Hospice of Northeast MO Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Submitted by Holly Crist Templeton, Development Coordinator
Kirksville –In 1993, a group of community volunteers, led by founding board president Dr. Ron Gaber, began the process of creating the non-profit Hospice 2000. In 1994 that organization became a reality when they were able to hire their first full-time administrator and nurse case manager. They had a goal of serving 50 patients a year in the 30-mile radius of Kirksville. Today that same organization,
now known as Hospice of Northeast Missouri, serves over 200 patients a year in the counties of Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Sullivan and Shelby. When asked about the early success of Hospice 2000, Gaber pointed to the early commitment of ATSU-KCOM. They supported volunteer staff involvement, complimentary office facilities, and professional grant writers. One such grant writer was Gaylah Sublette, who now serves as
Missouri DCI Cautions Drivers of Increased Deer Movement Along Roadways This Time of Year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri has consistently ranked within the top 15 states nationally for collisions involving deer. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) warns drivers to be mindful of deer and other wild animals that commonly cross the roadways as temperatures drop and nights become longer.
In 2023, Missouri drivers experienced 3,591 crashes involving deer, equating to one deer strike occurring approximately every 2 hours and 30 minutes in the state. In these crashes, there were four fatalities, and 420 people were injured.
“Dawn and dusk are the most susceptible times to experience deer collisions,” said Chlora Lindley-Myers, Director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance. “Always be cautious and regularly scan both sides of the roadway. Keep in mind some accidents are unavoidable, so it’s always best to be prepared by contacting your agent or carrier to discuss appropriate insurance coverage.”
Deer are often in groups, even in populated areas. Be extra cautious at night when animals tend to be more active and watch for the reflection of their eyes from your vehicle headlights. Stay focused while driving and be ready to react
by reducing your speed if you encounter deer. Never swerve to avoid animals in the road, as it can cause loss of vehicle control, resulting in serious injury or death. Damage to a vehicle from an accident with an animal is covered under an auto policy’s optional comprehensive coverage. If you only have collision or liability coverage, your insurance carrier will not cover vehicle damage from an animal collision.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates damage caused by deer accidents alone results in about $1 billion of uninsured losses annually. If you experience an animal collision accident, ensure your personal safety before promptly reporting the incident to your insurance carrier. Take photos to document the on-scene damage if you can do so safely.
Filing a claim for an accident covered by your comprehensive coverage means you’ll still need to pay a deductible. After that, your insurer typically covers the costs of the claim up to your policy limits.
For any insurance questions, Missouri consumers can call DCI’s Insurance Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390, or visit insurance.mo.gov/ consumers.
DCI is charged with protecting Missouri consumers For more information about the department, please visit our website at dci.mo.gov.
the interim president of the ATSU Missouri campus. In 1994 Sublette was the lead author and director of grants and program development at KCOM and she helped secure a three-year grant by the Department of Health and Human Services for over a half a million dollars. Community support was a huge part of the organization’s early success and when the grant was submitted it contained over 100 local signatures of endorsement and support.
Hospice 2000 changed
their name to Hospice of Northeast Missouri in 2004 to better reflect the geographic location of the organization and the area it serves.
On January 1, 2022, Hospice of Northeast Missouri joined forces with Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, also a non-profit, to assist in providing expanded resources and to ensure continued quality end of life care throughout Northeast Missouri.
Hospice of Northeast Missouri’s milestone celebration coincides
(Left) Hospice Board Members and volunteers gather to celebrate 30 years of service in Northeast Missouri. Fifth from right is Putnam Countian Ruth Hines. Submitted by Holly Crist Templeton
with thousands of hospice providers celebrating November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a partner agency of the United Way of Northeast Missouri, takes great pride in providing comprehensive services as one of the few non-profit hospice agencies serving Northeast Missouri. For more information call 660627-9711 or visit hospiceofnortheastmissouri. org.
McMurry and New Business Featured Rotary Programs
Rotarians were entertained by Enfys McMurry last week with facts and ideas about Continental Flight 11 that was bombed in May, 1962. Also present at the meeting were Charlie and Alyssa Elder, who are soon expanding their RPM Signs and Shirts business into Unionville. The Elders have a location in Memphis, Missouri, as well. Shown left to right are Linda Fain, Enfys McMurry, Alyssa Elder, Charlie Elder. Submitted by Mary Comstock
Veterans Recognized at Assembly
Veterans were asked to stand and be recognized for their service at the annual PC R-I Veterans Day Assembly hosted by the National Honor Society. The assembly, a Putnam County R-I tradition which has been held for years, was open to the public and included recognition of individual military branches, patriotic music, addresses from veterans and members of National Honor Society. Another tradition is the Quilt of Valor presentation. This year Chris Yunick made the presentation to veteran Wayne Koehn,Photo credit: Haley Watt
Motorists Urged to Slow Down, Move Over:
“It’s the Law”
JEFFERSON CITY—
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s highway workers are part of a larger group of emergency responders who put their lives on the line on Missouri’s highways responding to crash scenes. Alongside police officers, fire fighters, EMS, and tow truck operators, they respond to traffic incidents, assist drivers, and help keep traffic flowing.
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), traffic incidents are the leading cause of death for EMS responders and law enforcement officers. To remind motorists what’s on the line, the FHWA has declared the week of Nov. 18-22 as National Crash Responder Safety Week.
“Crash Responder Safety Week serves as an important reminder for drivers to be mindful of our dedicated first responders, who work tirelessly to keep our roadways safe every day,” said Chris Engelbrecht, MoDOT’s Director of Safety and Emergency Management. “These individuals put their lives on the line to protect us, so it’s crucial to show respect by following the state’s move over law, staying focused, and reducing speed when approaching emergency vehicles.”
Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to either change lanes or slow down when approaching stationary MoDOT, law enforcement or other emergency vehicles with flashing lights on. To help protect those who protect us, all 50 states enforce some form of the Move Over law.
In 2023, more than 136,000 traffic crashes were reported on Missouri roadways that required emergency response. MoDOT emergency response personnel respond to more than 6,000 traffic incidents each month on average.
Crash Responder Safety Week provides a valuable chance to remind drivers about Missouri’s Move Over law, educate them on crash prevention, and promote critical training for all traffic incident responders. “It’s important to give our responders the space they need to work safely, ensuring everyone can make it home to their families at the end of the day,” said Chris Engelbrecht.
Hawley Urges USPS Nominees to Protect Rural Mail Delivery
WASHINGTON – On November 14, in a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) nominations hearing for the United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Val Demings, William Zollars, and Gordon Hartogensis on their commitment to combatting rural mail delivery issues.
Senator Hawley confronted the nominees about the Postal Service’s proposed “Regional Transportation Optimization” plan that would harm mail delivery in rural areas across the country, including in Missouri. He referenced the letter the Missouri Farm Bureau sent yesterday to the Postmaster General raising similar concerns. The Senator asked for the nominees’ commitment to “reconsider this proposal and make sure rural Americans […] are getting full and regular delivery of the mail.”
Senator Hawley also asked the nominees whether they would prioritize rebuilding and reopening rural post offices that have been damaged by severe weather, especially the Baring, Mo., Post Office, which was destroyed by a tornado roughly a year ago.
“Are you willing to
commit to me today that if confirmed, you will work to get rural post offices—all post offices, but it’s particularly acute in our rural areas that have been put out of service—will you commit to me to working to get those reopened on a timely basis?” Senator Hawley asked.
All three nominees pledged to work to reopen the damaged post offices.
Senator Hawley has been a vocal advocate for timely, reliable mail delivery, particularly in rural areas. He played a key role in reopening the post office in Vichy, Mo., which had been closed for three years due to termite damage. He has pressed USPS CEO Louis DeJoy for a timeline to rebuild the Post Office in Baring, Mo., Senator Hawley also introduced the Rural Post Office Reconstruction Act of 2023 which would establish a clear timeframe for reopening rural post offices that experience closure due to natural disaster damage or other unforeseen circumstances.
Since 2022, Senator Hawley has pushed the USPS for answers and improvements on the postal delays across Kansas City, Mo., sending letters to the USPS Inspector General and Mr. DeJoy.
Autumn Art?
Margaret Zeitouny went for a walk with her dog on a trail in Waltham’s Cedarwood Park in Massachusetts and stumbled upon a formation of pinecones “in a circle pattern with a repetitive design. Making them is a meditative thing. I don’t know if the artist is coming up and checking on it, but
I am. I want to take a picture a day until it’s not there anymore. I am not on board with aliens, and definitely not on board with satanic ritual. I appreciate that someone spent a significant amount of time putting it together and put it together on the edge of the trail.”
NOTICE
ALL Putnam County Courthouse Offices will be closed NOVEMBER 28th & NOVEMBER 29th for the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday.
Honor, Tradition, Craftsmanship and Pride.
Centerville Monument Company has a rich tradition going all the way back to its origination in 1868 and is continued with the current and second generation owner, Mason Whisler and his wife Taren. Centerville Monument Company holds its craftsmanship to the highest standard to provide your loved one with the highest quality memorial that you and your family can be proud of for generations to come. Come see Mason and Taren at 1215 East Maple St. in Centerville Monday through Friday 8-12, 1-4 or give them a call at 641-856-2565 to schedule an appointment or ask about any memorial needs or questions you may have.
Wilburt L. Edmunds
Wilburt L. Edmunds, 90, passed away November 9, 2024. He was also known by family members and friends as Ed and/or Willie. He was born in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii, on August 10, 1934, the oldest of six children and the last surviving sibling. His father, Rollo, met and married his mother, Mary Gega. He experienced World War II and all the beauty and fun of Hawaii. The family moved to the mainland in 1949 and he graduated from high school in Missouri where he played sports and always excelled at anything he did. He joined the Air Force and worked on fighter jets attaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant in his 20-year career. His first assignment was at Bergstrom AFB in Austin, Texas, where he loved it from the moment he stepped off the plane and the grass was green and it was warm. He was later stationed in Las Vegas, Japan, Thailand, England, Abilene and other TDY locations until his retirement in 1972. He had a second 25-year career with Pitney Bowes, formerly known as Monarch Marking Systems. Ed was hard working, honest and successful. He loved all sports and was an outstanding athlete, but he especially loved playing golf. He also enjoyed spending time in the Hill Country. As she writes this and misses him terribly, she hopes to carry on until they can be together again. They enjoyed all the wonderful things in this area such as boating
on Lake Travis. They had the opportunity to travel to many parts of the United States including numerous trips to Hawaii.
Ed is survived by his wife Dorothy who he met at a local dance and it was love at first sight. They bought their home near her parents and have lived there until his death. They enjoyed almost 68 years of marriage. They were blessed with one son, Randy who was also handsome and smart. Ed is predeceased by his son. He is also survived by his beautiful guard cat, Teddy who will continue to watch over his wife and help her get through her loss along with the help of relatives and her faith.
A special thanks to Choice Hospice and Blue Water HomeCare for their warm and compassionate care of Ed in his last days. Another special thanks to Swan Songs that provided a private concert in his home of Hawaiian music.
Jeffrey Cunningham
Jeffrey Edward Cunningham, age 28, of Des Moines, IA and formerly of Unionville, MO passed away on November 6, 2024, in Des Moines, IA. Jeff was born on December 17, 1995, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Edward and Lisa (Bomar) Cunningham. He was raised in Unionville and attended the local schools. Jeff moved to Des Moines a few years ago and was a Resident Manager at the Salvation Army Men’s
Recovery Program and had inspirations to start a recovery housing project. He was also a manager of an AT&T retail store and attended college through Walden University. Jeff loved martial arts, working out, traveling and going fishing. He had a great sense of humor and will be greatly missed.
Jeff is survived by his parents Edward and Lisa Cunningham of Smithville, MO, and his brother Bill Shultz of Alexandria, VA. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. According to the family wishes cremation has been accorded. A service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be given to the family’s choice. Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions is honored to care for and minister to the Cunningham family during this time.
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Keep Food Safety in Mind this Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, November 12, 2024 – Turkey is the most popular dish during Thanksgiving celebrations, yet there are many inexperienced cooks who will be in the kitchen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging consumers to practice food safety throughout the entire Thanksgiving process, from the grocery store to the dining table.
“On the most popular food holiday of the year, we’re reminding consumers to follow safe food handling practices starting at the grocery store and going all the way through enjoying your leftovers,” said Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban. “Following these basic steps can help keep your family and friends safe this holiday season.”
To keep your Thanksgiving food safe, follow this guide:
Shopping
Bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels if perishables, like turkey, are left in the Danger Zone (temperatures between 40 F and 140 F) for too long. Pick up your turkey and other perishable products at the end of your grocery shopping so they stay cold as long as possible. Pack perishables in insulated bags with cold sources if the commute home is longer than an hour and place them in the refrigerator as soon as you get home.
Make sure the packaging of your turkey is not torn or leaking. Juices from raw poultry can
cause cross-contamination of harmful bacteria that can get you sick. Place turkey, and other raw meat products, in plastic bags and in a separate part of your shopping cart to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading.
Thawing
A frozen turkey can be safely thawed in the refrigerator or in cold water:
When thawing in a refrigerator at 40 F or below, allow roughly 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds. Consider putting the turkey in a container or dish to contain juices that may leak.
When thawing in cold water, allow roughly 30 minutes per pound. Submerge the wrapped turkey into the cold water and change the water every 30 minutes until the turkey is fully thawed. Once thawed, cook the turkey immediately.
Preparing
When it is time to prepare the turkey, keep in mind that turkeys may contain bacteria that cause foodborne illness. Keep the turkey and its juices separate from foods that won’t be cooked and fully clean and sanitize surfaces that come into contact with the turkey and its juices. A USDA study found that about 30% of consumers did not successfully clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces around meal preparation.
Washing a turkey is risky because it can spread bacteria to your sink and other nearby surfaces. If you choose
to wash it, make sure to fully clean surfaces with soap and water afterwards and then sanitize using a sanitizing solution.
Cooking
There are many ways to cook a turkey, but one thing remains consistent: the turkey needs to reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 F, as measured by a food thermometer, in three places — the thickest part of the breast, the innermost part of the thigh, and the innermost part of the wing. Always use a thermometer to make sure the turkey is fully cooked even if the turkey has a pop-up temperature indicator. If stuffing your turkey, the stuffing must also reach 165 F in the center of the stuffing.
Serving
When serving food to groups, remember the two-hour rule. Perishable foods that have sat out at room temperature for more than two hours are unsafe, due to bacterial growth, and must be discarded. When you are serving food, keep your hot food hot and cold food cold. This will keep it from developing harmful bacteria. Hot foods such as turkey, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy must be kept at or above 140 F and you can do so by serving them in warming trays, chafing dishes, slow cookers, etc.
Cold foods such as salad, cranberry relish, deviled eggs and cold dips must be kept below 40 F and you can do so by serving them in trays
or bowls nestled over ice. Remember to replace the ice as it melts. You can also serve cold foods by dividing them in small portions and serving them a portion at a time, keeping the remainder in the refrigerator. Leftovers
Leftovers are arguably one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. For leftovers to be safe to keep, they must be refrigerated within two hours of serving or have been kept hot at or above 140 F or cold below 40 F. Discard any foods that sat out for more than two hours at room temperature because bacteria that cause foodborne illness could have reached dangerous levels. If you have turkey leftovers, carve the bird into smaller pieces and place them into small, shallow containers so the meat can cool evenly and quickly.
If you have food safety questions while planning and preparing your Thanksgiving feast, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), email MPHotline@usda. gov or chat live at www. ask.usda.gov 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday to reach a food safety specialist in English or Spanish. The Meat and Poultry Hotline is also open on Thanksgiving Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
Access news releases and other information at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) website at www.fsis.usda.gov/ newsroom. Follow FSIS on X at @usdafoodsafety or in Spanish at X @ usdafoodsafety_es and
2025 APRIL GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANDIDATE FILING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election will be held April 8th, 2025, in the County of Putnam. Opening date for candidate filing is 8:00 a.m. December 10th, 2024 and closing date is 5:00 p.m. December 31st, 2024. Filings for these offices will be taken at the Office of the Putnam County Clerk, Room 101 Courthouse, Unionville, Mo.
OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT SUCH ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• PUTNAM COUNTY AMBULANCE –
2 POSITIONS
1 IN DISTRICT #1 - GRANT/LIBERTY/ LINCOLN
1 IN DISTRICT #4 - MEDICINE/JACKSON/WILSON RURAL
• PUTNAM COUNTY CARE CENTER –
2 POSITIONS
1 IN DISTRICT #1 - GRANT/LIBERTY/ LINCOLN
1 IN DISTRICT #2 CITY OF UNIONVILLE NORTH OF HWY 136
• UNIONVILLE SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT - 1 EXPIRED
LAKE THUNDERHEAD SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT - 1 POSITION
• PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT -
1 POSITION
1 POSITION IN DISTRICT #5 - RICHLAND & ELM
• PUTNAM COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - 1 EXPIRED
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CDC Journal Features DMU and USDA Study on Spread of Prion Diseases Between Animals and Humans
WEST DES MOINES, IA (11/12/2024) A study by Zoe Lambert, Ph.D., an assistant professor at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and a visiting scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture, was recently featured in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The research focuses on chronic wasting disease, a prion disease that affects white-tailed deer, and its potential risks for both animals and humans.
Prion diseases are progressive neurodegenerative disorders that affect both animals and humans and are always fatal. Lambert’s “Scrapie versus Chronic Wasting Disease in White-Tailed Deer” investigates how these diseases spread and evolve in large animals like deer, sheep and cattle and helps identify the differences between strains of prion disease. This research is particularly crucial given the rising concerns about the potential crossover from animals to humans.
“The potential for prion diseases to jump from animals to humans has far-reaching consequences, especially within our food production systems. We saw this in the outbreak of mad cow disease. Interspecies transmission is an opportunity for mutation,” Lambert says. “This study investigates a potential origin of prion diseases in deer, particularly chronic wasting disease, which could provide critical insights into preventing the spread of these diseases to humans.”
“Dr. Lambert’s research on chronic wasting disease is a pivotal contribution to the One Health framework, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health,” says Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., executive director of research at DMU.
• PUTNAM COUNTY HEATH DEPARTMENT - 1 EXPIRED
• ELM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - 1 POSITION
LIBERTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT1 POSITION
*** VILLAGES OF LIVONIA, WORTHINGTON, LUCERNE, AND POWERSVILLE 2 POSITIONS EACH ***
***ALL 11 TOWNSHIPS ALL OFFICIALS***
CHAPTER 115.306 REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI STATES: Any person who files as a candidate for election to a public office shall be disqualified from participation in the election for which the candidate has filed if such person is delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence, as stated on the declaration of candidacy, or if the person is a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state.
*** FILINGS FOR THE CITY OF UNIONVILLE WILL BE TAKEN AT UNIONVILLE CITY HALL. ***
*** FILINGS FOR THE PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, NEWTOWN-HARRIS SCHOOL BOARD AND SCHUYLER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WILL BE TAKEN AT EACH RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT. ***
Lambert’s findings could have significant implications for public health and food safety, as chronic wasting disease has already raised alarms in the hunting and agricultural sectors. This research aims to deepen the understanding of how prion diseases spread in deer populations and their potential risks to humans consuming venison.
“By examining the transmission and evolution of prion diseases, this study addresses critical concerns about the potential for animal-to-human disease crossover. The insights gained from this work will not only enhance our understanding of prion diseases but also inform strategies for safeguarding public health, food safety and wildlife populations in the future.” Lambert’s research paves the way for future studies that will benefit both veterinary and human medicine, particularly in understanding and managing prion disease outbreaks.
TheShepherd’sCall by Dr. H. Wade Paris
A Thanksgiving Brief
The Hebrew hymnal, the Psalms, is filled with songs of thanksgiving. I thumbed through it and selected a few that spoke to me. May I humbly suggest you read them and record what they mean to you. All scripture is in italics; my thoughts are in normal type.
Psalm 9:1 I will thank the Lord with all my heart; I will declare His wondrous works.
In other words, thank God and tell others of your thankfulness.
Psalm 75:1 I will give thanks to you God; we give thanks for your name.
The Bible indicates our hope, our goal, is
that every knee should bow in humility at every mention of the name of Jesus. (Philippians 2: 10-11)
Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the Lord for He is good: His love endures forever.
There are religions that espouse a god of hate and hostility. Give thanks that ours is a God of love who loves forever no matter what we do.
Psalm136:1ff His love endures forever. . .
The psalmist lists twenty-six reasons to be thankful to God. A good Thanksgiving celebration would be to read that chapter. Read it aloud! May God bless your Thanksgiving Day.
MO Right to Life Political Action
Committee
Vows to Fight for the Right to Life of All Innocent Human Lives and Work to Repeal Amendment 3
The following statement is from Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life State PAC: November 13, 2024 - Hours after the election reports came in on November 5th, Planned Parenthood, et. al. filed a lawsuit to repeal healthcare protections for women. Read more here: Lawsuit challenges Missouri’s abortion restrictions hours after voters approve Amendment 3. See also: Planned Parenthood Asks Court to Strike Down Every Pro-Life Law in Missouri
churches and other religious groups, Missouri Right to Life Political Action Committee was one of three PACs and multiple other public action groups working to defeat Amendment 3. Missouri Right to Life PAC’s digital ads were shown 5.4 million times to voters across Missouri. Utilizing both online video and Connected TV, the campaign resulted in 4.19 million complete video views. We strategically worked with Christian communities - Non-Denominational, Catholic, Assemblies of God, Lutherans, Baptists and other Church denominations.
PCCafeMenu
Thursday, November 21
Thanksgiving Dinner, Serving 11:00-1:00
Friday, November 22
NO SALAD BAR, Beef Stew, Salad, Brussels Sprouts, Assorted Fruits and Desserts
NO SALAD BAR, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Assorted Fruits and Desserts
Thursday, November 28
Happy Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29 Closed
Birthdays
Missouri must repeal Amendment 3 to save babies from the cruelty of abortion and protect women from a soon-tobe unregulated abortion industry that will harm women and young girls. Missouri voters barely approved Amendment 3. It passed by a narrow margin of 1.6%. If only 47,506 more people statewide had opposed it, Amendment 3 would have been defeated. This is less than 292 votes in each of Missouri’s 163 House districts. These numbers are not final as military and overseas votes have not yet been counted.
Our grassroots volunteers knocked on over 34,000 doors, made close to 250,000 phone contacts, and talked to voters in lines at hundreds of polling places statewide for early polling and election day. There were multiple other media markets that Missouri Right to Life PAC utilized.
Send additions/Corrections to: urep@nemr.net
Thursday, November 21
Rod Foster, Braxton Wood
Friday, November 22
Justin Webb, Payne Pfeiffer, Jarred Brown
Saturday, November 23
Andrea Dalrymple, Sue Carter, Amy McCormack, Gerald Owings, Jonathan Thomas, Amanda Frost, Linda Gergenti, Walt Minear, Delaney Small, Dillon Kepner, Jarrett Brown, Dana DeVore, Dwight Clark
Connie Davis, Chris McCormack, Chris Wilcox, Don Lawson, Sue Whitacre, Shirley Leo, Delaney Loughead, Tara Diveley Kristi Hornaday Wednesday, November 27
John A. Ryals, Donald Hamilton, A. R. Hammett III, Jill Bruce, Russ Doty, Rick Stottlemyre, Katy Noack, Ray Howard, Lauryn Patterson
Amendment 3 was defeated in all but 7 of 114 counties plus two cities. The counties are Jackson, Clay, Buchanan, Platte, Boone, St. Charles and St Louis. The cities are St. Louis and Kansas City.
In order to bring this horrific situation on Missourians, with only a 1.6% margin, the pro-abortion Amendment 3 proponents raised, according to their last report, $30,650,644 and spent $28,040,605. Outspending the prolife side nearly 6:1. This was no mandate on abortion. This was almost 30 Million dollars used to lie to Missouri voters telling them that women could not get medical care in Missouri with our current laws.
In addition to many
In the weeks and months ahead, in addition to our legislative efforts, Missouri Right to Life will be working on several programs to help us fight the battle to restore the Right to Life of Missouri’s pre-born children and protect women. These efforts will include identifying unregistered voters with specific educational materials and outreach to enlist their help in future elections, working with churches and church leaders with education and activation, securing more funding for our pro-life work, enlisting more volunteers and starting new chapters throughout Missouri to educate local communities. We will also rely on legal counsel for possible litigation throughout this entire battle.
If you want to volunteer to help us save lives and protect babies and women, please contact us by signing our volunteer form at: https://volunteer.createdequal.org/ signup/missouri
Thanksgiving
One week from now many will be loading up to go to Grandma’s house or other family to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. For some there is no ‘grandma’s house’, no where to go for a Thanksgiving meal.
In Putnam County we are fortunate enough to two offerings of Thanksgiving dinner, The Putnam County Cafe and Resource Center (earlier) and the above-the-call service provided by Lois Brummer and her family and friends at the 4-H Building. With generous donations Lois has been offering Thanksgiving Dinner for 22 years!!
Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home
“Local People Serving Local Families” 709 S. 27th St., Unionville 660-947-2200
Why a picture of a Civil War cannon at the top of this column? The fourth commemorative edition for the Putnam County Historical Society is focused on the role Putnam County soldiers played in the Civil War, in particular the 18th Missouri Infantry. According to a history of the 18th Missouri, Putnam County had an estimated 1,345 men who joined Union forces, more than the number of qualified voters. This seemed astonishing until one considers that many of those volunteers were too young to vote. Imagine being a seventeen or eighteen year old farm boy facing deadly fire from a cannon such as the one shown above. For clarification, the 18th were not involved in action at Vicksburg, but they were at Shiloh, Atlanta and with Sher-
man on his march to the sea, to name just a few of the significant battles and skirmishes they participated in. The fourth commemorative edition is nearly complete and includes not only a history of the 18th Missouri, but letters home from soldiers and post-war interviews. Other topics include Ross Packers baseball, memories of Graysville and West Liberty, the Honey War, railroads and other bits of Putnam County history shared by citizens of our county or culled from the museum collection and back issues of this newspaper. Copies will be available for sale at the museum during Winterfest. Proceeds go to support the museum’s mission of preserving our county history.
Have a great week!
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Civil War era 9” Dahlgren Shell Gun at Vicksburg National Military Park.
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Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)
INCOME TAX ESTI-
MATES I said last week in this column that I would talk in more depth about income tax estimates and I plan to do that here. It is never too early if you are a cash basis taxpayer or even accrual with a fiscal year ending December 31 to get started. In order to do an income tax estimate, you must be up-to-date on your farm or business records or at least close. Besides an income tax estimate, farmers can still utilize income averaging to keep income as level as possible over the years. Some things you can do with an income tax estimate to adjust your taxes include: (1) increase end of year expenses as long as it is not to avoid taxes. We all know that prices go up and availability of product can change so this is a business reason in most all cases. Crop and livestock supplies can be pre-paid as long as you specify if it is for corn, beans or cattle. Accrual taxpayers can do this but not as easily as cash basis can. Remember, it must be for a business reason. (2) postpone income until after the first of the year. If you do this, you must have paperwork or document the date to take income after the 1st of the year. The other caution is if the business goes out before you get your money, you could get sunk yourself. The easiest way to postpone income is to not sell before the end of the year but that has risks
also. (3) purchase a depreciable asset before the end of the year if needed. Many farmers wait until the end of the year to buy something when they know their income picture better. That is okay as long as you purchase something you need. A bull could be a need but is a new pickup? If so, fine. The other advantage is if you will be penalized for end of the year purchases, you can utilize Section 179 also. Vehicles (cars and most trucks) get penalized and you can take less depreciation because of that. Discuss this with you tax preparer or get a copy of the Farmer’s Tax Guide which should be available soon. You can go online also to get the tax guide for more help. Do not wait until the last week to do this!
REMINDERS
Do not forget that the 25th Missouri Livestock Symposium is coming up in Kirksville on Friday evening, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. The programs are held on Saturday although they have a great speaker on cattle markets Friday evening. There is a position opening in the Putnam County Extension Office if you are interested. It is the 4-H Youth Educator position. If interested, go to Career opportunities with MU Extension | MU Extension and check it out.
THOUGHT: “My Saturday was going pretty well until I realized it was Sunday”!
Unionville Country Club has a job opening for: Club House Manager Flexible hours, but some weekends and evenings may be required approximately 20-25 hours weekly. Knowledge of Quick Books, Human Resources, Scheduling, Inventory and Accounting would be helpful. Pick-up an application at the Unionville Country Club after 4:30. Applications are due by November 30, 2024
Reimbursement Available to Promote Specialty Crops in Missouri Schools
The program aims to increase the consumption and knowledge of specialty crops in Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Grown Program is now accepting applications from Missouri school districts and Early Care & Education Centers (ECE) for the Promoting Specialty Crops in Missouri Schools 2024-2026 Reimbursement Program.
School districts and ECEs may apply to purchase consumable Missouri specialty crops directly from Missouri farmers. Each school district can apply for a maximum of $4,000 and ECEs can apply for a maximum of $2,000. Applications are open until Nov. 22, 2024, with an anticipated award date of Dec. 2024.
Schools and ECEs will be able to purchase consumable specialty crops from a Missouri farmer between Dec. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2026. Consumable specialty crops include fruits, veg-
etables, herbs, honey and syrup.
Reimbursements can take place periodically throughout the twoyear grant period. Each school/ECE is required to complete educational activities about specialty crop production during the grant period. Details will follow on educational activities once awarded. The purchases and the educational activities must be completed by December. 31, 2026 and all paperwork must be submitted to MDA by January. 15, 2027.
To be eligible, an Early Childcare Education Center (ECE) must be found on the Childcare Provider Search.
Find information and apply for funding at agriculture.mo.gov.
To learn more about Missouri Grown and the products offered by the program’s more than 700 members, please visit www.MissouriGrownUSA.com.
For more information on the Department and its programs, visit agriculture.mo.gov.
Governor’s Council on Disability Seeks Nominations for Annual Recognition Awards
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 annual Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards.
The Governor’s Council on Disability promotes full participation and inclusion of the nearly one million Missourians with disabilities in all aspects of community life by educat-
ing citizens, businesses, schools, organizations, and others of their rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Inclusion Award (33rd year) is presented annually to recognize private and public employers, individuals, businesses or organizations that have worked toward greater disability inclusion by taking exceptional, proactive, and
innovative measures to integrate and mainstream people with disabilities into their programs, activities, and operations.
The nomination form and criteria for the Inclusion Award are available at https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/inclusionawards/.
The Youth Leadership Award (12th year) recognizes an outstanding Missouri youth (age 1626) with a disability that has demonstrated exemplary leadership by engaging in activities that improve the quality of
Back in the Day
life of people with disabilities in their communities in Missouri. The nomination form and criteria for the Youth Leadership Award are available at https:// disability.mo.gov/gcd/ youthleadershipawards/. Please follow the links above to submit your online nominations. The deadline for submitting nominations is January 31, 2025. For more information or questions, contact the Governor’s Council on Disability at (573) 7512600.
By Ross Malone
November 20, 1889 – Birthday of Edwin Hubble in Marshfield, MO. This astronomer discovered that the universe is expanding as well as ways to measure its speed. He discovered that almost every “star” which had been observed was actually a galaxy containing millions of stars.
November 21, 1928 – In Union, MO, Bertha Gifford, probably the worst serial killer in Missouri’s history was found not guilty of all charges by reason of insanity.
November 22, 1991 – It was a shootout as Bernie played North Pemiscot in high school basketball. Bernie scored 147 points and North Pemiscot scored 102. 249 total points in a regulation game is the Missouri record.
November 23, 1972 The very first Bass Pro Shop opened in Springfield. Owner, Johnny L. Morris, had been oper-
ating for two years selling fishing lures in his father’s Brown Derby Liquor Stores. There are now 177 Bass Pro Shops and Morris’s wealth is estimated at $8.3 billion.
November 24 1983 – The entire nation watched on TV as Kansas City was destroyed by nuclear devices in a movie called “The Day After.”
November 25, 1863 –Governor Fletcher called out the militia to search for Missouri’s most notorious outlaw. Samuel Hildebrand and his men had recently plundered Farmington and were accused of at least thirty murders.
November 26, 1939 – This is the birthday of Tina Turner, the “High Priestess of Shout & Shimmy,” the “Queen of Rock & Roll.”
For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .
The Ruby Slippers
The so-called movie buff thief who stole Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” slippers 20 years ago apparently believed that the shoes were bejeweled with real rubies, according to the Associated Press. In 2005 the thief shattered the display case in the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and stole
the iconic footwear. The shoes “were recovered in a sting operation after a man approached the shoes’ insurer and said he could help get them back.” The slippers are now up for bidding by Heritage Auctions in Dallas, TX they expect to select a buyer by December 7.
Unionville Republican Classifieds
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Midgets’ Season Comes To An End
In A Nail-Biter Finish
Putnam County Football hosted North Platte in what they hoped to be their chance to play for a district championship on the 22nd of November. Those hopes were dashed on a 14-15 loss.
The Midgets took the opening kick-off, setting up on the 40 yard line.
The Midgets converted a third-and-two with a carry by Angstrom Watt to the Panther 48 yard line. On third-and five a pass to Treven Riediger moved the chains to the 29 yard line.
A one yard push got Gideon Jones across the scrimmage line two yards. to the 17 yard line. The Panther defense stiffened and the Midgets turned the ball over after failing to convert a fourth-and-13.
North Platte went four downs and punted.
The Midgets’ next drive started at the 36 but got no footing and they punted on a fourthand-seven.
North Platte was on the drive at the end of the first quarter with the
game scoreless. In the second quarter with the Panthers in possession they saw setbacks punting on fourthand-seven.
On Putnam County’s next drive they started on their 24 yard line and fumbled on third down.
North Platte would be able to capitalize on the error and at the 7:05 mark scored the touchdown and got the twopoint conversion on a run play.
Putnam County would get three yards rushing before being forced to punt from their 45 yard line.
The Panthers would reach midfield on their first play from scrimmage and reach the Midget 39 yard line on their next first down. On third down and ten they ran the ball for 12 yards and another first down at the 27 yard line. Converting a fourth-andseven, the Panthers were on the Midget 17. A pass play got North Platte their second touchdown of the night with 31 sec-
onds on the clock. They kicked their extra point to take a 15-0 lead going into half time.
The Panthers took the kick-off to start the third quarter.
They converted a fourth-and-one to get a first down at the 26 yard line. A flag set them back five yards on the third down and they went to air. Jacob Jones was there for the Midgets with the interception.
The Midgets started their drive on the 26 and got a first down at the 38
off a 12 yard carry by Corbin Campbell-Johnson. That would be the only yardage the Midgets would see as they punted on fourth-and-ten.
Putnam County would get one more series in the third starting on the 20 yard line the Midgets got two good carries a 16 yard run from Campbell-Johnson and an 11 yard run from Riediger. That drive was stopped and the Midgets punted from the Panther 39 yard line.
The third quarter was scoreless with the Panthers still leading 15-0.
In the opening drive of the fourth quarter a double reverse saw Luke Aguliar run the ball 19 yards to the 20 yard line. At the 10:35 mark, the Midgets would score from there and then miss
Midget Gridiron Receives Recognition From Peers
On November 12, the Putnam County Midget football team was recognized by Green Hills Insurance LLC as the GRC Team of the Week following their come
from behind 14-7 win over Scotland County in district play. Congratulations, players and coaches! #PutnamProud
on the two point conversion to trail the Panthers 15-6.
On the Panthers’ next drive they would get one first down before punting the ball.
Putnam County started their drive on the eight and convert a thirdand-three with a run by Riediger to the 28. Watt then carried the ball to the 42. On third-andten from the 42, Gideon Jones connected with Campbell=Johnson for a 42 yard touchdown with 4:17 on the clock. Gideon Jones would carry the ball in for the two-point conversion, now trailing 14-15 to the Panthers.
On the Panthers’ next drive they fumbled and Nick Roberts pounced on the ball.
Starting their drive on the 37 Gideon Jones carried the ball to the 22 yard line, converting a third-and-seven.
A pass from Gideon Jones to Jacob Roberts get the Midgets to the
ten yard line. Campbell-Johnson carried to the seven. Facing a fourth-and-goal, the Midgets let the clock run down for one final play. The ball was snapped, the quarterback stepped back, threw to the endzone and the pass was incomplete, ending the Midgets’ season.
The Midgets ended their season with a 6-5 record and was the last Grand River Conference Class 1 team to play.
North Platte, seventh seed in the district will advance to play Penney High School, Hamilton, first seed, for the district championship.
Penney defeated Maysville 43-0 and West Platte 33-23 to reach the district championship.
Brookfield, the last GRC team standing won their game over Lawson 28-14 and will face Mid-Bucanan who defeated East Buchanan 20-7 t get the district final.
ree. On Tuesday, November 26, the Midgets will host the Green City Gophers in the home opener. The Midgets will be on the road at the Tri-Rivers Classic in Schuyler County R-I, which is slated for December 3-7. Brackets will be in The Republican as soon as they are available.
December 10 the Midgets are on the road at Brookfield. December 12 and 13 are back-to-back home games with the Scotland County and Gallatin respectively. December 17 the Midgets travel to Marceline. December 20 the Midgets host the Maysville Wolverines.
Daxon Smith (65) keeps a defender away from the Putnam County ballcarrier. Jacob Jones was there for the assist.
The Midget offensive line tries to open the lane for Corbin Campbell-Johnson early in the game.
Case Preston (73), Treven Riediger (7) and Jacob Jones move in for the tackle.
Daxton Smith (65), Bently McCormack (77) and Angstrom Watt (8) make the tackle.
Avery Campbell-Johnson on the move with the ball Friday night.
Give Nature-Themed
Holiday Gifts from MDC
Give nature-themed gifts from MDC this holiday season, such as the 2025 Natural Events Calendar. Visit MDC nature centers and the MDC online Nature Shop for holiday gifts.
Visit MDC nature centers and the MDC online Nature Shop for nature-related holiday gifts.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages.
Holiday shoppers can also skip retail stores and visit one of the MDC nature centers around the state in Kirkwood, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Kansas City, Blue Springs, and Jefferson City for an array of reasonably priced, nature-themed holiday gifts. Find MDC nature centers at mdc.mo.gov/ discover-nature/places/ nature-centers.
MDC holiday gift offerings include: 2025 Natural Events Calendar ($9) -- This an-
nual favorite has amazing images of native animals, plants, and places, along with phases of the moon, holidays and days of recognition, daily notes about natural events, and more.
Coneflower Nature Journal ($8) – It includes simple tips to get started drawing or writing about nature. It is spiral-bound with plenty of blank pages.
Cooking Wild in Missouri ($16) – This favorite cookbook features more than 100 recipes for native game, fish, fruits, nuts, and mushrooms.
Strange but True ($8.95) -- This fun offering was adapted from the pages of MDC’s Xplor magazine and features 350 weird and wild facts and illustrations about creatures that inhabit Missouri.
A Paddlers Guide to Missouri ($9) – This newly revised edition makes a great gift for canoeists, kayakers, and floaters with color photos, maps, and descriptions of 54 rivers and
streams. The 102-page, spiral-bound guide includes trip planning tips, equipment recommendations, paddling pointers, and more. New to the 2023 edition are maps of the upper Mississippi River from Hannibal to St. Louis and an expanded section on the Big River.
Owl & Nuthatches
Notecard Sets ($8) –This is great for gift giving. Each set includes 12 cards of either a barred owl or brown-headed
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pair of nuthatch birds. Missouri’s Wild Mushrooms ($26) – This book is a great guide for hunting, identifying, and cooking the state’s most common mushrooms.
Discover Missouri Natural Areas, Second Edition ($19.95) – This handy reference helps nature lovers experience 50 great examples of our state’s natural heritage. The new edition features updated maps, text, references, and scientific names.
Amphibians and Reptiles of Missouri, Third Edition ($29) – This classic book has been updated and expanded to a 522-page illustrated guide that provides descriptions, distribution, habitats, habits, breeding, and other information on nearly 130 species of native salamanders, toads, frogs, turtles, lizards, and snakes.
Buy these and other items at MDC nature centers, through the MDC online Nature Shop at mdcnatureshop.
The P.C. Cafe appreciates the support of the following businesses, organizations,and individuals for providing meals for the Senior Citizens in Putnam County:
OCT 18 – Honor of WALTER, KATHY & RACHAEL GRIFFEN
OCT 21 - PUTNAM COUNTY R-I STAFF
OCT 25- ONE TO ONE PHARMACY
OCT 31 - Memory of MARY SANDERS (Larry Sanders)
NOV 1st Memory of Mary Sanders
NOV 5th Putnam County
Republican Women’s’ Club
NOV 6th PC R-I School Staff
If you are interested in becoming a Meal Champion for older adults, please contact Mary Clapham at the P.C.Cafe and Resource Center
com or by calling 877521-8632. Order early. Applicable tax, shipping, and handling costs will apply. Give the gift of hunting and fishing permits for hunters and anglers on your list. Buy permits from vendors around the state, online at mdc. mo.gov/buypermits or through the MDC free mobile apps, Mo Hunting and Mo Fishing, available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices.
“Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher
1615 Union Street ~ Unionville, Mo 63565 660-947-3463 Miller Farm & Business www.millerfb.com Call or stop by today to get started on your
Chris Yunick (L) presented Vietnam War Veteran, Wayne Koehn with the Quilt of Valor at the PC R-I Veterans Day Assembly. Pictured with Koehn are grandson Tanner Bondy and daughter Martine Koehn Bondy. Photo credit: Haley Watt.
