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Volume One Hundred Fifty-seven, Issue Number 18

November 1, 2023

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Ruth Wyland will perform at The Bixler 108 on Friday, November 3. Local Legends will kick oﬀ the two-days of live music with a performance on Thursday, November 2. While the season may be winding down at the Bixler 108 Listening Room, some of the best performances have been saved for last. This week features the Local Legends on Thursday, November 2, and Ruth Wyand on Friday, November 3. The Local Legends, consisting of Carolyn Vincent, Randy Kimple, Steve Head, Patricia Sharman, Stanley Knipfer and Theresa Hammett, need no introduction to the Unionville audience. They always play to a full house and this Thursday will be no exception. All the way from Kill Devil Hills on the outer banks of North Carolina, Ruth Wyand comes to the Bixler 108 Listening Room in Unionville, MO, for the first time on Friday, November 3. Wyand is anxious to share her unique guitar virtuosity with powerful finger picking, bottleneck slide and a warm alto voice to a new audience. Ruth plays and writes in all styles of American music, from blues to jazz, from rock to folk and from roots to country, with a portion

of Piedmont picking and bluegrass clawhammer thrown in. Ruth presents a mixture of originals with poignant lyrics as well as well-crafted instrumental arrangements of classics ranging from Doc Watson, Etta Baker, Jimi Hendrix, Leo Kottke to Thelonious Monk and Nina Simone. Each song, no matter how different, has a firm Ruth Wyand stamp of style on it. A multiple award winner at the International Blues Challenge and many other festivals and song writing competitions, Wyand holds a degree in music theory and composition from Stockton University (New Jersey). She owns and operates her own music school in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where she teaches guitar, voice, songwriting and music theory and she has toured extensively throughout the United States, Britain, New Zealand, Kuwait and France as a solo guitarist and singer. And now her tour brings her

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Dakota Waugh, Putnam County R-I band director and girls golf coach, spoke to Rotarians last week. Senior band and golf team members accompanied Mr. Waugh: (L to R) Emma Dodsworth, Emma Whitlock, Abbie Koenen, Parker Stanley, Riley Miller, Jacob Daniel, Christian Baughman, and Mr. Waugh. Photo credit: Mary Comstock Submitted by Mary Comstock The first few months of the school year are jam-packed for Dakota Waugh. In addition to serving as the grades 6-12 band and choir director, he is also the girls golf coach, which is a fall sport. This year there were seven girls on the golf

team, including several girls who had never held a golf club prior to joining the team. For the first time, the team held several practices in the summer, similar to other sports. Girls interested in playing golf should visit with Coach Waugh. The school has some donated men’s clubs, but could use some donated

women’s clubs for the girls just starting out. Abbie Koenen was the team’s number one player, completing a fantastic high school golfing career. In addition to being selected as all-conference and all-district, Abbie has been a state qualifier all four years of high school. Last year she finished 6th in

Submitted by Mary Comstock A “Vintage Christmas” Winterfest will be held Saturday, December 2, around the Unionville square. The festival draws large crowds each year and new ideas have been added to make this year’s Winterfest a spectacular family event. Due to the generosity of sponsors, all Winterfest activities will be free. Sponsors pay $50 and a personalized vinyl sign is placed on the

courthouse two weeks prior to Winterfest. To become a Winterfest sponsor, contact Mary Comstock at 660-6266443. A Cutest Baby contest will be held this year for children through age 4. Registration will begin at 2:30 in the Bixler 108 building, with the contest to start at 3:30. Gold, silver, and bronze ribbons will be awarded to both girls and boys in four age categories. A Car Show will be

held on the square beginning at 3 p.m. All car show entrants are encouraged to participate in the parade, which will begin at 5:15. Several containers filled with holiday items will be placed around the square for a “How Many?” guessing game. The person guessing closest to the correct amount will win the con-

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the state and although improving her game by several strokes this year, finished 7th; earning her all-state honors both years. Abbie is hoping to play golf at a college next year. The band finished their competitive marching season last weekend. During a week-long summer band camp, band members learned this year’s creative field show, Pirates of the Caribbean. The drumline, which is a separate class, took first place honors at a competition at Shelbina. Drum Major Emma Whitlock took first place at Shelbina for overall Drum Major of Parades and Field Show Drum Major.

Journal Notes Neighbors Helping Neighbors

For the month of November ~ For every subscription that is renewed or new and you donate 2 cans of food for the PC Food Pantry, the Unionville Republican will donate $5.00 to the PC Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry & the Buddy Pack program for the school. You also have the option to round up your subscription to $40 if “out of county” and $36 “in county” and we will use the $3.50 to purchase the canned food & still donate $5. Donations can be dropped off at the Unionville Republican Thank you ~ Neighbors helping Neighbors!

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The Shepherd’s Call by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Karen Bradshaw

The Kingdom of God Most theologians agree Jesus spoke more about the Kingdom of God than any other topic. The Jews of Jesus day were also interested in the Kingdom of God. One would think that would make a readymade audience for Jesus. The problem was Jesus and the Jews had decidedly different opinions about what the kingdom should be like. The Jews insisted it would be an earthly kingdom, and they would be the rulers of the world. This concept harked back to the time of Kings David and Solomon when Israel was considered the world’s greatest kingdom. Since the days of Solomon, however, they had been captives of the Babylonians, the Assyrians, the Persians, and at that time the Romans. Israel insisted the foreign occupation was temporary. Any day God would crash into history and restore the Kingdom to them. After all, they were God’s people.

In contrast, Jesus taught the kingdom as a spiritual matter. He prayed “Father, Thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” In other words, may all the people of the earth know and follow the Father. He told the Pharisees the Kingdom is not something you see; it is the rule of God in your heart. “God does not come with your careful observation. You cannot say here it is or there it is. The kingdom is within you.” (Luke 17:20-21) In other words, God rules His Kingdom through the hearts of humankind. It is a difficult concept. Why doesn’t God step in and make everyone do right? Wouldn’t it be better if humanity could see God on a throne surrounded by an army of angels? No, that is not how God works. The Kingdom of God is within you. Think about it. If we let God reign in our heart, we receive an early taste of Heaven.

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My Side Of The Desk

The frost is definitely on the pumpkin. Time to get the winter coats out of the closet and stock emergency cold weather items in vehicles. According to the weather forecast, however, we are due for some warmer temperatures starting Thursday. This is promising for the Midgets’ game on Friday night at Westran, when the high for the day is forecast to be 60 degrees and the low to be 45 degrees. It should be good football weather to fill the stands and cheer on the boys in blue. Saturday, the cold, windy weather appeared to cut down on the spectators at the annual Fallo-ween event. Some activities were canceled, but the parade and trunk or treat were well attended. Following taking pictures, I broke down and turned on the heat at home. The PC R-I Marching Band had their last performances of the season at Macon on Saturday. Faced with tough competition and less than favorable weather, the Marching Midgets placed well, taking third place in the Field Show and fifth place in both Indoor Color Guard and Indoor Drumline. Congratulations, on a great marching season. I spent some of the time out of the cold doing research. In look-

ing for programs for the museum, I thought the Orphan Train would be an interesting topic. The Orphan Train, which was in operation from 18531929 was sponsored by the New York Children’s Aid Society and placed children from the slums of New York with families in the Midwest. The orphans or near orphans were placed on trains and shipped sent west. From research for issue two of the museum’s Commemorative Edition, I knew at least 12 Orphan Train riders had been placed in Putnam County in 1919. From discussions following the printing of the Commemorative Edition, it appears there were other New York City orphans placed in the county. I thought would be interesting to show one of the Orphan Train documentaries and then open the floor up for people to share stories and or pictures of relatives who were orphan train riders. From the first train in 1854 until 1929 over 250,000 orphans were placed with families. An example of two success stories are Andrew Burke and John Brady, who became governors of North Dakota and Alaska respectively. Obviously not every placement could be as successful. A program I was watching on the History Channel mentioned in passing

Frost On The Pumpkin

Kevin Collins

Fall has certainly arrived in Putnam County. Many woke up Monday to find frost on the

windshields. A sure sign of Fall. Another is the changing of the clocks. This weekend we will be turning the clocks back an hour. We will start to watch the days get shorter and shorter. Best of luck to the Midgets as they travel to Westran Friday night to begin district action!

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that Billy the Kid was one of the orphan train riders. The notoriety he garnered is probably why I hadn’t come across a mention of him as an Orphan Train rider. That was surprising and the first time I had come across that bit of information. Statistically, it probably makes sense that in any group as large as the orphan train riders, there would be some “bad apples,” but Billy the Kid goes one step further than rotten.

The third commemorative edition for the PC Historical Society is getting closer to completion and will first be available for sale at Winterfest on December 2. If you have a story and/or pictures to share, please send them to urep@nemr. net. If your submission doesn’t get included in this edition, it will be in the fourth. Remember, history can only be preserved if it’s shared. Have a great week!

Birthdays

Send additions/Corrections to: urep@nemr.net Thursday, November 2 Roger Crawford, Ray Dorsey, Brette Humphreys, Angie Pearson, Nicole Baughman, Nathan Baughman, Samantha Shipley, Cindy Johnson, Chris Carmichael, Charin Kepner, Jennifer Garten Friday, November 3 Tim Bunnell, Beth Welch, Helen Lassabe, Ed Vinzant, Jessica Ryals Saturday, November 4 Derek Luscan, Scott Alexander, Cathy DeJulius, David Fowler, Jim Steele, Brian Jones, Ryan Valentine, Teri Middleton, Anissa Agan, Bob Whitsell, Glen Smith, Tracy Bite Sunday, November 5 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS -Joshua Wagner, Lloyd

Hunter, Eric Veach, Babetta Heaton, Brad Fowler, Kelley Deeds, Troy McDannald, Tim Reagan, Cole Boswell Monday, November 6 Ann Griswold, Amanda Fleshman, Gary Hines, Joel Bennett Monday, November 7 Harold Lewis, Michelle Hackney, Casady Hamilton, Troy Couchman, Ericka Klingner Tuesday, November 8 Theresa Branscom, Joel Childers, Jeramiah Summers, Margie Clinkenbeard, Jason Wells Wednesday, November 9 Cari Gorkowski, Thad Minear, Tyler Fleshman, Shelda Underwood, Brianna Stamm, Ann Wilcox, Hannah Sanders, Charley Dickerson

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Who to Trust Looking around the country (and into our own little pod of politics in Missouri) there seems to be growing signs of impending conflict. Either the beginning of conflict or full-scale conflict as in the case of Texas or the “Daddy of all Dysfunction” in Washington, D.C. I could say some of this is driven by the “news” reporters who pretty much fall within the camp of the Democrat party and hurry to press with any story which damages the Republican brand. But I could also say that Republicans themselves create the perfect chaotic atmosphere at times and they do this intentionally. It’s no secret I feel the Washington scene is absurd. As I wrote in a previous column entitled “Chaos is not a strategy” it’s within your right to feel we need dramatic change. There’s a lot of issues needing addressed and taken together it can seem like a massive pile of problems teetering close to avalanche size. Problems are only solved by diligent effort, commitment to hard work and serious study. The problem often lies in the politics of the situation. In a world where everywhere you look there’s a huge dumpster fire it becomes difficult to draw attention to yourself. Politicians

need you to pay attention to them if they are running for a position and want to attract your vote. This requires serious dollars and in some cases, even that isn’t enough. So some make the conscious decision to do and say “newsworthy” things which can border on ….well…… basically lies. Who can you believe and how do you make decisions when you don’t know what the truth is? Well in my humble opinion, you should observe them in their discharge of their duties. And you should ask yourself these questions: - Do they take the time to explain their strategy? Big bold statements may make you feel good but what is their strategy? Do they back up their statements with realistic plans and can they provide any data to substantiate the steps they will take? - Do they often rail on “The Establishment” and claim they are the ones who can defeat this enemy? The Establishment has come to mean anything a politician wants it to mean. So to gain understanding they need to tell you exactly what it is they feel is an issue, why they feel that way and what they will do to solve the issues. - Do they listen to you? Do they make an effort to seek your opin-

ion and thoughts? From where I am sitting it is easy to start thinking you’re invincible and everyone needs to hear from you. But actually the best solutions are often found with other people who are living in the very situation you are seeking to change. This is why I always say, “I am always willing to listen.” Many times I have gone to people I know who either don’t agree with me, have decided they don’t like me or my solutions and I sit down with them to hear their thoughts. I do this because everyone’s experience is different from yours and maybe they are right and you are wrong. So it is best to figure that out before you do something which makes the situation worse. In politics this is called, “unintended consequences.”. I try to avoid those if I can. - How does the person discharge their current political duties? Are they working to understand your situation you need help with? Do they respond to you? Does their staff work to assist you? Or is everything about them? Transparency is so important, now more than ever. People have

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a hard time deciding what the truth actually is and I can tell you things within the political sphere are often not what they seem. I know this makes it hard for the people on the outside. I am considering how to manage the senate floor this upcoming session and am making plans to do some sort of podcast or summary of what you can expect each week. Then a wrap-up where I can explain “what just happened.” I hope to increase your ability to see inside the workings of the Missouri Senate and hopefully give you some degree of understanding that is impossible to get from the outside looking in. I will involve other senators and my goal is to bring you clarity on the actions we take. This is a part of my plan and though I am no great orator or flashy speaker I am a person who wants you to know the truth. The truth is hard to discern in today’s world and it is only from that foundation that we can make good decisions. If you wish to comment or provide feedback about this article please feel free to email me back at cindy.olaughlin@senate.mo.gov

Funding Available for Landowner Projects Across MO JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 23, 2023 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources encourages landowners who are interested in supporting conservation efforts to consider several funding opportunities now available.

The list below includes seven projects with the Regional Conservation Partnership Program of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Applications for this round of program funding must be received by Nov. 17, 2023. Visit farmers.

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The Putnam County Health Department is accepting applications for a full time Health Educator position. Duties will include implementing health education components of agency contracts, maintaining the website and social media platforms, developing and presenting health education and promotion programs, and assisting in conducting community health assessments. A bachelor’s degree in health promotion, education, or closely related field is preferred but not required. In addition, at least one year of professional experience in public health, community or worksite health promotion, health education, public information, or other closely related field is preferred. Pay Range: $25,000 - $33,000. Resumes accepted until close of business, November 15. Send resume with references to Joetta Hunt, Administrator, PCHD, 103 N. 18th St. Unionville, MO, or joetta.hunt@lpha. mo.gov. EOE

gov/working-with-us/ service-center-locator to find and contact your local NRCS office for more information about these programs and projects. The Program Restoring & Improving Monarch Ecosystems aims to increase monarch and pollinator habitat in northwest Missouri through land management practices, targeting lands currently enrolled in and expiring from the Conservation Reserve Program. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are the lead partners on this project. It is open to landowners in Andrew, Atchison, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, Saline and Worth counties. The Precision Farm Data & Strategic Buffer Project focuses on utilizing on-farm yield data to identify non-profitable or marginal cropland acres to strategically establish field borders, pollinator habitat, wetlands and maximize profitability while improving water quality and wildlife habitat. The Missouri Department of Conservation is the lead partner on this project. It is open to landowners in Chariton, Lafayette, Linn, Macon, Pettis, Randolph and Saline counties. Restoring Glade and Woodland Communities for Threatened Species in the Ozarks of Southeast Missouri is a restoration effort for glade, woodland and forest habitats on private land for at-risk species such as the Indiana Bat, Gray Bat, Mead’s Milkweed, Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly, Ozark Hellbender and the Grotto Sculpin. The Missouri Department of Conservation is the lead partner on this project. It is open to landowners in Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Iron, Madison, Oregon, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Wayne counties. The Sand Prairie Restoration Partnership Program focuses on restoring and protecting sand prairie communities on private land through voluntary perpetual ease-

ments. The Missouri Department of Conservation is the lead partner on this project. It is open to landowners in Butler, Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott and Stoddard counties. Missouri Targeted Conservation aims to identify areas within a watershed where identified conservation practices can achieve the most economically efficient loss reductions for sediment, nutrients and pathogens into waterways. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is the lead partner on this project. The Blackwater, Cahokia-Joachim, South Fork Salt, Little Osage, Thompson, Upper Grand, Little River Ditches and Lower Missouri-Moreau watersheds have been identified as the focus areas in Missouri. James River Headwaters RCPP supports the protection of clean drinking water, improving farming communities and assisting municipalities in meeting federal water-quality requirements to improve aquatic ecosystems within the James River headwaters area. The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Inc. is the lead partner on this project. It is open to landowners in Greene and Webster counties. The East Locust Creek Source Water Protection Project aims to prevent nonpoint source runoff from entering the East Locust Creek Reservoir. The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission is the lead partner on this project. It is open to landowners in Sullivan County and Putnam County. Another opportunity open to Missouri landowners is applying to the Fishers & Farmers Partnership for the Upper Mississippi River Basin for up to $100,000 of funding for projects designed to improve fish habitats. Priority areas in Missouri for this funding include the Bourbeuse-Meramec, Peno Creek–Salt River, and Spring Creek–Chariton River watersheds. However, other watersheds will also be considered. The application deadline for this opportunity is Jan. 15, 2024. Visit fishersandfarmers.org for more information.

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Obituaries

Margaret Boland

Margaret Carol Boland, who loved her family, friends, Snoopy and clouds, passed away peacefully on August 30th. Margaret was born on May 5, 1937, to James Frederick and Norma Jean (Maxwell) Boland on the family farm near Powersville, Missouri, the third of six children. She attended Fairview country school for eight years, two years at Ravanna High School and graduated from Unionville High School in 1957. She married and divorced from Dwaine McDonald; they had a daughter Debra Lynn. She and her daughter moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she worked for Business Men’s Insurance, City Service Oil Company and Allstate Insurance Company.

In October 1962, along with her daughter Debra and friend Charlotte Fanning, she moved to Sacramento, California. In January 1963, she was employed by Nabisco Brands, Inc. and continued that career for 35 years retiring as a Senior Office Clerk in 1998. During her years in Sacramento, Margaret volunteered at various organizations including Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home, WEAVE, Senior Gleaners, and was a caretaker for both her mother and a close friend, Frank Rose. For many years she remained an active member of Curves Gym and an Arden Fair mall walker, where she accumulated over 3,000 miles. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Donna Jean Boland and brother Frederick Carl Boland. She is survived by her daughter Debra L. Williams of Sacramento, California, and siblings Shirley Ferguson of Arkansas, brothers Dan Boland of St. Joseph, Missouri, Max (Mary) Boland of Seaside, California and sister-in-law Sandra Boland of Columbia, Missouri. Grandsons Eric (Gina) Williams and Scott (Indrid) Williams. Step-granddaughters Lori (Jeff) Solden and

Tina (Karl) Pierson. She was known as GG to ten great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren and was known as Aunt Margaret to numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. May she rest in peace as she joins her family

Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

November 1, 1902 – The Brookﬁeld Gazette reported that Shelbina saw its first automobile the previous week. They also said, “Fortunately it broke down and, while being repaired, everybody had a chance to see the critter.” November 2, 1883 – W.T. Morgan of East Prairie brought a sweet potato to the office of the Enterprise-Courier in Charleston. The tuber was 26 inches long. November 3, 1912 – In Houston, MO wind scattered sparks from the Lone Star Mill, which

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furnished electricity for the town. The sparks caught the mill’s roof on fire. Young Albert Raper climbed to the high steep roof and, having no water, “tore the blazing shingles off and soon conquered the blaze.” The citizens of Houston gave him a gold watch for his bravery. November 4, 1899 – Homesteading was going well but there was still almost a half-million acres of Missouri land going unclaimed. November 5, 1904 – The Globe reported that the pygmies living in the

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International Village at the St. Louis World’s Fair saw an airship (balloon) and were convinced it would make them great elephant hunters. They asked one official to help purchase one for them and promised the first set of tusks as payment. November 6, 1903 – People around Excelsior Springs were happy to report that Frank James

had returned to the farm and was seen plowing. November 7, 2021 – The Cardinals became the first team in history to have five players receive the Gold Glove Award as the best defensive player in their position. For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .

Friends of the Library to Host Class on the Popular “500” Card Game Kay Bonifazi will be teaching a class on the popular card game “500” Tuesday evening, November 7, beginning at 5 p.m. The class is free and will be held in the meeting room of the Putnam County Library. A second session will be held Tuesday, November 14 at 5 p.m. for

students to practice what they learned. Any adult is invited to come and learn a new card game. Kay is an avid card player and has taught several classes on card games. The class is sponsored by the Friends of the Putnam County Library.

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American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Minutes The American Legion Auxiliary, Post 34, met Monday October 16, 2023 at the American Legion Building. Present were Jan Clark, Mildred Rhoades, Beverly Staggs, Mindy Clark, Vicky Stewart and Lola Williams. The Colors and the MIA flag were in place and the opening prayer was given by Vicky Stewart. In memory of our dead a moment of silence was given. The pledge of Allegiance to the flag and the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary were repeated. Mildred called the meeting to order. Lola Williams read the treasury report. Old Business: The annual BBQ was reviewed and discussed. At the end of the BBQ, Butch Williams presented the flag and flagpole to the winner of the drawing, Wayne Duncan. Mildred gave a review

of the District meeting in Mercer September 23, 2023. Those who attended were: Butch and Lola Williams, Mildred Rhoades and Rick Clark. The new State President is Sheridan Mires and was also in attendance. Sheridan Mires shared that there are still 80,000 POW/MIA still unaccounted for from WW II, Korea and Vietnam wars. New Business: The Annual Poppy Fund was discussed and plans for distribution of the money was decided upon and approved. Christmas ideas were discussed for veterans in the care centers as well as local active military members. The next meeting will be December 5. Veterans Day is November 11th and will be celebrated on November 10th, 2023. The meeting was closed by Mildred and the closing prayer was given . Meeting adjourned.

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Red Cross Offers Steps to Take to Heat Your Home Safely Space heaters responsible for most home heating fires COLUMBIA, MO (Oct. 30, 2023) — As temperatures drop across the region, the Central and Northern Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross, urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Rebecca Gordon, executive director of the Central and Northern Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross. “But, there are steps people can take to avoid having this happen to them. Help keep your family safe by providing at least three feet of space around all heating equipment, testing your smoke alarms monthly and practicing your two-minute home fire escape plan.” Overall, home fires account for most of the 60,000-plus disasters that the Red Cross responds to each year — and home fire responses are 30% higher during cold months than warmer times of year. HOW TO SAFELY HEAT YOUR HOME According to the National Fire Protection As-

sociation (NFPA), space heaters are most often responsible for home heating fires. Follow these tips on how to safely heat your home: If you must use a space heater, never leave it unattended. Place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface, such as a ceramic tile floor. Don’t place it on rugs and carpets, or near bedding and drapes. Plug space heater power cords directly into outlets — never into an extension cord. Turn the space heater off every time you leave the room or go to sleep. Keep children, pets and anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment. Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home. Never leave a fire burning in the fireplace unattended. Make sure any embers in the fireplace are extinguished before going to bed or leaving home. Use a glass or metal fire screen to keep embers in the fireplace. Have furnaces, chimneys, fireplaces, wood and coal stoves inspected annually by a professional and cleaned if necessary. PREVENT HOME FIRE TRAGEDIES To help protect your

family year-round, test your smoke alarms monthly and practice your home fire escape plan until everyone can escape in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to get out of a burning home before it’s too late. IF YOU NEED HELP If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross is able to help. Visit www.redcross.org/ SmokeAlarmMO to sign up for a smoke alarm installation. Visit redcross.org/ fire for more information, including an escape plan to practice with your family. Download the free Red Cross First Aid app so you’ll know what to do if emergency help is delayed and the free Emergency app for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for different emergencies. Choose whether you want to view the content in English or Spanish with an easy-to-find language selector. Find

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these and all of the Red Cross apps in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR COLDER WEATHER Now is the time to drain the water in your outdoor water hoses, and bring them inside for storage. Also, prepare your outdoor faucets by winterizing them. Bring in any outdoor plants that need to winter indoors. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CAR Carry the following in your vehicle: windshield scraper, small broom, sand or cat litter for traction,warm blankets and coats, and an emergency kit with bottled water, non-perishable food and medications. Check your tire pressure: colder temperatures typically mean that air needs to be added to your tires. Take the time to check that your tires are aired up to the tire pressure recommended in your user manual.

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patenting of inventions implemented in software. The Tillis and Coons bills seek to clarify that medical diagnostic tests, along with inventions integral to cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence, are eligible for patent protection just as they are in most other advanced countries. This clarity will make a huge difference for entrepre-

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neurs seeking to raise money from investors, who have been understandably leery of funding technologies that are potentially ineligible for patent protection. Both of these bills are well-intentioned efforts to make the patent system more fair and more predictable. Congress should focus on efforts like these to ensure the patent system continues to serve its historic role incentivizing inventors and helping drive the U.S. economy. Lamar Smith represented the 21st Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House from 1987 to 2019. This piece originally ran in The Dallas Morning News.

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Rural Bridge Program to Improve Access Across Northern Missouri Completed

JEFFERSON CITY – The last of 31 bridges in a bundled replacement project opened in northern Missouri this month, marking the completion of the Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program. The program replaced 31 bridges across northern Missouri that were weight-restricted, supported by timber piles, in

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poor condition, and were one lane but carried twoway traffic. The replacements were funded by a $20.8 million Competitive Highway Bridge Program grant from the Federal Highway Administration in 2018, as well as $5.2 million from the Missouri Department of Transportation. “Rural roads and

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The Local Legends, comprised of Carolyn Vincent, Randy Kimple, Steve Head, Patricia Sharman, Stanley Knipfer and Theresa Hammett will perform on Thursday, November 2, at The Bixler 108 Listening Room. to Unionville, MO. “Our mission is to consistently bring in some of the best music and artists from our own backyard to nationally and internationally recognized musicians and the Local Legends and Ruth Wyand are certainly among the best,” said Tom Keedy who is the driving force behind the Bixler. The Bixler is located on the west side of the historic Unionville square. Admission is free, but during the show donations will be accepted to help support artists like the Local legends

and Ruth Wyand and to help assure that more great live music can be brought to Unionville. Wanting more of the Listening Room Series? Here are the upcoming shows: Nov. 10 -- Goldpine (Ben and Kassie Wilson) plus Aaron English; Nov. 17 -- Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black. “Like” our Facebook page (The Bixler 108) for continued details for this and other upcoming events and contact Tom Keedy at 660-626-7803 or at thebixler108@ gmail.com with any questions.

BID NOTICE The City of Unionville will be taking bids to take down 1700 Main Street. The bids should include DNR inspection and demolition of the building. Removal of the debris is required with the exception of the brick, which needs to be left in a pile. The successful bidder will be required to possess contractors’ insurance, as well as abide by the Missouri Prevailing Wage Laws. The bids are due to City Hall by November 15th by 5:00 pm. The City of Unionville reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted and requests additional information. For more information contact City Hall.

bridges matter. These roads are critical for farmers transporting grain and livestock to market, kids taking the bus to school, and first responders getting to emergencies in time. I was proud to work with MoDOT, Governor Parson, and President Trump to get these 31 one-lane timber pile supported bridges in north Missouri replaced with new, safer, two-lane bridges,” said U.S. Rep. Sam Graves. “Completing these new bridges is a big step forward for north Missouri and I’m going to continue working to rebuild our rural roads and bridges.” “These bridges were in desperate need of replacement but were historically difficult to prioritize because of funding constraints,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “This grant program allowed us the opportunity to take care of this work and tru-

ly improve access across northern Missouri communities.” The design-build project was awarded to the Lehman-Wilson team in the spring of 2021. Design-build is a project delivery method in which one contracting team is selected to design and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings. When the Route T bridge over Fitzgerald Branch in Gentry County opened this month, it marked the program’s completion – one month ahead of schedule. The full list of bridge replacements is available on MoDOT’s website: Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot. org).

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tainer and the contents. After visiting with Santa, children will have the opportunity to make up a bag of “Reindeer Food.” Other activities for children are being planned, including story time in the Library. Competitions will be held for the lighted pa-

rade, living windows and holiday planters. All entries are encouraged to follow the Vintage Christmas theme. Watch future issues of The Unionville Republican and the Winterfest Unionville Facebook page for more details.

CORRECTION

Operation Christmas Child boxes are available for pick up at The Unionville Republican oﬃce. The article in last week’s paper regarding Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child should have stated that Omaha Baptist Church and The Unionville Republican are collecting shoebox gifts that will be transported by volunteers to Rehobeth Baptist Church in Kirksville, which is an official drop off site for the organization. Other churches and organizations will drop their boxes at either Milan Chris-

tian Church or Rehobeth Baptist Church where they are set up to process the gifts. If you would like to participate in Operation Christmas Child, you may pick up a shoebox at either the church or The Unionville Republican. Then return the filled shoebox gift by November 18th so it can be transported to the official drop off site in Kirksville. Thank you for your generosity.

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2023 Fall-o-ween

Putnam County State Bank captured ﬁrst place in the Fall-o-ween trunk or treat contest. Pictured (L to R): Sarah Triplett, Sara McCormack, Mollie Knowles and Kori Hornaday. Photo credit: Dana DeVore Submitted by Dana DeVore The chilly weather on Saturday, October 28, might have curtailed the activities and the Fall-oween crowd, but not the enthusiasm of those in attendance, who participated in the parade and trunk or treat. The annual event is the brainchild of and organized by Sarah Triplett and Brianna Stramm.

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This year’s winners were as follows: Best Trunk at Fallo-ween Putnam County State Bank. First place in costume the Anderson family. Second place in costume the Kottwitz family. Third place in costume the Hendee family. We thank everyone for participating in Fallo-ween 2023.

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within the next two weeks, and if weather conditions will permit should complete the entire job by April 1, 1924. Mr. Rollins of the W. B. Rollins & Co., the city’s consulting engi-

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awarded about $3,000 under the estimate of the engineers, thus enabling the Board to add to the water line extensions as previously mentioned. … *** HOPE TO SOLVE THE NORTH SOUTH ROAD PROBLEM Much difficulty has been and is being experienced in securing the necessary right of way for the state road running north and south through this county. Unexpected hitches have occurred from time to time to prevent a speedy construction of this No. 5 highway from the Iowa line to Laclede where it will intersect with the primary east west road. One of the problems has been at Lemons where these is difficulty in securing the necessary right of way west of the railroad track so as to avoid crossings. Representatives of the State Highway Commission have negotiated from time to time without obtaining definite results, and a meeting was called for that place for Monday of this next week. But it was necessary to postpone the meeting until this afternoon owing to the inability of Engineer Lyons to be present. There is hope that this question may be solved satisfactorily at this meeting. Difficulty has also been experienced in securing the necessary right of way and in reaching the necessary agreements upon all the road from Unionville to the Iowa line. The right of way question from the north end of the North Blackbird project to the Iowa line finally was adjusted and settled and this contract for construction has been let.

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… Trouble has also been experienced in securing the right of way from the depot here north to the beginning of the completed North Blackbird project. According to Mr. Daugherty, who has been representing the State Board here for some time on right of way matters, condemnation proceedings have been started on right of way through the farms of Andrew Hensley and Jim Bohannon. … *** CHEAP MONEY A great lesson may be learned from Germany by some in America who are eternally trying to induce our government and its people to believe that to make valuable money it is only necessary to put the government stamp upon it. Germany has been running her printing presses night and day in an effort to produce enough money for her use, but the more she prints the less it is worth, and at the present time a billion mark note is scarcely worth the paper it is printed on. Germany is plunged hopelessly in debt and there is no way out except to repudiate her money. *** FIRST SNOW FALL OF THE YEAR The first snow fall of the year in this section came Monday night. Rain or snow had been predicted by the weather reports, and the dispenser of the weather gave us samples of both. The storm began late during the afternoon with a rain, but the weather grew steadily colder until around nine or ten o’clock it had grown cold enough for snow to thrive. Much of it melted when it fell, but a white coverlet was over the earth Tuesday morning.

According to one sign this means there will be 29 snows this winter. … But like many other signs, there may be something wrong in the calculations concerning which we do not know. *** BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS SURPLUS PRODUCTS, MISSOURI COUNTIES, 1922 The following compilation gives the surplus of Putnam county for the year 1922. The gifures are on returns made by railroad and express station agents. Shipments by trucks are no included in these figures. The accuracy of these figures depends upon the care exercised by railroad and express agents: Cattle, 401 cars Hogs, 392 cars Horses and Mules, 42 cars Sheep, 66 cars Goats, 1 car Wheat, 19 cars Corn, 40 cars Timothy Seed, 1 car Millet Seed, 2 cars Hay, 14 cars Flour, 2 cars Coal, 469 cars Railroad Ties, 2 cars Fence, mine posts, 53 cars … Feathers, 8,315 pounds Hides and Pelts, 58,860 pounds … Pickles and Cucumbers, 872,050 pounds … *** COUNTY AND STATE

CROP NEWS The farmers of Putnam county, in preparing their official crop report, say that 1923 corn is 90 per cent of a full crop, and 82 percent is mature with 11 days from October 1 to mature. The contract for offering price of corn is 67 cents per bushel. They further report 87 per cent of this year’s wheat crop marketed, and the condition of apples 82 per cent, clover for seed 70 per cent, and pastures 95 per cent. … *** BUTCHER REALLY “KILLER OF GOATS” A butcher was originally a killer of goats. The origin of the word is the old French “boc” and the modern “bouc,” which means a goat, or strictly a he goat. And our own “buck is of the same origin as “boc” and “bouc.” From “bouc” the French obtained the word “boucher,” a killer of goats. In Low Latin we find the word “bocherius,” from a similar origin. When the range of animals available for the butcher’s industry was extended, he retained the designation by which he was originally known in the French, Low Latin and also Italian languages. He still remains, at least theoretically, a “killer of goats.”

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Commentary: D.C. Drama Delays Farm Bill

Submitted by Garrett Hawkins, MO Farm Bureau President The afternoon of September 30, 2023, came and went with its fair share of drama, including narrowly avoiding a government shutdown and the subsequent ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. One significant item largely flew under the radar, which was the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill. Despite not gaining as much media attention as a continuing resolution or the House Speaker’s removal, the expiration of the farm bill is a big deal in farm country. Earlier today [October 25], the House of Representatives elected Mike Johnson (R-LA) to be Speaker, so legislative business can now resume. The farm bill adds to a long list of items on Speaker Johnson’s “todo” list as the year draws to a close. Congress must agree to a new farm bill or pass an extension prior to January 1, 2024, in order to avoid a lapse in farm programs. First on the chopping block are dairy programs, known to many as the “dairy cliff.” If Congress cannot come to an agreement before the calendar turns to 2024, the dairy program will revert to permanent law. This requires USDA to purchase dairy products in quantities sufficient to raise demand. Under permanent law, the mandated purchase price for milk would be $50.70 per hundredweight based on May 2023 data, which is more than 2.5 times (or 162% higher than) the current market price of milk ($19.30/cwt), according to the Congressional Research Service. Oth-

er crops like corn, soybeans, cotton and rice would not see impacts until later in 2024. While we don’t believe Congress will allow any farm bill programs to lapse, and is likely to extend the current farm bill, Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) is still committed to ensuring no disruption of services during this time of legislative uncertainty. On October 20, MOFB had the opportunity to share our farm bill priorities with Senator John Boozman, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Boozman led a forum in mid-Missouri hosted by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt before the two visited a nearby farm to hear directly from farmers in the region about items of importance as the legislation is written. I had the chance to share some of our priorities with the senators, including maintaining and strengthening the farm safety net and bringing common sense to conversations surrounding climate-related conservation spending. At MOFB, we believe much can be done to promote on-farm resiliency without adopting onesize-fits-all mandates that make it harder for farmers and ranchers to go about their business. Despite the lack of significant news coverage drawing the public’s attention to the farm bill, Missouri Farm Bureau remains committed to delivering results for our members. We will continue to work with our Congressional Delegation to ensure a strong farm safety net in the next farm bill.

Two Bipartisan Bills Can Revitalize American Innovation

Submitted by former US Representative Lamar Smith There may be some good news on the horizon for small business owners, courtesy of Congress. A bipartisan group of lawmakers recently introduced a pair of bills that could make it easier for entrepreneurs to patent certain lifesaving inventions and fend off thieves looking to steal their technology. The first bill, the PREVAIL Act, would make some much-needed reforms to a 2011 law that I co-authored. That 2011 law, known as the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), created the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) as a quasi-judicial venue for people and companies to challenge the validity of patents they felt were overly broad or vague. The PTAB was intended to provide a lower-cost alternative forum, compared to federal courts, in which to challenge wrongly granted patents. But I was fully aware that patent owners need undisputed control over their intellectual property to attract continued investment, so I warned against the PTAB being used as a tool for litigation gamesmanship rather than a meaningful and less expensive alternative to litigation. Unfortunately, that is exactly what has happened. A few Big Tech firms are using the PTAB not as an alternative to litigation, but as a multiplier to it. They respond to patent infringement suits brought by their smaller rivals by filing multiple, serial PTAB challenges against their smaller ri-

vals’ patents, thus forcing cash-strapped entrepreneurs to fight legal battles on two fronts at once. Almost one-fourth of all PTAB challenges now come from just ten petitioners. The PREVAIL Act seeks to bring PTAB practice more in line with our intention for it to be a quicker and less expensive alternative to litigation by prohibiting repeat or duplicative PTAB petitions. This and other provisions of the PREVAIL Act could help ensure that small businesses and startups get a fair chance to enforce their patents. The second bill, the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act introduced by Senators Thom Tillis and Chris Coons, could help put American entrepreneurs in high-tech industries on a more even playing field with their rivals in Europe and Asia by clarifying confusing decisions made by the courts. In Bilski v. Kappos in 2010, the Supreme Court cast doubt on entrepreneurs’ ability to patent novel processes implemented in software. Two years later, the Court ruled most diagnostic tests ineligible for patents in Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories. One year later, the justices prevented researchers from patenting many gene-related inventions in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics. Finally, in 2014, the Court in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International cast a further cloud over the

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Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.) OFFICES UPDATES I recognize and have had many of you ask when there will be an extension person in Putnam and Sullivan counties at least. I am trying hard to keep you updated on this progress. Putnam and Sullivan counties do not currently have a specialist in either county. I am happy to report if you do not know that Ashlyn Stout is the Office Manager/ YPA in Putnam County and Hillary Robedeaux is serving as the YPA in Sullivan County. Putnam County will have a 4-H Youth “Grow Your Own” Specialist posted soon and Sullivan an Ag Technology Specialist posted soon also. The “Grow Your Own” designation is to allow persons with a B.S. degree to apply with the goal to get a Masters down the road. If you know of people interested in either of these, please let them know to continue watching at Career opportunities with MU Extension | MU Extension (missouri.edu). I know things are going slower than everyone would like but you can help if you know of anyone interested. LFP AND DROUGHT UPDATE There are a couple of things related to our drought this summer and fall that I want to update you on here. First, as of the 26th as I write this, Schuyler County and the extreme eastern portion of Putnam are in a D3 extreme drought with the other areas in Put-

nam, Sullivan and Clark in D2 or severe drought. Of course, it is raining as I write this which is a good thing. Do not forget that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is administering the Livestock Forage Program or LFP right now. You have until the end of January to sign up but do not wait until the last minute. Check with their office for more details. FARM LEASE RESOURCES The Ag Business and Policy Education portion of extension has been updating and putting more farm lease resources online recently. I urge you to go there for forms and support. You can go to the Ag Business and Policy portion on the extension website (www. extension.missouri.edu and click on programs) and is on the front page. Check it out. REMINDERS The “Market on the Square” for 2023 is now over after another very successful year. The vendors want to thank everyone who assisted, including but not limited to Tom Keedy, Dana DeVore, all the buyers and others who helped. 2024 is not that far away! Remember it is still time to sign-up for 4-H is now in Putnam County and the other counties. Contact your county office (947-2705) if you want more information. THOUGHT: “Don’t cheat the world of your contribution. Give it all you’ve got”!

Road and Bridge Job Opening

The Putnam County Commission will be accepting applications for a Full-Time position County Road and Bridge Crew until position is filled. • Experience in welding, construction, and heavy equipment operation is preferred but willing to train. • CDL preferred but not required. • $20-$30/hour based on skills and experience. If interested please pick up an application at the Courthouse in the Putnam County Clerk’s Office, 1601 Main Street, Room 101, Unionville, MO 63565 Putnam County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A Look Back:

Putnam County in the News

The following items were excerpted from the October 31, 1923, edition of The Unionville Republican. Locally infrastructure improvements were being made. On the world stage, three different articles referred to the economic crisis in Germany and the devaluing of the country’s currency, which would eventually factor into Adolf Hitler gaining power and lead to World War II. SEWER CONTRACT AWARDED Bids were opened at 10 a.m., October 24, 1923, for the construc-

tion of a sewerage system. Six general contractors submitted bids as follows: Ray & Son, Louisiana, Mo., $74,750; Sieg Cons. Co., Waterloo, Iowa, $77,643.57; Gjellebald-Chapman Cons. Co., Forest City, Iowa, $71,835.23; Welp & Zingrang, Bancroft, Iowa, $74,705.90; Joseph O’Neill, Leavenworth, Kansas, $73,358.45 and Ashlund Cons. Co., Tecumseh, Nebr., $79,569.64 The contract was awarded to the Gjellebald-Chapman Cons. Co., and after the award

was made, the Board made some substitutions of 4 inch cast iron in place of 2 inch galvanized iron pipe in portions of the city where better water service is desired, and also ordered 4 inch cast iron pipe lines placed in other parts of the city, no now provided with water service. The water lines added in this manner will bring the total construction cost to approximately $74,500.00. The installation of these 4 inch cast iron water lines will provide the water needed for flushing the sewers, and will also provide for fire plug connections in the future when needed. … The contractor expects to start the work

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Young Hunters Harvest 11,118 Deer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 11,118 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2023 deer hunting season, Oct. 28 and 29. Top counties were Franklin with 258 deer harvested, Osage with 224, and Texas with 209. Of the deer harvested, 6,857 were antlered bucks, 3,410 were does, and 851 were button bucks. Get more harvest information on the 2023 early youth portion at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/ harvest_table/. Youth hunters harvested 13,877 during last year’s early youth portion. Get more information on past sea-

sons at mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/ deer-harvest-summaries. “Although the rain this past weekend was desperately needed given how dry it’s been this year throughout much of the state, it did put a damper on the early youth portion,” said MDC’s Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle. Isabelle noted that the below average temperatures were conducive to good deer movement, but the combination of cooler temperatures and rainy conditions that persisted throughout much of the weekend likely reduced the amount of time many young hunters were able to spend afield. Archery deer hunting continues through Nov.

10 and resumes Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024. The November portion of firearms deer season runs Nov. 11-21 followed by the CWD portion, which is open in CWD Management Zone counties, Nov. 22-26. The late youth portion runs Nov. 24-26. The late antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 2-10 in open counties and the alternative methods portion will occur Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2024. Get more information on Missouri deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where hunting permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/deer.

Vintage Unionville Rotary Club Picture Can You Help Identify?

Unionville Rotary Club members (circa 1957-1950) -- Front Row (L to R): Imon Bartley, Don Herrick, Robert McCalment, Glenn Palmatary, Clyde Dickson, Don Melton, George Summers Charles Fitzgerald, Bill Davis, Perry Porter, Selden Wiseman. Second Row: Don Pollock, A B. Pratt, Melvin McLean, Russ Hauck, __?___, Grover Morgan, W. E. Ross, Johnny Jones, Henry Gardner, Ailey Williams, Jim Comstock, Casey Rose. Third Row: Ted Klinginsmith, L. W. McDonald, John Mowrer, Maurice Whitworth, James Harris, Oren Lee Halley, Marple Wyckoﬀ, Lloyd Norris, Huster Stuckey, D. Dan Hayward, N. W. Gillum. If you can identify the gentleman between Mr. Hauck and Mr. Morgan in the second row, please contact The Republican Oﬃce.

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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. 10/11,10/18,10/25,11/1

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of ) ROGER DEE WESSEL, Deceased ) ) Case No: 23AJ) PR00016 ) Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROGER DEE WESSEL, Decedent: On October 4, 2023, the following individuals were appointed the personal representatives of the estate of ROGER DEE WESSEL, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Missouri. The personal representatives’ names and addresses are: Beverly Sue Worley, 522 S. 19th Street, Unionville, MO 63565; Brenda Lou Rowland, 16395 State Hwy YY, Unionville, MO 63565; and Ronnie Wessel, 12132 Old 79, New London, MO 63459. The personal representatives’ attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Jessica Rooks, The Rooks

Law Firm, LLC, 2211 East Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO 63501, (660) 627-3369. 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: 05-MAY-2023 Date of first publication: October 11, 2023 LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk By: /s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: ERIC J THOMPSON AND SAMANTHA J THOMPSON, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Eric J Thompson and Samantha J Thompson, husband and wife dated December 22, 2017 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Putnam County, Missouri Book 331, Page 767, the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, November 20, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the south front door of the Putnam County Courthouse, in the City of Unionville, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue, subject to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Putnam County, State of Missouri, to wit: THE EAST 28 FEET OF LOT TEN (10), ALL OF LOT ELEVEN (11), AND ALL OF LOT TWELVE (12) OF BLOCK ONE (1) IN GRAY’S ADDITION TO UNIONVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI AS SHOWN BY THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. to satisfy said debt and costs. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee

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Nov 3 ~ (Fri) 7pm Dec 1 ~ Winterfest Living Window,Lighted Parade & Ruth Wyand ~ North Carolina More... Nov 10 ~ (Fri) 7pm Dec 17 ~ (Fri) 2pm Aaron English plus Goldpine Good News Community Choir (Ben & Kassie Wilson Nov 17 ~ (Fri) 7pm No Admission Fee Kerry Grombacher (New Orleans) & Aspen Black (Virginia) For more information, go to Bixler 108 Facebook page or Contact: Tom Keedy @ 660.626.7803 or thebixler108@gmail.com The Bixler 108 Listening Room is located @ 108 S. 17th St. Unionville, MO (West side of the square)

The Unionville Republican, November 1, 2023, Page 11

612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 210661.112023.434440 FC Notice

dangerous building, as it is described in the enclosed ordinance section 510.155 subsection B. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Unionville City Hall at (660) 947-2437.

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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PUBLISH ON: October 25,2023, 11/01/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/15/2023

Case No: 23AJPR00020

MN Andersen Enterprises LLC 1935 W. 4700 S. PMB 250 Taylorville, UT 84129 Dear Mr. Andersen, The Unionville City council met Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, regarding your building/ property in Unionville, Missouri, located at 1614 Main Street. Due to the damage caused by the building collapsing on the north end, and into the alleyway, the City has concluded that your property is a health and safety hazard to the welfare of the residents of the City of Unionville, and it is hereby been declared a Dangerous Building. Enclosed are the abatement and chapter 510 ordinances for dangerous buildings and the procedures for the City of Unionville. As the building/property owner you will have thirty days (30) to either take down the structure located on your property at 1614 Main Street, or otherwise make the necessary repairs to get your property back in compliance with Unionville City Code. Furthermore, you will be given 10 days after receiving this letter to construct an unclimbable fence around the

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Notice to Creditors (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Donald Wayne Couchman, Decedent: On October 26, 2023, a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of PUTNAM COUNTY Missouri. All creditors of Decedent, who died on August 23, 2023, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of Decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration. Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court

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Date of first publication: November 1, 2023 LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk By: /s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Publishing dates: 11/1,11/8

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of DONALD WAYNE COUCHMAN, Deceased

of PUTNAM COUNTY Missouri.

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of WILBUR LEON CLAY, Deceased Case No: 23AJPR00017

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Notice to Creditors (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILBUR LEON CLAY, Decedent On October 5, 2023, a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of PUTNAM COUNTY Missouri. All creditors of Decedent, who died on July 20, 2023, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of Decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration. Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of PUTNAM COUNTY Missouri. Date of first publication: November 1, 2023 LESLIE REAM, Circuit Clerk By: /s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Publishing dates: 11/1,11/8

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ng at its St. LouProducers in Missouri Encouraged staffi is, Mo., Urban Service Center where employees to Apply Now for USDA will offer farm loan, conservation, disaster assisConservation Programs tance and risk manageCOLUMBIA, Mo., October 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging agricultural producers and forest landowners in Missouri to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which help a wide variety of producers, including urban and organic producers. “Whether you measure your farm in square feet or acres, or you farm in the country or in the middle of the city, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has conservation assistance for you,” said Missouri Acting State Conservationist Ashley Johnson. “Right now, we are offering a historic amount of funding through both the Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, so you should apply today. We encourage all who have natural resource concerns, including producers who haven’t worked with us before, to consider applying. A conservation plan and program may be right for your ag operation.” For fiscal year 2024, NRCS has $3 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds to invest in climate-smart mitigation activities. This year, NRCS expanded the list of those activities as

well as expanded priority areas for ACEP for grasslands, wetlands and farmlands at risk of conversion. Learn more about those expansions in our Sept. 28, 2023 news release. Additionally, for fiscal year 2024, NRCS has more than $2 billion in Farm Bill funding available to producers for priorities like organic and urban agriculture, soil health, water quality and quantity and wildlife habitat development. This extensive amount of funding will be used to meet producer demand for our oversubscribed programs, maximize climate benefits and help producers address their natural resource challenges. NRCS accepts producer applications for its conservation programs year-round. Producers can apply for funding from both the Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act. In some cases, because of additional flexibilities, applications for eligible practices that meet or exceed state-determined minimum ranking thresholds will automatically be considered for priority funding when applying for EQIP and CSP. Organic Agriculture NRCS provides technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that are popular among organic as well as traditional producers, including cover crops, integrated pest management, drip irrigation, high tunnels and rotational grazing. Additionally, for those producers transitioning to organic production, NRCS also provides assistance for a new organic management conservation

Notice of Bid

Putnam County Commission will be taking bids for weekend and after hours snow removal at the Putnam County Courthouse. Bids will be opened at 10 a.m. on November 13th, 2023. Please bring sealed bids marked “Snow Removal”, to the Putnam County Clerks Office, located on the first floor of the Courthouse at 1601 Main Street, Room 101, Unionville, MO 63565 The Putnam County Commission has the right to refuse/accept any or all bids

practice, which was introduced in fiscal year 2023 as part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative. The new organic management practice allows flexibility for producers to get the assistance and education they need, such as attending workshops or requesting help from experts or mentors. It supports organic conservation activities and practices required for organic certification and may provide foregone income reimbursement for dips in production during the transition period. Learn more on NRCS’ Organic Agriculture webpage. Urban Agriculture NRCS provides technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that are popular among urban producers, including high tunnels, soil health management systems, composting, irrigation, and weed and pest management. Urban agriculture includes the cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products in urban and suburban areas. Learn more on NRCS’ Urban Agriculture webpage. USDA is increasing

ment programs. USDA is also establishing an Urban County Committee in Kansas City, Mo. Both of these investments complement the broader network of Urban Service Centers across the country, and they are helping accelerate assistance for urban producers. Contact the new St. Louis Urban Service Center at 314-457-4746. More Information The Inflation Reduction Act, the largest climate investment in history, is a historic, once-in-a-generation investment and opportunity for the agricultural communities that USDA serves. In addition to the investments in agriculture, the Inflation Reduction Act extended authorities for certain Farm Bill programs – EQIP, CSP, ACEP and Regional Conservation Partnership Program – until fiscal year 2031. For more information about assistance available, contact your local USDA Service Center. For more information about NRCS programs and assistance or to find your local USDA Service Center, visit www. mo.nrcs.usda.gov.

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Magna-Tiles Donated to PC Public Library

Dr. Joyce Montgomery proudly displays the magnetiles purchased by the Friends of the Library in honor of Joyce’s diligence organizing the group. Joyce was instrumental achieving 501c(3) classiﬁcation for the Friends of the Library group. She provided strong leadership getting the group oﬀ the ground. The magnetiles will provide educational learning for children and can be found at the Putnam County Public Library. The Friends of the Library continue to actively support the library with their next fund raiser being Candy & Craft sale Dec 8 & 9. Thank you, Joyce, for your dedication. Submitted by Gloria Smith

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Putnam County Housing Corp. is currently accepting applications for non-smoking one bedroom units, utilities furnished, security deposit required. Newly renovated units. Rent based on income. HUD vouchers accepted.

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