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BanquetBY BRICE Speaker,CHANDLER EntertainmentLynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Broth- STAFF WRITER ers, The Dave Matthews Band, and First held in 1985, the Bowling more. Green Alumni Association hosts its According to his bio, “Powell's annual alumni banquet each fall to work has been included on multiple honor graduating classes of the past gold and platinum records with nine and celebrate the education and different Grammy winning proj- memories of those important years ects.” at Bowling Green High School. Not only has he worked on such The organization also updates notable projects, but Powell has also members on one of its founding pur- cut vinyl records for the last 13- poses – the status of scholarships years with the Sam Phillips Record- awarded each year to graduating ing Service and his own company, seniors. Take Out “To date, Vinyl. the association Powell met has awarded his wife of 28- more than years, Susan, $411,050 in during a scholarships,” recording ses- the group sion at Ardent stated in its re- Studios for a cent banquet new band registration called The form. “Includ- Mother Sta- ing eighteen tion. $1,000 schol- When not Hot Weather arships to in the studio, 2020 gradu- “he remains a ates and six- diehard Saint teen $1,000 Louis Cardi- Did Not Deter scholarships to nals fan.” 2021 gradu- Attendees ates.” of this year's To celebrate banquet will Pike County Fair the accom- also be treated plishment and camaraderie, the as- to entertainment from an alumni sociation invites special guest choir under the direction of retired speakers and entertainers for a night vocal music instructor, Jack Bibb. Crowds of good food and fun held in the Cindy Elliott earned the title of Ms. “All of the alumni who've been Pike County; Megan Niemeyer was James A. Wilson Gymnasium. taught by Bibb are encouraged to This year's guest speaker will be crowned the 2021 Pike County Fair participate in the alumni choir,” The Queen; and Jazmine Ellsworth, Junior Jeff Powell, a 1981 Bowling Green registration form stated. High School graduate. Miss Pike County on Tuesday evening. Bibb, a 1971 graduate from Also pictured, far left, Jasmine Perez Following his time at Bowling Bowling Green high school and Green high school, Powell attended and far right, Samantha Smith. The Lit- 1975 graduate of Missouri Valley tle Mister and Miss Pike County Fair the University of Missouri before College. transferring to his new hometown of contest was held on Wednesday night. “He taught vocal and instrumen- Right: Harvey Biggs was named Little Memphis, Tenn., where he enrolled tal music at Bowling Green, Cur- at Memphis State University. Mister Pike County Fair and Piper ryville, and Frankford campuses. Grace Hipes was crowned Little Miss Powell graduated from there in This spring, Bibb retired from teach- 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Pike County Fair. Piper is the daughter ing music at Pleasant Hill, IL.” of Preston and Meredith of rural music and an emphasis in recording A lifelong resident of Bowling technology to continue his journey Clarksville. Harveyis the son of Corey Green, Bibb has been married to his and Amy Joe Biggs of Bowling Green. into the music industry. wife of 46 years, Kathy Niemeyer Since then, he’s worked with Find more fair photos inside today’s Bibb, Bowling Green graduate with paper and on our Facebook page. some big names including Bob the class of 1975. Trib photos by Kimberly Chandler Dylan, B.B. King, Travis Tritt, See ALUMNI on page 8 ‘Take No Prisoners’ Van-Far Announces Revised Free,BY BRICE ReducedCHANDLER Mealtrict’s public Program release noted. “Chil- Civil War Commander Has Strong Words For Pike County Rebels STAFF WRITER dren from families whose current in- Editor’s note: Following is the vived, but Clark’s documented reac- from all restraint” to form “compa- On Thursday, July 29, the Van- come is at or below those shown fourth part of a story series by tion makes clear that Baxter was nies of secret combinations” that Far R-I School District announced prices are eligible for the free or re- award-winning print and broadcast concerned about the impact newspa- would “defend themselves and mete its revised free and reduced meal duced-pricemeals.” journalist, historian and public re- per coverage of Union actions was out justice.” policy which will continue offering According to a chart contained in lations professional Brent Engel of having in Pike County. Fuller concluded by saying that if free meals to all students 18 and the release, a household size of four Louisiana. Slow response times for commu- Baxter’s unit was not reinstated, under via the COVID-19 Child Nu- with an annual income of $34,450 How far is too far, even in war? niques were common during the Union commanders should “send us trition Response Nationwide Waiver ($663 weekly) or less is eligible for General Clinton Fisk, the "Take war, but Clark’s June 24 reply seem- a company of Kansas men” because through the Seamless Summer Op- free meals. no prisoners" commander of Union ingly contradicted the June 21 dis- they were “a perfect terror to all tion. A family of the same size with an forces in Pike County in the final bandment order. Clark told the rebels around.” Kansas troops were To be eligible for the free or re- annual income between $34,450 up days of the Civil War, had ordered captain to ignore the newspapers thought to have been responsible for duced meal programs, families must to $49,025 ($943/weekly) will be el- his men to be killers. and “Kill guerillas and thieves first, murdering up to eight men whose meet or be below a household in- igible for reduced price meals. So, he certainly knew the line be- or soon there will be no country to names appeared on The Kill List, a come threshold. Last year, students throughout tween duty and dereliction might be save.” While Clark signed the re- register of 52 Pike County Confed- “Education officials have adopted The Tribune’s reading area had the crossed. What could not have been sponse, it sounded more like Fisk’s erate abettors drawn up earlier that a family size income criteria for de- opportunity to eat free meals as part foreseen was the reaction when trou- words. spring. termining eligibility,” the school dis- of the Nationwide COVID-19 relief ble came. A new twist took place when 94 Pomposity sometimes flared in A dramatic rise in Confederate petitioners – led by William Fuller Fisk, but not arrogance. He listened bushwhacking led to 60 Union men and Samuel Callaway Hassler – when Union backers raised a con- from Pike County’s 49th Enrolled sought the reinstatement of Baxter’s cern. The general promptly replied Missouri Militia being activated on company. They represented to what he called the “staunch, TheBicennial State Showcases Importance Of Pike Of County June 1, 1864. They would assist Louisiana’s chapter of the National unswerving loyalists of Pike BY BRENT ENGEL at a locale destined to produce a host troops Fisk had called to Pike Union League, a club that promoted County.” CONTRIBUTING WRITER of leaders in business, agriculture, County three days earlier “on a mis- federal patriotism. He explained that Gov. Willard Editor’s note: Following is a religion, politics, education, the sci- sion of extermination.” Records do not provide details on Hall and Gen. William Rosecrans story by award-winning print and ences, the arts and sports. The 49th’s colonel was Ten- Fuller, but Hassler was a 25-year-old had been told Baxter’s company was broadcast journalist, historian and Even Mark Twain couldn’t pass nessee-born George Washington An- Union Army veteran who ran a vine- “totally demoralized and guilty of public relations professional Brent up the chance to be a Piker – a nick- derson of Louisiana, a 32-year-old gar and fruit business with a brother. committing numerous excesses and Engel of Louisiana celebrates its name that would become known lawyer who had served as a state The petition said the group had great wrong upon the community” 200th anniversary on Aug. 10, 2021. worldwide. Twain used what he legislator. Without warning, Ander- “known the officers and men famil- while “producing all the troubles Pike County officially existed termed “the ordinary Pike County son on June 21 was ordered to dis- iarly for years” and that they were there were in the county.” more than two years before Mis- dialect” and “four variations” in his band the 49th’s Company B, led by “truly loyal and patriotic supporters” Fisk said the allegations came souri, and once was so big that it classic 1885 book “The Adventures Capt. Hiram Baxter. The letter the who had been “highly commended from Union Lt. Col. James Overton covered almost a quarter of what be- of Huckleberry Finn.” For Twain, colonel received from Fisk’s aide for their devotion and obedience to Broadhead, a one-time Bowling came the 24th state in 1821. and many others, Pikers had a very was vague. orders.” They were also “the deadly Green lawyer, and Louisiana news- The Aug. 10 bicentennial pro- distinct dialect. “Frequent and reliable reports of enemies of all bushwhackers, paper editors A.J. Reid and James vides a chance to look more closely See PIKE on page 8 irregularities and unsoldierly con- thieves and robbers, as well as Monaghan. Broadhead married into duct of the men of this company rebels.” a family of Confederate backers, but This service of listing all obituaries in today’s paper, for any have reached these headquarters, “Without some such body of men Reid and Monaghan had both been and the general hopes no more com- as the company of Captain Baxter, victims of rebel violence. funeral home, is sponsored by McCoy & Blossom Funeral Homes plaint may be heard on this score,” the lives and property of loyal citi- In an editorial, Reid reminded First Lt. W.T. Clark wrote in part. zens are at the mercy of these mis- readers that he equally criticized It was a whitewashed way of say- creants,” it continued. “We feel both sides and was “prepared to re- OBITUARIES ing Baxter’s outfit had allegedly ex- assured no better company or more ceive the filthy abuse” of those “ac- ceeded its authority and acted efficient officers can be found in our tuated more by the spirit of demons Loren F. Sutton, 95, Bowling Green overzealously in its treatment of county.” than the spirit of angels.” In rebel sympathizers. That seemed In a separate letter to the general, For his part, Fisk told the Kenneth ‘Peaches’ Wheeler, 70, Vandalia odd, given Fisk’s loathing of Con- also dated June 25, Fuller said the Louisiana petitioners he had re- Loving THIS LIST SPONSORED BY: federates. Union’s “mistaken policy of concil- quested that Baxter’s company or E. Jean Stringer Dorman, 91, Vandalia Baxter was certainly no stranger iation toward rebels and their sym- another “equally reliable” unit be ac- McCoy & to conflict. The 36-year-old Pike pathizers” was “responsible for the tivated, but added his hands were Memory County native, whose parents had terrible conflagration that is now in tied because the governor had ulti- Edward “Stoney” Stone, 61, Bowling Green moved from Kentucky, fought in the embryo, and may be ignited by mate authority over the militia. Mexican-American War as a some apparently insignificant “While I have command of the Virginia Lawless-Burson, 93, Eolia Blossom teenager. He was commissioned an spark.” district, I shall use all the means in officer with the Pike County militia Calling Fisk “my dear friend” my power to afford protection to the Ida Mae Fife, 79, Laddonia Funeral Homes & Crematory on March 23, 1863. several times throughout the lengthy lives and property of the people,” he 573-213-5110 Baxter had written to Clark three dispatch, Fuller reminded Fisk that guaranteed. “You may assure the days before the disbandment order. “a hell upon earth” might occur if neighbors that I am not unmindful of John Ray Shaw, 59, Bowling Green 701 N. Bus. 61 The letter apparently has not sur- Union supporters were “released See PRISONERS on page 16 Rodney Allen Brunner, 48, Bowling Green Bowling Green THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 2 Community News Know The Signs, Symptoms Of Heat-Related Illnesses Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaus- exploring Missouri’s state parks and historic cause you to lose more fluid. Avoid very cold tion or heat stroke, happen when the body sites, follow these safety tips: beverages as they can cause stomach is not able to properly cool itself. While the Visit during the coolest time of the day. cramps. body normally cools itself by sweating, dur- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fit- Take frequent breaks in the shade. ing extreme heat this might not be enough. ting clothing. 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Bounds Receieves Key To City Farber City Clerk Marie Bounds was honored recently for her ?? years of service. A reception was held at the Farber Community Building. Pictured is alderperson Lynn Flowers presenting the key to the City of Farber to Bounds. THANK YOU The Pike County Fair Board would like to thank all of our volunteers, businesses and partici- pants that supported the 2021 Fair in any way, whether with your time or your financial support. This is a local event to be proud of and we couldn’t do this without all of your support. The Fair Board is a small group of people or- ganizing the Fair, but it take a community work- ing together to make the event a success. We welcome new volunteers and ideas to make Elks Lodge Donates To Library Exalted Ruler John "Sammy" Meyers presented a $2,000 check to Dr. Sue your County Fair better. Deines and Donna Valentino of the Friends of the Louisiana Public Library, Inc., which is the Lodge's 501(c)3 partner in funding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for the community. This program is entering its third year and this is the second year that Lodge #791 has utilized an Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to fund the program. See you next year!

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Cornerstone Christian Church at 1620 Bus. Hwy. 54 W. in Bowling Green invites children to Rocky Railway VBS: Jesus’ power pulls us through. A one-day summer kids’ event called Rocky Railway CBS will be hosted at Cornerstone Christian Church on Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. At Rocky Railway kids discover through life’s ups and downs that Jesus’ power pulls us through. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sining catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, engage in fun snack-eating ex- periences, take part in one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them to trust Jesus, and test out Sciency- Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them throughout some- thing called God Sightings. Rocky Railway is for kids from six years (going into first grade) to 12 years (going into 6th grade). You can pre-register your child on our Face- book page, Cornerstone Christian Church - Bowling Green, MO. Lunch will be provided and transportation is available. For more info, call Billy McKinley at 573-356-5080. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 3 Community News TOPS Holds Meeting At Eastern MO YMCA Community TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) lene Galloway. From The Mayor’s Desk... met at the Eastern Missouri YMCA Members were reminded to stay In any aspect of a known Wood’s Smoked on Tuesday, July 27. dedicated to their weight-loss goals. city’s growth there must Meats, just to mention a few. Calendar... Meeting was called to order by be an atmosphere of DE- I have written before that as Submit upcoming events by calling leader Kim Evans. Best losers of the The next meeting will be Tues- VELOPMENT. For exam- on-line shopping increases week were Wanda Connor and Car- day, Aug. 3 at 5 p.m., at the YMCA. ple, Mark Long’s new retail stores evolve to meet 324-6111 or toll-free 888-324-9636 homes built with flexibility the needs of their communi- Hannibal Regional Medical Group Welcomes Pediatrician for smaller housing for a ties. Small town America is or e-mail to: Hannibal Regional Medical Group Dr. Wright chose to pursue pediatrics young single to a retired becoming more and more at- has announced the addition of Emma because she loves taking care of chil- [email protected] Wright, DO to their pediatrics team. dren. When asked why she chose to join couple looking to down- tractive: to raise a family, less Dr. Wright earned her medical degree Hannibal Regional Medical Group, Dr. size, duplexes, and even crime, better more personal- On Aug. 7: Senior and Friends dance, 6-8:30 p.m., American Le- from A.T. Still University in Kirksville and Wright says, “I chose to join Hannibal the choice of a bigger sin- ized instruction in school sys- gion Hall, Martinsburg. completed her residency at University of Regional because it is home. gle dwelling house. tems, (more opportunities for Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hos- I have an immense pride in my home- IM RICO AYOR On Aug. 14: SMBC Outreach J A , M pital in Columbia. Dr. Wright is looking town of Hannibal and look forward to Another, example, is CITY OF BOWLING GREEN a well-rounded education), will host a backpack with supplies the “development atmos- freedom and personal liber- giveaway for students in the Van-Far forward to returning to her hometown to serving the community that helped raise phere”promoted by Tracy B and the tiesare more protected, and better- School District. Backpacks may be care for patients. me. DownTown Revitalization Committee to tightervoter security. picked up at the church on Hwy. 54 provide and invest in the concept of a The Bowling Green Chamber of at 9 a.m. For more info call 593- 2146 leave message. starter opportunity to test new potential Commerce has done a wonderful job of businesses. Theirflowerpots, posts, highlighting our local businesses and banners, and businesspromotions are servicesand offer insurance and other exhilarating.They have also nurtured promotions to enhance membership eventsand activitiesin our downtown and awareness. An atmosphere of DE- area which lay a foundation for devel- VELOPMENT.I believe our city needs to opmentand expansion. expandour opportunitiesfor social and Our major business district sounding recreational experiences. This is tough the Wamart area is growing and has to do while the Biden plan, with biparti- that DEVELOPMENT atmosphere. san debates, focuses on infrastructure. What is the next economic generator in Your aldermen and women are also fo- our Bowling Green city master plan? I cused on streets,and water and sewer would say it is our Business 61 west linesreplacement.Which arevery good and north areas and our cultural land- priorities! marks. In a city’s planning for develop- ment, it does not always require If social and recreational opportuni- growth,but it could be repair and re- ties are going to happen, it will have to placement. Buildings, water, and sewer come from the private and business lines die if they are not being utilized. As sectors. As July comes to an end and a city, we must also recognize, “What the summer is two-thirdsover, don’t for- are our cultural landmarks?’ Believe it get all the exciting activities in August or not, these are like streets, sidewalks, like: National Night Out-8/6, swimming parks, and utilities which are a city’s pool closing-8/7, Back 2 School Fair- biggest assets. They bring in tourist. 8/13, Champ Clark Honey Shuck House Champ Clark Honeyshuck is a nation- tourson Fridays, Kaleo Dade softball ally registered landmark. We should tournament-8/13, and Farmers and Ar- support this attraction and heritage tisans Downtown Marketplaceon the along with others like our War Memori- Square on Fridaysfrom 3-7 p.m. This als, our historic cemeteries, the Geneal- Downtown Marketplace starts on Au- ogy Museum and “old jail,”the city gust 6 and runs through Oct. 22. square and courthouse, the Basie WORRY is like a rocking chair-it will Cabin, our Library, nationally acclaimed give you something to do, but it won’t Bankhead Chocolates, internationally get you very far!

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If you have healthPrivate concerns bring Local your own PPE, Estate & practice social distancing TERMS: Cash or good check with proper ID • Lunch Served NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER ADVERTISING LUNCH WILL BE SERVED www.harlowauctions.com THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 4 Obituaries Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Later in life she married Lt. in Missouri. John and Ida became Saturday at Waters Funeral Home in Colonel Robert Dorman (retired members of the Bowling Green Vandalia. Pastor Charlene Wheeler- Army). While employed with educa- Church of the Nazarene family. Williams officiated. tional institutions, she earned her col- Ida worked as a part-time dis- Visitation celebrating Kenneth's lege degree at William Woods patcher for the Vandalia Police De- life was at 11 a.m., until the time of University in art history. Furthering partment and later for the Missouri service Saturday at the funeral home. her interest in art she attended char- Department of Mental Health. In Cremation arrangements are under coal and sketching classes. She was a March of 1996, she went to work at the direction of Waters Funeral Home long-time member of the Order of the Department of Corrections of Vandalia. Eastern Star. She received her 50-year WERDCC in Vandalia, retiring in Kenneth was born July 29, 1950 by pin at the age of 75. She was also a 2010. his grandmother, midwife, Effie Wil- member of ABWA (American Busi- Ida enjoyed watching her daughter son on Cleveland Street in Vandalia at ness Woman's Association) and Call- play sports. She also enjoyed reading her home, very natural in that day. away Hospital Association. novels and watching The Game Show Survivors include his wife of 35 She enjoyed many hobbies includ- Network in her free time. She loved years, to celebrate Aug. 28, Edna ing reading, crocheting, crafting ac- spending time with her grandchildren Wheeler and son, Ken Yail Wheeler tivities, playing computer games, and and traveling back to Minnesota to and grandson, KaTavyn; sons, Regi- golfing. Her biggest enjoyment was visit with friends and family. nald, Kenny, Jason, and Lanney; a spending time with her children, Online condolences may be left at host of grandchildren; siblings, Grace grandkids, and great grandkids. She www.bibbveach.com. Loren F. Sutton and Charles Burgett, Opal Greene and often would play cards, board games, Loren F. Sutton, 95, of Bowling husband, Ronnie, William Wheeler softball and whiffle ball with them. Virginia Franklyn Green died Friday, July 23, 2021 at Sr., Larry Wheeler and wife, Janie, She had a love for all her pets his home, surrounded by his loving Alfred Wheeler Sr., and wife, Gale, throughout her life, and enjoyed fam- Lawless-BursonVirginia Franklyn Lawless-Bur- family. Linda Darthod, Beverly McQuay and ily gatherings and holidays. Graveside services will be held at son, 93, of Eolia, formerly of Boulder, husband, Roy, Donita Lewis and hus- After her marriage she resided in Colo., died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Bowling Green Memorial Gardens on band, Gus, Wendell Wheeler, and North Western Kansas for four years N. Main Cross, Bowling Green, Sun- Country View Nursing Facility in Kim Davis and husband, Myron; before settling in Farber. Bowling Green. day, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. Greg Wyble along with a host of nieces and She was preceded in death by her will officiate. Virginia “Ginny” was born June nephews. parents, John and Sarah Kropp; hus- 11, 1928 in Arrow Rock to Benjamin The family would like to invite He was preceded in death by his band, Harry Stringer; husband, everyone for a gathering at Bowling Franklin Lawless, Jr. and Martha Vir- mother, Dorothy F. Wheeler and dad, Robert Dorman; sister, Georgia ginia Heuman. Virginia was united in Green VFW immediately following Norman Wheeler; biological father, Brown, and brother, John Kropp, a the graveside service. marriage to Jesse Simpson, Jr., on Henry R. Law; maternal grandpar- very special aunt, Marie; several Nov. 26, 1947 in Marshall. To this He was born May 2, 1926 in Cale- ents, Albert and Effie Harris Wilson; cousins and one step grandchild, Jus- donia to Frank and Nora Seabourne union a son, Jesses Myers Simpson III paternal grandparents, William “Bud” tine Trower. was born. Virginia married Jimmie Sutton. Loren attended the local and Annie Law. Pallbearers were Jake Baumgart- schools and some college in Washing- Carl Burson on Oct. 1, 1976 in Boul- Kenneth graduated from Van-Far ner, Scott Harness, Brandon Wright, der, Colo. He preceded her in death ton County. On June 1, 1957, Loren Senior High School with the class of Hayden Salmons, Richard Sheets, and Joan Stevens Sutton were united on May 6, 2009. 1969. He worked dutifully 43 years and Dwight Hagar. Survivors include her son, Jesses John Ray Shaw in marriage at the Congregational laboring for Waters Furniture Store(s) Memorial contributions may be John Ray Shaw, 59, of Bowling Church in Ashby, Neb. They were Simpson III of Annada; two step- in delivery of furniture in the Mis- made to Special Olympics Missouri daughters, Rebecca Baler and hus- Green died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at blessed with five children, Chuck, souri, Kansas, and Illinois regions, or Central Missouri Humane Society, Mercy Hospital in St. Louis after suc- Jim, Linda, John, and Joe. Loren en- band, Wes, and Sue Burson daily delivery was common in the St. c/o Waters Funeral Home. DeVincenzo and husband, Ed of Col- cumbing to injuries sustained from a listed in the U.S. Army and was hon- Louis area. Kenneth consistently did Online condolences may be made motorcycle accident. orably discharged. While serving, orado; two grandsons, Jesse Simpson the task necessary to do the job re- to the family Jeans' memorial page at IV and wife, Ruth of Silex and Cody Visitation for John was Monday Loren took his childhood passion of spectfully well. He indeed took pride www.watersfuneral.com. from 9-11 a.m., at Bibb-Veach Fu- basketball to star in the 329th Inf. Simpson and wife, Dawn of Hawk in his many job(s). Point; step-grandchildren, Tonya neral Homes and Crematory in Bowl- where they were referred to as the At an early age he was baptized ing Green. basketball giants among the other Baker, Dylan Baker, Jenna DeVin- and took the right of fellowship, be- cenzo, and Evan DeVincenzo; great- A graveside service was held at squads. A proud moment coming after coming a lifetime member with Dis- Memorial Gardens Cemetery in losing the first game, a large inter- grandchildren, Jesse Simpson V and ciples of Christ Second Christian wife, Amanda, Tyler Simpson and Bowling Green immediately follow- squad tournament with over 300 Church, Vandalia. He enjoyed being ing visitation. teams entered, the 329th came all the wife, Sara, and Abby Simpson; great- a team member on the Dairy Queen great-grandchildren, Noah and Arys John was born in Louisiana on Oct. way around in the losers' bracket to softball team. Kenneth loved sports 15, 1961 to Claude Vernon and Mar- win the championship. Simpson; and special “daughter”, and was an avid football fan, his fa- Joyce Edwards of Bowling Green. jorie Marie Long Shaw. He was Loren's basketball passion contin- vorite team was the "Washington united in marriage to Karen Leverenz ued by coaching youth basketball and Virginia graduated from Missouri Redskins" truly a devoted supporter Valley College in Marshall. She on May 30, 1981. To this union two baseball and he enjoyed going to with pride for "his team". children were born; Jill and Andrea. Bowling Green Bobcat's ballgames taught school in Pike County for nine Kenneth truly enjoyed walking and years. She later moved to Colorado He married Karen Shaw on Oct. 25, where he continued coaching from fellowshipping with his neighbors 2008. She preceded him in death on the bleachers (loudly)! where she continued teaching in Jef- and friends, "Never" meeting a ferson County for another 20 years. Aug. 1, 2018. He enjoyed reading western books stranger. He was so liked "loved". He John grew up and lived in Bowling and was a lifelong Cardinal baseball She took an early retirement in 1983 was an absolute "razor sharp" stylish to travel with her husband, Jim. Green his entire life. He was a 1980 fan, He liked to play golf, bird hunt, fashionable dresser. Dearly he loved graduate of Bowling Green High fish, and enjoyed going to rodeos Virginia was an avid collector and his brims, and his greatest "joy" was antique dealer. She was a member of School. He began working at Kroger where he was an accomplished calf family, especially his grandson, in Bowling Green when he was 16 roper and team roper. Loren spent his the Boulder Genealogical Society. "KaTavyn", who simply adored his She loved to play bridge, and was a years old, and retired after 42 years. life in the cattle business, starting an grandfather. Edward Kent John also worked at UPS, where he early age buying cattle for packing member of several groups. The joy of his life, truly was Edna, Cremation rites are under the di- had been employed for 25 years and houses in St Louis and became an from Shelbina. They married Aug. 28, ‘Stoney’ Stone was currently still employed. owner of several livestock commis- Edward Kent “Stoney” Stone, 61, rection of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes 1985 to this union was born a son, and Crematory of Bowling Green. He was a member of the Bowling sion companies Bowling Green Sale William Franklin Ken Yail Wheeler. of Bowling Green died Saturday, July Green Gun Club and enjoyed hunt- Barn, Cassidy Commission Co., at the 24, 2021. A private memorial service will be Kenneth's passion was a "well" man- held at a later date. ing; especially duck hunting. He also East St. Louis stockyards, Thedford icured yard to the detail of neatness, Visitation for Edward was Thurs- enjoyed fishing and riding his motor- Livestock Market in Thedford Neb. day from 5-8 p.m., at Bibb-Veach Fu- Online condolences may be may at and very nice (as well as, an immac- www.bibbveach.com. cycle. Other favorite pastimes in- manager of Eastern Mo Commission ulate vehicle, with shined wheels). neral Homes and Crematory in cluded cooking, gardening, and Co., Bowling Green, South Central Kenneth was such a caring person, Bowling Green. His wish was to be traveling; especially to Canada. John Regional stockyards in Vienna, and he was the one that spoke and cared cremated. was known to have a passion for dis- the Kirksville Livestock Market. He for the person that was ignored, or not Edward was born May 23, 1960 in cussing politics. was known and respected all over the acknowledged. His heart was ex- Louisiana to Eldon Stone and Mary John is survived by his daughters, mid-west in the livestock industry. tremely big for the uncared or the Hopkins. He was raised by Alta and Jill Marks and husband, Graham of He was a loving husband, father, downtrodden. He has such a heart of Eldred Stone. Edward was united in St. Charles, and Andrea Reynolds and grandfather, great-grandfather, bro- transparency and kindness that gave marriage to Patricia Grummel on July husband, Glenn of Jefferson City; ther, uncle and friend, who will be foundation to the character of "Ken- 18, 1990. He later married Gina step-daughters, Jennifer Williams and sadly missed and long remembered neth Gail Wheeler" for which he daily Stephenson on Aug. 9, 2015. She pre- husband, Heath, Heather Schutz, and by all those who knew and loved him. gave to the world. ceded him in death. Allison Carchi; grandchildren, Naomi Loren is survived by his wife, Joan Honorary pallbearers were Edward grew up in Louisiana, and and Lydia Marks, Samuel, Jacob and Sutton of Bowling Green; children, KaTavyn Wheeler, Greg Johnson, spent most of his life at the family Matthew Reynolds, AJ and Gavin Chuck Patterson and wife, Sue of Gary Bishop, Mark Udlehaven, farm. He enjoyed playing in a band; Carchi, and Mallory and Audrey Mexico, Jim Patterson of Eckley, Michael Wheeler, Ronald Greene, especially playing the drums. He was Williams; brother, Claude Shaw of Colo., Linda Wendel and Charlie Skylar Clark, and Dakota Clark. always an entrepreneur, from building Bowling Green; sisters, Elizabeth Wright of Bowling Green, John Sut- Online condolences may be made houses to other hobbies. There wasn’t Bella of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and ton of Bowling Green, and Joe Sutton to the family and video tribute viewed anything he couldn’t do; and he Leahjo Long of McKinley, Texas; and wife, Ellen of New Hartford; on Kenneth's memorial page at would do anything for someone in close nephew, Luke Shaw and Keli grandchildren, Leslie Niemeyer and www.watersfuneral.com. need. Welch of Wentzville; niece, Melanie husband, Steve, Heather Norton and Edward is survived by two daugh- Diebal; and great-nieces and husband, Cory, David Holmes, Jacy ters, Heidi McCollum and husband, nephews, Hailey and Parker Diebal. Mahar and husband, Joe, Justin Pat- Jeff of Curryville, and Jessica Grum- IdaIda MaeMae Fife, Fife 79, of Laddonia died In addition to his wife, John was terson and wife, Amy, Jake Patterson mel and Brian Shellhorse of Bowling Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at her preceded in death by his parents. and wife, Natalie, Chad Calicott and Green; one son, Ryan Stone and wife, home. Pallbearers were Paul Bogart, wife, Lily, Alana Millinder, Alyssa Ellen of Frankford; brothers, James Cremation rites are under the di- David Bogart, Les Hurd, Jared Atki- Ruby, Derek Wendel and wife Berta, Stone, Sr. and wife, Lila and Leon rection of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes son, Danny Burris, and Steve Cragen. Kaycee Sutton, and Lane Sutton; 19 Stone, all of Louisiana; grandchil- and Crematory of Bowling Green. A Memorials may be made to Mis- great-grandchildren; a sister, Nina dren, Devyn McDonald and Michael Celebration of Life will be held at a souri Department of Conservation. Case and husband, Roy of St. Louis, Hoenes, Hayden Finley, Lainey Fin- later date. Online condolences may be left at many nieces, nephews, other relatives ley, Nolan Jones, Brett Arntzen, Jaten Ida was born in Elysian, Minn., on www.bibbveach.com. and friends. McCollum, Rhyan Stone, Sarah Tho- Jan. 30, 1942 to Howard Simons and Memorials may be made to Heart- mure, and Lillee Jackson; great- Olive Clarke. She was united in mar- land Hospice or Veterans Honor grandchildren, Maclynn Jean Hoenes riage to John Fife on June 24, 1967 at Flight, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral and Iris Nicole Hoenes; nephews, the Nazarene Church in Mora, Minn., Homes & Crematory, 701 N. Busi- James Stone Jr. and wife, Stephanie where they had met two years prior. ness Hwy. 61, Bowling Green, MO and Dennis Stone; step-daughters, He survives. 63334. Amber Sterne of O’Fallon, Aleasha Also surviving are children, Gay Family and friends are invited to Elliott and husband, Woody of O’Fal- Lynn Fife of Laddonia, Jennifer Fife sign our on-line guest registry at: lon, Jamie Anderson of Louisiana, of Laddonia, Jay Fife and wife, Sara www.mccoyblossomfh.com E. Jean Kropp and Melissa Lesley and Shane Cal- of Peculiar, and Vivian Braxton and Family and friends may sign the Stringer Dorman houn of Frankford; and step-grand- husband, Donald of Warr Acres, online guest book @www.mccoy- E. Jean Kropp Stringer Dorman, children, Ryder Calhoun, Abby Okla.; grandchildren, Spencer and blossomfh.com. 91, of Vandalia died Monday, July 26, White, Camilla Sterne, Liam Elliott, Henry Fife, and Inari, Elliot, Theoni, 2021, at Tri-County Care Center in Nolan Elliott, Savannah Anderson, and Emmerik Braxton; brothers, Mar- Vandalia. and Payten Anderson. vin Simons and Leonard Simons of Graveside services were held at 11 He was preceded in death by his Minnesota; sisters, Phebe Knudson a.m., Wednesday at Farber Cemetery. parents, Eldon Stone, Mary Hopkins, and Carrie Ringler of Minnesota; Bro. Kenny Haddock officiated. and Alta and Eldred Stone; his wife, half-sibling, Virginia Lench and hus- Jean was born June 18, 1930, in Gina; and sister-in-law, Teresa Stone. band, Paul of Virginia; and many Colby, Kan., the daughter of John and Honorary pallbearers were Lyndell nieces and nephews. Rodney Allen Sarah Cousins Kropp. United in mar- Raufer, Jeff McCollum, David Grum- Ida was preceded in death by her riage to Harry "Rip" Stringer in Ober- mel, Jim Hearn, and Ken Scott. parents; and half-siblings, Rhea Swo- Brunner lin, Kan., at the Presbyterian Church Memorials may be made to the boda, Robert Swoboda, Wilma Taute, Rodney Allen Brunner, 48, of in 1948. To this union was born, Vicki family, c/o Bibb-Veach Funeral and Edward Swoboda. Bowling Green died Thursday, July Wright and husband, Jeff, Robert Home. Ida grew up in Mora, Minn. She 29, 2021 at Hannibal Regional Hos- Stringer and wife, Jo Ellen, Roger Online condolences may be made was a 1960 high school graduate, then pital after battling liver disease and Stringer and wife, Clare, John at www.bibbveach.com. moving on to earn her bachelor’s de- pneumonia. Stringer and wife, Linda, Kathi gree in education at Bethany Cremation rites are under the di- Stringer and Patti Sheets and hus- Nazarene College in Bethany, Okla. rection of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes band, Richard. She later earned her master’s degree and Crematory in Bowling Green. Grandchildren include Brandon in business education at Michigan Rodney was born Sept. 9, 1972. Wright and wife, Toni, Amanda State University. Rodney is survived by his signifi- Kenneth Gail Wright, Melissa Wright, Sarah Baum- Ida taught school while living in cant other, Diana Motley; and his gartner and husband, Jake, Samantha Michigan. Ida and John relocated to family, Alma Kidd and husband, Harness and husband, Scott. Three Elmer, Billy Kidd and wife, Teri, ‘Peaches’Kenneth Gail Wheeler Wheeler "Peaches", Colorado Springs, Colo., when John step-granddaughters, Kimber, Justine, answered a calling from the Lord to Sarah Kidd, and Amanda Perkins; a 70, of Vandalia died Saturday, July and Samantha. Also 10 great-grand- son, Michael Brunner; his adopted 24, 2021, at Tri-County Care Center attend Nazarene Bible College. Ida children; and one step-great-grand- taught night classes at a Junior Col- children and grandchildren, Stormy in Vandalia. child. lege. John later accepted a pastorship See OBITUARIES on page 12 THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 5 Community News Landowners, Tenants Invited To Respond To 2021 MO Rental Rate Survey Landowners lease roughly 35 tension.missouri.edu or from a local kets allows me to compare my man- results summary to gauge an appro- to use the rental rate summary to percent of Missouri crop, pasture, MU Extension Center. agement practices to other produc- priate rate to pay for hunting privi- make decisions about a rental agree- and woodland acreage to renters You can complete the anonymous ers’ practices,” said Doug James, leges. Mid-Missouri hunter Jack ment, then contact an MU Extension every year. Rented acreage has in- survey in five-10 minutes. To partic- who raises corn, soybeans and cattle Winn said, “Hunting lease evalua- specialist for assistance. creased in recent years as more land ipate electronically, go to bit.ly/Mis- in Missouri. “In today’s agricultural tion includes land quality, habitat vi- “Accurate rental rate summaries has transitioned to the next genera- souriRentalRates21. If you’d rather environment, the applied farm man- ability, contract specifications and give us as educators information re- tion, interest rates have incentivized respond to the survey on paper, then agement information supplied by the available species. The Missouri garding local markets to assist both land investments and interest in car- visit your local MU Extension Cen- University of Missouri is crucial to Agricultural Rental Rate Summary tenants and landowners in this very bon markets and working land con- ter to pick up a paper copy. the many business decisions I have provides guidance as a tenant when important decision,” said Karisha servation has developed. “As a producer, having this ag- to make.” assessing hunting leases.” Devlin, agricultural business field To provide information that Mis- gregated information of local mar- Hunters may also use the survey If you have questions about how specialist with MU Extension. sourians can use when negotiating land rental rates, University of Mis- souri researchers invite Missouri landowners, farmers, ranchers and I, PikeTara Eskew, Collector County of Revenue within and for PikeNotice County, Missouri, hereby Of give notice Tax as provided in ChapterCertificate 140, Section 140:170 of Revised Statutes Sale of Missouri for hunters to participate in the 2021 2006, that I shall offer for sale the hereinafter described lots and lands to discharge taxes, interest and charges which may be due hereon the State of Missouri for delinquent Missouri rental rate survey. taxes on real estate at the courthouse in Pike County on the 4th Monday, the 23rd day of August 2021, commencing at 10:00 A.M. of said day and continuing from day to day “Every producer wants to know thereafter until all are offered. three things: what the weather is The land and lots are to be sold under the description as listed and the amounts shown as due for each year represents the total amount of taxes, interest and costs. The cer- going to do, the future price of grain tificate will be issued covering as much of said charges, which are due thereon at the time of the sale. More exact descriptions are available at the assessor’s office. or livestock and what is the going rate for land. This assessment helps Notice to Bidders: with the latter,” said Ben Brown, ex- An affidavit must be completed in the collector’s office prior to bidding. This affidavit may be completed, signed and notarized at the County Collector’s Office one week prior tension economist with the Univer- to the sale. sity of Missouri’s Food and TIME OF SALE: 10:00 A.M. Agricultural Policy Research Insti- tute. “Our job at University of Mis- OWNER AND DESCRIPTION souri Extension is to provide The Pike County Collector makes no guarantees nor implies any quarantees concerning title, liens or encuinbrances on any of the properties offered for sale. information relevant to today’s farm managers, hunters, ranchers and 2021 DELINQUENT TAX CERTIFICATE SALE LIST landowners. We are able to do that through the cooperation of Mis- sourians who participate in projects such as this Missouri rental rate sur- vey.” The survey collects rental agree- ment information for cropland, pas- ture, woodland hunting, building and facility rental, hay ground, live- stock stocking rates and future ex- pectations. The results will be published in the Missouri Agricul- tural Rental Rate Summary, which Missourians can access online at ex-

Richard Valuck, MD The Heart of Hannibal For

Thursday,30 July Years 29 marked the day that Richard Valuck, MD, has been practicing in- vasive cardiology in Hannibal for 30 years. There were two things that led him and his wife, Jenny back to the community in July of 1991. Dr. Valuck grew up in Kirksville and Jenny is a native of Hannibal, so they knew they wanted to beclose to family and friends. Dr. Valuck was also excited about the oppor- tunity to partner with Hannibal Regional Hos- pital and launch the first cardiology service line in the area. This new service line in- cluded a cardiac catheterization lab which would provideHannibal and surrounding areas with the most advanced technology in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. In the fall of 1991 Dr. Valuck became the first Invasive Cardiologist to perform a cardiac catheterization in northeast Missouri. Over the years there have been many changes in the healthcare system. When Dr. Valuck started his practice in 1991 he was self-employed in affiliation with Hannibal Re- gional Hospital. Around the mid-2000s,there were more physicians deciding to close their private practice and go to work for the hos- pital. In 2007, Dr. Valuck decided to be at the forefront of this changing trend in medicine and became one of the first physicians to be employed by Hannibal RegionalMedical Group (HRMG), an affiliate of Hannibal Re- gional Hospital. “It wasn’t a hard decision to make, to go to work for HRMG. I have al- ways had tremendous respect for the lead- ership team and the advancements they’ve made to provide quality care in our commu- nity.” Dr. Valuck attributes his success to three key components: love, community, and lead- ership. “It’s much easier to be successful when you love what you do for a living.” After 30 years, he still has a profoundpassion and love for helping his patients. “The most re- warding part of my job is seeing improve- ment in my patients’ health.” The second key to success is embracing the community. “I can’t stress how important it is to be active in your community and to giveback to your community.” The third and final component to success is leadership. In 1991 Dr. Valuck’s leadership helped transform cardiac care in this area, and his continued advocacy for healthcare has paved the way for the future. COLLECTOR’S Having been a pillar of the community in more than one way over the last 30 years, he has impacted the lives of many through- CERTIFICATE OF out northeast Missouri. From the thousands of patients he has treated during his career, PUBLICATION the fellow parishionersof Immanuel Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon and have celebrated in worship with him, or other I, Tara Eskew, Collector of Pike County, State of Mis- civic leaders who have served on numerous souri, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and boards with him – Richard Valuck’s influence is far-reaching. One thing is for certain, Dr. correct list of lands of lots and owner thereof as appears Valuck is “The Heartof Hannibal.” on our land tax books, that will be offered for sale. With 30 years of experience doing what he loves, Dr. Valuck is still just as passionate about his work as he was on that first day. He is grateful for the opportunity to help so Dated July 15, 2021 many and says, “Thankyou, to all of my pa- tients for trusting me with your care and the care provided by Hannibal Regional. I love Pike County Collector how the community has supported me and my family and we love serving our commu- nity. I encourage everyone to live a healthy lifestyle.” Tara Eskew THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 6 Community News Cuivre River State Park To Host Meteor Shower Watch Party First United Methodist To Host Cuivre River State Park staff in- closer to dawn on Friday, the evening Sherwood. This is a family-friendly vites the public to the big field in "shooting stars" are some of the most event. No alcohol is allowed. Camp Sherwood for a meteor shower stunning. As the sun sets and the The public is strongly encouraged AmericanThe First United Red Methodist Crossschedule Bloodan appointment Drive to ensure a watch party at 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. Earth moves into the path of the de- to follow social-distancing guidelines Church in Bowling Green, located at lesser wait time, visit the Red Cross 12. bris, some of the debris will skip off and be proactive in protecting them- 8 North Broadway at the corner of website at redcrossblood.org and All are welcome and encouraged of the atmosphere, often creating me- selves and others. Church and Broadway, will be host- enter the sponsor code: FUM- to bring a blanket, flashlight and bug teors that are very bright and colorful. Cuivre River State Park is located ing an American Red Cross Blood CBowlinggreen, use the blood donor spray. While participants wait for me- These "Earthgrazers" can be long, at 678 State Route 147, Troy, north of Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from app, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or call teors, the naturalist will point out slow and a variety of colors. The Per- Interstate 70. If you would like more 12:30-6:30 p.m., in the church’s fel- or text the church’s blood donation constellations and tell folklore relat- seid Meteor Shower is one of the best information on this event, please call lowship hall. program coordinator Carolyn Shaw ing to the night sky. showers of the year, and stargazers the park at 636-528-7247. This will be the 20th drive the at 573-470-5379. Each August, the Earth moves into can often see 50 or more meteors per For more info on state parks and church has hosted as part of its “Acts Every donor is also encouraged to the path of debris left behind by the hour during the peak. historic sites, visit mostateparks. of Kindness” mission. Snacks and use Rapid Pass, which offers donors tail of the comet Swift-Tuttle, creat- The gates to Camp Sherwood will com. Missouri State Parks is a divi- homemade sandwiches will be a way to complete their pre-reading ing the Perseid Meteor Shower. open at 8 p.m. Follow the "Special sion of the Missouri Department of served to donors. For your protec- and donation questions online THE While the shower's peak will happen Event" signs in the park to Camp Natural Resources. tion, and the protection of others, the DAY OF THE DRIVE. To use First United Methodist Church Rapid Pass, visit highly recommends that donors redcrossblood.org/RapidPass, read wear a mask to the drive. the information, answer the ques- The American Red Cross is cur- tions, and print the pass or email it rently facing a blood emergency and to yourself so you can show it at the has issued an urgent call for eligible drive. Please remember that all individuals of all blood types to give donors are required to provide a now and help save patient lives! To valid photo ID the day of the drive. 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Live Public Auction 10756 Pike 9059 Off Hwy. C - West Of Frankford Saturday, Aug. 7 - 10 a.m. Farm Equipment & More: Gehl 120 grinder mixer, Ford 532 Square baler, In- dustrial Air 80 gal air compressor, Clarke floor model drill press, Rabbit hutches, Ford 7600 Tractor with new Buhler front loader, Farm King gravity wagon with auger, 1993 Chevy 3500 w/lift gate & flatbed 163700 miles, 4 grain bins, Buffalo 6 row planter, WW Stock trailer, pull behind disk, roll of New barbed wire, IH 6 row cultivator, John Deere 6 row cultivator, 5 bottom plow, Rossi hay rake, CentralQuarry Stone Company Positionis accepting applications-re- wooden wagon, manure spreader, 12 ft. disk, Kewanee folding cultivator, grain elevator, New Idea grain auger, Farmhand hog feeder, miscellaneous sumes for our Moscow Mills Quarry. shelving, Magic Heat wood stove, International 1440 combine, corn head, grain Conscientious worker with a background in construction head, 3 pt sprayer and much more not listed! or mining is preferred. Welder/fabrication skills and expe- Owners & auction personnel not responsible for accidents, nor for items lost or rience operating heavy equipment is desired. stolen. Credit and debit cards are accepted with a 3.5% convenience fee being This job will require working outdoors in all weather con- added Auctioneer’s Note: This is a good line of equipment. Still has a lot of life in ditions and working overtime and weekends as needed. it. This sale will not take very long so please be on time. We have pictures We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Pre- online. Hope to see you on the 7th. Bill employment drug screen, physical and background check required. Central Stone Company is an EO/Affirmative Ac- Owner: John Jennings tion employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veter- AUCTIONEERS: BILL ALLEN www.billallenauctionservice.com - Visit us on Auction Zip ID # 15431 ans, and Individuals with disabilities. You may apply online Find us at: AllenAuctioneers.com, AuctionZip.com #15431, AuctionGuy.com, at www.centralstone.com or mail your resume to Central GoToAuction.com Owners and auction personnel not responsible for accidents, nor for items lost Stone Company, 2181 West Outer Hwy. 61, Moscow Mills, or stolen. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printed MO 63362. matter. Lunch will be available, Restroom on site. We accept Cash, Good Resumes/applications received by Aug. 26, 2021 will be Check with proper ID and Credit/Debit card with a 4 percent convenience charge. considered. BILL ALLEN AUCTION SERVICE - Bowling Green - 573-470-6565 ‘ THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday,Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 9 Community News • • • Baby Show Results • • • TRIB PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY CHANDLER

Winners in the 0-3 month girl's category (l-r): first, Jesslyn Bryant, daughter of Justin Bryant and Winners in the 0-3 month boy's category (l-r): first, Jaxon Bennett, son of Dominic Bennett and Ember Bethany Nulsen of Louisiana, second, Brooklynn Rhodes daughter of Brittany Skaggs of O'Fallon. Chandler of Vandalia, second, Lane Butler, son of Miangel and Cheyenne Butler of Frankford, third place, Noaah Reuther, son of Will and Katie Reuther of Eolia.

Winners in the 4-6 month girl's category (l-r): first, Tessa Wisdom daughter of Chevi and Taylor Wisdom Winners in the 4-6 month boy's category (l-r): first, Miles Lindsay son of Ashley Lindsay of Eolia, sec- of Hannibal, second, Elsie McGlasson daughter of Chris and Danielle McGlasson of Curryville, third ond, Henry Klott son of Chris and April Klott of Bowling Green, third place, Romeo Bruce son of Madelyn place, Kasynn Sandoval daughter of Kylie Ward of Bowling Green. Long of Louisiana.

Winners of the girl's 7-12 month category include (l-r): first place Rhyan Stone, daughter of Ryan Winners of the boy's 7-12 month category include (l-r): first place Cole Murry, son of Nathan and Brit- Stone and Ellen Hinch of Frankford; second place Journee Carrico, daughter of Kara Caldwell of Han- tney Murry of Louisiana; second place, Hayes Kendrick, son of Lee and Brooke Kendrick of Monroe City; nibal; and third place Ella Findley, daughter of Morgan Silvey of Louisiana. and third place, Cooper Cullom, son of A.J. and Paige Cullom of Louisiana.

Winners in the 13-24 month girl's category (l-r): first, Divinity Clark, daughter of Alivia Long and Jerami Winners in the 13-24 month boy's category (l-r): first, Matthew Short, son of Jimmie Lee and Baily Short Clark of Vandalia, second, Adelynn Houseworth, daughter of Owen Houseworth of Bowling Green, third of Bowling Green, second, Colt Holcumbrink, son of Cody and Katlyn Holcumbrink of Vandalia, third place, place, Corelai Pigg, daughter of Alex Pigg of Frankford. Andrew Martin son of Robert and Julie Martin of Bowling Green.

Winners in the 25-36 month boy's category (l-r): first, Macie Alexander daughter of Steven & Danielle Winners in the 25-36 month boy's category (l-r): first, Weston Poor, son of Chrisanne Poor of Curryville, Alexander of Curryville, second, Madelynn Luebrecht daughter of Kala Luebrecht of Bowling Green, second, Ellis Eckler, son of Ben & Angela Eckler of Bowling Green, third place, Mason Luebrecht son of third place, Paisley Butler daughter of Cheyenne Butler of Frankford. Jared & Kala Luebrecht of Bowling Green. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 10 Community News lore” on a vacation to nine Western strate a resilience to change and rest of the world sees and imprints states. grow, while still maintaining a the name of Pike?” he asks. “Maybe “The Piker is to be found every- strong pride in its heritage and past,” after the next 200 years, with God’s LouisianaHost Community A Better-Blocktheir parking Party lots for the surrounding where on earth – with perhaps the 1981 Pike County Historical So- blessing, the ‘State of Pike’ will still ment Association in conjunction neighborhood. Neighbors can bring enough exceptions to prove the ciety book “People, Places and Pik- be recognized.” with the Louisiana Police Depart- their lawn chairs and a covered dish rule,” Campbell wrote upon his re- ers” offered. One more thing ment are sponsoring National Night to share. “Getting to know your turn. “And he is mostly prominent.” Presiding Commissioner Chris Gamm has tales from travels Out on the evening of Friday, Aug. neighbors is a great way to decrease “For more than 100 years, the Gamm’s family has been a part of around the country which prove that 6. problems in your area,” stated Diana sons of Pike County have spread its Pike since the beginning. as long as there’s a Piker to draw a National Night Out is normally Huckstep, LCBA Chairperson. fame throughout the nation,” Floyd “Being a ‘Piker’ one can only say breath, the county’s indelible legacy celebrated the first Tuesday of Au- “This is a wonderful way to form C. Shoemaker of the State Historical with a degree of pride,” Gamm said. will be just fine. gust every year, but this year, itwas new friendships and if you know Society of Missouri said in July “More than 200 years have passed, There was the man at the Jack- moved to Friday night in hopes of who your neighbors are, you are 1958. and the foundations laid by the first sonville, Fla., airport whose grand- getting a better community partici- more likely to keep an eye on what Piker pillars commissioners are still with us mother lived three houses from pation response. is going on in your neighborhood Acknowledging every praisewor- today. The uniqueness of the people Gamm’s grandmother. The two real- National Night Out is an annual and that helps to deter crime,” stated thy Piker is impossible. rooted in Pike County cannot be ized they had played baseball to- community building program that Huckstep. Representatives from the Someone will always be left off claimed by one reason. There are gether as kids. There’s the Army MP promotes positive community part- Louisiana Police Department and the list. However, a few of the laud- many.” at Fort Belvoir near Washington, nerships and neighborhood cama- Pike Safe Neighborhoods will be out able ladies and meritorious gentle- Residents understandably don’t D.C., whose grandfather lived at raderie. This in turn helps to make and about for the evening function. men include: agree with each other on all matters, Frankford. The man returns to Pike neighborhoods safer andmore caring They will be happy to drop by *John Brooks Henderson, a but former federal judge David Pat- each year to deer hunt. places to live. your block party, introduce them- Louisiana attorney and U.S. Senator terson Dyer of Louisiana knew there One of Gamm’s favorites also These NNO Block Parties also selves and meet everyone, in an ef- who drafted the 13th Amendment was an unspoken rule that all fol- happened just outside the nation’s help to enhance the relationship be- fort to build better public outlawing slavery. lowed. capital. He and his wife, Kathy, were tween neighbors and emergency per- relationships with the citizens. Any- *Champ Clark, a Speaker of the “We men of Pike County fight visiting their daughter a few years sonnel and police, while bringing one wishing to host a block party U.S. House of Representatives from among ourselves and at election time ago. While mingling with others at back a sense of community. Neigh- needs to register their event with the Bowling Green and a 1912 presiden- we pull each other’s hair, but let a the Pentagon, Gamm noticed a man bors are encouraged to host block Louisiana Police Department by tial candidate. stranger attempt to take advantage of following him from conversation to parties, cookouts and various activ- calling 754-4021. *Missouri Supreme Court Justice the opening and he will find arrayed conversation. ities to bring their neighbors to- Thomas James Clark Fagg of against him a solid phalanx of Pikers Curious, the commissioner finally gether. This gives local emergency work- Louisiana. that no power on earth can asunder.” turned and introduced himself to the Churches can also help organize ers a record of who is hosting a party *Missouri Governors Elliot Two centuries of rich history give stranger, who happened to be from an event by hosting a block party in and helps them plan their visits. Major of Bowling Green and Lloyd Gamm and others hope that Pike Monroe City. It was a moment that lor. Stark of Louisiana. will still be going strongly when would make Twain – and every other The songs “Joe Bowers” and *Professor Robert Rowley, a Missouri celebrates its quadricenten- Piker – proud. PIKE “Sweet Betsy From Pike” helped Louisiana educator whose collection nial in 2221. of fossils is considered one of the “As based on the writing about “I said ‘Hi, I’m Chris Gamm.’ He Continued from front page make Pike County part of the Amer- ican cultural experience. Poems such largest in the world. Pike through the years, is the legend said ‘You’re from Pike County, “I make this explanation for the as “Come Ye Missourians” by Harry *May Birkhead, a Louisiana of Pike County a story or one of gen- aren’t you?’ I said ‘Yes, Bowling reason that without it many readers Miller spread the word: seamstress who provided newspaper uine truth based on our values of Green. How did you know?’ He said would suppose that all these charac- “The finest of music will be there readers with fascinating firsthand ac- family, faith and work ethics that the ‘I could tell by the way you talk.’” ters were trying to talk alike, and not to greet you ‘Coon in the Henhouse’ counts of Titanic survivors. succeeding,” Twain wrote in the in- and ‘Gal on a Log’ *James B. Fields, a Baptist min- troduction. And Pike County maidens will be ister and national orator from Eolia Chicago journalist Julian Street there to meet you who was born a slave. felt compelled to take in Bowling And pour out the coffee and slice *Ashley native Cleland Boyd Green, Louisiana and Clarksville up the hog.” McAfee, a national theologian and after he got an intriguing letter. The definition of “Piker” as an in- hymn writer. “Pike means more to Missouri dustrious, trustworthy go-getter *Eddie South, a jazz musician than Missouri does to Pike,” the in- eventually was sourly reformulated from Louisiana who incorporated vitation’s anonymous author wrote to indicate someone with seedier the violin into his repertoire. to Street, who penned a 1914 book traits. *Lucy Foster Madison, a about his visit entitled “Abroad at “Their beards were longer, their Louisiana author whose books for Home.” clothes dirtier and their behavior young people have been read by mil- “Pike County, Missouri, is the earthier,” author Brian Roberts said lions. most celebrated county of any simi- of Pike County men in his book *Louisiana movie stars Claude lar geographical division in Amer- “American Alchemy: The California Gillingwater and Cam and Gloria ica,” wrote Harry Norman in the Gold Rush and Middle-Class Cul- Hardin, and Bowling Green actress May 27, 1900, edition of the St. ture.” Virginia Kirtley. Louis Republic. “It is old and vener- Nevertheless, attention continued *Major League Baseball player able. It existed before Missouri as a into the 20th century. Pike was the Paul Meloan of Paynesville. state was known; for in the early *National Basketball Association only county in the country that had In observance of Missouri’s bicentennial on Aug. 10, the Louisiana Area Historical days, all of the region thereabouts — an exhibit at the 1904 World’s Fair coach Lowell “Cotton” Fitzsimmons in fact, nearly all the Middle West — of Bowling Green. Museum is opening an exhibit of flags that have flown over the state from the 1700s in St. Louis. Sweet Betsy’s Log to today. Pictured is museum board member Stephen Moss unfurling a banner used was called “Pike County” or “The Cabin sat near the present site of the *Professional wrestler Kane, State of Pike.” whose Bowling Green friends knew at the time of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition. Nine flags and a Jewel Box. References to Pike were Native American display will be featured in the museum’s Stark Brothers Nurseries Big start made in movies, books and televi- him as Glenn Thomas Jacobs. An act of the territorial legislature While celebrating the past, it’s the room, which has a high ceiling. Plaques underneath will offer details about each sion. ensign. The first chance people will have to see the exhibit is from 10 a.m.-noon established Pike County on Dec. 14, Isaac Walter Basye, grandson of spirit of the Piker that many say will 1818. carry forward. Saturday, Aug. 7. The museum is at 304 Georgia Street and there is no admission Bowling Green’s founder, asked charge. It was named for explorer Zebu- whether anyone had not heard of The county “continues to demon- lon Montgomery Pike, who camped Pike County. briefly on its banks and nearby is- “It is God’s country,” Basye de- lands during his 1805 journey to and clared. “And who dare say it is not Let Us Care from the source of the Mississippi the veritable Lost Paradise, the Gar- River. Pike noted the “handsome den of Eden, retouched in its pristine rocky cliffs.” French voyageurs glory, rehabilitated by the latest and For Your Loved One! called the area “Land of the Golden best edition of the genus homo, the Hills.” Piker?” We offer services few nursing homes do Early maps differ, but in its in- Robertus Love, who grew up in fancy Pike County generally ex- Pike County and was a contempo- •WE LOVE OUR RESIDENTS tended from the Mississippi to a rary of Twain, used a different bit of point near Columbia on the west, the colloquial jargon in his 1904 book •RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS Iowa border on the north and St. “Poems All the Way From Pike:” Charles County on the south. “Why, of course I’m from Pike •SPECIAL MEMORY CARE UNIT “A brief study of these old bound- You big knock-kneed galoot! aries will convince the reader of the So’s my brother Ike propriety of calling the county ‘The Who’s likewise on the shoot Tri-County Care Center State of Pike,’” according to the And whenever you meets one of 1883 publication “The History of us, you had better salute” Pike County, Missouri.” Louisiana Times newspaper edi- The same 1818 legislative act put tor E.E. Campbell found “Pikers ga- 601 Galloway Road - Vandalia - 573-594-6467 Andrew Edwards, John Jordon, James Bryson, James Johnson and Peyton Watson in charge of estab- lishing a courthouse and jail. They chose Obadiah Dickerson’s hotel and tavern in Louisiana. Settlers came mostly from Ken- tucky, Virginia, Tennessee and the Carolinas, with the history book de- scribing them “intellectually and morally the equals of any class of men that have ever planted human habitation within the domain of state or territory upon this western conti- nent. There were among them no single one who was fleeing from the terrors of the law or who had been driven out by social ostracism.” The first families “left the older states, not because they could no longer live there, but because they felt they could do better here,” the book indicates. It wasn’t all a “gathering of grave men, or convivial old bachelors from the ranches” because “there came also the women and the girls,” the book relates, although “the lines were closely drawn as to woman’s rights or woman’s sphere” and “their duties even then…differed from those of the sterner sex.” Pike County’s early fortunes were tied to the river, with agricultural commodities and natural goods among the major products shipped from docks along its banks. Stark Brothers Nurseries was founded in 1816, and would become recognized worldwide, but it took another moniker to really put the county on the map. A nickname sticks The term “Piker” was applied broadly to those who forged their way westward during the California Gold Rush of 1849. “The first emigrants that came over the plains were from Pike County, Missouri, but as the phrase ‘A Pike County man’ was altogether too long for this short life of ours, it was soon abbreviated into “A Piker,’” explained poet Bayard Tay- THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 11 Community News Pike county fair highlights •• ••

Olivia Dawson, left, meets friend and derby rival, Alaina Brown, after their first-round smash up in the 2021 Pike County Matt Peabody of Bowling Green lets a shoe fly Saturday during the horseshoe Fair demolition derby on Friday, July 30. tournament at the 2021 Pike County Fair.

Damon Luebrecht of Bowling Green won the Mad Dog winner at the 2021 Dem- olition Derby at the Pike County Fair on Saturday, July 31.

Riverside brought entertain in the beer garden at the 2021 Pike County Fair on Saturday, July 31.

BethelBethel AME AME Church, Cancels Pay- fully theyHomecoming will be able to have some- nesville, decided not to hold its An- thing later on, just praying for every- nual BasketDinner/ Homecoming on one's safety in these trying times. Sunday, Augu. 8 for their second year due to COVID-19. If all goes well they will hold the They feel that it is in the best in- annual fall fish fry on Friday, Oct. terest for everyone involved. Hope- 22. www.thepeoplestribune.com CASTEELS In-home decorating service window treatments - wallpaper - paint Heather and Jack Stevens of Bowling Green are pictured in the horseshoe tour- Pictured is Carson Schwenk of Bowl- nament at the 2021 Pike County Fair on Saturday, July 31. ing Green, who placed second in the Tal- gifts - bridal registry - church supplies ent Show for playing guitar and singing. 110 W. Adams - Pittsfield, Ill. Anonymous Donation Spotlights 217-285-4488

TramatizedBY BRICE CHANDLER Children’sNot now, maybe Needs not ever, thanks to STAFF WRITER one caring couple’s anonymous act Last week, the Pike County Sher- to ease the burden on traumatized iff’s Office (PCSO) received a dona- children. tion that was both heartwarming and As for the donated trauma bags. heartbreaking. “Unfortunately, we have a need Children’s trauma bags. for these, and they will be very use- According to sheriff’s office, “an ful,” Korte explained. “Thank you.” anonymous couple in the county do- Comfort Cases is not the only nated a batch of children's trauma group dedicated to helping children bags.” facing trauma. Missouri Kids First Trauma bags or comfort kits like offers a list of advocacy groups for these are a valuable tool for law en- children. forcement and emergency respon- For more information visit ders to bring some comfort to www.missourikidsfirst.org children who have been exposed to various trauma. That trauma could range from car Second Missionary Baptist Church accidents, domestic violence, drug abuse, to countless other circum- West Hwy. 54 - Vandalia stances. The bags donated to the Sheriff’s office were put together with the idea of a quick and sudden separa- FISH FRY tion. They contain a stuffed animal, 11 a.m.-? a small bag of treats, and (perhaps Friday, Aug. 6 - more importantly in such a situation) Serving catfish, fried potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw the bag becomes a valuable tool. $12 “The bag itself is a pillowcase Carry-Outs • Delivery Call 594-2146 which can be used to quickly place clothes or other personal items in,” Sheriff Korte said. “These will be used in situations where children may have to leave some place in a hurry.” The situation is one faced by chil- HUME dren across the country. “On any given day, there are ap- REMODELING proximately 437,500 children in fos- ter care in the United States,” Plumbing • Electric According to Comfort Cases, a char- Painting • Cabinets • Flooring ity group based out of Maryland which produces similar kits. “Most Concrete Vanity & Kitchen Tops of them are removed from their homes with little more than the Window & Door Replacement clothes on their backs. If they do Tex Ceiling Fix have any personal belongings, they are given a trash bag in which to carry them.” FREE ESTIMATES Children facing a bad situation in Pike County won’t have to collect Call Ty Hume - Cell 573-470-6148 their belongings in black trash bags. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 • Page 12 Community News Oct. 8 at 7 p.m., in high school Pike County Fair Draws Big Crowds Despite Heat, Rain LUMNI choral room. Despite some high temperatures Gracia Harrison, opened for the nouncement tower near the main A The Bowling Green Alumni As- and rain, it mostly great weather for night’s music attraction after crews stage with a new beer and refresh- Continued from front page sociation Banquet takes place the another successful Pike County Fair cleared the mud from the day’s rain. ment stand underneathfor people to following day on Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The couple have three children: Attending the banquet at the low last week. Attendees didn’t seem to mind as enjoy during the concert and demo- Amanda Pruitt, class of 96; Ryan The week kicked off on Saturday, they gathered closer as Jameson lition derby nights. cost of $25 per person includes an- Bibb, class of 98; and Ashley nual dues in the association along July 25 with the Eastern Missouri took the stage. New LED lighting helped fair Boschert, class of 02. Truck Pullers truck and tractor pull. “It was a great week,” Fair Board goers throughout the fairgrounds with a meal, entertainment, and The Bibbs are also the proud shared memories. Although temperatures soared early member, Tim Gamm remarked. “I and a new and improved announce- grandparents of nine grandchildren. in the week, crowds still gathered to think everyone had a good time at ment tower was installed at the mo- To join the alumni choir, please All Bowling Green High School have fun at the midway carnival the fair this year.” tocross track. visit the Bowling Green Alumni As- andcheer on the Dirt drag racing, The final numbers on this year’s Those interested in volunteering graduates are invited to attend. sociation's Facebook page for up- Members of the following gradu- motocross, and rodeo. fair will be released later this month, their time should contact a current dates and information. Guests can Despite storms on Thursday night and planning for next year’s event fair board member for more details. ating classes will receive special also check on the banquet registra- recognition at this year's banquet: all and a rain on Saturday, July 31, will already be underway. tion form that they plan to partici- morning the week culminated with Several changes were made at the Find more photo highlights from pre-1960, 1960, 1961, 1970, 1971, pate. 1980, 91, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, a concert headlined by rising coun- fairgrounds this year including an the fair in this week’s edition and A rehearsal is planned for Friday, try music star, Jameson Rodgers. expanding and renovated main even more on The People’s Tribune 2000, 2001, 2010, and 2011. Season 3 contestant on The Voice, stage. Also, the addition of a new an- Facebook page. Zachary Motley-Fessenden, Lillian Motley, Timothie Motley, Nathan OBITUARIES Motley, Kierah Motley; uncle Ed- Continued from front page ward Crenshaw of Curryville; aunt Thelma “Sue” Whitaker of St. Haislet and husband, Albert, Clement; and aunt Carol Crenshaw Stephanie Williamson and husband, of Quincy, Illinois. Steven, Paula Motley, Paul Motley, He was preceded in death by his Jr. and wife, Racheal, Brandon parents and brother, Roger. Haislet, Austin Atteberry, Jordon Rodney had many friends, and Haislet, Christopher Haislet, Shavon will be missed by everyone who Williamson, Troy Williamson, knew him. On-line Edition Available At thepeoplestribune.com

Lucas Michael Lewis, 5, enjoys a round on the carousel with mom during the 2021 Pike County Fair.

Brian Smith and son, Liam, enjoy one of the many rides on the midway at the 2021 Pike County Fair.

Pictured is Shelby Davis of Louisiana, who placed first in the Talent Show for singing a rendition of "Rollin on the River".

Callie Bailey of Curryville is pictured with her Best of Show quilt in the 2021 ex- hibit hall at the Pike County Fair. TOP SOIL Stombaugh Asphalt FILL DIRT Residential - Commercial For Sale Paving, Chip & Seal, Sealing 754-5812 FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED 573-406-8706

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