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Crossgrove Recognized for “Putting First Things First”

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Volume One Hundred Fifty-seven, Issue Number 25

Gilworth Details Her Marketing Job with Moink for Rotary

December 20, 2023

Journal Notes Holiday Deadlines All Ads & Articles for the Republican & Courier are Due: Thurs. December 21st @ Noon for the December 27th issue & Thurs. December 28th @ Noon for the January 3rd issue

David Crossgrove was recognized at the PC Elementary December #PutnamProud Assembly for “Putting First Things First.” Pictured with Crossgrove is his granddaughter Lillie Ballard who nominated him. Photo credit: Haley Watt

City Council Holds Public Hearing on Dangerous Building The regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council was called to order by Mayor Charley Bill Pittman at 5:30 PM on Thursday, December 7, 2023, with all aldermen (Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill) in attendance. The meeting opened with a public hearing regarding MN Anderson Enterprises LLC. Through a series of questions, City Attorney Tara Walker questioned Josh Mathes, Code Enforcement Officer, regarding state of the building and whether it was so dangerous it should be demolished. Following Mathes’ deposition, the floor was opened for remarks/concerns from those in attendance. Lance with WL Miller joined the meeting via phone to discuss the council’s concerns regarding the street patches and paving complet-

ed by the company this year. After a lengthy discussion which included input from Chris Hines, Street Department, the Miller representative was asked if the company would come back in the spring if the council wasn’t satisfied and work on the streets. WL Miller will do that. Hines then addressed the council regarding overflow at the recycling trailers. Signs will be made and if the problem continues, the trailers will be discontinued. Derek Fee, Red Rock Demolition, joined the meeting via telephone. It will be around the first of the year when his company can start taking down the old Subway building. He stated there are things to be done with the state, figuring a plan out with the adjoining building

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Lacey Gilworth gave a very interesting talk to Rotarians about her job with Moink, a subscription-based meat service based in LaBelle, Missouri. Moink was co-founded by Lucinda Turpin Cramsey, who attended Putnam County R-I. Lacey is in charge of all aspects of marketing Moink, and was involved with the company’s appearance on two separate episodes of Shark Tank. Moink provides grass fed and finished beef and lamb, pastured pork and chicken as well as wild caught seafood, all produced on small family farms. Lacey told the seven high school seniors in attendance “the internet opens up the world to you and you can do great things, even in a small town.” Shown with Lacey Gilworth (left) are Owen Ream, Randall Ayers, Madison McMillen, Brooklyn Dunlap, Mackenzie Connor, Reise Brundage and Gavin Kirklin. Submitted by Mary Comstock.

MO Implements Statewide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State of Missouri’s statewide prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) was activated on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The purpose of PDMP is to reduce abuse and misuse of controlled substances such as opioids by making dispensation information for such substances available to prescribers, dispensers, and health care providers. Now, pharmacies in the state

of Missouri are required to submit information to the PDMP when they dispense any prescribed Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to patients in Missouri. The program was established in 2021 with the signing of Senate Bill 63. “SB 63 (PDMP) will help provide necessary information to health care professionals and empower them to make decisions that better serve their patients and assist in fighting the opi-

oid epidemic in Missouri,” said Governor Parson at the time of the bill signing. After the passage of SB 63, the Missouri Joint Oversight Task Force for Prescription Drug Monitoring (JOTF) was created, which is the body that oversees the collection and use of patient dispensation information submitted to

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Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Monday, December 25, 2023, in observance of Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Monday, January 1, 2024, in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …” For more news, follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on X @ MSHPTrooperGHQ

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Births

about the holidays, but it sometimes happens, at least to me. The gifts I purchased earlier, no longer seem as perfect as they did at the time they were bough. Luckily, my crew is not too picky and they will be fine with whatever they open on Christmas, so why needlessly stress? It is important to re-

member the reason for the season and to focus on enjoying the time spent with family and friends. After all the holidays will happen whether one is ready or not so a person might as well sit back and enjoy. Hope your Christmas is merry and bright and have a great week!

Christmas, Texas Style At 10:55 AM on Friday, December 8, Aaron and Jordan Buford of Unionville, MO, welcomed the birth of their son, Richard Rowan Buford at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. Richard Rowan weighed in at 8 pounds, 5.8 ounces and is 20.25 inches long. Grandparents are Verl and Kern Hollon of Unionville, MO; Matt & Amy Buford of Memphis, MO and Ed and Alta Koser of Greentop, MO.

My Side Of The Desk Karen Bradshaw

On Friday, I received a letter inquiring why in the “Look Back” articles or the museum commemorative issues there is never anything about the “mom and pop” or small grocery stores and businesses. That is a very fair question. For the most part, information about these types of enterprises in old editions of The Republican are simply advertisements or short articles regarding a change of ownership. Consequently, if anyone has information and/or pictures to share on this topic, please do. Those

types of businesses were the backbone of small communities throughout the county. At one time, Livonia had at least four groceries, two of which were located on the old Hwy. 2. Again, please share information on this topic or any other topic of historical interest to our county because if that information isn’t captured now, it may be lost forever. Hopefully not everyone else is second guessing their Christmas gift purchases. I know that one shouldn’t second guess about gifts or stress

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Omaha Baptist Church Sunday Morning Bible Study for ALL Ages at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Please come to hear Pastor Kevin Collins bring you a reassuring word from God.

Tis the season to get jolly, big time -- especially in Texas where everything is bigger. Take the gigantic inflatable Santa that mysteriously showed up in a vacant lot in Tyler, TX in time for the holiday season. Resident Marsha Daugherty told KETK-TV, “Nobody lives on this lot, so we don’t know who

installed Santa. But isn’t that fun?” Locals will tell you that whoever is responsible for the gigantic Christmas present made the holiday all the better. It’s estimated that he or she who came up with the idea spent a thousand dollars or more to arrange the special holiday event.

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Send additions/Corrections to: urep@nemr.net Thursday, December 21 FIRST DAY OF WINTER -- Jack Ingersoll, Margaret Quigley, Camden Swiger, Courtney Lunsford Friday, December 22 Conan Clinkenbeard, Michael Davis, Jayden Jarman Saturday, December 23 Brandon Taylor, Chrissie Dunkin, Kerri Rollins, Nathan McCormack, Randy McCormack, Courtney Griswold, Charlie O’Reilly Sunday, December 24 Roger Gray, Sonya Robison, Jennifer Norris,

Nick Stottlemyre, Frank Hendee, Monday, December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY – Darla Wells, Mike McCormack, Linda Dunlap Tuesday, December 26 Margaret Mayer, Thelma Street, Mark Ryals, Stephanie Guffey, Janie Wells, Larry Elam, Jeannine Williams, Jaydon Pribyl, Kylie Garr Wednesday, December 27 Danny Robbins, Paul Ross, Becky Summers, Rodney Welch, Gary Wilt

It’s Christmas

Depending on when you receive the Paper, Christmas Day is near or past. Either way we wish you a happy and joyful Christmas. Kevin Collins Many aspects can make for a happy and joyful Christmas: family gatherings, exchanging gifts, and even snow! But that which will really make it happy and joyful is remembering Jesus Christ, born this season, as the true source of happiness and joy.

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

Celebrating Christmas Sincere, well-meaning Christians often complain about the worldly preparations for Christmas. They protest, “It begins too soon. It is too commercial. It is much too secular. It needs to be more religious.” No doubt, some of the objections are deserved, but perhaps not all. If you are among those who question present day Christmas celebrations, then perhaps the following accounts will be helpful. My earliest recollections of Christmas are of Christmas trees and presents and Santa Claus. No doubt, my parents told me Christmas was Jesus’ birthday; but that didn’t register much until I was older. What captured my attention was that Christmas was something good, festive, joyous, a time to celebrate. Those good memories continued long after I learned the true meaning of Christmas. For me now as an adult, Handel’s Messiah is the all-time best celebration of Christmas. The Hallelujah chorus is the most worshipful music I know. However, I seriously doubt I would have appreciated it as a young child. Can you imagine forcing

preschool children to sit through a presentation of The Messiah and then telling them this is how we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Admittedly, much of our country’s Christmas celebration is not very Christian. But imagine this parable with me. Once there was a Christian whose family did not believe. When he tried to tell them about Jesus, they refused to listen or worse they laughed at him. All his attempts to involve them in worshiping Jesus were rejected. However, these unbelieving family members really got involved in Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, gift-giving, Jingle Bells, and the entire secular celebration. So, the Christian simply smiled within and thought, “They may not realize it, but they are celebrating the birthday of my Savior. Thank you, God!” It seems to me the story in Mark 9:38ff is applicable here. Jesus’ disciples met a man who was doing good in Jesus’ name but was not one of their followers. The disciples reported they tried to stop him. “Don’t stop him,” Jesus said. “For whoever is not against us is for us.”

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Missouri Agencies Launch Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies JEFFERSON CITY, MO –MO HealthNet, a division of the Missouri Department of Social Services, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Senior Services, Department of Mental Health, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is excited to launch the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies initiative. The mission of Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies is to achieve better health outcomes by connecting women to quality healthcare and supportive resources that will provide healthy, successful pregnancy and post-partum experiences for both mom and baby. According to the Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review, every year an average of 70 women die while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy in Missouri. Eighty-four percent of these pregnancy-related deaths were determined to be preventable. The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies efforts are designed to address not only maternal health concerns, but also preterm pregnancies, and low birth weight and very low birth weight babies. “Pregnancy and early motherhood is a very vulnerable time for women,” said Todd Richardson, Director, MO HealthNet. “I want to thank all the state agencies, community partners, and

healthcare providers that continue to contribute to this initiative. As a group representing many facets of healthcare and early childhood in the state we are striving to think innovatively and comprehensively about how we can support women and families during this critical phase. We will continue to push, but I am proud to launch the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies initiative as well as the numerous policy changes we have made so far. The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies website offers a hub of information for women, to support them and their children through their journeys to motherhood, from conception through post-partum. Women can use the website to educate themselves, learn about obtaining healthcare coverage, and find resources to provide a safe and healthy environment for their babies. Individuals interested in receiving additional communication from MO HealthNet can subscribe for updates on the website. The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies initiative supports a number of policy changes that have been implemented by MO HealthNet to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The federal government recently approved Missouri’s implementation of extended post-partum coverage for women en-

rolled in MO HealthNet. This new policy will provide 12 months of coverage to moms after the end of their pregnancy. Providers and community partners can find additional information including a toolkit of promotional materials regarding MO HealthNet pregnancy coverage on the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies website. MO HealthNet has also identified opportunities to cover additional services and benefits that support women through their pregnancy. MO HealthNet is partnering with St. Louis Integrated Health Network to launch group prenatal care across Missouri. Group prenatal care models are designed to improve patient education and include opportunities for social support while maintaining

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the risk screening and physical assessment of individual prenatal care. MO HealthNet has also approved the Missouri’s managed care providers to cover doula services where available. MO HealthNet wants to hear from moms about their healthcare experiences. Moms interested in a safe place to share feedback can compete our online survey at mydss.mo.gov/momom-chat. Over 40% of births in the state of Missouri are covered by MO HealthNet. To learn more about MO HealthNet eligibility and apply for coverage visit mydss.mo.gov/ healthcare/apply. The mission of the Department of Social Services is to empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.

MO Corn Scholarship Applications Now Available (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.)--The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council are continuing the longstanding tradition of awarding seven deserving students $1,000 scholarships in 2024. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agronomy or related area of agriculture. “As agriculture and technology continue to evolve, we know how important education is for the health of our industry,” said Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee Chairman Brandon Thiel of Marshall,

Mo. “As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing corn production and proud to invest in future leaders.” Applications for the 2024 Missouri Corn Scholarships are available for download at www.mocorn.org under the Resources tab. Interested students can also call the Missouri Corn office at (800) 827-4181 to request an application. To be eligible, students must submit an application, official high school or college transcript, and at least one letter of recommendation to the Missouri Corn office by Feb. 16, 2024. High school senior applicants must be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area.

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year college or university majoring in agronomy or agriculture-related field. The scholarship funds will apply toward the senior year of expenses for college winners. The Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee will review the applications, and recipients will be notified by mail on or before April 15, 2024. To learn more about Missouri Corn programs, visit www.mocorn.org.

Graves Votes to Give Troops Pay Raise, Protect Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Jobs WA S H I N G T O N , D.C. – On December 14, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after voting to pass the final National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. “This year’s annual defense bill gives our troops the largest pay raise in 20 years—a pay raise that’s well-deserved, hard-earned, and sorely needed given the skyrocketing cost of living our military families face.” said Graves, “Every day, our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line to keep us safe. This bill also boosts funding to the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, which is critical for supplying our troops with the ammuni-

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tion necessary for training and defending our nation.” Highlights from this year’s NDAA include: 5.2 percent increase in servicemember basic pay, the largest pay raise in over 20 years Authorizes monthly bonuses for junior enlisted members to counteract the effects of Biden’s record-high inflation Makes critical investments in improving military housing, education and childcare facilities Rejects the Biden Administration’s request to divest C-130 aircraft, ensuring continued air superiority across the globe. Provides an additional $37.8 million for Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

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Missouri’s PDMP. The JOTF chose Bamboo Health as its vendor to administer Missouri’s PDMP services. Bamboo Health currently provides PDMP services to more than 40 other state PDMPs. “Missouri’s Statewide PDMP will be an important patient safety tool healthcare providers can now use to make more informed decisions and reduce risks for patients,” said Christian Tadrus, Pharm.D., JOTF

member. Previously, 75 jurisdictions within the state opted to provide controlled substance information to the PDMP operated within the St. Louis County Department of Public Health. With the transition to the State’s PDMP, the St. Louis County PDMP will dissolve operations. For more information on Missouri’s PDMP, please visit pdmp. mo.gov.

NOTICE WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 1, 2023 IN OBSERVATION OF NEW YEAR’S DAY

All Putnam County Courthouse Offices and License Bureau

will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023 in observation of Christmas. Have a safe and Merry Christmas

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Obituaries

John Brinkman

H. John Brinkman, 78, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Harry John Brinkman, Jr. was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on September 5, 1945, the son of Harry John Brinkman, Sr., and Rosa Irene (Fierce) Brinkman. The family moved to East Carondelet, Illinois, when John was two years old and John was raised on a farm there, graduating from Columbia (Illinois) High School. He soon entered the fulltime ministry as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses while also working as a refuse collector. He married Coleen Casady in Belleville, Illinois, on January 25, 1975. After moving to Unionville in 1986, they were blessed with a son, Jonathan. John continued in the ministry as an elder with the Centerville (Iowa) Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He operated a custodial service and drove a school

bus for Putnam County R-I Schools. John began serving as the caretaker of the Unionville Cemetery in 1990 and was elected secretary-treasurer in 1992. He was still serving as sexton of the cemetery at the time of his passing. John transferred his service as an elder to the Kirksville Kingdom Hall in 2001. John enjoyed model railroading, at one time having a whole room dedicated to this hobby. He and his family also enjoyed traveling and counted Australia, New Zealand, Canada, New York, and Colorado among their destinations. They enjoyed camping at some of those locations. John also liked to watch old movies from the 1930’s and 1940’s. He also enjoyed attending the yearly conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses with his family being able to volunteer his services. He will be well remembered as a man of service by those in the congregations he was able to serve, and those in the community. John is survived by his wife Coleen of the home and a son, Jonathan, also of the home. He is also survived by a sister, Rosa (Floyd) Tapia, of East Carondelet, Illinois; a nephew, Joel Tapia; and a niece, Danielle Tapia. Other survivors include a mother-in-law, Velma Casady; three sisters-inlaw, Sheila (Doug) Tucker, Davina (Steve) Hyatt, and Sharon Casady; two brothers-in-law, Michael

(Valerie) Casady and Marcus (Kari) Casady; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Floyd Tapia, Jr., and Chad Tapia. Memorial services for John will be held at the Kirksville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Stan Davis

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disease. Stanley was born on April 19, 1956, in Unionville, MO, the son of Robert Ovid Davis and Delores Mae (Ross) Davis. Stanley was a graduate of Prairie City High School in Prairie City, Iowa, and during school he was an avid athlete. Stan lettered in football and track all four years and held the Cardinal Relays high jump record for numerous years. After school he joined the Army, but an old football injury caused that dream to fade. Stan had many different types of jobs during his life, but working at Earl May Garden

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Center was his favorite. Stan loved working with plants. He studied the different types of weeds used for old time medicine. Stan was a member of the Broadlawn Baptist Church where he taught Men’s Sunday School and volunteered at the food bank even driving the van to pick up the food from Kirksville to be distributed. He had many relationships in his life, but when he met Shirley Curtis and they married, she was the love of his life. Shirley passed away from brain cancer in 2006. Stanley Davis is survived by his daughters; Amanda Orndorff of Versailles, MO, Stephanie Bishop of Haleyville, AL; and a stepdaughter, Jennifer Fagan of Des Moines, IA. His surviving stepson is Jeremy Walters of Madrid, IA. Stanley is also survived by 13 grandchildren,

and five great grandchildren. His surviving siblings include sisters Linda Boddicker of Prairie City, IA, Christina Gilchrist of Newton, IA, and a brother James E. Davis of Ogden, IA. In addition to his parents and grandparents, Stanley was preceded in death by his brothers Bobbie and Joseph in infancy. Memorials for Stanley may be made payable to the Historical Society, PC Café and Resource Center, or the Ministerial Alliance Food Bank and entrusted to the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, MO 63565. A Memorial Service for Stanley will be held at the Broadlawn Baptist Church in Unionville on April 13, 2024, with a visitation at 1:00 and service at 2:00 pm.

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“Dust to Diamonds” Thriving in Belize

The Pribyl and Sands families are pictured with one of the happy recipients of the baseball equipment donated from Putnam County last year and recently delivered by the two couples. Submitted by Julie Pribyl. By Julie Pribyl The diamonds are beginning to shine in the Belize baseball program! The newly established program continues to flourish throughout the country. The Youth Baseball Association of Belize was re-established back in 2018 after a 25-year hiatus. The program quickly suffered a setback with the pandemic but has grown in popularity since that time. Prior to the pandemic,

a group of about twenty young children from Belmopan area (southern Belize) would engage in learning the basics of baseball, four to five times a week. Northern Belize took a little more time to establish a program. It took the creation of a men’s division to spark the interest among the youth. The HBU Men’s Baseball team completed their first season in May 2023. The players traveled to Mexico on

Sundays for 12 weeks to complete in Calderitas, Mexico. The men’s baseball team achieved great success by making it to the playoffs in the Quintana Roo Second Division Baseball. With this accomplishment and the promotion of a youth program, it generated interest in the local Catholic Schools in the Corozal District. The schools have embarked on the first ever baseball tournament. The schools included Libertad, San

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Victor, San Narcisco, Xaibe, Guadalupe, Xaiver, Chunox, and Santa Rita Assemblies of God. The students have played “pool play” and are working to the Championship game of bracket play. Next this division will select an “All-Star Team” from the 9 to 15-year-old boys. The team will represent the Corozal district and compete against several other teams from Southern Belize. The players will receive actual uniforms and have travel expenses covered by donations to the “Project Dust to Diamonds.” Program promotors, Pat and Elainey Jaggers, explain that the goal of the program is to have a baseball team in the 2032 Summer Olympics. As the program continues to grow, there are ongoing equipment needs to enhance the players skills. The Jaggers are promoting businesses, clubs and organizations to sponsor a village to create “Baseball Kits” with the essential equipment to each school. This will also help provide equal opportunity for every group. The kits can be accomplished through equipment donations, Amazon Wishlist purchases or financial sponsorship. Jamie and Julie Pribyl and Rusty and Laura Sands recently delivered more donated equipment to the program. The items were remaining from the last collection drive in Putnam County a year ago. They were able to attend a couple of tournament games and witness the growing enthusiasm for the sport. The PC residents were very impressed with how quickly their passion and skills have grown in a short period of time. The two families will be working with Putnam County R-I

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Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

December 20, 1904 – For the very first time, an automobile was stolen in St. Louis. Police were looking for the machine with the license number 49. December 21, 2013 – Michael Hopkins, the astronaut from Richland, MO, took a 5½ hour space walk to repair the life-support system on the Space Station. December 22, 1904 – For the first time in Kansas City an automobile was stolen. The “controller” had been removed so the thieves couldn’t steer and soon had to abandon the machine. December 23, 1898 – Nearly every student at the University of Missouri signed a petition supporting the building of a dormitory for the young ladies. December 24, 1954

– Self-described space traveler from Mountain View, Buck Nelson, said he met his distant cousin from Venus who happened to be named Bucky. December 25, 1971 – At old Municipal Stadium, the KC Chiefs played the Miami Dolphins in the longest game in NFL history. With overtime, the playoff game lasted for 82 minutes and 40 seconds. December 26, 1932 – Professional hockey was played on natural ice at the St. Louis Arena. The facility’s investors couldn’t afford the electricity to make the ice so they opened the doors and let Mother Nature do the job. For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .

100 Years Ago This Week in Putnam Co. It was announced that any church, lodge or other organization that desires to may place a short biographical sketch of the organization in the box to be placed in the cornerstone of the new courthouse. It was pointed out that the cornerstone will be hollow, and in that will fit a small box. The MO Game Department delivered “a cargo of little fishes for distribution in the city reservoir.” The fish were

mostly bass, crappie, ring perch and catfish. Rosewood -- Elmer Medlin sold Sant Stockton a mule for $150. Maple Grove -- Quite a few farmers were delivering their turkeys to Pennville and Green City despite the roads being so bad as to be nearly impassable. The Royal Theatre was showing Paramount’s “Her Own Money” along with the comedy “Shakes & Shivairies.”

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Lady Midgets Handed Loss by Gallatin Lady Bulldogs

and a blocked shot. Allise Perkins scored nine points and added an assist. Perkins led the team in rebounds with 11 (four offensive, seven defensive). She also led in deflections with five and steals with six. Additionally, she blocked a shot. Karley Seaton scored eight points and led in assists with three. Seaton pulled down four defensive rebounds. She deflected the ball four times and added a steal and a blocked shot. Madison McMillen, Jenna Knowles and Emma Whitlock each scored six points. McMillen pulled down five rebounds

(three offensive, two defensive) and added a deflection and a steal. Knowles recorded three rebounds (two offensive, one defensive). She also added three deflections and four steals. Whitlock pulled down eight rebounds (four each offensive and defensive). Whitlock recorded a pair of assists and led the team in blocked shots with three. Tayla Turner scored four points and provided a pair of assists. Turner recorded a pair of defensive rebounds, a pair of deflections and four steals. Lea Simmons accounted for four defensive rebounds and a steal.

Midgets Defeat Novinger 69-29 Madison McMillen shoots over the top of the Gallatin defender. McMillen scored six points in the game. The Lady Midgets hosted the Gallatin Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 12. After a tight first quarter, Gallatin 19, PC 16, the Bulldogs took a commanding lead in the second quarter to go into the locker room with a 13-point lead (35-22). The Midgets rallied in the third quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 19-12, but Gallatin sealed a 60-49 win in the fourth. From two-point range, the Midgets made 16 of 39 attempted (41%) and the Bulldogs 17 of 46

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Kooper Hornaday (21) goes for the block. The Putnam County Midgets hosted Gallatin on Tuesday, December 12. The Midgets jumped to an early 15-5 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, securing a 73-44 win over the

Bulldogs. Three Midgets tied for the lead in scoring, Owen Ream, Trace Riediger and Mason Morris who each put 15 points on the board. Ream provided a pair

of assists. He accounted for four defensive rebounds, three deflections and three steals. Riediger led the team in rebounds with 15 (four offensive, 11 defensive) earning the double double. In addition to providing three assists, Riediger deflected the ball three times and posted a steal. Morris led the team in deflections with four. In addition to an assist, Morris posted five rebounds (one offensive, four defensive) and a steal. Kooper Hornaday scored 10 points and added an assist. Hornaday led the team in blocks with a pair. Hornaday pulled down seven rebounds (three offensive, four defensive) and added a deflection and a steal. Carter Simmons scored seven bounds and added an assist. Simmons pulled down seven rebounds (one offensive, six defensive) and added a deflection, a steal and a block. Avery Campbell-Johnson scored five points and provided three assists. He also posted a steal. Randall Ayers scored two points and provided a pair of assists. Ayers pulled down two rebounds (one each offensive and defensive) and added a deflection and a steal.

The Unionville Republican, December 20, 2023, Page 7 Trace Halley scored two points and posted an offensive rebound and a deflection. Brock Munden scored two point and accounted for a pair of rebounds

(one each offensive and defensive). From two-point range, PC made 26 of 48 (54.2) and Gallatin 11 of 31 (35.5%). From threepoint range, PC made

three of 15 (20%) and the Bulldogs sank six of 33 (18.2%). At the line, the Midgets made 12 of 18 (66.7%) and Gallatin four of eight (50%).

PC Cheer Places Second at State

Back Row (L to R): Allise P., Bailey D., Trinity A., Kenadie D., Keelee H., Gretchen D., Emily N., and Alivia R.; Front Row (L to R): Carli R., Karley S., Avigail H. Submitted by Lisa Stobbe, Varsity Cheerleading Coach The Missouri Cheer- State University in Cape - Avigail H., All-State leaders Coaches As- Girardeau, MO. for the Jumper - Avigail H., Allsociation is proud to Missouri State Cheer- State Flyer - Alivia R., congratulate the var- leading Championships and All-State Backspot sity cheerleaders from on December 9, 2023. Gretchen D. Congratulations to Putnam County High They competed against School. Cheerleaders several other 1A schools Putnam County Cheerattended the St. Lou- and placed second out of leaders on all their hard work and dedication and is Regional on October eight teams. 8, 2023, and placed 1st Putnam County also thank you for bringing advancing to the State had three girls named to pride to Putnam CounChampionship. The various All-State Cheer ty Cheerleading once cheerleaders traveled Teams. They includ- again! to Southeast Missouri ed: All-State Tumbler

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MDC Changes Turkey Regulations for Spring Hunting and Proposes Changes for Fall Hunting

MDC has changed turkey regulations for spring to include new all-day shooting hours on private land and has proposed changes for fall archery and firearms hunting. Photo credit: MDC Changes include new all-day spring shooting hours on private land and proposed changes for fall archery and firearms hunting. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces changes to turkey hunting regulations for the spring season and has proposed regulation changes for the fall seasons. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved the changes for the spring season at its Dec. 8 open meeting in Jefferson City and also gave initial approval on proposed regulation changes to fall turkey hunting. Spring shooting hours for private land only will be extended from a halfhour before sunrise to sunset. Shooting hours on public land will remain a half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. These changes will be effective for the Spring 2024 turkey season.

Proposed changes to fall turkey hunting would require both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters to purchase a fall turkey-hunting permit. Turkeys would no longer be included in the archery-deer permit. The bag limit would be reduced from four to two birds. These proposed changes will be open for public comment from Feb. 2 through March 2, 2024, under Public Commenting Opportunities at mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/public-commenting-opportunities. According to MDC, the primary motivation for the regulation changes is to increase opportunities during the spring season for youth hunters and hunters who work during the day and to reduce the fall harvest while maintaining as much opportunity for hunters as possible. MDC noted that 93% of land in Missouri is privately owned and

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interferes with getting out into the field. By extending shooting hours, a barrier to participation will be removed for those unable to hunt during the morning.” Oakley added that the 1 p.m. closure during the spring season was originally seen decades ago as a way to help Missouri’s turkey population rebound from a few thousand birds to the several hundred thousand wild turkeys we have today. “Almost every other state in the Midwest and Southeast moved away from an early afternoon closing time after their turkey populations were restored,” Oakley said. “Those states have seen increases in hunter participation, sustainable increases in harvest, and

stable hunter satisfaction after moving to an allday season.” The current fall turkey season allows hunters to harvest up to four birds of either sex without a beard requirement. The proposed changes will reduce the number to two birds of either sex. “While hen harvest is contentious in Missouri, our hen-harvest-rate is

low enough that it is not having a negative impact on turkey numbers on a statewide scale,” Oakley explained. “That said, at the property level, hen harvest may have some impact on future production.” Learn more about turkey hunting in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey.

A Pond to Ponder Nature is always giving us something to ponder. This time it’s a pretty pink pond that emerged in Hawaii due to a lack of rain. Actually the new color of Kealia Pond on the island of Maui is actually described as a combination of “pink

and purple.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it’s the result of something called “halobacteria” – a salty condition resulting from drought conditions. The water is not believed to be toxic, but it is pretty.

In Loving Memory

Justin Ray Van Genderen was laid to rest on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Putnam County surrounded by family and numerous friends. Dan, Debbie, brothers, and sisters greatly appreciate the outpouring help with farm work and chores, kind thoughts and prayers, memories shared, food, cards, and flowers. Justin will be missed tremendously.

Justin Ray Van Genderen ~ March 19, 1989 – December 4, 2023

Justin Ray Van Genderen, 34, was born on March 19, 1989, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Daniel and Deborah Van Genderen of Lucerne, Missouri. Along with his parents, Justin is survived by his siblings, Misty Clapham, Kristy (James) Blanchard, Jerod (Lisa) Van Genderen, Ryan (Emily) Van Genderen, and Stephanie (Jacob) Twenter; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a grandmother, Janice Van Genderen. Justin was proceeded in death by his grandparents, John and Marsha Van Genderen, Ellis and Daisy Blaine; an aunt, Carol Turner; cousin, John Van Genderen Jr. Growing up and working on the farm, Justin loved pulling lawnmowers, tearing things apart and putting them back together, pond swimming, fishing, and attending auctions with his younger siblings. Shortly after attending Putnam County R-1, Justin married Jessica Wessel of Unionville. With this marriage, he gained and adored stepdaughter, Ava Rouse. In 2016, he married Brittney Taylor of Brookfield, then became a father by adopting Brittney’s daughter, Madilyn, in 2018. Justin was no stranger to hard work and pursued many great things. At the age of 16, Justin began hauling cattle locally as an owner operator. He continued to expand his trucking career at 18 years old when he bought his first Peterbilt. Justin traveled coast to coast pulling a hopper or hauling livestock.

He took great pride in his semis and shared many great stories of his million-mile adventures while being an over the road bull hauler. At 29 years old, Justin found his passion, or “empire” as he called it, farming his land and raising livestock. He often mentioned to his good friends and family that he was “building his legacy.” He worked hand in hand with his dad in their feeder cattle partnership operation on the farm that Justin grew up on. Justin attended many cattle and machinery auctions and was always on the phone visiting with his family, friends, or trucking buddies. He also loved arrowhead/ rock and shed hunting, recycling plastic and glass with mom, and tickling and teasing his nieces and nephews. With an ornery but friendly smile, Justin was always willing to help anyone in need.

Psalm 50: 10-12 “For every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the insects in the fields are mine. If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it.”

Midgets Edged 61-58 in OT The Midgets were on the road on December 8 to face off with the Scotland County Tigers in what turned out to be a barn burner that went to overtime. In this closely contested match, the Tigers edged out the Midgets 61-58. From two-point range, PC sank 15 of 43 (34.9%) and Scotland made 15 of 39 (38.5%). From beyond the arc, the Midgets sank five of 27 (18.5%) and the Tigers five of 16 (31.3%). At the line, PC made 13 of 25 (52%) and Scotland 16 of 29 (55.2%). Trace Riediger led the Midget scoring with 19 points. Riediger led the team in rebounds with 20 (11 offensive, nine defensive) earning a double double. Additionally, he recorded a pair of steals, a deflection and a blocked shot. Avery Campbell-Johnson scored 11 points and added an assist. He also posted a steal. Mason Morris scored nine points and provided a pair of assists. Morris

pulled down 11 rebounds (six offensive, five defensive). Owen Ream scored eight points and led the team in assists with five. Ream pulled down five rebounds (one offensive, four defensive) and led in deflections with five. He also posted three steals. Carter Simmons scored seven points. Simmons pulled down six rebounds (two offensive, four defensive) and added a pair of deflections and a steal. Kooper Hornaday scored two points and provided an assist. Hornaday accounted for four rebounds (two each offensive and defensive), a deflection and led in blocked shots with a pair. Randall Ayers scored two points and provided a pair of assists. Ayers pulled down two rebounds (one each offensive and defensive) and stole the ball three times. Riley Ayers accounted for a pair of rebounds (one each offensive and defensive) and added a deflection.

~~~ “The longer you have to wait for something, the more you will appreciate it when it finally arrives. The harder you have to fight for something, the more priceless it will become once you achieve it. And the more pain you have to endure on your journey, the sweeter the arrival at your destination. All good things are worth waiting for and worth fighting for.” -- Susan Gale ~~~

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MDC Reports 18,904 Deer Harvested During Late Antlerless Portion Top harvest counties were Callaway, Pike, and Lincoln. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 18,904 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 2-10. Top harvest counties were Callaway with 565 deer harvested, Pike with 513, and Lincoln with 385. Last year’s antlerless portion harvest total was 16,241. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at https:// extra.mdc.mo.gov/wid-

gets/harvest_table/. For harvest summaries from past years, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/ deer-harvest-summaries The archery deer and turkey season runs through Jan. 15, 2024. The alternative methods portion runs Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2024. Find more information on deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online at https:// mdc.mo.gov/aboutus/about-regulations/ fall-deer-turkey-hunting-regulations-information.

Lady Tigers Squeeze by Lady Midgets 46-42 The Lady Midgets held a 28-16 lead at the half of the game against Scotland County in Memphis. The Tigers roared back in the second half to edge out PC 46-42. Sammi Blanchard led the Midget scoring with 14 points and provided an assist. Blanchard pulled down a pair of rebounds (one each offensive and defensive), added a pair of deflections and four steals. Loralei Fisher scored nine points and added an assist. Fisher led the team in rebounds with

13 (five offensive, eight defensive) and in steals with five. She also posted a pair of deflections. Madison McMillen scored seven points. McMillen pulled down 10 rebounds (five each offensive and defensive) and posted a pair of steals. Emma Whitlock scored four points. Whitlock pulled down seven rebounds (four offensive, three defensive) and added a pair of deflections, a steal and two blocked shots. Tayla Turner scored four points. Turner

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pulled down three rebounds (one offensive, two defensive) and stole the ball three times. Jenna Knowles scored two points and provided a pair of assists. Knowles pulled down three rebounds (one offensive, two defensive), stole the ball three times and led in deflections with four. Lea Simmons scored six points. Simmons accounted for an offensive rebound. Reagan Smith pulled down a defensive re-

bound and added a deflection and a pair of seals. In addition to an assist, Bella Lopez posted a defensive rebound and a deflection. From two-point range, PC made 16 of 60 (32%) and Scotland Co. 12 of 47 (25.5%). From beyond the arc, the Midgets sank one of 19 (19%) and the Tigers six of 17 (35.3%). At the line PC made seven of 16 (43.8%) and Scotland Co. four of 22 (18.2%).

City Council ... Continued from pg. 1 and he has a bigger project to finish up. Pete Schmidt spoke with the council to give them an update on his building which burnt. Lutz motioned to approve the consent agenda. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. In staff reports, T. J. Payne, Water/Wastewater, reported they had been keeping busy. In flushing a line, there was a backup into a house. The policy for dealing with that issue was followed, but Payne recommended refining the policy. Mathes reported on a request regarding a portion of the old railroad property. He will advise the citizen to contact the railroad. Mayor Pittman reported that more brick had been loaded out of the old Skelgas site. He also told the council that repairs on the McCalment Building need to be completed and it needs to be rented out. In new business, Brad Knight is removing two old trailer houses and moving in a new one and a storage unit. Da-

vis motioned to rescind the 15-year limitation on trailer houses as long as they are inspected and approved. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. Jordan Hendee, Economic Development, reported that the committee had met and approved the city’s request for $93,000. Lutz made a motion to procure a loan for demolition of the old Subway building. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. Purdy motioned to have Bill 2317, Protest Policy read twice by title. Lutz seconded the motion which passed 4-0. Following City Clerk Linnette Caley’s reading of Bill 2317, Protest Policy twice by title, Purdy motioned to approve. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. Purdy motioned to enter closed session per RSMo 610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, discipling or promoting of particular employees … following a seven-minute break. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

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HUD Announces $40 Million Funding Opportunity to Expand Support Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities HOLIDAY Funding provides service coordinator staff that connect residents in affordable multifamily homes with vital resources WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced December 15 that $40 million in funding is available to expand the supply of service coordinators who support seniors and persons with disabilities living in affordable multifamily homes. “It’s crucial that HUD not only provides funds to support our seniors, but the resources to ensure that these funds are implemented,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “Our service coordinators play such an important role in bringing supportive services so seniors and those with disabilities can live with stability.” Offered through the Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing (SCMF) program, HUD intends to provide approximately 160 grant awards to pay salaries and associated benefits for these social service professionals. Service coordinators play a crit-

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end of the year inventory as close to January 1 as possible. I know many of you are cash basis taxpayers but the inventory is more for you but also for your lender. Looking over inventories for multiple years can help you look at strengths and weakness of your business. (4) beginning a 2024 cashflow. A cashflow serves as a blueprint for your operation and to see when you might have cash or loan needs. You should utilize your own numbers but there are budgets at Agricultural Business and Policy Extension | MU Extension (missouri.edu) that can be very useful. Unfortunately, in my mind anyway, there are no North and South Missouri budgets for cattle this time but it is still good information. REMINDERS 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). They are a useful resource. Your county extension ofﬁce can assist you with many things including soil, manure, and feed tests. They have copies of guide sheets for a small fee, 9-1-1 driveway markers, and other publications too. You can also go online at www.extension.missouri.edu/putnam. THOUGHT: “I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in case I do not see you before.”!

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Santa Claus Cleared to Spread Elementary Students Recognized for Special Awards at December #PutnamProud Christmas Cheer Assembly courage Missourians to make hay available for Santa’s reindeer, in addition to milk and cookies for Santa.”

Missouri Department of Agriculture approves livestock movement permit for nine healthy reindeer. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for nine special reindeer. Mr. Santa Claus from The North Pole applied for the permit this week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr. Hermey Elf. Team leader, Rudolph, underwent additional testing to prove he’s the most famous reindeer of all. “We love to see Santa recognize so many on his nice list throughout Missouri this year,” said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “Santa’s elves have been working hard to provide toys for all children. We’re excited that our team gets to ensure all of Santa’s reindeer are ready for flight and gifts get delivered across the Show-Me State this Christmas.” The permit approves Mr. Claus, his sleigh and nine reindeer for flight starting the night before

Christmas, with a few exceptions for early deliveries. “Our veterinary staff works to allow timely movement of healthy animals across Missouri and the U.S.,” said Dr. Steve Strubberg. “Our team also recommends the reindeer consume healthy rations of Missouri grass hay. We en-

Reindeer approved for ﬂight: Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen Rudolph

(Above ) Elementary Principal’s Positive Behavior award winners (Below) Elementary Academic Achievement award winners. Photo credits: Haley Watt

Missouri agriculture is a $93.7 billion industry and remains the top economic driver in the Show Me State. To learn more, visit Agriculture. Mo.Gov.

Wood Selected as Rotary Student of the Month

Thank you

Thank you to all who entrusted me with the health of your furry companion and special family member. I graduated in 1981, went to Illinois, and then in 1983 I opened my practice here. It’s been over 40 years, and it’s time to take down my shingle. I have other things to accomplish. Rotarian Mary Comstock presented Kady Wood with the Rotary December Elementary Student of the Month award at the December #PutnamProud Assembly. Photo credit: Haley Watt

Dr. Courtney Lawler will be taking over at my practice. She will open sometime after the first of the year. Putnam County has been a great place to raise kids and grandkids and hopefully a great place to retire. Again, many thanks to all of you.

James Brummit, D.V.M.