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Two Wanted On Stealing, Assault

Pike County Sheriff StephenKorte reports on Thursday, Jan. 28at approximately 9:44 p.m., PikeCounty deputies responded to ruralClarksville for a theft in progress. Two deputies plus a working dog

in a single vehicle located a 2019white Ram pickup on private prop-erty. The occupants were engaged inthe theft of walnut trees in a historiccemetery. The deputies activatedtheir emergency equipment to detainthe truck. The truck attempted toram the patrol vehicle, deputies fol-

lowed eventually losing sight of thevehicle. A few minutes later anotherdeputy traveling south on Highway79 encountered the truck northbound on 79 with no lights on trav-eling at over 120 miles per hour. Thedeputy pursued the suspect vehicleeventually loosing the truck in afield off of Pike 245.The original deputies relocated

the vehicle again on Highway 79 asit was headed south. The vehiclewas again traveling in excess of 120miles per hour. Deputies followedthe truck onto Hwy. N the to Pike234. On Pike 234 the truck spunaround then rammed the patrol vehi-cle head on. The truck then headedacross a field towards a tree line.The deputies then tried to head offthe truck. Deputies were able to getclose enough to positively identifythe driver as Jesse Callaway, 45, ofTroy, and passenger James Merlen-bach, 53 of O’Fallon. Do to damageto the patrol vehicle the deputieswere no longer able follow.A short time later the truck was

located by a Missouri State High-way Patrol Trooper near Elsberry.The trooper attempted to stop the ve-hicle eventually loosing sight of thetruck. The truck was locatedwrecked on Brownsmill Road near

Winfield Lane. A ground search ledby the Lincoln Sheriff’s Office andassisted by the Pike County Sheriff’sOffice, the Missouri State HighwayPatrol and Elsberry Police did notlocate the suspects.On Friday, Jan. 29 both Callaway

and Merlenbach were charged byPike County Prosecutor Alex Ellisonwith the following: two counts ofclass A felony of first-degree assaultwith special victim, class E felony ofleaving the scene of a motor vehicleaccident, class E felony of resistingarrest/fleeing, two counts of armedcriminal action, class D and E prop-erty damages, class D felony ofstealing, and misdemeanor chargesfor trespassing, careless and impu-dent driving involving an accidentand exceeding the posted speedlimit. Bond for both were set at$1,000,000 cash only by JudgeMilan Berry.One of the deputies in the patrol

vehicle that was struck was treatedfor minor injuries at Pike CountyMemorial Hospital. As of this re-lease both Callaway and Merlen-bach were not in custody and mayhave fled the state.

All persons charged with a crimea presumed innocent until foundguilty by trail or guilty plea.

B B CSTAFF WRITER

While many readers will be cheer-ing for the Chiefs and Mahomes thisweekend during the big game, a fewmight find themselves rooting forTampa Bay for reasons you mightnot expect. Tristan Wirfs, the rookie offensive

tackle for the Buccaneers. Although Tristan didn’t grow up

in Pike County or Missouri, he hasrelatives in the area through his fa-ther, Michael Clark, originally fromBowling Green. The People’s Tribune caught up

with Michael over the weekend tofind out a little more about Tristan’sconnection to Pike County and howit felt to be the father of the Buc’sfirst round pick and 13th overall pick. “I’m a proud father,” Michael said

before sending pictures with himwearing his son’s jersey. “I’m super,super happy.” He’s not the only one excited.

Family and friends from the home-town and current city started reach-ing out to him up on Facebook afterthe Buccaneers won the conferencechampionship. Michael grew up in Bowling

Green and has a large family still inthe area. Despite his hometown roots,he relocated in 1992 along with somefriends to pursue a future in Iowa.He’s lived there ever since, but saidhe still visits family in BowlingGreen. Like his son, Michael enjoyed

sports and even had a stint as a semi-pro football player in Cedar Rapidsuntil 2018. “I played for the Midwest Mus-

tangs,” he told the Tribune. “I playedfor four years as a middle linebacker

but got hurt in 2018. It shut me downfrom playing.” The injury Michael spoke of

turned out to be a more severe illnessthat ended his sports career with theMustangs. He’s currently battling abrain tumor. “It changed everything,” Mike

said. “I’m taking a bunch of differentpills each day.” According to Mike,he had the tumor removed once, butthey returned. Illness hasn’t stopped Mike from

being a proud father. He talked abouthis son’s accomplishments in highschool through college and now inthe NFL. Specifically, how TomBrady and the Buccaneers gave updraft picks to acquire Tristan. Micheal doesn’t take any credit

for Tristan’s sports career. Instead,he’s quick to give credit to Tristan’smother, Sara Wirfs, for helping pushtheir son towards those achieve-ments. “She’s the one who helped him,”

Mike said. “He might have followedmy footsteps to want to play ball, buthis mom took him to a higher levelthan I could.” Although Michael claims not to

have influenced his career path, Tris-tan may have inherited his humblementality. In various interviews, Tristan dis-

plays a similar and friendly, down-to-earth manner well known in theMidwest. It’s especially surprising when

considering his size. Tristan enteredthe NFL as a 6’5” 320-lb offensivetackle. But it was his athleticismalong with his size that led to thedraft pick for Tom Brady’s protec-tion.

Lamberson Arrested In Vandalia For Controlled Substance

On Saturday, Jan. 23 at approxi-mately 7:32 p.m., an AudrainCounty Sheriff’s deputy conductedan investigation in the 2200 block ofHighway 54 in Vandalia. During the investigation, approx-

imately 295 grams of THC infusededibles were located and seized.Subsequently, Lawrence E. Lamber-son, 46, of Fayette was arrested forfelony possession of a controlledsubstance. Lamberson was transported to the

Audrain County Jail, booked/pro-cessed, and later released with asummons for a court appearance.

All suspects are presumed inno-cent until and unless proven guiltyin a court of law.The Audrain County Sheriff's Of-

fice remains committed to workingwith communities, community part-ners, and other area law enforcementagencies to make Audrain County asafe place to work and live. The sup-port of and the input from the com-munity is appreciated. Citizens are reminded crime tips

may be provided anonymously bycalling CRIMESTOPPERS at (800)392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 and/oronline at https://www.audrainsher-iff.com/report-a-crime

Lawrence E. Lamberson

MU ExtensionCouncil

Announces Election ResultsThe University of Missouri Ex-

tension-Pike County Council final-ized its annual election at itsmonthly meeting Monday, Jan. 25,2021. Candidates elected were:Marion Branstetter – District IRoger Colbert – District IScott Jackson – District IKaleb Nunan – District ILeeAnn Ellis – District IPam Todd-Watts – District ISusan Lagemann – District IIILucretia Steinhage – District III"The council thanks all of the

candidates that ran on the ballot andthe citizens that voted in the elec-tion," said Bill Allen, University ofMissouri - Pike County ExtensionCouncil vice chairman. The new members will be offi-

cially inducted on the council at thenext meeting scheduled for Monday,Feb. 22. They will begin their twoyear term of service in March.

Jameson Rodgers is 2021 Pike County Fair Headliner

The Pike County Fairboard hasannouncer the 2021 headline enter-tainer as Jameson Rodgers on Satur-day, July 31 at 9 p.m.Following is a brief biography of

Rodgers:"You kind of know if it's your

song or not, after you write it," says

singer-songwriter Jame-son Rodgers, explainingthe strange, mysticalprocess by which newtunes are brought intothe world and find theirintended performer.It's the same kind of

self-assurance the soft-spoken Rodgers displayson his second independ-ently released EP. Pro-duced by Mickey JackCones (Dustin Lynch,Joe Nichols) and ChrisFarren, the five-songcollection showcaseshim as both a talentedwriter and interpreter,merging the electrifiedrock he heard on thebaseball diamond withthe thoughtful lyricismof country.Well before he was

singing for his supper,the Batesville, Mississippi nativewas an accomplished baseball

player who was a scholarship athleteat Northwest Mississippi Commu-nity College. Raised in the midst ofcountry's '90s commercial heyday –his first concert was Garth Brooks atthe Pyramid in Memphis – Rodgersalways had an inkling that he mightend up living in Music City, he justdidn't know how or when."I can remember in high school I

would tell people – this was beforeI played guitar or anything – I wouldjust be like, 'Yeah, I'm gonna moveto Nashville one day,'" he recalls. And so he did, departing Missis-

sippi with one of his college buddiesto see if he could make it in MusicCity. Through the countless openmic nights and lean years that in-evitably followed, Rodgers was ableto develop the songwriting voicethat would eventually earn his firstpublishing deal with CombustionMusic."I went into songwriting boot

camp," he says. "That's all I did. Ihardly played any shows or any-

Pictured is the Pike County Sheriff’s Department vehicle that was hit head on bywalnut tree thieves on Thursday, Jan. 28.

Jesse Callaway

James Merlenbach

Rising To The OccasionTodd Robitsch of Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield offers audiences a view of

32-year-old Phoenix during the annual Eagle Days celebration in Clarksville. Themajestic female bird weighs more than 13 pounds. Another eagle, a male namedTruman, also was featured. Despite dreary weather, crowds flocked to The AppleShed along Highway 79 for eagle programs and vendor booths. The two-day eventJan. 30 and 31 was sponsored by the Clarksville Community Chamber of Com-merce. Donna Mueller of Dickerson Park Zoo said the outlook for eagles in the wildremains good, with more than 500 nests in Missouri – more than the total for theentire nation in the 1960s. Bald eagles nest during the winter in Clarksville and otherMississippi River communities because they can fish in open waters near locks anddams.

Submitted photo by Brent Engle

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Clopton Jr./High SchoolsHonor Roll Announced

SEVENTH GRADE HONOR ROLL: Ava Bankhead,

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HONORABLE MENTION:Krista Adam, Aiyana Ferguson,Abby Jennings, Addyson Johnson,Adam Matheny, James Matheny,Serenity Robinson, Ava Rogers,Kaden Wilson.

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HONORABLE MENTION:Joseph Gibson, Danica Graham,Kylee Hill, Brooke Jarrett, JordanJennewein, Gavin Looman, ZaneSmith, Abby Tadlock, Colten Weber,Megan Wikoff.

NINTH GRADEHONOR ROLL: Jeaneya Bazan,

John Cooke, Chloiee Cummings,Mia Dameron, Victoria Eggemeyer,Gabriella Gittemeier, Chase Hall,Jasmine Hammett, BrooklynKaimann, Nicholas Myers, BraydenNoah, Nevaeh Ricks, Braya Smith,Marlee Turner.

HONORABLE MENTION: Es-telle Clark, Nicholas Denslow, Clay-ton Eddy, Cash Eivins, AustinEnloe, Gabriel Fitchett, KayseaFoulon, Dalton Jobe, Chaz Lindsay,Stacia Talbert.

10TH GRADEHONOR ROLL: Madison Akers,

Madelyn Brune, Liberty Elliott,Stephen Henderson, Jason Hoehn,Andrew Jolly, Tyler Kuntz, LeviLair, Faith Myers, Beth Reading,Holden Straube, Shelby Williamson,Shana Yates.

HONORABLE MENTION:Thomas Bazan, Hunter Burt,William Butler, Calob Caplin, LilyCrosson, Hillary Harrison, DerekIlly, Arcada McCulley, GracePalmer, Emily Zumwalt

11TH GRADEHONOR ROLL: Landon Black-

well, Logan Dalrymple, AbigailDaskalakis, Errett Fitchett, DylanHorstmeier, Cole Hunter, KylieLucas, Lucas Martin, DeaconMitchell, Emily Oakes, JackO’Brien, Brayden Skirvin, KendallSmith, Mason Street, EthanTruetken, Macy Weitkamp.

HONORABLE MENTION:William Clark, Lauren Denslow,Paul Elliott, Harley Hays, MatthewHeppermann, Kaden Sutton, ScottyTurner.

12TH GRADEHONOR ROLL: Taylor Akers,

Ellie Beauchamp, Luke Dameron,Zakk Eivins, Mary Margaret Garrett,Justin Griego, Avery Hall, LoganHall, Daniel Harvey, Laura Huck-step, Justin Jennewein, Evan Lage-mann, Kari Leake, CaraganLockard, Jacob Martin, BrooklynnMcKenney, Chloe Meier, MatthewPhelps, Megan Richards, AbigailSkirvin, Carly Tucker, Riley Walker,Mattilynn West.

HONORABLE MENTION:Alyssa Danback, Neal Nothaker,Camilla Sterne, Clayton Walraven.

The name of Karen Arico was in-correct in last week’s cutline of theBoland Chevrolet ribbon-cuttingceremony.

The People’s Tribune regrets theerror.

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Promotions Announced AtCommunity State Bank Of Missouri

The board of directors of Commu-nity State Bank of Missouri has an-nounced multiple promotions to it’sstaff. Those promoted include

Michelle Wiese promoted to assis-tant vice president.

Michelle has worked in the bank-ing industry for 26 years. She beganher career in banking in 1995 and hasworked in many areas of the bank.Michelle is the branch manager of theTroy location.

Michelle currently serves on theTroy Rotary Club and has held posi-tion of treasurer in a former RotaryClub.

She and husband, Jason reside inWright City and have two children,Sierra and Dominick.

Nancy Cox will be relocating to theTown Center Branch in BowlingGreen. Serving as vice president shewill be taking on the new role of lend-ing officer and will assist in the dailyoperations of the branch.

Nancy has been employed withCommunity State Bank of Missourisince March 1989. She began herbanking career as a bookkeeper,trained as a proof operator, teller, loansupport and vice president.

Nancy graduated from BowlingGreen High School in 1979 and at-tended Northwest Missouri State Uni-versity. She and husband, Jamie havebeen married for 39 years and havelived in the St Clement area most oftheir lives.

They have three sons, Justin, Brice,and Ryan. Justin and wife, Abby cur-rently reside in Lake St Louis withtheir children, Miller and Lucy. Briceresides in Kent, Ohio, and Ryan andwife, Ashley reside in Bowling Green.They are expecting their first child inMay.

She currently serves as vice presi-dent for the St. Clement Ladies Sodal-ity and is a member of the St ClementParish Council.

Megan Ginnings has been pro-moted to loan support officer.

Megan graduated Bowling GreenHigh School in 2007 then continuedher education at Missouri Baptist Uni-versity where she obtained a bachelorof science degree in business manage-ment.

She began her career with Commu-nity State Bank in 2012. Megan hasworked as a teller and new accountsrepresentative at the Troy location, hasworked in the loan department at themain facility as a loan processor andnow as loan support officer.

Megan and husband, Steve residein Bowling Green and have two chil-dren, Blake and Madi. She currentlyserves on the St. Clement Ladies So-dality.

Brittany Henke has been promotedto assistant branch manager.

Brittany graduated from BowlingGreen High School and attended col-lege at Moberly Area CommunityCollege and St. Charles CommunityCollege. She began her career withCommunity State Bank in April 2015.Brittany has worked as a bookkeeper,teller, new accounts representative, in-ternal bookkeeping, student employeesupervisor, assistant cashier, and nowassistant branch manager.

Brittany and husband, Bill reside inBowling Green and have two chil-dren, Harper and Will.

Bridgette Reuther has been pro-moted to vice president.

Bridgette joined Community StateBank of Missouri in June 2011 work-ing in the loan department as the homeloan processor. In 2019 she moved tothe Town Center location as assistantvice president/assistant branch man-ager and loan officer. Her new rolewill bring her back to the downtownlocation as vice president of retail andhuman resources.

Bridgette is an active member ofthe Bowling Green Rotary Club andserves as club treasurer. She and herfamily are also members of the OakGrove United Methodist Church inEolia.

Bridgette and husband, Patrickhave been married for nine years andreside in Eolia. They have three chil-dren, Andrew, Aubrey, and Asa.

Barbie Gamm has been promotedto vice president.

Barbie has been employed withCommunity State Bank of Missourisince October 1982. She began herbanking career as a bookkeeper, teller,proof operators, head cookkeeper, andcashier along with many other aspectsof banks and now vice president.

She graduated from BowlingGreen High School in 1980 and grad-uated from Missouri Bankers Associ-ation - the Missouri School ofBanking. She and husband, Stevenhave been married for 39 years andhave lived in Bowling Green their en-tire lives. They are the paernts of threechildren, Jenny, Tyler, and Scott.Jenny and husband, Drew live inBowling Green with their daughter,Carly. Tyler and wife, Amber reside inSt. Peters with their first child due inFebruary. Scott and wife, Jodi residein Edina with their children, Porterand Wren.

Barbie has served on the followingboards: St. Clement School Board,Bowling Green and Pike CountyKhoury Leagues, YMCA, and cur-rently is treasurer of the Pike CountyFair Board.

Community State Bank of Mis-souri is a full service bank that hasbeen serving the area since 1887.

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Westminster CollegeDean’s ListAnnounced

Westminster College is proud toannounce those students named tothe fall 2020 dean's list for exem-plary academic performance.

The list includes 39 freshmen, 30sophomores, 43 juniors, and 109seniors. Those honored include thefollowing:

Area students named to the listinclude: Andrew Sprengel, Foley,senior; and Alison Rodgers,Wellsville, senior.

The dean's list recognizes West-minster students who have shownhigh academic performance duringthe past semester. To be included onthe dean's list, a student must havea 3.60 semester grade point averagewith at least 12 hours completedthat semester.

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“As our business has grown andevolved, we saw a need to provide ascholarship to students throughoutthe United States and Ontario, in ad-dition to the scholarship programsalready established in our core geog-raphy,” said Amy Bradford, GROW-MARK corporate communicationsmanager and GROWMARK Foun-dation manager. “GROWMARKand the FS member cooperatives arestrong supporters of youth leader-ship education and this is one moreway we can contribute to the futureof agriculture.”

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Applications are due by midnightCentral Time on April 15, 2021 andrecipients will be notified by July 1,2021.

From The Mayor’s Desk...Your Bowling Green

mayor has a request forhelp. It was a plan tohave started last summerbut COVID-19 got in theway of beautifying ourneighborhoods, lakes,and parks. Now, however,the city needs your helpwith fallen and brokenbranches throughout thetown. Alliance has somemachinery that is in needof repair at this time andcould use some assis-tance in bringing these broken andfallen branches to the curbs of ourstreets. I’m calling on church men’s and/or

women’s ministry teams, Youth groups,neighborhood groups or individuals thatwill help bring branches to curbs. If youor your friends could just do your blockand clean up front and back yards oftree limbs, it would help out of city andAlliance so very much. I would like tocarry on this concept as the weather be-comes nicer where once a month agroup, church, neighborhood , youthgroups, businesses, and BowlingGreen non-profit organizations would“Adopt” a block or area to clean up andbeautify. With permission of the ownerof course, I would like to see groupshelp widows, the elderly, our senior mil-itary veterans, and disabled, to buildramps, steps, railings or structures thatwould make their housing safer, moreeasily accessible, and more attractive. Many Bowling Green business li-

censes have been issued since I havelast recognized latest ventures. Somedate back to the end of summer but Iwould like to recognize: Hauling with aHeart which is a transportation servicelocated at 25 North Main Cross Street;Ink Therapy and Body Piercing at 33North Main Cross; Doug McPeak Gen-eral Construction in Bowling Green;Emerald Palace for retail sales at 911and 913 West Champ Clark Drive;Urban Tails pet grooming; and FullForce Auto and Welding on Business61. Two Scoops Ice cream has a newowner, a new stationary location, withnew hours, a new menu, and newprices. Be looking for more informationas the Spring rolls in. We’re glad you‘rein our fine community! The Down TownRevitalization Committee’s chalet proj-

ect of renting to a small busi-ness possibility with a shortterm lease is a way to see ifyour business can succeedwithout making a long-termcommitment. Ally’s Customhas renewed her short termlease and looks forward tocontinued service to cus-tomize and personalize yourclothing. It has been an inno-vative concept introducedinto our historic city squarebusinesses. The Locust and North

Main Cross streets project continues to-ward completion which will end with anew surfaced street as well as under-ground utilities. The projected date re-mains in the spring of this year. I wouldlike to pursue concrete streets or smallsegments of streets depending on af-fordability. The four-way roundaboutcontinues to be in the planning phaseand the city desires to continue to im-prove our streets and sidewalks. TheVisitor’s Bureau and Center continuesto attract and I encourage you to checkout this beautiful addition to our commu-nity. They promote our special sites andpoints of interest but they also displaybusiness pamphlets. Thanks to Diane Ward for recruiting

several local citizens for a BowlingGreen volunteers organization! Shemeets electronically with interestedpeople from several age groups. Theyhave discussed many potential projectsfor Bowling Green. If you are interestedin volunteering for neighborhood andcommunity projects, please call me atcity hall or email me at jarico@bowling-green-mo.gov. The Bowling Green Park Board has

recommended and the board of alder-men and women have approved therunning of more electricity through thebig city park and lighting the marquis/sign at Adams and Court streets. Threepoint lines will be painted on the basket-ball courts and the sign for the Barb Al-lison Playground has been orderedfrom Deter’s. The park board also rec-ommended taking advantage of the$15,000 grant from Dr. Pepper –Ka-Boom. They have also discussed activ-ities for the spring, summer, and falldepending on the corona virus statusand health department recommenda-tions.

JIM ARICO, MAYORCITY OF BOWLING GREEN

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ization called the Zika virus epi-demic a “public health emergency ofinternational concern” due to thevirus causing birth defects for preg-nant women in addition to neurolog-ical problems. Since then,researchers have wrestled with dif-ferent strategies for controlling thespread of Zika virus, which getstransmitted to humans from femalemosquito bites. One approach, which was ap-

proved by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency in May, will releasemore than 750 million geneticallymodified mosquitos into the FloridaKeys in 2021 and 2022. These "sui-cide mosquitos" are genetically-al-tered to produce offspring that diebefore emerging into adults andtherefore cannot bite humans andspread disease. However, wiping out future gen-

erations of mosquitoes may causeenvironmental complications, suchas potentially disrupting foodchains. A new research study at theUniversity of Missouri offers an-other option: genetically modifyingmosquitoes to be resistant to Zikavirus altogether.Alexander Franz, an associate

professor in the MU College of Vet-erinary Medicine, collaborated withresearchers at Colorado State Uni-versity by using CRISPR gene-edit-ing technology to producemosquitoes that are unable to repli-cate Zika virus and therefore cannotinfect a human through biting. “We genetically manipulated

these mosquitoes by inserting an ar-tificial gene into their genome thattriggers one of the immune path-ways in the midgut to recognize anddestroy the RNA genome of Zikavirus,” Franz said. “By developingthese mosquitoes that are resistant tothe virus, the disease cycle is inter-rupted so transmission to humanscan no longer take place.”Franz added that the genetic mod-

ification is inheritable, so future gen-erations of the altered mosquitoeswould be resistant to Zika virus aswell.

“We are interested in strategiesfor controlling insect vectors likemosquitoes that transmit variousviruses affecting human health,”Franz said. “Public health expertssuggest having a toolbox with differ-ent approaches available to tackle avirus such as Zika, and unfortu-nately right now there are limitedoptions. There is no vaccine for theZika virus available and spraying in-secticides has become ineffectivesince the mosquitoes can develop re-

sistance, so we are simply trying toexpand the toolbox and provide asolution by genetically modifyingthe mosquitoes to become Zika-re-sistant while keeping them alive atthe same time.”Franz’ research is designed to

help prevent another outbreak ofZika virus disease from occurring. “If you can ever find a way to

block the transmission of a pathogenthat negatively affects humans, thatis good news,” Franz said. “We haveshown this is a viable option for ge-netically modifying mosquitos in alab setting. There would need to bethorough discussions about regula-

tory compliance to see if this can bea solution out in the field down theroad, and who knows when anotherZika outbreak might happen in thefuture, which is why this research isso important.”

“The Antiviral Small-InterferingRNA Pathway Induces Zika VirusResistance in Transgenic Aedes ae-gypti” was recently published inViruses. Co-authors on the study areAdeline E. Williams, Irma Sanchez-Vargas, William R. Reid, Jingyi Linand Ken E. Olson. The study wasfunded by the National Institutes ofHealth.

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died Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at hishome in Silex.

Memorial services were Thursdayat 1 p.m., at the Silex PresbyterianChurch. The Rev. Lew Kimmel offi-ciated. Burial was in St. AlphonsusCemetery in Millwood.

Visitation was from 10 a.m.-12:30p.m., Thursday at Bibb-Veach FuneralHome in Silex.

He was born April 4, 1927 toErnest Chris and Evelyn KatherineHackmann Seeger in Ladue. He wasunited in marriage to Mary EllenQueathem on Aug. 29, 1948 at St.John’s United Church of Christ inChesterfield. They were married for71 years before Mary Ellen precededhim in death on Sept. 12, 2019. MaryEllen was the love of his life.

Allen grew up in Ladue and was afarmer his entire life and loved Inter-national Harvester equipment. Heloved quarter horses and they were animportant part of his life. As a youngman he broke horses and would ridethe trails between the St. Louis Coun-try Clubs which included Deer CreekCountry Club. He attended ClaytonHigh School and enlisted in theUnited States Navy when he was 17years old, serving from February1945-August 1946.

Upon returning from the military,he began farming. He and MaryEllen started their farming career inTroy and then in 1956 he and MaryEllen bought their farm in Millwoodwhere they raised their five daughters.

Allen also enjoyed operating abulldozer to provide for his family.He loved his family and loved spend-ing time with them. He also enjoyedthe years of riding four wheelers withfriends, playing cards, and attendingthe many dances in Millwood withwonderful friends. He became inter-ested in model train sets and spent lotsof hours building out his train set.Allen loved to have fun.

He is survived by his five daugh-ters, Kathy Allen and husband, Nick,Debbie Angel and husband, Jimmy,Connie Willer and husband, George,Carol Mudd and husband, Steve, andSharon Mudd and husband, Terry; 14grandchildren, Rich Allen, RobbynEggering and husband, Mike, Nick L.Allen and wife, Carrie, Scott Allenand wife, Jamie, Kyle Allen and wife,Katie, Nichole and Stephen Mollerus,Kristen Reinhardt and husband, Todd,Brad Angel, Andrea McDonald andhusband, Dale, Kim Mustin and hus-band, Russell, Amanda Fisher andhusband, Brett, Amber Carden andhusband, Luke, Michael Mudd andwife, Jackey, and Jeni Ray and hus-band, Justin; 27 great-grandchildren,13 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Peggy Queathem; and manynieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by hiswife, Mary Ellen Seeger, parents,Ernest and Evelyn Seeger, and twobrothers, Glenn E. Seeger and DonaldH. Seeger.

Serving as honorary pallbearerswere Nick Allen, Jimmy Angel,George Willer, Steve Mudd, TerryMudd, and Bill Schlote.

In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to the Silex PresbyterianChurch.

Online condolences may be left atwww.bibbveach.com.

Robert D. RaabRobert D. Raab, 86, of Silex, for-

merly of Eolia died Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 at Silex Community Care.

Funeral services were held Fridayat 2:30 p.m., at McCoy-Blossom Fu-neral Homes & Crematory in Troy.Fr. Chuck Tichacek officiated. Inter-ment was in Eolia City Cemetery.

Visitation was Friday from 11 a.m-2:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

He was born Sept. 16, 1934 inOmaha, Neb., to John Walter andElizabeth Catherine Zojic Raab.Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy inJanuary 1956 and was honorably dis-charged in November 1957.

He and Peggy were married in1957 in Moffett, Calif. They wereblessed with four children, Duane,

Dennis, Terry, and Lynnette. He wasemployed at Lucent Technologies asan installer for over 45 years. Robertwas a dedicated employee who nevermissed a day of work. Once he re-tired, Robert enjoyed watching west-ern movies and spending time withhis children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family andfreinds. He will be sadly missed andlong remembered by all those whoknew and loved him.

Robert is survived by four chil-dren, Duane Raab, Dennis Raab andwife, Maru of Union, Terry Raab andwife, Isolina of Mexico, LynnetteBuryn of Eolia; grandchildren, Da-jaun, Daryl, Dawn, Amanda, Steven,Heidi, and Nadia; sister, Virginia Mc-Neal, many nieces, nephews, otherrelatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by hisparents, grandson, Michael Raab andhis ex-wife, Peggy Raab.

Memorials may be made to theSmile Train (for children with cleftpalates), c/o the funeral home.

Family and friends may sign theonline guest book @www.mccoy-blossomfh.com.

Patricia ‘Pat’Anderson

Patricia "Pat" Anderson, 80, ofSilex, formerly of St. Louis died atSilex Community Care on Saturday,Jan. 23, 2021.

A Zoom memorial service will beheld at a later date.

She was born May 24, 1940 in Ver-sailles to Roy and Helen MeachamAnderson. Pat attended the localschools, along with her siblings. Shehad been a long-term resident at SilexCommunity Care and made manyfriends with residents and staff.

She is survived by her siblings,Ella Conner and husband, George ofJennings and Roy Anderson and wife,Valeria; many nieces, nephews, otherrelatives and friends.

Pat was preceded in death by herparents and siblings, Betty Fayne andClara Nabors.

Family and friends may sign theonline guest book @www.mccoy-blossomfh.com.

Jimmy D. KaraszJimmy D. Karasz, 65, of Waxa-

hachie, Texas died Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 at Baylor Scott & White Med-ical Center, Temple, Texas.

There will be a memorial at a laterdate at Dallas-Fort Worth NationalCemetery, Dallas, Texas.

Jimmy was born Nov. 18, 1955 inSt Louis to Joseph and Jean StandleyKarasz. He resided most of hisyounger life in Frankford and gradu-ated 1974 from Bowling Green HighSchool. Then he worked at StorchFord in Vandalia until he joined theAir Force 75-81. Jimmy then movedto Texas and became a truck driver forlast 40 years. At one time during histrucking career he was awarded thefirst 1,000,000 miles safe drivingaward.

He married Lynette Kelly on Sept.9, 1999. She survives. He loved histrucking and also enjoyed spendingtime with his family, his cat, Lulu,projects around the house and com-puter games.

Other survivors include his daugh-ter, Katie Ramirez and husband, Ben,Arlington, Texas; granddaughters,Emma and Averi Ramirez, ArlingtonTexas; a sister, June Willis and hus-band, David of Vandalia; brothers,Jerald and Jackie Karasz, Albu-querque N.M.; and several nieces andnephews.

Preceded in death by his parentsand one granddaughter, Bella RenaeRamirez.

In lieu of flowers please send do-nations to NationalMSSociety.org.

Pearl Lillian HarrellPearl Lillian Braungardt Harrell,

96, of Elsberry, formerly of Troy diedThursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at ElsberryHealth Care Center.

Funeral service were Saturday atnoon at McCoy-Blossom Funeral

Homes & Crematory, Troy. PastorJason Mirikitani officiated. Intermentfollowed in Troy City Cemetery.

Visitation was from 9 a.m.-noonSaturday at the funeral home.

She was born near Moscow Millsto Julius Conrad and Lillian MillerBraungardt. Pearl grew up on thefamily farm, attended school at OwenStation, and graduated fromBuchanan High School. On Jan. 4,1944, Pearl was united in marriage toDulin Richard Harrell at the FirstChristian Church in Troy. This unionwas blessed with five children, Linda,Kay, Ray, Neva, and Kevin. The fam-ily lived in Moscow Mills and latermoved to Troy.

Pearl worked at the Bank of Troy,drove a school bus, worked for Dr.Joseph Creech, and later supportedand worked with her husband in TheDulin Harrell Lumber Yard, whichbegan in Hawk Point on May 7, 1977.They continued their business thereand expanded in 1984 when they pur-chased the lumber yard in Troy. Theyoperated both locations until 2001,when the business was sold to Hack-man Lumber Co.

Throughout her life, Pearl had awonderful sense of humor and a feistyfaith that met and conquered manychallenges as she raised her family,worked, and served others. She wasvery giving of herself to family,friends, and many worthy causes.The door of her home was alwaysopen to welcome family and friends,who will remember her warm hospi-tality and wonderful meals servedwith love that could turn ordinaryevents into unforgettable celebrations.

Pearl was a dedicated member ofTroy Chapter No.405, Order of theEastern Star for 77 years, and sheserved in many positions until herhealth declined and prevented herfrom being active. In 1998, sheserved as Worthy Grand Matron ofthe Grand Chapter of MO, Order ofthe Eastern Star. Following that serv-ice, she served as General GrandChapter Committee member-VisionQuest 2003-06.

Surviving are her five children,Linda Frank and husband, Robert ofClarksville, Kay DeGeorge and hus-band, Anthony of Pinellas Park, Fla.,Dr. H. Ray Harrell and wife, Nancyof Tucson, Ariz., Neva Rankin andhusband, Patrick of Moscow Mills,and Dr. C. Kevin Harrell and wife,Cheryl of Lake St. Louis. Also sur-viving are 12 grandchildren: SteveFrank, Erica Walker, Robert Edmis-ton, Brian Edmiston, Angela Garcia-Ferrer, John Harrell, KatherineHarrell, Heather Dolson, HollyFitzgibbons, Heidi Rankin, TaylorHarrell, and Whitney Hughes; 20great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law,Bonnie Sue Braungardt and JuneBraungardt Burkemper and husband,Kenny; brother-in-law, Percy WayneHarrell and wife, Sophia; numerousnieces and nephews, special friendsand care-givers.

Pearl was preceded in death by herparents, Julius and Lillian Braungardt;husband, Dulin R. Harrell; great-grandsons, Matthew Damian andBenton Dean Frank-Walker; siblings:J.C. Braungardt, Leona Westhoff,Miller Braungardt, Jack Braungardt,and LeRoy Braungardt; sisters-in-law,Francis Braungardt, Betty Braungardtand Arvilla Niewald; brothers-in-law,Oscar Westhoff and Richard Niewald.

Serving as pallbearers were SteveFrank, Robert Edmiston, Brian Ed-miston, John Harrell, Nick Dolsonand Harry Braungardt.

Memorials may be made to:Shriners Hospital for Children in St.Louis or Order of Eastern Star, c/o thefuneral home.

Family and friends are invited tosign our on-line guest registry at:www.mccoyblossomfh.com.

Nina Mae PedenNina Mae Peden, 89, of Bowling

Green died Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 atCedarhurst of Columbia.

Funeral services were Monday atnoon at the First Presbyterian Churchin Bowling Green with the Rev. JayAyers officiating. Burial was in Me-morial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation was at the First Presby-terian Church Monday from 10 a.m.,until time of service.

Nina was born Nov. 3, 1931 inOlney, the daughter of George Leeand Dollie Ruth Foutes Bent. OnApril 12, l953 at the Christian Churchin New London she married Robert I.Peden.

Survivors include their threedaughters, Marcia Sue Tepen and hus-band, Bob of Bowling Green, SherryLynn Cooksey and husband, Jim ofMoberly, and Laura Mae Ledbetterand husband, Jeff of Grove City,Ohio; eight grandchildren, AngieRichardson and husband, Zach of

Moberly, Lani Horstmann and hus-band, Daniel of Ashland, Emily Priceand husband, James of Columbia,Garreth Cooksey of Hannibal, Shay-lynn McCollough and husband, Ericof Columbia, Layle Ledbetter ofKansas City, Lydia Ledbetter of Day-ton, Ohio, Lexi Ledbetter of Colum-bus, Ohio; eight great-grandchildren,Drake Luebrecht of Columbia, Maxand Owen Richardson of Moberly,Grant and Claire Horstmann of Ash-land, Jillian, Cooper and Scarlett Priceof Columbia.

She was preceded in death by herhusband, Robert Peden, parents,brothers, James Allen and EdwardBent, and sister, Mary Sue Gilbert.

Nina grew up in Frankford andmoved to Curryville during highschool. Upon graduation she movedto Hannibal and worked at LeveringHospital. She later married Robertand moved to Bowling Green. Sheworked for many years as the secre-tary of the junior high school.

Nina loved doing many things.She enjoyed china and tole painting,gardening, flowers, crafting, quilting,and she was an accomplished seam-stress. She loved visiting her grand-children and vacationing with familyand friends.

Nina was very active in the FirstPresbyterian Church. She served as aDeacon and an Elder, was a memberof the women’s circle, women’s biblestudy, and the Superintendent formany years. She volunteered formany years at the Genealogy Society.She was also a big supporter for theRelay for Life as a breast cancer sur-vivor for 25 years.

Pallbearers were Zach Richardson,Daniel Horstmann, James Price, Gar-reth Cooksey, Adam Gilbert, StephenFoutes and Drake Luebrecht. Hon-orary pallbearers were Keith Wescott,Bob Galloway, Charlie Foutes, GrantHorstmann, and Max Richardson.

Memorials can be made to Bowl-ing Green First Presbyterian Church.

Mary Eloise NelsonMary Eloise Nelson, 78, of Van-

dalia died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, ather home.

Funeral services will be held at 6p.m., Wednesday at Waters FuneralHome. Pastor Jamie Franke will offi-ciate.

A visitation celebrating the life ofMary Eloise Nelson will be held from4 p.m., until the time of serviceWednesday at the funeral home.

Cremation arrangements are underthe direction of the Waters FuneralHome.

Mary was born May 30, 1942, inCurryville, the daughter of Ernest andFlossie Blanset Maiden. She wasunited in marriage to Fred W. Nelsonon June 17, 1960 in Curryville. Fredsurvives her of the home.

Other survivors included her chil-dren, Allen Nelson and wife, Cherylof Auxvasse, Russell Nelson andwife, Caroline of Branson, and La-vanna Templeman of Bowling Green;two sisters, AJ Hickerson of Floris-sant, and JoAnn Powers of Okla-homa; three granddaughters, MeganAdmier, Kami Coulter, and ScarlettTempleman; two great-granddaugh-ters, Madyson and Leilani.

She was preceded in death by herparents and three brothers, AlbertMaiden, Bennett Maiden and RobertMaiden.

Mary was a member of First Chris-tian Church in Vandalia and enjoyedquilting, canning, gardening andcamping. She was a homemaker andspent a lot of time as a den mother forthe local boy scouts and girl scouts.She often made her children costumesfor them to dress up in when theywere children and loved to makedresses for her grandchildren.

During the Christmas holidaysMary was often found spending timein the kitchen making candies for thefamily. Mary loved her children,grand children and great grand daugh-ters and will be missed by everyonewho knew her.

Memorial contributions may bemade to First Christian Church 205 WPark St., Vandalia, MO, 63382.

Online condolences may be madeto the family on Mary's memorialpage at www.watersfuneral.com .

Delores A. LoveDelores A. Love, 78, of Harrison,

Ark., died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021,at North Arkansas Regional MedicalCenter in Harrison, Ark.

Due to COVID-19 a small familyfuneral service will be held at 10 a.m.,Friday, Feb. 5 at Waters FuneralHome in Vandalia. Pastor Bob Hoehnwill officiate. Burial will be in Van-dalia Cemetery following the service.Per CDC guidelines, masks and socialdistancing will be required.

Delores was born April 10, 1942,in Vandalia, the daughter of Marveland Fern Stotler Branstetter.

Survivors include her son, GregLove and wife, Ann of High Ridge;sister, Martha Wells of Mexico;grandchildren, Jessica Love Rudd,Garrett Love, Brandon Love, CassidyLove, Ashley Love Muggy, andAustin Love; and great-grandchil-dren, Henry Rudd and Mila Muggy.

She was preceded in death by herfather and mother, Marvel and FernBranstetter of Vandalia, older brother,Bill Branstetter of Vandalia and herson, Scott Love of Harrison, Ark.

Delores was a graduate of Van-FarHigh School. She was married toLoren Love from 1961-81, and hadtwo sons, Greg and Scott. In 1981 sherelocated to Harrison, Ark., where sheattended North Arkansas CommunityCollege. She was employed as a teller,then a fund manager at Guaranty Sav-ings and Loan. She was a loan officerbefore becoming branch manager ofSuperior Federal Bank where she re-tired in 1997. She also served as pres-ident of the Main Street HarrisonProgram, a civic organization for thebetterment of downtown Harrison.She was a dog lover who also enjoyedtravel, gardening, camping andspending time with family, especiallyher grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Garrett Love,Brandon Love, Austin Love, DarwynWells, and Rick Wells.

Memorial contributions may bemade to St. Judes Children's ResearchHospital 501 St. Jude Place, Mem-phis, TN, 38105.

Online condolences may be madeto the family on Delores memorialpage at www.watersfuneral.com

Gilbert Allen ReedGilbert Allen Reed, 73, of War-

renton died Monday, Jan. 25, 2021,at his home.

Funeral services were Monday at1 p.m., also at McCoy-Blossom Fu-neral Homes & Crematory in Troy,with full military honors. The Rev.Mark Spence officiated. Intermentfollowed in the Eolia City Cemetery.

Visitation was Monday from 10a.m.-1 p.m., at the funeral home.

He was born Aug. 18, 1947, inElsberry. After attending the localschools, Gil went on to graduatefrom Elsberry High School. Aftergraduation Gil enlisted in the UnitedStates Army. He proudly served hiscountry from 1966-68. In 1967, inElsberry, he married Janice Mc-Cluskey, and they spent many won-derful years together.

For over 42 years, Gil served asan Iron Worker, Union #396 . Heloved his trade and always gave 100percent. When he wasn’t working hewas spending time with his familyand children, Brian and Trisha. Gillwas an excellent provider, father andhusband, and was very loving. In hisspare time he enjoyed golfing, fish-ing, baseball, and spending timewith his grandchildren. Sadly, Oct.10, 2009, his beloved wife, Janicedied. Gil continued on and Sept. 28,2012, he married Dolores Altice.The happy couple have been to-gether ever since. He had three spe-cial dogs, Rusty, Foxy, and Winston;they meant so much to him. Gil wasa compassionate, kind, hard-work-ing man, and will be rememberedlovingly.

He is survived by his wife, Do-lores Reed, children, Brian Reed,andwife, Susan, Charles Ansley andwife, Christy, Trisha Patchett andhusband, Jamie, Madeline Gragg,

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COVID Vaccinations In Audrain, Ralls, Lincoln - Is Pike Next?There is still no definitive word as to

when Pike County will receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As of this writing, officials with the Pike

County Health Department (PCHD) saidthey hope to have it by the end of themonth. “Once we have more information,”

Rhonda Stumbaugh, PCHD’s Administra-tor explained. “We’ll disseminate throughall the local media outlets and our socialmedia to get the word out.” The state decides what areas receive

the vaccine and when based on supplyand need. The lack of communication atthe state level has echoed in neighboringcounties after they were informed onlydays prior to hosting vaccination clinics. Two surrounding counties have now

held vaccination clinics supported by theMissouri National Guard with anotherhosting one as this paper hits shelves. Both Audrain and Lincoln Counties

Health Departments (ACHD & LCHD)conducted clinics Friday, Jan. 29 forPhase 1B tiers 1 and 2. That tiers encom-pass people aged 65+ and adults withhigh-risk conditions. Out of those three, only Lincoln County

required a pre-registration which helpedthem notify recipients and make appoint-ments. According to Stumbaugh, thePCHD will also roll out a pre-registrationform possibly starting this week. Regardless of pre-registration or not,

both the Audrain and Lincoln vaccinationclinics faced long lines and congested traf-fic as people waited their turn to receivethe free vaccine.

Other commentors reported theprocess took less than 30 minutes. As of this writing, the clinic at Ralls

County is planned for Feb 2 and 3 at theArch United Methodist Church in Hanni-bal. It will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. onboth days or until supplies run out. Alsokeep in mind that no one new being al-lowed to enter after 5 p.m. No registration is required there, nor do

you have to be a Ralls County resident.

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Neighboring houses did receiveheat damage from the fire. One fam-ily was displaced by the fire. Theresidence was a total loss because ofthe fire. BGFD responded with atotal of 10 firefighters and three ap-paratus. BGFD was assisted by Buf-falo Township Fire ProtectionDistrict, Eolia Community FireProtection District, Pike County

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thing. I just focused on writing." Inthe meantime, Rodgers scored hisfirst cut on Florida Georgia Line'sDig Your Roots, with "Wish YouWere on It." He also released hisself-titled EP, featuring the stream-ing hit "Midnight Daydream."

All that intense focus shows onhis second self titled EP. Openingtrack "Ain't Really Over" depicts aman in the hangover stage of arough breakup and trying to moveon. Framed by surging, distortedelectric guitars and Rodgers' bluesyhowl, it sets the tone for his melody-

rich, introspective style of songwrit-ing.

On "Cold Case," Rodgers drawsa line between himself and country'slong tradition of clever wordplay.Bouncing off the title's suggestion ofcriminal investigations, he's poppingtops and pining over a woman who'sup and vanished from his life. Hissolution? Downing as many beers ashe can handle.

"'Cold Case' was just one of thosethings – somebody started playing aguitar and one of us just spit it out,"says Rodgers. "It kind of fell out ofthin air."

Rodgers' clear sense of his artisticidentity also shines through on theoutside songs "Like You've Been

There Before" and "Some Girls." It's easy to envision Rodgers

singing about a younger version ofhimself in "Like You've Been ThereBefore," a rebellious kid gettingsome sage advice from his father toplay it cool whether he's knocking afastball over the fences or cautiouslytaking his first trip around the baseswith a young woman. He sings itwith the easy confidence of a sea-soned vet, or as he says in the cho-rus, "like it ain't no thing."

"Some Girls," on the other hand,calls back to "Ain't Really Over" ex-cept this time he's ended things andshe's not handling it well – talkingbehind his back and playing childishgames on social media. "Some girls

make it easy on you," he sighs, "andsome girls never do."

The female woes reach their apexin the Rodgers co-write "MissingOne," which flips the title phrase onits head. Initially it's a missing copyof the Eagles' Desperado that shetook when she left, then a singlesmoke from a pack of cigarettes thatshe forced him to give up. But itturns out he's actually missing some-thing else most of all. Rodgers wrotethe tune with pals Smith Ahnquistand Hunter Phelps, taking months toget it right.

"We started it in January and wedidn't finish it until May," he says."We knew it was gonna be a cleveridea, but we had to get it right. It was

a hard one, but a fun one."That dedication, coupled with

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"I want to be known as the dudewith good songs," he says. "If a songgives you chill bumps or if it makesyou cry or if it makes you happy, it'sdone its job."

That may sound like a relativelyhumble mission for a performer withsuch promise, but hey, sometimesyou just know.

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ART’S FLEA MARKET - Furni-ture, tools, misc., Bus. 54 W., Bowl-ing Green, 573-470-6837. OpenMonday-Saturday, 9-4; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

USED DOUBLEWIDE -DUTCH. Amish built in Indiana,excellent condition, 3 bed., 2bath. FINANCING. Call for info573-249-3333, marktwain mo-bilehomes.com. (tf)

I BUY . . . . . used mobilehomes. Call or text 573-338-6250 or emailGregS.CDH@outlook.com. (tf)

SELF-STORAGE - In Van-dalia. Units in 3 sizes - 10x20,10x10, and 8x10. L&S Stor-age, 573-248-4563. (tf)

MODERN MATURITYBUILDING - Vandalia - Familyreunion, shower, birthday. CallArt Wiser, 594-3224. Member-ships available. (tf)

FIREWOOD for sale - 573-470-1067 or 573-591-2295.(x5-14)

CARE BEAR collection,close to 100 pieces. Ask for allor part. Details 573-565-3377.(x5-14)

COLLECTION from BurgerKing glasses 1994; LooneyTunes cups, 14, new, neveropened. 573-565-3377.

GOOD used tires, passen-ger & light truck, $15 & up.Vandalia Firestone & Appli-ance, 594-6624.

METAL - We specialize innew pole buildings and newmetal house roofs and all build-ings. Wagler Metals: 21764Pike 409, Bowling Green. (tf)

HYDRAULIC rock clearingrake, $1,500. 636-697-8499.(tf)

HILLTOP FURNITURE &VARIETY - Open every day ex-cept Sunday & major holidays,8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7735 Pike 469,Curryville. (tf)

NO HUNTING or trespassing,Murry Shepherd Farms. Viola-tors will be prosecuted. Not re-sponsible for injuries. (10-20)

NO HUNTING or trespassingon land owned by Orey and Eliz-abeth Shepherd. Violators will beprosecurted. Not responsible foraccidents. (11-10)

B&J SEPTIC PUMPING -Commercial or residential, sep-tic pumping & repair, seweraugering & repair, grease trappumping and porta pottyrentals. Butch Menne, 573-384-5536. (tf)

KUYKENDALL FARMSERVICES, LLC - mainte-nance, property maintenance,mowing, 15 years experience.573-470-9416. (tf)

BETTS EXCAVATING -Dozer, backhoe, bobcat,ponds, clearing, basements,gravel hauling & more. Rea-sonable rates. 754-2371. (tf)

ALL AMERICAN PUMPING& DRAIN - Sewer and draincleaning, septic cleaning,clogged drains. David Charl-ton, 324-9932. (tf)

BROWN’S SEPTIC PUMP-ING - Commercial or residen-tial, portable toilet rental, jobsites, special events, auctions.Brown’s Septic Pumping, 206Brown Lane, Louisiana, 754-5812. (tf)

MINI TRACK HOE WORK -Trenching, land cleanup to cat-tail removal. Over 30 years ex-perience. Call 573-470-1198.

NAME DOILIES - Hand cro-cheted by Ann Hecox. Makegreat personal gifts. 217-656-3654 annahcx@gmail.com. (tf)

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 • Page 7THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE ClassifiedsAll classified ads are payable in advance. 30-cents per word, $3 minimum. Deadline: Monday at noon.

GARAGE SALES PUT OUR CLASSIFIEDS TO WORKFOR YOU

MOBILE HOMES

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Apartments For RentOne (1) bedroom, 1-2 people

Rent comes with utilities & cableRange, refrigerator, AC, Washer & dryer on site

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522 Tella Jane Lane573-754-4434 TDD 1-800-735-2966

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Cut Rate Plumbing, Sewer & Drain ServiceGary Motley

CALL TODAY - 573-330-8507“Specializing in home repair, plumbing,

drain cleaning & service work”

•State Inspections•Full Services

Auto & Diesel Care•Tires

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CunninghamAsk about our Senior,

Military & First Responder Discounts

NO HUNTING

We Buy Salvage Cars &

Farm EquipmentWill Pick Up

Ben’sAuto Salvage754-3265 or 754-0508

Make A Difference In Someone’s Life!!Pike County Agency for Developmental Disabilities

(PCADD) seeks, caring, positive, and self-motivatedindividual to help us meet our mission in serving areapersons with Developmental Disabilities. We are cur-rently hiring for the following position:

New Era AdministratorPCADD offers highly competitive wages and bene-

fits. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in arelated field from an accredited college or universitypreferred; relevant years of experience may be sub-stituted for a bachelor’s degree. Clean backgroundscreen, pre-employment drug screen and valid MOdriver’s license. Applications available Monday-Friday8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at 900 Independence Drive, BowlingGreen, MO. Any questions you may contact PeteBreting at 573-324-5493 ext. 105. PCADD operate sits programs and services without regard to race,color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964. EOE.

2021PRODUCTION

Missouri Smelting Technology Inc. is accepting Em-ployment Applications for Production.Current wage scale $17.50/hr. - $22.70/hr. +.40 shift

differential. Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts,days or nights 7-7, plus mandatory overtime. 48 hr./36hr., base shift includes built in overtime. Heavy indus-trial environment. Successful candidates must be HS graduate or

equivalent, have strong work ethic and minimum 2years production and/or construction related experi-ence combined with ability to operate various types ofindustrial equipment. Excellent benefit package, including 401(k) profit

sharing and bonus program. Applicants may requestEmployment Application at MOST, INC., during officehours M-F 8a-5p, 50 Cherry Blossom Way, Troy MOor submit resume via email to: jobs@smeltingtechnol-ogy.com. MOST, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

REQUESTING BIDSVANDALIA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

The Vandalia Cemetery is accepting bids for the 2021mowing season.The Vandalia Cemetery is located north of Vandalia

on Route F.Job specifications include:Weekly mowingWeekly trimmingOccasional grass clean-up at office areaMowing company will furnish their own equipmentResponsible for repairs if stones are damaged bymowersMowing season length depends on the weather andground conditions.Example: April through October Please submit your bid in writing for a weekly mowingand trimming feeFor questions, please call 573-594-3704Deadline for bids is Feb. 15, 2021

Mail bids to:VANDALIA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

314 NORTH WALNUTVANDALIA, MO 63382

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Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2020 • Page 8THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE

Community News

618 Georgia Street - Louisiana - 573-754-6922Ashley Jenkins, Broker-Associate 573-795-4038

Carol Crouse, Salesperson 573-219-6840Alice Charlton, Salesperson 573-470-1218Jessica Powell, Salesperson - 573-754-0347

511 North 4th St. Louisiana -Price Reduction! Charming homehas 4- 5 BR/ 2 ½ BA. New laminateflooring, some original hardwood.Rooms are spacious. Nice patioand small utility shed. Currentlyrented. List Price: $39,900

1809 Marion Dr. Louisiana - Price Reduced! 1 story, ranch-style home. Lo-cated close to school. YMCA, park, and hospital. 3 BR/ 2 BA, 1,170 sq.ft.and one- car garage. Currently working on Improvements. Seller Motivated!List Price: $73,000

116 South 16th St. Louisiana - Verycharming, 2 story home w/lots of char-acter, 3 BR/ 1 ½ Bath has large trim,showcasing tall ceilings and hard-wood floors w/unique original doors. Amust see! List Price: $79,000

520 S. Main St. Louisiana - Properly includes 3 lots. Has Mississippi River view. Homehas no value. Ground is in the Flood plain. List Price: $30,000723 North 7th St. Louisiana - Investment Opportunity! 2 Bedrooms (one will need acloset added to count as bedroom), kitchen, Living room and bath. Small porch off ofkitchen and large front porch. Also has a 1-car garage with plenty of storage. List Price:$16,000

We Need New Listings!

NOTICEVANDALIA CEMETERY

All winter memorials & decorationsmust be removed from graves byMonday, Feb. 15

Any items not removed by this date will beremoved by the Cemetery Association & disposed of

Clopton Lady Hawks Win FirstThe Clopton Lady Hawks brought home first-place honors from the 96th Annual Bowling Green Invitational Tournament on

Friday, Jan. 26. Pictured, front row (l-r): Caragan Lockard, Mary Margaret Garrett, Taylor Akes, and Logan Hall. Second row:Navaeh Ricks, Kendall Smith, Jasmine Hammett, Shana Yates, Stacia Talbert, Braya Smith, Madison Akers, Coach DeavenStreed, Assistant Coach Robert Omohundro.

Trib photo by Kimberly Chandler

Card Of ThanksDuring this time of our loss, we were further

saddened by the need to restrict contact with ourfamily and friends due to the pandemic.Our mother was blessed by the many friend-

ships she shared during her life in this commu-nity. We appreciate each act of kindness shownto us by friends and family at her passing

The Family OfDoris ScherderJanet ShrewsburyElaine ScherderBruce ScherderJeff ScherderKeith Scherder& Families

Clopton Hawks Get First-Place HonorsThe Clopton Hawks were the first place recipient of the the 96th Annual Bowling Green Invitational Tournament in the boy’s

division on Saturday, Jan. 27. Pictured, front row (l-r): Evan Lagemann, Riley Walker, Daniel Harvey, Zakk Eivins, and GabreHill. Second row: Coach Tony Francis, Chase Hall, Logan Dalrymple, Tyler Kuntz, Mason Street, Cash Eivins, and Lucas Mar-tin.

Trib photo by Kimberly Chandler