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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides $8 Million to States and Tribes to Update Abandoned Mine Land Inventories Updates to the enhanced Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System, or e-AMLIS, will support future remediation efforts and help build healthier communities WASHINGTON – The Ofﬁce of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced an $8 million investment through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states and Tribes to update their abandoned mine land inventories, to support future remediation efforts. The enhanced Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System, commonly known as e-AMLIS, is the publicly available central database for all AML problems and reclaimed sites. Eligible states and Tribes will each receive nearly $300,000 to improve data collection processes, as well as data integrity, accuracy, reliability, and standardization. Funds may also be used for ﬁeld reconnaissance activities and the

use of new technologies to efﬁciently collect and manage AML information. President Biden’s Investing in America agenda delivers the largest investment in tackling legacy pollution in American history, including a $11.3 billion investment to remediate abandoned mine lands, which is enabling the remediation of the majority of currently inventoried abandoned mine lands. “E-AMLIS is a crucial tool for informing OSMRE and the public about the legacy coal mine pollution that still needs to be addressed,” said OSMRE Deputy Director Glenda Owens. “This ﬁnancial assistance will help our state and Tribal AML partners update their inventories of AML problems and upgrade their existing processes to report on reclamation funded by the Bipartisan

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DAR Meets and Tours PC Historical Society Museum

DAR members toured the PC Historical Society Museum on Friday, December 15. Pictured (L to R): Linda Conner, JoAnn Boatman, Sharon Parks, Museum Curator Judy McDonald, Betty Sue Nowels, Margaret Szucs and Rhonda Webber. Photo credit: Kathryn Milner

The DAR General John Sullivan Chapter regular meeting was called to order by Regent Margaret Szucs at ty Cattlemen’s Associa- 2:00 p.m. on December tion and Canton Veteri- 15, 2023 at the Putnam nary Clinic. There is no County Museum, Unioncost for certification, so ville, Missouri. Members present plan to attend this outstanding opportunity to were: Margaret Szucs, learn more about im- Sharon Parks, Kathproving your herd prof- ryn Milner, Linda Conitability and productivity ner, Rhonda Webber, as well as become BQA and Betty Sue Nowels. Guests were: JoAnn certified. Please register at Boatman and Judy Mchttps://cvent.me/2ezKZr Donald. Regent Margaret , call the Lewis County Extension Office, Brenda Szucs welcomed everySchreck, MU Extension one with the Chapter Field Specialist in Live- Procedures of Opening stock at 573-767-5273 or Ritual. Sharon Parks led email me at schreckb@ the Pledge of Allegiance missouri.edu. To ensure to the Flag of the USA. I have enough food for Rhonda Webber led the everyone, pre-registra- American Creed and the tion is required by Janu- National Anthem. JoAnn Boatman led the Pledge ary 22, 2024.

BQA Certification for Livestock Producers There will be a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification offered on January 25, 2024, 6:00pm, at First Baptist Church of Ewing, 21875 Hwy 6, Ewing, MO. BQA is a national program that provides guidelines for beef cattle production. The program helps producers identify management processes that can lead to increased herd profitability and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry Lewis County Extension hosts this event, with a complimentary meal sponsored by the Lewis and Marion Coun-

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of Allegiance to the State of Missouri. The minutes of November 17, 2023 was read by Kathryn Milner and approved by Linda Conner. The Treasurer’s Report was given by Rhonda Webber and approved by Kathryn Milner. Regent, Margaret Szucs gave a report on the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Registrar, Linda Conner read a letter from the state regarding Kim Ewing’s application requesting additional information. Corresponding Secretary, Sharon Parks sent 5 Christmas cards to veterans and 2 birthday cards to DAR members. Historian, Kathryn Milner gave a report on how the America’s national march was

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conceived by John Sousa. Kathryn Milner gave the Indian minutes on how DNA is not always accurate on the Indigenous peoples of North America and the do’s and don’ts of respectful Native American Research. Betty Sue Nowels stated we still need to watch for reindeer this time of year. Linda Conner and Connie Olson visited the Unionville Care Center and delivered gift and visited with the veterans. The chapter received the new sign for recognition of Community Service Award. This award this month goes to the Elks Club in Milan, Missouri for the placements of the American ﬂags on veter-

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the temporary closing of the license office in Unionville, Missouri, located at 1507 Main, Unionville, Mo., 63565. The office is planning to re-open on January 2, 2024. The Department encourages customers to visit one of the following nearby locations to receive assistance with their motor vehicle and driver licensing needs: Milan License Office – 200 E 3rd Street, Milan, Mo., 63556 Princeton License Office – 703 Hickland, Suite B, Princeton, Mo., 64673 Kirksville License Office – 105 W Potter Ave, Kirksville, Mo., 63501

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Amy’s Prayer Letter by Amy Brundage

December 20, 2023 Dear Praying Family and Friends, Thank you for your faithful prayers during this fourth quarter at school! We had our official final day of classes last Monday, and the final program and graduation two days ago. I will start by giving you an update on the four specific students for whom I asked prayer in my last letter. Vanesa has been growing in her relationship with Jesus! As we were preparing for a Christmas evangelistic event with some of the students from school, Vanesa took the initiative to make little crosses and put Bible verses on them to give out to the children at the event. We started a weekly Bible study/prayer time together. She came with a list of good questions last time we met. I trust that we can continue our Bible study over the summer, that her parents will take her to a good church or let her attend by herself, and that her parents will receive the Gospel. Mateo followed the Lord by being baptized last month! He was a helper for children’s church on three different Sundays, preparing a review game and leading in the memorization of the Bible verse. It’s a joy to see him obeying God. Camila. We need to continue to pray for her spiritual growth and her family’s salvation. I’ve been able to have a little extra time with her, as she participated in the small choir that was organized for the closing program. I praise God for his working in Maria Gracia’s life. With the help

of a young lady from my church who had struggled in a similar way as Maria Gracia, and ultimately by God’s power, Maria Gracia has grown in her understanding of her sin and in her obedience and dependence on God’s Word. She still needs prayer. Sheyna is still not a believer and has said she does not want to accept Christ. We know God and His Word are wonderfully able to save, so we continue to pray for her salvation. I will be spending Christmas and New Year’s here in Peru this year, giving me an opportunity to be more involved in the end-of-theyear events. Already, we have had two evangelistic events, one organized by the school and another with a group from the church. Many children, some with their mothers, come and hear the true meaning of Christmas. They hear the Gospel given publicly to all, and then we divide them into groups of about ten and share the Gospel more personally with them. There are games, songs, puppets, and then a gift and/or hot chocolate and “panetón” (Peruvian sweet bread) is given to them. We had approximately 250 people attend each event! Looking ahead . . . I’d like to ask prayer for three days of jail visitation next week to give out Bible devotional books and share the Good News. Also, please pray for another Christmas evangelistic event this coming Saturday, December 23rd. I’d like to close by sharing with you a transition in ministry for this coming year. After prayer and counsel, I

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.

have decided to focus my time and energies more on discipling and counseling young ladies, evangelistic outreach opportunities, teaching piano lessons, and other ministries of my local church. This means I will not be teaching at Colegio Cristiano Pionero this year. I praise God for the privilege He gave me to teach, minister, and learn at this school for the past 2.5 years. The last few weeks have been a sweet ending to my time here. I am thankful for the fam-

ilies I have met, for them entrusting their children to me, and for the friends I have made. I am also thankful for God’s clear guidance in this next step of my life. I am excited for the future! We can always trust His plans because He is good and does what is good. (Psalm 119:68) I would appreciate your prayers for wisdom during this time of transition. Only by His grace, Amy Brundage

Letter to the Editor Hello Everyone, The Putnam County Senior Center/Meals on Wheels Putnam County is a part of Share the Love Event this year. Get a great vehicle and support a great cause. With every new Subaru purchased or leased, Subaru and its retailers are donating a minimum of $300 to charity, like Meals on Wheels, November 16 through January 2. Since the Subaru Share the Love Event began in 2008, Subaru and its retailers have donated more than 4.3 million

meals and friendly visits to seniors served by local Meals on Wheels programs nationwide. This nationwide event has secured a great number of meals for Putnam County since 2008. The Share the Love Event is one of the ways we support our local senior citizens. For more information, visit www. MealsOnWheelsAmerica.org/ShareTheLove. Thanks so much and have a wonderful Christmas. Mary Clapham, Administrator Meals on Wheels Putnam County

My Side Of The Desk Karen Bradshaw

As this is being written, Christmas is still four days away, however this issue will be in mailboxes on December 27 so I hope everyone had a good Christmas and

wish you a Happy New Year! As we enter the new year, some people will be making resolutions, which may or not be kept. Imagine if every-

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one made a resolution to do one nice thing for someone else everyday and followed through with it. Whether it is clearing a sidewalk in the winter, mowing a lawn in the summer, dropping off a meal to a family going through a rough time or simply opening a door for someone or sharing a smile, think how much impact any of those acts could make. Doing something nice for someone everyday, would add up to 365

days of blessings not only for the receiver but the giver. It might just make the world we live in a little better place as well. Something to consider and it might be an easier goal to achieve than say giving up chocolate or caffeine or losing that pesky 20 pounds resulting from holiday meals. Whether you are a resolution maker or not, I hope the new year brings you blessings. Have a great week!

Birthdays

Send additions/Corrections to: urep@nemr.net Thursday, December 28 Denise Chapman, Cara Rose Griffen, Paul Riley, Larry Davis, Brian Quint, Keith Mathews, Sandra Crawford, Laura Dixon, George Clinkenbeard, Casey Leach, Linda Dreuschel Friday, December 29 Kathy Cain, Russ Carter, Blake Stuckey, Gary Stroud, Elizabeth Crawford, John David Hamilton, Conor Middleton, Gene Hornaday, Chloe Tipton, John Wayne Clements Saturday, December 30 Elizabeth Garr, Mary Harlan, Debbie Alexander, John Knowles Sunday, December 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE -- Alfreda Dover, Helen Current, David Wil-

liams, Amber McLaughlin, Annette Staggs, Tony Stottlemyre, Kaleb Head, Joel Pratt, Melvin Dewey Monday, January 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY -- Jo Knight, Sharon Robbins, Mark O’Brien, Wesley Hamilton, Kyle Leach, Randy Loney, Cindy Thompson, Bruce Montgomery Tuesday, January 2 Teresa Kinzler, Dennie Sheehan, Arabelle Carter, Debbie Fuller, Nettie Lewis, Jean Reynolds, Jerri Koehn, James Leach Wednesday, January 3 Shirley Anderson, Jackie Hamilton, Lucille Beeler, Lynsey Seaton, Keith Carman, Steve Hill

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Child Care, Early Education Proposals Receive Bipartisan Support Ahead of 2024 Legislative Session

Jefferson City, MO — The Missouri Champion of Children Coalition is applauding legislative efforts to address the ongoing childcare and early education accessibility and affordability crisis impacting Missouri families and businesses. Recent polling shows that Missourians overwhelmingly support investments in childcare and early education. Polling from October showed 86% of Missourians believed early childhood education supports kids’ success in school, 89% believed affordable childcare helps parents succeed at work, and 90% believed having childcare options for families supports businesses and local economies. Sen. Lauren Arthur (D-Kansas City) ﬁled SB 742 and Rep. Brenda Shields (R-St. Joseph) ﬁled HB 1488 which would provide tax incentives for businesses that provide childcare to

employees and provides a tax incentive to individuals who make charitable contributions to child care providers. The bipartisan Senate Bill 742 and House Bill 1488 incentivize businesses to support childcare and early learning programs through tax credits. More than 83% of Missouri voters believe such measures help businesses while expanding access for working families. Arthur and Shields also ﬁled SB 743 and HB 1486 respectively, both of which would provide funding for school districts to support pre-K education for kids. Childcare and early education are priorities for Governor Mike Parson and his administration. “Not only has the historical lack of access to early learning and child care programs been a problem for the educational success of Missouri children, it’s a workforce problem for families and business-

es all across our state,” Governor Mike Parson said. “Families already have a lot to consider when deciding whether to work or stay home. What we don’t want is lack of child care options to be the contributing factor, and that’s why our administration will continue prioritizing early learning initiatives and supports. These are commonsense measures that are good for business, great for families, and best for Missouri children.” “We applaud Senator Arthur, Representative Shields, and legislative leaders for their commitment to tackling this critical issue,” said Brian Schmidt, Executive Director of Kids Win Missouri. “Their leadership reﬂects the values of over 80% of Missouri voters who believe quality early childhood education opportunities help children, parents, businesses, and communities succeed.”

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“Our workforce shortage is the most crucial challenge facing Missouri employers — with childcare remaining a significant barrier for many Missourians who want to work. Missouri’s economy loses more than $1.35 billion annually due to the lack of childcare access,” said Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sarah Gould, Early Learning Center Director at Community Support Services of Missouri in Webb City, Missouri said, “Missouri’s childcare crisis is having a real and damaging impact on children, families, communities, families and local economies all across the state. Of the 73 counties designated child care deserts, 70 of them are located in rural counties. We are incredibly grateful to see bold leadership from Governor Parson, policymakers and budget officials in Jefferson City who continue to work to find solutions to solve this crisis.” “Through collaboration and compromise, and the leadership of Governor Parson and leaders in the General Assembly, we are getting results for Missouri kids and families,” said Schmidt. “But more work remains. We look forward to additional progress in the 2024 legislative session.”

County Court Minutes

Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern Dist. Gerald Owings, Western Dist. December 11th, 2023 OFFICIAL COUNTY COURT MINUTES Now on this 11th day of December, 2023, it being the 5th day of October term of the Putnam County Commission, said Commission met at the ofﬁce of the County Commission, where and when were present Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner, Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner, Christy Brooks, County Clerk, was present for partial meeting. Gerald Owings, Western District Commissioner, was absent. Shane Ross met with Commissioners regarding the sewer project. Shane stated he would get a “Payment to Project” invoice to Christy within the next week or so. Robert asked what the completed date looks like. Shane stated 3 months if he can get into the ofﬁces. That is an issue at the moment. Commission asked if it

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would be possible to get it after hours and Shane stated that would be ﬁne. Robert asked what the approximate ﬁnished cost would be and Shane gave a rough estimate of $450,000. Gary McFee from Howe Company discussed Beap Study on Bridge #22100051 and gave updates on the BRO projects. Honorable Judge Steve Hudson and staff submitted their 2024 budget request. Shane talked with a landowner on Indus Trail regarding the removal of a gate. Russ from Oden Enterprise gave updates on bridge package availability for 2024. [signed] Robert Munden, Presiding Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, Eastern District Commissioner Christy Brooks, County Clerk Date: 12/18/23

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The following online services are also available [dor.mo.gov/online-services]: License Plate Renewal — The Online License Plate Renewal System is a convenient way to renew your license plates. If your county participates by sharing personal property tax information with the Department, you have an easy registration option. Renewal Requirements Inquiry — Online inquiry to obtain information regarding registration renewal requirements. Get answers 24/7 with the help of the Department’s chatbot, DORA [dora.chat], a virtual assistant programmed to respond to common taxation, motor vehicle and driver licensing questions. Citizens may also renew vehicle and watercraft registrations by phone at (573) 7511957, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Obituaries

Honorable Andrew Allen Krohn

“Come to Me . . . And I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Andrew Allen Krohn, 79, of Princeton, Missouri passed away due to complications from open heart surgery and kidney disease on December 15th, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House at North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Andy served 17 years as Prosecuting Attorney for Mercer County and in the private practice of law. Andy was appointed Associate Circuit Judge of Mercer County in 1992, and after serving for nine years, he was elected Circuit Judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit in 2000 and served as the Presiding Judge from 2000-2006. Andy started the 3rd Circuit Drug Program when he became Circuit Judge in 2000. In 2005, the program received national recognition when

Judge Krohn accepted the Sen. Harold Hughes Memorial Award from the National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse at a conference in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Judge Krohn was very proud of the Drug Court Program, now referred to as the 3rd Circuit Treatment Court Program. In fact, Andy had a Drug Court graduate speak at his retirement reception when he retired as judge. Andy was proud of the fact that when he was Circuit Judge, the 3rd Judicial Circuit received for the ﬁrst time the Daniel J. O’Toole and Permanency Awards, “In Recognition of Excellence in Service by Providing Timely Justice to the Public having achieved Case Processing Time Standards Criteria.” These awards were presented personally by members of the Missouri Supreme Court. The 3rd Circuit also received awards for the Juvenile Courts (Permanency Award) Andy presided over as Circuit Judge in the four counties comprising the 3rd Circuit - Mercer, Grundy, Harrison and Putnam Counties. Following retirement as a judge, Andy joined his son Matthew at the Andereck Evans Law Firm in Trenton as “of counsel” status where he practiced law for ﬁve years until Matt was elected judge

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in 2014. Andy continued working at the firm working part-time until a couple of years ago. Andy was involved in his community and is a past President of the Princeton Rotary Club. He started the Youth Turkey Calling Contest which the club has continued to hold each spring for area youth. He also initiated the youth football program at Princeton. Andy and Connie enjoyed attending their kids’ ballgames together where some years they attended over 100 games in a year. Andy loved deer, turkey and quail hunting. He enjoyed fishing, tying flies for fly fishing, reloading ammunition, reading, watching movies, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and the Mizzou Tigers play. Andy loved experiencing deer camp with his family and kids. He enjoyed teaching his grandkids about hunting and imparting his wisdom about life. Andy also loved his Catholic Faith and church, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Princeton where he

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and Connie attended together. Andy is survived by his wife Connie of the home; son Steven Renfro and wife Lila; daughter Jennifer Krohn-Siemer and her son Tyler; daughter Lesley Willson and husband Brad – children Elizabeth and Zach; son Matthew and his wife Kelly and their children Logan, Lauren and Landon; daughter Amy Krohn and her partner Karrie - sons Ayden and Eian; daughter Carrie Ebert (Krohn) and husband Chris and their children Connor, Carson, Corigan and Caden; and son Seth & his wife Melissa and their children Mary Jane, Deegan, Adeline and Juliana. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers John and wife Marilyn Krohn; Frank Krohn; and Andy’s baby sister Jeanne Haynes and her husband James; and Andy’s Aunt Vera and Uncle Jack Goodman. Memorial contributions may be made payable to the 3rd Third Circuit Treatment Court Program c/o the Roberson Funeral Home, P.O.

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Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673; or the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri for the new Russ Derry Sports Complex in Princeton, Missouri, c/o of the Roberson Funeral Home or to the Community Foundation directly at 1006 W. St. Maartens Dr., Suite B, St. Joseph, MO 64506. Family visitation was held Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Roberson Funeral Home in Princeton with

Holy Rosary prior at 5:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1728 St. Joseph St., Trenton, MO 64683. Graveside services followed at the Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery four miles northwest of Princeton on State Route P. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

Friday, January 5th, 9 am to 2 pm 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. A Vet Center Councilor is scheduled from 12 pm to 3 pm. Missouri Veterans Commission will be present from 9 am to 2 pm Monday, January 8th, 9 am to 2 pm 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. We have PTSD, and readjustment counselor is on call. If you want to talk please call 660-3592078 We are looking for people who would like to be VA Shuttle Drivers. For more information please call 660-3592078. For more information please call 660-3592078.

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Public Notice

Public notices… Your right to know… be at Playle & Collins and be informed of the function of your govFamily Funeral Home ernment are embodied in public notices. In in Unionville at 11:00 that self-government charges all citizens to be am on Saturday, Deceminformed; this newspaper urges every citizen ber 30, with visitation to read and study these notices. We strongly one hour prior to the advise those citizens seeking further informaservice. Mrs. Mathes tion to exercise their right of access to public passed away in Chicago, record and public meetings. Illinois, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Elaine (Beeler) Mathes grew up on the Button Ridge decedent under Section community in Putnam IN THE 3RD JU473.097, RSMo, with the County and graduated DICIAL CIRCUIT, Probate Division of the from Unionville High PUTNAM COUNTY, Funeral services for School in 1954. A full Circuit Court of PUTMISSOURI Elaine Mathes, 86, of obituary will appear in NAM COUNTY, MisPROBATE DIVIRockford, Illinois, will next week’s newspaper. souri. SION All creditors of Decedent, who died on 26In the Estate of ) NOV-2022, are notified ALMA GERTRUDE YOUNG, Deceased ) that Section 473.444, ) RSMo, sets a limitation Case No: 23AJ) period that would bar PR00021 ) claims one year after The family of Emma “Jane” Clark death of Decedent. A would like to thank everyone who gave creditor may request that Notice to Creditors this estate be opened for flowers, cards, food, condolences, prayers (Small Estate) administration. and social media posts during this sad and To All Persons Interdifficult time. A wonderful community came together Receipt of this notice ested in the Estate of to support us and it is greatly appreciated. should be construed by ALMA GERTRUDE the recipient to indicate YOUNG, Decedent. Roy Clark that the recipient may Robert and Cindy Clark On October 25, 2023, possibly have a benefiDiane and Michael Thompson a small estate affidavit cial interest in the estate. was filed by the DisRichard and Rhonda Clark The nature and extent tributee/Trustee for the of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of PUTNAM COUNTY Missouri. Thank you to all who entrusted me with

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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. 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.

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Date of ﬁrst publication: December 20, 2023 /s/ Susan Koenen, Deputy Deputy Clerk Publishing Dates: 12/20,12/27

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Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.) As I write this, it seems unreal that I have been retired almost a full year. Yes, I am planning to continue writing this column as long as I can. The next one you read will be in 2024 and since I will be retired a full year, I can do a few more things. CURRENT EXTENSION SITUATION I wanted to update you on the extension office situations where this article goes to. Last week and this week are the annual Holiday break thus many extension offices are closed due to university policy. They will re-open after January 1. Sorry for any inconvenience. The second thing I want to discuss is the current office staff situation as it is currently. Of Clark, Putnam and Sullivan counties, only Clark is fully staffed right now. I recognize that makes it difficult for clientele. Putnam and Sullivan both have open positions currently with Putnam at least hoping to fill one soon. I know our office here in Putnam has always been a busy office and it is tough when office hours are not exact. I urge our clientele to do one of three things: (1) Call the office before coming in with soil, manure or feed tests to

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be certain there is someone there. Hopefully this will be solved soon but keep that in mind for now. (2) If you have any questions that need answered, you can contact the Adair County office at (660) 665-9866 or the Linn County office at (660) 895-5123. There are ag specialists in both counties and they are the closest. I will let you know when these offices get someone in them. (3) you can go on the website at www.extension. missouri.edu anytime or the office website in your county by including a backslash and the county name. You (as most of you know) can still contact me at (660) 626-6923 if the others do not work. 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: “Let us all hope 2024 will be a year filled with peace and love and good health.”!

DAR ... Cont. from pg. 1 ans grave sites. Judy McDonald provided a tour of the Unionville Museum and narrated the history of the items on display which was very informative. The next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2024 at the Putnam County Library, Unionville, Missouri. Roll call was your favorite cookie. Submitted by: Kathryn Milner Approved by Margaret Szcs

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Back in the Day

By Ross Malone

December 27, 1926 – Charles Lindbergh was turned down by his boss, William B. Robertson, for help in financing his Trans-Atlantic flight. He already had $1,000 from Albert Bond Lambert. The Post-Dispatch also said no, but other business leaders would eventually say yes. December 28, 1941 – The Maryville Fire Chief put out a call for auxiliary firemen “to prepare for the day when bombs and artillery fire fall on our towns, cities, and countryside.” December 29, 1914 – The University of Missouri identified issues of the day as: Independence of the Philippines, the Minimum Wage System, Women’s Suffrage, Recall Procedure for Judges, Arbitration of Labor Disputes, the Literacy Test for Immigrants and Compulsory Old Age

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Insurance (Social Security). December 30, 1882 – A ﬁreworks factory exploded on the grounds of Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis. Neighbors and fans had complained for years that it wasn’t good to have an explosives factory next to a stadium. December 31, 1945 – The rationing of tires for cars and trucks ended. Sugar was the only commodity still being rationed. January 1, 2000 – Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as the Y2K computer crashes failed to happen. January 2, 1908 – About 70 young people gathered in Gainesville to listen to a phonograph and to sing along. For information about Ross Malone’s Missouri Books, visit www.RossMalone.com .

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Infrastructure Law and the traditional AML feebased grants.” States and Tribes use e-AMLIS to report information such as location, problem type, extent of AML impacts, and reclamation costs. Projects inventoried in e-AMLIS are eligible for funding through the traditional fee-based AML program as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which allocates $11.3 billion over 15 years to accelerate the cleanup of dangerous environmental conditions and pollution caused by historic coal mining. OSMRE has modiﬁed the ﬁscal year 2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law NOFO so that states and Tribes can request to receive BIL e-AM-

LIS funding. The following states and Tribes are eligible for e-AMLIS grants: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, the Crow Tribe, the Hopi Tribe, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, the Navajo Nation, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. For more information on applying for the BIL e-AMLIS grant funds, visit GrantSolutions. For more information on e-AMLIS, visit www.osmre.gov/programs/e-amlis. For more information on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, visit www.osmre.gov/bil.

New Pilot App Supports MO Farmers’ Participation in Climate-smart AG Programs

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — Missouri is home to 95,000 farms — the second highest number of farms per state in the country. Farming is a way of life for people here, one that is increasingly threatened by the effects of a changing climate. Now more than ever, reforming the ways farmers practice their craft is vital for survival. Earlier this year, MU implemented the $25 million, statewide Missouri CRCL Project — funding that more than half of is going directly to farmers in the form of eight tailored incentive payments to support the adoption of climate-smart practices. As part of the distribution of funds, the Missouri CRCL Project launched an app designed to expand the access to incentive payments for a diverse range of Missouri producers. Now, supported by a $650,000 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) award from the Department of Agriculture, University of Missouri farm specialist Kelly Wilson and her team are working to reﬁne the app to make it accessible, inclusive and user-friendly to as diverse a range of Missouri farmers as possible. “Our hope is that having an easily accessible digital application will encourage farmers to apply — and be accepted for — incentive programs online,” said Wilson, the associate

director of MU’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture. “I’m thrilled to help facilitate the distribution of this funding to as many of Missouri’s farmers as possible so they can adjust to the changing climate while keeping their proﬁts up. With so many farmers across the state, adopting practices like cover crops and regenerative grazing is paramount to successful future yields.” Spreading the wealth Oftentimes, farmers had to work a more complicated process to successfully complete the applications for these cost-share programs. Wilson and her team hope the new app, developed by digital agricultural technology ﬁrm FarmRaise, will educate farmers about the programs available to them, including the Missouri CRCL project’s incentives as well as other state and federal support programs. The app, which launched in the summer of 2023, will aid in distributing approximately $18 million to Missouri farmers who adopt climate-smart practices, including: Soy-Rye and diverse cover crops Restorative grazing Silvopasture (integrating trees and livestock) Nutrient management and 4R approach (a framework to achieving goals for cropping systems.) Wilson is also leading the Climate-Smart Field-

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