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Volume One Hundred Fifty-six, Issue Number 41
Midgets Capture Championship
Gary McCloud, volunteer for the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri Buddy Pack program is shown presenting a donation from the United Women in Faith of the United Methodist Church to Mary Frank for the local program. The Buddy Pack program provides meals and snacks for elementary students to take home at the end of each school week to meet nutritional needs on the weekends. Buddy Packs are pre-packaged bags with a variety of food each week, with items like easy-to-make meals, cereal and peanut butter. A donation of $270 provides Buddy Packs to one student for a year. For more information visit the Food Bank website at sharefoodbringhope.org. Submitted by Mary Frank
April 4 Municipal Election Results
Casting 417 votes, voters overwhelmingly approved a 3% sales tax on the sale of recreational marijuana. There were 167 no votes cast. There will be two new members on the Putnam County Health Department Board. With two openings on the board, Nettie Lewis and Connie Michael were elected to the board. Lewis garnered 358 votes and Michael 474. The Putnam County R-1 School Board will see no changes as incumbents Jason Rouse, Brad Ream and CL Vestal were re-elected to the board. They had been challenged by Chrissy Gillis and Alex Oberreuter. The Unionville City Council will also have the same representation. Kelly Purdy and Gary Davis each ran unopposed. Purdy is the
southward alderman and Davis is the northward alderman. On the question of imposing a local use tax of 1.875% that easily passed 134 yes votes to 31 no votes. For the proposition of a $3,000,000 revenue bond for the purpose of extending and improving waterworks/sewerage system that that received narrow approval, 97 - 66. For PWSD #1 board Randy Griswold was re-elected to the District 2 seat and Tristan Klinginsmith edged out Jerry Knight for the District 3 seat. In the election of board members for the PC Ambulance District no one filed for district 2 and Jordan Hendee was the sole filer for district 5 to keep his seat.
Election ... Cont. to pg. 3
On Saturday, April 1, the Putnam County Midgets won championship honors at the South Shelby tournament. They defeated Clopton 11-6 to advance to the final and hand Knox Co. a 6-5 loss. Photo credit: Drew Morris
Rotary Meets at Local Business
Sensei Justin Simmons, Midwest Martial Arts, hosted a gathering of Unionville Rotary members at his business on W. Main. Photo credit: Mary Comstock Submitted by Mary Comstock Rotarians gathered at Midwest Martial Arts Academy to learn about this successful local business. Sensei Justin Simmons opened his first storefront in 2009 and has been at his current location on west Main
street since 2018. Justin began his martial arts journey at the age of 6 and became a black belt at age 14. Justin competes and has achieved a National Championship title three times. Sensei Simmons combines Japanese, Korean, and Chinese martial arts
techniques. Through all, discipline and respect are stressed. Classes are offered several evenings a week and self-defense techniques are part of the curriculum for those over age 16. His students range from 5 years old to those in their 50’s.
April 12, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day April 22 with MDC at Thousand Hills State Park This family-friendly event is hosted by MDC and several partners. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), along with several other partners, invites the public to celebrate Earth Day at Thousand Hills State Park on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will be located primarily at the beach shelter area, and there will be nature related activities for participants to experience. A mix of family-friendly games will be available. Fishing supplies will also be provided for participants, and a fishing license is not required for this event. A second fishing location that is ADA Accessible will be available as well near the point. This event is designed for participants of all ages and will be handicap accessible. Registration is required and can be done at https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4gX. Any questions about this event can be directed to Holly Whitacre at holly. whitacre@mdc.mo.gov. The Thousand Hills State Park Beach Shelter is located at 20431 MO157 in Kirksville.