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PC Hospital Now Oﬀers 3-D Mammography

Tiﬀany Trent, PC Memorial Hospital Radiology Dept., pictured with the hospital’s new 3-D Mammography machine, which is more comfortable for the patient and provides better imaging. The hospital hosted an mammography open house on Friday, October 18, with cookies, door prizes and important breast cancer screening information. Call 660-947-9233 to schedule an appointment for 3-D mammography.

City Council Addresses a Full Agenda

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 17, with all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill] in attendance.

John Nilges, Byrne & Jones addressed the council regarding progress in the lead line survey and a proposed change order contract. The change order will allow the project to pursue the customer side and any lead line replacement will be 100% funded by DNR. Nilges informed the council that every customer with galvanized or unknown lines would be receiving a letter from the EPA and offered tips for answering questions regarding the letter. Nilges reported that there was only one lead line on the city side and it has already been replaced.

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

In staff reports, T. J. Payne, Water/Wastewater Department, gave an update on projects and McCalment. He reported the toilets and faucets at McCalment had been replaced.

In his report, Mayor Pittman questioned the

PC Cheer Advances to State

The Missouri Cheerleaders Coaches Association congratulates the varsity cheerleaders from Putnam County High School on their advancement to the Missouri State Cheerleading Championships. The Putnam County Cheerleaders became eligible for this opportunity by winning the 1st place title in the 1A Small-Division at the Kansas City Regional Competition hosted at Liberty High School. This win makes the 6th consecutive Regional Championship. The Missouri State Cheerleading Championships will be held on November 2, 2024, at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Congratulations to Putnam County Cheerleaders on all their hard work and dedication. Front Row - Bailey D., Allise P., Gretchen D., and Trinity A. Back Row - Alivia R., Hannah J., Emily N., Alivia H., Quinn W., Bryanna P., Keelee H., and Bela L. Submitted by Lisa Stobbe, Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Car Show Proceeds Donated

Notes

4H & FFA Livestock Rules Meetiing will be held on Wednesday November 6th at 6:00 pm at the 4H building at the Fairgrounds, Unionville.

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lack of follow up on the airport letters. Police Chief Mathes will follow up on the letters. The matter was discussed, with Purdy pointing our they may need an attorney. Tabled until next meeting.

In old business, the engineer’s report on 1702 Main and demolition at 1700 Main were discussed. Mayor Pittman informed the council that Red Rock Demolition will be ready to start in two weeks.

Tom Keedy, representing Jim Garrett, regarding 1702 Main, discussed work that needs to be done to make the Garrett building secure during demolition of 1700 Main. He stated that they would be willing to give permission for the access to the Garret building to protect it once the city signed a contract.

The council was not in favor of signing any type of contract and pointed out that they were requesting permission to get on the building in order to protect it. A lengthy and at times heated discussion followed. Mayor Pittman will have the owner of Red Rock meet with Keedy and Garrett prior to demolition.

Proceeds from the

Ministerial Alliance receiving $750. Pictured (L to R): Steve Pearson, Mandy Tipton and Rick Adkins.

If It Rolls, It Shows Winners

Best in Show – 1969 Ford Mustang, Jason McElvain

Class I, Cars through 1980 – first Jim Robinson, second Mark A. Grgurich, third Sam A. Wilty

Class II, Cars 19511980 – first Ron Ross, second Jack Plishy, third Jean Fenton

Class III, Cars 1981 and Up – first Gordon Swenson, second Leif Graham, third Eric Johnson

Class IV, Pickups Through 1950 – first Phil and Tammy Prater, second Jim Gesualdo, third

Mike McClure

Class V – Pickups 1951 to 1980 – first James West, second, Joe Lowry, third, Mike McClure

Class VI – Pickup 1980 and Up – first Grant Boyd, second Jeremy Leﬂer, third Bruce Snyder

Class VII – Street Rods – first Gill Gesualdo, second, Rick Gooden, third, Paul Steen

Class VIII – Rat Rods – first Lynn Lewis, second Mike McClure, third Rick McClure

Class IX – Motorcycles – first Tim Moore,

second Angie Parham, third Tim Moore

Class X – Semis – first Houston Moore, second Gerald Mullenix

Class XI – Tractors – first Gary McCloud, second Rod Stottlemyre, third Charlie Fowler

Class XII – High School – first Caleb

Murphy

Class XIII – Misc. – second Lucas Payne, third Jamie Lewis

Oldest Participant –Gerald Mullenix

Youngest Participant – Owen Pearson

Friday, November 1st, 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. Friday, November 1st 11am till everyone is seen a councilor from the Kansas City Vets Center will be present. The Vet Center helps with Readjustment, PTSD, and Depression Counseling. Friday, November 1st, 9am to 2pm Missouri Veterans Commission will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and Monday, November 4th, 9 am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. Monday, November 11th, 6am to 2pm HyVee Food in Trenton A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. Hy-Vee provides a free breakfast to Veterans 6am to 10am. Friday, November 15th, 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present

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If It Rolls, It Shows, car show held in Unionville on October 5 were donated with both the PC R-I School Pantry and the

Patricia Carter

Patricia Joye Carter, age 82, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Patricia was born on January 9, 1942, in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of Winfred and Lydia (MacGuire) Edwards. She was raised in Georgia and following graduation attended West Georgia College, earning her degree in Education. Patricia was united in marriage to Russell Carter in College Park, GA, on July 2, 1965. The couple lived in Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan and later settled in Unionville, MO, where they operated Putnam County Manufacturing from 1990 until they retired. They loved traveling and enjoyed spending their winters in the southern states. Patricia also enjoyed reading,

golfing, playing bridge and gardening. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Unionville.

Patricia is survived by her husband Russell Carter of Unionville, MO; her son Dean Carter, his wife Cindi, and their daughter Elise of Kansas City, MO; and her son Ryan Carter of Rochester Hills, MI; her brother Ray Edwards and his wife Betty of Athens, GA; and her sisters Linda Otwell and her husband George, Sandra Holcomb, and Nancy Bach and her husband Jake, all of Marysville, TN; her brothers-in-law

Curtis Carter and his wife Jean of Milwaukee, WI, and Mike Bowes of Knoxville, IA; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister-in-law Sandy Bowes.

A private family burial will take place at the Oakland Cemetery in Moulton, IA. In lieu of ﬂowers contributions can be given in her name to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund for Alzheimer’s Research (www.CureALZ.org).

Casady Luscan Funeral Solutions is honored to care for and minister to the Carter family at this time.

Marjorie Ann Norman

Marjorie Ann Norman, 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Benton House of Lenexa. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas. A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Foundation or Dementia Society. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome. com

Marjorie was born September 13, 1938, in Kirksville, Missouri, to William Fetters and Rita (Adams) Fetters. She married Cecil Leroy Norman in Midway, Missour,i on August 1, 1954. Marjorie worked at customer service in the grocery business. She was very dedicated to her work. Marjorie loved horses, gardening, especially gnome gardens, creating latch hook and embroidery. She was a devoted Elvis fan. Marjorie dearly loved her family.

She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Ann (Michael) Sedars, De Soto, Kansas; son Robert Lee (JoAnne) Norman, Randolph, Kansas; brothers Don Fetters, Estero, Florida and Larry Fetters, Springfield, Missouri; sister Carol Templeton, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths.”

~ Arnold Schwarzenegger

NOTICE OF BID

The Putnam County Commission will be taking bids for weekend and after-hours snow removal at the Putnam County Courthouse. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on November 12th, 2024. Please bring sealed bids, marked “Snow Removal”, to the County Clerk’s Office located on the 1st floor of the courthouse at 1601 Main Street, Room 101, Unionville, MO 63565.

The Putnam County Commission has to right to refuse/accept any or all bids.

Donna Blue

Donna Sue Blue, age 70, of Livonia, MO, passed away on Friday evening, October 11, 2024, at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, MO.

She was born on May 28, 1954, in Kirksville, MO the daughter of Clifford Basil and Melba Maxine (West) Blue. She was raised in the Livonia area and loved being a farm girl. She attended the Livonia grade schools and graduated from the Unionville High School with the class of 1972. She then attended Patricia Stevens Career College in Omaha, NE. Donna married Dan Pasa on March 7, 1977, born from this union were two children, Lacy and Willie. The couple later divorced.

Donna loved to attend live concerts and enjoyed riding motorcycles. She loved to go thrift shopping, often buying items to be put up for later dates, “cuz you never know when someone might need it”! Donna had at least one of everything. Always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, in any way she could. She was very loving and caring. With her strong will and independent attitude she could do or fix anything she set her mind to, and she was also quick to give you a piece of her mind. Donna was truly “one of a kind”. She believed in holistic medicine and as a self taught natural healer she

studied massage therapy, aromatherapy and reﬂexology, often practicing her skills on friends and family. She was a spiritual person who believed in a higher power.

Donna was the “cool mom” making holidays extra special and classroom parties even better! Often throwing big Halloween parties made her the “go to” place if you ever needed a costume. Donna had a great sense of humor, loved to laugh and to make others laugh as well.

Donna loved to travel and she loved her family. She enjoyed visiting family and friends and would often stay for weeks at a time. Donna’s granddaughters became the highlight of her life and she spent as much time with them as she could.

Donna is survived by her son Willie Pasa and fiance Rendy Raskie of Livonia, MO her daughter Lacy Pasa of Kirksville, MO, her granddaughters Stella Washington, Brylie, Gabby and Ella Pasa, her brother Chuck and Penny Blue of Livonia, MO, an Aunt Jacquetta and Aaron Chrisman, along with her nieces, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and her dog Buddy.

A memorial service will take place October 20, 2024 from 3:00-4:00 pm at the Omaha Baptist Church in Omaha MO. Followed by soup and sandwiches. Come join us as we celebrate Donna! Visit with the family, enjoy photos and share memories. Memorial contributions can be given to the family’s choice.

Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions of Green Castle, MO is honored to care for and minister to the Blue family at this time.

Crystal Ruggles

Crystal Rene Ruggles, age 44, of Novinger, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

She was born on November 24, 1979, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Jerry and Edith (Casady) Ruggles. She was raised in Worthington and attended schools in Putnam and Schuyler counties. After school Crystal worked as a CNA at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City and at the Manor Care Center in Kirksville. She had worked in housekeeping at Truman State University for the past four years. She enjoyed do-

ing crafting, horseback riding, drag racing, and shopping.

Crystal is survived by her sons, Austin McDannald of Kirksville, MO, and Kasyn Ruggles of Queen City, MO, her mother Edith Ruggles (Steven Bishop) of Novinger, MO, her triplet brothers, Mike, Jeff and Kevin Baird of Novinger, MO, her twin sisters, Karen Moore of Unionville, MO and Sharon Clark of Milan, MO. She was preceded in death by her father Jerry Ruggles, her brother Billy Groseclose, her grandparents Gilbert and Sarita Casady, Everett and Maude Ruggles and her cousin Angie Thompson. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions can be given to the family’s choice. Casady Luscan Funeral Solutions of Green Castle is honored to care for and minister to the Ruggles family during this time.

“When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.” ~ Winston Churchill

It’s Great To Live In This Community

How many times have we seen this community come together to help a neighbor in need? No one can really count. Putnam County has always been there for their neighbors! Well, one of our own, Devin Burkhiser, was involved in a farming accident that has left him laid up and facing a long recovery. The community has, and is, coming together to help support him and his family. A Benefit Dinner and Auction has been planned for Sunday, November 3 at 5 pm at the Unionville 4H Building.We would encourage everyone to put this on their calendar and attend.

Edwin Martin

On October 18, 2024, Edwin “Ed” Martin Christian, 81, of East Moline, IL., peacefully passed away in his sleep at home, after a courageous battle against bladder cancer.

Visitation was 3:006:00 PM Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline, and 1:00-2:00 PM Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, Unionville MO. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at West Liberty Cemetery.

Ed was born on December 27, 1942, in Unionville, Missouri, the son of Elva Ivine (Swiger) and William Walter Christian. His childhood was spent on his family’s Missouri farm where he developed a strong work ethic and a passion for working with his hands.

In 1965, he moved to the Quad Cities to work at Rock Island Ready Mix as a mechanic, and later as a concrete truck driver. Although he retired from Moline Consumers in 2005, Ed was never idle and never slowed down. He carried on well into his seventies helping construct swimming pools, houses and garages. Already an intelligent man, the wealth of knowledge gained throughout his life gave him the ability to build or fix virtually anything.

Ed spent his spare time restoring John Deere tractors, becoming his most prized possessions, and he featured them in numerous East

Moline parades. He was also a remarkable gardener and was known by many as simply “The Tomato Man.” He enjoyed having a cup of coffee and a donut, sharing stories and laughs with his many friends and selflessly made time to help others whenever needed.

While reserved and soft spoken, his quick wit and infectious laugh could light up a room. He always made time to attend a grandchild’s school program or give them a ride on a restored lawn mower.

He was united in marriage to Brenda Davis on January 12, 1963. They have two children, Edwin “Marty” (Jacqueline) Christian Jr. of Andalusia, IL., and Tara (Corey) Hunt of Moline, IL. They were also blessed with four grandchildren, Angela (Cory) Czubara of Bettendorf, IA., Nicholas (Katherine) Lee of Beverly Hills, FL., Myranda (Marc) Lee of East Moline, IL., and Brianna (Tyler) Bieri of Bettendorf, IA., and two step granddaughters, Amy Hunt of Cedar Rapids, IA., and Dana Hunt of Muscatine, IA. They were also blessed with six great grandchildren.

Ed is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, brother Paul (Jane) Christian of Unionville, MO., and numerous nieces and nephews who he cared for deeply.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dwain Wyant Sr., Everett Wyant, Orville Christian, Bill Christian, and Gerald Christian, sisters Phyllis Christian, Betty Miller, Mary Christian, and Janet DeVore, and his best friends Jerry Miller and Dwain Wyant Jr. Ed’s humility, wisdom, and love will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and those who were fortunate enough to know him. He was one of a kind and to

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be loved by him was a true blessing. Wherever he is, we hope he is sitting in a comfortable recliner watching YouTube videos, Gunsmoke, Sanford & Son, or anything Clint Eastwood stars in. We hope there are plenty of John Deeres that need fixing and plenty of people who will now get to enjoy hearing his stories and sincere laughter. He was not only an incredible father, but also a truly

remarkable grandfather, and will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, and friend.

In lieu of ﬂowers, the family kindly requests that you take a moment to enjoy a cup of coffee and remember a cherished memory you shared with Ed. To honor Ed’s memory, please spend time with those you love and treasure every moment as Ed valued his family above all else.

Beth Fountain

Elizabeth (Beth) Haas-Fournier-Fountain, 87 originally from Unionville, MO. Passed away at her home in Smithville, MO, on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Beth was born in Centerville, IA, on December 28, 1936, the daughter of Clark and Wineva Haas. After graduating from Unionville High School, she attended Kirksville Teachers College and Arizona State University, where she earned her degree in teaching.

Beth is survived by her children. Lorri Garten (Randy) of Sebatian, FL., Greg Fournier (Kari) of Smithville, MO and Mark Fournier (Julie) of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Tom Fournier of Mankoto, MN, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A beloved cousin who was more like her sister, Shelda Carr of Unionville, MO. As well as many other cousins.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents Clark and Wineva Haas, Robert Fournier, Melvin Fountain, and Life Partner Donald Stewart.

activity she enjoyed. She spent countless hours outside the Black Kettle and her home in Unionville tending to all of her ﬂower gardens, trees, and vines.

She loved to travel the country and memorialized those trips with Panoramic photos from where she visited. Beth enjoyed three-hour shopping trips to Wal-Mart with her cousin Shelda or whoever she could con into taking her. She especially enjoyed doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren. Beth enjoyed a wicked game of Yahtzee and Sequence. All the time cheating but denying it. She enjoyed motorcycle rides with her son-in-law Randy and daughter Lorri.

In her later years, she enjoyed sitting with her family and friends and telling stories of her life. Beth had an unbreakable love for her dogs, Millie, Billie Bob and Gracie for the 17 years she had them. Beth will be greatly missed by all her loved ones.

A private family service will be held in her honor.

Winterfest 2024, Miracle on Main Street, Seeking Sponsors

Winterfest 2024, “Miracle on Main Street” is scheduled for December 7 around the historic Unionville square. The event is a free event for everyone to enjoy, due to the sponsorships of businesses and individuals in the community.

For an annual fee of $50, sponsors will have a sign placed on the north courthouse lawn. The signs are placed prior to

Winterfest and are left up for a week or two after the event. Proceeds from the sponsorships pay for event insurance, prizes for contests, and miscellaneous supplies. Anyone who would like to become a Winterfest sponsor can contact Mary Comstock at maryfran635@gmail.com, or use the form on the ‘Winterfest Unionville’ Facebook page.

Building Our American Communities Grant Funds Available

Applications must be received by Dec. 1, 2024.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Building our American Communities (BOAC) grant funds today. The BOAC Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities.

Twelve $500 4-H BOAC grants and 12 $500 FFA BOAC grants are awarded annually, two per each of the six districts.

Projects must benefit an agricultural community and/or promote community development. Projects may include improvements to existing facilities, grounds or buildings that are used by various groups or organizations in the applicant’s community. The Department will accept applications postmarked or received electronically by Dec. 1, 2024. Recipients awarded funding will be notified in early January. Projects must be completed by Aug. 1, 2025. Apply at agriculture. mo.gov.

A Scary Story

It took her 35 years but an unidentified woman in Washington state recently found out that “feeding raccoons may create undesirable situations,” according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Some 100 of the critters recently surrounded her home demanding food and scaring her, she said. As the experts put it, “feeding raccoons may create undesirable situations and often lose their fear of humans and may become aggressive when not fed as expected.”

PCCafe Menu

Thursday, October 24

Ham & Brown Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes, Coleslaw, Corn Bread, Fruit Cobbler

Friday, October 25

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Thursday, October 24

Chad Johnson, Tanya Mitchell, Tish Webb, Jeff Trent, Judy McDannald, Larry Staggs, Ryker Trimble, Lloyd Saville, Maygen Lemen

Friday, October 25

Chad Varner, Ariel Blankenship, Debbie Hollon, Ridge Huston, Evangeline D. Vice, Haylee Purdy, Josh Gillum

Saturday, October 26

Tom Klingner, Daniel Shahan, Sabryna Smith, John Lunsford, Margarette Loughead, Phyllis Jean Pickering, Steve Baker, Spencer Knowles

Sunday, October 27

Brooke Baughman, Kyle Butler, Tiffanie Butler, Carolyn Roof, Macy Lewis, Barb Tilden, Sadie Connell, Amanda Henry

Monday, October 28

Mike McKay, Grant Trimble, Dixie Trent Hill, Gary Webber, Chira Conger, Linda Klingsmith, Shawn Caley

Tuesday, October 29

Justin Bruckshaw, Shelda Carr, Julie Tripplett, Doris Blackwell, Bradley Hines, Beau Hepler, Taylor Purdy, Paula Robbins, Lloyd Brown Wednesday, October 30 Wanda Spence, Kraig Valentine, John Hamilton, Cindy Clark, Pat Brundage, Brooke Ryals, J. H. Deeds

Beth started her teaching career in Phoenix, AZ, then moved to Unionville and taught in Centerville, IA, Novinger, MO, and Brashear, MO. Upon retiring from full-time teaching, she continued as a substitute teacher in Unionville. Her love of teaching showed in many former students giving hugs and sharing stories of her teaching days when she saw them in various places.

Beth had several hobbies and activities that she loved to do. Gardening was a particular

BUFFET, Baked Oven-fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Buttered Green Beans, Assorted Fruit/Desserts

Monday, October 28

Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, October 29

Pork Cutlet, White Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, 4-Way Mixed Vegetables, Fruit

Wednesday, October 30

Chicken Strip & Liver, Buttered Peas, Wedge Potatoes, Fruit Cup

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COUNTY CLERK’S

NOTICE OF November 5TH, 2024

GENERAL ELECTION

STATE OF MISSOURI

COUNTY OF PUTNAM

Notice is hereby given that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in Putnam County, Missouri on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 and that such election is being called by the County of Putnam, and the State of Missouri. Said GENERAL ELECTION will be held on November 5, 2024 with polls opening at 6:00 a.m. and remaining open until 7:00 p.m. The list of issues and names of properly filed candidates are listed below.

SAMPLE BALLOT

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that the General Municipal Election will be held in the County of Putnam on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 as certified to this office by the participating entities of Putnam County. The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially the following form. Republican (Rep), Democratic (Dem), Libertarin (Lib), Better (Btr), Green (Grn).

FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Vote For ONE PAIR

FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Vote For One

DAVE WASINGER REP

RICHARD BROWN DEM

KEN IVERSON LIB

DANIELLE (DANI) ELLIOTT GRN

WRITE IN

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE Vote For One

DENNY HOSKINS REP

BARBARA PHIFER DEM

CARL HERMAN FREESE LIB

JEROME BAUER GRN

WRITE IN

FOR STATE TREASURER Vote For One

VIVEK MALEK REP

MARK OSMACK DEM

JOHN A. HARTWIG, JR. LIB

REAGAN HAASE GRN

FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE CIRCUIT 3 Vote For One

MATT KROHN REP

WRITE IN

FOR EASTERN DISTRICT COMMISSIONER Vote For One

SHANE BRADSHAW REP

FOR WESTERN DISTRICT COMMISSIONER Vote For One

ROBERT VALENTINE REP

WRITE IN

WRITE IN FOR SHERIFF Vote For One

JASON KNIGHT REP

WRITE IN A vote for candidate for President and Vice President is a vote for their Electors.

DONALD J. TRUMP REP

JD VANCE

KAMALA D. HARRIS DEM

TIM WALZ

CHASE OLIVER LIB

MIKE TER MAAT

JILL STEIN GRN

RUDOLPH WARE

FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR Vote For ONE

JOSH HAWLEY REP

LUCAS KUNCE DEM

W.C. YOUNG LIB

JARED YOUNG BTR

NATHAN KLINE GRN

WRITE IN

FOR GOVERNOR Vote For One

MIKE KEHOE REP

WRITE IN

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Vote For One

ANDREW BAILEY REP

ELAD JONATHON GROSS DEM

RYAN L. MUNRO LIB

WRITE IN

WRITE IN FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 3 Vote For One

CRYSTAL QUADE DEM

BILL SLANTZ LIB

PAUL LEHMANN GRN

WRITE IN

FOR UNITED STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6 Vote For One

SAM GRAVES REP

PAM MAY DEM

ANDY MAIDMENT LIB

MIKE DIEL GRN

WRITE IN

DANNY BUSICK REP

WRITE IN

WRITE IN FOR COLLECTOR-TREASURER Vote For One

CHRISSY GILLIS DEM

JENNIFER HEIDENWITH REP

WRITE IN FOR ASSESSOR Vote For One

Submitting to the voters whether the Judges named below, whose terms expires December 31, 2024, shall retained in office for new terms. FOR CORONER Vote For One

ANNA FLESHMAN REP

WRITE IN FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR Vote For One

AMI HARTWIG REP

WRITE IN

OFFICIAL JUDICIAL BALLOT

MISSOURI SUPREME COURT JUDGE

Shall Judge KELLY C. BRONIEC of the Missouri Supreme Court be retained in office?

YES

Shall Judge GINGER K. GOOCH of the Missouri Supreme Court be retained in office? YES

MISSOURI COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, WESTERN DISTRICT

Shall Judge CYNTHIA LYNETTE MARTIN of the Western District Court of Appeals be retained in office?

YES NO

Shall Judge JANET L. SUTTON of the Western District Court of Appeals be retained in office?

YES NO

Shall Judge GARY D. WITT of the Western District Court of Appeals be retained in office? YES NO

CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT NO. 3

Proposed by Initiative Petition

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

• establish a right to make decisions about reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, with any governmental interference of that right presumed invalid;

• remove Missouri’s ban on abortion;

• allow regulation of reproductive health care to improve or maintain the health of the patient;

• require the government not to discriminate, in government programs, funding, and other activities, against persons providing or obtaining reproductive health care; and

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 7

Proposed by 102nd General Assembly (Second Regular Session) SS SJR 78

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

• Make the Constitution consistent with state law by only allowing citizens of the United States to vote;

• Prohibit the ranking of candidates by limiting voters to a single vote per candidate or issue; and

• Require the plurality winner of a political party primary to be the single candidate at a general election?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

YES NO

PROPOSITION A

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO.

Proposed by Initiative Petition

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

•Allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;

• restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;

• allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and

• allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment? State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $11.75 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

YES NO

NOTICE

The Putnam County Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, 2nd day of November, 2024 for anyone wanting to vote absentee.

NOTICE

If you have moved, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 947-2674 so records can be brought up to date.

• allow abortion to be restricted or banned after Fetal Viability except to protect the life or health of the woman? State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings, but unknown impact. Local governmental entities estimates costs of at least $51,000 annually in reduced tax revenues. Opponents estimate a potentially significate loss to state revenue.

YES NO

CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT NO. 5

Proposed by Initiative Petition

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

• Allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to issue one additional gambling boat license to operate on the portion of the Osage River from the Missouri River to the Bagnell Dam;

• require the prescribed location shall include artificial spaces that contain water and are within 500 feet of the 100-year base flood elevation as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and

• require all state revenues derived from the issuance of the gambling boat license shall be appropriated to early-childhood literacy programs in public institutions of elementary education? State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $763,000, ongoing costs of $2.2 million annually, initial fee revenue of $271,000, ongoing admission and other fee revenue of $2.1 million annually, and annual gaming tax revenue of $14.3 million. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

YES NO

Proposed by Initiative Petition

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

• Increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;

• adjust minimum wage based on changes in Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;

• require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;

• allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and

• exempt governmental entities, political subdividions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

YES NO

COUNTY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the foregoing notices are true copies as certified to me. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of my office this 28th day of August, 2024.

Christy Brooks/ s/ Christy Brooks Putnam County Clerk

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO.

Proposed by 102nd General Assembly (Second Regular Session) SS SCS SJR 71

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to provide that the administration of justice shall include the levying of costs and fees to support salaries and benefits for certain current and former law enforcement personnel? State and local governmental entities estimate unknown fiscal impact. YES NO

NOTICE

If you are home bound and want to vote absentee in the NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Election, please call the County Clerk’s Office at 947-2674 so arrangements can be made. The last day to vote absentee in person is Monday, NOVEMBER 4th, 2024 and the last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Wednesday, OCTOBER 23rd, 2024.

Commentary: Rails to Trails Legislation Showcases

MOFB’s Grassroots Process

By Spencer Tuma, Director of National Leg-

Affairs

islative

for Missouri Farm Bureau.

Property is a valuable commodity. It’s one of the most important investments for Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) members.

The MOFB policy development process allows each and every member of our organization to have a voice in our priorities, especially when it comes to protecting property rights.

This grassroots process takes place annually and culminates at our organization’s Annual Meeting in December, when these policies, adopted by our voting delegates, lay the groundwork for MOFB’s advocacy efforts in the months and years ahead.

Some efforts, such as creating additional landowner protections when abandoned railways are slated for recreational trails, are multi-year efforts that span local, state, and federal policymaking.

Under current federal law, landowners who have property adjacent to or crossing a rail line do not have the option to acquire those corridors when the railway is abandoned. Instead, the existing easement and land may be converted into a recreational trail. When landowners agreed to the original railroad easements, or sold property to railroads, in many instances over 100 years ago, they would never have imagined that the property would be converted into a future trail. If they had, their decision-making may have looked quite a bit different. We believe landowners should be given first access to acquire their property if it

is no longer being used for the initial intent.

Converting these old rail line easements into a public access trail is a major concern for landowners, as there are trespassing, liability and privacy implications, among other things. At its core, this is a property rights issue. MOFB members believe adjacent landowners should be given the first option to acquire abandoned railroad rights-of-way.

The Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act, sponsored by Congressman Sam Graves, seeks to amend the National Trails Act to strengthen landowner protections as recreational trails are considered for approval along these abandoned easements. This bill is a stand-out example of MOFB’s policy development process at work: individual members raise their concerns to their county board, which makes recommendations to other leaders in the organization throughout the state. Ultimately, this policy has risen all the way to the American Farm Bureau Federation, who is also a strong supporter of this legislation.

The Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act is one of many examples of how a single policy initiative can have a wide-ranging, positive impact at the local, state, and federal level. MOFB will continue to advocate strongly for the passage of this legislation and associated efforts as we move forward.

For more information about this topic, listen to this week’s Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau podcast. It can be heard or subscribed to on any podcast platform.

“A chip on the shoulder is too heavy a piece of baggage to carry through life.”

-- John Hancock

Forage Speaker Lineup Set for 2024 Missouri Livestock Symposium

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. –Livestock producers will have an opportunity to learn about a variety of forage related topics at the 25th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, says Garry L. Mathes, chairman.

Zac Erwin, MU Extension Livestock Specialist and Symposium vice-chair, says “The forages speaker lineup this year includes a familiar and frequently requested name in the world of forage management. Jim Gerrish will be returning to the Missouri Livestock Symposium for the 25th annual event.” Erwin continued, “Jim is the type of speaker who possesses a wealth of handson experience and his rapport with producers is second to none. Anyone who manages forage production will find it a worthwhile time investment to attend Jim’s lectures.”

Gerrish will have three different presentations scheduled on Saturday, each will carry a unique message. The three presentations are titled “Creating Excellent Pasture from the Soil Up”, “Managing Beef Cow Costs” and “Seven Things I Have Learned.”

Rounding out the 2024 Forages Track will be University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist Rusty Lee. Lee’s presentation will focus on integrating Milo into your winter-feeding toolbox.

In addition to sessions on forages, there will be educational tracks

on beef cattle, horses, sheep, and market goats. Additional sessions on stock dogs, horticulture and farm management will also be offered. Tracks run simultaneously, so attendees are encouraged to bring family and friends to help capture the most out of the multiple sessions.

The Missouri Livestock Symposium will be held December 6th and 7th at the William Matthew Middle School, 1515 Cottage Grove, Kirksville MO. Doors to the Symposium will be open 4 to 10 p.m. Fri. Dec. 6, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The Symposium has an agricultural trade show open during the two days.

There is no cost to attend the Missouri Livestock Symposium and no advance registration required. The Symposium offers a free beef dinner, at 6 p.m. Friday and a free lunch on Saturday. Meals are sponsored by Missouri commodity groups. A volunteer symposium committee organizes the event.

The Symposium is free thanks to many sponsors, including Platinum level sponsors University of Missouri Extension, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council, FCS Financial, KTVO Studios, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, NEMO Feed, Pepsi-Cola Memphis Bottling,

“What angers us in another person is more often than not an unhealed aspect of ourselves. If we had already resolved that particular issue, we would not be irritated by its reflection back to us.”

~ Simon Fuller

Honor, Tradition, Craftsmanship and Pride.

and the Missouri Beef Industry Council. Details and additional sponsors can be found at www.missourilivestock.

com. Questions can also be directed to the Adair County MU Extension Center at 660-665-9866, or Garry Mathes at 660341-6625. The Symposium draws visitors from across Missouri and nearby states.

Missouri Driver License System Changes

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and all-day November 8, 2024. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, following the Veterans Day holiday. Driver examination testing facilities will be closed due to converting to a modernized system, directly integrated into the Department of Revenue’s new driver license system. Follow this link for further information on the driver’s license system changes being implemented by the Missouri Department of Revenue MV-DL Sys-

Veterans ...

tem Changes (mo.gov).

As part of this upgrade, the Patrol will now offer the Class F written test in a total of 20 languages, which includes a newly created sign language video version of the test made possible by the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

The new system will provide a direct digital reporting network to the Department of Revenue. The system will increase efficiency by sending test results directly to the Department of Revenue. The new system will also help deter driver license fraud. For more information, please visit our website at https:// apps.mshp.dps.mo.gov/ MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/DVSD/DE/DOR_ FUSION.html.

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at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have.

Friday, November 15th, 9am to 2pm Missouri Veterans Commission will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and A Veterans Service Officer is on call at 660–359-2078 M-F 9am to 5PM

A Counselor is available on a needed basis throughout the month. Dr. Hudson helps with PTSD, and readjustment counseling. Discharged and active military are welcome. We are in desperate need for VA Shuttle Drivers. For more information please call 660359-2078.

Centerville Monument Company has a rich tradition going all the way back to its origination in 1868 and is continued with the current and second generation owner, Mason Whisler and his wife Taren. Centerville Monument Company holds its craftsmanship to the highest standard to provide your loved one with the highest quality memorial that you and your family can be proud of for generations to come. Come see Mason and Taren at 1215 East Maple St. in Centerville Monday through Friday 8-12, 1-4 or give them a call at 641-856-2565 to schedule an appointment or ask about any memorial needs or questions you may have.

Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

SUNSHINE LAW

This will be my last piece on the Missouri Sunshine Law, at least for now. I will discuss some things that are good for boards to think about even if they are not mandatory.

(1) If you are interested in learning more about this law, you can do so in 2 ways. You can go to Missouri Revisor of Statutes - Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo Chapter 610 and download or look at the complete text. The actual printed book is at the bottom of the Missouri Attorney General’s page related to the law. It includes sample forms any board can adjust for their needs and a records request page for the public. Finally, you can get a written copy from the Attorney General’s (AG) office. (2) I suggest that each public board have a written Sunshine Law policy. This policy can be very helpful for a board in many areas. They include if the public can look at records in your office without getting copies, how long a person can talk to a

board on a particular issue, when and where meetings are held and many other particulars. I know a couple of boards (yes, the extension council when I worked included) that wish would have a time limit for a visitor to speak to a board. (3) Make certain you appoint a custodian of records for your board so the public can request records and correspond with them. Since record requests must be in writing or emailed. (4) Post your meeting notices as required and if you may go into closed session, put the number under 610.021 so your authority to go in is listed. (5) Remember the Sunshine Law, as others in other states, are the public’s right and responsibility to know what is being done on their behalf. This means with few exceptions the public has a right to know what those boards are doing. (6) Attend meetings to learn more about the board’s workings and what they are doing. Speak up with your thoughts and opinions. Some boards require notice if you want on their agenda so

if you plan to talk, plan accordingly. You can still contact me (koenenjoe@ outlook.com or 660-6266923) if you have any specific questions.

REMINDERS

The Market on the Square is winding down for 2024 but continues until the end of this month every Saturday morning from 7 to 11 am until the end of October. Do not miss out on locally grown fruits and vegetables such as watermelons, squash, pumpkins, muskmelons joining tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, zucchinis, potatoes, apples and peaches in ad-

dition to baked goods, mums, eggs, crafts and other products are available. There are other markets around our area too so check them out also.

4-H in Putnam County is still talking enrollments for the 20242025 year. Please check it out if your kids are 5 to 18 or contact a club near you or the extension office (947-2705) to ask more about 4-H.

THOUGHT: “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results”!

TheShepherd’sCall by

Dr. H. Wade Paris

all. Augustine said, “God could have made a world without sin [and pain]; but in His wisdom, He chose not to do so.”

I do not understand the why of many things. I am certain I do not know how the hurricane/ ﬂood victims feel. In no way would I belittle their

pain and tragedy. Still, I trust God, who created our world, to control it as He sees fit.

History teaches us that God takes the worst and turns it into good. May that happen promptly for the victims of this disaster.

Women in Agriculture Workshop to be Held November 8

When It Rains, It Pours

The title of today’s column is a cliché; but for many Americans last week, it became more than a cliché as hurricanes Helene and Milton crossed our country leaving unbelievable destruction. As Helene passed through, folk likely thought and perhaps said aloud, “Things can’t get any worse.” But they did.

The prophet Amos tells a story of a man who ﬂed a lion only to run into a bear. When at last he arrived home in one piece, he laid his hand on the wall to rest, and a snake bit him. (Amos 5:19ff) We should not expect life to be fair. However, major tragedies like hurricanes and ﬂoods are hard to accept.

There was a time when no one understood nature’s storms and certainly could not predict their arrival. We have grown smarter. We now know how hurricanes form and can predict

their time of entry. That information is helpful and saves lives. What we have not learned is how to stop them. One could wish there were some potion we could send into the world to stop storms much like shots we take to stop diseases. Perhaps that will be true one day. We can do many things today that once were presumed impossible. However, such a concoction does not presently exist.

In the Old Testament people believed disasters came from the hands of God. The occurrence of life’s storms was often regarded as God’s punishment for our sins. While there could be some truth to that, it is hard for me to imagine a God who would destroy four states to punish a few people. Why did He not include us in that punishment?

Aren’t we sinners, too?

When God created this earth, He set in motion natural laws that apply to

Super Sunday revival service

November 3rd, 11 AM

Middle School Auditorium

Pastor and Mrs. Terry Chapman founding pastor Moravia Nazarene Church

Calvary Fellowship Church

Middle School Auditorium Howard Luscan, Pastor

University of Missouri Extension and local Soil Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) will host a Women in Agriculture workshop on Friday, November 8 at Wildﬂower Grove, 119 Front St., Green Castle, MO from 9:00-3:30.

“Women in Agriculture is a program for women involved in the agriculture industry, farming or who have an interest in learning more about agriculture to come together for a day to learn and network,” says Jennifer Schutter, MU Extension Field Specialist in Horticulture, and one of the event organizers.

The Women in Ag program provides lady

landowners information and educational resources on current topics and ideas they can take home and put into practice on their farm, says Schutter. Topics include SWCD/ NRCS/MDC agency updates; disaster preparedness; tree roots, facts and fallacies; simplifying garden work; beef cattle nutrition; farm safety; and creating a make and take mini ﬂower arrangement. The cost to attend is $15 and covers lunch. Pre-registration is required by November 1. Please register online at http://muext.us/WomenInAg or pay in-person at the Adair County Extension Center in Kirksville, MO.

Lady Midgets’ Season Ends in Round One of Districts

In the first round of District Softball, the Lady Midgets (12-14) faced the Brookfield Lady Bulldogs (15-7), who were the home team on the scoreboard.

The Midgets got two runners on in the top of the first when Allise Perkins and Maddison Beals both reached on two-out singles. However, they were left stranded.

In the bottom of the first, the first Bulldog batter reached on an error, and would go on to score along with two other runners, bringing the score to 3-0 at the end of one.

The Midgets answered with two runs of their own in the top of the second when Traylen Brundage and Ava Perkins both scored on a sacrifice by Bela Lopez after reaching on singles and stealing bases. Putnam County held the

Bulldogs scoreless in the bottom of the second to move to 3-2. In the bottom of the third, Brookfield added two more runs to bring the score to 5-2. PC threatened in the top of the fourth with bases loaded and two outs, when the rally ended on a fielder’s choice. In the bottom of the fourth, Brookfield’s second batter reached on an error, which was followed by a home run by the next batter up, moving the score to 7-2. The Bulldogs were able to post two more runs in the inning to take a 9-2 advantage.

The Midgets added no runs in the top of the fifth, while Brookfield put four more on the board in the bottom of the inning to secure the 12-2 win and to advance to face Marceline.

“Become who you are. It happens once in a lifetime.” ~ Switchfoot

Bulldogs Sent To The Pound

from Corbin Campbell-John-

Watt on the move for the Midgets. Watt had a very productive game for Putnam County carrying the ball.

The Midgets were victorious in a Grand Rivers Conference (GRC) match-up defeat the Bulldogs of Gallatin, 2-5 in the GRC, decisively 36-14.

Putnam County wasted no time taking the opening kick off and setting up on their own 38 yard line. They got first downs at the 49 and the the Bulldog 29. The drive was capped with a 31-yard touchdown run by Angstrom Watt with 7:46 on the clock.

The extra two-point conversion was no good and the Midgets led 6-0.

A minute and a half later Gallatin would answer with their own touchdown to tie the

game at six apiece.

The Midgets put their ground game together grinding out the yards with a big carry from Watt to get the Midgets to the Bulldog 29 yard line. Corbin Campbell-Johnson carried the ball for five yards to get the Midgets another first down at the 17. Campbell-Johnson had a second carry to put the Midgets on the two-yard line, first and goal. With 34 seconds on the clock, quarterback Gideon Jones would cross the goal line for the touch down. Campbell-Johnson would carry the two-point conversion for a 14-6 lead.

Gallatin was in pos-

session of the ball going into the second quarter at their 39 yard line. They would reach midfield before the Midget defense forced the to punt on fourth-and-14.

Putnam County would field the punt at the 24 yard line. On their first play Watt would take the handoff and scamper the distance for a 76 yard touchdown. Trevan Riediger would carry the two-point conversion to give the Midgets a 2-6 lead early in the second quarter.

On Gallatin’s next possession they would reach the Midget three yard line, first and goal. They would score on the next play with 5:34 left in the first half. The twopoint conversion was good and they closed the gap to 22-14.

On the Midgets’ next possession Riediger would advance his team to the one yard line with a 38 yard run. Watt would power through the defense to score on the next play. Jones would carry the two-point conversion for a 30=14 lead.

That score would stand at half time as both teams were unable to score on their next pos-

session.

At half time the score stood 30-14.

Gallatin would open the third quarter and the defense was strong with Putnam County taking over the ball on downs.

The Midgets had an impressive drive reaching the three yard line before fumbling to turn the ball over.

Gallatin would reach the 50 yard line before failing to convert fourthand-eight, giving the ball to Putnam County.

The Midgets would get a first down on a fiveyard run by Jones at the Gallatin 36. They would reach the 11 yard line as time ran out in the third quarter.

Putnam County battled to get any yards on their possession and faced a fourth-and-four at the five yard line. Jones would connect with Luke Aguilar for a touchdown pass, 36-14.

Putnam County would be on the march moving the ball 34 yards for a first-and-goal at the ten yard line when the clock would run out.

In GRC action Brookfield, 7-0, remains undefeated winning over Milan 18-0. Milan went to 5-3 (4-3 GRC).

In a surprise, South Harrison fell to 6-2 (5-2 GRC) with a 36-34 loss to Polo 4-4 (4-3 GRC).

Marceline, 4-4 (4-3 GRC), overcame a scare to defeat Trenton (2-6 GRC) 29-27. Maysville, 0-8 (0-7 GRC) lost to East Buchanan.

The last games of the regular season will see the Bell Game with Marceline hosting Brookfield.

S. Harrison will host Gallatin; Milan hosts Putnam Co.; Maysville hosts Polo and Trenton hosts Penney.

Quinn

jump oﬀ of ﬁrst before advancing on Maddison Beals’ single. Webb and Beals would both score on Rory

On Tuesday, October 15, the Midgets (12-13) were on the road at Princeton to face the Lady Tigers (17-1) in their Pink Out game.

The game remained scoreless through two and a half innings with Princeton putting a run on the board in the bottom of the third.

Putnam answered with two runs in the top of the fourth, when Quinn Webb and Maddison Beals scored on Rory Gilworth’s double to take a 2-1 lead.

Princeton came back in the bottom of the fifth inning, putting four runs on the board, to recapture the lead, 5-2.

In the top of the sixth

inning, Allise Perkins put one over the fence to tighten the score, 5-3. In the bottom of the sixth, the Tigers added an additional four runs to move the score to 9-3.

The Midgets added two more runs in the sixth, when Reagan Smith hit a two RBI single scoring Gilworth and Traylen Brundage.

The Tigers’ nine runs came off of eight hits and they left six runners on base.

The Midgets five runs came on seven hits and they left four runners stranded. Gilworth and Smith both led in RBIs with a pair a piece.

Webb gets a

Gilworth’s double.

Traylen Brundage steals second base safely against Brookﬁeld in the opening round of district play. She and Ava Perkins would score on Bela Lopez’s sacriﬁce. Game recap on page 11.

Angstrom

Corbin Campbell-Johnson with the carry for Putnam County.

Treven Riediger with the carry get blocks

son and Angstrom Watt.

Gideon Jones lands in the endzone for the touchdown Friday night.

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In new business, Chris Hines, Street Department, discussed the need to replace sign posts and presented three bids for 2 x 2 tubing and discussed each one. Purdy motioned to approve the bid Hines recommended. Davis seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

The fee for renting McCalment Gym was tabled for more information.

Bids for cleaning McCalment Gym were opened and reviewed. Davis motioned to accept the Busy Bee bid of $3200. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Mike Kehoe, Governor

Dave Wasinger, Lieutenant Governor

Denny Hoskins, Secretary of State

Vivek Malek, State Treasurer

Andrew Bailey, Attorney General

Danny Busick, State Representative, District 3

Matt Krohn, Circuit Judge

Purdy motioned to have Bill 2327 Gas Rates read twice by title. Davis seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. Following City Clerk Caley’s reading of Bill 2327 twice by title, Purdy motioned to approve. Davis seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

The council had no objection to closing the square for the Halloween Parade.

City Treasurer Amy Homann informed the council that Rathbun Regional Water Association, Inc. was increasing their rate to $3.30 per 1,000 gallons on January 1, 2025. Following

a brief discussion, Davis motioned to raise the City’s rates $.30. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. In any other business as necessary, the council discussed a truck that Shawn Caley, Electric Department, had located for the department. The council agreed that considering the age of the truck and the mileage, it would be better to wait until next budget and get something newer. Weeds on two properties were discussed. Chief Mathes will send letters.

At 6:58 PM, Purdy motioned to adjourn. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.