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Messerole to Perform at The Bixler 108 on October 28

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Volume One Hundred Fifty-seven, Issue Number 17

Gun Show Attracts Vendors and Enthusiasts to Unionville

Singer songwriter J. Jeffrey Messerole will be the featured performer at The Bixler 108 Listening Room on Saturday, October 28, at 7 PM. Messerole’s original compositions span folk, blues and alternative country music.

Multi-award winning songwriter J. Jeffrey Messerole is an Americana musician from Iowa’s capital city. From the depths of his Iowa roots, Messerole blends the sounds of his guitar with engaging lyrics, and often a harmonica, to tell gritty American tales. The motifs of his songs can vary as greatly as the wildflowers in the native tall grass prairies.

In fact, Messerole frequently writes about that flora, as well as the fauna of the region, not to mention all of its wildlife.

Not one to shy away from subject matter, the songs frequently meander across the lines between love and loss, success and failure, or life and death. His songs are well crafted and full of atmosphere and have garnered awards and distinctions that have landed him in the same company as John Prine, Jason Isbell, and John Hiatt. Fans of Prine, Isbell and Hiatt will enjoy Messerole’s songs as well.

Messerole is happy to

share his original folk, blues, and alternative country music that’s cultivated right here in the heart of the Great Plains with the audience at The Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, which is located at 108 S. 17th St. His concert is at 7 pm on Saturday October 28. There is no admission charge, but there will be an opportunity to make a donation if you would like to support live music in Unionville and artists like Jeffrey Messerole.

Here are other upcoming shows: November 2, Local Legends; November 3, Ruth Wyand, (N. Carolina); November 10, Aaron English plus Goldpine (Ben & Kassie Wilson); November 17 Kerry Grombacher (New Orleans) & Aspen Black (Virginia).

Go to The Bixler 108 Facebook page for more details for this and other upcoming events and contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or at thebixler108@gmail.com with any questions.

On Saturday, October 21, Jim Madison, owner of Bullet Stop, hosted a Buy - Sell - Trade Gun Show at the Lions Building in the City Park.

Several vendors were on hand and the event was well attended.

City Council Holds Public Hearing

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council opened at 5 PM on Thursday, October 19, 2023, with a Public Hearing regarding 1614 Main. Aldermen Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill were in attendance. City Attorney Tara Walker was in attendance for the public hearing. Alderman Gary Davis was absent.

With no citizens in attendance for the Public Hearing and no further comments from the city employees or council members, the Council went into regular session at 5:18.

Rick Adams thanked the city for their cooperation on the If It Rolls It Shows car show. He added that October 5, 2024, has been set as the date for next year’s show and that there are tentative plans to add a swap meet.

Fire Chief Tim Montgomery reported on

grants the department has been approved for and grants that are waiting approval. He informed the council that Jordon Hendee has been completing the grant applications and mentioned ones the department will apply for in 2024.

Purdy made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.

The council reviewed staff reports. T. J. Payne, Water/Wastewater reported the department had gone through a recent DNR inspection and there were no major issues, just some additional documentation that needed to be completed.

Payne reported they had dug and cleaned out a valve that the gas company found and completed several other jobs.

Payne inquired about removing the water meter from the basement of the former Subway building and about charging a pa-

tron to move their water meter.

Mayor Pittman reported that he, Davis and another gentleman had reviewed the work at the McCalment gym and expressed concerns that the contractor was not doing everything he said he was. Pittman reported that the contractor was working on the north wall. City Clerk Linnette Caley presented the bill and a letter the city had received from the contractor.

In Old Business, the city had been informed that it was okay starting October 28 to do something with the brick at the old Skelgas building, but only the brick was to be touched/moved, no lumber or other materials were to be disturbed.

In New Business, City Treasurer Amy Homann presented health insur-

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October 25. 2023

Journal Notes Neighbors Helping Neighbors

For the month of November ~ For every subscription that is renewed or new and you donate 2 cans of food for the PC Food Pantry, the Unionville Republican will donate $5.00 to the PC Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry & the Buddy Backpack program for the school. You also have the option to round up your subscription to $40 if “out of county” and $36 “in county” and we will use the $3.50 to purchase the canned food & still donate $5.

Thank you ~ Neighbors helping Neighbors!

Three Local Entities Receive Community Partner Awards The Putnam County Memorial Hospital, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the Unionville Police Department were recently recognized and received the Community Partner Award for their help with the Attorney General’s Safe Kids Initiative.

Attorney General Bailey stated, “We want to recognize our partners who have assisted in clearing the backlog of untested sexual assault kits throughout the state. These recipients and their efforts are vital to achieving justice for every victim of an unspeakable crime. We would not have made it this far without them.”

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My Side Of The Desk Karen Bradshaw

I am that old that I remember the wooden telephone with the bells and the crank that hung on the wall in the northeast corner of our house in Paris. I can also remember “ringing the operator” and telling her I wanted to talk to my mom, and without further ado, being connected to the courthouse office where my mother

worked. I vividly remember in fourth grade when the dial phone system was up and running, everyone writing their new phone numbers on the long blackboard in the high school room they stuck our class in because it was the only one available. When the final bell rang, we always had to wait for the high school AG classroom to

Birthdays

Send additions/Corrections to: urep@nemr.net Thursday, October 26 Tom Klingner, Daniel Shahan, Sabryna Smith, John Lunsford, Margarette Loughead, Phyllis Jean Pickering, Steve Baker, Spencer Knowles Friday, October 27 Brooke Baughman, Kyle Butler, Tiffanie Butler, Carolyn Roof, Macy Lewis, Barb Tilden, Sadie Connell, Amanda Henry Saturday, October 28 Mike McKay, Grant Trimble, Gary Webber, Chira Conger, Linda Klingsmith, Shawn Caley Sunday, October 29 Justin Bruckshaw, Shelda Carr, Julie Trip-

plett, Doris Blackwell, Bradley Hines, Beau Hepler, Taylor Purdy, Paula Robbins, Lloyd Brown Monday, October 30 Wanda Spence, Kraig Valentine, John Hamilton, Cindy Clark, Pat Brundage, Brooke Ryals, J. H. Deeds Tuesday, October 31 Emily Anne Riley, Susie Fleshman, Tracy Starrett, Jonetta Dixon, Brent Doolin, Bob Carmichael, Denise Cowan, Tara Jones, Shawna Stickler, Betty Gillum Wednesday, November 1 Dale Roof, Becky Davis, Jeremy Valentine, Drake Minear, Debbie Trent

PC Cafe Menu Thursday, October 26 Ham & Brown Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes, Coleslaw, Corn Bread, Fruit Cobbler Fish Fry 4:30-7:00 Friday, October 27 BUFFET, Baked Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Hully Beans, Assorted Fruit/Desserts Monday, October 30 Beef Stroganoff, Peas & Carrots, Pickled Beets,

Spiced Apples Monday, October 30 Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Cauliflower, Halloween Surprise Wednesday, November 1 SALAD BAR, Roasted Pork Loin, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans, Ambrosia Salad Soups or Salads are available in place of the traditional meals.

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.

clear out, so we didn’t get trampled. Somehow, I can’t see that classroom situation flying today, but then again, I am that old.

What prompted this communication excursion into the past was a letter I found in the museum files relating the experiences of an early switchboard operator.

Typing it to use in the third commemorative edition, sparked a lot of memories. Remember when the convenience of push button dialing was introduced?

No more spinning that rotary dial around and around only to discover you had miss dialed and having to start over.

And then came speed dial, where you could store a limited amount of emergency numbers or numbers of family or friends. (Somehow, I missed ever having the whole speed dial option, so a little shaky on the details.) Next came the early cell phones, with the pull up antennas that usually connected if you held your mouth just right or the phone above your head or in some other convoluted position while watching for a goodly number of bars.

If I remember correctly (remember I am that old), there was a limit to the number of contacts that the early cell phones would hold. Fast forward to today, when smart phones can per-

form the same tasks that a desktop computer in the 1990’s could and do it much faster. With having those contacts stored for you, it is no longer necessary to remember phone numbers, until you lose your phone or it “dies.” Then you have to hope you have a spouse or child that will share their contact list with you so there are not so many blanks to fill in.

It’s convenient to grab my phone from my pocket and take pictures, make a grocery list, add up some figures or do some quick research.

However, that convenience comes with a cost and not only financially.

I think everyone has noticed a family or group of friends out at an event and every one of them is looking at their phone instead of interacting with each other. That was one thing about that large wooden, boxy telephone, it was going nowhere.

Finally, this whole telephone rabbit hole I went down reminded me of Coach Bear Bryant’s, “Have you called your mama today? I sure wish I could call mine.”

Which was recorded as an ad for South Central Bell Telephone.

Consider taking time to call someone special to you and let them know you are thinking of them. I’m pretty sure it will make both of you feel better.

Have a great week!

~~~ “There is no greater joy, nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life.”

-- Mary Rose McGeady ~~~

Fall Grass When some people read that they will think of fall pasture, which, thanks to some August Kevin Collins rains, we have. But I mean the smell of freshly mown grass in the fall. Some are mowing now after the recent rain, hoping this might be the last time. But grass mown in the fall has a different smell than at other times. Is it the moisture or the crisp air? I don’t know but it just smells different.

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The Shepherd’s Call

by Dr. H. Wade Paris Good Grief My best friend’s son called. “Wade,” he said, “This is Phil Lively. Dad died today.” I was not surprised. His father was old and ill. I had tried to call him earlier, and he did not answer. I feared he might be in the hospital. I was right. Bob was ninety-three and had a bad fall. Phil reported he “went downhill fast after the fall.”

Like I said, I was not surprised; but I was disappointed. He was such a good man and such a good friend. The world has become poorer with his passing. I have reached the age where my friends die regularly. I had hardly put the phone down with Phil when I read of another good friend’s demise.

The hapless Charlie Brown had an expression for it, “Good grief.”

Good grief! It is a conundrum. How can grief be good? I read where Arnold Schwarzenegger lamented the passing of friends. “Think about it,” he said. “They are gone forever. You will never see them again.” Apparently, Mr. Schwarzenegger is not a Christian and is unaware of the eternal life Jesus made possible. That brings me back to the expression, good grief.

Grief is the lament over the loss of some-

one or something. My parents are deceased.

They died more than fifty years ago. I think about them almost every day. Sometimes I dream about them. The thoughts and dreams can be painful. That pain is grief. When I grieve, my thoughts quickly turn heavenward. God has provided a beautiful life for believers after we die.

The apostle Paul explained it this way. On earth our soul is contained in a human body.

When we die, God gives our soul a heavenly body---a spiritual body that is not limited by time and space. Then we go to live joyously, painlessly with God for eternity. (I Thessalonians 4:13-18) The words above are true and meant to comfort. However, I do not wish to conclude this column without commending my late friend Bob Lively. I was a new pastor in Sikeston, Missouri. Bob was pastor in the north part of town.

He stopped by my office to welcome me. His warmth and genuineness encouraged me. We became great friends. I grieve his passing; but I rejoice in his presence with God, and that is good. Good grief.

Thanks be to God!

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The Best Laid Plans

by Caleb Jones (October 20, 2023) - As any dad knows, when your darling daughter looks up at you with her beautiful blue eyes and sweetly asks if she can have a kitty, it’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when you are getting a new pet. Earlier this summer that was the situation at the Jones Farm, when my daughter, Charlie, announced she wanted a few barn cats.

Growing up on a farm, barn cats were a way of life. Barns equal mice. Hence the need for barn cats.

So, I bit the bullet and arrived home with three “adorable” kittens (Charlie’s words, not mine). On a Friday afternoon, as I loaded them up for a trip to the vet for their shots, one of those precious critters sank its sharp little teeth into my hand. By the end of the weekend, my hand was swollen enough to look like I was wearing a Mickey Mouse glove.

After a trip to the ER, a session with a hand surgeon and five days in the hospital receiving antibiotics, I was patched up - just a little slower at texting. This story is a perfect example of best laid plans. I wanted a happy daughter, not an infected finger. But sometimes even the best intentions fall short.

That can be true in life and in business. I have a front-row seat to how electric cooperatives prepare, plan for and overcome even the most unexpected obstacles.

We build our lines to exact standards to ensure they stand up to the most extreme conditions.

Then we get hit by storms, heat waves, bliz-

zards or your neighbor’s kid who is learning to drive and takes out an electric pole with his mom’s minivan.

For most people, the mantra is “plan for the worst; hope for the best.”

That’s not good enough for your electric cooperative.

As we head into winter, employees at your electric co-op are working out the widgets and focusing on preventative maintenance. They winterize equipment and trim back trees that could snap power lines during a heavy snowfall.

In the office, they crosstrain their employees so no piece of the puzzle is missing or delayed.

At our power plants, we use high-tech tools such as robots, sensors, vibration analyzers and ultrasound guns to find those gremlins that otherwise would sneak in and interrupt your supply of electricity. This constant work has the added advantage of keeping employees safe.

As we enter the month of Thanksgiving, we all have a lot to be thankful for. I’m thankful my daughter has a vicious little ball of fur that she loves, and we should all be thankful for the dedication our electric cooperatives have to providing reliable electricity.

Kittens should be cuddly, and your electricity should always be available. Let us all stop and remember everything we should be thankful for this month and always.

Caleb Jones is the executive vice president and CEO of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives in Jefferson City. He is a member of Boone Electric Cooperative.

Chaos is Not a Strategy We live in a time when many people are afraid and angry; afraid for the future and angry at how we got to this place. Some feel they have the solution to this and generally it encompasses returning to smaller government and more personal responsibility. I would agree that is the goal. The real question that must be answered though is, “How do we get there?” How do we chart a course that can be accomplished and even more importantly how do we get others to go with us? Because without them we can’t achieve anything good.

In my humble opinion our society has become an “instant” results society. Everything we do has picked up speed, largely due to the internet. We no longer contemplate situations and come to some form of decision; we look it up on Google or some other search engine or we instantly engage with others on our ever-present phones or social media. Serious deliberations have gone by the wayside. Deep thinking and research are rarely employed as people feel they have all the information they need; they just need to access it. This has not served us well.

Regardless of your political leanings there’s a scale of mild to moderate to radical in your camp somewhere. And irresponsible politicians capitalize on this. Playing to people’s fear and anger solves nothing

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but it gets you attention and “likes” or “clicks” on social media. Some feel it gets you increased loyalty from the voters. But let’s be clear; it does not provide a solution that can be carried out to benefit the public.

It’s nothing more than self-serving promotion meant to get your attention and possibly your vote in the next election.

Real answers require a time commitment and the willingness to consider all views. Research and collaboration are helpful. Today’s world isn’t the result of changes brought about in the last few years, the changes have been happening over 50 years and the issues won’t be solved overnight.

Matt Gaetz is a perfect example of what I’m speaking of. If you’ve been watching Congress you watched as he and a few Republicans joined with all the Democrats in the House to remove the Speaker of the House.

Mind you Republicans hold the slimmest of margins. But once that happened he had not done the work it would require to put together a coalition of like-minded people to install the next Speaker. So now Congress is tied in a knot and solutions seem elusive.

This makes the Republicans in Congress appear inept whether they actually are or not. And all brought on by a very small group of people.

That victory may turn out to be a wholesale defeat of the entire Republican caucus and could destroy the slim leader-

ship margin we had. This move was sheer stupidity but some out in the “real world” cheer it as it brings that instant rush of “feel good” retribution.

Take that you Rhinos is heard around the world.

But….now what??

We have witnessed this same type of thinking in Missouri . Politicians fueled by narcissistic leanings create chaos thus causing important legislation to go down in flames. Refusing to engage or compromise with their colleagues and claiming the moral “high ground” they become the very barrier to achieving what actually needs done. But they are able to get on social media and claim they are the only real leaders and if the “others would just cooperate” then vic-

tory would be achieved.

Resembling two year olds who want what they want and they want it right now!

Chaos is not a strategy. We are watching it play out in D.C. and we understand it could end in disaster. Real solutions require commitment and hard work to bring others along with you. Nobody can achieve good solutions if unwilling to work with colleagues.

Chaos is not a strategy real leaders employ. It is a destructive cancer that only adds to further chaos. Let’s promote leaders who take the time to identify the problem, find a solution and use their skill to bring a majority along with them.

This is the only way to affect positive change.

Judy Robinson, President, called the meeting to order on October 14, 2023 with the following members present Judy Robinson, Maribeth DeHaven, Evelyn and Gary Griggs, Judy McDonald, Gloria Couchman and Darleen Webber.

Secretary’s minutes were read, and Darleen Webber made the motion to approve with Judy McDonald seconded it.

Treasurer’s report was given. Judy McDonald made the motion and Darlene Webber seconding the motion to approve.

Gloria told of sending a check back to the sender because it was too old to cash and the sender sent a new check for a book that was sent to her.

Maribeth read a copy of the letter that she had sent to Jacob Eubanks concerning the books that we have to sell. He has not answered her letter.

Denise Halley has a

chair that was in Marple Wyckoff’s office and she is giving it to the Museum.

Gary Griggs is trying to find a picture of old Pearl City which was a town on the Iowa Missouri line. Does anyone have one?

Darlene told of going to Bob’s at Seymour.

The food was very good.

We know that there is a story of how the Midgets were named but we do not know where it is.

The elevator is fixed.

A Mr. Miller fixed it.

We would like to have another work day and there was much discussion on when to have it and what needs to need to be done.

Gloria brough wonderful apple pie bars which was served for her birthday with coffee.

Darlene made the motion to adjourn with Evelyn seconding.

Maribeth DeHaven, Secretary

Putnam County Genealogy Minutes

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.

For more information please visit: unionvillefcc.org or call 660-947-2205

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Operation Christmas Child Drop Off Locations Include Unionville Republican

Unionville, MO, Oct. 17, 2023—More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 13 – 20.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts—filled with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys—to children worldwide since 1993. In 2023, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children.

Anyone can pack a shoebox!

Individuals, families, and groups still have time to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage.

“Children around the world need to know that

God loves them and there is hope,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “A simple shoebox gift opens the door to share about the true hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.”

Omaha Baptist Church has a strong contingent of Operation Christmas Child supporters and is a drop off site, though not listed on the online look up tool.

Shoeboxes to fill may be picked up at the church or at The Unionville Republican office and can be dropped off at either location.

Participants can also find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts.

The online lookup tool is searchable by City or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.

If you would like to be part of the Omaha Baptist Church’s efforts to send shoeboxes filled with gifts for needy children through Operation Christmas child, please

BID NOTICE The City of Unionville will be taking bids to take down 1700 Main Street. The bids should include DNR inspection and demolition of the building. Removal of the debris is required with the exception of the brick, which needs to be left in a pile. The successful bidder will be required to possess contractors’ insurance, as well as abide by the Missouri Prevailing Wage Laws.

The bids are due to City Hall by October 25th by 5:00 pm.

The City of Unionville reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted and requests additional information. For more information contact City Hall.

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go to the Omaha Baptist Church Goal Page online and fill a shoebox there for $25. Each one you fill online will count toward our goal. If you would like someone to do this for you, you may give Donna Jones $25 for each box or make your donation at The Republican office. Each one you fill online will count toward the church’s goal.

To donate online: 1. Google “Operation Christmas Child” 2. Click on “Build Shoebox Online 3. Do NOT chose “Start Building” at the top of the page. Instead, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Search for Goal Page.”

4. In the Search Page Title, Church/Group or ZIP? Enter either Omaha Baptist Church, Unionville, MO or simply put in the ZIP: 63565.

~~~ “You look in the mirror and sometimes see a mess of a human being. But you don’t see the lives you’ve touched, or the people you’ve saved. You don’t see all the love you’ve given freely, or the extraordinary memories you’ve made. You are a book of beautiful moments and feelings.”

-- Author Unknown ~~~

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5. The top box says that the online goal is 300 shoeboxes by December 30, 2023. Click on “GO TO GOAL PAGE.” You may do it anonymously, or you may put your name there so we can pray a blessing on you.

Thank you!

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child will celebrate its 30th year of ministry!

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Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

October 25, 1930 – TWA established the first coast-to-coast all-air passenger service on this date. The planes flew from New York to Kansas City for an overnight stop and then on to Los Angeles. Total trip time was 36 hours.

October 26, 1985 – Game six of the Kansas City-St. Louis World Series saw umpire, Donald Denkinger, blow a call at first base which changed the course of the series.

An event that will always be good fuel for a heated discussion.

October 27, , 1854 – Butler County was making plans to construct a jail in Poplar Bluff. Prior to that, the practice was to pay citizens $1.00 per day to guard prisoners.

October 28, 1823 – The Columbia Herald-Statesman explained that, contrary to popular belief, it was not legal for a man to divorce his wife by selling her in an

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open market with a halter around her neck.

October 29, 1869 – The riverboat Stella Blanch exploded near Ste. Genevieve causing the loss of 125 lives.

Thousands of dollars were found floating in the water afterwards.

October 30, 2022 – The big snake show, “Venom Fest,” was underway at Moscow Mills but was quickly shut down when it was discovered that a deadly Indian Cobra was missing from its sealed container.

October 31, 1912 – The Post-Dispatch reported that the unclaimed body of a man had been standing in the window of a St. Louis mortuary for 27 years. The mortuary was displaying him to demonstrate the skill of their embalming.

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants for 121st Recruit Class The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 121st Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on July 1, 2024.

To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Academy, troopers are eligible to earn 46 credit hours through Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO, or 30 credit hours through the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg,

MO, toward a degree, or 57 credit hours through Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, toward a degree. During the Academy, recruits may also be eligible to receive an associate of applied science degree at Mineral Area College by completing an additional 16 general education credit hours through online courses with Western Governors University.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s uniform guidelines allow troopers to have tattoos or brands as long as they meet two requirements: 1) The tattoos or brands cannot depict or support criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity, profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc. 2) Tattoos/brands cannot be located on the head, neck, hands, wrists, or

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MSHP Encourages Halloween Safety Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.

It’s that time of year when young ghosts, vampires, superheroes, and cartoon characters are planning their night of trick-or-treating.

While some local events take place in large parking lots the weekend prior, many trick-or-treaters will be out on Halloween night. It’s imperative that drivers and pedestrians stay alert.

Young children excited by Halloween could dart in front of a vehicle.

Slow down and drive with extra caution. Expect an increase in the number of slow-moving vehicles in neighborhoods as motorists pick up and drop off trick-or-treaters. Please be courteous and stay alert for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers─when you’re driving, keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone!

Parents, please remind children to approach only familiar houses that are well-lit. Remind them they should never enter a stranger’s house or vehicle. Consider trick-or-treating with your children for their safety and because it’s a fun way to spend an evening. Give some thought to safety when choosing a costume. Consider using make-up rather than

wearing a mask, which can obstruct a child’s vision making it difficult to see an oncoming car.

A light-colored costume is easier for drivers to see at night and adding reflective tape to dark costumes makes them visible. Flame resistant costumes are encouraged.

All trick-or-treaters are reminded to watch for traffic while they are out and about this Halloween. Remember to look both ways when crossing the street. Use sidewalks wherever possible and trick-or-treat while it is light outside.

If you do go out after dark, increase your visibility by using a flashlight and wearing a light-colored costume.

An adult should always accompany small children, and older children should stay in groups.

Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. If you are driving to a costume party, make sure your costume doesn’t hamper your vision. If you attend a Halloween party that includes alcohol, designate a sober driver for the trip home. Alcohol, even in small amounts, slows reaction time and dulls the senses. Driving after you’ve had alcohol could have a sad and possibly deadly result.

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Liberty Thought of the Week

by Paul Hamby It’s harvest season in the country.

Up until humans started growing their own food, most of our time on earth was spent on 2 things: Foraging and self defense. The development of civilization was only possible once our ancestors mastered farming.

Farmers are a unique blend of rugged individualists, nature lovers, recyclers, weather forecasters, optimists and shepherds.

Oklahoma farmer Boston B. Blackwood wrote a short article on what it was like to be a farmer: “A dirt farmer is a man who starts out with nothing, loses on everything he grows and comes out even at the end of the year. Nobody knows how he does it.

He doesn’t know himself. But after a hard week’s work he drives five miles to church because his heart still holds the eternal truths that worldly wise men have lost.”

“He must have the heart to plant in hope, cultivate in faith, and end in failure, and then start all over with greater hope and strong faith.

This is a dirt farmer.

Heaven help the family that depends on him for its support. Heaven help the nation that does not have him to depend on for its support.”

Blackwood’s article was published in The Farmer-Stockman magazine in 1940.

Paul Harvey credited that writing, sent to him

by a listener, for the motivation for his November 1978 FFA speech in Kansas City.

Harvey began with that characteristic big folksy voice; “And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker” Then, after a trademark Paul Harvey pause, he said -- “so God made a Farmer.”

The stadium filled with young students wearing blue FFA coats erupted in applause.

Harvey continued “I need somebody with arms strong enough to wrestle a calf and yet gentle enough to deliver his own grandchild; somebody to call hogs, tame cantankerous machinery, come home hungry, have to await lunch until his wife’s done feeding visiting ladies, then tell the ladies to be sure and come back real soon, and mean it.”

-- so God made a Farmer.

In 2013, Ram trucks created a - minute super bowl commercial featuring iconic farm scenes - with the voice of Paul Harvey reading part of the FFA speech. Ram donated 1 million dollars to the National FFA. Agriculture is Missouri’s number 1 industry. This month we pause to thank all of those who raise livestock and plant the soil to provide our food.

Imagine a world where we would have to import all our food.

Now let’s make sure that never happens.

~~~ “You just keep pushing. You just keep pushing. I made every mistake that could be made.

But I just kept pushing.”

-- Rene Descartes ~~~

NOTICE Putnam County Commissioners will meet on MONDAY, October 30th, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Old Soldier’s Room in the Putnam County Courthouse and is open to the public.

The purpose of the meeting is to establish salaries for the county elected officials as set forth in 50.333 RSMo. /s/ Leslie Ream Putnam County Circuit Clerk of Court

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Putnam County Prevails 14-7 In A theBoth teams then went four and out on their next Battle of Defensive Teams possessions.

Football Game vs Polo could be described as Big Plays and Strong Defense

Coach Adam Huse gives his team praise for winning a hard fought game against Polo, a team ranked ninth in Class 1.

Putnam County host- the Panthers punted on in possession at the 46.

They went three and out. ed the Panthers of Polo fourth-and-eight.

Started on the 28 yard Riediger connectfor their last regular line the Midgets moved ed with Jude Watt for a season game and final the ball four yards on 37 yard pass to get the Grand Rivers Conferthree plays. They chose Midgets into Panther ence game.

Polo won the coin toss to attempt to convert territory. Again, the Panrather than punt and ther defense stopped the and chose to receive.

They started their came up short, turning Midgets dead and they drive on their own 34 the ball over on the 24 punted on fourth-andeight. yard line and went three yard line.

The first quarter endOn Polo’s next drive and out.

Putnam County start- ed scoreless and in the there was a fumble with ed their first drive on the second quarter Polo was Diego Lopez there for 46 yard line and Trace Riediger converted a third-and-two into a first down moving his Midgets across midfield to the Panther 35 yard line. A facemask call against Polo moved the Midgets to the 20 yard line. They converted a fourth-andone to reach the nine yard line. The Panther defense bent, but didnt break as they held the Midgets at the one yard line.

They took possession on downs. The Midget defense didn’t let them out of the red zone and Angstrom Watt gets some yards with the ball.

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Diego Lopez makes a shoestring tackle to stop the Panther runner from a touchdown

Milan Claims GRC Title

Milan had a 6-0 season in the Grand River to take the title. Trenton, suffering only one loss was 5-1 for second in the GRC. Polo finished 3-3 for third place. In fourth place three teams tied

Never in my 30+ years, do I remember a 9-team football district.

On Friday, October 27, only the eight and nine seed teams will play and the winner will face the one seed the following

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In the football district quarterfinals, the PC Midgets will face off with the number two seed Westran Hornets at Westran on Friday, November 3.

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At the 3:59 mark Polo started their drive on the one yard line and completed a pass for a 99 yard touchdown to get the first score of the game. They kicked the extra point and took the lead 7-0.

On Putnam County’s next possession they started their drive on the 34 yard line and converted third down to keep the drive alive. From the Polo 31 yard line Jude Watt took the ball to the endzone to score for Putnam County. Tristen Hendee ran the twopoint conversion to take the lead 8-7.

Coming back after halftime with an 8-7 lead the Midgets took the kickoff and started their drive at the 30. Jude Watt came off the line and went the distance for the second touchdown, 14-7.

The two-point conversion failed.

Early in the fourth quarter Polo attempted a fourth-and-one play and Kollin Huse stepped up for a huge stop, giving the Midgets the ball on downs.

Despite a 15 yard run by Hendee for a first down at the 23, the Midgets were forced to punt.

Polo went to the air and Riediger tipped the pass away and Jude Watt pulled the ball in for an interception.

Putnam County controlled the ball and worked the clock allowing for time to run out, giving Putnam County the win.

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PC Band Performs and GRC 2023 AllConference Softball Places Well at Shelby Co. October drum major for field Selections Released 14,OntheSaturday, Putnam County show.

First Team (* = Unanimous selection) *Hanna Vaught, senior, Polo *Annabelle Bell, senior, Gallatin *Hannah Carter, senior, S. Harrison *Lexi Hunter, sophomore, S. Harrison *Bailey Barnett, freshman, S. Harrison *Kaylor Hodge, sophomore, Trenton Karydon Jones, junior, Gallatin Elana Clark, senior, Maysville Emerson Pauley, junior, Milan Madi Moore, senior.

Trenton Second Team Mya Heil, junior, Polo Kendyl Fitzwater, sophomore, Polo Hailey Lemunyon, senior, Maysville Brynn Bird, sophomore,

Gallatin Ashley Feiden, senior, Gallatin Alex Endicott, senior, Gallatin Allise Perkins, junior, Putnam County Jenna Knowles, junior, Putnam County Abbey Henry, senior, S. Harrison Saige Bennett, senior, S. Harrison Emma Chamberlin, senior, S. Harrison Jenna Harris, senior, Trenton Avery Clark, junior, Trenton Honorable Mention Emily Schmidt, junior, Polo Keagan Eddy, junior, Milan Traylen Brundage, sophomore, Putnam County Emma Roberts, senior, Trenton

Band attended the Shelby County Classic. The band was outstanding and recognized for the following honors: Fourth place in the 2A parade Emma Whitlock first place in parade open class drum major and first place open class

of the Month winners (L to R): Ada PCMS October Character Student Evans (sixth grade) and Donald Lewis (seventh grade). Not pictured: Allison Phillips Education Winners (eighth grade). Photo credit: Haley Watt

Koenen Medals at State Golf Meet PC R-I senior Abbie Koenen competed in the Class 1 State Golf meet at the Sedalia Country Club.

In the field of 95 golfers, Koenen captured

seventh place and a medal, shooting a score of 186 for 36 holes played.

Congratulations, Abbe, on your accomplishment! #PutnamProud

Third place parade auxiliary open class Fourth place indoor Guard, 2A First place indoor Drumline, 2A Second place Field Show, 2A Congratulations, on a job well done! #PutnamProud

Rotarian Ron Kinzler presented eighth grader Trapper Hatfield with the Unionville Rotary Student of the Month award.

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Good attitude winners (L to R): Trevor Dorsey (sixth grade), Aiden Campbell (seventh grade) and Trapper Hatfield (eighth grade). Photo credit: Haley Watt

Character Word “Self-Control” winners (L to R): Robbie Dale (sixth grade), Jarret Brown (seventh grade) and Bryna Hurley (eighth grade).

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No Excuse for Open Borders October 20, 2023 Dear Friend, The United States Army Corps of Engineers has a massive mission area. They’re responsible for everything from breaching obstacles on the battlefield to building military bases and operating civil works projects like the dams on the Missouri River. Clearly, they’ve got plenty on their plate.

So, why is the President trying to drag the Corps into defending his open-borders agenda?

In response to the complete failure of the Biden Administration to secure our southern border, Texas took matters into its own hands—deploying state law enforcement agents to the border, building the wall with state funds, and placing buoy barriers in the Rio Grande River.

Instead of applauding Texas for doing its job, President Biden decided he needed to sue in order to stop them.

Citing the 1899 Rivers and Harbors Act, the Biden Administration claimed that the buoys Texas placed in the Rio Grande were illegal.

That’s absolutely ludicrous. The Rivers and Harbors Act was written to keep our waterways navigable. It was never intended to enforce an open-border agenda.

Needless to say, there are a couple problems here.

For starters, most of the Rio Grande isn’t navigable (excluding a short stretch near the mouth of the river, which isn’t in

question here). In fact, the river is as low as eighteen inches deep in the area where the buoy barrier is. I’d like to see a barge that can navigate that.

The real crime here is President Biden’s utter failure to secure our southern border. While pushing amnesty for illegal immigrants, the President has encouraged a massive wave of illegal immigration—with more than 6 million illegal border crossings since January 2021. It’s completely overwhelmed our Border Patrol agents.

Law enforcement has seized 22,000 pounds of fentanyl at the border, enough to kill 4.9 BILLION people. That’s a lot, but according to government estimates, we’re only catching 5 to 10 percent of all the drugs trafficked across the southern border. It’s not just the estimates though, we’re seeing the impacts on our communities—not just near the border, but all over the country.

Enough is enough. We need to secure our border and stop the flow of deadly fentanyl into our country. To do that, we have to finish the wall and start enforcing our immigration laws again.

The Biden Administration also needs to drop this ridiculous lawsuit and start working with states to secure the border instead of fighting them.

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Rooted in Community, Farm to School Programs Growing Strong

By Kirstin Bailey, senior project associate, Center for Rural Affairs Over the past decade, the farm to school movement has reached millions of students in the United States and its territories.

From school gardens and farm field trips to local food on cafeteria trays, farm to school practices help children learn about nutrition and agriculture while also creating new markets for local and regional farmers.

To recognize the connections made between schools and local farmers and their role in promoting well-being among children and building strong local economies, in 2010 Congress des-

ignated October as National Farm to School Month. As in years past, this month’s celebration—“Rooted in Community: Growing Stronger, Together”—unites people in a shared vision of an abundant and equitable food system.

Organizations and schools are celebrating by serving locally produced food, planting seeds and watching them grow, and visiting farms or hosting local farmers in the classroom.

But, the farm to school movement won’t stop when October ends.

With help from $10.7 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, children from nearly 3,000

BOAC Grant Funds Announced Applications must be received by Dec. 1, 2023 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, 2023. Recipients awarded funding will be notified in early January.

Projects must be completed by Aug. 1, 2024.

Apply at agriculture. mo.gov.

For more information on the Department and its programs, visit agriculture.mo.gov.

schools in 40 states and Guam will continue to benefit from farm to school programs.

Grantees representing school districts, tribal organizations, agricultural producers, non-profit entities, and state and local agencies from across the country are set to bring curriculum-based agriculture education to 1.2 million students.

In Nebraska, students at eight rural schools will be matched with area farmers to learn about specialty crop production through the Center for Rural Affairs’ partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education. In southwest

Iowa, five rural schools are partnering with the Center to implement sustainable farm to school programs and connect with local farmers.

In other areas of the country, plans include hands-on cooking and gardening lessons, establishing school greenhouses, and employing farm to school coordinators.

By educating children on the value of locally-produced food, teachers, administrators, and local, state, and national leaders help create new jobs, strengthen the local economy, and build vibrant rural communities for years to come.

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Continued from pg. 1 ance information. She told the council that the present coverage would raise 6.5% and that the information included other options. After discussion, Purdy motioned to stay with the current plan. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 3-0 via roll call vote.

The Electric Department trucks have some required maintenance.

Purdy motioned to approve the maintenance.

Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.

Caley presented information that the Landis & Gyr AMI fees will be raising. The city has the option to lock the new rates in on either a fiveor ten-year contract.

In discussion, Hill expressed the opinion that the components, which are already three-years old, would probably be

inoperable or obsolete in 10 years. He motioned to approve a five-year contract. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.

In Other Business as Necessary, Purdy questioned the Lockridge Bill for the ceiling insulation. Payne told the council his department had received three bids and Lockridge’s was the cheapest and they also have equipment the department can rent for installation. Purdy motioned to approve accepting Lockridge bid.

Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.

At 5:55, Purdy motioned to adjourn the meeting. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.

The next City Council meeting will be Thursday, November 2.

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USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program Pays More Than $1.77 Billion to America’s Producers in Support of Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued more than $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a critical piece of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. Right now, CRP’s more than 667,000 participants received payments from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their voluntary conservation efforts on more than 23 million acres of private land. Since 2021, CRP has grown by 21 percent in terms of acres enrolled, testament to the Biden-Harris administration’s program improvement efforts.

“Through the addition of tools to sequester car-

bon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and better quantify these efforts, while also bringing into the fold more Tribes and underserved producers, we’ve made the Conservation Reserve Program better for our nation’s natural resources and for our agricultural producers and landowners,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

“These producers and landowners voluntarily place their land under contract and, in the spirit of stewardship, agree to establish and maintain prescribed conservation practices for the life of contract. We’re grateful to all CRP participants who are making a tremendous difference by proactively addressing climate change and conserving natural resources now and for future generations.”

Top five states for CRP participant payments: Iowa, $402,508,900 Illinois, $172,723,800 M i n n e s o t a , $150,773,400 South Dakota, $129,545,200 Missouri, $99,849,600 Improvements to CRP Since 2021, FSA has made improvements to the program: Introducing a new climate-smart practice incentive for CRP general and continuous signups designed to reward participants who implement conservation practices that increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Enabling additional soil rental rate adjustments or rate flexibilities, including a possible increase in rates where appropriate.

Increasing payments for practice incentives from 20 percent to 50 percent. This incentive, in addition to cost share payments, for continuous CRP practices is based on establishment cost.

Increasing payments for water quality practic-

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es rates from 10 percent to 20 percent for certain water quality benefiting practices available through the CRP continuous signup, such as grassed waterways, riparian buffers and filter strips.

Establishing a Grassland CRP minimum rental rate benefitting more than 1,000 counties with rates currently below the $13 minimum.

Additionally, FSA made significant improvements to the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) that reduce barriers by making the program more accessible to a broader cross-section of agricultural producers and new conservation partners. These program improvements include the flexibility for partners to provide matching funds in the form of cash, in-kind contributions, or technical assistance and the ability for FSA to invest in additional, full-time staff devoted to working directly with our CREP partners and program specialists in FSA’s state offices.

Since 2021, FSA has also entered into the first-ever Tribal Nations CREP agreements in partnership with the Cheyenne River, Rosebud and Oglala Sioux Tribes. In 2022, USDA also entered into the Big Sioux River Watershed CREP agreement with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks to assist farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, enhance wildlife habitat, and create public hunting and fishing access. These CREP agreements reflect priorities and goals of USDA

to broaden the scope and reach of its voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs to engage underserved producers.

FSA’s conservation programs had a strong showing in 2023. FSA partnered with producers and landowners to enroll 3.9 million CRP this year – including 927,000 enrolled acres through General CRP, 2.3 million acres enrolled in Grassland CRP and 694,000 acres enrolled in Continuous CRP. These results underscore the continued importance of CRP as a tool to help producers invest in the long-term health, sustainability, and profitability of their land and natural resources.

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CRP is a voluntary program contract with agricultural producers through which environmentally sensitive agricultural land is devoted to conservation benefits.

CRP participants establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat.

In return, FSA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Contract duration is between 10 and 15 years.

To learn more about CRP and other FSA programs, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center.

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The starting annual salary for trooper is $57,984. Following three years of service, the trooper first class’ salary is increased to $65,112.

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641-919-4147 _____9-13-tfn ____________________ For Rent:Finished Basement Apt. Share Kitchen with owner upstairs. All Utilities paid inclding internet. $525 a month plus deposit.

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Unionville Republican

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: Bever-

ly 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 lim-

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itation 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: ERIC J THOMPSON AND SAMANTHA J THOMPSON, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Eric J Thompson and Samantha J Thompson, husband and wife dated December 22, 2017 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Putnam County, Missouri Book 331, Page 767, the undersigned

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Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, November 20, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the south front door of the Putnam County Courthouse, in the City of Unionville, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue, subject to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Putnam County, State of Missouri, to wit:

THE EAST 28 FEET OF LOT TEN (10), ALL OF LOT ELEVEN (11), AND ALL OF LOT TWELVE (12) OF BLOCK ONE (1) IN GRAY’S ADDITION TO UNIONVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI AS SHOWN

BY THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. to satisfy said debt and costs.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 210661.112023.434440 FC Notice Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

PUBLISH ON: October 25,2023, 11/01/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/15/2023

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Joe’s Bits and Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.) I was gone on a trip to the Smokies last week and did not get my column done. I am back and ready to go at it again.

VEGETABLE RESOURCES I realize that many of you have already finished your gardening for 2023 but there are some resources that can still be applicable. (1) Vegetables need to be stored at specific temperatures and humidities to last longer. You can find our specifics at Vegetable Harvest and Storage | MU Extension (missouri.edu).

It is guide 6226 if that helps. (2) Another great resource is the vegetable planting calendar which I have discussed before.

It contains lots of information but includes days from planting to harvest.

It is at Vegetable Planting Calendar | MU Extension (missouri.edu) or guide 6201. (3) there are guides on canning and freezing vegetables and while I realize that is too late this season, it can assist in planning next years’ garden. (4) MU Extension has a guide on “Frequently Asked Gardening Questions” at Frequently Asked Vegetable Questions, G6400 | MU Extension (missouri.edu) that has information too. There are other resources during the garden year I have not mentioned now. (5) Finally, do not forget it is a great

time to soil test your garden before the frost sets in.

FARM LEASE RESOURCES The Ag Business and Policy Education portion of extension has been updating and putting more farm lease resources online recently. I urge you to go there for forms and support. You can go to the Ag Business and Policy portion on the extension website (www. extension.missouri.edu and click on programs) and is on the front page.

Check it out.

REMINDERS The “Market on the Square” will be having its last time for 2023 this Saturday morning on the west side of the Unionville square. 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.

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: “When a woman says “what”?

- it is not because she did not hear you. She’s giving you a chance to change what you said!”

Road and Bridge Job Opening

The Putnam County Commission will be accepting applications for a Full-Time position County Road and Bridge Crew until position is filled.

• Experience in welding, construction, and heavy equipment operation is preferred but willing to train.

• CDL preferred but not required.

• $20-$30/hour based on skills and experience.

If interested please pick up an application at the Courthouse in the Putnam County Clerk’s Office, 1601 Main Street, Room 101, Unionville, MO 63565 Putnam County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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MDC Stresses Safety for Non-hunters During Hunting Seasons

MDC reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons, such as wearing bright orange clothing to be more visible to hunters. Photo source: MDC Non-hunters out in nature during hunting seasons should practice simple safety measures.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting

seasons.

“Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. “Hunters must clearly identify their targeted game animals before even putting their fingers on the triggers of their firearms or before drawing their

bows when archery hunting. They must also be aware of what is behind their targets and should never shoot at movement or sound.”

McGuire added that non-hunters out in hunting areas can also practice some safety measures. He and MDC offer these safety tips for non-hunters: *Wear bright clothing to be more visible, such as a bright orange hat, jacket, or pack. *Place a bright orange vest or bandana on the canines who join you and keep them leashed. *Avoid earth-toned or animal-colored clothing such as tan and brown. *Be aware that hunters are often most active during the early morning and late afternoon, when game animals are most active. Be especially aware of your own visibility during these times when light is dim. *Stay on designated trails. Trails are designed to improve the safety of public users and to pro-

tect sensitive habitats.

Enjoying recreational activities only on designated trails will reduce the likelihood of entering hunting areas. *Whenever venturing into the outdoors, let someone know where you are going and when to expect your return. *Make yourself known. If you hear shooting, raise your voice, and let hunters know you are in the area. *Be courteous. Once a hunter is aware of your presence, don’t make unnecessary noise to disturb wildlife. Avoid conflict.

Identify hunting seasons and lands open to hunting. Learn where and when hunting is taking place. Plan your recreation activities based on this information. Find information on Missouri hunting seasons at mo.gov/hunting-trapping.

Find conservation areas that allow hunting and those that do not by using the MDC Places to Go web feature at mo.gov/discover-nature/ places.

Thank You, PC Café Meal Champions!

MEAL CHAMPIONS SPONSORS THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!

The P. C. Café appreciates the support of the following businesses, organizations, and individuals for providing meals for the Senior Citizens in Putnam County OCTOBER SPONSORS OCT 20 - PUTNAM COUNTY R-I STAFF OCT 23- ONE TO ONE PHARMACY OCT 27- PLAYLE & COLLINS FUNERAL HOME OCT 31 - Memory of MARY SANDERS (Larry Sanders) If you are interested in becoming a Meal Champion for older adults, please contact Mary Clapham at the P. C. Café and Resource Center

The Law Offices of BJ Richardson, LLC WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF OUR

NEW OFFICE IN UNIONVILLE!

107 S. 16TH STREET UNIONVILLE, MO 63565 660.730.8640 BROOKE D. RYALS MANAGING PARALEGAL brooke@taxesquire.com

BJ RICHARDSON, PUTNAM COUNTY CLASS OF 1991, OWNS AND OPERATES THE LAW OFFICES OF BJ RICHARDSON, LLC IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. BJ MOVED TO SPRINGFIELD IN 2004, AND IS ONE OF THE TOP ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE ATTORNEYS IN SPRINGFIELD. BJ HAS BEEN HOLDING OFFICE HOURS IN UNIONVILLE, ON AND OFF, FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS. WHEN THEIR LATE GRANDFATHER, BILL RICHARDSON’S OLD OFFICE BECAME AVAILABLE, HE AND BROOKE THOUGHT IT WAS TIME TO OPEN A PERMANENT LOCATION IN UNIONVILLE. BJ RECEIVED HIS JURIS DOCTOR FROM ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY AND MASTER OF LAWS IN TAXATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY. THE UNIONVILLE LOCATION WILL BE MANAGED AND RUN BY BROOKE RYALS. BROOKE RECEIVED HER CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE FROM COLUMBIA COLLEGE. SHE HAS WORKED IN THE LEGAL FIELD FOR 19 YEARS, AND HAS BEEN A PARALEGAL WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF BJ RICHARDSON, LLC, FOR 10 YEARS. BROOKE IS NOW SCHEDULING CONSULTATIONS

BY APPOINTMENT IN OUR UNIONVILLE OFFICE. PLEASE GIVE HER A CALL AT (660) 730-8640 TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING PUTNAM COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. “THE CHOICE OF A LAWYER IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION AND SHOULD NOT BE BASED SOLELY UPON ADVERTISEMENTS.”