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BowlingBY BRICE J. C GreenHANDLER Track,Haylee Chandler Field claimed the Taking title of Andrea 11 Korte To will State be joining the STAFF WRITER sectional champion in Javelin on the team there for the discus event. The Bowling Green track and field girl’s side of the sectionals meet. Both Michael (high jump and triple team continues to set PR’s and break "It was another outstanding day for jump) and Marcus Starks (110-meter school records as they head to the the Bowling Green Track athletes,” hurdles) along with Devin Rue (discus) MSHSAA Class 3 state meet Saturday, Head Track and Field Coach, Matt are rounding out the boy’s side of the May 29. Chance said. “We have had a great team as they head to state for their in- At the sectional meet over the week- three week stretch with conference, dis- dividual events. end, the girls team finished in second tricts, and sectional track meets. All of "This is probably the most kids and overall which is the highest finish in these events going to state are setting events we have taken to a state meet, school history. A remarkable achieve- personal records at each of these meets and we are very excited to compete at ment after the boys made school history and that's exactly what you want to do the state championships on Saturday,” the previous meet by taking the district at this time of the year." Chance continued. “We have several championship. The girl’s 4 x relay team of Tanner events that can place very high at the The boy subsequently took fourth at Turner, Kelley Lewis, Kasie Orf, and state meet." sectionals with five qualifying for the Jordyn Stafford set two new school state meet. Dylan Dalton set a new records as they qualified for the state All together 11 Bowling Green stu- school record in Javelin with Gunner meet in both the 100- and 200-meters dents are headed to the state meet at Jef- Bryant joining him next weekend. races. ferson City High School on May 29.
FirstBY B AnnualRICE J. CHANDLER Wings,time,” Bair explainedWheels how he became Fly-InThe airport Is officially June reopened 5 with STAFF WRITER involved with the project. “They a ribbon cutting this January and is al- Locals will have the chance to help needed someone to be on the airport ready utilized by smaller, prop air- celebrate the new runway at the Bowl- board, and I agreed to do it.” planes. ing Green Municipal Airport on June 5 After talking with city and airport “There’s a place here where pilots during the Wings and Wheels event. officials about his idea and willingness can stop and rest,” Bair described the Event organizer and promoter, Mark to organize the event, he was quickly airport’s current layover facility. “A lot Bair, was inspired by the Bowling voted onto the board and put in charge of pilots currently fly-in to refuel before Clopton Graduation 2021 Green airport’s growing potential and of bringing it all together. continuing on. Small businesses like Commencement ceremonies were held for the Clopton graduating class of 2021 the annual EAA AirVenture air show in As for the fly-in event, Bair say’s it the crop duster operations are based at the high school on Sunday, May 23. Above, the class valedictorian Kari Leake Oshkosh, Wisconsin. was something needed in the area. here and some of the companies in and salutatorian Avery Hall smile for a picture before the ceremony. Oshkosh’s event drew over 600,000 “I said, ‘if I’m going to do it, then Louisiana have flown people into the Trib photo by Brice Chandler attendees in 2018. I’m going promote it and bring more airport.” Bair understands the June 5 event attention to the airport,’” Bair contin- Bair is hoping people come out and will be much more scaled down than ued. “[The airport board] wants to get tour the upgraded facilities while en- the Wisconsin air show to fit the Bowl- something really going on at the air- joying some tasty treats from the bar- ing Green airport, but he’s still enthu- port. It’s another thing for Bowling beque and other food vendors. siastic about how far the airport has Green citizens to get interested in espe- Depending on the timing, some may advanced in recent years and its poten- cially now that we have a new run- be lucky enough to see the new runway tial future growth. way.” in action up close as pilots fly-in for the He’s spread word of the event A retired salesperson, Bair only re- festivities – or just by happenchance as through various circles and invited pi- cently had the opportunity to fly a plane they stop by to refuel. lots to fly-in and show off their planes after his nephew gave him some hands- When not in use by a full-size plane, for what he hopes will be a day of fam- on training. the RC plane club will also be thrilling ily fun. “It’s easy once you get up in the air,” attendees with their smaller scale repli- “I hope to get a good crowd,” Bair he said, although admitting his nephew cas. said. “The airport is there for everyone. performed the harder tasks of taking off The car show will fill in for those in- All it takes is for one person to get in- and landing. “I think I could have terested in the more grounded modes of terested in this little airport and word of landed it, but his was going to be a lot transportation. “It’s going to be like mouth will help it get knowledge of it softer.” what you would see at Heritage Day or out there. Maybe we’ll get some more Despite only recently taking control any normal car show.” people involved in its growth.” of an airplane, he’s always been an en- Despite the show being only a week Along with other attractions such as thusiast and wants to see more flight in- away, Bair is already planning to make a radio-controlled airplane club, food structors utilize the smaller municipal next year’s event bigger and better. vendors, and a car show, Bair thinks the airport. What’s next? Wings and Wheels festival might be the “Right now, all the hangars are full,” “Possibly hot air balloons,” Bair an- perfect way to draw attention to the air- Bair noted. “But the city is still plan- swered. “We’ll see.” port. ning on building new hangars so that “I’ve owned a couple businesses in more people can store their planes The Wheels & Wings event will run town and been in the public for a long here.” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 5.
BraydenBY BRICE J. Buffington CHANDLER them Is off 2021with a lead MSHSAAof two-over par StateThis season Champion has been nothing STAFF WRITER 72 (74 swings) for the day. short of exceptional for the humble The 2020-21 school year has The next day, Buffington im- state champ. been historic for Bowling Green proved on his score finishing with He took first place at the Elsberry High School sports with their boy’s one-over par 72 for a combined total Invitational, won his second EMO Silex Graduation 2021 track and field team winning a dis- of 147. Conference title, was the districts Commencement ceremonies were held for the Silex graduating class of 2021 in trict championship, the girl’s team overall champion, and was the num- the high school gym on Friday, May 21. Pictured, from left, is salutatorian, Makayla achieving their highest ranking in ber one seed for the Class 2 state Schneider and valedictorian Lexi Plackemeier pose before the ceremony began. sectionals, and both breaking several tournament. Trib photo by Kimberly Chandler school records along the way. “There were nerves, a lot of them Another layer of icing to top off actually,” he told The Tribune. Re- the cake. At the school’s final as- gardless of the jitters, he was com- sembly, High School Principal Scott peting exactly where he envisioned Champ Clark VFW, Auxiliary Mullens and Athletic Director Matt himself at the start of the season. Chance recognized junior, Brayden “The state championship was al- Buffington, who claimed the Class 2 ways my goal.” PlanChamp ClarkMemorial Memorial VFW withDay us. Parade individual golf championship the But the MSHSAA championship Post 5553 and Auxiliary will have a They will have a people mover prior day. was no walk in the park. Memorial Day parade on Monday, available from the Pike County Fair The win also marks the school’s Despite leading the pack after the May 31 and would appreciate any Board for use, but they would appre- first ever golf state championship. first round, Buffington ran into trou- groups or individuals from the Pike ciate having those that can march Buffington competed against 74 ble right away on the first hole of the County area to join in the parade. with the band or ride in your truck, others in two rounds of the state second round where he shot a dou- The parade will line up on the car, jeep, side-by-side or bicycle to tournament at the Silo Ridge Golf ble bogey. square between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m., make a great parade. It would be Course in Bolivar – a course he had The setback knocked him out of to proceed to the Memorial Gardens wonderful to see members from 4- never walked until his May 15 prac- first place position as Kolar and Cemetery where the post and auxil- H, ball teams, scouts, churches, and tice round in the rain. Brayden Buffington Hamilton played well for the next iary will hold a Memorial Day serv- other clubs join them. Despite another rainy day for the few holes. ice. first round, Buffington walked away That score edged out Kolar who What would have shaken the They encourage the public to join For more information call the with a tight lead over Richmond’s, finished in second with 74 for round most seasoned golfing veteran didn’t them in this effort to show honor and VFW Post, 324-5994 or post quar- Timothy Hamilton, and Maple- two and a total of 150 (Hamilton fell start a downward spiral for Buffing- respect for deceased veterans and for termaster Paul Grigsby, 573-470- wood-Richmond Heights’, Kal back late in the second-round shoot- ton. all loved ones who are no longer 9963. Kolar (74-75&76). Buffington held ing 83). See BRAYDEN on page 6 The People’s Tribune will be closed on Monday, May 31 Area We Theretrips and Yet? short getaways Pike at a time ManIn addition, Know he turned business when auto travel began to take off. failure into success with the publica- in observance of Memorial Day. And if it was not enough to help tion of “The Richest Man in Baby- people find their way from an Ari- lon.” It contains timeless financial Early deadline for advertising and news zona town named Why to a Missis- principles and guidance. 7 sippi burg called Whynot, Clason copy is Thursday, May 2 at 2 p.m. offered advice in a self-help book Clason died in 1957 at age 82, but that’s been read by millions. his advice lives on. One of his say- Clason’s map company went ings has stood the test of time – In This service of listing all obituaries in today’s paper, for any bankrupt during the Great Depres- those things toward which we ex- funeral home, is sponsored by McCoy & Blossom Funeral Homes sion, but his atlases were used by erted our best endeavors, we suc- travelers nationwide for decades. ceeded. OBITUARIES In Rev. Marvin ‘Butch’ Davis, 76, Eolia Loving Donald E. Johns, 57, THIS LIST SPONSORED BY: George Clason BY BRENT ENGEL Memory Pleasant Hill, Ill. McCoy & CONTRIBUTING STAFF WRITER If you use a road atlas on vacation Sarah Sheets, 32, Hannnibal this summer, thank a man from Pike Blossom County, Missouri. In an era before Mapquest and Everett E. Lovell, 85, Bowling Green Funeral Homes & Crematory Smart phones, Louisiana native George Clason was the king of car- Jimmie Lee Rathburn, 77, 573-213-5110 tography. He produced what is considered 701 N. Bus. 61 the first functional guide for long House Springs Bowling Green THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, May 25, 2021 • Page 2 Community News
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SILEX CLASS OF 2021 Silex High School held graduation for the Class of 2021 on Friday, May 21.The ceremony was held in the high school gym- nasium. Pictured is the class. Trib photo by Kimberly Chandler
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I am Megan Smelser a phys- ical therapist at Advance Physi- cal Therapy - Bowling Green. I am excited to bring a clini- cally proven approach to resi- CLOPTON CLASS OF 2021 dence of Pike County with Clopton High School held graduation for the Class of 2021 on Sunday, May 23.The ceremony was held in the high school neurological conditions! LSVT gymnasium. Pictured is the class. BIG ® is a specialized program Trib photo by Brice Chandler designed for patients with Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions to im- NECACThe not-for-profit NorthAwarded East Community energy Summer assistance last fall or over Energy the winter contracts Assistance with NECAC and the 18 other prove quality of life through Action Corporation (NECAC) has been and have not moved.” Community Action Agencies in Missouri to movement. awarded $479,141 for summer utility assis- Applicants must meet income guide- administer the service. Last summer, This is an intensive approach tance to income-qualifying households in lines, have received a utilityshut-off notice, NECAC assisted 2,552 households. that is proven through research to increase walking speed, 12 Missouri counties. be responsible for the bills and have $3,000 Applications are available online, by call- improve balance leading to decreased falls and improve The summer portion of the Energy Cri- or less in financial resources Applications ing 324-0120 or by contacting the NECAC sis Intervention Program (ECIP) begins may be submitted online or in person at Pike County ServiceCenter, 805 Bus. Hwy. ability to perform daily activities. Please call Advance June 1 and runs through Sept. 30. The pro- NECAC Service Centers.in each of the 12 61 North in Bowling Green, at 573-324- Physical Therapy at 573-324-6079 to see if this is an op- gram pays overdue electricity bills of up to counties. The monthly income limit for a 2207. tion for you! $600. one-person household is $2,211.For a four- NECAC is contractually-required to “People who are new to the program or person residence, it’s $4,252. Additional state the following: This program is funded have moved will have to complete an ap- guidelines are available upon request. 100 percent at $2,440,475.75 with federal plication, which is available at The program is funded by the U.S. De- funds from the U.S. Department of Health www.necac.org,” said NECAC LIHEAP Su- partment of Health and Human Services and Human Services (HHS) provided by pervisor Angela Kattenbraker. “An applica- and is distributed through the Missouri De- the Missouri Departmentof Social Services, tion is not necessary for those who received partment of Social Services, which then Family Support Division.
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Property has potential for home building sites, garages etc. List Price: $50,000 618 Georgia Street - Louisiana - 573-754-6922 Ashley Jenkins, Broker-Associate 573-795-4038 Carol Crouse, Salesperson 573-219-6840 Alice Charlton, Salesperson 573-470-1218 Jessica Powell, Salesperson - 573-754-0347 THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, May 25, 2021 • Page 3 Community News From The Mayor’s Desk... Community Mark Bair has been Bowling Green graduates Calendar... VandaliaMorgan McDowell Students and Morgan list Make are a 3.3 Dean’sor higher grade List point the momentum behind and eighth graders going Submit upcoming events by calling Slatten, both of Vandalia, were average; at least 12 graded hours for the June 5 “Wings and to high school. It was inter- named to the spring 2021 dean’s list the semester and no "D," "F," or "In- 324-6111 or toll-free 888-324-9636 at Westminister College in Fulton. complete" grades for the semester. Wheels” fly-in and car esting as their various stu- The requirements for the dean's show. Jim Saucier and dent speakers spoke on or e-mail to: Jake McDonald are the themes of humanity, [email protected] also airport board selflessness, and yet On May 29: The Louisiana Area Personal Property members who have going with gusto into the Historical Museum, located at 304 Georgia St., in Louisiana, will open endorsed and have future. It was rewarding its doors to the public for the first AUCTION been promoting more and refreshing to hear our time in over a year from 10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. visibility and recogni- JIM ARICO, MAYOR future young adults shar- 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to drop Saturday, May 29, 2021 CITY OF BOWLING GREEN in to see the changes to displays and tion for the airport and ing these concepts, in the additions to the collection. As al- 16433 Bus. Hwy. 61 N. - New London its growth. midst of our society’s “Me-first, ways, there is no admittance fee for Household, Misc. & Collectibles the museum. Tractor, Boat & Misc. Adopting a Project in Bowling angry” culture. On May 30: Cannon Dam Opry, Green is growing in participation I have been writing about the ad- Jct. 154 and 19, Perry. Show time, 2 Tools & Misc. p.m. Donations at the door, In con- Auctioneer’s Note: Nice sale, Many items not listed. owners moving to smaller and completed endeavors. Second vantages of small-town business cert Ascension Quartet. home. Baptist Church Men’s Ministry will owners verses franchise busi- On May 31: Louisville Cemetery If you have health concerns bring your own PPE, & practice social distancing be providing service to help a home- nesses. Another advantage is that Association meeting at Louisville TERMS: Cash or good check with proper ID • Lunch Served Church at 6 p.m. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS owner tear down a shed. Anne’s local owners and managers under- On June 6: The annual meeting of ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER ADVERTISING LUNCH WILL BE SERVED Anchor has had a tremendous out- stand the needs and desires of their the Noix Creek Cemetery Associa- www.harlowauctions.com pouring of volunteers to clean, paint, local citizens. (our all ages). Where tion will be held at the Elmwood Community Church (formerly the repair, and improve their new home. larger nationally owned businesses Elmwood Presbyterian Church) at 2 We have received compliments are run corporately and do not al- p.m. Please plan to attend. from neighboring town’s citizens ways understand their local commu- coming into the city and comment- nities they serve. Home-grown ing on how good Bowling Green is locals challenge each other to be in- looking. Many thanks to Tony Wind- novative and competitive while try- miller, our code and ordinance en- ing to keep prices low. forcer and our city police who are Reminders: the city swimming enforcing our city codes and seek- pool opens May 29 at noon. The ing out drug users and shutting VFW is having a Memorial Day pa- them down. Our fire department has rade on Monday, May 31 starting at been amazing in dealing with small the Square and progressing to the fires in Bowling Green in response Memorial Gardens Cemetery. On time and helping neighboring town- June 2, the Second Baptist Church ships as well. Thanks to all those is hosting a free Community Dinner that are helping to make our town a from 5-6 p.m., at 319 West Church better place to live and grow. Street in Bowling Green. The Her- I am still asked repeatedly how itage Festival event committee of things are progressing with “Wel- the Bowling Green Chamber of come to Bowling Green” road signs. 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McCarthy, 5, Rebecca Grace Marie Online condolences may be left at Sheets, 12, and Olivia Deeanna Chan- www.bibbveach.com. tal McCarthy, 6; brothers, Nathan DavidA celebration Sidwell of life service for Lane, Josh Lane, Chris Lane, and David Sidwell will be held Thursday William Lane; sisters, Trisha Row- Jimmie Lee at 5 p.m., at Bibb-Veach Funeral land and Caitlin Stovall; and many Home in Bowling Green. nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, RathburnJimmie Lee Rathburn, 77, of Everyone who knew himis wel- cousins, great-nieces, and great- House Springs died Saturday, April come to attend and to celebrate his life nephews. 24, 2021 at his home. and the memories he left behind. She was preceded in death by her Memorial visitation was held Sat- grandmother, Betty Dee Jones; her urday from 1 p.m. until the time of the parents; and a nephew, Sabastion service at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mor- Thomas Lane. tuary in Cedar Hill. Honey Shuck Memorials may be made to the He was born Oct. 20, 1943 in Van- Rev. Marvin ‘Butch’ Donald Eugene family in care of Bibb-Veach Funeral dalia to John William and Lula B. Lea Homes and Crematory, 606 W. Main Rathburn . He was united in marriage Honey Shuck,To Open the restored home Davis ‘Donnie’ Johns St., Bowling Green, MO 63334. to Elmary Yvonne Haggard on Feb. 4, The Rev. Marvin “Butch” Davis, Donald Eugene “Donnie” Johns, Online condolences may be made of Congressman and Speaker of the 76, of Eolia died Thursday, May 13, II, 57, of rural Pleasant Hill, Ill., Sat- 2971. at www.bibbveach.com. Survivors include one granddaugh- U.S. House of Representatives 2021 at the Harry S Truman Memo- urday, May 15, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Champ Clark, will open to visitors Hospital in St. Louis. ter, Allysa Dunnegan and four sib- rial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. lings, Everett Theodore Rathburn, on Friday, June 4. Home going services were held at Funeral services were held Thurs- day at 2 p.m., at the Nebo Community Ellen Marie “Sis” Flynn, William Honey Shuck has been closed to 11 a.m., Saturday at the Nazarene Club Gymnasium conducted by Glen Ashley “Buz” Rathburn, John Leroy visitors since March 2020. Church in Bowling Green with the Hickerson and David Land. Burial “Roy” Rathburn; one daughter, An- A brief opening ceremony will be Rev. Payton Parker andthe Rev. El- followed at the Nebo Cemetery. gela Dunnegan and husband, Dou- held at 10 a.m., on Friday, June 4. liott Parker officiating. Burial was at Visitation was Wednesday from 5- glas, of Cedar Hill; one grandson, The winner of the Champ Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 8 p.m., at the Lummis Funeral Home Cody James Dunnegan; along with Clark/Eleanor Schewe Scholarship, Visitation was from 4-7 p.m., Fri- in Pleasant Hill. numerous extended family and Claire Graver, will be present to ac- day at the Bibb-Veach Funeral Home Donnie was born Sept. 19, 1963 in friends. cept the scholarship. & Crematory in Bowling Green. Jerseyville, Ill., a son of Donald Eu- He was a Van-Far graduate with Tours of Honey Shuck will be Butch was born July 4, 1944 in gene “Gene” and Shirley L. Powell the class of 1961. Jim was a proud available that day or by contacting Quincy, Ill., to Eugene Davis and Johns. He married Carolyn M. Watts Navy Veteran, serving his country 1961-64. He enjoyed working in his a member of the board at 473-470- Eileen Douglass. He was the first- on May 21, 1980 in Bowling Green. 4750. She survives. yard, gardening and mowing the born child to this union and as a lawn. He took great care of his family, young child was affectionately given Donnie was a self-employed In- dian artifacts and antiques dealer and friends and neighbors. He would keep the nickname ‘Butch’. While still an was also a commercial fisherman. an eye out in his community making infant the family moved to Bowling He enjoyed hunting for Indian ar- sure everyone was taken care of. He Green. He was the apple of their eyes tifacts, fishing, trapping and was an EverettEverett Elliott Elliott Lovell, 85, Lovell of Bowl- had a personality and sense of humor and they would always proudly tell avid duck and goose hunter. He was a ing Green died Wednesday, May 19, that brought smiles and laughter to the story of how he won the first baby very proud supporter of the Nebo 2021 at his home. everyone he met. Our Fax contest at the Pike County Fair. His community and was currently serving Funeral services for Everett were Some of his fondest memories are beloved baby sister would not arrive as the president of the Nebo Commu- Monday at 10 a.m., at Bibb-Veach those of his family’s camping trips for sixteen years, so to say that he had nity Club. Most importantly, he was a Funeral Homes & Crematory in throughout the years. He and his wife, a ‘cherished’ childhood would be an true family man and always loved the Bowling Green with Pastor Mike Elmary, spent much time traveling to- understatement. time spent with his children and Dallas officiating. Burial was in gether. He was a loving husband, grandchildren. Green Lawn Cemetery with full mil- wonderful father, devoted grandfa- Number Is Butch attended Bowling Green R- ther, proud uncle and a dedicated 1 schools and graduated with the class Donnie was a long-time and active itary honors. member of the Calvary Gospel Visitation was Sunday from 3-7 friend and neighbor. He will be fondly of 1961. Although he did not partici- Church in Summer Hill and was in- p.m., at the funeral home. remembered and dearly missed by all pate in school athletics, he was a fan strumental in establishing the “Dog- Everett was born in Cyrene on who knew and loved him. of all sports. He was particularly an house” Youth Center in Nebo. March 16, 1936 to Claude Mitchell He is preceded in death by, his par- enthusiastic fan in support of his chil- ents. 324-6111 Survivors include his wife, Car- and Margaret Virginia Smith Lovell. dren and anyone that was a Bowling olyn M. Johns of rural Pleasant Hill; He was united in marriage to Carley Green Bobcat. his mother, Shirley Johns of Nebo, Jean Lovell on May 9, 1969 at the After high school Butch chose to Ill.; four children, Donnie Gene Johns Methodist Church in Vandalia. She VFWThe Auxiliary Post to VFW 2173 Post 2173 Auxiliarystalled. Plans were Meetsmade for Buddy serve his country by joining the III and wife, Elisabeth of Louisiana, preceded him in death on Oct. 7, Andrea Howard and husband, Aaron 2019. met on Thursday, May 14 at the Van- Poppy distribution uptown and Me- United States Navy. He served in the dalia Area Historical Society Ge- morial Day flag placement at the early part of the Vietnam War era and of Elsberry, Johnathan Johns and Everett was raised in Cyrene and wife, Christina of Nebo, Ill., and Faith attended Cyrene School. He gradu- nealogy Room. Social distancing Vandalia City Cemetery, the Ever- was trained as a boatswains mate. was observed as well as optional green Memorial Gardens and the Upon being honorably discharged, he Goewey and husband, Braden of ated Bowling Green High School in Nebo, Ill., 10 grandchildren, Chloe, 1954. While in school, Everett was facemasks. President Victoria Shaw Farber Cemetery. returned home and found that a child- Addisyn, Hattie, Johnathan, Emilie, very active in the FFA. After gradua- called the 7 p.m., meeting to order. Closing ceremonies were ob- hood friend had grown to become the Malachi, Bridger, Mackenzie, Natalie tion, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Opening ceremonies were observed. served. The meeting was adjourned woman he wanted to marry. and Charlee Jean; two brothers, Eddie sonar specialist aboard the USS The April minutes were approved at 8:15 p.m. On April 17, 1966 Butch married Johns of Pleasant Hill, Ill., and Kevin Saufley from 1954-59. Upon return- as read. The treasurer's report was The seven members attending Ernestine C. Shepherd. This union Johns of Nebo, Ill.; a sister, Becky ing home from the Navy, Everett given and filed for audit. The were Joy Davis, Val Galloway, Judy was blessed with three children, Tracy Johns of Barry, Ill.; and numerous worked at Missouri Hatchery with his May/June General Orders from the Hull, Ruth Miller, Lionel Shaw, and Anderson of Madison, Ala., Shelly nieces and nephews. father and later took ownership. He Department of Missouri President Victoria Shaw. Parker and husband, Elliott of Okla- Donnie was preceded in death by later moved the business and changed were read along with thank you The next scheduled auxiliary homa City, Okla., and Travis Davis his father and a sister, Pam Howland. the name to Producers Farm Supply. Memorials may be made to the In 1999, he retired to care for Carley. notes from the National Home and meeting is Thursday, June 10, at the and wife, Deborah of McKinney, the Paul Galloway family. Genealogy Center on Main Street. Texas; eight grandchildren, Austin Nebo Community Club or to the Dog- Everett was a lifetime member of house Youth Center. the VFW #5553 in Bowling Green, During the business meeting the The time of the meeting will be 7 Anderson, Aaron Anderson, Elliott officers for 2021-2022 were in- p.m. Parker III and wife, Iesha, Payton Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant where he had served as Commander Hill is handling the arrangements. for several years, a trustee, and also Parker and wife, Tahvia, Sheridan served on the Funeral Honors Board. Parker, Sterling Davis, S’mone Davis, Everett was also involved in the com- Olivia McKee; and one great-grand- munity, serving on the High-Rise Antioch Cemetery Association Meeting daughter, Nyla Coats. Board and sponsoring his grandchil- On July 29, 2003, he was preceded dren’s sports teams. He loved to play The annual meeting of the Antioch in death by his beloved Ernestine, but pitch and cribbage every Monday Cemetery Association will be held at the later found love again and on July 7, night at the VFW. 2005 married Lynn P. Douglas. To Some of his favorite pastimes were Antioch Church on Monday, May 31 at 2 this union his family grew again by fishing and watching basketball; es- adding a daughter, April Hunter and pecially his granddaughter, Brandi’s p.m. husband, Lee of Eolia; a son, Zach team. He was also a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Mizzou sports. Those interested are encouraged to at- Douglas and April Black of Winfield; Everett was a member of the grandchildren, Aushontae Douglas, Methodist Church with Carley for tend. Ashlyn Hunter, and Kingston Dou- over 50 years, and most recently a glas. member of the Refuge Church. He Also surviving include sisters-in- thought manners were very impor- law who are very close, Linda Shep- tant, and always said a prayer before herd and Robyn (Calvin) every meal. Shepherd-Miles; brother-in-law Everett is survived by daughters, Donations Accepted Daniel Robinson; and a host of Pam Tipton of Curryville and Lori nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Sarah Sheets Ann Kottwitz of Bowling Green; Mowing season has started. As we He was preceded in death by his Sarah Elizabeth Sheets, 32, of grandchildren, Brandi Tipton-Smith parents; wife; and two sisters, Denise, Hannibal died Wednesday, May 12, and Greg Tipton II; great-grandchil- remember our loved ones at Ever- 2021. dren, Jacob Tipton, Jaelyn Smith, and who passed in infancy and Debra Brody Tipton; and special cousins, Davis-Robinson. Cremation rites are under the di- green Memorial Gardens Cemetery rection of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes Tom Smith, Mike Smith, Leo Kerns, Being an active father was his and Crematory in Bowling Green. Bill Kerns, Faye Inlow, Bob Hicker- greatest pleasure and he made sure Sarah was born Oct. 8, 1988 in son, and Jim Lovell. this Memorial Day, please consider a that his children always new that they Fairbanks, Alaska to William Milton He was preceded in death by his were his pride and joy. Though Butch Lane and Cynthia Dee Jones. parents; wife; son-in-law, Greg Tipton donation for the mowing expenses. had three children, he lovingly “fa- Sarah relocated to Missouri in on Dec.19, 2020, and great-grand- thered” many by being a special step- 1994. Her greatest passions, besides daughter, Abigale Tipton on Nov. 3, Donations may be sent to: Evergreen father, grandfather, uncle, older her kids, were music, art, poetry, and 2011. brother, and mentor to an enumerable writing. Sarah enjoyed collecting Pallbearers were Tom Smith, Mike Memorial Gardens Cemetery P.O. amount of people. many things. She truly loved nature; Smith, Junior Hubert, Tom Stewart, During Butch’s working years he especially rocks. She was a member Doug Lovell, and Rick Lovell. Hon- Box 141 Vandalia, MO 63382. began at Louisiana Plastic and later of God’s Gathering Place in Frank- orary pallbearers were Milford Shep- spent 36 years at the Harbison-Walker ford. Sarah’s greatest accomplishment hard, John Dikeman, Joann Eibert, Brick Plant in Vandalia where he re- tired in 2002. Vandalia Cemetery Association Butch accepted Christ as a young man and later accepted his call to MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM ministry at his beloved family church The cemetery association will host the annual Memo- Memorial Day White Rose Missionary Baptist. He became ordained and his first assign- rial Day program on May 31 at 10 a.m., at the ceme- ment was to pastor New Jerusalem tery. Members from Vandalia and surrounding Tabernacle of Praise where he and his communities will gather to remember our loved ones, Singing wife proudly shared the love of Christ. He later answered the call to honor our veterans and celebrate our country. The return to his childhood church, White public is invited and encouraged to attend. Seating Rose, as it’s pastor. His ministry and Monday, May 31 passion for sharing the love of Christ will be available. In the case of rain, the program will 10 a.m.-4 p.m. could be seen in all areas of his life be moved to the Modern Maturity building. but particularly in his love of uplifting people and in singing the gospel. He Donations All Day Singing With Dinner was a talented singer and was well Donations are a vital part of the continued upkeep known for his renditions of Jesus On The Grounds At Noon Dropped the Charges and His Eye is and care of the facility. The Association appreciates On the Sparrow. all donations and memorials. The Cemetery office will Old Paths Serving as pallbearers were Aaron Anderson, Austin Anderson, Sterling be open during the holiday weekend to assist visitors (Siloam Church) Davis, Elliott Parker III, Maurice and accept donations. All donations to the Vandalia Bible Church Conley, and Justin Robinson. Serving County Road 410 - 9 miles S. of Bowling Green off Hwy. Y as honorary pallbearers were Ralph Cemetery are tax deductible. Reynolds, Leonard Bragg, Chris Everyone Welcome Redd, Cecil Elder, Jamie Wheeler, Flower Removal and William Wheeler. Memorial Day flowers on graves in the mowing path Bring Casserole & Dessert To Share! Memorials may be made to the White Rose Baptist Church. need to be removed by Sunday, June 6, 2021 so that Website www.stlfasola.org - Contact Online condolences may be left at mowing can resume on Monday, June 7. Tommy Schultz 337-303-4120 or 324-6720 www.bibbveach.com. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, May 25, 2021 • Page 5 Community News
Canoeing Teams Attempt MississippiLouis Speed area. Record Joel Ford of Maryland and Adam Macht of Minnesota round out the four-member team who take turns sleeping in shifts which have helped set the possible record-breaking pace. The team paddles their 23-foot custom-made Wenonah MN 4 canoe both day and night with as few stops as possible. They’ll have to keep any stops short and rotate positions and take breaks while on the move if they want to break the Guinness World record. While not onboard, another Mis- souri native, Dana Kee of Columbia is standing by as a backup paddler along with a team of support staff. Members of the canoeing team, Mississippi Speed Record, Scott Miller and Adam Team MSR’s support crew has three Three Generations Macht of Minnesota along with Joel Ford of Maryland, and Perry Whitaker of St. supports with them on the water Three generations of the Kirklink family served their country in the United States Louis race under the Champ Clark Bridge as they attempt to set a new Guinness helping guide them along and a land Army and are now members of The American Legion Post 370 in Louisiana. Below World Record. crew of 15 people that supply them left to right are; J.D. Kirklink, Jim Kirklink and Brian Kirklink. Two different teams of canoeists over, until my daughter Casey said, with food and water. embarked this May to break the “Let’s do the Mississippi. Let’s get While the MMZero team slipped Guinness World Record for the that record back!” past the area quietly, Louisiana and Jay Hurd Tree Service fastest paddle down the estimated With little fanfare (the team's so- area residents stood at the riverfront 2,350 miles of the Mississippi River cial media page only has 466 fol- to watch and cheer on the four men Eolia • 573-470-1929 from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mex- lowers), the four-person team of as they raced under the new Champ proudly presents ico. MMZero (KJ, Casey, along with Clark Bridge. Unfortunately, a pass- Like many other records, it has Bobby Johnson and Rod Price) and ing barge forced the team closer to been broken several times in the last a large support team reclaimed that the Illinois side of the river as they Mattilynn 50 years. The previous was set in record on May 10, 2021, at 17 days continued downriver. May of 2003 by Bob Bradford and and 20 hours. Thanks to the team’s Facebook West Clark Eid at 18 days, 4 hours, and 51 They may not hold on to the title page with nearly 6,000 followers, Mattilynn West is the daughter of Mandy minutes. for long. fans are treated to exciting videos as West-Tenhulzen. She plans to attend St. That was the record until now. Just as MMZero reached their the team tackled the Chain of Rocks Charles Community College to become an The two-person team of KJ Mill- goal, another team – Mississippi rapids and some of the beautiful OB-GYN or NICU nurse. hone and Steve Eckelkamp set a Speed Record (MSR) – was on day scenes the river has to offer. record in 1980 for completing the ar- six of their attempt. When asked on a Facebook Q&A duous journey in 35 days, 11 hours, The team led by Scott Miller of session if they held their breaths and 27 minutes which held for four Minneapolis, Minnesota swept past through the Chain of Rocks rapids, years. Millhone attempted to break Ashburn, Louisiana, and Clarksville the crew jokingly answered, “We the record again in 2018 but was un- last Thursday. Initially behind aren’t sure, but the team did request successful after a teammate’s son schedule due to bad weather and new underwear after.” needed emergency surgery. rough waters, the determined team Those interested in following Hall Hauling That attempt might have been quickly caught up and as of this MSR’s trek downriver and attempt to break MMZero’s tentative Guin- Troy • 636-528-0779 Millhone’s last until his 20-year-old writing are seven hours ahead of the proudly presents daughter, Casey Millhone, encour- tentative world record pace. ness World Record can find more in- aged him to try again. Veteran kayaker and canoeist formation on their website “When Steve Eckelkamp and I from St. Louis, Perry Whitaker, is https://www.mississippis- Avery set this record in 1980, it was the be- also on board as part of MSR’s pad- peedrecord.com or their social ginning of the life I’d always hoped dling team. According to MSR’s media pages. Hall for,” Millhone is quoted on their website, Whitaker has completed the For more information on team team website. “One filled with ad- Missouri River 340-mile race twelve MMZero, visit https://www. Avery Hall is the son of Jason and Lynn venture. When he died in 2017, I times and is considered an expert on mmzero.org or their social media Hall. He plans to attend the University of thought my adventuring days were the Mississippi River in the St. pages. Missouri-Columbia to major in agricul- tural systems management. Bowling Green Adds Pafford New Harmony Cemetery Logan To FootballBY BRICE J. CHANDLER Coachinghim about the possibility Staff of him helping Hall STAFF WRITER as a paid Assistant Coach,” Chance con- Association To Hold Logan Hall is the daughter of Rob and The Bowling Green R-1 School Dis- tinued. “We feel like Noah is going to be Suzanne Hall. She plans to attend South- trict announced last week that they have a great up-and-coming young coach and east Missouri State University-Springfield added Noah Pafford to their football we are excited that he will be joining the coaching staff. TheAnnual annual meeting Meeting of the New to major in early childhood education. Bobcat coaching staff next year.” Harmony Cemetery Association As a 2018 Bowling Green graduate, In his new role at Bowling Green, Pafford was a highlighted player for the will be held at the church on Sun- Coach Pafford will be working with the day, June 6th, at 11:15 a.m., follow- Bobcats on the field and the court. quarterbacks and defensive backs as Pafford volunteered on the staff last ing the worship service at 9 a.m., Coach Chinn helms the Bobcats on the and Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. season which ended with a 7-4 record gridiron for his second year as head after barely being ousted by Monroe City A carry-in meal (meat and drinks football coach. provided) will be held at noon with in the semifinals of the state tournament. “We are really excited with the addi- “Noah spent last year as a volunteer members of the VFW Post from tion of Noah Pafford to the football Bowling Green as our guests. A coach in football and basketball,” Bowl- coaching staff in the full-time role,” ing Green Athletic Director, Matt Chance memorial service for veterans Coach Chinn told the Tribune. “He vol- buried in the cemetery will be held said about hiring Pafford. “He was not unteered for us last season and did a We Welcome Your following the meal at 1 p.m. Mem- paid but wanted to help out and gain ex- great job, and I know that he will do a perience as he finished up his teaching bers of the VFW will participate in great job again this year for us. Not only this service. degree. We waited until our teaching does he have a firm understanding of staff was filled for next year, and we still Flags will be placed on each vet- the game on both sides of the football, eran's grave prior to the Memorial had an opening in football with the res- but he also does a great job building re- Local News weekend and will remain for the ignation of Austin Leake.” lationships with the players. He does a According to Chance, Pafford’s vol- service on Sunday, June 6. There fantastic job making connections with are a total of 44 veterans buried at unteer work for the school district made the players and gets them to believe in him an ideal candidate for the position. New Harmony - 15 Civil War, 3 what we are doing and executing it at a Spanish-American War, 4 World “We were very happy with the job high level. We are very happy with this Noah did as a volunteer and approached War I, 11 World II, 2 Korean War, 4 hire!” Vietnam Conflict, and 5 who have served in various branches. The cemetery association is re- questing that all grave decorations CALL 324-6111 be removed by Saturday, July 10. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the services/activities on that day. Donations for the TO PLACE cemetery may be sent to Marion Branstetter, 6219 Pike 9, Frankford, MO 63441. Donations are the main source of YOUR ADS income to maintain the cemetery in The staffTHANK and students at Our Lady YOU of Good Success Acad- the excellent condition it is in cur- emy would like to thank the following businesses for their do- rently. nation to our 2021 Jog-A-Thon fundraiser. With your help we were able to achieve our fundraising goal! Your generosity is Vandalia Area greatly appreciated, and we thank you for your support. Young Enterprises Inc. Northcutt-Waymore Farms Braungardt Ag Services Fire Mountain Gems & Beans Historical Society Geeding Construction Byerly RV A Picture Worth Bowling Green Vet Clinic Great River Road Bed & Breakfast A $25 Gift Card Missouri 47 West Trailer Sales Klingner & Associates P.C. Louisiana Area Historical Museum Greg’s Glass Clint Bowen Construct LLC President Judy Schmidt holds a photo Advanced Eye Care Muehring Trucking Service that’s part of a contest the facility is Bi-Centennial Quilt Ingram Plumbing Inc. Mennemeyer Orthodontics sponsoring for its summer opening, Carter Family Chiropractic Brown’s Auto Body Services which takes place May 29. The photo, Peoples Bank & Trust Chiropractic Health Center - donated by Dean and Juanita Thomas, Display & Quilt Show Thornhill Towing Dr. Eric Gearing was taken at the Louisiana Masonic Mountain Top Motor Co. Eisenbath Auto & Supply Temple in the 1930s and featured local G&K Construction Twin City Bowl children. The museum is giving a $25 - 1-5 p.m. Weber Automotive Sullivan Excavation Inc. gasoline gift card to the person who can Saturday, May 29 correctly identify the most children by the Bowling Green Lumber The Mercantile Bank numbers that appear next to them. En- Baptist Church Community Center Customer Direct Abel Oil Co. tries may be made in person or mailed State Farm - Paul Schuchard Five Star Concrete to the museum at 304 Georgia Street, & VAHS Museum Brown’s Smokehouse & Meats Eagle Business Products Louisiana, Mo., 63353. Hours for the B&B Automotive County Market Pharmacy season are 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays - 1-5 p.m. Orf Construct Inc. Witte Brothers starting May 29. Sunday, May 30 Fuerst Avenue Salon Community State Bank Xpert Group Contracting & Roofing Bank of Louisiana VAHS Museum Wayne B. Smith Inc. BG Tire & Auto Put Our Dedication of the Christian Electrical Contractors Twin Pike Roastery Bank of Old Monroe Trailerman Trailers Charlene Teague Butler & Tomko Aggro Termite & Pest Control Classifieds To Musterman Fab Inc. Louisiana Carquest Troy Chiropractic Sun Windows Genealogy Center Watts Copy Systems Lomax Trucking Work For You Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners Sparks Heating & Cooling 1 p.m., on Sunday, May 30 THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, May 25, 2021 • Page 6 Community News BRAYDEN Pike Health Dept., Home Health, Hospice Teams Up Continued from front page “He fell into second or third for a little while,” Chance said. “But had 10 or 11 of the best holes I’ve Pike County HealthWith Department Columbiadoes Vet not Center have these services avail- ever seen.” Home Health & Hospice and the able locally, so the Mobile Vet Cen- Buffington maintained his focus Columbia Vet Center are teaming up ter being able to visit our community and played consistently shooting for to bring help directly to veterans. and provide that same level of serv- par on 11 holes and putting in four The Mobile Vet Center or MVC, ice to our local veterans is a wonder- birdies during the round. a 37-foot-long vehicle, will be in the ful to have.” Said Tracy Brookshier, That consistency brought a finish PCHD parking lot on Thursday, Marketing Coordinator for PCHD. with the lowest swing count of the June 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This Veterans can stop at the Mobile round and the match. partnership makes it an easy way to Center for information about veteran His golf swing is something he’s bring help to veterans who don’t live benefits, free dog tags, counseling worked on since an early age. close to an office where help is read- for bereavement, marriage or family. “My dad was the one who first ily available. As well as suicide prevention refer- showed me what a golf club was,” "We are a rural community that rals and much more. Buffington said. “He always had them laying around the house. I al- ways just wanted to pick one up and swing it around.” His father was part of the audi- Raintree Arts Scholarship ence at the course that day and ac- During BGHS's graduation week Debbie Ingram, of the Raintree Arts Council, cording to Brayden, “he was pretty presented Bowling Green High School students with art scholarships. Shelby Cohea shocked by the win.” was awarded a $500 Jamie McIllory Memorial art supply scholarship and Shay “He knew I had it in me, but he Rohn a $100 "For Art's Sake" award. Pictured from left: Shelby Cohea, Debbie In- didn’t know after the start of the sec- gram, and Shay Rohn. ond round,” he explained. “I was on the sixteenth or seventeenth hole when I knew I had it.” Curryville Presbyterian Church “He’s a team player and a great individual to have on the team,” Head Golf Coach, Ryan Schlender Free said. Ultimately, Buffington hopes to play collegiate golf but is undecided Carry-Out Only where he will attend. Until then, look for Brayden to eagerly defend his titles next season. Community Dinner Wednesday, June 2 Branstetter Acknowledged THE 5-6:30 p.m. Duey "Dude" Branstetter was acknowledged for 70 years of membership in Please join us as we share Louisiana Elks Lodge #791. Dude was the Exalted Ruler in 1960-61 and elected to life membership in 2002 after attaining his 50 years the year before. Dude was born in Louisiana in 1929 and graduated from Louisiana High School in 1947. A PEOPLE’S our blessings with you United States Marine Veteran, Dude subsequently worked for Missouri Edison/Ameren for more than 40 years, retiring in 1990. He has been active in the community for many years, involved with the Louisiana Rotary Club, American Le- RIBUNE gion Post 370, the Pike County Country Club and a lifetime member of the First T Christian Church as well as his membership in Lodge #791. He was married to Card Of Thanks Sarah Jane Reed Branstetter for more than 60 years until her passing in 2017. Mis- The area’s only souri Elks Association President John Rinehart presented Dude with a resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives at the Lodge May 14, 2021. Pictured The family of Doris Ann Miller wishes to ex- are President Rinehart, Dude Branstetter, Dr. Rob Hunter (son-In-law) and Debra locally-owned & press their appreciation more than words can Hunter (daughter) operated fully express. It made our hearts lighter know- We Welcome Your ing she was blessed with your friendships. OATSOATS Transit isNews open for regular Local News newspaper Many thanks to Ryan Bibb and Bibb-Veach transportation service, however face masks are required on the bus due funeral home for the awesome services. Pastor to COVID-19. Mark West of Second Baptist Church for his While many areas have done away with their mask ordinance, touching memorial service. The ladies of Sec- OATS Transit follows Federal Tran- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING sit Administration requirements, Notice is given that a public hearing will be held by ond Baptist Church for the wonderful luncheon. which means face masks must be the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bowling Green, Everyone who gave donations, flowers, food, worn on public transit through Sept. 13. Missouri on Thursday, June 10 at 5:30 P.M. at Bowling cards, and all words of comfort. Please call the OATS Transit of- Green City Hall, 16 West Church Street, Bowling fice at 660-415-0901 or 800-654- Your support at this difficult time gave great 6287 to schedule a ride or find out Green, Missouri concerning the rezoning of property comfort to all our family. about service in your area. Visit our located at 703 N. Bus. Hwy. 61 from B-1 Busi- website at www.oatstransit.org and click on the bus schedules tab for ness Highway to R-4 High Density Multiple- Malarie Schuckenbrock-Kallash & John & Family your county to see the full schedule. Family Dwelling; and property located at Champ Clark OATS Transit is available to the and Sharry Street from B-1 Business Highway to R-4 Maricia Luebrecht & Family rural general public of any age, sen- iors, and individuals with disabili- High Density Multiple-Family Dwelling. ties. We also contract with a number Marilyn & Roy Behlmann & Family of agencies to serve their clients. City of Bowling Green, Missouri OATS Transit will not be operat- Mike & Megan Miller & Family ing on Monday, May 31 due to the Linda Luebrecht, City Clerk Memorial Day holiday. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Classifieds Tuesday, May 25, 2021 • Page 7 All classified ads are payable in advance. 30-cents per word, $3 minimum. Deadline: Monday at noon. GARAGE SALES NO HUNTING/ SERVICES SERVICES ART’S FLEA MARKET - Fur- TRESPASSING MOWING, landscaping, tree NAME DOILIES - Hand cro- niture, tools, misc., Bus. 54 W., NO TRESPASSING - 109 N. trimming & removal, power wash- cheted by Ann Hecox. Make great HELP WANTED Bowling Green, 573-470-6837. Jefferson, Vandalia. Private prop- ing, gravel hauling, farm clean up, personal gifts. 217-656-3654 an- Looking for partime Open Monday-Saturday, 9-4; erty, no trespassing. Violators tilling, misc. labor for hire, 573- [email protected]. (tf) energetic person able to Sunday, 1-4 p.m. procecuted. (x8-27) 470-1067 or 573-591-2295. (x6- lift 65 lbs for light manu- BAKE & YARD SALE - Rain or 25) KUYKENDALL FARM SERV- facturing work $15 per shine, Saturday, 18145 Hwy. M., NO HUNTING or trespassing, ICES, LLC - maintenance, prop- hour Curryville. Schwartz General Murry Shepherd Farms. Violators BETTS EXCAVATING - Dozer, erty maintenance, mowing, 15 Applicants are subject Store. Fisher heating stove, heat- backhoe, bobcat, ponds, clearing, years experience. 573-470-9416. will be prosecuted. Not responsi- to background check ing stove w/jackeet, 8’ golding ta- ble for injuries. (10-20) basements, gravel hauling & bles, mattress covers, blankets, more. Reasonable rates. 754- AD DEADLINE FOR and drug screening games, kerosene lamps, books, NO HUNTING or trespassing 2371. (tf) 6-1-2021 PAPER Call 636-625-1900 dishes, Depression dishes, on land owned by Orey and Eliz- 2 P.M., THURSDAY skates, toys, 2 electric New abeth Shepherd. Violators will be B&J SEPTIC PUMPING - Home sewing machines, 1 prosecurted. Not responsible for Commercial or residential, septic REQUESTING BIDS w/stand, several baskets (similar accidents. (11-10) pumping & repair, sewer augering to Longaberger) & Misc. & repair, grease trap pumping Bowling Green R-I School District requests bids HELP WANTED and porta potty rentals. Butch for the construction of a storage building. Bid MOBILE HOMES DRUMP TRUCK driver. Must Menne, 573-384-5536. (tf) specifications are available at the Superinten- USED DOUBLEWIDE - have CDL. Mahar Trucking. Call dent’s Office, 700 W Adams St., Bowling Green, DUTCH. Amish built in Indiana, Joe, 573-470-9000 to apply. (x4- BROWN’S SEPTIC PUMPING MO 63334 Contact Steve Hunter, Assistant Su- excellent condition, 3 bed., 2 28) - Commercial or residential, perintendent at 573-324-5441. Sealed bids due portable toilet rental, job sites, bath. FINANCING. Call for info by May 26, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. EOE 573-249-3333, marktwain mobile- SERVICES special events, auctions. Brown’s homes.com. (tf) GEEKY HILLBILLY COM- Septic Pumping, 206 Brown PUTER SERVICES LLC - B.G. Lane, Louisiana, 754-5812. (tf) I BUY . . . . . used mobile computer repair & recycling, 573- CALL 324-6111 Public Auction homes. Call or text 573-338-6250 567-6164. (tf) or email TO PLACE YOUR ADS 901 Tennessee - Louisiana [email protected]. (tf) Saturday, May 29 - 10 a.m. Household & Collectibles: Leather inlay drop leaf coffee table, wingback FOR RENT chair, library table, antique globe lamp, Lots of wall art, very ornate hanging brass oil lamp, claw foot settee, end tables, lead crystal lamps, loveseat with SELF-STORAGE - In Van- claw feet, bookshelves, antique stereoscope, old brass scales, porcelain doll, dalia. Units in 3 sizes - 10x20, Victorian style chairs with casters, Cherrywood China hutch, Beautiful burl wood 10x10, and 8x10. L&S Storage, *Landscape maintenance / Install Serving dining pedestal table with leaves and 8 chairs including 6 side chairs and 2 captain chairs, Homer Laughlin china, Krautheim Selb Bavaria Belrose china, 573-248-4563. (tf) *Land Clearing/ Brush/ Tree Removal Commercial & *Excavating/ Drainage/ Erosion table linens, buffet, wall mirrors, antique oak high chair, small drop leaf wooden Residential kitchen table with 4 chairs, Anchor Hocking measuring cups, Pampered chef MODERN MATURITY BUILD- *Forestry Mulching bowls, stainless mixing bowls, premium Saltine cracker tin, pitcher, various ING - Vandalia - Family reunion, *Demolition/ storm Clean up kitchen dishes, Keurig machine, kitchen utensils, knives, toaster, Corel dishes, pots and pans, baking pans, storage shelves, towels, step stool, wine bottle, shower, birthday. Call Art Wiser, *Yard Renovation 573-213-9259 VHS cabinet, VHS movies, various home décor, entertainment cabinet, Wii, 594-3224. Memberships avail- mantle clock, brass candlesticks, parlor couch, step back shelf, round marble able. (tf) top table, gentlemen’s dresser with mirror, lots of Little Golden Books, antique ¾ bed with full size box springs and mattress, bed steps, humidor box, oak FOR SALE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS shelf, oak wall mirror, pineapple 4 post twin beds, record chest, LP records, Bowling Green R-I School District requests bids old dresser with marble inlay and oval mirror, king size bed with headboard, GUNS, switchblades, ammuni- for the construction of a maintenance building. dresser with mirror, chest of drawers, oak jewelry armoire, telephone seat, nightstand, sad iron #8, crutches, cookbooks, wooden office chair, double tion and reloading supplies. 573- Bid specifications are available at the Superinten- crockpot, puzzles, brass pheasant, misc. purses, 3 piece pink luggage set, old 470-9111 Mo. Firearms Co. dent’s Office, 700 W Adams St., Bowling Green, Oak Ironing board/step ladder folds 3 ways, Daisy BB gun, misc. crystal glass (c10-30) items, totes of TY Beanie babies, McDonald’s toys, ornate brass hanging lamp, MO 63334 Contact Steve Hunter, Assistant Su- wet suits, swimming toys, yard darts, Brand NEW picture frames, window AC, perintendent at 573-324-5441. Sealed bids due coolers, shadow boxes, teapots and more. Electric range, $175-$200; 3 Mower, Tools, & More: Weber BBQ grill and cooker, hose storage, yard orna- used dryers, $175-$200; Washer, by May 26, 2021 at 3 p.m. EOE ments, large wooden clamps, Craftsman 16-gal shop vacuum, aluminum ex- $200 & $250. Delivery available. tension ladder 26’, standoff, camping stove, hobby bench NIB, Cosco stepstool, Murray 5HP mower, 20V leaf blower, electric hedge trimmers, edger, rakes, Vandalia Firestone & Appliance, brooms, shovels, yard tools, storage totes, drill doctor, galvanized bucket, 594-6624. garage supplies, galvanized rinse tub, lawn chairs, 30qt turkey fryer ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Owners & auction personnel not responsible for accidents, nor for items lost or GOOD used tires, passenger & The Bowling Green R-I School District is accepting ap- stolen. Credit and debit cards are accepted with a 3.5% convenience fee being plications for bus drivers preferably with their Commercial added light truck, $15 & up. Vandalia Auctioneer’s Note: This is a good clean sale with some good Household and Firestone & Appliance, 594-6624. Driver’s License Class B with the passenger and school collectibles. We have more pictures online. Hope to see you on the 29th. Bill bus endorsements. District paid health insurance and sign METAL - We specialize in new on bonus available. Route pay is higher than adjacent dis- Owners: John & Jolene Murr pole buildings and new metal tricts. Interested candidates should contact the Superinten- AUCTIONEERS: BILL ALLEN house roofs and all buildings. Wa- dent’s Office, 700 W Adams, Bowling Green, MO (573) www.billallenauctionservice.com - Visit us on Auction Zip ID # 15431 gler Metals: 21764 Pike 409, 324-5441. BILL ALLEN AUCTION SERVICE - Bowling Green - 573-470-6565 Bowling Green. (tf) ‘
HYDRAULIC rock clearing rake, $1,500. 636-697-8499. (tf) REQUESTING BIDS Bowling Green R-I School District requests bids for HILLTOP FURNITURE & VA- the spraying of the roofs at the Bowling Green Cam- RIETY - Open every day except pus. Bid specifications are available at the Superin- Sunday & major holidays, 8 a.m.- tendent’s Office, 700 W Adams St., Bowling Green, 5 p.m., 7735 Pike 469, Curryville. MO 63334 Contact Steve Hunter, Assistant Superin- tendent at 573-324-5441. Sealed bids due by June11, CALL 324-6111 2021 at 3 p.m. EOE TO PLACE AN AD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JAY HURD Notice is given that a public hearing will be held by TREE SERVICE the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bowling Green, 485-2332 or Missouri on Thursday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m., at Bowl- 573-470-1929 ing Green City Hall, 16 West Church Street, Bowling FREE ESTIMATES - LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED Green, Missouri concerning the rezoning of property I.S.A. Certified Arborist On Staff located at 703 N. Bus. Hwy. 61 from B-1 Busi- Now accepting most major ness Highway to R-4 High Density Multiple- credit cards Family Dwelling; and property located at Champ Clark and Sharry Street from B-1 Business Highway to R-4 High Density Multiple-Family Dwelling. TOP SOIL City of Bowling Green, Missouri FILL DIRT Linda Luebrecht, City Clerk For Sale BID REQUEST Bowling Green R-I School District requests 754-5812 separate bids for: 1) construction of aroad at the Bowling Green Campus, 2) construction of a road We Buy at Frankford Elementary, 3) parking lot repair at Salvage Cars & Frankford Elementary, and 4) parking lot repair at Farm Equipment the Bowling Green Campus. Bid specifications Will Pick Up are available at the Superintendent’s Office, 700 W Adams St., Bowling Green, MO 63334. ContactSteve Hunter, Assistant Superintendent AutoBen’s Salvage at 573-324-5441. Sealed bids due by June11, 754-3265 or 754-0508 2021 at 3 p.m. EOE THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, May 25, 2021 • Page 10
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