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The annual Winterfest will be held on Saturday, December 2, and the above is a list of planned events and information. Submitted by Mary Comstock

Minimum Wage Rate Set for Private Employers for 2024 JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announces the state minimum wage rate for 2024 has been established, according to state law, at $12.30 per hour, effective January 1, 2024. Pursuant to Proposition B, which was approved by Missouri voters on November 6, 2018, the minimum wage increased 85 cents per hour each year through 2023. Starting on January 1, 2024, the minimum wage may increase or decrease each year depending on costof-living changes reflected in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. At a minimum, all private businesses are required to pay the $12.30 hourly rate, except retail and service businesses whose gross annual sales

are less than $500,000. Missouri’s minimum wage law does not apply to public employers, nor does it allow the state’s minimum wage rate to be lower than the federal minimum wage rate. Compensation for tipped employees must also total at least $12.30 per hour. Employers are required to pay tipped employees at least 50 percent of the minimum wage, plus any amount necessary to bring the employee’s total compensation to a minimum of $12.30 per hour. To learn more about the minimum wage and to download a copy of the updated poster, visit labor.mo.gov/dls/minimum-wage. Additionally, a printable version of the poster along with other required posters for businesses can be found at labor. mo.gov/posters.

Several citizens took the opportunity to shop local and support local entrepreneurs at Saturday’s Christmas Extravaganza held on the west side of the Unionville square.

MDC Reports 193,669 Deer Harvested During November Portion of Firearms Deer Season Top harvest counties were Franklin, Texas, and Howell. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 193,669 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 11-21. Of the 193,669 deer harvested, 105,614 were antlered bucks, 16,081 were button bucks, and 71,974 were does. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 4,289 deer harvested, Texas with 4,208, and Howell with 3,749. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

This year’s harvest total was 3% lower than last year and 2% higher than the previous fiveyear average. For more harvest information from past years, visit mdc. mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/ deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries. New CWD Portion in Management Zone Counties: Deer hunting continues in Missouri with the new CWD firearms portion running Nov. 22-26 in CWD Management Zone counties. Hunters will be able to use any unfilled firearms deer hunting permits during the CWD portion and must abide by the statewide limit of one antlered deer during the firearms deer season, all portions combined. Hunters must also abide

by county-specific firearms antlerless permit numbers. CWD testing is not required during the CWD portion, but voluntary CWD testing is available. Archery deer hunting resumes Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024. 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.

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Journal Notes NEMR is hosting a Tech Education Workshop at the PC Café and Resource Center on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:30 AM. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about detecting and avoiding scams and TV streaming services. The workshop will also include a fifteen-minute time slot for open discussion and tech questions.

Call for Art Entries Submitted by Christina Pinkerton Kirksville Arts Association invites area artists to participate in the upcoming “Regional Artists Exhibit” at the Sue Ross Arts Center. The “Regional Artist Exhibit” is a group show of area artists that is held annually at the arts center and is judged with cash awards for First, Second and Third place. The exhibit opens January 8, 2024, and will close February 23. An opening reception will be held on January 11. The Sue Ross Art Center is located at 215 South Franklin Street in Kirksville. The exhibit is open to two-dimensional and three-dimensional artists including painters, sculptors, pho-

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employee pension reconsider its position · Gratitude unlocks others were received afLegislature Should Oppose state plan is investing in Chi- and do the right thing to the fullness of life. ter the pre-ThanksgivState Pension Investments na. Malek is on point safeguard the value of · When giving thanks, ing edition had gone to here. Such investment our hard-working state deeds are better than press. However, in the In Communist China needs to reevaluated and retirees’ pensions, by words. spirit of we should be By Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek I am deeply disappointed by the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System Board’s recent rejection of my motion to get our state employees’ pension investments out of China. Not only is the Communist nation an active adversary of America – China is just a bad investment. As the State Treasurer of Missouri and a MOSERS Board member, it is my duty to ensure that the state’s investments provide taxpayers with the best rate of return possible. It is risky to have $200 million of our Missouri state retirees’ pension funds tied up in Communist China, because China’s overt aggressive actions and alliances could create dangerous economic fallout. With deflation, its shrinking workforce, and a slow recovery from the pandemic, China is the wrong investment at the wrong time. Communist China also allies itself with Russia and other bad actors on the international stage. I note that MOSERS acted last year to disinvest in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Senior U.S. military officials have argued China is preparing to invade Taiwan, which could escalate conflict and make investment in China even more risky and unstable. It is timely and appropriate to recognize this threat to investment stability and move to lesson the risk. But, as the Missouri Independent reported, when I made my motion for MOSERS to disinvest in China, another Board member, Senate Democratic Leader John Rizzo

of Independence, argued that MOSERS “should wait for guidance from the General Assembly on investments in China.” Despite the MOSERS Board being independent trustees with full authority to act, Sen. Rizzo said: “If this decision is going to be made, it should be done by the legislature.” I do not believe the Board should wait to act, because of China’s ongoing aggressive moves posing multiple risks to investment stability. Nor do I believe the Board should defer to the 2024 Legislature on identifying risks and threats from China that anyone may see for themselves today. But if lawmakers feel they must weigh in, when pre-filing of 2024 legislation opens on Dec. 1, I urge those representatives and senators who recognize reality to submit legislation calling on MOSERS to get our state workers’ pension funds out of China. Research by MOSERS’ investment advisor Verus indicates multiple risks of investments in China, including that investments in emerging markets without the inclusion of China have outperformed emerging markets including China during the last several years. In an editorial about the MOSERS Board’s failure, The Joplin Globe noted that not only are there economic aspects of the risk of investing in China – “We would add to the list its human rights abuses, its spying on the U.S. , its threatening posture toward other Pacific nations. The list is long.” The Globe editorial continued: “Vivek Malek raises a great question. The state treasurer wants to know why Missouri’s

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voting to get those pension investments out of Communist China.

The Shepherd’s Call by Dr. H. Wade Paris Giving Thanks Two good friends visited us yesterday. I was their pastor for seventeen years. They traveled six hours to visit us. We reminisced, and they reminded me of incidents I had forgotten. In previous columns, I have mentioned how some professionals can point to their accomplishments---an architect to buildings, a surgeon to healthy patients, etc. Pastors, however, often come to the end of their ministry wondering if they made any difference. The conversation with our visitors yesterday was reassuring. I am thanking God for them and for their visit. We are about to celebrate a national holiday, Thanksgiving Day. America is not a perfect country, and we seem bent on emphasizing our imperfections. Still, I am thankful my country is sensitive enough to declare a day of national thanksgiving. On that day, much of our country will sit at tables fit for royalty. We will rightfully give thanks for our food, our family, and other blessings. As you crunch your

dinner, please crunch your memory. Is there someone you could bless with a note of thanks? There is still time to write a note. Handwritten notes require personal involvement that is special today. The second best would be to send a text or email; and if you get caught at the last minute, you can still make a phone call. Of course, if you suspect someone is in need, the best thanks would be to find a way to help. I have three people to whom I have sent a check for them to buy their Thanksgiving turkey. Trust me when I say, not only will this surprise and bless them; but most of all, it will bless me. I planned to end this column with scriptural instructions for giving thanks. However, I assume you know those. Instead, let me give you some thanksgiving quotes from everyday folks: · The best thanks is to live thankfully. · Never let what you want blind you to what you have. · Be thankful, and you will have more.

Winterfest

This Saturday is Winterfest. Blessings on all those involved in the planning and carrying out this great event. Kevin Collins The square is lively with lots of activity and the lighted parade is always a big hit. Sometimes the crowd is so large you have to shoulder your way through. People like everything - from the windows to the music. Hope to see you at Winterfest.

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Birthdays

Send additions/Corrections to: urep@nemr.net Thursday, November 30 Shane Foster, Jeffery Garten, Taylor Page Friday, December 1 Kim Harlan, Connie Bowman, Gary Crouse, Joni Cullum, Lisa Wyant, Brooke Henders, Elizabeth Jellison, Jerry Tilden Saturday, December 2 Wendal Bowman, Ashlen Busick, Stephany Tuder, Martin Williams, Barbra Wood, Eric Webb, Tina Garr, Brad Munden Sunday, December 3 Peggy Brummit, Teresa Johnson, Mabel

Johnson, Shay Williams, Donnie McLaughlin Monday, December 4 Tim Anderson, Joy Butler, Jim Blanchard, Brianna Hunt Tuesday, December 5 Chuck Claassen, Sr., Teresa Fleshman, Linda Quint, Sherry Trimble, Allie Conger, Cady Gilworth, Marilyn Fitzgerald, Boaz Watt Wednesday, December 6 Alice Scott, Lisa Jones, Lyle Pearson, Alicia Davis, Lynda McNulty, Brandi Wood, Justyce Hunt

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Give Nature-themed Holiday Gifts From MDC JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages. Holiday shoppers can also skip retail stores and visit one of the MDC nature centers around the state in Kirkwood, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Kansas City, Blue Springs, and Jefferson City for an array of reasonably priced, nature-themed holiday gifts. Find MDC nature centers at mdc.mo.gov/ discover-nature/places/ nature-centers. MDC holiday gift offerings include: 2024 Natural Events Calendar ($9) -- This annual favorite has amazing images of native animals, plants, and places, along with phases of the moon, holidays and days of recognition, daily notes about natural events, and more. Coneflower Nature Journal ($8) – It includes simple tips to get started drawing or writing about nature. It is spiral bound with plenty of blank pages. Cooking Wild in Missouri ($16) – This favorite cookbook features

more than 100 recipes for native game, fish, fruits, nuts, and mushrooms. Strange but True ($8.95) -- This fun offering was adapted from the pages of MDC’s Xplor magazine and features 350 weird and wild facts and illustrations about creatures that inhabit Missouri. A Paddlers Guide to Missouri ($9) – This newly revised edition makes a great gift for canoeists, kayakers, and floaters with color photos, maps, and descriptions of 54 rivers and streams. The 102-page, spiral-bound guide includes trip planning tips, equipment recommendations, paddling pointers, and more. New to the 2023 edition are maps of the upper Mississippi River from Hannibal to St. Louis and an expanded section on the Big River. Owl & Nuthatches Notecard Sets ($8) – This is great for gift giving. Each set includes 12 cards of either a barred owl or brown-headed pair of nuthatch birds. Missouri’s Wild Mushrooms ($26) – This book is a great guide for hunting, identifying, and cooking the state’s most common mushrooms. Discover Missouri Natural Areas, Second Edition ($19.95) – This handy reference helps nature lovers experience 50 great examples of our

state’s natural heritage. The new edition features updated maps, text, references, and scientific names. Amphibians and Reptiles of Missouri, Third Edition ($29) – This classic book has been updated and expanded to a 522-page illustrated guide that provides descriptions, distribution, habitats, habits, breeding, and other information on nearly 130 species of native salamanders, toads, frogs, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Buy these and other items at MDC nature centers, through

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the MDC online Nature Shop at mdcnatureshop. com or by calling 877521-8632. Order early. Applicable tax, shipping, and handling costs will apply. Give the gift of hunting and fishing permits for hunters and anglers on your list. Buy permits from vendors around the state, online at mdc. mo.gov/buypermits.cal Give nature-themed gifts from MDC this holiday season, such as the 2024 Natural Events Calendar. Visit MDC nature centers and the MDC online Nature Shop for holiday gifts.

Governor and First Lady Parson Invite Families to Candlelight Tours and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson cordially invite families to attend this year’s Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Friday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. The annual lighting of the tree will be followed by this year’s Candlelight Tours. The Candlelight Tours will run until 8:00 p.m. on Friday and again Monday, December 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Friday, the Bolivar High School choir will perform on the Mansion steps beginning at 5:30 p.m., prior to the

tree lighting. This year’s theme is “Standing United: A Salute to Christmas.” During the Candlelight Tours, visitors will be able to walk through the festively decorated ground floor of the Governor’s Mansion. Toys for Tots representatives will also be in attendance during the Candlelight Tours to accept donations of new, unwrapped toys or monetary contributions to support Missouri children this holiday season. The Candlelight Tours are free and open to the public. Visitors will enter through the Madison Street gate.

GRVCO Winter Concert Set for Dec. 9 in Trenton

Submitted by Karla Hannaford, Publicity Chair, GRVCO The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present its annual Winter Concert, “Christmastime,” at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 9, in the Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center. The doors will open at 2:30 following the dress rehearsal and picture-taking session. Our GRVCO musicians represent the 14 Missouri communities of Altamont, Cameron, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Galt, Jamesport, Laredo, Ludlow, Marshall, Pattonsburg, Princeton, St Joseph, Trenton, and Weatherby. The GRV Orchestra will open the program with A Festive Overture, German Carol Festival, The First Noel, Gabriel’s Oboe, and A Mad Russian’s Christmas. The GRV Choir will then perform Down to the River to Pray, For the Beauty of the Earth, Winter Wonderland of Snow, and This is Jesus. The GRVCO Choir and Orchestra will combine for Do You Hear What I Hear and Christ-

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mastime. Linda Arnold is conductor of the GRV Choir. Chris Thomas is the GRV Orchestral conductor. Sonja Wimer accompanies the choir. GRVCO is a 501(c)(3) organization. We have no sponsors, but rely on donations. All performances are free due to our Donor’s Club and the anonymous donors who contribute at our concerts. Your financial support helps provide the funds necessary to continue our organization’s mission. Information on our Donor’s Club will be available at the door. With each December concert, we look for a means to help others. The GRV-CO Board selected the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance Good Samaritan Fund to receive this concert’s special collection. Visit our website… grvco.com…and Like Us on Facebook for additional information. Plan to join us December 9 for an afternoon of enjoyment and the opportunity to Meet Your Musicians following the concert in the THS Commons.

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Obituaries

Billy D. Fowler

Anita Agan

Anita Carol Agan, 69, of Unionville, MO, passed away with her family at her side on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Putnam County Care Center. Anita was born in Unionville, MO, on November 20, 1953, the daughter of Orel and Juanita (Blank) Caley. Anita’s family was her life’s focus. The time she spent with her grandchildren was most cherished. She liked to visit with her family & her friends, do puzzles, and play games on her phone. Anita loved animals, having many pets over the years, and she welcomed any neighborhood cats and dogs that came by to visit. Anita always looked forward to the Putnam County Fair as a time to run into and catch up with friends

and family. Anita was a member of the Unionville First Christian Church. Anita is survived by a son, Jeremy Caley and wife Mary of Warrensburg, MO, and a daughter, Anissa Rockhold and husband Tim of Mercer, MO. Anita’s surviving grandchildren are Chaz Caley, Alex Caley, and Breanna Caley, Kierstin Davis, Sam Rockhold, Matt Rockhold and wife Baylie, and Ben Rockhold. Anita is also survived by a brother, Tom Caley and wife Linnette of Unionville, MO and many nieces and nephews. In addition to Anita’s parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Heather Caley, her brother John Caley, and her cherished great “Aunt Judy”, Julia Robb. A visitation was held at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville, Missouri, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon on Friday, November 24, 2023. There were no services. Memorials may be made payable to Hospice of Northeast Missouri and entrusted to the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, MO 63565

Billy Dale (Bill) Fowler, 76 of Tampa, Florida, passed away on November 21, 2023, at his home in Tampa. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Jane Hart Fowler, his father Jerney Edwin Fowler, and two half-brothers Robert and Raymond Fowler. Billy is survived by his wife Jennifer Shelton Fowler, his daughter Stacie Callahan and husband Dave, his son Chris Fowler and wife Brenda, four brothers, Harold Fowler and wife

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Carol, Wayne Fowler and wife Connie, Charlie Fowler and wife Colleen and Tom Fowler as well as grandchildren Chase, Callen, Adison, Bailey, Tyson and Taylor. He is also survived by one great granddaughter Paislee, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill was born December 8, 1946, east of Unionville in the Chariton community and was the third of five boys in the family. He attended the Wells one room school until starting high school in Unionville. Bill set the school record in the one mile run which held until broken by his nephew Chad Fowler 28 years later. He accepted Christ as his Lord and savior while attending Mt. Hermon Church as a young boy in 1961. Hunting and fishing were his two favorite activities as a young man. After high school Bill enlisted in the Air Force Reserves and completed basic training at Lackland AFB in Texas. He

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lived in Kansas City for some time and worked for Reichhold Chemicals until returning to Unionville where he spent several years with the State Highway Department before purchasing the Dairy Lane with his brother Tom in 1971. He continued with the Dairy Lane until Jerry and Connie Knowles purchased it 18 years later. Bill began working with the Post Office while still operating the Dairy Lane and did both for several years. He eventually devoted full time to the Post Office until he retired. He then focused on family and golf. He enjoyed participating in social and golf activities at the Unionville Country Club for many years where he competed in and won several golf tournaments. Bill finally got his hole-in-one in Florida. He was also an avid trapper of wild

game in Missouri. Bill and Jenifer were married in Tampa on January 7, 2006, and maintained homes in both Tampa and Unionville. He enjoyed the change of seasons, playing golf, not shoveling snow, and attending ball games of his grandchildren. Funeral services for Billy Dale Fowler will be at Playle & Collins Family Funeral home in Unionville, Missouri, at 11:00 am Saturday, December 2, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Unionville Cemetery. Memorials may be made payable to Hospice of NE Missouri or the Mt. Hermon Church building project and may be entrusted with Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th, Unionville, Missouri, 63565.

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Faye Pipes

Alta Faye (Jarman) Pipes passed away November 14, 2023, at the age of 99 years, eight months, six days. Faye was born four miles east of Unionville on the family farm to William Earnest Jarman and Lillie Maud (Stockton) Jarman. Faye was the youngest of nine children. At the age of eight her father passed away. At that time, she and her sister Maude were invited to live with her mother’s cousin Fay and Henry Gardner and

her mother Isa McCutchen. In 1940, Faye married Jack Bernie Fowler. On March 11, 1942, Jack Lanny Fowler was born. That marriage ended in divorce. Faye moved to Kirksville to live with her sister Uarda and work at the shoe factory. She later worked in a café where she met and later married Curtis A. Pipes on August 24, 1948. Curtis later adopted Lanny. They moved the family to Denver and then Cheyenne, Wyoming, where Faye graduated beauty school. After a few years they moved to La Plata, MO, where they bought and remodeled a 14-room mansion where Faye opened her own beauty shop. Curtis was an auctioneer. As the pipeline workers came to town, they rented them rooms and when the job was complete, Curtis auctioned

off everything and that started a lifestyle they both loved following the pipeline. Faye kept a daily diary and recorded over 85 addresses. While on the job in Olathe, KS, March 2, 1956, son David Curtis Pipes was born. Both sons followed the pipeline way of life. In 1974, Curtis and sons tore down the Unionville Train Depot and built a unique home they were very proud of. In 1976, they remodeled a gas station and build Faye the Hitching Post Flower Shop she loved so much. She later sold the shop to go back on the road with Curtis, both sons and daughterin-law Debra and several grandchildren who have worked on the pipeline. In 1994, Curtis passed away while on a job in Atmore, AL. Faye moved back home to her home in Unionville. In 2017, Faye’s son David moved in to help so she could stay in her home. Fay held perfect attendance for pipeline

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reunions after 25 years some before and after Curtis passed. Faye is survived by son David and wife Debra Trimble Pipes, grandchildren Kevin and wife Lori Pipes, Stephen and wife Tonya Pipes, Kamron and husband Justin Mendenhall, Bobbi Jo (Hudson) and husband Jeff Strader, Christopher Hudson and wife Rebecca; twelve great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, husband Curtis, son Lanny, siblings Glendola (Glen) Webber, Erma Wynema (Jim) Hendrix, John Forrest Jarman, Milo Mike (Neva) Jarman, Uarda Nedene (Roscoe) Cook, Earnest Vernon Jarman, Mary Eileen Jarman, Leota Maude (Leon) Dover, many, many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Faye lived a full and healthy life until two weeks before her death. Faye loved to talk on the phone and lit up a room when she walked in late of course so she could holler, “I’m here!”

St. Louis Ballet to Perform at Truman State University

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — As part of Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series, the St. Louis Ballet will take to the stage at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium to perform selections from the holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” With choreography by Gen Horiuchi and music by Tchaikovsky, “The Nutcracker,” features company dancers, professional character actors and students from the school of the St. Louis Ballet. This performance will also showcase a fun, contemporary ballet titled “Wake Up!” with music by Joe Morra. St. Louis Ballet consists of 24 internationally acclaimed dancers. They are recognized as the only professional resident ballet company in the St. Louis region, presenting a season of four fully mounted productions serving 20,000 people in approximately 24 public performances annually. Lauded by critics for their artistic inno-

vation and excellence, they are supported by a wide array of corporations, foundations, arts councils, individual patrons and students. Tickets are available downtown at the Kirksville Arts Association or the Truman State University Admissions Office located at the corner of Franklin Street and Normal Avenue. Any remaining tickets will be available at the window starting 30 minutes before the show. This season all Kohlenberg Lyceum Series events are provided free of charge thanks to the generous support of local sponsors, the Friends of the Lyceum program and the Truman State University Foundation. Friends of the Lyceum receive exclusive benefits including reserved seating, special parking and a commemorative gift of the season based on the level of their donation. For more information, visit lyceum.truman.edu or call (660) 785-4133.

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Midgets Open Season Lady Midgets Edged Out by Three Midgets RecogLady Bulldogs, 55-40 Defeating Brookﬁeld, nized for All-District The Lady Midgets and added a deflection 65-50 Football faced off with the Brook- and a steal. Whitlock On Tuesday, November 21, the Midgets were on the road at Brookfield to tip off against the Bulldogs. The Midgets took an early 25-12 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, defeating Brookfield 65-50. From two-point range the Midgets sank 26 of 42 (61.9%) while the Bulldogs connected on only eight of 27 (29.6%). Brookfield was stronger from behind the arc sinking eight of 33 (24.2%) while the Midgets only sank one of 12 (8.3%). From the line, PC made 11 of 20 (55%) and the Bulldogs 10 of 13 (76.9%) Trace Riediger led the Midget scoring with 22 points and provided a pair of assists. Riediger also led in rebounding, pulling down nine defensive rebounds. Additionally, he accounted for a pair of steals and a block. Kooper Hornaday put 12 points on the board for the Midgets and provided three assists. Hornaday pulled down five rebounds (four offensive, one defensive), blocked two shots and posted a pair of deflections and added a steal. Owen Ream sank the only three on the night and had a total of seven points. Ream led the team in assists with five. On defense, he led the team in deflections with

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seven, pulled down six defensive rebounds and posted a pair of steals and a blocked shot. Carter Simmons, Riley Ayers and Brock Munden each put six point on the board. Simmons provided four assists and pulled down six rebounds (four offensive, two defensive) and blocked a pair of shots. Ayers accounted for five rebounds (one offensive, four defensive), a deflection and a blocked shot. Munden posted five rebounds (one offensive, four defensive). Mason Morris scored four points and provided an assist. Morris pulled down six rebounds (two offensive, four defensive). Gideon Jones scored three points and provided an assist. Jones also accounted for an offensive rebound. Trace Halley posted a pair of assists. On defense, Halley pulled down a pair of rebounds, deflected the ball six times and added a steal. Diego Lopez pulled down an offensive rebound. On defense he added a steal and a deflection. This week the Midgets are in tournament play at Schuyler County in the annual Tri-Rivers Tournament.

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also posted a blocked shot. Karley Seaton scored five points and led the team in assists with four. Seaton also accounted for a pair of steals, a deflection and an offensive rebound. Madison McMillen put four points on the board. McMillen pulled down a pair of rebounds (one each offensive and defensive) and added a steal and a deflection. Reagan Smith connected for a trey, scoring three points. Jenna Knowles scored two points and provided three assists. Knowles pulled down two rebounds (one each offensive and defensive) and added a pair of steals and a deflection. Samantha Blanchard put two points on the board and added an assist. Blanchard pulled down an offensive rebound and posed a pair of deflections. Loralei Fisher scored two points. Fisher accounted for a pair of rebounds (one each offensive and defensive) and posted a blocked shot. Bella Lopez added an assist. The Lady Midgets are playing in the annual Tri-Rivers Tournament at Schuyler County this week.

The Northeast All-District football selections have been announced and three Putnam County players were recognized. On offense, senior Trace Riediger was recognized as All Purpose

player. On defense, senior Tristen Hendee was recognized as a defensive lineman. Senior Jude Watt was recognized as a defensive back. Congratulations! #PutnamProud

Several members of the Putnam County High School Band have seen selected for the GRC All-Conference Band. The GRC All-Conference Band will perform in concert at 5 PM on Saturday, February 3, in Trenton. The following Putnam County Band members were selected to perform. Tayla Turner, seventh chair flute Corey Fisher, eighth chair flute Macie Hendee, ninth chair flute Jocelyn Valentine, seventh chair clarinet Schylar Hirst, tenth

chair clarinet Alaina Roberts, eighteenth chair clarinet Lyllian Stout, third chair bass clarinet Trista Sarver, fourth chair bass clarinet Brayten Spring, second chair tenor saxophone Rosalyn Stanley, seventh chair trumpet Bowdy Wood, fifth chair tuba Calvin Ruiz, percussion Congratulations on your selection to the GRC All-Conference Band. #PutnamProud

Following play in the Tri-Rivers Conference Tournament (November 27 to December 2), the Midgets will kick off the December scheduled hosting Novinger on Tuesday, December 5. On Friday, December

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A Helping Hand By Caleb Jones There’s no other place I’d rather be than rural Missouri. For me there is something a little special about forgetting to grab the keys from my truck and knowing it will still be there when I get back from lunch or stopping by the feed store to hear about who nailed the biggest buck of the year. I know I don’t have to sing the praises of small-town life to you, and I know I don’t have to list the challenges. When I travel the back roads across the state, I hear about empty downtowns, a lack of reliable workers, few childcare options and nothing to keep young people in small towns. What makes rural Missouri so great is no matter what challenge each of us is faced with, there are always friends and neighbors willing to lend a helping hand. We had one of our good friends stop by United Electric Cooperative in Savannah recently. U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt visited the office to talk about what rural Missouri needs to be successful. When Eric needs to know how legislation will impact those of us who live in rural Missouri, he goes straight to the source. Normally I get pretty nervous about a politician showing up at one of our co-ops, but not with my friend Eric. His family owned a furniture store a few miles from our family farm in Moniteau County. Back in 2015, when I was a

young member of the Missouri House of Representatives (and had more brown hair than gray), I spent countless hours in Eric’s office when he was a Missouri state senator. Together we worked through legislation to help children suffering from epilepsy. Without his help this legislation would not have passed. While at United Electric, Eric learned how electric cooperatives are bringing much-needed broadband to rural areas, whether by stringing fiber on poles or by working to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of deployment. He also discussed how the EPA is trying to force co-ops to shut down our coal and gas plants, jeopardizing the reliable electricity we need to survive. Down on the farm, a good friend shows up when the cows are out to help get them back in the barn. I have learned it helps to have a good friend, like Eric, in Washington, D.C., when the “government folks” think they know more about rural Missouri than you. As I reflect this holiday season, I’m thankful for good friends and good neighbors. That team spirit is what has made rural Missouri and all of our electric cooperatives successful in the past and will guide us in the years ahead. I’m proud to be part of the team. Merry Christmas from Lindsey, Max, Charlie and me. Caleb Jones is the

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My Side Of The Desk Karen Bradshaw

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. A few columns included in this issue were aimed at the week prior to Thanksgiving, but were received after that issue had gone to press. After some debate, I decided that in the spirit of having “an attitude of gratitude” they needed to be included in this week’s edition. Not to be “preachy,” but we would probably all have a better outlook on life if we took the time to be thankful for something every day. Admittedly, I am having a little difficulty being thankful for the first tracking snow we received over the weekend. However, judging from the Snapchat video my granddaughter sent two of the great grands were deliriously happy about the snow. Thankfully the old wives’ tale that predicts the same number of days of snow as the date on which the first tracking snow falls rarely proves to be accurate. If it were, I would be hoping that enough snow fell on November 25 to be a tracking snow instead of on November 26. I was however thankful that the snow didn’t hang around on the roads thanks to the road crews and the warmer ground temperatures. Thankfully, the PC Historical Society’s third commemorative issue is done and should be delivered this week. The museum was lucky enough to receive a grant from the Missouri State Historical Society to cover the cost of printing. The commemorative issue is being printed with funding made available through the State Histor-

ical Society of Missouri Richard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant. The commemorative issue will be available this Saturday during Winterfest at the museum. The cost is $5. If you missed purchasing the first two editions, you can purchase all three for $10. Funds from the sale are used to support the museum’s mission to preserve the history of our county and to help keep the doors open and the lights on. Thanks to all of those who donate to and who help support the museum. Saturday, shoppers turned out to support local entrepreneurs at the Christmas Extravaganza held on the west side of the square. It was nice to see so many customers out and supporting small businesses. Much like giving thanks everyday, if we want our community to thrive, we need to shop at local small businesses not just on Small Business Saturday but all year long. Getting off my soapbox now. A few weeks ago, I complained to my youngest son that I had trouble finding a couple of staples on local shelves. When I added that I had looked everywhere for pimento cheese, I heard a chuckle and I am pretty sure if it hadn’t been a phone conversation I would have seen an eye roll. Once the laughter was over, he commented, “Mom, the only place I have ever seen pimento cheese is in your refrigerator.” Further discussion led to the challenge for him to survey his co-workers at the clinic

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Liberty Thought of the Week by Paul Hamby

Thankful and Blessed This week, let’s pause and be thankful for the freedom, liberty and blessings we have here in Missouri. While it may seem at times that times are tough - and some days are - it is also true that there has never in the history of humans on this planet been a better time to be alive. Missouri citizens are healthier and have a higher average household income than ever before. In Missouri, you have the right to defend your family, your property and yourself. Our state legislators have worked for years to protect that right that is guaranteed by the 2nd amendment. We should not take this for granted as in many parts of the world, this right no longer exists. In Missouri we have some of the most secure elections in the nation. Your vote counts. A brief look back to just 2020, makes us truly appreciate our county clerks and local election authorities in Missouri. Jobs are plentiful and a college degree is not required to earn a very good living in Missouri. We still have a mostly free market economic system that means that in most parts of the state entrepreneurs can start a business to fill a need or service and that is the basis of what makes our economy thrive. Opportunities are all around us.

You can turn on your tap and get clean healthy water. Look back 100 years ago and you will find that our grandparents spent many hours each week and a large part of their income in the quest for clean water for their family and livestock. Our streams and air are the cleanest in 100+ years. You have the right to speak your opinion. You have the right to publicly disagree with those in government. That small act still gets folks killed in some parts of the world today. The 1st amendment is protected and defended in Missouri. You have the freedom to worship your god, however you perceive him to be. I am thankful Jesus came to the earth for each of us and the many blessings our family has received. ”Not one of us is exempt from some kind of trouble, … and yet in the midst of those trials we can thank God, because we know that He has promised to be with us and that He will help us.” - Billy Graham This year we were blessed with our first grandson, Luca. Our daughter Lylac (Grace) and her son are both doing well. Grandpa sounds good. Blessed in so many ways.

~~~ “Be authentic. Don’t try to be someone you aren’t. You’ll hate yourself for it and the eﬀort to maintain the facade will exhaust you. Be real! Many won’t like the real you but that’s better than having people adore the person that isn’t you at all.” -- Larry Winget ~~~

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Pay Raise Plan for MoDOT Workers Approved by Cole County Judge

By LOUIS RIGGS, State Representative District 5 A recent ruling from a Cole County judge has approved the highway commission’s pay raise plan for Missouri transportation agency workers. In a long-awaited decision, Circuit Judge Cotton Walker decided that Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission can give employees “market adjustment” raises using money from the State Road Fund. Judge Walker’s decision comes after a similar case involving the state’s Conservation Commission, in which the court ruled lawmakers had authority to set spending levels from the state conservation fund but could not limit the Conservation Commission’s use of appropriated money for authorized purposes. Walker delayed ruling on the highway commission case until the conservation case was decided, stating that it provided the answer in this matter as well. The judge’s ruling states that the Missouri Office of Administration Commissioner must allow payments approved by the Highways and Transportation Commission “when the request is for a constitutionally authorized purpose and there is sufficient balance in the State Road Fund.” The significance of this decision is that, under this ruling, the Department of Transportation can use funds from the State Road Fund to increase salaries for employees. When lawmakers pushed forward a fuel tax increase with the intent of securing more funding to maintain and upgrade the state’s road systems, they did not intend those potential funds to be used for salaries. Some lawmakers have criticized this decision, saying citizens are being taxed for the funds going to something other than its intended use. This decision could potentially lead to newly-drafted legislation related this matter in the upcoming legislative session, with bill prefil-

ing starting on December 1, 2023. While I have no problem with MoDOT workers receiving much-needed raises, I do have a problem with the way that MoDOT is structured. MoDOT is not governed by anyone except MoDOT, through six commissioners who can do as they bloody well please with billions of tax dollars that we provide through paying taxes on gasoline. The bureaucrats who populate the MoDOT Central Office in Jefferson City are Johnny On the Spot when it comes to green-lighting projects in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and Columbia, but have given the rest of the State of Missouri crumbs off its table for decades. It is no secret that I have been battling this group since I was elected to office to recognize the need for the Hannibal bypass and now the need to upgrade US 36 to I-72 standards (we are going to be bombarded with truck traffic along that corridor for the next 7-10 years thanks to MoDOT tearing up I-70). I am sick enough of the games that these people play that I am introducing three bills that will address it: the first will give the General Assembly the right to veto the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) that MoDOT uses as a sword and shield to move projects in and out at their whims; the second will increase the size of the Highway Commission (which has not been changed since 1965), and the third, and the one I really like, would abolish the Highway Commission itself and make MoDOT a State Department like every other department, subject to accountability by the General Assembly. . Very few states in the Union handle roads and bridges like Missouri does, and the model we are using does not reflect reality. Our roads and bridges are far too important a matter to be left to bureaucrats who are accountable to no one. They have had their day; it is time that

the people of the State of Missouri have theirs. Boeing Considering Missouri for Major Expansion Project A major global aerospace leader is considering a major expansion project in St. Louis County, Missouri, and the state is eager to support the company’s potential growth. Boeing, Missouri’s largest manufacturer, has had a presence in the state for over 80 years, and is looking into a proposed expansion involving a $1.8 billion investment and the creation of more than 500 new jobs. Various organizations, including the Department of Economic Development, St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis, and other partners, are working to support Boeing’s efforts. Steve Nordlund, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing Air Dominance division, highlighted the support received from the state government and expressed gratitude for their collaboration in expanding aerospace manufacturing in Missouri. Boeing’s St. Louis manufacturing facility is a significant defense contractor and a major producer of advanced aircraft, with over 16,000 Missourians involved in the production of Boeing jets. The state is home to more than 100 aerospace manufacturers, providing employment to around 80,000 individuals in aerospace and defense manufacturing. The Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB) has approved incentives for Boeing’s potential expansion, including the Business Use Incentives for LargeScale Development (BUILD) Program, the Missouri Works Deal Closing Fund, and Missouri One Start for workforce recruitment and training. The approved incentive amounts are as follows: BUILD Program: $8,849,162 Missouri Works Deal Closing Fund: $20,375,491 Missouri One Start: $8,500,000 This expansion project signifies a new chapter in Boeing’s partnership with Missouri, with the aim of driving growth in the aerospace and defense industry in the region. Economic development efforts are be-

ing coordinated through a collaborative approach to ensure the project’s success and the prosperity of Missourians. I have met with Boeing officials about expanding their offerings across the state. As a leader in aerospace, their jobs will not be replaced any time soon by Artificial Intelligence. It is time that Missouri started to think more strategically about making sure that Missouri students can walk into good paying Missouri jobs when they graduate. Missouri Federal Court Finds Realtors Liable in Conspiracy to Inflate Home Sale Commissions A federal jury in Kansas City, Missouri, has ordered the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and some residential brokerages, including Berkshire Hathaway units, to pay $1.78 billion in damages for conspiring to artificially inflate home sales commissions. This landmark verdict challenges long-standing practices that have allowed real estate agents to increase commissions as housing prices and mortgage rates rise, ultimately increasing costs for consumers. The ruling may reshape the U.S. real estate industry by potentially reducing moving costs through lower commissions. The NAR rule requiring home sellers to pay commissions to the buyer’s agent is under scrutiny, and sellers may no longer be obliged to cover these fees. This decision could also empower agents to set their own commission rates, potentially reducing them significantly. The class-action lawsuit was brought by sellers of over 260,000 homes in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois between 2015 and 2022. The damages could be tripled under U.S. antitrust law, totaling more than $5.3 billion. Despite the verdict, the situation is far from resolved, and the outcome remains uncertain. Redfin, which recently left the NAR, believes the ruling will prompt both home buyers and sellers to question the common practice of setting commissions at 5 to 6 percent. The NAR plans to appeal the decision and

seek reduced damages. Buy Missouri Made For the Holiday Season The Missouri Grown program is bringing back its holiday gift boxes for a fourth Christmas season, featuring a selection of unique food and home products from small agribusinesses across the state. These gift boxes are an excellent way to share Missouri pride with loved ones and showcase the diversity of Missouri agriculture. Each box costs $50, plus shipping, and can be ordered through the Missouri Grown purchasing platform. Large orders (10 boxes or more) can be coordinated directly with the Missouri Grown team or picked up at their Department headquarters office in Jefferson City. The 2023 Missouri Grown Holiday Gift Box includes a variety of products from different local businesses, including jam, caramels, sauce, an ornament, lotion bar, dry rub, tea, and snack sticks. The program encourages individuals to explore more about Missouri Grown and its member products on their website at MissouriGrownUSA.com. Recognizing the Contributions and Sacrifices of our Veterans As the nation pauses to honor its heroes on Veterans Day this month, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on and express our gratitude to the brave veterans who have selflessly defended our nation. These heroes have risked their lives to preserve our way of life and protect us from tyranny and injustice. We owe them an immeasurable debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid. Showing our appreciation can be as simple as saying thank you to a veteran or getting involved in charitable causes that support them. It is also the responsibility of the legislature to find policy solutions to address the challenges veterans face. This year, the legislature took several positive steps to support veterans. They addressed the issue of families of fallen heroes being asked to pay for memorial signs on Missouri’s highways,

passing the “FA Paul Akers Jr and LCPL Jared Schmitz Memorial Sign Funding Act” to ensure that the Department of Transportation covers these costs, alleviating the burden on grieving families. Additionally, efforts were made to assist veterans in Missouri by removing bureaucratic barriers and allocating funds for veterans’ homes maintenance and repairs. The Show Me Heroes program was expanded to connect veterans with employers and provide grants to non-profits helping veterans transition to civilian life. “Women Veterans Appreciation Day” was also established to honor women who serve in the military. One pressing concern is the rising rates of veteran suicides due to the traumas related to their military service. While legislation to prevent veteran suicides did not become law in the past session, the legislature is committed to revisiting this issue in 2024. These actions demonstrate the state’s dedication to supporting the valiant individuals who have protected our rights, freedoms, ideals, and hopes. It is our duty to treat veterans with the respect they have earned and consistently work to repay the extraor- dinary debt we owe them. Their sacrifices have preserved the nation we cherish, and their commitment to service has safe- guarded our cherished freedoms. For all they have done, we must always be grateful. Upcoming Legislation Legislators can begin filing bills for 2024 in December 2023. I am working on a wide variety of bills, including Broadband, Work- force Development, and accountability for all of our state agencies through mandatory performance audits. This will save Mis- souri taxpayers $100 million a year. I am also working on an income tax deduction for every dollar Missouri taxpayers fork over on their personal property taxes. That will save Missouri taxpayers another $100 million.

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A Turkey Tale Thankful November 22, 2023 Dear Friend, Over 400 years ago, during the autumn of 1621, 52 English settlers were joined by members of the Wampanoag tribe in Plymouth, Massachusetts to celebrate a successful harvest. Although the term “Thanksgiving” wasn’t coined until later, this celebration would become known as the first Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was first celebrated as an American holiday on November 26, 1789, after President Washington issued a proclamation. Following the Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued his own Thanksgiving Proclamation. In it, Lincoln set forth that the holiday was to be celebrated on the final Thursday in November—the date we still celebrate today. Lincoln also called upon Americans to use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to care for their fellow countrymen affected by the Civil War and to pray that, “the Almighty Hand … heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and Union.” Many folks around North Missouri and the rest of the nation are busy prepping for another Thanksgiving holiday. It can be easy to get caught up in daily head-

lines filled with economic hardship, international conflict, and political squabbles. But perhaps we can take something from Lincoln’s proclamation. As Americans, the solutions to our problems require looking upward to God, outward to our communities, and inward to ourselves, trusting that the United States will continue moving forward to fulfill our American ideals. While Thanksgiving marks a great day to reflect on these, this is an attitude we would do well to carry with us year-round, giving thanks throughout for the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. I would also be remiss if I didn’t offer a reminder that as you celebrate and move into the busyness of the holiday shopping season, don’t forget the backbone of our communities—our small businesses. Small Business Saturday celebrates small businesses and all they do for our local communities. They are paramount to the economies of American communities. There are many great, locally owned offerings around North Missouri. Support your friends and neighbors this Saturday and, just as with our attitude of thankfulness, we’d also do well to do that year-round. Happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Sam Graves

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by John Grimaldi, Assoc. of Mature American Citizens WASHINGTON DC, Nov 24 -- Do you feel stuffed? After all, it is the day after Thanksgiving – a celebration of freedom marked by a special dinner with friends and family. The tradition is said to date back to the days of the British colonists, better known as the Pilgrims. However, that event first took place back in 1621 in Plymouth, MA and there is nothing to tell us that the Pilgrims called it Thanksgiving day. In the ensuing years an unofficial tradition was born throughout the colonies and today it is, indeed, known as Thanksgiving. It was 1789 when President George Washington became the first president to proclaim a Thanksgiving holiday, proclaiming Thursday, November 26 to be a day of national thanksgiving. Another 74 years later, on Oct. 3, 1863, when the War Between the States was in full force, President Abraham Lincoln again declared Thanksgiving to be a national holiday, “hoping to reconcile a country in the throes of the Civil War.” He declared that the last Thursday in November would be ‘a day of Thanksgiving.’ More recently, on December 26, 1941, President Franklyn Roosevelt declared the fourth Thursday in November as the Federal Thanksgiving Day holiday. Having discussed why Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in November, the next questions are why and how turkeys became the centerpiece of the traditional holiday meal. The consensus is that the Pilgrims and the native Americans probably had

venison as their main course of their so-called Thanksgiving celebration. According to food writer Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, back in 1621 the Mashpee Wampanoag Indians “farmed and foraged, and ate predominantly beans, corn, roots, and berries. The Native Americans and colonists also ate eggs, fish, shellfish, and some meat, like hunted deer and wild birds (perhaps turkeys among them).” So how did the turkey become the Thanksgiving treat? Hoeffner quotes Professor of History Ken Albala who writes about the history of foods and who points out that “a whole feathered turkey sticking out of a pie was a preparation familiar to colonial settlers. Tart jelly was often served alongside these birds and cranberries, being local to Massachusetts, fit the bill.” Ms. Hoeffner further notes that, for one thing, at the time of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency turkey was nationally recognized as a main dish for celebratory meals. In addition, a popular novel, Northwood: A Tale of New England, by Sarah Josepha Hale, “described a Thanksgiving feast circa 1827, replete with a large family table topped with roasted turkey, gravy, and vegetables. She subsequently lobbied the President to bestow official status upon Thanksgiving and is often referred to as ‘the Godmother of Thanksgiving’.” Meanwhile, in his popular tale, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens wrote about a prized Christmas turkey, thus “replacing the traditional goose with today’s iconic bird.”

Upcoming Veterans’ Events Dec. 2023

Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veterans Service Officer Friday, December 1st, 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. Monday, December 4th, 9 am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. The Kansas City Vet Center will be present

from 12pm till everyone is seen. The Vet Center provides PTSD counseling, readjustment counseling, and other military based counseling services. The Vet Center also has remote counseling for those who can’t come in person. The services are done through secure connections for your privacy. A Counselor is available on as needed basis throughout the month. Dr. Hudson helps with PTSD, and readjustment counseling. Discharged and active military are welcome. We are looking for people who would like to be VA Shuttle Drivers. For more information please call 660-3592078.

Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

November 29, 1918 – They had a pie supper at the Perkins School in Manes, MO. The 21-year-old teacher, Joe Todd, was shot clean through. No suspect and the teacher recovered. November 30, 1843 – Thanksgiving was officially observed for the first time in Missouri. Governor Reynolds declared that the last Thursday in November should be set aside for a day of prayer and celebration. December 1, 1938 – The St. Louis Gunners professional football team introduced a new concept for professional games – cheerleaders. December 2, 1913 – St. Louis Mayor Kiel signed an ordinance establishing a zoo in St. Louis in Forest Park. The idea was almost killed because of a lawn-mowing dispute. December 3, 1925 – Birthday of Ferlin Husky, the country singer who was born in Cantwell,

MO, but lived or went to school in Desloge, Flat River, Irondale, St. Louis, Springfield, Leadwood, and Vienna, MO. December 4, 1903 – A thief threw a stone through the bedroom window of a banker in Nevada, MO. When the banker ran out to try and catch the thief, the hooligan ran inside and took all of the banker’s trousers. December 5, 1901 – Innovator with animated cartoons, theme parks, and more, Walt Disney from Marceline, and Kansas City, was born on this day. As a boy, he delivered newspapers for the Kansas City Star and later got a job working inside and writing for the paper. He was soon fired for his complete lack of creativity. A few years later Disney bought the Kansas City Star! For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .

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For Sale: 48” x16” Big Heavy Loader Tires for Silage. Also, Poly Hay Rings 660-592-2626 _________11-29-tfn For Sale: 59 Bales of Grass hay & 91 Bales of CRP Hay Call: 660-292-0139 or 660-793-3112 _________11-29-2tc FOR SALE Purebred Angus Bulls READY FOR FALL BREEDING 12-20 month old Medicine Oaks Farms William H. Godfrey Powersville 660-592-2626 660-626-7892

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Hunting Work Wanted: Clearing off fence rows/ pastures. Will pile brush & will take down large tree in South Central Iowa & NC Missouri _______11-29-5tp

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Let us Custom Process your Deer this hunting Season! Sausage, Sticks & More.... 6064 Davis Rd 4 miles south of Seymour, Ia.

Dave’s Tire Shop We have a Credit Card Machine! Now offering Computer wheel balancing, Tire sensor repair & replacement & New and used tires. 660947-7007. OPEN SAT. 7am-2pm. _______________ 8-23-tfn Altiser Auction & Appraisal Taking Consignments Buying Estates - Coins 660626-4960 _______ 7-17-tfn _____________________ KV Excavating Dirt Work & Land Clearing. House Demolation . Bryce Koenen- 660-9884921 Nicholas VanGenderen 641-895-7800 ________________ 9-6-8tp AP ROLL-OFFS Commercial & Residential 15 & 20 Yard Dumpsters. Portable Storage Austin Peters 641-856-9988 aprolloffs1@gmail.com ________ 8-23-tfn

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Rouse Heating & Cooling 660-216-9959 Electrical, Plumbing, Trenching and Backhoe Service. Sell & Install AIREASE furnace and A/C. Fujitsu mini-split heat pumps Jason Rouse, owner ____ ______________ 11-18-tfn ______________________ Seaton Excavating & Basements For all your concrete & dirt work needs. Call Kevin 660-216-2423 ___________________ tfn _____________________ Dennis’s Small Engine Repair & Service Dennis Kroemer - Owner Offers service and parts for most makes and models of lawnmowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tillers, generators, pressure washers. Interstate Battery Dealer Debit/Credit Accepted. 27051 226th St. Unionville, MO. 660-3442254 or 785-294-8059 Dennissmallenginerepairshop.com ___________ tfn

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Justin Morgan 660-292-2638

CRZ Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Small Appliance Jared Chapman, owner 816-518-1361 or 660-947-2402 940 S 21st St - Unionville ____ 8-5-tfn _____________________ Kneedler Construction Unionville Area New Construction ~ Remodel No Project too Small 25 Years Experience 660-466-0171 _______ tfn _____________________

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For Rent 1 bedroom apartment & 2 bedroom townhomes. Help with utility deposits. Rent based on income North Valley Townhomes 1604 N. Valley Lane, Unionville, MO 63565 660-947-3623 ____ 2-1-tfn _____________________ Unionville Estates One Bedroom apartments accepting applications, Unionville Estates. HUD vouchers accepted, rent based on income. Equal Housing Opportunity Call 660-947-3804 __________3-8-tfn

The Unionville Republican, November 29, 2023, Page 11

Joe’s Bits and Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.) INCOME TAX PLANNING Taxes may not be your top priority right between the Holidays but they should be if you are a cash basis taxpayer or accrual with a December 31 end-of-year. You still have a month left to do some planning which I will discuss here today. Income tax planning requires a little work but can be a great tool. Even though we had a drought in 2023, yields were better than could have been and crop and livestock prices are very good right now. Unfortunately, livestock sales due to drought cannot be postponed unless a federal declaration was made and as I write this no counties in our area qualified. I will keep you informed if those changes. The area that producers can adjust the most is income. If you have not sold crops or livestock, you can either hold off sales to 2024 or sell more in 2023. It works better with crops but you can hold livestock too. Selling something and holding a payment until the next year is a little more dangerous if not done right. Expenses can be adjusted for “business” reasons and not to avoid taxes. However, as we all know in Agricul-

ture, prices are like to be lower if paid before the first of the year which is a business reason. That could be true of many farm expenses. Finally, ag producers have the advantage of utilizing net operating losses or NOL’s. The main issue with NOL’s is your preparer must figure them and send the form to IRS to get it. Do not forget Farmer’s Tax Guides are available at no charge at your county extension office or online at 2023 Publication 225 (irs. gov). MO LIVESTOCK SYMPOSIUM It is that time of year again for the Missouri Livestock Symposium which will occur this weekend (December 1 and 2 in Kirksville at the William Matthew Middle School at 1515 South Cottage Grove). Check out the great speaker lineup no matter the livestock section or other section you are interested in. You can go online to check out the program at Missouri Livestock Symposium - Educational Programs, Trade Show. There is a PDF version you can get on the bottom of the Friday night program too. Hope you plan to attend. THOUGHT: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted””!

MDC Offering a Prescribed Burn Workshop Dec. 7 at Brookﬁeld

MN Andersen Enterprises LLC 1935 W. 4700 S. PMB 250 Taylorville, UT 84129

MDC will oﬀer a Prescribed Burn Workshop on Dec. 7 at Brookﬁeld. Missouri Department of Conservation photo Learn how to plan and safely conduct burns to manage wildlife habitat and forage Brookfield, Mo. – Prescribed burns are an efficient and cost-effective tool for managing vegetation, whether for wildlife habitat or in forage pastures with native warm season grasses. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a Prescribed Burn Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Linn County Area Career Center in Brookfield. Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation when it is properly applied. But burns can also be dangerous if not done properly. This workshop will provide information about how to plan

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Dear Mr. Andersen, You are hereby notified to appear on December 7th, 2023 at 5:30 pm, at City Hall, Unionville, Missouri located at 1611 Grant Street, in the City of Unionville, County of Putnam, State of Missouri and to show cause as to why the structure

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NOW OPEN: Truck Parking On Southbound I-29 Near Dearborn ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Department of Transportation, working with Emery, Sapp & Sons, has completed a project that will give commercial vehicles access to more parking off Interstate 29. The new truck parking facility opened, Wednesday, Nov. 22, and is located on southbound I-29 near Dearborn in Platte County. The project began in March 2023 and converted the southbound rest area into a truck parking facility. The project added 14 truck parking spaces, allowing for a capacity of 37 total spaces. In addition, crews also installed new lighting and vault toilets at the location. Crews are still work-

ing to finish another truck parking facility located near Lathrop on southbound I-35. This location is expected to reopen in December 2023. For more information about this project, visit modot.org/northwest-missouri-rest-area-modifications. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. While at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.

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and execute a prescribed burn. The class will be indoors and include equipment demonstrations, videos, and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss prescribed burning with MDC staff. Participants will learn about burn equipment, burn line installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other techniques to safely conduct a prescribed burn. Registration is required. Upon registration, participants will be given a link to a virtual/ online portion of the prescribed burn course. The online course is a mandatory prerequisite and there is a $25 charge to a third-party host (not MDC). The online course can be completed in approximately 2 to 4 hours. Please bring your certificate of completion to the workshop. This workshop is open to participants ages 18 and older. To register, visit http://short.mdc. mo.gov/ZTu. For more information, contact Rich Crowe, MDC private land conservationist, at 660-258-5732, ext. 3021, or Rich.Crowe@ mdc.mo.gov.

Re: Building located at 1614 Main Street, Unionville, MO

located at 1614 Main Street, Unionville, MO, should not be repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with the statement of particulars set forth in the Building Inspector’s notice as provided herein. You may be represented by counsel of your choosing and all parties shall have the opportunity to be heard.

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Monday ~ Ladies Quilting ~ 9 am Monday Night Bible Study ~ 6 pm Tuesday ~ Ladies Bible Study ~ 9:45 am Wednesday ~ Bible Studies ~ 6 & 6:30 pm *Serving a meal before Bible Studies ~ 5:30 pm What are you thankful for? Do you know where everything comes from? Join us in finding the Truth. Happy Thanksgiving!

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TAG Artists Create Winterfest 2023 Buttons

ADVERTISEMENT – ROAD & BRIDGE WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BRO-R086(29) Sealed bids, addressed to “PUTNAM COUNTY" and endorsed "PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTING BRIDGE NO. 11800171 BRO-R086(29)” in Putnam County, will be received by the Putnam County Clerk until 11:00 a.m.(prevailing local time) on January 8, 2024 at the office of the County Clerk, and at that time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids should be delivered to: Putnam County Commission Office, 1601 Main Street, Room 101, Unionville, MO. The proposed work includes the construction of an 80’ single-span, W36x160 steel girder bridge with galvanized steel piling (14” round), concrete abutments, W-beam railing, traffic control, and all appurtenances.

Students in Tammy Dooley’s TAG class created this year’s Winterfest buttons. The artists, holding their creations, are (l-r): Oden Weston, Emmitt Fleshman, Easton Hamilton and Nate Roberts. Buttons are for sale at the Library and Shelter Insurance for $1 each. Submitted by Mary Comstock

A Look Back: Putnam County in the News The following items are excerpted from the November 28, 1923, edition of The Unionville Republican. The new radio purchased and installed in the newspaper office is offering up-tothe-minute market and weather information to residents. Work on the new sewer system was progressing and apparently at least part of it was being dug by hand. From the advertisements, there appears to be a bit of a soap war going on between the Farmers Co-Operative and the Spot Cash Grocery. WORKING OUT RADIO SCHEDULE For the past week The Republican has been engaged in trying to work out a satisfactory schedule for receiving the market and weather reports. Considerable progress has been made and apparently it will not be long until it will be able to received the informa-

tion of interest here on a definite schedule. Already the markets are being received daily, together with the weather reports, and are generally completed by the afternoon. Many people are already availing themselves of this service, and are either telephoning in or are reading the bulletins posted in our window. … INJURED BY CAVEIN Mr. C. A. Timan, foreman of the hand gang which is working in connection with the new sewer system, was injured last Friday by a cave-in of the walls of the ditch dug on the Casady place east of town. His arm was broken, but this was an easy escape from a horrible death. The walls of the ditch had shown evidences of caving in, and had been propped to prevent that. When it was ready to be closed Mr. Timan entered

to remove the props. The earth suddenly gave way, and he was completely covered. Fortunately he was standing erect when the accident occurred. The other men immediately began to dig after him, and when he was reached he was almost gone. One of the spades struck his forehead, but did not injure him seriously. *** ADVERTISEMENTS Farmers Co-Operative Association had a large sale on bar soap with 22 bars of any of the following brands P & G, Ben Hur or Big 4 for $1.00. No. 3 cans of Fancy Peaches or Fancy Apricots were listed for 8c. Spot Cash Grocery had the following items on sale: Star or Horse Show Tobacco, 69c/ plug; Gallon Can Peaches, 73c; Lye Hominy, 9c/ can; 23 cakes Ben Hur Soap $1; 100 lbs. Sack of Salt, $1.19.

Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the County Clerk at 660-947-2674 at least 5 working days prior to the bid opening you plan to attend. The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the bid proposal. When Federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the "Work Hours Act of 1962" (P.L. 87-581; Stat. 357) and implementing regulations. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109, and E.O. 11246 The County of Putnam hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award. All bidders must be on MoDOT’s Qualified Contractor List per Section 102.2 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2023 Edition including all revisions. The contractor questionnaire must be on file 7 days prior to bid opening. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Contractors and subcontractors who sign a contract to work on public works projects must provide a 10-hour OSHA construction safety program, or similar program approved by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to be completed by their on-site employees within sixty (60) days of beginning work on the construction project. Plans and specifications are on file at the office of the Consulting Engineer, HOWE COMPANY, LLC., 804 E. PATTON ST., MACON, MO. Complete instructions to bidders and proposal blanks may be obtained at the Engineers Office for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00. The plans and specifications will be mailed upon payment of $25.00 for shipping and handling, for a total of $75.00 for each set. The shipping and handling charges will be waived if the prospective bidder contacts the Engineer with a valid account number for shipping services with United Parcel Service (UPS), so the shipping cost is billed to the bidder. Hard copies of the bid documents can be ordered by calling 660-395-4693. A PDF version of the bid documents may be obtained from www.howecompany. com for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 paid through PAYPAL. Bidders must obtain their bid documents from either Howe Company, LLC., or www.howecompany.com and be plan holders in order to bid the project. All proposals must be on the forms provided in the bid documents. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. A certified or cashier’s check or a bid bond in the amount of 5% shall be submitted with each proposal. The DBE goal for this project is 5%. No 2nd tier subcontracting will be allowed on this project. The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who provides the lowest price complying with the Conditions of the Contract Documents within the Owner's budget.