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King Passes Exam to Become A Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
Kirksville, MO - Mallory King, who serves as the nursing supervisor for Hospice of Northeast Missouri, recently passed the exam to become a certified hospice and palliative nurse (CHPN).
The credential is given only to experienced registered nurses who work in hospice and palliative care. The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) administers the exam for the CHPN certification and to be eligible to take the exam you must have a current, unrestricted registered nurse license and have at least 500 hours of hospice and palliative nursing practice in the last year, or 1,000 hours in the last two years.
“We are so fortunate to have Mallory on our hospice team,” said Linnette Baker, executive director of Hospice of Northeast Missouri. “She is so passionate about improving patient outcomes and providing quality care to not only our patients but their family and caregivers as well.”
King attended college at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017. King worked for 2 years on the Surgical Specialties Unit at Boone Hospital Center before returning to her home area in 2019 to take a position as a RN Case Manager with Hospice of Northeast Missouri.
Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a service of Hannibal Regional, is a non-profit hospice that focuses on quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness.
Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a partner agency of the United Way of Northeast Missouri, serves Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby and Sullivan counties. For more information about Hospice of Northeast Missouri, visit hospiceofnortheastmissouri.org or call 660-627-9711.
Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Holds Annual Meeting
Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (GHRPC) held an Annual Meeting on December 5, 2024 in the City of Brookfield, Linn County at The Vine on Main from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. The purpose of GHRPC’s Annual Meeting was to showcase the fiscal year 2023-2024
Annual Report which documents projects and programs serving the 11-county green hills region.
The Annual Report highlights included the organizations Transportation Advisory Committee which works in partnership with MoDOT to develop local input into the statewide transportation planning resulting in 669 miles of roadway resurfaced, 31 bridges rehabbed or
1974 Basketball Focus of Rotary Program
Two members of the 1974 Unionville girls basketball team gave the program at Rotary last week. Also in attendance were four high school seniors. Shown are Rosy Stanley, Albany Wood, Susan Ryals, Jill Valentine, Brock Munden, and Case Preston. Photo credit: Mary Comstock
Submitted by Mary Comstock
The 1974 Girls Basketball team was honored at the December 13 high school basketball games. “The Five” girls started playing together as 7th graders at West
Putnam R-3, and continued playing together through graduation at Unionville High School. Their quest to become state champions ended in February, 1974, when they lost in three overtimes to the eventual state champion, Northeast Nodaway. The five ‘west-enders’ are Susan Whitacre Ryals, Jill Valentine, Joyce Keith Fowler, Paula Sloan, and Debbie Cole Keith.
Morris Signs NIL to Play Baseball at Central Methodist
Mason Morris signed his National Letter of Intent of play baseball for Central Missouri. Pictured with Morris is Varsity Head Baseball Coach Blane Robinson. Photo credit: Haley Watt, District Communications Specialist, PC R-I
Submitted by Haley Watt, District Communications Specialist, PC R-I
replaced and a total of $580,000 in Transportation Alternatives Program grants awarded to fund municipal sidewalk upgrades.
Also highlighted were projects totaling more than $19 million throughout the 11-county region. Projects included water and wastewater improvements, solid waste grants, municipal street improvements, and safety grants to health departments, police and sheriff’s departments, to name a few. Funding agencies include Missouri Economic Development CDBG program, Missouri DNR, USDA Rural Development, and the Missouri Department Green Hills ... Cont. to pg. 4
Unionville, MO – December 11, 2024 -- Putnam County High School is thrilled to announce that Mason Morris, a senior student-athlete, has officially signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for the Central Methodist University Eagles in Fayette, Missouri.
Surrounded by his family, coaches, teammates, and friends, Mason celebrated this monumental achievement in the PCHS Library. Known for his exceptional talent, dedication, and leadership, Mason has earned an impressive list of accolades during his high school career, including:
Sophomore Year: First-Team All-State Infielder, All-District, and All-Conference Unanimous.
Junior Year: FirstTeam All-State Pitcher, All-District, All-Conference Unanimous, and Midgets Baseball Team MVP.
All-State Academic Honors in Sophomore and Junior Years.
Multiple school records, including the lowest ERA in a season in Putnam County history.
Recognition in the Missouri State Record Books, ranking #2 for ERA (0.232) and #10 for Continuous Scoreless Innings (42).
Mason expressed his gratitude for this opportunity, saying, “I chose CMU because not only do they have a great baseball program, but it also is a great environment to learn and grow as a person. The coaches exude positivity and will push me to be my best. I’m excited for this next chapter and to represent Putnam County proudly.”
PCHS Athletic Director Calvin Heidenwith remarked, “Central Methodist is getting a steal with this signing. Mason’s work ethic, leadership, and talent make him a standout player and an incredible teammate. We’re excited to watch him thrive in his final high school season and beyond.”
Varsity Baseball Head Coach Blane Robinson added, “Mason’s discipline, determination, and love for the game set him apart. CMU is gaining not only an exceptional athlete but also a tremendous young man. Congratulations to Mason on this well-deserved achievement.”
PCHS is proud to celebrate Mason’s hard work and perseverance and looks forward to cheering him on as he continues to pursue excellence in academics and athletics.
Journal Notes
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — On December 11, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced Missouri’s Consensus Revenue Estimate (CRE) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The annual CRE is a figure established by state budget experts and is one of the basic assumptions used by the Governor and legislative leaders to build and balance Missouri’s budget.
The key figure in the CRE is the projected general revenue collections. Net general revenue collections in FY26 are expected to be $13.56 billion. This represents a 1.6 percent net general revenue growth over the revised CRE for FY25.
“I appreciate House and Senate leadership, our state budget team, and other state partners for helping develop this year’s revenue estimate to inform our budget for next year,” Governor-Elect Kehoe said. “I look forward to working with the legislature on a conservative, balanced budget this upcoming session.”
The revised estimate for the current fiscal year (FY25) assumes $13.35 billion in net general revenue collections, which represents a 0.6 percent decline compared to FY24.
“I am pleased to reach a consensus revenue estimate and anticipate working with the Kehoe Administration and the House to build a sustainable, conservative budget,” said Senator Lincoln Hough, Senate Appropriations Chairman.
“There are big issues on the horizon. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in the House, the Senate, and Governor-Elect Kehoe on crafting a fiscally responsible FY26 budget,” said Representative Dirk Deaton, House Budget Vice Chairman.
Novemer 25, 2024
Dear Friends and Family,
“It is always possible to be thankful for what is given rather than to complain about what is not given. One or the other becomes a habit of life.”
- Elisabeth Elliot
God is so good to us! I am thankful to Him most of all for the salvation He offers through Jesus. I thank the Lord for my dear family, for the family of God, for my health, for the privilege of serving Him, and for His daily provision.
Praise God with me for…
His working in Brisley’s life. Since my last letter, I have gotten to know 17-year-old Brisley more through interactions at church and through our one-on-one time together weekly. In addition to Bible study, prayer, and conversation, we started going out together to evangelize in my neighborhood. She was saved a few years ago, but during our study of the Word decided to be baptized! She and three other believers (including her mother) took
this step of obedience in September.
a good connection and Bible study started with Lucero. She has really opened up to me, and that helps to know how to share God’s Word for her specific needs. God’s Word is sufficient! Lucero is a believer, but desires to grow in her relationship with God and needs counseling in some specific areas.
His forgiveness and that His goodness leads us to repentance. A sister in Christ had been living in secret sin for two years but has recently demonstrated true repentance. I am so thankful to God for the steps she is taking to follow Jesus and for her tender heart during the times of Biblical counseling I have with her.
the opportunity to teach God’s Word at the ladies meeting in Pucallpa, at our ladies meeting here in Lima, in Awana time, and in children’s church. that three of my piano students played their first music specials at their churches in the past month.
Prayer requests on my heart are . . .
That Lucero will be disciplined and will have meaningful times in meditation on the Word. For resolution of some conflict in her family.
For Mauricio, one of my English students, to be open to the Gospel. I share Bible stories and truths will him weekly.
For my piano students to progress and to continue using their talents for serving God.
That I continue to know God more intimately and make His Gospel known to others.
Many upcoming Christmas ministry opportunities: Awana, Children’s Evangelism, Ladies Banquet, & more.
One more thing I am thankful for is YOU! If you made it to the end of this letter, it’s one more letter of mine that you have taken the time to read even though you have a busy life. And, I know many of you pray for me and give to God’s work here in Peru, even though you have needs of your own. Thank you for your sacrifice and faithful partnership.
May God bless you! Happy Thanksgiving!!
In His love that will not let us go, Amy Brundage
“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.” -- Goran Persson
Rural America Deserves Better From USPS
December 13, 2024
Dear Friend,
The holidays are upon us and with it all of the things that can bring us joy—family, gifts, carols, candy, you name it. One thing not bringing much joy this holiday season? The lack of consistent mail delivery. As family and friends from across the country gather around the dinner table, I’d be willing to bet whether or not your Christmas card or package showed up will come up in conversation.
We all know that, regardless of where we live, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has major problems, and they aren’t improving. In fact, they’re getting worse. I can tell you that is a
grievance shared by folks across North Missouri and the country and I hear it every day.
As if the late delivery of ballots, prescriptions, bills or checks wasn’t enough, now the Postal Service has concocted a plan to disenfranchise rural Americans. They can’t get the mail to us on time as it is, now they just want to codify the idea.
The so-called “Regional Transportation Optimization” plan will cut the number of times USPS visits rural post offices to pick up outgoing mail. This will inevitably cause even more delays for folks in rural America.
I’ve written the Postmaster General to let
him know this is a terrible idea. In fact, it’s downright shameful. These changes would effectively create a twotiered mail system. Rural Americans don’t deserve to be treated as second-class citizens, but that’s exactly what the bureaucrats at USPS are bound and determined to do. At the same time, they’ve been raising postage rates repeatedly—essentially, pay more, get less. Thankfully, they’ve pressed pause on another increase in the near future, but they shouldn’t have even thought about doing one until they figured out how to get the mail delivered on time. While they say the plan will save USPS, we’ve heard this before. In fact, we were told that making Graves ... Cont. to pg. 8
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11/01/2024
Accident without injury called in from Highway 149.
Suicide call in from Unionville. Incident was unfounded.
Public Assistance at Wildflower Drive.
11/02/2024
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville.
Accident without injury called in from Rebel’s Cove.
Traffic Control in Lucerne.
Accident without injury called in from Highway Y. Pursuit conducted in Unionville.
Motorist Assist on Highway E.
Motorist Assist on Highway 136.
11/03/2024
Inmate Transported.
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville.
11/04/2024
Animal Complaint reported on Highway E.
Juvenile Issue on Highway H.
11/05/2024
Suicide call in from Unionville. Incident was unfounded.
Suspicious Vehicle called in from Highway UU.
Property Damage investigated in Unionville.
Funeral Assist on Highway 136.
Motorist Assist in
Unionville.
Reckless Driver reported on Highway 5. 11/07/2024
Public Assistance in Unionville.
Accident with injury called in from Highway W.
Medical call in Livonia.
11/08/2024
Accident with injury called in Unionville.
Domestic Disturbance reported in Unionville.
Motorist Assist on Highway YY.
11/09/2024
ATV Complaint reported in Unionville.
Mental Person reported at Highway 136.
11/10/2024
Fire Call responded to on 205th Street.
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville.
Alarm notification responded to in Unionville.
11/11/2024
Theft investigated on 266th Road.
Theft investigated on Arrow Wood Ct.
Accident without injury called in from Unionville.
Livestock reported out on Highway 5.
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville.
11/12/2024
Juvenile Issue in Unionville.
11/13/2024
Livestock reported out on Highway 136.
Suspicious Vehicle called in from Unionville.
11/14/2024
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville.
11/15/2024
Livestock reported out on 190th Street.
Attempt to locate in Unionville.
Fire Call responded to on Highway 136.
11/16/2024
Alarm notification responded to on Highway A.
Debris in Roadway reported on Highway 136.
Harassment reported in Unionville.
11/17/2024
Livestock reported out on Highway 5.
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville.
11/18/2024
Road Hazard reported in Unionville.
Domestic Disturbance reported in Unionville.
11/19/2024
Road Hazard reported in Unionville.
11/20/2024
Theft investigated in Elm Township.
Theft investigated on Flax Trail.
Motorist Assist on Highway 136.
11/21/2024
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville.
Alarm notification responded to on Highway 136.
Alarm notification responded to on Highway 129.
Welfare Check conducted on Cottonwood Trail.
Domestic Disturbance reported in Unionville.
11/22/2024
Livestock reported out on Highway 136.
Accident with injury called in from Highway
5. Reckless Driver reported on Highway 5.
Debris in Roadway reported in Unionville.
11/23/2024
Public Assistance in Unionville.
Medical call at Shady Oaks Ct.
Reckless Driver reported on Highway 136. 11/24/2024
Domestic Disturbance reported in Unionville.
Livestock reported out on Highway 136.
Fraud reported in Unionville.
Aggressive Animal Complaint reported on Ponderosa Trail.
Domestic Disturbance reported in Unionville.
11/25/2024
Alarm notification responded to on Highway 136.
Public Assistance in Spickard.
Theft investigated in Unionville.
Debris in Roadway reported in Lucerne.
Accident with injury called in from Highway 136.
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville.
11/26/2024
Fire Call responded to on Highway 129.
Suspicious Vehicle called in from Highway 149.
Reckless Driver reported on Highway 5.
Inmate Transported.
Burglary investigated in Unionville.
Person with gun reported in Worthington.
11/27/2024
Inmate Transported. Suicide call in from Unionville. Incident was unfounded.
Suspicious Person called in from Unionville.
11/28/2024
Public Assistance in Unionville.
Theft investigated in Unionville.
Domestic Disturbance reported in Unionville.
Burglary investigated in Unionville. 11/29/2024
Animal Complaint reported in Unionville.
Disturbance reported on Highway E. Welfare Check conducted in Unionville.
Suspicious Vehicle called in from Highway Y.
Aggressive Animal Complaint reported in Unionville.
Livestock reported out on Highway 139.
11/30/2024
Noise Complaint reported in Unionville. Animal Complaint reported in Unionville. Mental Person reported in Unionville. Livestock reported out on Highway 5.
Public Assistance in Unionville.
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Avoid Home Fires Over the Holidays
COLUMBIA, MO
(Dec. 13, 2024) — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Central and Northern Missouri encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations.
“December is the peak time for home fires involving candles and holiday decorations,” said Rebecca Gordon, Executive Director, Red Cross of Central and Northern Missouri.
“Help protect your family by using battery-operated candles and practicing your two-minute escape plan with everyone in your household.”
HOLIDAY DECORATING SAFETY
TIPS Follow these safety tips and visit redcross. org/fire for more information. You can also download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores. If you must use candles, keep them away from anything that could burn, and place them out of reach of pets and children. Never leave burning candles unattended.
Check all holiday light cords to ensure they aren’t frayed or broken. Don’t string too many strands of lights together — no more than three per extension cord.
Ensure outside decorations are for outdoor
use and fasten lights securely to your home or trees. If using hooks or nails outside, make sure they are insulated to avoid an electrocution or fire hazard.
If buying an artificial tree, look for a fire-resistant label. When putting it up, keep it away from fireplaces, radiators and other sources of heat. Never use electric lights on metallic trees.
If getting a live tree, make sure it’s fresh and keep it watered. To test if the tree is fresh, bend the needles up and down to make sure no needles fall off.
Don’t light the fireplace if hanging stockings or other decorations on the mantel.
Install smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area. Test them once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year. If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Contact your local Red Cross for help.
HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVE LIVES Since October 2014, the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, working with community partners, has saved at least 2,246 lives by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and installing free smoke alarms in high-risk areas across the country. To learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit redcross.org/homefires.
Janitorial Services
Bids will be accepted by the Putnam County Health Department until noon December 30, for weekly janitorial services to be done on the weekends at the health department’s office at 103 N. 18th St, Unionville. Please stop by the office or call for specifications. For more information, call Joetta at 660-947-2429.
They still do!
Celebrating 65 years of marriage
Dwight and Judith Alley
Please join us for an Open House 1-3pm Saturday, December 28, 2024 Seymour Community Center, Seymour IA Memories are the best gifts you could give. Please leave all others at home and come to celebrate this special couple!
TheShepherd’sCall by Dr. H. Wade Paris
The Searching Priest
John’s gospel reports not everything Jesus did was recorded. (John 21:25) I like to imagine events that could have happened. This is one of those imaginative events.
Aaron, a Jewish priest born into the priestly tribe of Levi, could not remember being anything but a priest. His priestly duties became increasingly questionable. He decided to become a follower of Jesus. He feared what this would do to his aging father. Aaron’s heart and mind were determined, but he could not do it without explaining to his father.
“Papa,” he began, “I must tell you something.” Aaron decided to break the news bluntly. “I have decided to become a follower of Jesus. Let me explain. While burning a sacrificial lamb on the altar, I asked myself, ‘How does doing so bring us closer to God?’ God is supposed to savor the sweet smell of the sacrifice; but it is not a sweet odor. Burning flesh stinks.”
“The blood offerings nauseate me---killing innocent animals to create a river of blood? Why would God require such? We call it sacrifice, but a sacrifice for whom? Certainly not the one offering it.”
“Then there is the matter of the law---thousands of rules. I was a good priest keeping the
laws; but no one can keep them all. Those who claim they do and strut their holiness are hypocrites. I want to please God---not be a hypocrite. I’ve been talking with two friends from Emmaus. They say Jesus is alive, that He is the son of God, and God resurrected him. They met him--the risen Jesus; and their hearts burned within them as they talked. My heart never burned for God. Papa, I want that. I want to be a follower of Jesus.” Tears poured down the old man’s face.
“Papa, I’m sorry to hurt you, but I felt you should hear this from me.”
His father put his hand over Aaron’s mouth. He said, “Son, everything you have said I often thought. The priesthood is an ineffective system for knowing God. I admire your courage. I was never brave enough to make the break. In my day, Jesus was not yet here. You have my blessings. Follow the Lord’s instructions.” The two men hugged and cried together.
The following day Aaron sought out his friends from Emmaus. Aaron, of the tribe of Levi, became a follower of Jesus. He followed Jesus faithfully for many years and then disappeared mysteriously in the first Roman persecution of the Christians.
“We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential.” -- Ellen Goodman
From Your Friends At Omaha Baptist Church
May You Enjoy The Holiday Season
The birth of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 1:18-25 “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.“
My Side of the Desk
Karen Bradshaw
It’s a family joke about “Grandma being rich and not even knowing it.” This idea originates from one of the granddaughters, who at four years old, wanted an expensive Christmas gift. When her mom told her it probably wouldn’t be possible, she replied, “I’ll ask Grandma. She’s rich and doesn’t even know it.”
This faulty perception was the result of seeing the number of change jars we had around the house and if you are four, a jar full of nickels
is a fortune.
Thinking about this always brings a chuckle, but if we really think about it, even as adults it doesn’t take much to be rich if we take time to count our blessings. If we have family around us, food on the table and a roof over our heads, we are truly blessed . This Christmas season, I challenge you to count all your blessings. You may discover that you, too, are rich and didn’t even know it.
Merry Christmas!
Birthdays
of Transportation. The Annual Meeting began with lunch catered by The Vine on Main. Introductions of staff, GHRPC board members, meeting sponsors and guests were made by Executive Director Lisa Colson followed by two informational program topics.
bers, each county has one county representative, one city representative and one citizen member. The executive board consists of Chairman Robert Munden (Putnam County Presiding Commissioner), Vice Chairman Phillip Ray (Grundy County Presiding Commissioner), Treasure Ron Urton (Trenton City Administrator) and Secretary Jack Hodge (Harrison County Presiding Commissioner).
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Thursday, December 19
Connie Sargent
Friday, December 20
Darlene Ryals, Earl Poole, Chris Hendee, Deion Hunt, Kaylea McCollom, Wade Summers
Saturday, December 21
FIRST DAY OF WINTER -- Jack Ingersoll, Margaret Quigley, Camden Swiger, Courtney Lunsford
Sunday, December 22
Conan Clinkenbeard, Michael Davis, Jayden Jarman
Monday, December 23
Brandon Taylor, Chrissie Dunkin, Kerri Rollins, Nathan McCormack, Randy McCormack, Courtney Griswold, Charlie O’Reilly
Tuesday, December 24
Roger Gray, Sonya Robison, Jennifer Norris, Nick Stottlemyre, Frank Hendee, Wednesday, December 25
CHRISTMAS DAY
– Darla Wells, Mike McCormack, Linda Dunlap
Steve Etcher, the manager of the Location Strategies practice at MarksNelson Advisors, LLC, presented information about Chapter 100 Agreements to Protect Local Taxing Jurisdictions and Incentivize Desired Development and Chariton County Presiding Commissioner Evan Emmerich spoke about local control in relation to development impacts.
The engineering firms Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc.; Allstate Consultants; Bartlett & West; Benton & Associates; Great River Engineering; Howe Company LLC; and McClure provided sponsorship of the Annual Meeting
PCCafeMenu
Thursday, December 19
Chicken Fried Chicken on a Bun, Tater Tots, California Blend Vegetables, Fruit
Friday, December 20 NO BUFFET –CHRISTMAS DINNER
Monday, December 23
Chicken Strip & Liv-
ers, Cheesy Broccoli, Wedge Potatoes, Fruit Tuesday, December 24
Beef Stroganoff, Peas/Carrots, Pickled Beets, Peaches Wednesday, December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Wreaths Across America
The Wreaths Across America was held last weekend.
What a beautiful ceremony and an opportunity to honor and remember fallen veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. For those who participate in this tribute to those who served, the ceremony proved an opportunity to show their appreciation for their service.
Our veterans should always be in the forefront of our minds and this ceremony is an awesome way to be reminded of this.
GHRPC retains a staff of professionals who work on projects intended to foster sustainability and growth throughout the 11 county Green Hills region, which includes the counties of Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan.
GHRPC is governed by a board of directors consisting of 33 mem-
GHRPC is recognized by the Economic Development Administration as an Economic Development District and Green Hills Rural Development, Inc is a 501(c) (3) development subsidiary of GHRPC governed by an 11-member board of directors. The organization also houses the North Missouri Solid Waste Management District, Region B which is governed by a 33-member board of directors. The Annual Report is available on GHRPC’s website at ghrpc@ ghrpc.org or you may call or email the office to request a copy to be mailed or emailed. For more information about how GHRPC may be of service to your community or organization, please contact us at 660.359.5636 or frontdesk@ghrpc.org. GHRPC’s office is located at 810 Washington, Trenton, Missouri, 64683.
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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
STATE OF MISSOURI ) COUNTY OF PUTNAM )
Estate of: )
HOWARD DEAN FIGGE ) ) Deceased. ) )
Estate No. ) 24AJ-PR00021 )
Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration)
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of HOWARD DEAN FIGGE, Decedent:
On December 12, 2024, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of HOWARD DEAN FIGGE, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri.
The personal representative’s business address is:
CECILA LAWSON, 206 TRUMAN DR. APT 2, LANCASTER, MO 63548.
The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is:
BRENDA RENEE WALL-SWEDBERG, 908 E MORGAN, EDINA, MO 63537, 660216-9210
All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after Decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.
Date of the decedent’s death: 30-OCT-2024
Susan Koenen, Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk
Date of first publication: December 18, 2024
Dates of Publication:
12/18/2024, 12/25/2024, 1/01/2025, 1/08/2025
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.
Putnam County Historical Society Meeting Minutes,
The Putnam County Historical Society met Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10:00 am. Present were Judy McDonald, Christy Allen, Eric Hoover, Karen Bradshaw, Gayla Webber, Randy Webber, Judy Pauley, Jeff Pauley, Michael Mahoney and Rhonda Webber. Karen called the meeting to order. Eric moved approval of the agenda. There were no visitors present. Christy moved we accept the Consent Agenda.
Old Business:
Auction: Karen has not got a date from Evelyn. Judy McDonald knows someone who does auctions like this for no charge. A committee was appointed for the Auction: Judy McDonald, Eric Hoover, Randy Webber and Jeff Pauley.
Nominations for the Board: Rhonda and Evelyn have not met.
Winterfest: Winterfest is on December 7. Museum to open at 3:30 pm.
Quilt Show: Judy McDonald is waiting to hear from Chris Carmichael or Mary Frank regarding having the Quilt Show.
Commemorative Issue #4: Karen brought three pages to show. It will be ready for Winterfest.
Music: Teresa Hammett will be set up in the museum.
Window: We will not
do a Rockwell Window Display. We will just decorate the window.
Food: We will serve chili and vegetable soup starting at 4:00 pm. Will accept free will donations. We will also have a bake and candy sale.
Tree of Memories Ornaments: Wooden ornaments made by Maple Street Designs/Angie Jones. We have sold fifty-six thus far.
Playing Cards: Eric has called the company and left messages. He has not heard back.
New Business:
Insurance: Price has gone up to over six thousand dollars per year. We need donations! This is just for the building and does not cover contents.
Programs: Judy McDonald has talked to Pat Sharman, and they want to do another Hee Haw show. Judy has someone else also interested in performing. Free will donation and a meal. Christy suggested looking into doing an antiques road show time program. She will see what she can find out.
Other Suggestions: Karen will check into the MFA Grant.
Our next meeting will be December 14, 10:00 pm. Eric moved the meeting to be adjourned. Michael seconded the motion.
Respectfully Submitted, Rhonda Webber, Secretary
“Everything you go through grows you.” ~ Robert Tew
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
-- Author Unknown
Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)
BOI UPDATE
If you have not done your Beneficial Ownership Update or BOI (partnerships, LLC, and corporations), then you probably did the right thing. A Texas Circuit Judge postponed the BOI reporting requirement deadline indefinitely so you are off the clock for now. I will keep you update but it is not likely to change until at least next year. Only around 15 percent of entities in the US have done it so far. 1099 NEC OR 1099MISC
I know there is still confusion as to which form to use where and the IRS has certainly not helped that. The 1099NEC was brought back in 2020 and is utilized for payments of over $600 in a tax year to report non-employee compensation. In the case of farmers, that means combining done by someone else, haying, fence building and other situations where they are NOT your employee. Generally, these are payments that are subject to self-employment tax. The 1099MISC has now become used more for cash rents, attorney fees, and medical payments that are not subject to self-employment. Remember that these fees are only deductible if a part of your trade or business so medical fees and
attorney fees are limited to business expenses. Keep in mind the law that requires if you fill out more than 10 individual 1099 0r other information returns, you must do them online now. Penalties can add up if you do not send them for both you and the receiver if they refuse to give you their Social Security (SSN) or Employee Identification Number (EIN) number. The Putnam County Extension Office (and others possibly) has these forms available at a small fee. While the deadline for these is January 31, it is not too early to get started. Farmer’s Tax Guides are in every office now too.
REMINDERS
The Putnam County Extension Office is taking orders for their annual Krispy Crème donuts that will be back in February. Contact the office (947-2705) for more information on that. Do not forget since there are no Ag Business people in north Missouri, you may continue to call me if you have questions on fence law, farm leases or other topics. I can also send you to the closest specialist in our area but they are not close by. THOUGHT: “The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one”!
PC Historical Society Special Meeting
The Putnam County Historical Society held a special meeting, Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Present were Jeff Pauley, Judy Pauley, Michael Mahoney, Karen Bradshaw, Evelyn Morgan, Eric Hoover, Judy McDonald and Rhonda Webber.
Evelyn has been checking the prices of property insurance. Bar-
“Life is filled with so many exciting twists and turns. Hop off the straight and narrow whenever you can and take the winding paths. Experience the exhilaration of the view from the edge. Because the moments spent there, that take your breath away, are what make you feel truly alive.”
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8:30 am, 10:45 am
ton Mutual is five to six thousand per year. American Family quoted $5,620.00 per year for the same coverage. It is $5,000 deductible. Eric spoke to Tony Termini/Church Mutual. Tony wanted to look at the building and give a bid.
Judy McDonald moved we change to the American Family policy pending Eric talking to the agent giving Eric the ability to approve this insurance if he sees fit. Michael seconded the motion which passed. We will only be doing a bake/candy sale during Winterfest. The Quilt Show participants requested no food or drink during the show. Eric moved the meeting to be adjourned. Judy Pauley seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Webber, Secretary
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December 22nd ANTIQUE AUCTION, Pleasant Valley
December 27th Saline County Land
1974 Lady Midgets Honored
Midgets Defeat Bulldogs, 57-53
Tuesday, December 10, the Midgets were on the road to face off with the Brookfield Bulldogs. Brookfield held a twopoint advantage (14-12) at the end of the first quarter and were ahead 28-25 at the half. The Bulldogs expanded that lead to 44-35 at the end of the third. However, the Midgets came back strong in the fourth quarter putting 22 points on the board to Brookfield’s nine to secure the 57-53 victory.
From two-point range, the Midgets made 10 of 32 attempted (31.3%) and the Bulldogs made 17 of 42 (40.5%). From beyond the arc, PC sank nine of 24 (37.5%) and the Brookfield three of 21 (14.3%). At the line, the Midgets made 10 of 16 (62.5%) and the Bulldogs 10 of 14 (71.4%).
Mason Morris led the Midget scoring with 20 points and added a pair of assists. Morris pulled down five rebounds (one offensive, four defensive), blocked a shot, deflected the ball three times and recorded a pair of steals.
Sawyer Morgan put 12 points on the board and added a pair of assists. Morgan accounted for five rebounds (one offensive, four defensive) and posted five deflections and a steal.
Kooper Hornaday recorded a double double, scoring 11 points and pulling down 10 rebounds (four offensive, six defensive). Hornaday blocked three shots, added a deflection and a steal and on offense provided a pair of assists.
Avery Campbell-Johnson scored 11 points and led the team in assists with four. Campbell-Johnson recorded four rebounds (one offensive, three defensive), a pair of deflections, a steal and a blocked shot.
Daxton Smith led the team in blocked shots with six and in rebounds with 11 (seven offensive, four defensive). Smith also put three points on the board and recorded a deflection.
Diego Lopez led the team in deflections with six and steals with three.
Matthew Blanchard provided three assists. Additionally, he pulled down an offensive rebound, deflected the ball four times and recorded a steal and a blocked shot.
Brock Munden pulled down four defensive rebounds.
Jacob Jones pulled down four rebounds (one offensive, three defensive).
Angstrom Watt pulled down a defensive rebound.
Tigers Edge Out Midgets, 4947
In the second round of play at the Tri Rivers Classic Tournament, the Midgets were edged out 47-49 by the Scotland County Tigers. The Tigers took an early lead, 19-6, at the end of the first. At the half the score stood 30-19 in Scotland’s favor. At the end of the third, the Midgets had shortened the Tigers’ lead to 44-38. The Midgets outscored the Tigers 9-5 in the final quarter, but came up three points shy of the victory.
Mason Morris led the Midget scoring with 24 points. Morris accounted for seven rebounds (three offensive, four defensive), a pair of deflections and four steals.
Kooper Hornaday scored eight points. Hornaday pulled down a pair of offensive rebounds and recorded two deflections.
Sawyer Morgan scored seven points and provided an assist. Morgan led the team in steals with six. He also accounted for three re-
bounds (two offensive, one defensive) and a deflection.
Avery Campbell-Johnson connected for a trey and provided an assist. Campbell-Johnson pulled down three defensive rebounds.
Brock Munden and Daxton Smith both scored two points. Munden pulled down three rebounds (two offensive, one defensive). Smith pulled down four rebounds, two each offensive and defensive and added a steal.
Matthew Blanchard scored the other Midget point and added a steal.
Diego Lopez provided a pair of assists and recorded a pair of steals.
From two-point range, the Midgets made 12 of 23 attempted (52.2%) and the Tigers made 12 of 24 (50%). From three-point range, PC sank two of 15 (13.3%) and Scotland three of 10 (30.%). At the line, the Midgets made 17 of 20 (65.4%) and the Tigers 16 of 20 (80%).
Lady Midgets Fall to Lady Dogs, 47-37
The Lady Midgets faced off with the Brookfield Lady Bulldogs on December 10. After losing to the Bulldogs 54-18 in the final round
of the Tri Rivers Classic on December 6, the Midgets took an early lead and held a 21-19 advantage going into the locker room at the half.
The Bulldogs came out strong in the third quarter, taking a 36-27 lead. Scoring was tight in the final quarter, but Brookfield prevailed, 47-37.
Allise Perkins led the Midget scoring with 13 points and added an assist. Perkins also led in blocked shots with a pair, deflections with five and in steals with three. Additionally, Perkins accounted for three defensive rebounds.
Reagan Smith scored eight points and added an assist. Smith pulled down a defensive rebound and added a deflection and a steal.
Sammi Blanchard scored five points and led the team in assists with six. Blanchard pulled down four rebounds (one offensive, three defensive) and recorded four deflections, a steal and a blocked shot.
Loralei Fisher put four points on the board and provided a pair of assists. Fisher led the team in rebounding with 11 (four offensive, sev-
en defensive) and added three deflections. Rory Gilworth scored three points. Gilworth recorded a pair of offensive rebounds and a steal. Tayla Turner scored two points and provided an assist. Turner pulled down seven rebounds (one offensive, six defensive) and added a pair of deflections. Bryna Hurley scored two points. Hurley also pulled down a pair of rebounds, one each offensive and defensive and added two deflections. Lea Simmons recorded an offensive rebound and a steal. From two-point range, the Midgets made nine of 36 attempted (25%) and the Bulldogs made 15 of 36 (41.7%). From three-point range, PC made five of 22 (22.7%) and Brookfield two of 16 (12.5%). At the line, the Midgets sank four of nine (44.4%) and the Bulldogs made 11 of 30 (36.7%).
Midgets Drop Game to Clark Indians
In the final round of play in the Tri Rivers Classic, the Midgets faced off with the Indians of Clark County. The Midgets put the first points on the board, but at the end of the first, Clark held an 11-10 lead. Clark expanded that lead in the second quarter and went into the locker room with a 29-19 advantage. The Midgets outscored the Indians 16-10 in the third quarter, but the Indians came back strong in the final quarter to secure a 55-46 win.
From two-point range, the Midgets made 13 of 30 attempted (43.3%) and the Indians 11 of 34 (32.4%). From beyond the arc, PC sank three of 18 (16.7%) and Clark made six of 22 (27.3%). At the line, the Midgets made 11 of 19 (57.9%) and the Indians 15 or 24 (62.5%). The Indians recorded 19 points off turnovers and the Midgets six points off turnovers. The Indians had 13 second chance points to the Midgets’ eight.
Kooper Hornaday led the Midget scoring with 18 points. Hornaday pulled down seven re-
bounds (three offensive, four defensive) and added a pair of deflections and a steal.
Daxton Smith scored seven points and provided an assist. Smith pulled down nine rebounds (three offensive, six defensive), recorded the only blocked shot and added three deflections.
Mason Morris scored six point and added an assist. Morris led the team in rebounds with 11 (four offensive, seven defensive) and added a deflection and a steal. Sawyer Morgan put six points on the board. Morgan recorded a defensive rebound and a deflection.
Avery Campbell-Johnson led the team in assists with five. Campbell-Johnson pulled down seven rebounds (two offensive, five defensive) and added a pair of steals and three deflections.
Brock Munden scored two points and provided an assist. Munden pulled down an offensive rebound and added a deflection and a steal.
Diego Lopez added a defensive rebound.
Members of the 1974 Lady Midgets’ basketball team were honored at the basketball games held on Friday, December 13. Pictured (L to R): Susan Whitacre Ryals, Sue Jacobs Holliday, Joyce Keith Fowler, Jill Valentine, Debbie Cole Keith Estes and Georgia Buster Varner.
MFA Incorporated Donates Peterbilt Semi-Truck to NCMC for Ag Program
MFA Incorporated donated Peterbilt semi-truck to North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus. Photo courtesy of MFA Incorporated
News Release provided in cooperation with MFA Incorporated
MFA Incorporated recently provided a generous donation of a Peterbilt semi-truck to North Central Missouri College to be used in the newly revamped Agricultural Operations Certificate program at Barton Farm Campus in Trenton, MO. The truck will allow students to receive the training they need to earn their commercial driver’s license (CDL).
“MFA Incorporated’s generous donation to North Central Missouri College will equip our students with the essential skills and training to earn their CDL,” said
Dr. Lenny Klaver, President. “This contribution enables NCMC to provide an additional area of in-demand training to north Missouri. I thank MFA Incorporated for investing in our students and the future agriculture workforce.”
North Central Missouri College’s CDL program launches in the fall of 2025, but students will begin using the truck for hands-on CDL training starting this spring.
MFA partners with NCMC on the one-year Agricultural Operations certificate program to help prepare students for careers in fertilizer and crop protection applications. MFA-sponsored students will receive
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Ten members of Chapter A, Unionville along with seven spouses attended the annual Christmas dinner. Following a carry in dinner we enjoyed an auction of items donated by members, the
Valentine and Cara Kincanon. Not pictured: Martha Hoch. Submitted by Jill Blanchard
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changes to postal retirement funding would fix everything. It wasn’t true and mail service has gotten worse in the process.
To be clear, most of this doesn’t fall on the local carriers, it’s a management issue. Yet, we need more folks dedicated to delivering the mail on time. Perhaps if management focused on that instead of this ridiculous plan to reduce rural ser-
vice or their failed electric vehicle expansion, the mail would be showing up on time.
I can assure you; this fight is far from over.
The services provided by the Postal Service are essential, and we will not let them off the hook.
The people of Missouri deserve better, and we will continue pushing for accountability and improvements.
Sincerely,
“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world... would do this, it would change the earth.”
-- William Faulkner
All Putnam County Courthouse Offices and the Courts will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th, Wednesday, December 25th, and Thursday, December 26th, in observation of the Christmas Holiday. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Honor, Tradition, Craftsmanship and Pride.
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proceeds from the auction will be used to support our projects.
Pictured (L to R): Mitzie Shipley, Linda Nussbaum, Jill Blanchard, Jean Fowler, Abby Shaffer, Terri Jones, Claudia Jervey, Rita Ingersoll, Annette
