer of vivid songs with a strong sense of place, and a storyteller in an old Southern tradition who further illustrates each tale with his guitar. In addition to his solo career, as a guitarist he has accompanied such

luminaries as Tom Paxton, Mickey Newbury and Harry Nilsson. Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) called Jack “… the best guitar player I’ve ever heard…” As a hired-gun guitarist in the Deep South of the Civil Rights-Easy Rider 60’s, Jack’s bands accompanied the likes of John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Turner, Jerry Butler, Hank Ballard, the Shirelles, and the Del-Vikings. Jack Williams’ music, enriched from these varied influences, is a truly All-American Southern music.

Local singer, Brenda Knight will be opening the show for Jack Williams on the 15th. Patsy Cline would have been impressed if she could have heard Brenda sing. It will be worth coming out just to hear Brenda, but you also get to enjoy Jack Williams the same night.

Claude Bourbon and Jack Williams can easily be found on the internet if you want to learn more about them and sample some of their songs before they come to the Bixler, but the best bet is to come hear them live at the Bixler. There is no admission charge,

Back in the Day

although donations to help support these musicians and live music are gratefully accepted. For additional information go to The Bixler 108 Facebook page or contact Tom Keedy at 660626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail.com.

By Ross Malone

October 11, 2014

– A couple in Weldon Spring who were forced out of their new luxury home by an infestation of 4000-5000 brown recluse spiders won a suit for damages because the former owners did not tell them about the spiders.

October 12, 1912 –Work began on the Little River Drainage District. This project drained the mosquito-infested marshes of Southeast Missouri and created a huge area of productive farm land.

October 13, 1834 – A road was built connecting the Village of Carondelet to a Meramec River ferry owned by the LeMais family. Today that road is the LeMay Ferry Road.

October 14, 1914 –

Ben Shepley of Poplar Bluff was boarding with a family in that town when he found out that the lady of the house was his sister. They had been

separated in childhood over 40 years earlier.

October 15, 1915 –Laclede County teachers were meeting and discussing ways to prevent whispering and note-writing.

October 16, 1912 –

After starting 35 residential fires in Springfield, the arsonist turned herself in on this day. She was eleven years-old.

October 17, 1890 –There was a meeting of students at the University of Missouri for the purpose of organizing a school football team. From this, an arrangement was made with “Washington College” in St. Louis for a game on or about Thanksgiving Day. From this meeting, a committee was also formed to choose some uniforms and try to collect some money to support the team.

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Local artist Brenda Knight will open for Jack Williams on Sunday, October 15, at the Bixler 108. Submitted by Tom Keedy

Jack Williams is the featured performer at the Bixler 108 Listening Room on Sunday, October 15. Submitted by Tom Keedy

NEMR employees participated in the Foundation for Rural Services (FRS) Annual 5K walk/run. The national event raises money to send students on an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C.and helps fund the FRS scholarship program. Students wanting to apply should call Justin Simmons at 660-874-4111. Pictured L to R: Michele Gillespie, Jennifer Chrisman, Justin Simmons, Jared Kray, Gracey Gordon, and Lori Fleshman. Submitted by Jennifer Chrisman, NEMR Marketing & Sales Manager

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Friday, October 13 BUFFET, Hot Turkey,

Unionville Rotary Donates Shoes to PC R-I

Twenty-three pairs of good quality, brand new shoes were presented to PC R-I by the Unionville Rotary Club. Shown are (l-r) Brian Mayer, Mary Comstock, Lindsey Hague, Ron Kinzler, and Blane Robinson. Good shoes are always a need for school children and Rotarians reserved the shoes from the spring Shoes for Orphan Souls drive to be donated locally.

Williams Shares Experiences as a Pilot with Rotary

Mashed Potatoes, Yankee Green Beans, Assorted Fruit & Desserts

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Tuesday, October 17 Marinated Chicken Breast, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas/Carrots, Fruit Salad

Wednesday, October 18 SALAD BAR, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Fresh Fruit

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Jared Williams spoke to Rotarians about his 17 years of flying passenger jets. For the past four years he has been flying the 787 Dreamliner to Europe and Asia. Jared began taking lessons at age 11. He said, “If it’s your passion, you can learn anything.” Members of the high school softball team were also guests of Rotary. Pictured l-r are Haylie Graham, Kaylynn Kneedler, Jared Williams, Haven Seaton, Karley Seaton, Carli Robison. Photo credit: Mary Comstock

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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 PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of ) ROGER DEE WESSEL, Deceased ) )

Case No: 23AJ- ) PR00016 )

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted

(Supervised Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROGER DEE WESSEL, Decedent:

On October 4, 2023, the following individuals were appointed the personal representatives of the estate of ROGER DEE WESSEL, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri.

The personal representatives’ names and addresses are: Beverly Sue Worley, 522 S. 19th Street, Unionville, MO 63565; Brenda Lou Rowland, 16395 State Hwy YY, Unionville, MO 63565; and Ronnie Wessel, 12132 Old 79, New London, MO 63459.

The personal representatives’ attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Jessica Rooks, The Rooks Law Firm, LLC, 2211 East Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO 63501, (660) 627-3369.

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 six-month 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: 05-MAY-2023

Date of first publication: October 11, 2023

LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk

By: /s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Probate Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. 10/11,10/18,10/25,11/1

Chaos

Dear Friend, Things in Washington, DC, might seem a little chaotic right now. We avoided a government shutdown, but now, there’s no Speaker of the House. That’s stalled things momentarily. Next week, we’ll start the process of electing a new Speaker—a process I know we’ll emerge from stronger and more focused than ever on cutting inflation and securing our border.

While things might seem chaotic in Washington, it’s nothing compared to what’s happening at our southern border. There have been more than 6 million illegal border crossings since President Biden took office. For perspective, there are only about 6.1 million people in the entire state of Missouri. It’s absolutely unprecedented what we’re seeing at the border right now.

That’s caused problems not just for border states, but communities all over the country.

Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

EXTENSION POSITIONS AND STATUS

I get questions every time I am out and about related to extension positions and their current status. Although I am retired and not in charge, I will try and bring you up-to-date as much as I can.

Even the liberal Governor of New York, who after years of supporting sanctuary state policies, has admitted the border is “too open” and we need “a limit on who can come across the border.” I hate to break it to her, but we’ve had a limit for years. That’s why we have immigration laws. We just need to start enforcing those laws, which President Biden refuses to do.

We have gotten some good news. After years of wasting billions of dollars to not continue construction of the border wall, President Biden finally started construction on 20 miles of border wall.

This wasn’t his choice. Congress passed legislation to build more border wall by the end of 2023. After years of delaying and trying to reappropriate the funds for Green New Deal projects and other nonsense, the President

Graves ... Cont. to pg. 4

I hope all of you know by now or have met Ashlyn Stout, the person in Putnam County. Her title and work are 50% Office Manager and 50% Youth Program Associate or YPA. 4-H enrollment is going on now so she is very busy with that and all the office duties. Many of you are also aware that the full-time (100%) Youth Development position is open and has yet to be filled. If you know of anyone interested either here or might like to move back, it has benefits and would primarily work in Putnam, Sullivan, Schuyler and Adair counties. You can apply online at Career opportunities with MU Extension | MU Extension (missouri.edu) and scroll to the Putnam position. They list a masters degree as needed but please apply if interested if you have a B.S.

The Ag position and Putnam and a Sullivan County position are not listed yet and most likely will not be until the Youth one is. Contact that website or the local office (947-2705) to learn more.

END OF GARDEN YEAR

Our gardening year is almost over for 2023

and there are some facts to know, (1) Composting is a good practice but remember not to compost diseased plants such as tomato or potato vines. Some diseases overwinter. (2) If you have an area of your garden with problems, take a soil test and see the fertility. Garden soil tests should be done every 3 or 4 years at least. (3) Do not forget to rotate some garden crops next year to avoid diseases. Again, tomatoes, potatoes and sweet corn should not be in the same place every year. Soil tests cost $25 at the extension office and need around a pint of soil.

REMINDERS

The “Market on the Square” is still going strong every Saturday morning on the west side of the Unionville square. However, this is normally the last month for most markets so go while you can. There continue to be vegetables (tomatoes, zucchinis, squash, etc.) fruits (apples, watermelons, pumpkins, etc.), baked goods and many other products (honey, farm fresh eggs, etc.) so take advantage whether here in Unionville or other locations.

Remember the time to sign-up for 4-H is now in Putnam County and going on now in the other counties. Contact your county office (947-2705) if you want more information.

THOUGHT: “Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you”!

HOMECOMING 2023 PARADE SNAPSHOTS

Unionville First Christian Church

Sunday Services ~ 8:30 am, 10:45 am & 6 pm

Sunday School ~ 9:45 am

Weekly Fellowship:

Monday ~ Ladies Quilting ~ 9 am

Monday Night Bible Study ~ 6 pm

Tuesday ~ Ladies Bible Study ~ 9:45 am

Wednesday ~ Bible Studies ~ 6 & 6:30 pm

*Serving a meal before Bible Studies ~ 5:30 pm

God loves us in spite of our sin. Join us to learn how to begin the repentance process today.

Homecoming Parade 2023: Clockwise from above -- American Legion Color Guard, Senior Class Float [Mario Bros.], Junior Class Float, [Mario Bros.], Sophomore Class Float [Pacman], Freshman Float, and PC Football.