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Judge Krohn Receives President’s Award
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REPUBLICAN & Putnam County Journal
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Volume One Hundred Fifty-seven, Issue Number 42
Eclipse Brings Putnam Countians Out To View This Rarity Of Nature
Judge Krohn is pictured with Judge Jim Beck, President of MAPACJC. President Jim Beck presented the President’s Award to Judge Matt Krohn during a joint dinner of judges and clerks at the 109th Annual MAPACJC Meeting, and Conference held April 3-5 in Branson. The award was presented to Krohn, “In appreciation of his dedication to the administration of justice and his working relationships with the trial judges of this state.” Judge Beck served as the President of MAPACJC for the 202324 year, and he is a Circuit Judge and the Presiding Judge for the 45th Circuit, which is comprised of Lincoln and
Pike Counties. Judge Krohn served as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the MAPACJC Association this past year and he helped organize the meeting and training conference for fellow judges where they received required Continuing Legal Education “CLE”. Judges are required to receive at least 15 hours of CLE as well as ethics training each year. Krohn also served as one of the presenters and trainers for the conference. Matt Krohn has served as an Associate Circuit Judge in the 3rd Judicial Circuit since January 1, 2015.
JEFFERSON CITY - In 2023, 35 fatalities occurred in work zone crashes, the highest number of work zone fatalities in Missouri history. Distracted driving contributed to 588 work zone crashes and five of those fatalities. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with National Work Zone Awareness Week occurring April 15-19. MoDOT is asking motorists
to “Work With Us” by making safe, responsible choices behind the wheel and slowing down when driving through work zones. Using a cell phone while driving is now against the law in Missouri. The Siddens Bening hands free law, which took effect last August, prohibits drivers from physically holding or supporting a cell phone while driving; this
Spectators took to the streets to get a glimpse of the eclipse last Monday afternoon. Top left: Courthouse employees were among those looking for the eclipse to happen. Colson, top right, donned special glasses to get a look at the eclipse. With special lens covering, these ladies, bottom left, were able to take pictures including the one bottom right.
Distracted Driving Affects Everyone, ‘Work with Us’ in Work Zones includes sending or receiving texts and recording or watching videos. Drivers can face criminal charges for crashes that result in property damage, injury or death. “Your decisions as a driver can make the difference between arriving safely or having deadly consequences,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “Any time you pass workers on the roadway, remember that
buckling up, leaving your phone at your side, slowing down and staying alert are the key behaviors to get everyone home safe every day.” It’s not just a courtesy to slow down and move over for these work zones—it’s the law. Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes, if safe to do so, when approaching MoDOT vehicles, law enforcement vehicles
and any other emergency vehicle with lights flashing. If drivers can’t change lanes safely, they must slow down as they pass the emergency vehicles. Drivers should be aware of changing traffic conditions, observe warning signs and merge before reaching lane closures.
Distracted ... Cont. to pg. 5
April 17, 2024
MU Extension to Offer Hydroponics Class in Kirksville, May 8 Registration deadline April 24 On May 8, Jennifer Schutter, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in horticulture, will teach a workshop on growing plants hydroponically. The program begins at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Department of Conservation Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore St., Kirksville. Topics covered in the class include growing hydroponic crops on a small scale: lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, basil; overview of NFT (nutrient flow technique), deep water culture, and Dutch bucket hydroponic systems; management of nutrient solutions, pH, and EC (electrical conductivity); and seed starting and crop management. The cost of the class includes a Deep Water Culture unit to take home Register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/introduction-to-hydroponics or in-person at the Adair County Extension Center, 503 E. Northtown Road, Kirksville, MO. The workshop is limited to 30 people. Registration closes April 24 at 5 pm. Late registrations will not be accepted. Questions can be directed to Schutter at schutterjl@missouri.edu or 660-665-9866.