June 2023 Beachcomber

Lake Thunderhead Beachcomber

Volume 32 Issue 5 June, 2023

Spring Bass Tourney Sees Uptick In Participation and Donations

Becky Schurman donated custom, collectible Lake Thunderhead Rapala lures. They are very nice and available via Mark Daniel for $20 each! Tim & Lisa Messman donated the pork butts for the awesome pulled pork sandwiches. Darn that Smithfield pork is good!

Special Road District Proposes Increase In Road Assessment

The Special Road District (SRD) currently has approximately 20 miles of roads that we have to maintain. The existing road assessment that each property owner pays yearly is presently $50. It has been $50 for at least 10 years. On the ballot this year is a request to increase the assessment to $100 a year.

The SRD receives income from six areas:

The weather folks said May 13th was going to be a pretty wet morning for the Spring Bass Tourney. However, when the sun peeked over the horizon, the clouds told a different story. The weather had cleared overnight and the morning was beautiful, with a nice breeze (good for fishing), coming from the southwest.

We had a very good turnout this spring with 30 total boats. One dropped out due to mechanical issues, but either way, it was one of our highest attended tournaments. The tourney was held in memory of Dan Wilson, former Lake Manager.

All but two of our entrants had fish at the weigh in, with several boats netting their 6 fish limits, even having the opportunity to cull fish to increase their overall weight total.

We’ll get to the results in a bit, but first a big thank you to our sponsors and donors. We had several donating or sponsoring for the first time. Thank you everyone.

Cash donations were received from Kendall & Darcie Lunsford, Dave Hester, Audrey & Alan Cole, Kathie Steveson, Jim & Barb Mothershead, Steve Benson of Hometown Realty, Brian

struction, Tom & Linda Cox, Roger Richardson, Sue & Steve McKnight, Dave Dimone, Doug & Martha Hoch, Bill Lane, Bob & Barb Bryant, Roger Richardson, H&B Plumbing & Excavating (they also donated 2 hats & 2 shirts, plus a $100 gift certificate to the 50/50 Drawing), Kevin & Angie Upton, Mary & Albert Hughes, Rick & Kim Wulf, Terri Nelson, and Greg & Sandy McKinney.

John Sutter of Tires & Tailpipes and T&T Docks donated the Big Bass Trophy, plus $150 in prize money. Ben Daniels, of Lake Properties for Sale, donated trophies for all the teams who placed first through fifth, plus some darn nice custom Yeti cups and/ or cup holders. Andy &

The 50/50 drawing netted $1,210 this spring. A record! Folks had strings of tickets twice as long as their arms in hopes of winning one or more of the great prizes that were donated including: 2 cases of oil and a hat from MFA, a beautiful flower basket from Appleseeds, Pampered Chef goodies from Terry Ganzer, an amazing gardening basket from the Laker Ladies, many of whom donated tasty desserts to the meal as well, 2 very fancy custom made wooden cutting boards from Jim Mothershead, a basket of beauty supplies from Mary Daniel of Main Street Styling, a basket of lures, and 3 bags of lures from Ben Daniels. Lockridge donated shirts, hats and fanny packs. Who’d have thought you could get fanny packs at Lockridge!? Kristy Crawford donated a Mary Kay Cosmetics basket. Di-

Tourney Cont. to pg. 6

County taxes from Lake Thunderhead property owners, the $50 Road Assessment from property owners, county Cart Rock Tax (Motor Fuel Tax), Golf Cart/ATV fees, Building Permit Fees and Property Owner Donations.

In 2022, we received the following income:

County taxes from Road & Bridge

Bond and

Special Road & Bridge: $135,270

Cart Rock Taxes: $ 9,500

$50 Road Assessment: $ 39,993

Donations: $ 1,741

Golf Cart/ATV Fee: $ 4,934

Building Permit Fee: - 0 –

Total 2022 Income: $191,438

The chip/seal cost for the roads that were chip/sealed in 2022 was $140,928. Since the cost to chip/seal had increased by 40%, some of the roads on

our list had to be deleted. The cost to chip/seal one square yard in 2021 was $2.37. In 2022 it was $3.31. The remaining balance of $50,510 was used to purchase cold patch for filling potholes and smoothing out uneven spots, purchase gravel, and labor and material for repairs. Our roads are deteriorating faster than we can repair them because most of them do not have a good gravel base. With the above income, we are not able to adequately maintain all the roads at the lake.

The SRD Commissioners would greatly appreciate approval of the proposed increase that will appear on the ballot this year. We will strive to keep our roads in good condition, as funds allow, and keep improving the total Lake Thunderhead appearance and property values.

Keith Morris – President LTSRD

David Welder – Secretary LTSRD

Gene Nussbaum – Treasurer LTSRD

When considering the requested increase in SRD funding, please keep in mind the following:

$50 per year equals $4.16 per month, or

$ .96 per week

$ .14 per day.

Think of what this increase will save us all in tire and auto repairs.

Flag Pole Dedication Held

can Flag measures 20 ft by 30 ft. Funds for the project are generated by the sale of dedication bricks which will cover the base of the flag. Two sizes of bricks are available: 4” by 8” for $150 or 8” by 8” for $300 and can be purchased at the lake office or via the website www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/ thunderhead

Flag

Lake Thunderhead has an impressive new flag and flag pole on the north end of the Lake Thunderhead dam. The pole is 100 ft. tall and the Ameri-

Special thanks to all the volunteers who donated their time, talents, equipment and materials to erect this great addition to our lake. Members of the Flag Committee include Dick Hoover, Paul Koch, Fred McElwee, Ron Hinkle, Keith Morris, and Cody Veach. Please join our community for the flag dedication on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 10 AM. Veterans are especially encouraged to attend.

Walking Path Dedication Planned

Please join us for the dedication of the new 1.3 mile Walking Path on Saturday, May 27 at 8 AM at the airport entrance near the camp grounds. What began as a desire came to reality very quickly through the hard work and dedication of

the Walking Path Committee, volunteers and the Laker Ladies. At least half of the $60,000 cost was raised through silent auctions, bake sales, proceeds from the Summer Bash and personal donations.

Deb Penca, Cody Veach and Rodney Weir

will cut the ribbon after sharing a few words of gratitude to all involved. Water will be distributed and a walk will follow the ribbon cutting. Commemorative plates will be attached to the various benches along the path.

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Second place finishers were Ben Smith & Sawyer Shaw with 6 fish weighing a total of 20.24 pounds.

Winning the Spring Bass Tourney were Forrest Jones & Ron Russell with 6 fish weighing 21.52 pounds. They are shown with Ben Daniels, Lake Properties For Sale, provided the trophies.

flying on north dam.

The Fuel Dock - New Gas and Bait Operators At Marina

Jeff City man ties state record for longear sunfish

into the lake about belly deep. Then every cast, I caught a fish.”

Goad suspects the cow stirred up the bottom of the lake, pushing the fish in one area, and possibly helping him catch his record.

They also have a small selection of tackle, including small fishing kits for kids.

Inspired by their personal love of Lake Thunderhead, Jake and Gage look forward to meeting our gas and bait needs with a great attitude and winning smiles. Let’s all do our best to support their efforts.

The Fuel Dock Hours of Operation

Mon. - Thurs - 8 AM to 5 PM

MDC confirms John Goad of Jefferson City is a new state record holder after catching a 5-ounce longear sunfish from a Crawford County lake. The fish ties with the current state record under alternative methods.

The fish was weighed on a certified MDC scale in Jefferson City. Goad said he plans to mount the sunfish.

“I was 5-years-old when I first caught a longear sunfish, so I’ve been after this for 70 years,” he laughed. “Catching a record is a really tough deal. For an old guy and a veteran, I’ve seen a lot of things, so I was excited about this record.”

The gas and bait operation located at the lake marina has been revitalized by two enthusiastic young men. Jake Rouse and Gage Duvall opened The Fuel Dock May 1 and are bringing energy, dedication and commitment to the gas and bait offering at Lake Thunderhead.

Both boys graduated from Putnam County High School this year and are aspiring entrepreneurs. With the belief that “Anything that comes our way, we can handle” and the support of Aaron Duvall and Heather Rouse, the boys

created new signage, a dockside Tiki Desk and t-shirts displaying The Fuel Dock logo. They will be selling minnows, nightcrawlers and leeches (when in season).

Fri. & Sat. - 8 AM to 8 PM

Sun - 8 AM to 1 PM

After hours you can reach Jake at 660/2990439 and Gage at 660299-0338.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates John Goad of Jefferson City for tying the current state record for longear sunfish. Goad was using a throwline on Frieda Lake in Crawford County May 8 when he caught the 5-ounce fish. The catch ties the previous alternative record, which was caught on a private pond in Franklin County July 3, 2021.

“I’ve been fishing this lake for around 10 years and I’ve caught crappie, bass, bluegill – all pretty good sizes,” said Goad. “But I’ve known there are good sized sunfish for about 7 or 8 years and I’ve been trying to catch

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Goad fly fishes frequently, ties his own flies, and builds his own rods. He said the day started out slow as he was only catching fish every 10 casts. That was, until an unexpected visitor came to the pond.

“All the sudden, a yearling cow heifer came down to drink,” he said. “I moved down to give her space, and she crawls

Missouri state record fish are recognized in two categories: poleand-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, jug line, gig, bow, crossbow, underwater spearfishing, snagging, snaring, grabbing, or atlatl. For more information on state record fish, visit http://bit. ly/2efq1vl.

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Making Things Happen at Lake Thunderhead

For 20-plus years, the Laker Ladies have been enhancing our quality of life at the lake by creating social events and opportunities for residents to get acquainted with each other. All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend the weekly meetings which are held

in the basement of the lake office at 9 AM each Wednesday morning.

A regular portion of the Laker Ladies meetings includes announcement of committee gatherings for lake beautification and various activities such as golf, quilting, kayaking, and

bridge. The group also organizes fun outings to a variety of locations and events. The Laker Ladies have been actively involved in raising funds for our walking path and new trees to replace dying ash trees at the lake in addition to lending their time and talents to worthy activities supporting local children and elderly residents in Putnam County.

Come join the fun!

MDC proposes adjusting permit prices and wants public input

Leo’s Marina Restaurant has reopened at Lake Thunderhead to rave reviews! Head Chef and manager, Anna Busker, brings a passion and commitment to fresh food with her summer menu. “People think I’m particular, but I want consistency”.

Anna takes great joy in offering good food and a place for friends to gather.

Anna makes her sauces from scratch daily and her seafood and meats are all fresh (never frozen) and she hand-carves her steaks in-house. The menu features a terrific

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing adjusting prices for most hunting, fishing, trapping, and commercial permits in an effort to keep up with rising costs of goods and services it uses to manage its more than 1,000 conservation areas along with nature centers, shooting ranges, fish hatcheries, and other

facilities.

MDC received initial approval on the proposed permit price adjustments from the Missouri Conservation Commission at the Commission’s May 19 open meeting at City Hall in Washington, Mo.

Missouri is home to more than 1 million anglers, 500,000 hunters, and several thousand trappers. MDC issues nearly 2.6 million hunting, fishing, and trapping permits each year. Most MDC permit prices have remained the same for the past 20 years while costs for goods and services have increased significantly since then.

“In early 2003, the price of a resident firearms deer permit was $17 and the cost of a gallon of unleaded gas was $1.42,” explained MDC

Director Sara Parker Pauley. “Jump ahead two decades to May 2023 when the cost of a resident firearms deer permit is still $17 while the cost of a gallon of gas is about $3.30. That cost increase really adds up considering MDC purchased nearly 908,000 gallons of gas in 2022 to run vehicles and equipment.”

Pauley added that, on average, most resident hunting and fishing permit prices would be adjusted by about $1.

“Compared to other states, Missouri permit prices are in the middleto-lower end of the scale and would still be a bargain,” she said. “The average price of a resident firearm deer permit for surrounding states is $54 compared to Missouri’s

MDC permits…

Cont. to page 10

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Most MDC permit prices have not increased in 20 years while MDC costs keep going up.

Lake Thunderhead Activity Spotlight

Ladies Golf: Meet at the Lake office on Thursday mornings at 9 AM for fun on the course. If you have questions, please contact committee chair, Joy Jones at 641/895-4811.

Kayak Club: Casual kayaking followed by a potluck meal every other Tuesday through

Golf Cart Poker Run

the summer at 4:30 PM. For meeting location or other questions, please call Doris Benson at 660/641-0050 or Dawn Billings at 641/2108723. (2 photos of kayakers would be nice to include, one in the water and one around the table eating.)

On Saturday afternoon, May 13 lake residents joined in the first Golf Cart Poker Run of the summer.

161 poker hands were sold and participants visited five different poker stations around the lake.

A lot of fun was had by all.

The First Place prize of a $300 gift certificate to Riverside Casino was awarded to Alyssa Alberts. Second Place went to Randy Kerper and was a $100 gift certificate to Leo’s Marina Restaurant. Charlie Farrell won $50 for the Worst Poker hand.

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Postal Service Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act

Who can resist a game of shuffleboard? All a part of Lakeside Game Night held Wednesday evenings.

Lakeside Game Night: Everyone is invited to join in various outdoor games including cornhole, horse shoes, ladder golf, shuffleboard and more on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. The usual meeting place

is near the North Playground. Bring your chair and a beverage. For more information, call Patti Kienitz at 319/2691159. (photos of the shuffleboard game from my phone)

(NAPSI)—The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the release of a new set of stamps on May 19. The stamps showcase photographs of 20 endangered animals found within the United States and its territories, as well as two North American species living near U.S. borders. These threatened species include the piping plover, the black-footed ferret, the Roanoke logperch, the Florida panther, the Mississippi sandhill crane, the Nashville crayfish, the Wyoming toad, the Lower Keys marsh rabbit, the San Francisco garter snake, the Key Largo cotton mouse and 10 others.

The photographs are among the more than 13,000 images in National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore’s “National Geographic Photo Ark,” a project to document every species living in the world’s zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctu-

It’s games every Wednesday night!

aries with the aim of supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts and inspiring action through education.

The national effort to save threatened wildlife can be traced to Dec. 27, 1973, when President

Under the ESA, more than 1,670 U.S. species and 698 foreign species are safeguarded to increase their chances of survival. Scientists estimate that hundreds of species have been rescued from the brink of

threatened or endangered, the latter defined as “in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.”

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service implements the ESA. Their website, fws.gov/ program/endangeredspecies, describes the law’s enduring legacy:

Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act into law, following a unanimous Senate vote. In the 50 years since, other nations have emulated the pioneering U.S. initiative. The law, also known as the ESA, provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad.

extinction in the United States since the ESA began. A species found to need protection is listed under the ESA as either

“Throughout its history, ESA has proven to be incredibly effective in stabilizing populations of species at risk, preventing the extinction of many others, and conserving the habitats upon which they depend. All Americans can take pride in the fact that, under the protection of the ESA, the California con-

Endangered… Cont. to Pg. 9

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”

Jaycianna Ashley is shown with her winning 50/50 ticket she bought at the Spring Bass Tournament held at Lake Thunderhead.

New Playground Equipment Dedicated to Sam Frank

Know the Signs of Stroke: Acting in

Time Can Save a Life

• Certain Cancers

• Behaviors:

• Unhealthy Diet

• Physical Inactivity

• Obesity

• Excess Alcohol

• Tobacco Use

• Stimulant Drug Use

• Neck Injury

• Individual Characteristics:

• Being over the age of 55

emergency. If you believe you are having a stroke—or if you think someone you know is having a stroke—call 911 immediately. Do not wait for the symptoms to improve or worsen. Making the decision to call for medical help right away can save a life or mean avoiding a lifelong disability.

Ways to Help Prevent Stroke

The new playground equipment adjacent to the tennis and pickleball courts is dedicated to Sam Frank. An avid tennis player, local county judge and lake resident. Sam and Mary Frank led the effort to revitalize the tennis courts prior to Sam’s passing in 2022. He is greatly missed.

Getting Road Trip Ready

(NAPSI)—Here’s something you should know the next time you’re getting your vehicle ready for a road trip. While you may take steps to prepare for a trip—checking tire pressure and oil levels and filling the tank—there is one step that’s often overlooked: checking your vehicle for open safety recalls.

There are millions

of unrepaired recalls on U.S. roads today. For example, tens of millions of vehicles in the United States—across all makes and models—have unrepaired, recalled airbags. Even in a minor crash, recalled airbags that deploy can rupture and spray shrapnel into the vehicle—transforming

Road Trip… cont. to pg. 11

Call 911 immediately if you think you or someone around you is having a stroke.

(NAPSI)—You work hard to help keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. To help, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) reminds everyone that stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. About 800,000 people in the country have a stroke each year. The good news is, when treated quickly, survival is possible and damage can be greatly reduced. That’s why understanding your risk for stroke, knowing signs of stroke, and acting in time are critical and can make all the difference for you or someone you care for. If you have a greater chance of stroke, there are also steps you can take now to help prevent one.

What is Stroke?

There are two major

types of stroke. One, called a hemorrhagic stroke, occurs when a brain blood vessel breaks and blood escapes into or around the brain. The other, called an ischemic stroke, or “brain attack,” occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. When this happens, brain cells stop getting the oxygen and nutrients they need.

Risk Factors for Stroke

Anyone can have a stroke, but some people are at greater risk than others.

• Conditions:

• Previous Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack

• High Blood Pressure

• High Cholesterol

• Heart Disease

• Diabetes

• Sickle Cell Disease

• Use Of Anti-Clotting Medications

• More common in women than men

• Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, and Alaska Natives are at higher risk

Signs of Stroke

The symptoms of stroke usually happen quickly and include one or more of the following:

• Sudden NUMBNESS or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

• Sudden CONFUSION, trouble speaking, or understanding speech

• Sudden TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes

• Sudden TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination

• Sudden SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause

Act in Time: Call 911 Right Away

Stroke is a medical

You can help prevent stroke by making healthy choices and controlling any health problems you may have.

• Manage any health problems you may have, especially high blood pressure, but also diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity to lower your risk for stroke.

• Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Exercise regularly— about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

• Avoid drinking too much alcohol.

• If you smoke, take steps to quit. If you’d like some help with quitting, call 1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669) or 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569) for free resources and support.

For more information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, visit stroke.nih.gov.

Spring Bass Tournament cont.

vyne Designz donated a t-shirt. H&B donated the aforementioned goodies, Coy Boatworks donated two $50 gift certificates and HyVee donated a $50 gift certificate. Finally, Hometown Realty and Heartland Trophy realty donated a trail cam.

The winner of the 50/50 drawing plans to spend her $605 winnings on a new grill for her new place at the lake!

In addition, all of our contestants donated their winnings back to the committee for our stocking program. Thank you

everyone.

Speaking of winners, here’s the list of those who placed:

1st Place: Forrest Jones & Ron Russell, 2nd Place: Ben Smith & Sawyer Shaw, 3rd Place: Tim & Dan Gusick, with 6 fish weighing a total of 18.84 pounds, 4th Place: Kevin (Bucky) Upton & Jeremy Troutwine, 5th Place: Ron & Brian Ashlock.

The big fish was caught by Randy Doman. His lunker tipped the scale at 5.47 pounds.

First place finisher

Forrest Jones commented on the tourney, “There were a lot of very good fishermen in the tournament, as there always is. My partner Ron and I had a really good morning. We had 3 good fish by about 8 o’clock, and were culling fish by around 9:30. Later in the morning with only 20 minutes left, I caught our biggest fish of the morning, going 4.50 LBS. It was just in time to get back for the weigh in.

Several of the fishermen, as well as many of our friends, congratulated us after the tournament. I told them that no

one was more surprised than me.”

Tim Gusick, who came in third with his son Dan, was impressed by how well run the event was and praised all involved. They had a tougher go of it on tourney day than expected, “Frankly our practice day Friday went a lot better than Saturday. All we needed was one 5 pound fish and we would have won.” How true, Tim. Presumably a lot of the teams out there felt they were just one or two fish from winning the tourney as well. Well done everyone!

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Fifth Place finishers in the Tournament were Ron & Brian Ashlock with 6 fish weighing a total of 15.95 Pounds

Fourth Place finishers in the Tournament were Kevin (Bucky) Upton & Jeremy Troutwine with 6 fish weighing a total of 16.58 pounds.

Third Place finishers in the Tournament were Tim & Dan Gusick, with 6 fish weighing a total of 18.84 pounds.

The big fish was caught by Randy Doman. His lunker tipped the scale at 5.47 pounds.

Many trees planted at Lake Thunderhead including one in honor of John Worley

Rust is Coming to an Eastern Redcedar Near You!

Have you ever seen a sea urchin-like object hanging in an eastern redcedar tree? If not, you’re in luck! Recent warm, wet weather means that junipers across the state will soon be decorated with these gelatinous ornaments. But what are they? The short answer is rust—and no, we don’t mean the crusty kind you find on your car after a long winter. Missouri is home to several rust diseases with the most common being those found on eastern redcedar and other junipers.

Most rust fungi have a complicated life cycle involving two host plants, with the disease passing back and forth between the hosts via windborne spores. In our state, cedar apple, cedar hawthorn, and cedar quince rusts are all ones you might notice during a spring nature hike.

Syptoms to look for on junipers and eastern redcedar:

Galls galls covered in orange, jelly-like horns

Bark cracks on the trunk redcedars and limbs oozing orange slime

(1) Cedar apple rust galls before and (2) after orange horn-like spores erupt. (3) Cedar hawthorn rust produces smaller galls on juniper twigs. (4) Cedar quince rust frequently infects larger branches and trunks of juniper trees (Photo Credit: MDC)

fected limbs.

Cedar apple rust infection of apple trees can cause significant leaf spots and lesions on the foliage and fruit. Fungicide sprays are available for treating apple trees

susceptible to rust, but timing of sprays is critical for treatment success.

Find more information on apple tree treatment at this website: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.

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Renee Morris and Lisa Messman purchased 45 trees from Rose Mary Hill tree farm near Trenton, MO. Funds for the purchase of the trees were raised from the burrito breakfast, donations from the entertainment

committee and the Laker Ladies with more than $7,000 raised. Volunteers were an important part of the project helping clean up the dead ash trees as well as helping plant, water, and fertilize the trees.

Fortunately, cedar rusts are rarely a tree health concern for our native eastern redcedar. Occasionally, cedar rusts infecting the limbs or trunk of eastern redcedars can be more serious for the health of the tree. Where possible, cedar rust infections can be removed by pruning af-

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O’Neill. The Story Barely surviving the climatic run-in in “Even A Pandemic Can’t Stop Love and Murder” with Jagger, the golem-like “Love & Murder” cont to pg. 11

One tree was planted in honor of John Worley, former security guard at the lake, in front of the lake office. His wife, Amber Worley, was on hand to assist with the planting.

Bass Population Survey Conducted

freewill donations accepted. Last year we ran out of food, so the meal must be good!

Endangered…

Cont. from page 4

Earlier in the week of the tourney, our friends from the Missouri Department of Conservation popped up to do a survey of our bass population. They found our bass population is in good shape with lots of good sized fish and a broad spectrum of sizes. This bodes well for future tourneys and bass fishing in general. They also saw an increase in the overall size of our crappie.

They are also helping us with our upcoming Kids’ Fishing Derby, to be held Sunday, June 18th at the Kids’ Fishing Pond. There will be prizes for all kids entering. Last year we had stations set up to learn how to clean fish, casting and more. Since then we’ve added a dock to the pond and are planning to clean out a lot of the vegetation to make it a bit easier for the kids to fish this year, weather

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permitting. Kids 16 and under are welcome to attend. We’ll have a registration link posted on our Thunderhead Fish Committee Facebook page and sent out via the lake office soon. Please register as soon as you can as we try to hold the number of kids in the Derby to around 50 due to the size of the pond.

There will be a meal provided at the Derby for all entrants and guests. It is free of charge, with

Speaking of donations again, if you are interested in donating to the Fish Committee, please drop a check or cash @ the office. The ladies there are super organized and will make sure your donation is properly recorded, deposited and we’re alerted of your generosity! Also, thank you to the ladies at the office for handling all of our tournament pre-registration paperwork!! It helps us a lot. Thanks also to the lake team for all their help prepping the beach house, picnic tables, etc for the tourney.

We’ll see you all on the lake this summer. Don’t forget the Fall Bass Tourney is scheduled for September 16th!! Tight lines everyone!!

dor, grizzly bear, Okaloosa darter, whooping crane, and black-footed ferret have all been brought back from the brink of extinction. We can also celebrate that many other species no longer need ESA protection and have been removed from the list of endangered and threatened species, including the bald eagle — the very symbol of our nation’s strength.”

Habitat loss is the chief cause of species vulnerability. Other factors include pollution, climate change, the introduction of invasive species and overhunting. Human activity accounts

Report Dying Sassafras!

for about 99 percent of all modern-day extinctions, so humans’ unique capability to alter the environment comes with immense responsibility.

There’s a story behind every stamp. The story behind the Endangered Species stamps is one of hope, persistence and resilience. Let’s celebrate and support the organizations, agencies and people that are working to protect and save these beautiful animals.

The Endangered Species stamps can be purchased at local post offices or online at the Postal Store.

Springtime is in full swing here in Missouri, and our native trees and plant are putting on their annual show of color-

ful and fragrant blooms. One showy native tree blooming currently is sassafras (Sassafras albidium). Before sassa-

fras produces its signature fragrant leaves,

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US NOW:

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(Left) Wilting sassafras tree due to laurel wilt disease (Photo Credit: Ronald F. Billings, Texas A&M Forest Service, Bugwood.org) and (right) Sassafras blooms (Photo Credit: MDC)

it

MDC permits… Cont. from page 3

proposed price of $18.

Additional revenue from permit sales will help MDC maintain and improve its nationally recognized programs and services for hunters, anglers, wildlife watcher, and others. Conservation efforts supported by revenue from permit sales include:

Maintaining and improving nine fish hatcheries around the state that raise and stock more than 7 million fish annually for public fishing – including about 1.3 million trout at five hatcheries.

Maintaining and improving more than 70 public shooting ranges around the state.

Ongoing habitat work on nearly 1,000 conservation areas, including 15 intensively managed wetlands for public hunting and wildlife watching.

Expansion of popular youth offerings such as the Missouri Archery in the Schools Program, which has reached more than 200,000 young archers at nearly 700 Missouri schools, and the Discover Nature Schools Program, which helps

more than 87,000 Missouri students each year at more than 700 schools around the state learn about and connect with Missouri outdoors.

Helping more than 24,000 landowners create and maintain habitat for wildlife.

Research on health and sustainability of deer, turkey, quail, waterfowl, songbirds, fish, bears, elk, and other species.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of harvest regulations for fish and wildlife game species and understanding resource-user preferences.

Restoration, monitoring, and protection of imperiled and endangered species and habitats.

Removal of invasive species that threaten the health of native species and habitats.

Maintaining and improving 15 nature and interpretative centers around the state.

Pauley added that most Missourians are generally familiar with some of the work MDC does, but there are new challenges -- with added costs.

“In addition to ev-

erything we offer and the work we are known for, we have new and expensive challenges,” she said. “Our staff are dealing with more and new invasive species and wildlife disease outbreaks. And the costs of many things we must buy regularly keep going up, from fuel to fish food.”

Some of the proposed permit price increases are:

The price of a resident hunting and fishing permit would go from $19 to $20.50. The average price for surrounding states is $42.47.

The price of a resident fishing permit would go from $12 to $13. The average price for surrounding states is $23.

The price of a resident small game hunting permit would go from $10 to $10.50. The average price for surrounding states is $26.57.

The price of a resident trapping permit would go from$10 to $11. The average price for surrounding states is $29.38.

The price of a resident spring turkey permit would go from $17 to $18. The average price for surrounding states is $47.69

The price of a resident firearm deer permit

would go from $17 to $18. The average price for surrounding states is $54.06.

The price of a resident antlerless deer permit would go from $7 to $7.50. The average price for surrounding states is $24.21.

The price of a youth resident antlerless deer permit would go from $7 to $7.50. The average price for surrounding states is $24.21.

Those under 16 and over 65 years of age will still get no-cost smallgame hunting permits and no-cost fishing permits.

For more information on the proposed permit price adjustments, including a complete list of permits, current and proposed prices, average prices of similar permits for surrounding states, the last year the permit prices were raised, and other information, visit MDC online at mdc. mo.gov/permits/permitprice-adjustments-2023.

Permit sales account for about 17 percent of MDC annual revenue.

Other significant revenue sources for MDC include the Conservation Sales Tax at about 62 percent and federal reimbursements at about 15 percent of total MDC

revenue. Sales and rentals, interest, and other sources make up the remaining 6 percent of MDC revenue. MDC receives no funds through fines from tickets or citations, and no funding from the state’s general revenue funds. For more information, read the MDC Annual Review for Fiscal Year 2022 in the January 2023 issue of the Missouri Conservationist online at mdc.mo.gov/ magazines/missouriconservationist/2023-01/ annual-review.

Sassafras…

MDC will next seek public comments about its proposed permit price adjustments. To submit a comment, visit mdc. mo.gov/permits/permitprice-adjustments-2023.

MDC will then compile comments received and share them with the Commission prior to the Sept. 8 Commission open meeting when it will give final consideration to the proposed permit price adjustments. If approved, the changes would become effective Feb. 29, 2024.

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forms clusters of flowers that resemble neon yellow pom-poms. These blooms are important for early pollinators, like small native bees and several types of flies.

Unfortunately, sassafras is susceptible to a disease called laurel wilt. This is a lethal vascular wilt disease rapidly kills entire clumps of sassafras. Laurel wilt is spread to new areas when the tiny, wood-boring redbay ambrosia beetle deposits spores of the fungus Raffaelea lauricola in healthy trees.

Symptoms of laurel wilt include:

Leaves rapidly wilting turning reddish-brown and clinging to branches.

Entire clumps of wilted or dead sassafras trees Dark staining in the sapwood, exposed by removing bark.

Tiny ambrosia beetle exit holes in the bark.

Frass ‘toothpicks’ protruding from beetle exit holes.

Please be on the lookout for laurel wilt this summer! Send reports of dying sassafras trees to the MDC Forest Health Program: Forest. Health@mdc.mo.gov

mob killer antagonist, Alby and Ginger—the series’ reluctant protagonists—are being relocated by government agents from New Jersey to Sedona, AZ. A dark episode in Iraq has left Alby permanently in hiding— a threat of death that fol- lows him from the deserts of the Middle East to the deserts of Arizona.

The two cross a country straining at its social seams against climate chaos, insurrectionists, and white suprema-

cists—deadly threats are at every turn as they search to define their love for each other— unaware that Jagger is still alive and after them.

temper, feels safe with Alby in ways she doesn’t understand. Their conversations range from deeply emotional to darkly funny and irreverent, reminiscent of the snappy patter used in the 1930s “Thin Man” classics.

Jagger is also heading west, fighting against poisoned lungs and an unseen force stronger than himself—his uncanny ability to use facial recognition to read his victims is rendered useless against this new enemy. Battling this unseen foe and his mob “owners,” has him metamorphosed into something even more dangerous than the professional killer he was before.

death, waits for his moment to exact revenge on Alby. In a deadly climax that brings them all together with jihadists on the hottest day ever recorded at the national Pueblo monument Tuzigoot, the terrorists who forced Alby into hiding finally catch up with him. Adding a heightened level of evil into the mix, Jagger’s own battles have changed him… but to what?

The Author Written by A.E.S. O’Neill, the “Even Love and Murder” series is loosely based on his own childhood experience with his mobster father being tailed and wiretapped by the FBI in southern New Jersey.

Road

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Stuck in Alby’s truck for days, Alby and Ginger slowly get to know each other. Alby is quiet, with a wry sharpness. Ginger, a professional dance instructor, who is both tough and righteous with a hair-trigger

Suffering from droughts, fires, storms, secessionists, and a gunloving culture, the couple navigates their new home in Sedona while Jagger, having avoided

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A Friendly Reminder

Please be sure to let the Unionville Republican know of any address change you have. We want you all to receive your Beachcomber. Also, please let us know if you are new to the lake or if you have sold your property at the lake.

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Thank you, The Unionville Republican

For more peace of mind on your next trip, check whether your vehicle’s airbags have been recalled.

lifesaving devices into life-threatening ones. The risk associated with defective airbags is even greater in hot and humid conditions.

That’s why it’s critical that you check your vehicle for recalled airbags and get them repaired at an authorized dealer. You can find out if your vehicle has an open recall by visiting CheckToProtect.org and entering your license plate number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

The 17-character VIN is located on the driver’s side dashboard near the windshield and can be found on insurance and registration documents.

Repairs are paid by your vehicle manufacturer, regardless of where or

from whom you bought the vehicle, whether you own the vehicle, are the regular driver of the vehicle, or are just borrowing it for the day. Airbag repairs can take as little as one hour and dealers make the process as easy as possible for drivers.

More importantly, getting a recalled airbag repaired could save your life. If a recalled airbag deploys in a crash, vehicle occupants are at risk of serious injury and even death.

Before you hit the road, protect yourself and your passengers by checking your vehicle for open airbag recalls and getting them repaired for free. Be prepared.

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Omaha Baptist Church

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

Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.

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

“Love and Murder” cont. from page 5

Boy wonder

Eleven year old Davyon Johnson of Muskogee, OK had a superhero day recently, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

While at school he spotted a classmate choking; the boy had accidentally swallowed a bottle cap. His school’s principal, Latricia Dawkins, told a reporter from the Enid News & Eagle that “Davyon immediately sprinted over and did the Heimlich maneuver. From the account of the witnesses, when he did it the bottle cap popped out.”

Later that day he saw a handicapped woman standing on the porch of a burning house holding on to her walker. The youngster told Tulsa’s News on 6 “I thought, ‘Oh, she’s not moving fast enough. So I ran across the street and helped her.”

“When you love someone, you love the person as they are, and not as you’d like them to be.” -- Leo

Tolstoy

The “Spite House”

A quirky little -- really little -- house in Boston with a history that goes back to the Civil War was sold to the highest bidder for $1.25 million recently, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. How little is it? At its widest point, it measures 10 feet, four inches. The four story structure is the epitome of perpendicular living, featuring two bedrooms, one bathroom, a very cozy kitchen, a great backyard and a nifty roof deck with a view of Boston Harbor. The house is kind of a landmark in Boston; it’s known as the “Spite House.” It is said that two brothers inherited a sizeable parcel of land during the Civil War. One of them served in the war and when he returned home he found that his brother had used up the lion’s share of the property to build his house. Legend has it that he took his revenge by spitefully building his own “Skinny House” on the land that was left in such a fashion as to block his greedy brother’s sunlight and view.

Featured Lake Thunderhead Properties

32042 Falcon Drive $ 35,000

Listing Broker:

Ced Gilworth

Lake lots for sale at Lake Thunderhead in Unionville, MO. Two lots located in the Prairie Rose addition. These are 2nd tier lots with utilities at the road. The property is adjoining to commons ground, giving a lot more privacy. With two lots, you can build your lake home, or create a camper pad area, while giving you privacy that is sometimes hard to find at the lake. Also there are several trees on the property along with cover on the commons ground behind. For more information call Ced Gilworth at 660-626-8445.

17220/17222 Hickory Court $59,000

Listing Broker:

Darl Davis

Lots for sale located at 17220/17222 Hickory Court at Lake Thunderhead. This property has two adjoining lots with utilities already installed, making it ready for summer! There

22022

Blazing Star Court $350,000

Listing Broker:

Ced Gilworth

The property is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in a well-established neighborhood, surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque landscapes. This is a bare lot, with utilities already on the lot with a shared grinder pump. The waterfront is 106’ wide and at the road is 20’ and the sides are approx 300’ long. The two campers on the lot are not included in the sale of the property. Main body lots are hard to find these days at Lake Thunderhead. When you consider neighboring private lakes, the values at Lake Thunderhead are still less than many of the lakes around. The Wildflower Community Association dues are $810.00 per year. https://wcalakethunderhead. com/ Overall, 22022 South Blazing Star Court is beautiful and perfect for those who seek a peaceful and serene lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Give us a call today to set up a showing, Ced Gilworth 660-626-8445.

NOTE: Campers and the dock in pictures and videos are not included in the sale of the property

As you pull in the driveway, there is a landing that has been landscaped at the road for more parking. Then as you come down the driveway to additional parking closer to the home, the main entrance has a deck running the full length of the house with a covered roof over the entrance. As you enter the home, an open concept allows for you to see the lake when you step in the door with the large windows on the waterfront side. There are 3 bedrooms on the main level, along with 2 bathrooms. The stairway takes you to the basement family room area, three more additional bedrooms, and a bathroom that is not completed. There are a few other items left to do in the basement such as trim. Out the basement door you go to a concrete patio and just steps away from the dock and lake time. Included in the sale of the property is the dock, jet ski lift, boat lift and kitchen appliances. The home is approximately 2800 square feet and was built in 2003. The seller is aware that their home is in need of some finishing touches, landscaping, work in the basement, etc.