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‘RuggedBY BRENT E NGELSouls’ hadSought traveled almost 700Almost miles to the with20 Henry, Years and sent someAgo of his CONTRIBUTING WRITER mouth of the Yellowstone River in ablest men to explore the Green The man for whom the Pike Wyoming, where he built a fort. River Valley of Wyoming. It would County town of Ashley is named Ashley left St. Louis in May 1822, be one of his best decisions. made a bold request almost two cen- but had to turn back when a keelboat Late Bloomer turies ago this month. overturned. After getting fresh sup- Unlike many of the people he It appeared in the St. Louis plies, he met Henry. would inspire, Ashley didn’t charge Gazette and Public Advertiser on An Indian attack that led to the into the wilderness. Feb. 13, 1822, and was addressed to deaths of 15 men from Ashley’s He was born in Virginia in 1778. “Enterprising Young Men.” party and financial troubles resulting Few records survive about what his- William Henry Ashley, a business from a lackluster harvest of animal torians have said was an unremark- entrepreneur and the lieutenant gov- hides forced a return to St. Louis in able family, but Ashley was smart ernor of Missouri, was looking for spring 1823. and determined. rugged souls who were willing to “Few individuals can be said to “Although possessing only a traverse the Missouri River and have exercised a greater influence rudimentary formal education, Ash- spend up to three years working the on the course of the fur trade of the ley learned to express himself well fur trade. Far West,” wrote historian Harvey in written English, which he com- The catch was that trappers would L. Carter. “His advertisements at- bined to advantage with his natural largely be on their own in what was tracted some of the ablest younger talents in math and bookkeeping, still an untamed, isolated and dan- men to the business and his own surveying, map making and geol- gerous land. success was a pattern for them to ogy, riding and shooting — all use- COII DeClue Honored At the time, the fur business emulate.” ful skills for his profession, even if On Tuesday, Feb. 2 NECC held an Award of Valor ceremony to recognize COII mostly involved large companies Author Philip F. Anschutz said they lacked the polish necessary to Corey DeClue. While driving off-duty on Oct. 8, 2019, Sgt. DeClue noticed a strug- from faraway places sending agents that in just four years, Ashley join the ranks of Virginia’s landed gle between a Pike County deputy and what appeared to be a suspect near thePike to deal with Indian tribes. Ashley “rewrote the several-centuries-old elite,” Anschutz wrote. County Fairgrounds. The sergeant stopped his car and assisted the deputy appre- and business partner Andrew Henry playbook for gathering furs from In- After failing at farming in Ken- hend the individual, holding him until a second deputy was able to respond. The proposed cutting out the middle man dians across the North American tucky, Ashley moved to Missouri at DOC Award of Valor is an award bestowed on a staff member who acted in a heroic by having trappers fan out and bring continent by transforming his indus- age 24 and settled in Ste. Genevieve. or courageous manner, on or off duty, despite personal risk. Presenting the award, to a central location as many pelts as try’s business structure.” He initially found success in lead along with a resolution from both the Missouri House and Senate, was DAI Director they could carry. “Ashley surpassed all his rivals as and saltpeter mines and improved Jeff Norman. He was accompanied by Deputy DAI Director Ryan Crews, NECC “This innovation in the fur trade a brilliant frontier entrepreneur,” his fortunes when he got into gun- Warden Dan Redington, and NECC Major James Voss. was destined to have a far-reaching added author William R. Nester. powder sales and real estate specu- effect on the development of the “Through ceaseless, fearless and lation following marriage to Mary west,” the Sheridan Post newspaper often ruthless enterprise, he rose Able, the daughter of a man who would later write. from obscure, humble origins into held Spanish land grants. Bald Eagles Phoenix, Truman Henry set out from St. Louis in enormous wealth and status.” To Be Continued April 1822 and within four months Ashley dissolved his partnership Next Week VisitBY B ClarksvilleRICE CHANDLER ForThe baldEagle eagle population Days was STAFF WRITER nearly brought to extinction before Clarksville celebrated its annual the Migratory Bird Act. According Bibb-VeachWhile the name change mightFuneral be Veach FuneralHome Homes Is while Licensed in high derneath theCrematory stars and stripes. You Eagle Days with less fanfare than in to Robitsch and the other volunteers, slight and may for the most part go school. Upon completing his degree will likely notice the service vehi- previous years. Both COVID-19 and the process of increasing the na- largely unnoticed, its meaning is in Mortuary Science in 2000, Ryan cles are trimmed out with special the weather created obstacles for tional birds’ population back and large and significant. spent time working in Columbia, St. recognition of the veterans service those hoping to watch the bald ea- reintroducing them to Missouri has On Thursday, Feb. 4, Bibb-Veach Louis, and Hannibal before return- as well. "Our lead vehicle can be gles hunt and feed on the river near been a long and difficulttask. Funeral Homes, LLC in Bowling ing home to serve the families he seen with branch of service decals the Clarksville dam. Phoenix was in fact, one of the Green and Silex received licensure began with. "Home was always the on the doors and our hearse flies two Despite the blustery day and the first bald eagles saved by the Mis- by the Missouri State Board of Em- ultimate goal for me and where I felt US flags on either side of the hood, lack of ice forcing the eagles to hunt souri repopulation program over 30 balmers and Funeral Directors to op- called to serve. There's something along with a personalized window just south dam, attendees still jour- years ago. erate a licensed crematory and begin deeper about this calling when decal covering the back window of neyed to Clarksville to watch and After being equipped with a operating under the name Bibb- you're doing it with the families you the hearse." Their customized serv- learn more about the raptors. tracker, conservationists noticed Veach Funeral Homes and Crema- grew up with." Ryan worked for the ices for veterans doesn't end outside The Clarksville Chamber of Phoenix’s beacon had gone unmov- tory, LLC after having completed a Veaches from August 2004 until though. "Once a family walks into Commerce hosted the event which ing for days. They found the raptor roughly year long endeavor of con- January 2015 when he and his wife the funeral home for services they included several vendors and volun- near death but eventually nursed her structing and installing their own on- Stacey began assuming ownership will immediately notice a patriotic teers with the Dickerson Park Zoo back to full health. She is now one site cremation facility at their into the business and made the name feel in the atmosphere. American out of Springfield, Mo. of the prime ambassadors for the Bowling Green location. Tuesday change to Bibb-Veach Funeral flags line the wall behind the casket Vendors for the event were program and vocal aboutit. morning the cremation chamber was Homes, LLC. or urn as well as a United States flag housed in the Appleshed along with Phoenix spent most of her time delivered and by Thursday was in At the start of 2018, not only did at the head of the casket and branch two special guests: bald eagles during the demonstration perched operation. the Bibbs complete the purchase of flag at the foot end. In front of these Phoenix and Truman. near handler Donna Muller inter- The new cremation chamber pro- Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes from two flags stands a branch of service Todd Robitsch, a retired educator rupting Robitsch with loud vides the latest technology to ensure the Veaches, but they purchased uniform entrusted to the funeral turned volunteer with the zoo, gave screeches and chattering. the process meets or exceed EPA Collier Funeral Homes, Inc. in home by local veterans and their a presentation on the history of bald Truman, the quieter of the pair, standards that older chambers do not Louisiana from Allen Smith as well. families to be used to honor the cur- eagles in North America and the sat with Pam Price, the director of provide. Wireless monitoring of the It was after the first year of owning rent veteran being served." Several many obstacles they faced through- conservation education at the Dick- system both on-site as well as the both facilities that Ryan began to see years ago the funeral home started a out the years in the wild. erson Park Zoo. manufacturer's facility ensures that the need for an on-site crematory. program using American flags as “As Europeans arrived and ex- The male raptor demonstrated his everything runs smoothly and no "We were constantly running up and well. "The proper way of disposing panded westward, they impeded on need for the rehabilitation program negative environmental impact is down Hwy. 61 either delivering a of a United States flag that is no the bald eagles’ habitat,” Robitsch by displaying his wingspan and a felt. cremation to the crematory, or bring- longer suitable for display is by explained. According to Robitsch, missing portion of his right-wing. Ryan Bibb, a third-generation na- ing cremains home to give back to burning it in a respectful manner, so both people and the eagles liked to The injury prevents the male bird tive of Bowling Green and a 1998 families. With the volume of crema- we established our funeral home as be near the waterways and competed from flying properly. graduate of BGHS stated, "there a drop off point for used for the same food source: fish. According to Muller, most of the is little doubt that the trend in flags. When a veteran's fam- Over the years before becoming a people working at the zoo’s program the funeral service industry has ily has chosen cremation in- protected species, the bald eagles are volunteers, offering their time to shifted over the years. There's stead of a traditional burial, were hunted for sport and uninten- help rehabilitate bald eagles such as been a steady rise in the crema- the used flags that we have tionally poisoned as pesticides were Phoenix and Truman and educate tion rate over the past 20+ years collected are draped over the introduced into communities. the public. of my professional career and veteran and cremated with no doubt prior to then." Accord- him/her. We felt this was ing to statistics from the National tions we see between Bibb-Veach both a proper way to honor a veteran Funeral Directors Association, cre- and Collier's, it became evident that as well as giving the flag one final mation overtook traditional burial in the two locations could sustain purpose before being properly dis- TheOfficers, Board of Directors Directors of the guest speaker. Sworn Tracy will giveIn the 2015 in the United States nationally adding a cremation facility to one of posed of." The funeral home is al- Bowling Green Chamber of Com- latest update about COVID-19 and as the preferred method of disposi- the funeral homes." ways accepting flags and merce met on Wednesday, Feb. 3. the vaccine in Pike County. Mem- tion. Ryan says he's always looking for encourages the public to stop by Officers and directors were sworn bers will have the opportunity to ways to improve the services his and/or drop their used flags off at the in at the meeting since the Annual sign-up for the various working Ryan went on to say, "while the homes provide to the area commu- funeral home. Awards Banquet was canceled. In committees of the Chamber during midwest certainly holds on to the nities they serve. "Over the years addition to other business, it was de- the meeting. value of tradition more so than other we've taken steps to always make While Bibb-Veach and Collier cided to resume the monthly meet- Also, a proposed by-laws revi- areas, we see the trend trickling our sure we are forward-thinking and Funeral Homes are the only Life ing for this month in view of the sion which would change the term way." Ryan brought up that the idea meeting the needs of our families. In Celebration Funeral Homes in Pike positive progression of COVID-19 of officers from one year to two of installing their own cremation fa- 2019 we introduced a new way of and Lincoln Counties, Bibb-Veach in the county. years will be presented. That pro- cility had been something of a vision serving families through our exclu- becomes the only funeral home with The monthly member meeting of posal will be voted on at the March for years. "When I was working sive Life Celebration services, deliv- a crematory located in Pike County. the chamber of commerce will be meeting. under John Veach, we explored the ering unique, personalized funeral "By providing this service locally held on Wednesday, Feb. 10, begin- A complimentary light lunch will idea of doing this 12 plus years ago. experiences designed to honor the now instead of having to transport to ning at noon in the Bowling Green be served. All members and the pub- At that time, the numbers just life of the deceased while serving as another facility, families will see a Community Center (located in the lic are invited to attend. weren't there to justify the invest- a comforting and satisfying tribute reduction in their cost for our serv- rear of the library). For further information, check ment." For the most part, small town for their families while providing ices provided to them as well as a Tracy Brookshier, Chamber pres- the website, bgchamber.org, or funeral homes have relied on a cre- them a powerful, healing experience faster turnaround in returning their ident and Pike County Health De- Facebook page, Bowling Green, matory in larger populated areas be- during the grieving process." loved ones to them." partment employee, will be the MO Chamber of Commerce. cause it wasn't financially feasible to Bibb-Veach also takes great pride Ryan is appreciative of those who install their own. "When a family in the services they provide to veter- helped along the way in making the This service of listing all obituaries in today’s paper, for any contacted us to perform a cremation ans that have passed away. From re- crematory possible. "There are a lot funeral home, is sponsored by McCoy & Blossom Funeral Homes for their loved one, we would trans- moval to burial or cremation, there of hurdles that you have to jump port the deceased to a crematory at is never a doubt that the service the through to get to this point. Re- Memorial Park Cemetery off of veterans' families are going to be search on environmental impact, OBITUARIES Lucas & Hunt in the City of St. provided goes above and beyond. planning and zoning requirements, Imogene Robinson, 85, Troy Louis. As the St. Louis population "Every funeral home provides the building construction that meets the expanded out to St. Louis and St. same basic services to a deceased specifications of the cremation Leo Ray Underwood, 76, Clarksville Charles Counties, other crematories veteran. It's the extra things you do chamber, along with licensure re- In Lottie Mae Hinten, 86, Curryville began opening, allowing for less for them that makes you stand quirements from our state board all travel time to transport cremation apart," Ryan Bibb explained. "Pay- had to be completed before we could Loving Benjamin Bryant Sr., 81, Norwalk, Iowa THIS LIST SPONSORED BY: cases back and forth. In 2010 Pitman ing for a ribbon for your website and provide this service to our commu- Vicki Robbins, 81, Louisiana Funeral Home in Wentzville, MO being placed on a veterans preferred nity." Memory Bernice Schuckenbrock, 94, McCoy & opened up their new facility and search engine online is fine for Bibb says he's not done improv- began offering a cremation service some, but I'd rather show my sup- ing on his services either. "I've got a Bowling Green to colleagues nearby. For the past 11 port for veterans in a more impactful few other things that I'm currently Alma Doris ‘Fern’ Price, 82, Columbia Blossom years the Pitman Family facilitated way." If you have driven past the fu- working on and some that are future Ewell McChristian, 86, Louisiana us in providing cremation services to neral home on the day of a veteran's projects. The communities we serve Funeral Homes & Crematory the families who called upon us to service you will notice Main St. in are encouraged to visit our website, Everett E. Hickerson, 98, Litchfield, Ill. serve them, and we are grateful for front of the funeral home is lined Facebook page, email, call, or stop Doris D. Pease, 87, Vandalia 573-213-5110 their professionalism and continued with United States flags. The by if they have any questions or friendship," Ryan stated. branch of service flag is also flown would like to discuss making future Terri Turner, 84, Clarksville 701 N. Bus. 61 Bibb began working for Mudd- on the businesses main flagpole un- arrangements." Louise Mackey Jenkins, 87, Louisiana Bowling Green THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 • Page 2 Community News
New Name, New Owner“We’re going For to make a St.lot more provideClement a place for everyone that they Bar,serving lunch startingGrill at 11 a.m., from exterior changes in the spring.” can come and enjoy.” Thursday-Sunday. Closed on Mon- Besides the changes, the couple is Both Greg and Carolyn encour- days. also excited to be a part of the com- age families to come in and have munity. some good food. “The lunchtime To find out more visit their social “I’ve tossed a lot of ideas around,” hours are still quiet. We’re not a media pages at www.facebook.com/ Carolynn said. “I would like to see a restaurant so to say, but we have some drinksatharrys or www.instagram. maker’s market maybe this summer really good food with nice portions com/drinksatharrys. and invite local artisans and crafters which is a really good bang for your to participate.” buck.” “Ideally, we want to be commu- Harry’s Tavern officially opened nity-based,” Greg added. “Salvage two weeks ago and is off to a running some stories that are disappearing start hosting local musician Joey from the area and not losing them. Wray on the Friday of the big game
Carolyn & Greg Cissell
BY BRICE CHANDLER “My great-grandparents and What would motivate two grandparents lived on the farm. Me success-ful people to leave behind being a builder and buying the farm well-paying careers, sell their dream that has been in the family for over a home in rural Colorado, and leave hundred years was ideal. We wanted behind the place they’ve called to keep it in the family, and I was the home for years? right person to remodel things.” Greg and Carolyn Cissell jumped The move from Colorado also at the opportunity to start over and brought Carolyn closer to family. purchase Greg’s family farm near She is originally from Michigan and St. Clement in 2020. then the Chicago area. Greg bought the farm from his The bar and grill has held several grandmother who no longer lives on names throughout the years, so why the property. Greg’s mother grew up Harry’s Tavern? in the area, but he was raised near “Harry was my grandpa,” Greg an- Springfield swered. “He’s had a past with this Even though he wasn’t raised in building ever since it was Feldman’s the area, Greg told The Tribune that store. We wanted to pay homage to he was used to visiting his mother’s the family and give the people some- hometown and a majority of his thing to talk about. It’s a good conver- fam-ily lives in the area. sation starter and a way for us to meet As chance would have it, they a lot of people and family I don’t also had the opportunity to buy know since I didn’t grow up here like St. Clement’s popular bar and most of them.” grill, Johnny Diamonds. Different signage and new seating “I never imagined, we would add may create a new feel, but it’s still own a business like this,” Greg a fun place to grab a bite and talk with told the Tribune. old or (in the Cissell’s case) new The business is a far cry from the friends. Cissell’s previous careers. While the chalkboard wall re- Greg spent the last 30 years ceived some new artwork with the working as a custom home builder restaurant’s new logo, it still states the in Colorado. He was a project daily specials. The food and bever- manager with a firm that built ages are a source of pride for both everything from houses to ski Greg and Carolyn. lodges. y “I think we have the best food Carol n worked as a designer around,” Greg said. “The menus are and outside sales for building still the same for the most part, but we materials. At one point, she also redid them and added a few things. owned an art gallery. We also have some specials that aren’t “We’ve always both owned our on the menus that are customers come businesses and done our own in to eat. Some every day.” thing,” Greg started. “We decided “I think our food service has ex- when we came here, we would do panded,” Carolyn added. “The no- something together.” smoking makes a big difference in the “It’s a new challenge for us. I’ve comfort level for some people want- Unfortunately, some of that history is weekend. worked in bars and clubs when I ing to come in and eat. We’re known getting lost. We want to do what we Harry’s Tavern is open Tuesday was younger, but I’ve mainly for having good food and we want to can to support the community and and Wednesday from 3-11 p.m., and always been a home builder.” keep that standard high.” Call 324-6111 To Place An Ad Carolyn’s design background Long-time customers will find the shows in the newly painted and dec- same great food from the same staff orated interior of Harry’s Tavern. they’re used to since all have stayed Besides a new paint scheme, the on with the new owners. In addition couple added additional seating and to those familiar faces, the Cissell’s some lighting, and one bigger plan on helping wherever they can, al- change. The Cissell’s made the though Greg confessed to staying out inside non-smoking and added an of the kitchen. outside tent for smokers. “Helping out if we’re really busy They also plan to make some and learning everyone’s position to changes to the outside of the fill in if we’re needed. But more or building in the future and add on to less letting everyone do their jobs and the building. not get in their way.” Along with those future upgrades According to Carolyn, stepping to the business, the Cissell’s will back and watching has been one of also have to tackle updating the the biggest learning curves for the 1,600 square foot farm house. self-starters. Jobs they’re well-equipped to handle. The turn-key business hasn’t come But there is still the question as without some obstacles. The couple to why they left behind prosperous had to delay their opening for a month ca-reers and an area they lived in for to work out a plan to bring an out- the past 30 years. dated septic system up to code to meet “We reached that point in our the health department’s requirements. lives when it was time for a new “It was unfortunate, but ultimately chapter and we wanted to try it gave us a little more time to work something different,” Greg on things we might not have had time explained. “It was sad to let it go. if we had opened earlier.” We had a house in Winter Park for Patrons will also notice an addi- the last 18 years, but we don’t ski a tional pool table along with open tour- lot anymore and got tired of the naments. snow and cold but do like the small- “So far, it’s been successful adding town community, so we’re kind of the second table. We had a good use to that with this being a smaller turnout for our first night of the tour- community.” nament.” The Cissell’s have two grown Good enough that they plan on daughters who both moved away hosting more tournaments inside as from Colorado, so the timing was well making use of the horseshoe pits right. It was also a chance to keep outside. a part of Greg’s family history alive.
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It was a guaran- with dragging downed cense in order to operate or do keep things organized, messages re- medicient, a good mom to those tee of chaos on any day Nina had to branches and tree limbs to business in Bowling Green. ceived and delivered, mail handled needing some comfort, a problem be absent. the edge of our streets. Plus, not all business licenses and a hundred other things felt to be solver of the first magnitude, There are a few other excellent important by teachers, students, and knower of all things yet a great se- school secretarie, both currently Thank you Bowling Green that are issued actually mate- parents. cret keeper. working and retired that deserve the citizens for your support. I rialize or open their doors. A VIP who served our sstudents She provided advice, corrections, same credit given Nina here. I en- hope the clean-up of At this writing, there is still and teachers in the Bowling Green humor, and sarcasm to all in the pro- courage any of you who received branches continues and no COVID-19 vaccine avail- Junior High School (currently mid- portions needed. I learned far more benefit from your school secretary to this helpfulness is ex- able in Bowling Green or Pike dle school) during the 70s, 80s, and about school management from send them a thank you or a call or tended as we beautify and County. Our Health Depart- early 90s just died. Nina Peden than I ever did in any of text. I know they would appreciate help in a variety of situa- JIM ARICO, MAYOR ment has been taking registra- Nina Peden could handle 15 tasks my school administration classes. hearning from you. tions as the weather turns CITY OF BOWLING GREEN tions in particular age groups, at the same time while managing a Early in my career I learned that nicer. pre-existing conditions, or by student request with the patience or there were good and not so good Bob Kirkpatrick February is Black History Month and the recommendations of doctors, but no a wonderful opportunity to explore and availability of the vaccine at this writing. become aware of the marvelous contri- I hope your team won the Super Bowl OATS Celebrates butions made to our United States and and you enjoyed your favorite foods. the World. Black History Month is an an- Speaking of food, St. Clement Church will 50 Years nual celebration of achievements by have their famous fried chicken dinner as 2021 marks the 50th anniver- sary for OATS Transit, a nation- African Americans and a time for recog- a drive through this year on Friday, Feb. wide leader in rural public nizing their role in U.S. history. Since 12 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Please support transportationsystems. The com- 1976, every president has officially des- this great tradition! pany is headquartered in Columbia ignated February as Black History Month Congratulations to Cory Kessler for and serves 87 counties in the state as do many other countries around the being hired as the new Bowling Green El- of Missouri. world. This time of recognition has in- ementary School principal. He replaces What started in 1971 with three spired schools and communities nation- Stephanie Bailey who is retiring and we vehicles and five drivers serving wide to celebrate and acknowledge the extend our many thanks to her for her eight counties, quickly grew to en- vast impact Black/African Americans wonderful service to our students, fami- compass much of the state of Mis- have had in the development of Bowling lies, and community over her tenure. souri.Today, OATS Transit has more than 650 employees and a Green and our country. Kessler will continue to impact the many large fleet of vehicles providing I would now like to recognize and ap- lives of our children, parents, caregivers, more than a million trips each year. plaud Second Baptist Church for their do- and city through his own style yet follow- The last 50 years have brought nation of their parsonage, (a house that ing the educational legacy of Bailey. many successes and even a few was formerly occupied by their pastors challenges. OATS Transit survived and/or visiting missionaries and guests), Right now Alliance Water Resources lean times in the 1970’s, economic to Anne’s Anchor. Anne’s Anchor is a non- focus for next week is preparing for the fluctuations,gas shortages and profit organization in Bowling Green that cold weather. With below temperatures price hikes, government shut- provides faith-based structured home en- and no snow on the ground to insulate, downs, and even a global pan- vironment to single pregnant and newly town could have frozen meters, water- demic brought on in 2020 that forever changed the way the com- Silex Students Of The Month parenting women who will be taught basic main breaks, and slick road conditions. Pictured are January students of the month at Silex Jr./Sr. High School, sixth pany does business. grade - Devon Carnahan; seventh grade - Kayla Dielschneider; eighth grade - Haley life and parenting skills. Nicely done Sec- They will be checking the areas where With the help of several funding ond Baptist and congratulations Anne’s they have had issues in the past and in- Turkington; ninth grade - Sophie Burkemper; 10th grade - Maddy Hall; 11th grade - agencies and businesses, OATS Daniel Havlik; 12th grade - Matthew Wilson. The students are pictured with Silex Anchor on your new home! sulating to hopefully prevent from hap- Transit continues to ensure thou- High School Principal Chris Gray. Thanks goes out to our Bowling Green pening again. The plant operators will be sands of Missourians have a ride. Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cut- doing the same thing to the outdoor Over the last 50 years, thecompany ting ceremony at ReMax and congratula- equipment at the water treatment plant as has seen a shift in trip purpose. In tions to Elisha Koenig as the sole well as the wastewater plant. We con- 1971, service was largely seniors proprietor of her very own real-estate tinue to assist Visu Sewer with the relining going to the grocery store and other company. of sewer mains on Locust Street. This places that allowed them to remain independent in their own homes. 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302442 266040 267040 1200 GR 4006r 400 Grams Insulated Insulated Insulated NEW HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-noon Hickerson Shoe Repair 116 N. Court - Bowling Green - 324-3688 THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 • Page 4 Obituaries at her home. Cumming, Iowa; two great-grandchil- E. Schuckenbrock, Judith King and of Lindenhurst, Ill., and Jessica Mc- Funeral services for Lottie were dren, Lucas and Elena Romanowicz husband, Steve, Jean Kolb and hus- Christian of Pleasant Hill, Ill.; one Friday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m., at Bibb- of River Falls, Wis.; two sisters, band, Dan, Joseph Schuckenbrock great-grandson, Jaxon Bequett; and a Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Becky Powell, Knoxville, Tenn., and and wife, Karen, Michael Schucken- sister, Veta Price of Louisiana. Green with Pastor Dawn Marie Mary Ann Fox and husband, Dennis, brock and wife, Laurie, Edith Taylor He was preceded in death by his Turner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Clarksville; and one brother, Ronnie and husband, Jim, Mary Martin and parents, five brothers, Harvel, Harvey, Zion Cemetery in Bowling Green. Bryant and wife, Phyllis of Perryville. husband, Chris; daughter-in-law, Allan, Paul, and Floyd, and four sis- Visitation was 12-2 p.m., Friday at He was preceded in death by his Malarie Schuckenbrock Kallash; sis- ters, Leta McCormick, Georgia the funeral home. wife, Janet Hoffy Bryant in 1983; and ter-in-law, Jeanette Geujen; 19 grand- Barker, Retha Potter, and Vita Mc- Lottie was born March 31, 1934 in his parents, Witten and Ruth Bryant. children and 16 great-grandchildren. Christian. Bowling Green to John Wilber and Memorials in Ben’s memory may She was preceded in death by her Ewell was employed at Louisiana Henrietta Ingram Curry. She was be directed to the Alzheimer’s Asso- parents; her husband, Charles in Manufacturing and worked there united in marriage to William Basil ciation, Unity Point Hospice of Des 2016; two sons, Donald in 1955 and many years until his retirement in Hinten. He preceded her in death on Moines, Iowa or the Animal Rescue John in 2006; three brothers, Richard 2004. He enjoyed spending time at Dec. 25, 1991. League. and Frank Geujen, and Russelyne his cabin on the Mississippi River. Lottie grew up in Buchner Holler, Geujen; and infant granddaughter, In lieu of flowers, memorials may which is now the site of the Bowling Jennifer Kolb. be made to the American Diabetes Green Reservoir. Lottie worked in the Bernice was a loving and caring Association or to the donor’s choice. fields at Stark Bros. Nurseries until mother. Her grandchildren were the Imogne Robinson her retirement. She spent most of her light of her life and she catered to their Imogene Robinson, 85, of Troy time caring for her son, John. In her every need. She enjoyed every oppor- died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. free time, she enjoyed working in the tunity to rock the babies and play Funeral services will be Tuesday garden. She loved eating bananas and games with the little ones. Bernice in- (today) at 1 p.m., at the funeral home used the peels to tend to her rose stilled a strong faith and love of God in Troy. The Rev. Dr. Henry Brewer bushes. She also enjoyed crocheting into all of her children. She was to officiate. Interment to follow in the and quilting. She was a firm believer Christ-centered and her devotion to Troy City Cemetery. that peppermints fixed everything. Mary was a major part of her daily Visitation will be Tuesday (today) Lottie enjoyed old hymns and gospel life. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at McCoy-Blos- music. KPCR was always on the Serving as pallbearers were her som Funeral Homes & Crematory in radio at home. Lottie especially loved grandsons. Troy. her trips to Dairy Queen every Sun- In lieu of flowers, memorials may She was born Nov. 23, 1935, the day after church, where she enjoyed a be made to St. Clement School, daughter of Edgar and Pauline Ander- chicken strip basket and a sundae. 21493 Hwy. 161, Bowling Green, son Robinson. After she attended the Lottie absolutely adored children, and MO 63334. local schools, Imogene began work- enjoyed giving hugs to all. ing. She worked as a housekeeper for Lottie is survived by son, John Ida Victoria several years, and was always a hard Hinten of Curryville; special nephew, worker. Dennis Curry and wife, Donna, who ‘Vicki’Ida Victoria Robbins “Vicki’ Robbins, 81, In her free time, Imogene loved tended to her the past five years; and of Louisiana died surrounded by her spending time with her beloved many special great-nieces and great- daughters on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at Everett Elonzo mother. They would cook together, go nephews. her daughter’s home near Louisiana. Hickerson camping, and go to county fairs all She was preceded in death by her Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Everett Elonzo Hickerson, 98, of over. Imogene really enjoyed spend- parents; husband, William; five broth- Saturday at Grace Baptist Church in Litchfield, Ill., died Sunday, Dec. 27, ing time with her cousins, aunts and ers, Rodney Johnson, Charlie John- Pittsfield, Ill. The Rev. Randy Love 2020 at Heritage Health Therapy & uncles, at church and family events. son, Bill Curry, George Curry, and assisted by the Rev. Gary Dice and the Senior Care in Litchfield, Ill. She took great pleasure listening to John Curry; and two sisters, Helen Rev. Leonard Dice officiated. Burial Funeral services were Dec. 31, music, especially gospel. Gillette and Linda Downing. was at Riverview Cemetery in 2020 at 11 a.m., at Plummer Funeral Imogene would always go the Troy Pallbearers were Bryan Curry, Louisiana. Home in Litchfield, Ill. The Rev. Jon Y.M.C.A. and swimming at the Super Roger Curry, Ryan Luebrecht, Layne Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Fri- Magnuson of Beacon Church offici- 8 Motel with her special aunt, Elsie Betz, Scott Curry, Steven Graves, day at Collier Funeral Home in ated. Burial was in Elm Lawn Ceme- Mae Cockrell. She was a good dancer Dustin Sellars, and Garrett Sellars. Louisiana and from 9 a.m., until time tery in Litchfield, Ill. and always enjoyed cutting a rug. One Honorary pallbearers were Michael of service at the church on Saturday. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until was sure to witness a sweet smile and Luebrecht, Fred Liffick, Mark Vicki was born July 16, 1939 in time of service at the funeral home. hear a kind word, when in her pres- Graves, Tim Curry, Phillip Curry, Lincoln County to Victor Lamont and He was born May 14, 1922, near ence. Imogene and her mother were Jason Betz, and Frank Odom. Laura Frances Maupin Irvin. She was White Hall, Ill., a son of Philip Adol- inseparable, when you saw one, you Memorials may be made to Pike married to Fred Robbins on Jan. 24, Alma Doris Fern phus and Beulah June Lenington saw the other. She will be remem- County Hospice or New Harmony 1959 in Louisiana. He preceded her in Terry Price Hickerson. Mr. Hickerson was a vet- bered lovingly by all who knew her. Christian Church. death on Oct. 6, 1998. Alma Doris Fern Terry Price, 82, eran of the U.S. Army serving during Imogene is survived by a brother, Online condolences may be made She is survived by three daughters, of Columbia, formerly of Farber died WWII Asiatic – Pacific Theatre, and Howard "Donnell" Perkins and wife, at www.bibbveach.com. Kathy Woeger and husband, Bill of Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 while residing was a Purple Heart recipient. During Brenda of Vandalia; an aunt, Elsie Louisiana, Sandy Peterson and hus- at South Hampton Place Nursing his time in the service he was sta- Cockrell of Troy; and many cousins, band, Kenny of Pittsfield, Ill., and Home. tioned at Guadalcanal, Phillipines, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Tracy Lyons and husband, Thomas of A visitation celebrating the life of and Papua New Guinea. She was preceded in death by her Cabool; nine grandchildren; 18 great- Alma Doris Fern Price was Monday Everett was a machine operator at mother, Pauline Stemmons, and fa- grandchildren; two brothers, Orval at noon. Funeral services followed at International Paper in Litchfield, Ill. ther, Edgar Robinson. Irvin of St. Charles, and Gary Irvin 1 p.m., at Waters Funeral Home in In his earlier years he worked with Family and friends are invited to and wife, Ann of Troy; two sisters, Vandalia. Pastor Jamie Franke offici- Allis-Chalmers in Springfield, Ill., visit our website at mccoyblos- Carol Gerdiman and husband, Stan of ated the services. and Billiter’s Standard Service Station somfh.com to sign the on-line guest Troy, and Thelma Dickinson of Troy; Fern, as she preferred to be called, in Litchfield, Ill. Mr. Hickerson mar- register. and numerous nieces and nephews. was preceded in death by her parents, ried the former Mary Louise Claxon She was preceded in death by her Floyd and Beulah Prock Terry; two on Jan. 18, 1948 at Union Avenue parents, Victor and Laura Irvin, her husbands, Lee P. Hollowell and Christian Church in Litchfield, Ill. Leo Ray Underwood husband, Fred Robbins, a son, Larry Arthur W. Price; three brothers, She preceded him in death on July 26, Leo Ray Underwood, 76, died Robbins, an infant great-grandson, Charles F. Terry, Floyd L. Terry, and 2010. Everett was a lifetime member Dec. 13, 2020. Jacob Holt, three sisters, Mary Wil- Jack A. Terry; and five sisters Thelma of the Moose Lodge #1634 in Litch- Memorial services will be an- hoit, Shirley Brown, and Anna Mae Stewart, Dorothy Barr, Alice Kam- field, Ill., the VFW Post 3912 in nounced at a future date. Danskin, and a brother, Junior Irvin. peter, Imogene Duncan, and Maxine Litchfield, Ill., and the American Le- Born to Leslie and Sarah Under- Vicki had grown up in Elsberry. Stewart. gion Post 436. Additionally he was a wood at McGee in April of 1944, Leo She was a graduate of Louisiana High Survived by her three children, a member of the 40&8. was one of five children whose family School. Her first work was as a tele- son, Terry Lee Hollowell of Wartrace He enjoyed camping, fishing, duck moved to Clarksville in January 1945. Benjamin John phone operator until her first child Tenn.; and two daughters, Tonja hunting, playing cards and was a He is survived by his wife of 35 was born. After raising her children, Leigh Martin of Columbia, and noted pinochle player. Everett espe- years, Jean Underwood; children, BryantBenjamin Sr.John Bryant, Sr., 81, of she later started work as a telephone Mechelle Le Carson of Titusville, cially enjoyed spending time with his Trent Underwood, Reagan Hayes, Norwalk, Iowa died Monday, Feb. 1, sales representative at Stark Bros. Fla.; seven grandchildren, Austyn grandchildren, and great-grandchil- and Sarah Fox; and grandchildren, 2021 peacefully at home while sur- Nurseries. She enjoyed her work and Marie Hollowell, Zechariah Cole dren. He is survived by a brother, Cecily and McCade Hayes; a brother rounded by his wife and four children continued working through all of the Macbeth, Nicholas Eugene Martin, Gary Hickerson and wife, Barbara of Troy Underwood and one sister, Veda from complications of Alzheimer’s. company’s transitions until the pres- Meghan Leigh Martin, Camren Seth Cape Coral, Fla.; a sister, Roberta Brown. In agreement with his wishes, a ent. Martin, Pony Shea Kolonich, and Boehler of Girard, Ill.; two grandchil- Leo relished his upbringing on cremation has taken place. A celebra- She was a member of the Grace Charles Warren Jowers Jr.; and eight dren, Sherry Bergschneider and hus- Overlook Farm outside Clarksville tion of life will be held on Saturday, Baptist Church in Pittsfield, Ill. She great-grandchildren. band, Kenny of Litchfield, Ill., and where he grew up enjoying a lovely May 15 at the Boat Club in enjoyed crocheting, and going to car Fern was born Feb. 20, 1938 in Kevin Hickerson and wife, Stephanie view of the Mississippi River. He Clarksville. shows and car races. She loved her Farber to Floyd and Beulah Prock of Litchfield, Ill.; four great-grand- graduated from Clopton High and im- Ben was born Oct. 16, 1939 at children and grandchildren and being Terry. She was the eighth of nine chil- children, Michelle Claussen, Michael mediately joined the United States Air home in Clarksville, the son of Ben- able to spend time with them. dren. By the age of 13 she had lost Claussen and Mark Coulter, Michaela Force in 1962. After serving in the jamin Witten and Ruth Bryant. He Honorary pallbearers were Bill both of her parents. Fern along with Bergschneider and Eric Gray, and United States Air Force Leo gradu- graduated from Clopton High School Woeger, Kenny Peterson, and four of her siblings were raised by her Ashley Hickerson. ated from college with a degree in in 1957. Ben was united in marriage Thomas Lyons. Pallbearers were newly wedded sister, Alice and Mr. Hickerson was preceded in business and marketing from the Uni- on April 6, 1958 to Janet Hoffy Holts- Matthew Murry, Aaron Peterson, brother-in-law, Vince Kampeter. death by his parents; wife, Mary; a versity of Missouri-St. Louis. ford and they spent 25 wonderful Corban Peterson, Joey Hausmann, Fern graduated from Farber High son, Calvin Hickerson; daughter-in- After graduation, Leo worked as years together and from this marriage Collin Robbins, and Ryan Robbins. School class of 1956. Her class was law, Judy Hickerson-Borror; two an air traffic controller for the Federal four children were born. After losing Memorials may be made to the the last that would ever graduate from brothers, Earl and Raymond Hicker- Aviation Administration. He served his first wife, he married Diane Brew- donor’s choice, c/o the funeral home. Farber. She had a smile that would son; and three sisters, Opal in that capacity in St Louis, Chicago, ster and they spent 37 years together. light up a room and laughter to fill any Smith,Lela Quigley, and Irma Gard- Ill., Kansas City, and San Antonio, Ben spent many years in Clarksville void. She was a true fighter. Fern was ner. Texas. He finished his distinguished where he owned and operated Bryant a woman to be remembered. She cut Memorials may be designated to career as the tower manager for the Milling Feed and Supply. From there a solo vinyl record, would bake good- the Litchfield Veterans Memorial Monterey Peninsula Airport in Mon- he worked in the automobile business ies for the grandchildren daily, a Garden. terey, Calif., and retired as a manager at Gentry Bryant Ford and then he teacher to those that needed guidance. in the Northern California TraCon in spent many years in the feed sales Fern was a loving friend, sister, Elk Grove, Calif. business. His feed career led him mother, grandmother, and great Leo was known for his kindness, many places, but the last stop was in grandmother. She was unforgettable love of the outdoors and commitment Cedar Rapids, Iowa. and loved by all who knew her. to his family. He loved his grandchil- However, after retiring and moving Pallbearers were Matthew Carson, dren, Cecily and McCade Hayes and to Norwalk, Iowa, Ben reentered the Eric Bardin, Randolph Williams, passed on his love of the outdoors, realty business as a broker-owner of Glen Fugate, and Steve Terry Hon- particularly, Yosemite National Park Associated Realty. He was a kind man orary pallbearers were Nicholas Mar- to them. who never met a stranger. Ben had a tin and Camren Martin. Leo will be dearly missed by those way with people, that’s why they Memorial contributions may be who knew him. called him “Gentle Ben”. Ben loved made to South Hampton Place Nurs- Memorial donations may be made to play golf, fish, and spend time with ing Home, 4700 Brandon Wood St., to the Clopton Alumni Association or his family. He will be greatly missed. Columbia, MO 65203. the Greenwood Cemetery in He is survived by his wife, Diane Online condolences may be made Clarksville. Bryant; four children from his first Helen Bernice to the family and video tribute viewed marriage, Debbie Kindley and hus- on Fern's memorial page at www.wa- band, Mick of Madison, Wis., Dana Schuckenbrock tersfuneral.com. Hansen and husband, Jake of Ely, IA, Helen Bernice Schuckenbrock, Ben Bryant and wife, Kathy of Es- 94, of Bowling Green died Wednes- Ewell McChristian tero, Fla., Robert Bryant and wife, day, Feb. 3, 2021 at Tri-County Care Charles Ewell McChristian, 86, of Doris D. Pease Tina of Marion, Iowa; two step-chil- Center in Vandalia. Louisiana died Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Doris D. Haverich Pease, 87, of dren, Angie Elliott and husband, Matt The Rosary was prayed at 10:30 Graveside services were at 2:30 Vandalia died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, of Cumming, Iowa and Jamie Mahan a.m., Monday at St. Clement Catholic p.m., Monday at Poor Cemetery near with her family by her side at her of Beaverdale, Iowa; eight grandchil- Church. A Mass of Christian Burial Mozier, Ill. daughter’s home in Bluffs, Ill. dren, Janet Romanowicz and hus- was held following the Rosary at 11 Visitation was from 1-2 p.m., Funeral services will be held at 2 band, Eric of River Falls, Wis., Chris a.m., with Fr. Henry Ussher officiat- Monday at Collier Funeral Home in p.m., Tuesday (today) at Mount Kindley of Pardeeville, Wis., Saman- ing. Burial was in St. Clement Ceme- Louisiana. Olivet Church. The Rev. Dr. Ray- tha Silverstein of Bellevue, Kent., tery. He was born Oct. 5, 1934 in mond I. Massey II and The Rev. Dr. Michael Silverstein and wife, Lisa of Bibb-Veach Funeral Home of Arkansas to Charles L. and Pearlie Robert H. Balwanz officiated. Burial Charlotte, N.C., Maddie Hansen and Bowling Green handled the arrange- McConnell McChristian. He was was in Mount Olivet Cemetery fol- husband, Mitch of Tipton, Iowa, Tay- ments. married to Violet Charlton in Bowling lowing the service. lor Bryant of Estero, Fla., Kamryn Bernice was born Dec. 19, 1926 in Green. She survives. A visitation celebrating the life of Bryant of Estero, Fla., and Conner Bowling Green, the daughter of Louis He is also survived by two sons, Doris D. Pease will be held from 1-2 Bryant of Bellevue, Neb.; four step- and Alice Bonnarens Geujen. On May Charles Gary McChristian and wife, p.m., Tuesday (today) at the Mount grandchildren, Katie Kraft and hus- 4, 1948 at St. Clement Catholic Corrina of Lindenhurst, Ill., and Olivet Church. Church she married Charles H. Doris was born Sept. 29, 1933, in LottieLottie MaeMae Hinten, Hinten 86, of Cur- band, Justin of Chanhassen, Minn., Steven McChristian and wife, Sharon Jacob Elliott of St. Charles, Iowa, Schuckenbrock. of Louisiana; two grandchildren, Higginsville, the daughter of Ted and ryville died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 Survivors include children, Charles Cassie Elliott and Jackson Elliott of Tyler McChristian and wife, Theresa See OBITUARIES on page 5 THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 • Page 5 Community News local fabric shopkeepers. Mississippi) at Clarksville. She en- Jenkins, Evan Jenkins, Tate Jenkins, BITUARIES After buying a home on Long Is- joyed the river views all the way to Olivia Wilson Watson and husband, O land, she worked at Caesar’s Victor’s Point south of Hannibal and Devin, Rachel Wilson, Joe Jenkins, MO DHSS Reports Continued from page 4 Restaurant as a waitress. One of her as far as Hull in Illinois. Samantha Jenkins; great-grandchil- goals was to pry Italian recipes out Terri was preceded in death by dren, Lance Griffith, Luke Griffith, Alma Witt Haverich. of her boss, Caesar, even if on the two brothers, Richard and Jim, and Lucy Griffith, Anya White, Gage First Case B.1.1.7 She was married to William sly. Terri’s stories of eating with by a sister, Ramona Grawe, and two Griffith, Jackson Feasel, Ava Feasel, Wayne Pease on Nov. 25, 1951. Italian friends at their homes were brothers-in-law, Virgil and David Katie St. Pierre, Griffin St. Pierre, Doris and William divorced in May fascinating, especially holiday Turner. Lauree Griffith and Novian Banks, In Marion County of 1998 but remained close friends. meals which would have a dozen Terri is survived by her husband Chace Griffith, Laura Durbin, Wade The Missouri Department of Health Survivors include her children, courses and take much of the day. Tom, and two sisters, Mary Stice Durbin, Bennett Durbin, Evelyn and Senior Services (DHSS) is report- Jeanine McEvers and husband, Sam Her next move was to cafeteria and Jean Jesberg, both of Quincy; Durbin, Allison Jenkins, Madilynn ing the first identification in a Missouri of Bluffs, Ill., Eddie Pease of Lad- manager at Grumman Aircraft on and a sister-in-law, Charlene Turner Jenkins, Faith Jenkins, Cooper Jenk- resident of the COVID-19 variant, donia, Keith Pease and wife, Janie Long Island. Staff called her The of Louisiana. ins, Benson Jenkins; a great-great- B.1.1.7, which was first detectedin the of Vandalia, and Lanette Golds- Machine because she could keep so grandson, Lyam Banks; nieces United Kingdom in September 2020 borogh and husband, Jim of Jack- many tasks going at one time. She Christy Mackey Wirick and hus- and began being reported in the United sonville, Ill.; two sisters, Carol received the Grumman Silver Award band, Butch, Sharon Kay Mackey States in December. The B.1.1.7 variant Keller of Farber, and Anita Meinert for her improvements to productiv- and husband, Dick, and Kiernan was identified in a sample from an adult of Washington, Ill.; one brother, ity. She enjoyed small talk with as- Mackey DuChene; nephews, Mike living in Marion County. To protect the Teddy Haverich and wife, Fran of tronauts, and her collection of 13 Mackey and Tucker Mackey and privacy of the individual, no further in- Columbia; former husband, William schematics for the design of the their families; a foreign exchange formation will be released about the pa- Wayne Pease of Mexico; seven Lunar Module was among her fa- student/daughter, Renata Amaral of tient. grandchildren, Lezlie Fuhr and hus- vorite possessions. Brazil; brothers-and-sisters-in-law, The latest data from the Centers for band, Michael, Jason McEvers and Then Terri moved to Scotland for Don Jenkins and wife, Carol, Dave Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wife, Courtney, Lori Howerton and several years and then returned to Jenkins and wife, Sudy, Tom Jenk- shows 611 cases have been reported to husband, Jimmy, Stephanie Largent the Long Island plant. In the village ins and wife, Nancy, and their fam- the CDC in the United States as of Feb. and husband, Joe, Dustan Pease and where she lived there were no gro- ilies, and 53 children she loved and 4, with 33 states reporting cases thus wife, Kailyn, Alena Schafer, and cery stores and most items had to be cared for as her own when she far. Alecia Freels; 15 great-grandchil- bought daily in small quantities at babysat. “We were notified today of this first dren and two great-great-grandchil- numerous specialty shops. She lived She was preceded in death by her B.1.1.7 variant case in Missouri, and we dren. in a house made entirely of slate and parents, her son, Dan Jenkins, her are working closely with the local public She was preceded in death by her locals were aghast that she bought a son-in-law, Kenneth Woods, grand- health agency to ensure appropriate parents and one brother, Ronnie whole truckload of coal rather than children, Laura Lee Woods and JT measures are being taken regarding Haverich. just one sack at a time. She picked Louise Jenkins Shelton, her brothers, Melvin contact tracing and isolation and quar- Doris graduated from Farber Alice Louise Mackey Jenkins, antine protocols,” said Dr. Randall up the Scottish brogue and all her 87, of Louisiana died at her home on William “Bill” Mackey and John High School class of 1951, was a life she could lapse back into it at Thomas “Tom” Mackey, and for- Williams, director of DHSS. member of the Vandalia Area His- Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 surrounded by According to the CDC, this particular will. Likewise, the Italian and Jew- her family after an extended illness. eign exchange student/son, Mario torical Society and Mount Olivet ish accents of the Bronx came easily Amaral. variant is associated with increased Church in rural Vandalia. Visitation will be held from 11 transmissibility, meaning it can spread for her stories. a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday (today) at Col- Louise was an amazing, strong She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, After the death of her first hus- woman whose kindness and gen- more quickly. Early reportsfound no ev- gardening and being outdoors. Doris lier Funeral Home with the funeral idence to suggest that this variant has band, she returned to Quincy where immediately following. Kurt Green- erosity were well known. Church loved her family especial her grand- she met her husband, Tom at the and family were always her top pri- any impact on the severity of disease or children and great-grandchildren. wood, hospice chaplain, will offici- vaccine efficacy. Quincy Community Theatre. ate. Burial will be at Greenwood orities. She volunteered with the Pallbearers will be Dustan Pease, Terri was the opening manager at Clarksville Historical Society, was a DHSS continues to advise individu- Alena Schafer, Alecia Freels, Cemetery in Clarksville. als to wear amask, practice good hand- Tiffany’s Bakery in the mall in 1979 Louise Mackey was born Aug. scout leader, Sunday school teacher, Michael Fuhr, Jimmy Howerton, and later, a partner. active member of Clopton PTA and washing and physical distancing. and Gavin Howerton. 30, 1933 in Clarksville to Mary Terri and Tom became owners of Alice Henry Mackey and Melvin Clopton Band Boosters, a member Memorial contributions may be the 18-Wheeler Restaurant in 1982 of the Church of Christ, a member made to Mount Olivet Church 9945 McBride Mackey. She lost her dad and the Mississippi Grill in 1984. in a car accident when she was only of Chautauqua and Town & Coun- WE’VE MOVED Highway W, Vandalia, MO, 63382. Terri’s experience and drive was the try, a leader of the Mayors Youth Online condolences may be made six. Her mom later married Charles foundation of both eateries, until the Warren Holtsford who was a special Council, host of Eagle Days for 23 THE to the family on Doris's memorial flood of ‘93 and until the 18- years, and a Clarksville Citizen of page at www.watersfuneral.com. father to her. She grew up in Wheeler was sold in 2015. Clarksville and graduated from R- the Year. PEOPLE’S Salesmen would call her Chef, III High School in Eolia in 1951. In lieu of flowers, memorials which she did not like. She did like After graduation, she attended St. may be made to Heartland Hospice TRIBUNE having one of her recipes featured in Luke’s School of Nursing in St. Care or Greenwood Cemetery the book “Feasting on Asphalt” by Louis for one year. On June 6, 1964 through Collier Funeral Home in S OW Alton Brown. she married the love of her life, Louisiana. I N Terri did serve one meal for two Alton “Sonny” Jenkins, Jr. Together LOCATED AT in “The Barge” in West Quincy with their five children, they estab- Silex R-I To Hold against the diktat of the Marion lished a beautiful family. To this 25 N. County Commissioners. family, they added three more chil- Registrations Her hobbies were watercolor dren to make a complete set with The Silex R-I School District will AIN ROSS painting, “new” recipes (always eight kids. hold preschool/kindergarten registra- M C done late at night), stone sculpting, Louise is survived by her hus- tion March 8-12 by appointment only. and landscaping. She even uphol- band of 56 years, Sonny Jenkins; Call the elementary office, 384- (2 DOORS DOWN stered furniture for her home. children, Peggy Griffith and hus- 5227 to set up an appointment. Her landscape work on 1401 band, Dennis of Troy, Donna Jenk- Items needed birthday certificate, FROM FORMER Maine, Quincy made the house ins Woods of Louisiana, Bob immunization record, social security come to be known as the Flower Jenkins and wife, Julie of Louisiana, card, proof of residency, court docu- LOCATION) House by passing motorists and ar- Judy Shelton and husband, John of ments if applicable. Terri Turner chitectural walking tour visitors. Marshall, Texas, daughter-in-law, Terri Turner of Clarksville, died Commercial buses would stop Michelle Jenkins of St. Louis, Tim Thursday, Feb. 4 in Blessing Hospi- briefly at the house. Guests at Garth Jenkins and wife, Julie of St. Louis, tal, Quincy, Ill. Mansion in Hannibal were sug- Mary Wilson and husband, Jamie of Her ashes will be kept by her hus- gested to drive to the Flower House. Quincy, Ill., and Steve Jenkins of band. No formal service will be Her work was featured in the Her- Windsor, Va.; grandchildren, Don- held. ald-Whig, on Tumbler, on Architec- nie Griffith and wife, Jennifer, Den She was born in Quincy, Ill., on tural Restoration brochures, on local Griffith and wife, Angela, Christy Dec. 15, 1936 to Glen and Ruth vacation brochures, and in two local Griffith and husband, Justin St. Wellman Stephens. She was one of banks. Especially gratifying to Terri Pierre, Stacey Griffith, Heather six children and graduated from was that her work was featured on Woods Durbin and husband, Steve, Payson High School. the cover of the 2008 calendar “Vic- Tim Jenkins and wife, Ashley, Don From a young age she was des- torian Homes of Illinois.” Jenkins and wife, Samantha, tined to be in the restaurant busi- After retirement she lived next to Christopher Russell, Jenna Shelton, ness. She learned basic cooking The Pinnacle (1931 Interior Dept Madison Jenkins Patterson and hus- from her divorced working mother marker for the highest point on the band, Wes, Parker Jenkins, Natalie and chose to cook for the family as her part of the household chores. As a teenager she worked in her mother’s coffee shop in Payson after St. Clement Parish school hours and on weekends prep- ping and waitressing. Several of her Card Of Thanks teachers would come in regularly to We would like to express our gratitude to every- Drive-Thru be served by her. After graduation Terri worked in one for the love and support shown to our family at Quincy at Boekenhoff’s Bakery the time of our loss. Words cannot express how Fried Chicken Dinner downtown and as a waitress at Cher- thankful we are for the numerous prayers, phone - 4:30-7:30 p.m. ington’s on Broadway. Half of her Friday, Feb. 12 earnings went to her mother to help calls, cards, visits, flowers, food, memorials and raise the remaining siblings. words of kindness. St. Clement KC Hall Parking Lot Eventually she moved to New A special thanks to Bibb Veach Funeral Home, (Enter Pick Up Line Off Hwy. J) York City and worked in the For- eign Tellers Department at Citibank Second Baptist Church family for providing a meal, (cash or check) Headquarters. There she was nick- the Rev. Jerry Gamm, Pastor Mark West and VFW $10 Per Meal named “The Milk Maid” because Post #5553 Honor Guard. Benefits St. Clement Parish she was from the midwest and had The kindness of all will be remembered by our Sponsored by the K of C Council 1928 & waist-length red hair. In time The Milk Maid started family always! St. Clement Ladies Sodality her own side business making win- ter capes, scarves, and hats after work. In the elevators and by word The Family Of Willis Straube of mouth she made multiple sales on every floor of the Citibank tower. Her favorite thing about the clothing venture was the ritual haggling with
OPEN POOL TOURNAMENT Wednesday Nights 7 p.m. Start Come In Sunday, Feb. 14 Valentine’s Brunch Special Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 21200 Hwy. 161 - St. Clement - 324-4747 Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 3-11 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m-8 p.m. HAPPY HOUR Tuesday-Friday 3-6 p.m. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 • Page 6 Community News MO Department Of Agriculture Announces What’sBY DGoingEBBIE HOPKE On At Thewhich includes Eastern a $15 late fee,Missouri is scheduled ended Family on Jan. 31, YMCA with Lucy and The Boys Grants For Missouri Specialty Crop Producers The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA cel- for Feb. 11-15. Practices will begin the week earning first place, followed by the Warriors, The Missouri Department of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree ebrates its second anniversary on Thursday, of Feb. 22. Games will be played for four Cobras and Old School Shooters. Agriculture is now accepting pro- nuts, honey, horticulture and nursery Feb. 11 with a week-long schedule of activ- weeks on Saturday mornings in March in the The Y has made improvements to the posals for anticipated funding crops, including floriculture. The ities that began Sunday, Feb. 7. YMCA gym. Coaches, referees and volun- front entrance area to allow members and through the Specialty Crop Block Department offers this grant pro- Through Feb. 13: All members who teers will be needed during the games. guests to enter and leave through the front Grant Program. Interested individu- gram to expand markets on local, re- check in will be automatically registered for A new craft project, Here Comes Peter door. The gym exit doors are also available. als, community organizations and gional and international levels, the grand prize of $50 in Vandalia Chamber Cottontail, is slated for Thursday, March 18, We continue to ask everyone to sanitize research institutions working to en- develop distribution channels for Bucks. Check in one day, check in every 5:30 p.m., in the Y Café. Registration is $6 upon entrance to the Y, step forward for a hance the competitiveness of spe- specialty crops, and catalyze educa- day. The more you come to the Y during the per person with a maximum of twelve in the temperature check, and then proceed with cialty crops in Missouri should tion, research, marketing, promo- anniversary week, the better your chances class. Jennifer Young will lead the class and admittance to the Y. We have several hand submit their application by March 8, tion, food safety strategies and to win. The YMCA is proud to partner with help participants create the perfect Peter sanitizing stations around the facility and staff 2021. crop-specific solutions for pests and the Chamber of Commerce to support local Cottontail to keep or give as an Easter gift. continues to clean and sanitize all areas. “Specialty Crop Grants are one of diseases. businesses by offering the Chamber Bucks Our Shamrock Shuffle, 5K Run/Walk is the many financial assistance op- Proposals for the upcoming fiscal as prizes throughout the year. Chamber scheduled for March 13, 7:30 a.m., begin- Stop by to see what is offered at your tions available to producers growing year must be submitted to the De- Bucks are accepted by Vandalia businesses ning at the Y. Register online or at the Y. The YMCA in 2021, what improvements we have their operations through innovation partment by 3 p.m., March 8. Pro- just like cash or check. registration fee is $25 and the deadline to made, and what we have accomplished with and value-added agriculture,” said posals will be evaluated and selected February 10: Bring your Family to the Y guarantee a t-shirt is Feb. 26. the support of our YMCA family. We would Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. projects will be included in the Mis- Night! Gym supervision will be available for The Adult 3 on 3 Basketball League love to show you around. “Our team continues to look for souri State Plan for USDA review all members 6 years old to 11 years old from ways to support all of Missouri’s and approval. A list of previously 4:30-7:30 p.m. Parents can work our while agricultural producers as they target funded projects is available on the their children are having fun in the gym. Par- business development opportunities Department’s website. ents must sign their children in and out. Par- – that includes increasing the pro- The application form and addi- ents must stay in the facility; children must duction, processing and distribution tional details are available online at stay in the gym. The Child Watch room is of Missouri’s specialty crops. As al- Agriculture.Mo.Gov. available from 4:30-7:30 p.m., for children ways, we thank the United States five years and younger, maximum of six per Department of Agriculture for these For more information about the half hour. funds that will directly benefit our Missouri Department of Agriculture Feb. 11: Free Day at the Y! Be our guest rural and urban communities.” and its programs, visit the Depart- for the day and learn more about the Y. USDA defines specialty crops as ment online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov. Enjoy fitness classes, walking track, well- ness center and more at no cost on our an- niversary. Guests 16 and over must present a valid picture ID, which indicates birth date. Guests under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All YMCA policies and guidelines apply to all guests and members. As an added bonus, there will be fitness classes in the morning and the evening on Thursday, Feb. 11. Beth’s morning classes begin at 6 a.m., with Beginning Cardio, fol- lowed by Abs, Circuit Class, and Chair class at 9:15 a.m. April’s evening classes begin at 5 p.m., with Slim and Sculpt, followed by Abs, Cardio Strength Circuit, and Poise and Balance at 7:15 p.m. February 11-13: Join Fee Promotion! Join the Y during the promotional period and pay a reduced join fee of $21; a savings of $29 off the regular $50 join fee. One month’s membership fees are due at the time of en- rollment, in addition to the promotional join fee. The savings of $29 covers most WE ARE OPEN & WE ARE HERE FOR Van-Far Students Of The Quarter monthly membership fees. If you’re thinking Pictured are Van-Far students who were named Students of the Quarter for the about a Y membership, stop by, take a tour YOU. IF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR second quarter, Front row (l-r): Evan Papa, Landon Flowers, and Kaylynne Wallace. and see what the Y has to offer. Second row: Sadie Ehler, Kaylen Culwell, and Harley Young. Feb. 12: Wear Your Y T shirt Day! Wear your favorite Y t shirt to the Y and let us take SURGEON ORDERS THERAPY, MAKE a picture or two. We love to take family pic- tures. HE IGHT HOICE HOOSE Youth Indoor Soccer League registration T R C , C for ages three years to 12 years ends on Feb. 12. The fee includes a reversible short ADVANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY sleeve jersey that can be used for future soc- cer seasons. Cost for members is $40; cost www.thepeoplestribune.com for non-members is $45. Late registration,
FarmersThe Missouri Market Department of Promotionmust meet the United Grant States Depart- Fundingscripts of radio Available advertisements and Agriculture has announced funding ment of Agriculture definition, be copies of any artwork created. for the Farmers’ Market Promotion located in Missouri and register as a Ineligible expenses include food, Matching Grant Program through member of the Missouri Grown pro- employee payroll, donations, infra- Missouri Grown. The grant awards gram. Projects must be matched on structure, equipment, clothing and up to $1,000 for reimbursement of at least a dollar-for-dollar basis to reprinting of existing promotional expenses associated with promoting meet eligibility. Priority will be material. Missouri’s farmers’ markets. given to farmers’ markets using The maximum award amount for This competitive grant program funds to expand their marketing each farmers’ market is $1,000. Ap- will provide funds to farmers’ mar- budget and those not awarded funds plications are due Feb. 16, 2021. To kets for promotional pieces that pro- in 2020. apply, visit the Farmers’ Market Pro- vide awareness to communities Examples of qualifying expenses motion Matching Grant Program about the farmers’ markets in their may include permanent signage, webpage for a full list of program re- area. The grant will also fund adver- billboards, radio spots or print ad- quirements, a grant timeline and tisements that improve understand- vertisement. Awardees must include printable application. Treating All Of Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Needs ing of raising food and promote the Missouri Grown logo on all re- For more information on the De- agriculture in those communities. imbursement project pieces and sub- partment and its programs, visit To be eligible, a farmers’ market mit receipts for dispersed funds, Agriculture.Mo.Gov. 710 BUS. 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