THE AREA’S ONLY LOCALLY-OWNED & OPERATED NEWSPAPER | EST. OCTOBER 1, 1996 HE EOPLE S RIBUNE TNEWS FOR PIKEP, EASTERN AUDRAIN’& NORTHERNT LINCOLN COUNTIES FREE Published Every Tuesday • Vol. 26 - No. 17 • Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 • Online at www.thepeoplestribune.com

Louisiana Highcoach, School Chris Booth, after Teacher allegations ongoing Dismissed investigation and policy on of inappropriate sexual conduct with personnel information. students. Although Smith could not discuss During a nearly two-hour execu- details about the nature of Booth’s tive meeting, the Louisiana School alleged misconduct, some former Board moved on three agenda items students have spoken out about pre- – two of which focused on discipli- vious voiced complaints – some dat- nary action against Booth. ing back to before 2017 with Board members Jenna Loveless, allegations of sexual misconduct Jim York, Pam Todd-Watts, William taking place since 2013. Sheppard, Bill Capps, and Karl Booth originally hails from Vin- Dewey all voted unanimously to pe- cennes, Indiana and attended Cul- tition Missouri’s Attorney General ver-Stockton College to play varsity on a complaint on Chris Booth’s basketball until he graduated in teaching license. 2008. That decision was followed with After starting work at Louisiana a motion to authorize Superinten- School District, he filled in as the dent Dr. Todd Smith to present basketball head coach for the Lady

Booth with a Separation Agreement Bulldogs during the 2014-15 season. Pictured is long-time Farber City Clerk Marie Bounds of Farber at the dessert Chris Booth and Release with all members vot- He also previously acted as an assis- table at the Farber Board of Aldermen meeting, Feb. 8. ing yes. tant coach for the baseball and foot- BY BRICE CHANDLER According to Dr. Smith, Booth ball programs. STAFF WRITER has been with the district for 10 The school board’s decision was The Louisiana R-II School Dis- years and taught business education implemented immediately, and Marie Bounds Honored For trict has petitioned Missouri’s Attor- at the high school. Booth will not be performing any ney General to take action on high Unfortunately, Smith was unable further duties for the district. school teacher and baseball assistant to answer further questions due to an The Tribune could not reach Booth for comment 50 BYearsY BRICE CHANDLER At Farbercommunity City led to the Clerk change after as of this STAFF WRITER her family moved outside of city writing. Residents of the small town of limits. He could face a revocation of his Farber will miss seeing a familiar Marie and husband, Boyd, still re- teaching certificate by the Missouri face as long-time city clerk Marie side in rural Farber. The couple has Department of Elementary and Sec- Bounds retired after 50 years of three children, Bruce, of Monroe, ondary Education depending on the service. N.C.; Ron of Hillard, Fla.; and results of the action taken by the At- The second oldest daughter of 12 Karen Heaston of Columbia. torney General’s Office. Kniess siblings, Marie’s family Local friends and Farber residents As of this writing, Booth has not moved from Wisconsin to Cyrene will still see Marie on occasion as been charged with any criminal ac- where she grew up and graduated she is acting treasurer of the Farber tivity nor have the Pike County from Bowling Green High School in Cemetery and co-treasurer of the Sheriff’s Office been contacted in 1956. Farber Fun Fest Committee. She re-gard to the alleged complaints. She moved to the town of Farber will also be helping the city with its The People's Tribune will con- in 1961 but didn’t start working as upcoming Sesquicentennial in 2022. tinue to update as information be- the city clerk until February 1971. As for what she will do with all comes available. She was initially hired by Mayor her newly found free time? Joe Gaw and the board of aldermen that year for the position. After- Marie has six grandchildren, four wards, she had to run for election great-grandchildren, and three step- every two years to keep the position. grandchildren to visit and enjoy. She That lasted until 2001 when citizens also has more opportunity to create voted to make it appointed by the her homemade treats – a past-time administration. which has also earned her recogni- Her impact and service to the tion within the community. A Taste Of Philly Makes Donation On Sunday, Feb. 7, A Taste of Philly sponsored a 50-50 drawing and donated Watch Next Week’s the proceeds to the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce. Lindsay and Tom Thompson, owners and operators of the restaurant, also matched the funds that People’s Tribune were raised. The donation was presented to Sarrah Gigous, executive director of For National FFA Week the chamber, left and Karen Arico, second vice president, pictured with McCoy Thompson, son of Tom and Lindsay. Section Trip To Boutiful?

‘RuggedBY BRENT E NGELSouls’ ofSought firewood and snows Almost so deep that Colorado20 Years by a party of AgoIndians un- CONTRIBUTING WRITER at times the only way the men could known,” he recalled. Continued from Feb. 9 edition advance was to follow the paths James Pierson Beckwourth, a Also proving valuable would be made by wandering buffalo herds,” man of mixed race who was born a organizational skills learned while said author Eric Jay Dolin. slave in Virginia and whose name serving as a brigadier general in the The explorers might have died still is attached to a Sierra Nevada Missouri Territorial Militia during had it not been for help from the mountain range pass, described the the War of 1812. Ashley was de- Pawnee, who provided advice and scene. scribed as five feet nine inches tall replaced the white men’s dead Ashley “would open none of his with a slender build, a hooked nose horses. goods, except tobacco, until all had and a firm chin. Ashley’s caravan men reached arrived, as he wished to make an Bounds was presented with resolutions from the Missouri House of Represen- “Socially awkward, stiff, re- the Green Valley on April 19, 1825. equal distribution,” Beckwourth tatives and Missouri Senate for her 50 years of service to Farber. served, distant, graceless and self- Three days later, he split the men wrote, adding the obvious in saying disciplined, he developed few close into four parties, all of which were that provisions were scarce in the relationships, even among lifelong to go into the mountains and trap mountains. friends,” Anschutz said. “Such char- beaver. They then were to reassem- “When all had come in, (Ashley) acteristics may have hindered him ble in three months at a river loca- opened his goods, and there was a socially, but this same formality tion chosen by Ashley, who left general jubilee among all at the ren- made Ashley a nat- dezvous,” he con- ural leader of men.” tinued. “We Dr. Frances L. constituted quite a McCurdy, an asso- little town, number- ciate professor at ing at least eight the University of hundred souls, of Missouri, would whom one half offer a different were women and view of Ashley’s children. There appearance. were some among “A picturesque us who had not and dashing gentle- seen any gro- man, he epitomized ceries...for several the ideal of the months. The western man, and whisky went off as the announcement freely as water, of his expected even at the exorbi- presence at a gath- tant price he sold it Farber Mayor Ken Scott is pictured presenting Bounds with a plaque of appre- ering would bring many a man there markers for the trappers to follow. for. All kinds of sports were in- ciation for her many years as Farber city clerk. to shake his hand,” McCurdy wrote. An estimated 120 men had ar- dulged in with a heartiness that Trib photos by Nancy Case In 1819, Ashley moved to St. rived by July 1 at the rendezvous would astonish more civilized soci- Louis and a year later was chosen as point near what is now a bump in the eties.” This service of listing all obituaries in today’s paper, for any Missouri’s first lieutenant governor. road called Burntfork in Southwest Ashley said the gathering lasted funeral home, is sponsored by McCoy & Blossom Funeral Homes It was during the term that he would Wyoming. In addition to Ashley’s one day. Others claimed it was a be thrust into prominence. contingent, there were mountaineers week. Ashley’s recollection may be employed by the British-owned clouded by the fact that he left the OBITUARIES “The office was not a demand- Hudson Bay Company and Native next day for St. Louis with almost ing one and Ashley formed a part- Americans. 9,000 beaver pelts. No matter who is nership with his old friend, Andrew right, it is considered the first large- Henry, to engage in the fur trade of The men, and the women and scale meeting of what would be an- In Jeffrey G. Epperson, 66, Center the Rocky Mountains, in which children who accompanied them, nual reunions over the next 15 years. THIS LIST SPONSORED BY: Henry had already had considerable were “assembled in two camps near Loving Hope Long Smith, 53, Richmond experience,” Carter noted. each other about 20 miles distant “The rendezvous system, where Mary Ashley died on Nov. 7, from the place appointed by me as a trappers remained in the mountains Memory McCoy & 1831, but her husband’s grief was general rendezvous,” Ashley re- year-round, meeting an annual sup- Nina Nell Orf, 98, Bowling Green soon remedied by the prospect of called in his diary. They had been pliers’ caravan at what amounted to exploring the Rockies. “scattered over the territory west of a mobile trade fair, revolutionized Blossom THE PROMISED LAND the mountains in small detach- the fur business,” Anschutz wrote. Terron ‘Duke’ Micah Hill, 22, Louisiana Ashley and his party set out in ments.” “The rendezvous removed the need Funeral Homes & Crematory November 1824, not long after he The “only injury we had sus- for expensive fortified posts in the was defeated for Missouri governor tained by Indian depradations (sic) mountains, provided trappers with Margaret Wise, 94, Center 573-213-5110 by Frederick Bates. was the stealing of 17 horses by the ready access to supplies and usually kept them in debt to their suppliers.” 701 N. Bus. 61 “The journey was plagued by Crows...and the loss of one man Carl Mack Coffelt, 62, Clarksburg brutal cold, slicing winds, a scarcity killed on the headwaters of the Rio See SOULS on page 6 Bowling Green THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 • Page 2 Community News

Community Calendar... PruittThe Culver-Stockton In Cast CollegeOf TwoTo Radio minimize Dramas risk and potential At majorCulver-Stockton from Tinley Park, Ill. Submit upcoming events by calling 324-6111 or toll-free 888-324-9636 Theatre Department is offering two exposure of COVID-19, perform- •Spencer Shively, a sophomore radio dramas this month that were ances will be live streamed on the marketing and psychology major or e-mail to: [email protected] first presented in the 1940s and theatre department's YouTube page from St. Louis; On Feb. 18: Blood Drive, 3-7 pointments required - www.blood- 1950s. at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-13 and at 3 p.m. •Cassie Williams, a freshman mu- p.m., Clopton High School. Missis- center.org code 10126. Sponsored The first radio drama is Feb. 14. A small audience limited to sical theatre major from Thomas, sippi Valley Regional Blood Center, by Clopton FBLA "Carmilla," one of the early works current Culver-Stockton students, Okla. mobile bus will be on hand. Ap- of vampire fiction coming from a faculty and staff will be allowed to David Lane, lecturer in speech 19th century story by Irish author attend performances in the Alexan- and theatre education, will direct the Sheridan Le Fanu. It was adapted by der Campbell Auditorium on the production. Seth Campbell, an assis- Lucille Fletcher, perhaps the most Culver-Stockton campus. tant professor of theatre, is in charge Rep. Chad Perkins accomplished suspense/horror radio The cast consists of: of production design. writer of her era with "Sorry," •Jessica Andrews, a freshman the- Kaitlyn Conaway, a senior Eng- "Wrong Number" and "The Hitch- atre major from Pleasant Plains, Ill. lish education major from Steelville, hiker" among her classics. The first •Krista Barth, a senior English is the assistant director. SupportsHOUSE MOVES TO STREAMLINE MissouriSUPPLEMENTAL FarmersBUDGET BILL broadcast of "Carmilla" was on The education major from Bloomington, Bailey McNamar, a senior arts VEHICLE LICENSING PROCESS SENT TO GOVERNOR (HB 16) Columbia Workshop on July 28, Ill.; management major from Quincy, FOR FARMERS (HB 153) A supplemental spending plan 1940. •Courtney Deeds, a senior theatre Ill., is the stage manager. Members of the Missouri House that will provide assistance to The second play is an original major from Springfield; Students in the theatre program have approved legislation to cut bu- renters is now on its way to the gov- script by Richard Thorne called •Emma Hackett, a sophomore get opportunities to design main- reaucratic red tape for farmers so ernor’s desk to be signed into law. "The Shadow People," which is theatre major from Buffalo; stage productions and direct full- they will have an easier time licens- The Senate completed the work about a woman haunted by mysteri- •Noah Klauser, a freshman Eng- length shows. Four mainstage ing their vehicles. The bill would started by the House by passing the ous people living in the shadows. lish education major from Quincy; productions, including multiple stu- allow the many farmers who own bill that appropriates more than $324 Loosely based on "The Horla," Guy •Alexis Mallon, a freshman arts dent-directed one-act plays and one multiple vehicles to avoid numerous million to the Missouri Housing De- De Maupassant's late 19th century management major from Wildwood. musical, are produced each year. For trips to the license bureau to license velopment Commission to help Mis- horror story, "The Shadow People" •Trevor Pruitt, a sophomore busi- more details about the theatre pro- each vehicle. sourians with rental assistance and was originally broadcast on the se- ness administration major from gram, contact the fine arts office at The bill would create a system for utility assistance. ries "The Hall of Fantasy" on Sept. Bowling Green. 573-288-6436 or Missourians who own multiple farm The bill allocates Missouri’s 5, 1952. •Morgan Zavoral, a freshman art [email protected]. vehicles to have the vehicles placed share of a $25 billion federal aid on the same registration renewal package for housing that was passed schedule. All farm vehicles included in December. Missouri’s portion of in the fleet of a registered farm ve- the federal funds will be disbursed OATS Providing hicle fleet owner would be regis- by the Missouri Housing Develop- Tri-County Saddle Club tered during April or on a prorated ment Commission and can be used basis. Farm vehicles registered to pay landlords and utilities in ar- Transportation To under the bill would be issued a spe- rears or to help keep renters current. cial license plate with the phrase The aid can provide up to 12 COVID-19 Shots KicksBY BETH TRAYNOR OfG ILBERT2021an award at our end of the year "Farm Fleet Vehicle" and be issued months of rent and utility assistance, OATS Transit Northeast Region Members of the Tri-County Sad- Christmas party. This year the club multiyear license plates that do not ongoing rent and utilities for up to is providing free rides to individuals dle Club met on the grounds for a would like to congratulate Grace require a renewal tab. three months, and help cover missed in Pike County to receive COVID- frigid monthly meeting Saturday, Smith of Vandalia for being the Jun- The sponsor said the bill will help rent or utilities since March 1. 19 vaccination shots. Feb. 6. ior High Point winner and Jack farmers who own multiple vehicles STATE LAUNCHES COVID-19 OATS Transit is committed to as- Due to COVID-19 precautions, Hughes of Curryville for achieving to have a simplified process for ve- VACCINE NAVIGATOR sisting those individuals who need the 2020 Christmas party was sadly the Senior award. Both riders were hicle licensing. He said, “It has been Missourians now have access to a this transportation in rural areas. canceled and March will begin the awarded a handcraft bronc halter a real pain going to the license bu- secure registry tool that will help This service will be coordinated start of our 2021 year. Tasks were made by Danielle Crowder. reau every time one of those vehi- them to obtain the COVID-19 vac- with normal service in the commu- completed from the closing of an old In upcoming news, the Tri- cles came up for licensing.” He cine. The newly-created Missouri nities, but additional service could year and the rolling in of a new one. County Saddle Club plans to host added that the bill gives farmers the Vaccine Navigator can be reached be added when there is a driver/ve- The books were audited and the our annual equine coggins and vac- option to “go to the license bureau online at MOStopsCovid.com/navi- hicle available to do so. board of directors discussed. The of- cination clinic in April. This is a one time a year in April, license all gator. To see schedules go to the OATS ficers from 2020 were graciously re- community event that allows owners your vehicles at that one time, and Gov. Parson said, “Although vac- Transit website at Mail Scanner has instated for the upcoming year and to have their horse’s blood drawn you will be able to get a fleet plate cine supply nationwide is still quite detected a possible fraud attempt the 2021 show committee was ad- without setting up an appointment or that will be put on your vehicle for limited, this registration process will from "urldefense.proofpoint.com" dressed. hauling into town. In past years the multiple years.” help connect Missourians with more claiming to be https://www.oat- In much more thrilling news the club has serviced over 50 horses. We Legislation Approved to Protect avenues to receive a vaccine. This stransit.org/schedules. club was excited to announce the will present details to the public in Missouri Farms from Unauthorized will not only provide support for They do ask that rides are sched- 2020 Junior and Senior High Point March. If you are interested watch Inspections (HB 574) Missouri citizens but also help our uled at least 24-48 hours in advance. winners. This award is an accumu- our Facebook page or speak with a Legislation is now on its way to team determine where the greatest All rides requested are subject to lation of points earned by paid member. the Senate that would protect Mis- demands for vaccines exist through- availability. Masks are required dur- TCSC members under the age of 18. souri agricultural facilities from out the state.” ing transport on the OATS Transit Each year the show committee care- We are optimistic of a productive other states and outside organiza- The new navigator site allows bus. To schedule a trip please call fully adds up points earned from 2021 season; spending time outside tions that want to gain access to the residents to indicate their desire to 800-654-6287. each horse show and then presents on the back of a horse. facilities without legal authority. The be vaccinated. They will then need bill is meant to protect producers to answer questions to determine from animal rights activists who their eligibility based on the state’s may seek access under false pre- priority phases. tenses, and is also designed to limit Registrants will be notified upon ApplyMissouri Online turkey hunters For can MDCucation. Spring Manageding in Turkey Missouri, visit HuntsMDC's website the spread of disease by ensuring activation of each phase and alerted apply online during February for The spring turkey hunting youth at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting- only qualified inspectors are allowed when they become eligible. Individ- 2021 spring turkey managed hunts portion will be April 10 and 11 with trapping/species/turkey. into the facilities. uals will then be able to seek vacci- through the Missouri Department of the regular spring season running The sponsor said, “The reason nation from their health care Conservation (MDC) website at April 19-May 9. Buy Missouri hunting permits this bill is needed is that oftentimes provider if they have vaccines avail- mdc.mo.gov/springturkeyhunts. Detailed information on spring from numerous vendors around the many of our agriculture producers able or view mass vaccination Managed hunt details and applica- turkey hunting will be available in state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buyper- do not know who has the right to events and other providers in their tion procedures are outlined on the the MDC 2021 Spring Turkey Hunt- mits, or through the MDC free mo- come into their facility.” The spon- area. webpage. Drawing results will be ing Regulations and Information bile app -- MO Hunting -- available sor noted that several states have Those with online accessibility is- posted starting March 15. booklet, available where permits are for download through Google Play passed animal welfare or animal sues are encouraged to call the Due to limited hunter-education sold beginning in March. for Android devices or the App Store rights bills and that organizations COVID-19 hotline at 877-435-8411 classes and classroom sizes from To learn more about turkey hunt- for Apple devices. from those states sometimes want to for registration assistance. Language COVID-19 restrictions, MDC has inspect the facilities of Missouri pro- translation and other services are suspended hunter-education require- ducers without the authority to do available to callers. ments for youth applying for spring so. manage turkey hunts. Youth who do The bill specifies the Missouri not have hunter-education certifica- Department of Agriculture, the Watts Sisters tion must hunt in the presence of a United States Department of Agri- Named To hunter who is certified in hunter ed- culture, the county sheriff and any other federal or Missouri state Little Prince Cast, Crew agency with statutory or regulatory The latest play coming to the Lit- authority have exclusive authority to tle Theatre at Central Methodist Hendricks Receives inspect the grounds or facilities in University is an adaptation of the Missouri. Facilities include those timeless classic, The Little Prince, used for the production of eggs, milk coming to the stage at the beginning Scholarship To or other dairy products, raising of of March. livestock, or the production or rais- The spring performance will be ing of dogs or other animals not used guest directed by Christopher MaryCulver-Stockton Hendricks from Louisiana Text to produce any food product. The Oliver and will be shown to a live has been accepted into Culver- Or Call bill also allows a facility owner to theatre audience and on an online Stockton College's incoming class request and allow groups outside livestream from March 3-7. Shows for the fall 2021 semester. those listed to inspect. will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday Hendricks, a senior at Bowling through Friday, 7:30 p.m. on Satur- Green High School, also was day, and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. awarded the Promise Scholarship, a •Termite Treatment - Pre/Post573-324-2313 Construction We Welcome Sisters, Katelyn Watts will per- $7,500 per year scholarship for four •Pest Control - Spiders - Roaches - Ants - Fleas - Mice form as The Aviator and Loni Watts years. This scholarship is awarded •Stinging Insects •Bed Bugs Heat Treatment is on the camera crew will be par- based upon academic credentials Your ticipating. and is renewable provided the stu- Free Inspections www.midwestpestpros.com [email protected] They are the daughters of Pam dent remains in good academic Like Us On Facebook/Midwest Pest Pro Local News Todd-Watts of Louisiana. standing. No Contracts

111 North Lincoln Drive Troy, MO 63379 A Real Estate Firm 324-9955

•State Inspections 3505 Georgia St. #5169 170 Oakwoods Dr., Troy #5198 480 Pear Tree Rd., Troy (ALPS Building) #5180 541 Long Train Dr., Troy Truly exquisite! Attention to detail found This is the perfect full package home Open, split bedroom floor plan with all in every corner of this home! Nestled on sitting on 3.5 acres of beautiful •Full Services the "bells & whistles!" Cabinets, floor- 9.1 private acres with 40x60 out-build- scenery! Two massive outbuildings Louisiana ing, fixtures- all upgrades. Massive ing. Wrap around porch w/ great views included; 1,200 sq. ft. detached 2-car [email protected] garage with rear entry! Back yard is all around. Definitely a one-of-a-kind garage w/ inside office area & 50x80 Auto & Diesel Care already fenced for your fur babies! home! stick framed building w/ wood heat. Jason DeCamp •Tires Jennifer Stop by the office or visit us on the web @ Coming Soon Cunningham www.pikemoproperty.com THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 • Page 3 Community News From The Mayor’s Desk... March 15 Is Last Day To Complete Enrollment For Gossip can tear public hearing. 2021 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage families, friends, repu- The attorney general Agricultural producers who have choosing to participate in either ARC by participating in ARC for the same not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk or PLC. crop, on the same acres. You may elect tations, and even cities opinion No. 63, Mansur, Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Cover- For added assistance with ARC and ECO regardless of your farm program apart; especially if 2-11-69 reads: “When a age (PLC) programs for 2021 must do PLC decisions, USDA partnered with election. they are distorted city has proposed annex- so by March 15. Producers who have the University of Illinois and Texas Upland cotton farmers who choose and/or untruthful. ation of several areas that not yet signed a 2021 enrollment con- A&M University to offer web-based to enroll seed cotton base acres in ARC Rumors are going are not contiguous (not tract or who want to make an election decision tools to assist producers in or PLC are ineligible for the stacked around our area about connected) to each other, change should contact their local making informed, educated decisions income protection plan (STAX) on annexation. Therefore, the votes in each area are USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) using crop data specific to their respec- their planted cotton acres. let me be honest and counted separately to de- office to make an appointment. Pro- tive farming operations. Tools include: MORE INFORMATION transparent since that termine if each area has gram enrollment for 2021 is required Gardner-farmdoc Payment Calcula- For more information on ARC and was one of my cam- approved annexation to in order to participate in the programs, tor, the University of Illinois tool that PLC including web-based decision but elections for the 2021 crop year are offers farmers the ability to run pay- tools, visit farmers.gov/arc-plc. JIM ARICO, MAYOR paign promises and the city even though the optional and otherwise remain the ment estimate modeling for their farms All USDA Service Centers are open CITY OF BOWLING GREEN the reason for weekly elections are conducted same as elections made for 2020. and counties for ARC-County and for business, including those that re- articles. Yes. I did pro- simultaneously.” Please “FSA offices have multiple pro- PLC. strict in-person visits or require ap- pose annexation to the board of communicate with your alderper- grams competing for the time and at- ARC and PLC Decision Tool, the pointments. All Service Center visitors alderpersons. It makes sense to me son and me and voice your tention of our staff. Because of the Texas A&M tool that allow producers wishing to conduct business with that properties that our city owns thoughts and sentiments, rather importance and complexities of the to analyze payment yield updates and NRCS, Farm Service Agency, or any should be within the city limits. than making this an ugly gossip ARC and PLC programs, and to ensure expected payments for 2019 and 2020. other Service Center agency should Our stockpile area, our two la- topic. Discussions are good-gossip we meet your program delivery expec- Producers who have used the tool in call ahead and schedule an appoint- goons, animal shelter, a pumping tears down! tations, please do not wait to start the the past should see their username and ment. Service Centers that are open for station, and our compose pile for There will be a men’s breakfast enrollment process,” said FSA Acting much of their farm data will already be appointments will pre-screen visitors Administrator Steve Peterson. “I can- available in the system. based on health concerns or recent Bowling Green residents to burn at the Family Resource Center on not emphasize enough the need to CROP INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS travel, and visitors must adhere to so- their branches and leaves, etc. are Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. The guest begin the program election and enroll- Producers are reminded that en- cial distancing guidelines. Visitors are NOT in Bowling Green’s city lim- speaker is Dr. Robert Loggins , au- ment process now. This process can be rolling in ARC or PLC programs can also required to wear a face covering its. There is also land available for thor and Bible expositor. The Fam- completed when applying for other impact eligibility for some crop insur- during their appointment. Our program the possibility of building more ily Resource Center is located at FSA programs as well.” ance products. Producers who elect delivery staff will continue to work houses and/or bringing in small 21208 Hwy. WW. Bowling Green. ARC and PLC provide income sup- and enroll in PLC also have the option with our producers by phone, email, manufacturers and more busi- Please RSVP by texting to Allen port to farmers from substantial drops of purchasing Supplemental Coverage and using online tools. More informa- nesses. My annexation proposal Lockard at 417-440-9786if you in crop prices or revenues and are vital Option (SCO) through their Approved tion can be found at farmers.gov/coro- would be to extend to and includ- plan on attending. economic safety nets for most Ameri- Insurance Provider. Producers of cov- navirus . ing our 14+ acres for stock piling February is Black History can farms. ered commodities who elect ARC are Although 1,033,310 contracts have ineligible for SCO on their planted Visit farmers.gov/service-center-lo- rock, oil, dirt, and other items as Month and I encourage each of us been completed to date, this represents acres. cator to find location and contact infor- needed. This would extend our city to inquire into all the contributions less than 59% of the more than 1.7 mil- Unlike SCO, RMA’s Enhanced mation for the nearest FSA county limits to the second curve on Route and impact of our African-Ameri- lion contracts anticipated by the Coverage Option (ECO) is unaffected office. Y from the former Bowling Green can society. We don’t always un- Agency. By enrolling soon, producers Christian School and Church on derstand diversity and various can beat the rush as the deadline nears. the north side of Main through the cultures, traditions, and especially Producers who do not complete en- city’s acreage. I also proposed an- their role in the development of our rollment by close of business local nexation on the south side of Busi- great United States history. When time on Monday, March 15 will not be Hart Care Chiropractic ness 54 from the current city limits we are unaware and uninformed it enrolled in ARC or PLC for the 2021 to extend to but not including causes division, separation, and crop year and will be ineligible to re- L. Shane Hart D.C. ceive a payment should one trigger for Bleigh Ready Mix. Again, my rea- alienation. Education is unifying! Got pain? Serving the region an eligible crop. Digestive problems? soning is to annex city property Bowling Green’s Dollar Tree ARC and PLC contracts can be for 32 years that is not within the city limits. and Mary thank you for supporting emailed, faxed or physically signed No Energy? (this would be the two lagoons, an- their fund raiser for “14 Days of and mailed back to FSA. Producers imal shelter, and compost area). Giving.” Thank you also to the with level 2 eauthentication access can Being healthy and staying healthy Once again, there is also poten- Bowling Green Nazarene Church electronically sign contracts. Service tial acreage for more housing for hosting the administration of Center staff can also work with pro- is really QUITE SIMPLE! and/or small manufacturing and the COVID-19 vaccination. Much ducers to sign and securely transmit Call today - 573-324-2225 businesses. Now, for example, a appreciation goes to the Pike contracts electronically through two farmer donated some acreage for a County commissioners for clearing commercially available tools: Box and 300 W. Main the snow off the Nazarene parking OneSpan. You can learn more about Bowling Green golf course or driving/shooting these solutions at farmers.gov/mydocs. range or someone donated a house lot and to the businesses that do- Producers may also make arrange- for the homeless or for families nated water and pizza to the health ments to drop off signed contracts at that come in to visit the incarcer- workers. The Church of the the FSA county office. Please call ated men in prison and it was out- Nazarene is also hosting a silent ahead for local mailing or drop off in- side of the city limits and there was auction and trivia night on Friday, formation and options for submitting no way to connect existing city March 5. Call at 636-445-0095 or signed contracts electronically. Thank You limits property, then Bowling email [email protected] Producers are eligible to enroll I want to thank everyone who contributed in Green could own the property but for more information. The Bowl- farms with base acres for the following commodities: barley, canola, large and making my birthday celebration one of the would have a way to the possibility ing Green Senior Prom Committee most exciting and memorable ones I have is also having a fund raising Trivia small chickpeas, corn, crambe, of annexing such. Let me empha- flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mus- ever enjoyed. It was such a pleasure to have size that the board of aldermen and Night in Ashley on May 4. Call tard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rape- received the many letters, cards, calls, and women have NOT approved my the BGHS at 573-324-5341 for seed, long grain rice, medium- and gifts fromfellow teachers, former students, proposal as of yet. We are doing more details. short-grain rice, safflower seed, seed our due diligence on the legal as- Business Licenses were issued cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower church "family", friends, and neighbors. pects and listening to you, the citi- to Geeky Hillbilly Computers at seed and wheat. Thank you all, and may God bless each of you zens of Bowling Green, and 419 South Curvier Street, Twin YIELD DATA & WEB-BASED for your thoughtfulness. especially to those that do not want Valley Transport LLC. At 1513 DECISION TOOLS AVAILABLE to be annexed into the city limits. Business 54 West, Christian Elec- FSA recently updated the annual Sincerely, Mrs. Dorothy Webb IF, the board would approve my trical Contractors at 11199 Pike and benchmark yields for ARC/PLC program years 2019, 2020 and 2021. proposals for annexation, there 405 all in Bowling Green. Please This data is useful to producers in would be public rational for annex- continue to support local busi- ation posted with plenty of public nesses and services . SHOP notices and ample time given for a LOCAL!

CASTEELS In-home decorating service window treatments - wallpaper - paint gifts - bridal registry - church supplies 110 W. Adams - Pittsfield, Ill. 217-285-4488

Come See Ryan for the Accepting most HUNTING credit cards BOOTS Best Deal and a No Hassle Family Environment!

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. 16, 2021 • Page 4 Obituaries Dowell and fiance, Kati Cakosh, Ash- The family will receive friends lee and Tyson Geissert, Austin and Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Mt. Chelse Dowell, Doniel and Daniel Moriah Baptist in Clarksburg. Memo- Regier, Trisha Patrick and fiance rial services will follow the visitation Lance Doubek, Shawn Nett, Elisha at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Justin Hous- Wise, and Erica Tiedemann and ton officiating. bonus grandkid, Chad Branstetter; 46 He was born April 14, 1958, in great-grandchildren, Teale Branstet- California, he son of the late Harold ter, Gunner and Bleyne Bryant, Jaxon Mack and Mary Maxine (Leonard) Wise, Blair Wise, Kellen and Ardyn Coffelt. Harris, Ainsley Whitaker, Rhrett and He worked at Thomas Ceramics in Harper Wise, Andrew, Ricky, and California; Bassett Bedding in Tipton; Avery Williamson, Josie Harrison Nordyne in Tipton and Booneville, and husband, David, Josh and Brit- and Lincoln University in Jefferson tany Penrod, Matt Henry, Shavon and City. Troy Williamson, Sierra, Lexi,Tren- Carl enjoyed fishing, playing pool, ton and Sophie Geissert, Landon, tending to his yard and gardening, Emma and Ellie Dowell, Kayla and working on his lawnmowers, and husband Adam Gorman, Skylyn and going for drives or spending time with Jeffrey G. Epperson Margaret Wise Zoe Billedo ,Gavin Patrick, Kainon his buddies at Charlie Parker's. He Jeffrey G. Epperson,66, of Center NinaNina NellNell Orf Orf died peacefully in Margaret Wise of Center, formerly Bieganowski, Elayna and Zac also loved just sitting on the front died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at Hanni- her sleep, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at of rural Vandalia, died peacefully Fri- Aquilar, Dakota, Gretchen and Mer- porch swing enjoying a quiet day with bal Reginal Hospital. Country View Nursing Facility in day, Feb. 11, 2021 at the age of 94. cedes Nett, Molly, Jack, Hannah and a beer in his hand with his dog Bailey A Celebration of Life was held Sat- Bowling Green. She was with loved ones when the Cloe Regier, Taylor and Mason Bates, who was a constant companion. urday at 10 a.m., at Salt River Chris- Per her wishes, she was cremated Lord reached out to her. Bobbi, Johnny and Woody Tiedmann; Carl is survived by a son, Tommy tian Church in New London with the with no formal services. A family me- A visitation celebrating the life of six great-great-grandchildren, Dax Hill of Holts Summit; two daughters, Rev. Richard Epperson officiating. morial will be held in the spring of Geneva Margaret Flowers Wise will Patrick, Gracey and River Harrison, Susan Wilson and husband, Joey of Visitation was Saturday from 9-10 2021. Cremation services were han- be held Friday beginning at 1 p.m., Kingston Penrod, Edith Williamson, Vandalia, and Michelle Coffelt and a.m., at the church. dled by Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in followed by funeral services at 2 p.m., and Owen Gorman; and siblings, Jay husband, Sir Patrick of Gainesville, He was born June 17, 1955 in Han- Bowling Green. at the Bienhoff Funeral Home in Van- and Wanda Flowers of Hannibal, Ga.; three granddaughters, Sammi nibal to Ohrie and Carlita Turner Ep- Nina was born July 28, 1922 to dalia. Her grandson, Pastor Aaron Jerry Flowers of Perry, and John and Maikai-Moseley and husband, Aaron person. Jeffrey attended the local William and Dora Mabry Colbert in Dowell, will officiate with burial at Goldie Flowers of Madisonville. of Clarksburg, Loggan Coffelt of schools with his two sisters and grad- Whiteside. She was united in mar- Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Van- The family’s sorrow of Margaret’s Gainesville, Ga., Patricia Vaught and uated from Mark Twain High School. riage to Bernard “Barney” Orf on dalia. death is soothed by the joy they know husband, Skyler of Jefferson City; Jeffrey and Katie Lee were united in Nov. 30, 1946 in St. Clement. They Geneva Margaret Flowers was she found in the heavenly reunion two grandsons, Seth Minor of Jeffer- marriage on Jan. 5, 1974 in Ralls were married for 40 years before Bar- born April 5, 1926 in Hannibal at the with her husband, Dan and her two son City, and Alex Wilson of Van- County at the pastor’s home. To this ney preceded her in death in July family home. The daughter of Henry sons, John and Don. dalia; a great-grandson, Warner Ryan union were born four children, 1986. Nina grew up and spent her Lewie and Laura Mabel Gunn Flow- Also preceding her in death were Maikai of Clarksburg; three sisters, Heather, Amanda, Josh and Boone. early years in Whiteside. After her ers, she was the sixth child born of her parents, sons-in-law, Floyd Dow- Donna Diane Elgin of Sedalia, Linda Jeffrey was a farmer early in life and marriage, they moved to Bowling their 13 children. Baptized in the Salt ell and Bob Askey; siblings, Idell Lucas of Clarksburg, Leta Gross and for the last 27 years, he worked as a Green where she worked as a book- River by the Rev. Golden, she was a Benn, Frances Hawkinson, Everette husband, James of California; a street sweeper for Hannibal Street De- keeper for Henderson’s Produce and member of the Pleasant Grove Flowers, Howard Flowers, Juanita brother, Dale Coffelt of Clayton, partment. He was an avid hunter and later, Feeders Grain and Supply be- Church. Mahod, Russell Flowers, Fern Miller, N.C.; many nieces; nephews; great- fisherman. He loved to barbecue and fore retiring. At the age of 17 she married Delbert Flowers, and Arnold Flowers. nieces; great-nephews; and special spend time with family. Jeffrey, “said Before retiring, they moved to Daniel David Wise on Jan. 15,1944 She would always tell the family as friend, Sharon Brayfield, Lamar. what he meant and meant what he Swede Town just outside of Bowling and they were married 62 years at the they left, ‘I love you, I love you all”. He was also preceded in death by said”. He was a life-long, hard-work- Green. There they could enjoy the time of his death on Aug. 13, 2006. Her peaceful passing was her re- his aunt, Edith "Edie" Leonard; niece, ing resident of Ralls County and was “country lifestyle” together. In her They were blessed with eight children ward for a life well lived. Debra "Debbie" Gross; and three known for his bear hugs, big smiles later years, she moved back to town and their children's success in life brothers-in-law, Lewis Elgin, James and waves from his rocking chair on in Bowling Green. were their proudest achievements and Lucas, Jr., and Fred Peters. the front porch. He was a loving hus- She enjoyed and took pride in car- the untimely deaths of their sons, John Memorials may be contributed at band, father, grandfather, great-grand- ing for her home. She loved being and Don, were their deepest sorrow. https://fundthefuneral.com/carl- father, relative and friend. outside and tending to her yard. She Along with her husband, they pro- mack-coffelt or checks payable to He is survived by his wife of 47 also loved going on adventures with vided their children with a good life. Windmill Ridge Funeral Service years, Katie Lee Epperson of Center; her granddaughter, especially catch- Margaret was a farm wife, working (please reference Carl Coffelt in the children: Heather Clark and husband, ing giant grasshoppers. She loved the beside her husband when needed and memo section). Online condolences Danny, Amanda Williams, Josh Ep- simplicity of sitting on her front porch raising chickens along with the kids, to the family may be contributed to person and wife, Jennifer, Boone Ep- and taking in the moments of visiting putting in a big garden, canning over www.windmillridgefuneralservice.com person and wife, Laurie, and Bellah with neighbors and many friends 500 quarts of produce in one season, Epperson; grandchildren, Kelsey and whom she was greatly appreciative of sewing dresses for the girls and even husband, Andrew, Jewels, Ethan, and loved very much. shirts for the boys, but her passion Ciara, Steven Ohrie, Madison, Cal, She is survived by a son, Phillip was quilting. Those who received Kaylee, Owen, Hannah, Lauren, Orf of Independence; granddaughter, one of her hand-stitched and hand- Call Jacob, Nicholas, and Sydney; and two Ashley Goodloe; and great-grand- quilted quilts felt truly blessed. She great-grandchildren, Lukas and daughter, Remi. also was very talented in embroidery. William; two sisters, Brenda Grubb She was preceded in death by her She made each of her 46 great-grand- 324-6111 and husband, Gary of Bowling Green parents and husband; sister, Ella Mar- children an embroidered piece with and Shelley Brown and husband, garet Smith; and brothers, Lloyd Col- their name and even taught a few of Denny of Baton Rogue, La.; many bert and Clem “Pete” Colbert. them how to hand quilt and embroi- other nieces, nephews, other relatives, dery. It must have taken a lot of pa- Online condolences maybe left at CarlCarl MackMack Coffelt, Coffelt 62, of Clarks- To Place and friends. www.bibbveach.com. tience to help those little hands to cut Memorials may be made to the Ep- the material correctly and thread and burg died at SSM Health St. Mary's in Memorials may be made to St. Jefferson City on Friday, Feb. 12, person family, c/o McCoy-Blosssom Clement Cemetery Association. rethread all those needles but I guess Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 after raising her eight kids, by the time 2021. An Ad Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379. those 18 grandkids were there, she had it down to a fine art. For a few years she worked at Bobbie Brooks to supplement the farming income and enjoyed that and a few neighbors probably still remem- ber her flying by on her way to work, as she assumed the speed limit was a suggestion, not a requirement. Everybody went to Sunday dinner at grandma's house after church and there was always room enough for us all and with all the cousins playing outside making memories together. There are many tales to be told of our family camping adventures and some that are probably better left unsaid. I think this is what our family will re- member as “the good ole days''. Margaret will be sadly missed and Terron ‘Duke’ lovingly remembered by her remain- Hope Long Smith ing six children, Hazel Askey of Van- Hope Long Smith, 53, of Rich- Micah Hill dalia, Robert Wise and wife, Connie mond, formerly of Bowling Green of Perry, June Williamson and hus- was welcomed home by our Lord Terron “Duke” Micah Hill, 22, of band, Ed of Bowling Green, Linda Jesus and her parents, grandparents, Louisiana died Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Dowell of Bowling Green, Ken Wise Hot Deal On A Cold Day and dear friend, Lisa, on Friday, Feb. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., of Center, and Kelly Wise of Willow Teresa Ellsworth of the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation 5, 2021. Saturday at Collier Funeral Home in Springs; 18 grandchildren, Danny (NECAC) accepts a donation Friday, Feb. 12 for the Heat Up St. LouisHardee’s Per her wishes, a celebration of Louisiana. Burial was in Riverview Hardcastle, Lori and Tom Wigley, Rise & Shine fund-raiser at the Bowling Green location. The Hardee’s in Louisiana life service will be held in the spring. Cemetery in Louisiana. Wendy and Travis Bryant, David and also participated. In addition to contributions, customers could buy $1 egg or All are encouraged to share pictures Visitation was from noon until Lilly Wise, Sean Wise, Marisa Wise sausage biscuits. All proceeds donated in Pike County will stay locally to help dis- and memories. time of service at the funeral home. and David Whitaker, Lacy and Matt advantagedpeople with their utility bills. Regionally, volunteers collected almost Hope was born July 19, 1967, to Terron was born Jan. 12, 1999 in Harris, Joe and Rachelle Williamson, $700,000 in contributions at Hardee’s restaurants in 35 Missouri and Illinois coun- the late Gene Long and Sharon Hannibal to Todd and Rugenia Grif- Elaine and Ed Cunningham, Cody ties. The fund-raiser is in its 21st year. NECAC offers utility assistance and other Morath Long. fith Hill. He attended school in Han- and Stephanie Williamson, Aaron programs. Hope fought a good fight against nibal until his mother moved back to cancer, but the horrific side-effects of Louisiana where he graduated from chemotherapy were too much for her. Louisiana High School in 2017. He She spent some of her last, precious was employed at Trailerman Trailers. days with the two people she loved most in the world, her boys, Michael He loved hanging with family and and Koty. “Although we were not friends. He also had the love for play- ready to let her go, we hold on to the ing basketball on the corner of 8th and promise of a better place where her Allen streets in Louisiana. pain is no more.” He is survived by his mother, Ru- Hope is survived by her sons, genia Hill of Louisiana; his father, Michael Ball and Grandpuppy Zeus Todd Hill and wife, Siterry of Bowl- and Dakota Smith; Gene’s widow, ing Green; his girlfriend, Brittney Nina Long; sisters, Dawn Standridge Abbey and his daughter, Ny’Zeriah and fiancé, Michael Ballinger, Hill of Quincy, Ill.; six sisters, Lator- Michelle Himmelberg and husband, ria Mayfield, Kaylyn Powell, Ray; brothers, Jeff Hunt, Othie Hunt, Kadalayha Blackstun, and Keivana Scott Hunt and wife, Lynsie, and Troy Blackstun, all of Louisiana, Tina Mc- Hunt and wife, Kelly; a nephew, Kyle Gruder and husband, Antonio of Han- Long and wife, Stephanie; great- nibal, and Tasha Hill of Texas, three nieces Charlee and Briar; dear friend, brothers, William Powell of Texas, Karina Edmond; ex-husband, Stacy Tyrees Hill, and Todd “Elijah” Hill of Smith; two special cousins, Kathy Louisiana; a special and encouraging Bays and Michael Long; aunt, Janice uncle, Jessie Douglas; and a host of Windsor; uncle, Jerry Long; and nu- nieces, nephews, family and friends. merous other nieces, nephews, He was preceded in death by his cousins and friends. grandparents, Fred and Theresa Hill, Lawrence Crowder, and Pauline Grif- fith, and a sister, Precious Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Shamar Griffith, Rashawn Steward, Marcqese Griffith, and Jessie Douglas. Pall- bearers were Todd “Elijah” Hill, Joc The Cool Crowd McGruder, Tyrees Hill, William Pow- Several young volunteers braved single-digit temperatures to help with the Heat Up St. Louis Hardee’s Rise & Shine fund- ell Jr., Xavier Mayfield, and Daviante raiser Friday, Feb. 12 in Louisiana. Pictured, fromleft are Zayden Cole, Cayden Roberts and Makayla Roberts. Out of view is Ostrander. Saxton Cole. Upon receiving donations, the kids would dance and shake their collection cans to hear the jingle before going back inside to warm up. The fund-raiser celebrated its 21st year THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 • Page 5 Community News

StateThe Missouri Seeking Department Organizations of tions, camps, private To nonprofit Provide agen- sex, Nutritious disability, age, or reprisalMeals or re- Health and Senior Services (DHSS) cies, and local government entities. taliation for prior civil rights activity is looking for non-profit organiza- The sites qualify if they are located in any program or activity conducted tions throughout the state to help in areas where at least half of the or funded by USDA. feed thousands of children who children are eligible to receive free Persons with disabilities who re- would otherwise go withoutmeals or reduced-price meals. quire alternative means of commu- during the summer months and dur- The federally funded program is nication for program information ing times of public emergencies, administered by DHSS. The depart- (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, when children do not have access to ment is now accepting applications American Sign Language, etc.), free or reduced-price meals at from new non-profit organizations should contact the Agency (State or school. toparticipate in the program. Organ- local) where they applied for bene- The Summer Food Service Pro- izations interested in serving nutri- fits. Individuals who are deaf, hard gram (SFSP) reimburses organiza- tious meals to children through the of hearing or have speech disabili- tions for meals they serve to children summer are requested to apply. ties may contact USDA through the under the age of 18 who are at riskof Training in the requirements for the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877- not having enough to eat during the program will be provided. 8339. Additionally, program infor- summer months. The program is one More information about the Sum- mation may be made available in of the ways Missouri is working to mer Food Service Program is avail- languages other than English. fight childhood hunger. Organiza- able online at www.health.mo.gov/ To file a program complaint of tions that choose to sponsor the sfsp or by telephone at 888-435- discrimination, complete the USDA SFSP will help ensure that children 1464 (toll-free). Hearing- and Program DiscriminationComplaint in underserved areas of the state speech-impaired citizens can dial Form, (AD-3027) found online at: continue to receivenutritious meals 711. Community organizations that https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to- when school is not in session. would like to become sponsors may file-a-program-discrimination-com- “Preventing food insecurity in also email the Summer Food Service plaintand at any USDA office, or children is an important step in im- Program at [email protected] or write a letter addressed to USDA proving the health of Missourians,” write to the MissouriDepartment of and provide in the letter all of the in- said Dr. Randall Williams, DHSSDi- Health and Senior Services, Summer formation requested in the form. To rector. “Without the assistance of or- Food Service Program, P.O. Box request a copy of the complaint ganizations across the state, many of 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 for form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit Missouri’s children would have more information. your completed form or letter to Deloris Meyer Turns 90 gone without meals during this past In accordance with Federal civil USDA by: On Friday, Feb. 5 donning a tiara and Birthday Girl sash, Deloris Meyer of Bowl- year. We greatly appreciate the or- rights law and U.S. Department of (1) mail: U.S. Department of ing Green celebrated her 90th birthday. Her five children and spouses surprised her ganizations who have stepped up to Agriculture (USDA) civil rightsreg- Agriculture Office of the Assistant with a parade of decorated vehicles and a chorus of “Happy Birthday.” Following provide the critical nutrition our ulations and policies, the USDA, its Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 In- the parade, the residents and staff of Parkside Manor enjoyed ice cream cake with childrenneed.” Agencies, offices, and employees, dependence Avenue, SW, Washing- Deloris. Organizations eligible to partici- and institutions participating in or ton, D.C. 20250-9410; pate in the program as sponsors in- administering USDA programs are (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or clude non-profit organizations such prohibited from discriminating (3)email: program.intake@usda. as schools, faith-based organiza- based on race, color, national origin, gov MDC Reminds Pet Owners MDC Proposes Regulation Changes For More Uses Of Grass Carp, Common Carp, Including As Live Bait OfBreeding Coyote season for coyotes Encounters begins erty has no food sources readily avail- The Missouri Conservation Com- currently listed as invasive fish MDC invites public comment on in February, which makes them more ac- able to coyotes. “If food is deliberately mission gave initial approval at its species in Missouri, along with big- the regulation changes March 2-31 tive this time of year. The Missouri De- or inadvertently provided by people, the Jan. 22 open meeting to proposed head, black, and silver carp. These online at mdc.mo.gov/about-regula- partment of Conservation (MDC) says adult coyotes and their pups quickly regulation changes from the Mis- invasive species pose threats to Mis- tions/wildlife-code-missouri/pro- it’s important to be vigilant of pets during learn not to fear humans and will de- souri Department of Conservation souri aquatic ecosystems by out- posed-regulation-changes and by this time in areas where coyotes are velop a dependency on these easy food (MDC) that would add to personal competing native species and mail to: Regulations Committee known to live. sources,” Meister said. He urged dog and commercial uses of grass carp damaging water quality and habitat. Chairman, Department of Conserva- Unlike many other kinds of wildlife, and cat owners not to leave pet food out- and common carp. The proposed regulation changes tion, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, coyotes adapt particularly well around side, to securely cover all trash contain- would not apply to bighead and sil- MO 65102-0180. human development and coexist with ers, and consider waiting to put trash The new regulations follow pub- ver carp, which would remain on the MDC will then review all com- people in many places. These areas can containers out as close to pick up time lic requests to catch and use com- Missouri invasive species list, or to ments received and present a final include municipal parks and other urban as possible. mon and grass carp as live bait. A black carp, which would remain on proposal for a final vote by the Com- green space, golf courses, cemeteries, Think about bird feeders too. “While related regulation on the use of com- the Missouri prohibited species list. mission during its May 21 public suburban wooded common areas, and coyotes are usually not interested in bird mon carp as live bait became effec- The proposed regulations would: meeting. If approved, the regulation even within subdivisions themselves. food,” said Meister, “bird feeders attract tive in August of last year. Since •Remove common carp and grass change will become effective Aug. As a result, it’s possible for encoun- rodents, especially squirrels, which in then, MDC staff have received com- carp from the definition of invasive 30. ters to occur between these wild canines turn attract coyotes.” ments from anglers, bait dealers, the fish. and people’s pets. Coyotes have also It’s also a good idea use scare tactics Missouri Aquaculture Association, •Reestablish the sport seasons, Learn more about carp in Mis- been known on occasion to attack small to instill fear of humans into coyotes. If and others on the regulation change. methods, and limits for taking com- souri from MDC’s online Field dogs. a coyote should approach or be seen in The resulting additional proposed mon carp and grass carp and allow Guide: However, MDC Wildlife Damage Bi- the yard, Meister suggests doing every- regulations would allow for both their use as live bait. •Common carp at ologist Tom Meister said that coyotes thing possible to make it feel unwel- common carp and grass carp to be •Reestablish the commercial fish- mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field- may attack family pets not as a food come. This could include yelling or used for live bait once the regula- ing seasons, methods, and limits for guide/common-carp source, but because instead they see making other loud, threatening noises, tions become effective Aug. 30 of taking common carp and grass carp •Crass carp at mdc.mo.gov/dis- them as territorial competition. throwing rocks, spraying garden houses, this year. The proposed regulations in certain streams and establish re- cover-nature/field-guide/grass-carp According to Meister, one of the se- or blowing air horns. If its encounter with would also allow for the limited strictions on the use of commercial •Bighead carp at crets behind the coyote’s survival suc- humans is unpleasant, a coyote will be commercial capture and sale of fishing gear used to catch them. mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field- cess is their diet. “A true scavenger, the less likely to come back. common and grass carp to commer- •Authorize the sale of common guide/bighead-carp coyote will eat just about anything, in- Finally, vigilance regarding pets is ex- cial establishments by contractors carp and grass carp to commercial •Silver carp at mdc.mo.gov/dis- cluding: foxes, groundhogs, mice, rab- tremely important. Meister recommends participating in an MDC-contracted establishments by contractors partic- cover-nature/field-guide/silver-carp bits, squirrels, fruits, vegetables, birds, pet owners not leave their pets outside invasive fish removal project. ipating in an MDC-contracted inva- •Black carp at mdc.mo.gov/dis- insects, carrion (dead animals) and unattended, especially during the hours Grass carp and common carp are sive fish removal project. cover-nature/field-guide/black-carp common household garbage,” Meister of dusk, nighttime and dawn. These are said. the periods coyotes are most active. Coyotes typically breed in February Owners should be with their pets and Van-FarVan-Far High Speech School Speech Teamfirst Wins place, Storytelling, EMO Conference first place, matic Interp, For first Third place, Prose/Po-Year and March. Females give birth to four or have them in constant view during these Team won the EMO Conference for Humorous Interpretation, first place, etry, second place, Duo; Harley five pups about 60 days later. times. a third year in a row recently. Duo; Kiera Hayden - first place, Young - first place, storytelling, sec- “Because food requirements in- Installing a fence around yards may Below are the results of the con- Prose, first place, Dramatic Interpre- ond place, Duo, fifth place, Humor- crease dramatically during pup rearing, also help. Fences should be at least six ference tournament as well as the tation, first place, Duo; Trevor ous Interp; Cameron Jones - second April through May is when encounters feet high and dug into the ground six team’s success at tournaments in Winders - first place, Original Ora- place, Radio; Trevor Winders - between humans and urban coyotes are inches deep, so the agile and resource- Columbia and Chesterfield. tory, fifth place, Radio; Katelyn Sut- fourth place, Original Oratory; and most common,” said Meister. At that ful canines cannot jump or dig under Also listed are the students that ton - second place, Storytelling; Georgia Coomer - sixth place, time, coyotes are on the move more them. made Van-Far’s District Speech Vivian McFadden - second place, Prose/Poetry. seeking food, and may act more aggres- More information on dealing with nui- Team. Theey will compete at the Poetry; Kenna Engh-Hoffman - sec- MARQUETTE TOURNAMENT sively toward any animal they see as po- sance coyotes can be found at District 2 tournament in March for a ond place, Duo Interp; Karisa Hay- Harley Young - first place, Hu- tential competition, like family dogs. https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Zaa, or in a chance at going to state. den - second place, Duo Interp; morous Interp, first place, Duo In- So how can encounters between free brochure obtainable by writing: EMO Conference Tournament, Georgia Coomer - third place, Po- terp; and Kiera Hayden - first place, coyotes and people be minimized? Controlling Conflicts with Urban Coyotes first place team: Caitlin Allen - first etry; Layla Ogden - third place, Prose, first place, Duo Interp, fifth These three things are key: food, scare in Missouri, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, place, Creative Original; Jayden Prose; Cay Galloway - fourth place, place, Dramatic Interp. tactics, and vigilance. MO 65102. Or e-mail Kurz - first place, Extemporaneous Prose; and Michael Allen - fourth 2021 District Speech Team in- Firstly, ensure that your yard or prop- [email protected]. Speaking; Cameron Jones - first place, Radio. cludes: Jayden Kurz, Trevor place, Radio, first place, Poetry, sec- COLUMBIA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT Winders, Harley Young, Cameron ond place, Prose; Harley Young - Kiera Hayden - first place, Dra- Jones, and Kiera Hayden WE’VE MOVED -

HannibalHannibal-LaGrange LaGrange University Universityclude: Releases FallLouisiana Dean’s - Ashley ListBaker, Shelby HE EOPLE S has released the fall 2020 dean’s list. Bowling Green - Michael Maier, Hawkins, and Tracey Ray. T P ’ To qualify for the dean's list, the Savannah Morton, and Kathryn Silex - Amanda Finnerty. student must maintain a grade point Wilkinson. RIBUNE average of 3.5 or higher while taking Curryville - Kacey McCollum. Vandalia - Vanessa Gibson, T 12 credit hours of classes. Eolia - Madyson Brown, Landon Christan Hawk, Hailey Hopke, and Area students named to the list in- Hall, and Jillian Lockard Megan Ulrich. IS NOW LOCATED AT Put Our 25 N. MAIN CROSS Classifieds To Work For You (2 DOORS DOWN FROM FORMER LOCATION) Card Of Thanks We wish to thank you for all the phone calls, food, cards, visits, and memorials since her passing. Words can’t express our appreciation for the thoughtfulness you have shown, it has been a reflection of her love for each and every one of you. From our families to you Thank You, and may God bless you. The Family Of Nina Peden Bob & Marcia Tepen & Families Jim & Sherry Cooksey & Family Jeff & Laura Ledbetter & Family THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 • Page 6 Community News Gov. John Miller called a special cause he successfully looked after election for Oct. 31. Pettis had been the state’s interests,” according to SOULS a strong supporter of Democrat “Dictionary of Missouri Biogra- Continued from front page President Andrew Jackson. Biddle phy.” Easy Winter Recipes had argued for issues touted by Ashley declined to seek re-elec- Gnocchi With Garlic Chicken ANOTHER CALLING Henry Clay, a former presidential tion in 1836 and ran unsuccessfully Spinach & Chicken Rigatoni There’s no doubt Ashley enjoyed candidate and later a founder of the that year against Lilburn Boggs for TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 being a trendsetter, but another pas- Republican Party. Ashley was seen governor. After the defeat, he con- Sausage min. sion would soon demand its due. as a man who “would afford har- tinued working in real estate. The Dinner is easy when I can use in- YIELD: 4 servings. “His life indicates that he desired mony and satisfaction to the entire general had two other wives. In gredients typically found in my Ingredients prominence in public affairs, and population of the state” and whose 1825, he married Eliza Christy, but fridge and pantry. —Laura Miller, 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large that his business activities were but Lake Ann, Mich. tube pasta “popularity could not be denied,” she died in 1830. He walked down 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not a means of acquiring a competence historian James Earl Moss wrote. the aisle for the final time with Eliz- TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: sufficient to enable him to gratify packed in oil) “As a prime mover in the growth abeth Woodson Moss on Oct. 17, 25 min. 1/2 cup boiling water this ambition,” wrote author Donald of Missouri from territorial wilder- 1832. YIELD: 4 servings. McKay Frost. 1/2 pound boneless skinless ness to statehood, Ashley had been The couple later moved from St. Ingredients chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes The political bug had bitten Ash- instrumental in developing com- Louis to a farm in Cooper County 1 package (16 ounces) potato ley when he was Missouri lieutenant 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt merce and industry, and his activi- west of Boonville, where he died of gnocchi 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour governor. The itch remained even ties proved him a man of education pneumonia at age 60 on March 26, 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided after he was defeated for the top job as well as ability,” Moss added. 1838. 1 package (12 ounces) fully 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms by Bates, who would become Ashley formally threw in his hat Ashley had ordered that he be cooked Italian chicken sausage 3 garlic cloves, minced known for vetoing a measure to out- on Sept. 20 — just six weeks before buried in an Indian mound atop a links, halved and sliced 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken law dueling. voters were to cast ballots. He bluff on the property overlooking 2 shallots, finely chopped broth The decision would benefit Ash- backed many of Jackson’s policies, the Missouri and Lamine rivers. The 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup white wine or additional re- ley. Just after the rendezvous in July but broke from the President on sev- grave’s location remained a mystery 1 cup white wine or chicken broth duced-sodium chicken broth 1826, the general sold his company 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley eral key issues. Above all, he for years until Judge Roy T. 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon dried basil for what would now be $400,000 to pledged to represent the people be- Williams of Kansas City led an ef- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken three men he had worked with and 1/8 teaspoon salt fore party. It was far from an empty fort to have a marker placed in the broth 1/8 teaspoon pepper knew well — Jedediah Strong promise. late There is no known authenti- 3 cups fresh baby spinach Smith, William Sublette and David 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper cated photograph of Ashley, al- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream flakes Jackson, all of whom made their “A public servant should have no though several modern websites 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese mark in western exploration. In four concealed opinions touching the in- offer a picture of another man that cheese Directions years of fur trading in the Rockies, terest of his constituency,” he wrote. probably was taken later in the Directions 1. Cook rigatoni according to pack- Ashley estimated his company made On Oct. 3, Democrats from 20 1800s. 1. Cook gnocchi according to age directions. In a small bowl, com- $200,000 — or $5 million in today’s Missouri counties met to discuss “Ashley’s place in history is that package directions. Meanwhile, in a bine tomatoes and boiling water; let dollars. Ashley agreed to continue whether to support Ashley or St. of a man of energy and action, to large skillet, heat oil over medium- stand 5 minutes. Drain; chop toma- supplying goods to the rendezvous, high heat; cook sausage and shallots toes. Charles attorney Robert William whom the making of decisions came 2. Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt; but his focus was clearly on politics. Wells. The group chose Wells. That easily and naturally,” Hafen wrote. until sausage is browned and shal- “Ashley apparently quit the add flour and toss to coat. In a large changed when Missouri U.S. Sen. NE ORE HING lots are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 mountains without regret,” wrote O M T skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over Alexander Buckner announced his After Ashley died, third wife minute longer. medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook historian LeRoy R. Hafen. “He support for Ashley. The general won Elizabeth married again. 2. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; never was a Mountain Man at heart; and stir 4-5 minutes or until no longer the election by just 120 votes out of Her beau was U.S. Attorney Gen- cook until liquid is reduced by half, pink. Remove from pan. his interests were with politics and 9,740 cast. eral John Jordan Crittenden, who 3-4 minutes. In a small bowl, mix 3. In same skillet, heat remaining business in Missouri. With a fortune “His popularity and political served three Presidents. It was also cornstarch and broth until smooth; oil over medium-high heat. Add mush- in hand, he would give up the haz- cleverness put him above political his third time at the altar. Though stir into sausage mixture. Return to rooms and garlic; cook and stir until ards of trapping and take over the parties or factions as he drew votes she never held office, Elizabeth cer- a boil, stirring constantly; cook and tender. Add broth, wine, parsley, sea- surer business of supplying the trap- from all elements of the popula- tainly knew how to speak like a stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. sonings and chopped tomatoes; bring pers and marketing their furs.” tion,” Moss said. politician. Add spinach and cream; cook and to a boil. Stir in chicken; heat through. The opportunity for political of- Ashley was re-elected in 1832 “Tradition has it that when Eliza- stir until spinach is wilted. 4. Drain rigatoni; add to chicken fice came again in 1831. The race and 1834. Not surprisingly, he voted beth was asked by her sister which 3. Drain gnocchi; add to pan and between incumbent Congressman mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and toss independently and remained a (husband) she found the most satis- heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. to coat. Spencer Pettis and challenger staunch supporter of development in factory, she answered that her life Thomas Biddle was so volatile that the West. would have been incomplete with- the two men dueled on Aug. 27. “Although he was never a major out all three,” according to the Oc- Both were so badly injured that they force in Congress, Ashley remained tober 1952 edition of the Missouri died within two days. popular with Missouri voters be- Historical Review. Card Of Thanks We would like to express our gratitude to Improving Discharge Process Key To Reducing everyone for the love and support shown to our family at the time of our loss. Words cannot ex- press how thankful we are for the numerous AvoidableThroughout her career, Rehospitalizations, Lori fully improved the quality of care MUmore Study important question Finds is finding prayers, phone calls, cards, visits, flowers, food, Popejoy provided hands-on clinical after patients were discharged from out if the discharge plan is being im- care in a variety of health care set- nursing homes, the group receiving plemented as it was designed,” memorials, and words of kindness. tings, from hospitals and nursing the training more gradually saw Popejoy said. “Ensuring that ap- A special thanks to Waters Funeral Home, homes to community centers and greater buy-in from the nursing pointments are scheduled, services First Christian Church family for providing a home health care agencies. She be- home team and implemented the in- have started, and medications are meal, the Rev. Jamie Franke for the beautiful came interested in the area of care tervention program better, which re- correct and available will help en- coordination, as patients who are not sulted in lower patient sure the discharge process goes as service, and A.J. Hickerson for all the food. properly cared for after being dis- rehospitalization rates. smoothly as possible, ultimately re- The kindness of all will be remembered by our charged from the hospital often end “Discharge plans always vary sulting in improved patient care and family always! up being readmitted in a sicker, from patient to patient depending on better health outcomes.” more vulnerable state of health. their condition, and the plan is often Now an associate professor in the developed by a health care team in- Although the study focused on The Family Of University of Missouri Sinclair volving physicians, nurses, thera- nursing homes in mid-Missouri, the School of Nursing, Popejoy and her pists, family members and the program can be implemented in Mary Nelson research team conducted a study to patients themselves,” Popejoy said. nursing homes nationwide to help determine the most effective way “Figuring out who the primary fam- reduce avoidable rehospitalizations. patients can be discharged from ily care provider will be to support “This program can hopefully be nursing homes utilizing the Re-En- patients when they go home is criti- utilized to improve the discharge gineered Discharge program, a pro- cal to ensure the appropriate services outcomes for more nursing home gram originally designed to help are in place and everyone is on the residents,” Popejoy said. “If we can VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE hospitals discharge patients to their same page.” keep people recovering at home and homes more effectively and safely. Identifying the correct medica- avoid sending them back to the hos- General Municipal Election To track its effectiveness, she im- tions patients need to continue to pital, the better off they will be over- April 6, 2021 plemented the program into mid- take and ensuring home health care all.” March 10, 2021 is the deadline for NEW registra- Missouri nursing homes with two services are both set up and arriving different strategies: one nursing at the appropriate times are common “Testing Re-Engineered Dis- tions. home team received all of the train- issues that arise post-discharge that charge Program Implementation You must register if you have: ing in a one-day workshop upfront, the program is designed to help ad- Strategies in SNFs” was recently while the other group received the dress. published in Clinical Nursing Re- Moved into Pike County or recently turned 18 or will training more gradually over the “Follow up phone calls have tra- search. Funding for the study was turn 18 on or before March 10, 2021. course of a few months. She found ditionally revolved around patient provided by the Agency for Health- If you are already registered in Pike County, your that while both strategies success- satisfaction, but we have found the care Research and Quality. registration will need to be updated if you: have a name change or moved WITHIN Pike County. You may have a new polling place. You may register or make changes at the Pike Missouri State Museum Hosts Virtual Landing County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, 115 W Main, Bowl- ing Green, MO. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call AfterMissouri Hours: State Museum invitesMO Mobstersseum Facebook Part page: II MarchThe Missouri 3 State Museum’s 573-324-2412. the public to attend a virtual pro- facebook.com/MissouriStateMu- “Landing After Hours” events are gram, Missouri Mobsters Part II, as seum/ held the first Wednesday of each Laura Stumbaugh, County Clerk part of its ongoing “Landing After Kansas City, Missouri is known month. Pike County Election Authority Hours” series at 7 p.m., Wednesday, for many things, including the Na- For more information about the March 3 on the Missouri State Mu- tional World War I Museum, Royals event, call the Missouri State Mu- baseball, tasty BBQ and the mafia. seum at 573-751-2854. Join museum education specialist For more information on state NOTICE FOR ABSENTEE VOTING Carrie Hammond to explore the parks and historic sites, visit FOR THE APRIL 6, 2021 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Kansas City crime family and their mostateparks.com. Missouri State associates in part two of the Mis- Parks is a division of the Missouri Absentee voting for the April 6, 2021 General Mu- HE souri Mobsters program. Department of Natural Resources. nicipal Election will begin Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at T the County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, 115 W. Main, Bowling Green, MO. Hours for absentee voting are PEOPLE’S Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with additional hours on Saturday, April 3, 2021, 8 a.m.-noon and on Mon- day, April 5, 2021, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. The office will be RIBUNE closed on Friday, April 2, 2021 in observance of Good T Friday. If you are unable to vote in person, please call 573- The area’s only 324-2412 to have an absentee application sent to you. Missouri law requires requests for absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m., on the second Wednes- locally-owned & day prior to Election Day (March 24, 2021) if the ballot is to be mailed. To vote in person, you must present a form of iden- operated tification from the following list: Missouri or United States government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, non-driver’s license, passport, or military ID; newspaper or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paystub or government document showing your name and address. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Classifieds Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 • Page 7 All classified ads are payable in advance. 30-cents per word, $3 minimum. Deadline: Monday at noon. GARAGE SALES FOR SALE HELP WANTED SERVICES SERVICES ART’S FLEA MARKET - CARE BEAR collection, DSTOP AUTO & DIESEL ALL AMERICAN PUMPING NAME DOILIES - Hand Furniture, tools, misc., Bus. 54 close to 100 pieces. Ask for all REPAIR LLC - Full- and part- & DRAIN - Sewer and drain crocheted by Ann Hecox. W., Bowling Green, 573-470- or part. Details 573-565-3377. time mechanic . Pay based cleaning, septic cleaning, Make great personal gifts. 6837. Open Monday-Saturday, (x5-14) on experience. Must have clogged drains. David Charl- 217-656-3654 9-4; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. own tools and previous expe- ton, 324-9932. (tf) [email protected]. (tf) COLLECTION from Burger rience. Apply in person, no MOBILE HOMES King glasses 1994; Looney phone calls please. (c2-16) MINI TRACK HOE WORK - DEADLINE USED DOUBLEWIDE - Tunes cups, 14, new, never SERVICES Trenching, land cleanup to DUTCH. Amish built in Indi- opened. 573-565-3377. (x5- cattail removal. Over 30 years ana, excellent condition, 3 14) KUYKENDALL FARM experience. Call 573-470- FOR bed., 2 bath. FINANCING. SERVICES, LLC - mainte- 1198. (x4-33) Call for info 573-249-3333, GOOD used tires, passen- nance, property maintenance, CLASSIFIED marktwain mobilehomes.com. ger & light truck, $15 & up. mowing, 15 years experience. BROWN’S SEPTIC PUMP- (tf) Vandalia Firestone & Appli- 573-470-9416. (tf) ING - Commercial or residen- AD ance, 594-6624. tial, portable toilet rental, job I BUY . . . . . used mobile BETTS EXCAVATING - sites, special events, auc- IS homes. Call or text 573-338- METAL - We specialize in Dozer, backhoe, bobcat, tions. Brown’s Septic Pump- 6250 or email new pole buildings and new ponds, clearing, basements, ing, 206 Brown Lane, MONDAY [email protected]. metal house roofs and all gravel hauling & more. Rea- Louisiana, 754-5812. (tf) (tf) buildings. Wagler Metals: sonable rates. 754-2371. (tf) PUT OUR CLASSIFIEDS AT 21764 Pike 409, Bowling TO WORK FOR YOU FOR RENT Green. (tf) B&J SEPTIC PUMPING - NOON WEST END CABINS & Commercial or residential, STORAGE in Louisiana an- HYDRAULIC rock clearing septic pumping & repair, nounces the sale of Units rake, $1,500. 636-697-8499. sewer augering & repair, 173, 185, and 142 for non- (tf) grease trap pumping and Cut Rate Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Service payment of rent. Units are porta potty rentals. Butch Gary Motley being sold via online auction HILLTOP FURNITURE & Menne, 573-384-5536. (tf) on Facebook on “West End VARIETY - Open every day CALL TODAY - 573-330-8507 “Specializing in home repair, plumbing, Auction Page” beginning on except Sunday & major holi- drain cleaning & service work” 2/16/21. See our fb page or days, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7735 call our office 573-754-5888 Pike 469, Curryville. (tf) for additional info. TOP SOIL NO HUNTING ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Bowling Green R-I School District is accepting appli- SELF-STORAGE - In Van- NO HUNTING or trespass- FILL DIRT cations for the position of Paraprofessional for the 2021-2022 dalia. Units in 3 sizes - 10x20, ing, Murry Shepherd Farms. Vi- For Sale school year. Candidates must have 60 college hours. Sub- 10x10, and 8x10. L&S Stor- olators will be prosecuted. Not stitute Certificate required. Application deadline is until posi- age, 573-248-4563. (tf) responsible for injuries. (10-20) tion is filled. Contact the Superintendent’s Office for 754-5812 application, 700 W. Adams, Bowling Green, MO 63334 Phone 573-324-5441. (EOE) MODERN MATURITY NO HUNTING or trespassing We Buy BUILDING - Vandalia - Family on land owned by Orey and reunion, shower, birthday. Elizabeth Shepherd. Violators Salvage Cars & Call Art Wiser, 594-3224. will be prosecurted. Not respon- Farm Equipment OUR Memberships available. (tf) sible for accidents. (11-10) Will Pick Up FOR SALE FIREWOOD for sale - 573- AD DEADLINE Ben’s CLASSIFIEDS WORK 470-1067 or 573-591-2295. MONDAY AT Auto Salvage 754-3265 or 754-0508 (x5-14) NOON CALL ALS JAY HURD DE TREE SERVICE 324-6111 On Wheels 485-2332 or Bring in a photo 573-470-1929 20 Word Limit FREE ESTIMATES - LICENSED - and a brief description of your car, truck, motorcycle, camper or boat BONDED - INSURED TO on a trailer and we’ll feature it in The People’s Tribune for 12 weeks. I.S.A. Certified Arborist On Staff Now accepting most major 1991 KENWORTH - 8.3 credit cards Cummings, 6 spd., 18’ PLACE ADS bed and hoist, 2,000 gal. stainless tank with baffles, 3 in. valve & hoses. 324- 3688.

Apartments For Rent One (1) bedroom, 1-2 people Rent comes with utilities & cable Range, refrigerator, AC, Washer & dryer on site Maintenance Free INCOME BASED Rent - For qualified applicants Credit & Background - Check Required Louisiana Housing Association, Inc. 522 Tella Jane Lane 573-754-4434 TDD

This institution1-800-735-2966 is an equal opportunity provider

3404 Georgia St. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 • Page 8 Community News

Silex High School Homecoming Silex High School 2021 homecoming was held recently during the varsity games against Wright City. Pictured is the court along with king and queen, front row (l-r): king Johnny Owen and queen Lexi Plackemeier. Second row: James Cockrell, Abagail Mooney, Josh Price, Madison Kunitz, Gwen Gilbert (filing in for Madeline Goos), and Blake Thoroughman. Trib photo by Kimberly Chandler Bowling Green High School Courtwarming Bowling Green High School held courtwarming festivities recently during the Bowling Green Invitational Tournament. Pictured are king Michael Starks and queen Jade Meier. Trib photo by Kimberly Chandler On-line edition available at thepeoplestribune.com Louisiana High School Courtwarming Louisiana’s courtwarming activities were held Friday, Feb. 12 during the JV boy’s and varsity boy’s games against Mont- gomery County. Coronation was held at halftime during the varsity boy’s game. Jaidyn Wommack was crowned queen. The court also included (standing l-r): freshmen attendants Alec Polston and De'Prisha Chatman, junior attendants Delaney Poyser and Quincy Hutt, queen candidate Annine Sanders, queen Jaidyn Wommack, queen candidates Jamie Sencenbaugh and Shayla Hopkins, sophmore attendants Kamryn Gloe and Donovan Richards. There were no senior boys participating in bas- ketball or band this year to be crowned as king this year. Trib photo by Kimberly Chandler

Van-Far High School Courtwarming Van-Far High School 2021 courtwarming was held Friday, Feb. 12 during the games against the Silex Owls. Pictured is the court along with king and queen, front row (l-r): king Preston Burnett and queen Analynn Culwell. Second row: Kiera Hayden, Hunter Scrogin, LaTrell Wright, 2020 queen Aubrey Bunge, Mara Jensen, John Kliewer, Alexis Smith, and Brayden Lay. . Trib photo by Kimberly Chandler

We Need New Listings!

422 North 7th St. Louisiana - IN- 620 Maryland St. Louisiana - IN- VESTMENT PROPERTY! This VESTORS! Owner has started re- home has 2 BR/1 BA, living room, modeling this home. If you are a kitchen, gas fireplace, detached carpenter bring your talents to this garage and cellar. Nice fenced in home and finish the job. Possibly yard to keep your pets. Currently 4BR, 2 on main level and 2 on lower rented for $550.00 a month. List level. Would make an excellent Price: $36,000 rental home or home for first time buyer. 2 vacant lots with property. List Price: $38,000

1611 North Carolina St. Louisiana - INVESTORS! 3 BR/ 1 BA with liv- 704 Maryland St. Louisiana - IN- ing room, kitchen, and utility room VESTORS! 3 BR/ 1BA, kitchen with with attached garage. Home sets on full concrete basement. Extra lots nice corner lot. Home is currently with home that are in flood plain. rented with income of $550.00 a Currently rented for $600.00. List month. List Price: $48,000 Price: $38,000 520 S. Main St. Louisiana - Properly includes 3 lots. Has Mississippi River view. Home has no value. Ground is in the Flood plain. List Price: $30,000 505 S. Main St. Louisiana - Listing includes 5 adjoining lots that are vacant. Property has potential for home building sites, garages etc. List Price: $50,000 618 Georgia Street - Louisiana - 573-754-6922 Murphree Signs With Lindenwood Ashley Jenkins, Broker-Associate 573-795-4038 Silex High School senior Jackson Murphree signed a letter of intent to attend Lindenwood University recently to join the Carol Crouse, Salesperson 573-219-6840 shotgun sports team. He has been a part of the Silex FFA Trap Shooting team which has won the state championship for the Alice Charlton, Salesperson 573-470-1218 last six years. Jackson plans to continue working toward his business administration degree. He is the son of David Murphree Jessica Powell, Salesperson - 573-754-0347 Jr., and Diane Murphree.