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BudgetBY BRICE C HANDLERProposalchange To makes Closethe environment Units safer lion andAt 95 WERDCC full-time equivalent STAFF WRITER for staff and inmates. jobs. The department wants the sav- According to a recent press re- Missouri’s current women’s ings, along with other savingsthe de- lease from the state Department of prison population is about 1,800 but partment has found, to be reinvested Corrections, the women’s prison in the state has the capacity to hold in: northeast Missouri’s Vandalia could about 3,000. The Vandalia institu- •Pay plans – market minimums have about half of its housing units tion’s current population is roughly for DOC staff and a DOC recruit- permanently closed. 772. Chillicothe Correctional Cen- ment increase the governor an- Trevor Foley, with the Missouri ter’s is about 1,050. nounced in his State of the State DOC, says Gov. Mike Parson’s new Within the past year, the clothing address state budget proposal would make factory at the Vandalia prison was •An expansion of the Division of the change. Gov. Parson’s proposed also closed and is in the process of Probation & Parole’s Officer Safety $34.1 billion budget for the fiscal moving to a men’s prison in eastern and Arrest Pilot program, including year beginning in July includes Missouri’s Pacific. training and equipment for proba- about $802 million for the Depart- Vocational (career and tech) edu- tion and parole officers ment of Corrections. cation programs, higher education •Conversion of the former Cross- During a state House Budget programs and special programs will roads Correctional Center in Committee hearing last week that continue at Vandalia. Adult basic ed- Cameron into a training academy, some of the inmates at the Women’s ucation, special education and high where custody staff can train in a Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and school equivalency test preparation setting similar to the setting in which Correctional Center in Vandalia will be offered only at Chillicothe. they’ll be working have already been transferred to the “Essentially, this means Vandalia •A learning management system women’s prison in northwest Mis- won’t house women who haven’t yet for staff training, using online mod- souri’s Chillicothe. That movewas earned high school diplomas. The ules previously confirmed by the Trib- primary reason for this change isn’t •An expansion of the depart- une. related to cost saving; it’s driven by ment’s heavy equipment crew. The Blue Star Memorial Marker “No one has lost their jobs, the difficulty in filling academic crew members complete construc- there’s been no layoffs,” he says. teacher positions in the Vandalia tion projects within the prison sys- “And we have significant capacity in area. Becausewe have space at tem. ToMembers Be Installedof the Clarksville Gar- At StarVisitor’s Memorial Marker Center in 2021. The our female beds. Our other female Chillicothe, it’s much more efficient Pojmann says temporary housing den Club began a sponsorship last Clarksville Garden Club continues institution is probably arguably our to move women who need adult unit closures for maintenance proj- November to install a Blue Star Me- to seek donations for this project. best staffed institution in the state. basic education to a location where ects and staffing shortages may con- morial Marker at the new Visitors The cost will run around $2000. So, we were able to consolidate the services are sustainable and staff tinue as needed, but she continues to Center in Bowling Green. Some funds have been donated, and spots into thatfacility and close are available,” says Pojmann. claim there are no other permanent The Blue Star Memorial Marker the Garden Club wishes to thank all roughly half of this one.” The full year savings from the closures planned. program of the National Garden who have donated to date, but the Karen Pojmann, media relations permanent closure of 981 general Clubs, Inc. began in 1945 to honor Club is still in need of additional for the DOC previously stated that population beds at Women’s Eastern The Women’s Eastern Reception, the men and women serving in the funds to complete the project. the Vandalia prison has been suffer- Reception, Diagnostic and Correc- Diagnostic and Correctional Center Armed Forces during WWII. If you would like to donate to this ing staffing shortages and the tion Center in Vandalia is $5.4 mil- in Vandalia opened in 1998. The Blue Star Memorial Program project, please make checks payable grew to extend thousands of miles to: Clarksville Garden Club. Mail across the continental U.S., Alaska your donations to the Clarksville and Hawaii. All men and women Garden Club, Joe Pridgeon, treas- who have served, are serving or will urer, 10151 Pike 9127, Frankford, Remembering A Vandalia serve in the Armed Forces are in- MO 63441. All monies donated go cluded. Markers continue to be ded- specifically to this project. If you icated each year on highways, would like more information on this GoldenBY BRICE CHANDLER Glove goingBoxer pro in 1952. Veteran's facilities, National Ceme- project or Clarksville Garden Club STAFF WRITER The Intercity Golden Gloves teries, parks and civic and historic membership, please contact Joyce Many people are familiar with were designed to engage bouts be- sites. Lewis, president at: 636-443-5188 Neil Leifer’s iconic image of tween regional New York and At present, the Clarksville Gar- or Joe Pridgeon, treasurer at: 636- Muhammad Ali taunting his downed Chicago fighters or with fighters that den Club is hoping to install a Blue 544-5999. opponent, Sonny Liston, in their had fared well in the Chicago and 1965 bout, but what if I told you that New York tournaments. both of those fighters had a connec- Some felt the bouts were more tion to Vandalia? politicized, others felt that they were New Program Helps NECAC Clients A man who may have challenged the national championships, regard- even the greatest pro fighters of the less the matches were held in high WithBruce Nokes Job has Trainingseen the success pertainingOptions to the job.” day had events worked out differ- esteem and considered the most of a new employment training pro- White covers Pike, Marion, Ralls, ently. prestigious tournaments of their era. gram offered by the not-for-profit Lewis and Montgomery counties. James M. Lederle Sherman Overton, Jr. was born in For his part, Sherman used a style North East Community Action Cor- Additional NECAC personnel will 1931 in New Hartford to Sherman of fighting reminiscent of Rocky poration (NECAC). administer the program in other and Ada (Chatman) Overton Sr. One Marciano in the tournament and The Bowling Green man is one of counties of the agency’s service Police Pursuit of 11 children, Sherman began doggedly pursued and slugged it out the first clients participating in Ex- area. White has seen progress with working at Harbison-Walker Refrac- with Eldridge Thompson before pand Your Employability. The EYE three EYE clients and two SkillUp Ends In tories in 1948 before joining the winning with a knockout. program, as it’s called, helps partic- participants she’s met with since the United States Army at 17. “It looked like I was going places ipants find employment and breaks- first of the year. He eventually returned to Harbi- – and I was sure in a hurry to get down barriers people face in getting “I’m pleased because with every Illinois With son-Walker where he completed a there,” Overton wrote in an article a job. new client you learn something new 47-year career with the company be- published by an unidentified sport- “I’ve had two interviews in two about the person,” she said. “It’s Police Shooting fore retiring. ing magazine in the 60’s. “Fighting weeks,” said Nokes, who has been kind of fun to see it build from the Pike County, Ill., Sheriff, David But his time with the Army lead was the only door to fame and for- unemployed for a year. “That’s a ground up.” Greenwood, released a statement de- to a rare opportunity for soldiers and tune for a fellow like me and I pretty good average in my book.” Funding for the programs comes scribing a pursuit from Louisiana athletes – the chance to compete wanted to open thatdoor real wide.” EYE began in January, and is an from the federal Community Serv- which ended with an officer in- with the US Army’s boxing team. His professional boxing career expansion of the NECAC SkillUp ices Block Grant through the U.S. volved shooting in Pleasant Vale “Early in his enlistment, his Army ended early with a 14-3 and one Program. Participants must meet in- Department of Health and Human buddies encouraged him to get in the draw record. Township come guidelines and cannot receive See NECAC on page 6 During the early morning hours ring and try boxing,” Debbie Ray “I was scratching around for food stamps. Employment Services of Saturday, Feb. 20, the Pike wrote in the Vandalia Area Histori- bouts when I got word that my dad Coordinator Kirsten White meets County Sheriff’s Department was cal Society History Book. “After a was ill,” Overton wrote. He returned with interested clients after they’ve requested to assist the Louisiana Po- few punches, it was not long before to Vandalia thinking he would only been referred by NECAC County lice Department in a vehicle pursuit he found himself on the Army box- miss a few months before returning Service Coordinators. that had crossed into Illinois. ing team.” to where he left off. “I try to get a feel of what they’re In the interview with Ray, Sher- Life intervened. Orschlen The pursuit ended on 236th Street looking for,” White said. “Is there off of State Highway 96 in Pleasant man said he was known as a light- According to Overton, “I met a something they’re interested in that Vale Township. Following the pur- heavyweight with a lethal left hand. pretty girl and we got married.” they may not have thought of?” suit, James M. Lederle of Louisiana While with the Army’s boxing That “pretty girl” was Martha White directs participants’ focus was shot by a Louisiana police offi- team, he competed in the 175-pound Ilene Bell out of Ashely. and steers them toward a suitable ca- A northernSells Missouri company cer. Lederle sustained a non-life- weight class. He traveled the world “Then the kids started coming reer path. It’s a work-at-your-own- that operates more than 150 stores threatening injury and refused with the army team and won the Eu- and I had to hustle hard to make a pace program. White meets with in the Midwest is under new own- medical treatment at the scene. Led- ropean title, the Brittania Shield living,” he continued. “But fights clients or talks with them when ership. erle is being lodged in the Pike competition, the Italian Golden weren’t easy to get and, to make needed,usually every week or two. Tractor Supply Company has ac- County Illinois Jail pending extradi- Gloves, and the Dublin Golden ends meet, I began taking sparring “It depends on their situation,” quired Moberly-based Orscheln tion to Missouri. Lederle is also Gloves. partner assignments.” she said. “Most I’ve met with are Farm and Home in a reported 297- wanted on a Pike County, Ill., war- Queen Elizabeth had reportedly As luck would have it, an old pretty eager and are ready to get million-dollar deal. rant and a parole warrant out of Mis- attended the Brittania Shield compe- friend from the Golden Gloves In- back to work.” Orscheln operates 61 stores souri. tition during his match. tercity competition came back into White conducts mock job inter- across rural Missouri, including lo- This investigation is still ongoing After his time in the army, he Sherman’s life – Floyd Patterson. views, helps clients prepare re- cations in Canton, Shelbina, Mon- and is being investigated by the Pike went on to rack up a 78-4 amateur “He needed a fast sparring part- sumes, cover letters and other roe City, Louisiana and Bowling County Sheriff’s Department with record (68 by knockout) and won ner. A guy who could take a punch documentation, and builds a profile Green. assistance from Illinois State Police the 1952 Golden Gloves New York- and fight back,” Sherman wrote. on job search websites. Nokes was Tractor Supply's website de- Crime Scene Investigations. Chicago Intercity Champion before See GLOVE on page 8 able toget new clothing through the scribes itself as the largest rural program. lifestyle retail store chain in the na- “The mock interview helped me tion. Tractor Supply operates in 49 out,” he said. “It gave me a better in- states, including a location in the sight on how to answer questions Huck Finn Shopping Center in Han- nibal.

This service of listing all obituaries in today’s paper, for any funeral home, is sponsored by McCoy & Blossom Funeral Homes OBITUARIES Charles L. Bartison, 85, Vandalia In Lonnie Jean Terry, 85, Vandfalia Loving Brian Thomas Shelton, 60, Troy THIS LIST SPONSORED BY: Dr. Steven Peter Goetz, 58, McCoy & Memory Coralville, Iowa John Hubert Detzen, 82, Frankford Blossom Mary BessSanderson, 85, Funeral Homes & Crematory Bowling Green Sherman Overton, upright, as an am- 573-213-5110 ateur is pictured boxing Bobby Jarrett. Bobby Gene Garrison, 72, Photo contributed by Pictured is Sherman Overton fighting EldridgeThompson in the 25th Annual 701 N. Bus. 61 Vandalia Area Historical Society Inner City Golden Gloves bouts in New York City. Bowling Green Bowling Green THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 • Page 2 Community News istration and would include exten- A municipality or county may pate through a petition process used sive information about a given mu- voluntarily participate in the data- Community Calendar... nicipality's or county's expenditures base, or may be required to partici- See PERKINS on page 5 Submit upcoming events by calling 324-6111 or toll-free 888-324-9636 and the vendors to whom payments were made. Text or e-mail to: [email protected] The sponsor of the bill said the Or Call On Feb. 26: Fish Fries, American p.m. March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April database will be beneficial to tax- Legion post 370, 420 Kelly Lane, 2. payers who can see how their dollars Louisiana. Eat-in or carry-out, 5-7 are spent, but will also provide ben- efits to municipalities. He said, “I think it’s really a beneficial thing for •Termite Treatment - Pre/Post573-324-2313 Construction the cities in the long run to do this •Pest Control - Spiders - Roaches - Ants - Fleas - Mice Rep.It was Chada shortened Perkinsweek at the TheCapitol sponsor said Report his bill will because they’re going to find out capitol due to the weather, but we allow skilled veterans to “quickly that they’re going to be able to use •Stinging Insects •Bed Bugs Heat Treatment passed some important legislation and easily obtain a license and im- that information to their advantage Free Inspections www.midwestpestpros.com that will help bring skilled veterans mediately plug into our state econ- [email protected] to help make the city or the county Like Us On Facebook/Midwest Pest Pro to Missouri by allowing veterans to omy here and become productive more effective.” No Contracts use the skills they obtained in the citizens of the state.” Specifically, military to more easily find jobs in the legislation would include a Mil- the private sector and a bill that pro- itary Occupational Specialty as a tects citizens contact information. type of licensure when applying for This bill is meant to prevent individ- licensure in Missouri in the same oc- uals and organizations from obtain- cupation under Missouri's Reciproc- ing contact information of members ity Laws. In effect, it would treat of the public to use for their own military occupation specialties the purposes such as political campaign- same as an out-of-state license. Li- ing. censing boards in Missouri could House Approves License still limit the scope of a license pro- Reciprocity for Skilled Veterans vided through the bill if the training (HB 476) and professional requirements are This week the members of the different between the military and Missouri House continued their ef- civilian positions. forts to make Missouri an attractive House Approves Bill to Improve location for military members and Local Government Transparency their families to live and work. (HB 271) The legislation builds on the ef- Legislation that is now on its way forts made by the legislature in 2020 to the Senate would create a data- to allow professionals to move to base that allows taxpayers to search Missouri and to continue working in expenditures and payments received their professions without delay. HB and made by counties and munici- 2046 set up a universal license palities. The bill would create the recognition system that allows pro- Missouri Local Government Expen- fessionals licensed in other states to diture Database, which would be an come to Missouri and enter the easy to use, downloadable database workforce. HBs 1511 and 1452 re- housed on the Missouri Accounta- moved the barriers that impede mil- bility Portal. itary spouse licensure and allows The bill is meant to improve them to practice their occupation as transparency by providing public ac- long as they hold a valid current li- cess to local government expendi- cense issued by another state or ter- ture data. The database would be ritory of the United States. maintained by the Office of Admin-

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If we can teach students a The Down Town would attract families, hour of video games each day, ac- and instructional consultant with the transferrable skill, we can spark their Revitalization Com- artists, entrepreneurs, cording to the American Psycholog- eMINTS National Center, which is interest in STEM topics while al- ical Association. Meeting children housed in the University of Mis- lowing them to have fun and enjoy mittee, led by Tracy and investors to their where they are to encourage inter- souri's College of Education. “This school at the same time.” Brookshier and her downtown cities. May- ests in science, technology, engi- grant will allow students to create Chaffin added teaching young volunteers, continue ors look for opportuni- neering and mathematics, or STEM, their own video games and simula- students to be problem solvers and may be the key to prepare students tions that align with math and sci- develop critical thinking skills will in their fantastic ef- ties for youth. The for potential STEM careers in the ence curriculum while teaching benefit them as they mature and forts to bring busi- khoury league board modern workforce. computer coding skills.” eventually enter the workforce. nesses and activities has already started To teach one of the most crucial The project will partner with 47 “By exposing students to these skills needed for STEM careers — schools throughout rural Missouri in opportunities to create and learn, back into our historic meetings and I will be computer coding — the Enhancing school districts with high percent- hopefully they will be excited about courthouse and talking to Rhonda at the Missouri’s Instructional Networked ages of students on free and reduced potentially pursuing careers in square. JIM ARICO, MAYOR health department and Teaching Strategies (eMINTS) Na- lunch programs. Coaching and tech- STEM later down the road,” Chaffin CITY OF BOWLING GREEN tional Center will use a $3.9 million nological support will be provided said. “We want them to enjoy com- Wouldn’t it be hoping for a baseball, grant to help rural Missouri school by eMINTS to teachers at the part- ing to school and to be engaged so fantastic to fill some of our softball, and soccer season this districts teach fifth grade students ner schools, and computers will be their motivation for learning contin- empty stores surrounding the spring and summer. how to create video games that teach provided by Kansas City Audio-Vi- ues during the course of their life- computer coding skills at the same sual. time.” courthouse and downtown! In Our youth need involvement time. “Our overall goal is to use tech- city growth, mayors look at eco- and socialization as well as ap- “Not only is STEM education a nology appropriately to help stu- Missouri schools interested in this nomic generators. Mayors ask, plying and sharpening their skill big push in the educational land- dents learn more effectively,” said project can find more information scape right now, but we also need to Tad Brinkerhoff, director of the eM- here. Funding for the grant was pro- “What are the needs and desires sets! The plan to open the city’s figure out how to motivate and ex- INTS National Center. “However, vided by the U.S. Department of Ed- of our community and how can swimming pool is still being or- cite students to want to learn more the technology is just a tool, and the ucation. we attract and meet those ganized and we have a potential needs.” Bowling Green offers: manager and a few applications our courthouse, the Champ for lifeguards. It was a tremen- ApplicationsIf your farm has been in Open your Century For Farms,” Missouri said Garrett Centuryignation. Farms Clark Honey Shuck House, dous success last year. Rebecca family since Dec. 31, 1921, you can Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau A $120 fee covers the cost of a apply to have it recognized as a Mis- president. “We applaud the hard- certificate, farm sign and booklet for Champ’s statue, Bowling G. and her crew did an outstand- souri Century Farm. working farm families who have approved applicants. County MU Green’s beautiful war memori- ing job! University of Missouri Extension, kept us fed and clothed for genera- Extension centers present these als, our library, and the Bowling Black History Month contin- the MU College of Agriculture, tions. They represent an important items. Food and Natural Resources, and part of our heritage and laid a foun- Green Pike County Genealogy ues and there are so many amaz- Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the dation for the bounty Americans Details and online application are and Museum. ing contributions and influences program. enjoy every day.” at extension.missouri.edu/century- When many young families from the African- To qualify, the same family must Since the program began in 1976, farm. Deadline is May 1. You can have owned the farm for 100 con- more than 8,000 Missouri farms also contact your local MU Exten- move into a community, they Americans/Blacks that impacted secutive years. The line of owner- have received the Century Farm des- sion center with questions. look for “cultural activities.” not only the United States but ship from the original settler or People like to eat out and we the world. It’s exciting to open buyer may be through children, have Forever Primitives, Spring our minds and experiences and grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including St. Clement Parish Fish Frys Hollow Coffee, and Meme’s when we do, we learn, appreci- through marriage or adoption. The Pantry around or just off the ate, and grow. Let’s be a com- farm must be at least 40 acres of the Square. For women’s shopping, munity that welcomes and original land acquisition and make a Every Friday financial contribution to the overall there is Gypsy Soul and Ann embraces new ideas and revela- farm income. Feb. 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Layne Boutique. For your pets tions of possibilities for our fu- “Family farms have been among Serving 4:30-7:30 p.m. there is Pawsitively Pampered ture. our most vital partners since the founding of extension more than St. Clement Knights of Columbus Hall Pets and hair styling and cuts Thanks to Alliance for keep- 100 years ago,” said MU Vice Chan- Carry-Outs Available occur at Gypsy Soul and Hair ing our fresh water and water cellor for Extension and Engage- All-you-can-eat (Dine-in only) We Are. Ink Therapy and Body treatment facilities up and run- ment Marshall Stewart. “The Adults $12 • Children 6-12 $5 • Children 5 & Under Free Century Farm program is one way Fish by the pound $12 (take out only) Piercing for tattoos and piercing. ning through this frigid cold and we express our gratitude to those Bowling Green has a flower snow! Thank you also for clean- who have contributed so much to Gun raffle tickets - Winner drawn last date shop, Bouquet Florist and Gift ing our snow-covered streets. Missouri agriculture.” “Missouri Farm Bureau is a Shop, an accounting office of Looking down the road on proud partner in the recognition of Craig Bowen LLC and CPA. Business 61, there is a concern Other downtown businesses about pedestrians walking on the Call 324-6111 are: Bowling Green Pharmacy, road over the railroad tracks. Card Of Thanks Bowling Green Counseling and There have been near misses of To Place An Ad Sometimes when life feels empty and we feel alone, Consulting, Calvert’s General children and walkers. Bowling we discover the importance of the kindness of others. Insurance, Pike County Mutual Green, Pike County Commis- Mom was a strong, determined and fiercely independent Insurance, and JLev Life for sioners, and MODOT are seek- woman. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, yoga and meditation. Hope Cen- ing funds for safety measures for Vandalia215B S. Main Barber - Vandalia Shop aunt and grandmother. Her stubborn, yet loving and car- ter and the Pike County Resale future improvements. More de- 573-594-3521 ing personality, will be missed by all who knew and loved Shop help provide items to assist tails as they become approved. Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday her. Thank you for being there for us at this difficult time 8 a.m.-5 p.m. people. Next general meeting of the and your kindnesses meant so much and will not be for- Friday By Appointment gotten. Bowling Green is also very board of aldermen and women is All haircuts $10 fortunate to have not only one March 1 at 5:30. The public is Harold Williams The Family Of Margaret Flowers Wise but two excellent newspaper welcomed and we desire to hear publishers in the Bowling Green from you or to inform you on “Institute Of Higher Learning” Times and The People’s Tribune. how your city is being run. Yes, Mayors also look at what else streets are still a major concern!

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Ramatowski Shelton of Troy, as a member of the Clinical Quality Todd Marshall of Bowling Green, He could always see how God was in- Cameron Shelton of Troy, Jordan Control Council, the Joint Oncology Marianne Jay and husband, Kenny of fused in world events; he tied current Christine of Troy, siblings, Doug Committee and the North Central Hallsville, Amy Patterson and hus- events to his Sunday school lessons. Shelton and wife, Margaret of Bowl- Cancer Treatment Group through band, Justin of Unionville; two great- He studied to be an assessor. He was ing Green, Sylvia Shelton of Troy, Mayo Clinic. grandchildren, Cort and Ellie proud to have served on the school Michael Shelton and wife, Lynette of In March of 2019, at the age of 56, Patterson; nephews, Walter and John board to support the schools. Troy, fiancée, Cindy Riffle of Els- Dr. Goetz was diagnosed with an Northcutt; and step-children, Steve Prior to becoming a father, Charles berry; as well as many nieces, atypical, aggressive stage IV bladder Sanderson and Marlene Kut. was in the Army National Guard. He nephews, other relatives and friends. cancer, the same cancer that claimed She was preceded in death by her served for 10 years. He was proud of Beaver was preceded in death by the life of his father in 1996 at the age parents; a sister, Virginia Northcutt; his service but never considered him- his parents, Thomas "Smooth" and of 67. He continued working part- husbands, Bobby Gillum and Howard self a veteran because he did not serve Bertha "Sue" Shelton. time until December 2019 when it Sanderson; and sons-in-law, Gary in combat; he revered those that did. He will be sadly missed and long was discovered that the cancer had Nagel and Jim Marshall. He also worked at Hercules Chemical remembered by all those who knew spread to his brain. At that time, he Memorials may be made to the Works in Lousiana, but quit after be- and loved him. Friends and family are chose to retire, closing the chapter on Community Loving Care Hospice, coming a dad. welcome to sign the on-line register a fulfilling medical career and relocat- c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes Charles L. Bartison Pallbearers were Kendall Noe, book at mccoyblossomfh.com. ing to Coralville, Iowa to be closer to & Crematory 701 N Hwy 61, Bowl- Charles L. Bartison, 85, of Van- Paul Rose, Brandon Hawk, Scott Bar- family. ing Green, MO 63334. dalia died Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at tison, Kevin Williams, and Nick In his spare time, he enjoyed at- Family and friends are welcome to The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace Johnston. Honorary pallbearers were tending his children’s activities, the leave condolences on the McCoy- Skilled Nursing facility in Columbia. Sam Rose, Jack Charles (JC) Hawk, Performing Arts Series, Community Blossom Funeral Homes & Crema- Due to COVID-19 private family Andrew Bartison, and Matthew Bar- and Children’s Theater, woodwork- tory website at mccoyblossomfh.com. services were at Waters Funeral tison. ing, home renovations, rollerblading, Home. Pastor Jamie Franke offici- In lieu of flowers, memorial con- volunteering with his wife, traveling ated. Burial was in Vandalia Ceme- tributions may be made to Shiloh one week each winter to scuba and tery. Christian Children's Ranch or The snorkel in the Caribbean and Mexico, Funeral arrangements are under the Gideons International, c/o Waters Fu- and boating and relaxing at the Lake direction of Waters Funeral Home in neral Home. of the Ozarks. Vandalia. Online condolences may be made As he aged, his love of the Lord Charles was born Nov. 14, 1935, in to the family and video tribute viewed and his Catholic faith deepened. He Monticello, Ill., the son of Charles P. on Charles memorial page at spent countless hours reading and Bartison and Beulah White Bartison www.watersfuneral.com. studying scripture, exploring the lives Culwell. He was united in marriage to of the saints, studying church doc- Sandra J. Larimore Bartison on Nov. trine, and praying the Holy Rosary 15, 1959 in Bement, Ill. She preceded and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy him in death on Dec. 13, 2017. daily with his wife. Survivors include his three daugh- He is survived by his best friend ters, Heather A. Noe and husband, Dr. Steven Peter and loving wife, Barbara; his mother, Kendall of Columbia, Andrea L. Rose Anne Goetz, St. Louis; two sons, Dr. and husband, Paul of Olathe, Kan., GoetzDr. Steven Peter Goetz, 58, of Casey Goetz and wife, Dr. Jenna Tin- Amber M. Hawk and husband, Bran- Coralville, Iowa and formerly of gleff Goetz, Wentzville, and Sawyer don of Sheridan; six grandchildren, Mason City, Iowa died Tuesday, Feb. Goetz, Coralville, Iowa; a daughter, Esther, Abby and Sam Rose; JoLynn, 16, 2021 after a valiant 23-month bat- Dr. Emily Goetz and Abraham Bobby Gene Jane and Jack Charles (JC) Hawk; tle with an aggressive bladder cancer, Vysocky, Des Moines, Iowa; sisters, also survived by several nieces, never once wavering in his faith in Catherine Lietzow, Christine Jones, Garrison nephews, cousins, and friends. our Lord Jesus Christ. Carol Kopksy and husband, David Bobby Gene Garrison, 72, of He was preceded in death by his There will be no public visitation. and Cheryl Sullivan and husband, Bowling Green died Wednesday, Feb. parents, wife, and one brother, Warren A funeral Mass for friends and co- Mike, all of the St. Louis area. 17, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Bartison. workers was held in Mason City, He is also survived by his wife’s Springfield, Ill. Charles was a devoted member of Iowa Monday. A second funeral Mass family, mother-in-law, Joyce Funeral services will be 10 a.m., First Christian Church. He served as for family and friends, followed by Scherder; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Wednesday at Bibb-Veach Funeral an elder, deacon, Sunday School burial in the church cemetery will be Scherder and Angie Barton, and Home in Bowling Green with the teacher, and VBS teacher. He drove held at St. Clement Catholic Church Kevin Scherder and wife, Lisa, all of Rev. Skip Merkel officiating. Burial his van for kids to get them to church Lonnie Jean Terry in Bowling Green Saturday at 10:30 Bowling Green; sister-in-law, Ellen will be in Memorial Gardens Ceme- camp and to help church members get Funeral services for Lonnie Jean a.m. Church will be open at 9:30 Stanko and husband, Mark, St. Louis; tery. to church services and other appoint- Terry, 85, of Vandalia,were at 2 p.m., a.m., for quiet reflection and prayer as well as a lifelong best friend, Mark Visitation will be Tuesday from 4- ments; some people called him “Uber Saturday at Bienhoff Funeral Home time. Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Doerner of Gerald; a host of extended 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Charlie.” He was also known for in Vandalia with the Rev. Bob Bal- COVID-19 masks would be appreci- family, friends, and his Mercy One Bobby was born Dec. 13, 1948 in dressing up for church; he liked to wantz officiating. Burial was in Far- ated by family. and Pathology Associates of Mason Alton, Ill. He was joined in marriage wear a suit and tie and look his best. ber Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may City colleagues who he considered a to Annabelle Pruitt on Oct. 6, 1967 in There were many summers that he Visitation was from noon until the be made to great privilege to work side by side Alton, Ill. She preceded him in death and a few other men volunteered to time of the service at the funeral Dr. Steven Goetz and Barbara with every day of his career. on March 2, 2013. help cook lunch at church camp. He home. Scherder-Goetz Laboratory Medi- He was preceded in death by his Surviving Bobby is his son, Jason was a strong supporter of Shiloh Mrs. Terry died Sunday, Feb. 14, cine/Nursing Scholarship c/o Mercy father, Dr Peter J. Goetz and father- Garrison of Bowling Green; mother, Christian Children’s Ranch where he 2021 at Country View Nursing Facil- One North Iowa Foundation. in-law, Harry J. Scherder; and grand- Serena Booker; grandchildren, Kevin donated pork to feed the children. He ity in Bowling Green. Scherder Bros. Agricultural Schol- parents, Peter and Barbara Goetz and Garrison, Jr., Ashley Garrison, Kris- was a member of the Mexico camp of She was born in Benton City on arship c/o Isadore Raphael Charitable Mathias and Theresa Scheffel. tine Leeders and husband, David, Gideons International and was in- April 28, 1935, the daughter of Lonie Fund At the onset of his cancer diagno- Jarod Peak and Rachel Jones, Tiffany volved in distributing Bibles. In most and Charity Angeline Meeks-Morgan St Clement Catholic Church Bowl- sis, he said that if his suffering could Cole and husband, Saxton, Jeremy of those activities, his wife, Sandra, Owen. She married Charles Franklin ing Green bring one person to the Lord, it would Garrison and Samantha Renner, was usually involved; they wor- Terry in Mexico on June 25, 1954. He Any local charity that supports all be worth it. Indeed, he far ex- Janelle (Daniell) Dunn and husband, shipped together at church and preceded her in death on Jan. 17, feeding the hungry, assisting the eld- ceeded that one person. Daniell, and Bobby Garrison; great- through service to others. 1992. erly or homeless, or protecting the un- Well done, good and faithful ser- grandchildren, Zayden Cole, Saxton Charles was an amazingly com- Survivors include two sons, Chris born. vant. Go share in your Master’s hap- Cole, Jr., Jerry Campbell IV, Braylynn mitted husband. He was devoted to Terry and wife, Brenda of Laddonia Dr. Goetz was born in St. Louis to piness! Matthew 25:23. Garrison, Dallas Garrison-Campbell, Sandra and did not speak a harsh and Brad Terry of Moberly; 11 grand- Dr. Peter Joseph Goetz and Anne Jaxtyn Peak, Jace Peak, Brooklyn word about her. His example set a children, Eric Parks, Courtney James, Scheffel Goetz on Sept. 13, 1962. He Garrison, Xavier Leffall, Tyler Grant, high bar for the future husbands of his David Terry, Amber Terry, Gabe was a 1980 graduate of Lindbergh and Dante Grant; a brother, Willy; and daughters. After Sandra’s accident he Terry, Braxton Terry, Robyn Terry, High School and 1984 graduate of JohnJohn Hubert Hubert Detjen Detjenaka Doc, Jack, a sister, Sandy. was committed to providing her ex- Liana McCauley, Kelli Wilson, Des- Washington University, both in St. Mad Jack, and Pop died Wednesday, Preceding Bobby in death were his cellent care and did so for 10 years tiny Hardey, and Rebecca Terry; 12 Louis, where he received a bachelor Feb. 10, 2021 at the age of 82. He wife, Annabelle; and three sons, until her passing. He was extremely great-grandchildren; and one great- of arts degree in biology. He then at- lived in Frankford. Bobby, Phillip, and Kevin Garrison. proud of his daughters who became great-grandchild. tended the University of Missouri He will be honored at a ceremony Bobby grew up in Alton, and at- school teachers; he and Sandra in- She was preceded in death by one College of Medicine where he ob- at Jefferson Barrack’s Cemetery with tended Alton, Ill., High School. He stilled a love of learning in them. daughter, Theresa Hudson; one son, tained his doctorate of medicine. It immediate family. was drafted into the United States Known as Papaw Charlie to his Brian Terry; four sisters, Frances E. was there that he met the woman of A Celebration of Life will be held, Army just after his marriage to grandchildren, he absolutely adored Quisenberry, Charity Vance, Lela his dreams many years after telling at a date to be announced later. Annabelle, and spent a year in Viet- being a grandpa. He loved to play Hull and Wanda Spires; and two his mother as a little boy that someday He attended Maplewood High nam. After being discharged from the with them, read to them, share stories brothers, William Giles and Gilbert he would marry a brown-haired, blue- School, he served in United States service, Bobby returned to Alton. The and shower them with gifts. Giles. eyed nurse. He was united in marriage Navy for four years, National Guard couple moved to Bowling Green in He never met a stranger and any- Mrs. Terry was a lifetime are resi- to that nurse, Barbara Jean Scherder, for 10 years. 1974. one that talked with him for very long dent and member of Farber Presbyte- on Sept. 24, 1988 at St. Clement He worked at McDonald Douglas Bobby was a member of Morning knew about Sandra, his girls, and rian Church. She enjoyed playing Catholic Church in Bowling Green. for 30 years and retired. He then Star Church and House of Deliver- grandchildren. Charles was a humble bingo, collecting antiques and going From 1988-91, he completed a Clini- worked at Yellowstone National Park ance. He was employed as a wire rope man and would not boast of his deeds to auctions. She loved spending time cal and Anatomical Pathology Resi- for 15 years. He worked part-time for splicer at Knight Equipment for 16 but loved to brag about his daughters’ with her children and grandchildren. dency at the University of Iowa, then the Missouri Department of Conser- years. Bobby loved being outdoors and his grandchildren’s accomplish- Pallbearers were David Terry, Eric completed a Surgical Pathology Fel- vation for a few years. enjoying the weather. He also enjoyed ments. He loved to socialize over a Parks, Keith Pease, Jimmy Robinson, lowship there in 1993. John loved wildlife/nature. He watching westerns on T.V., and he cup of coffee at Dairy Queen or over William McCauley and Austin Parks. In 1993, he moved his wife and hunted, fished, canoed, camped, and was a huge John Wayne fan. His fa- a meal with his friends at The Junc- Honorary pallbearers were Braxton son to Mason City, Iowa and joined held a private pilot’s license for sev- vorite pastime was spending time tion. He was known to barbecue pork Terry and Amber Terry. Drs. Dale Andres and David Sloan as eral years. with his grandkids. He always had a burgers for family and friends and on Memorial contributions may be a Pathologist at St. Joseph Mercy He was a charter member of the smile on his face and a twinkle in his occasion compete to see who could made to Farber Presbyterian Church Hospital. In 1996 he became a full Missouri Big Bucks Club and later eye for his family. He will be sadly eat the most of them. He could con- or the Farber Cemetery, c/o Bienhoff partner with them, and they incorpo- was an official measurer for Missouri missed by all who knew him. nect with people of any age and peo- Funeral Home, P.O. Box 54, Vandalia, rated their business, Pathology Asso- Big Bucks, Pope and Young, and Pallbearers will be David Leeders, ple felt compelled to share with him MO 63382. ciates of Mason City, LLC. That time Boone and Crockett. Jeremy Garrison, Saxton Cole, Josh because they knew he cared. He had Online condolences may be made began an era of major growth in the He is survived by his brothers, Langley, Dave Murray, and Michael a unique ability to bond with young at www.bienhofffuneralhome.com. medical practice that grew across Kenneth Detjen and wife, Judy and Langley. people and his daughters’ friends North Central Iowa where they ulti- Herbert Detjen; his wife for many Online condolences may be left at loved him. This gift allowed him to mately took over laboratory manage- years, Jessie Detjen; four children, www.bibbveach.com serve in many ways teaching Sunday ment of nine hospitals and many Starletta and Mark Polster, John school (to children of different ages Clinic Laboratories and eventually Joseph and wife, Judy, Byron, and and to adults), to serving on the Van- added two additional physicians to the Michele Detjen; grandchildren, John Far School Board, being a bell ringer partnership. Hunter and Cheyenne Detjen and for the Salvation Army, hosting the In 1997, Dr. Goetz attended a Brock and Taylor Elldredge. He had annual Renner dinner at church one forensics training course at St Louis four great-grandchildren, Morgan year (with Sandra’s help), handing out University and became a deputy med- (Rose), Chloe, Lillian, and John Jer- Bibles on MU’s campus, visiting the ical examiner for Cerro Gordo and imiah Detjen. Also surviving are ill in the hospital, teaching at church Worth Counties. In 2005, he became nieces and nephews. camp with Kendall and Heather, and the chief pathologist and medical lab- He is preceded in death by his par- so many other ways. oratory director of Mercy Medical ents, John James and Gladys Huber He had a love for farming. He Call Center North Iowa, now known as Detjen, and a nephew, Kenneth loved being on the farm and hated Mercy One, along with assuming sen- Joseph Detjen. being in the hospital or nursing home ior management of the partnership In lieu of flowers, donations may away from it. He loved to ride around and chief medical examiner duties. be made to Pike County Meals on and check on the crops. He enjoyed During his career, he served on Wheels. the solitude of riding on the tractor or many committees and held many Of- combine for hours. He loved raising Brian ‘Beaver’ ficer positions on local, regional, and hogs. And he loved sharing that with 324-6111 state levels, including founding mem- others even bringing a piglet or two to Thomas Shelton ber and president of the Iowa Associ- Mary Bess his daughters’ kindergarten classes. Brian "Beaver" Thomas Shelton, ation of Medical Examiners, president He was a generous neighbor. He 60, of Troy died Friday, Feb. 12, of the Iowa Association of Patholo- SandersonMary Bess Sanderson, 95, of loaned equipment to them, helped 2021, at Mercy-Hospital St. Louis. gists, and Lab Inspector and Team Bowling Green died Saturday, Feb. them in their fields and shared his past He was born Dec. 31, 1960 in Troy Leader for the College of American 20, 2021 at Parkside Manor in Bowl- experiences as helpful advice. He was to Thomas "Smooth" and Bertha Pathologists. ing Green. humbled to be the recipient of their "Sue" Shelton. Beaver attended the Dr. Goetz was passionate about A small memorial service will be To Place help in May 2007 when they planted local schools along with his siblings, teaching and mentoring. He was an held at a later date. his fields so that he could stay with Doug, Sylvia and Michael. He was adjunct assistant professor of spe- She was born Jan. 9, 1926 in Sandra in the ICU; something he blessed with three children, Summer, cialty medicine for Des Moines Uni- Corso, the daughter of Brower and never forgot. Cameron and Jordan. Beaver always versity, teaching pathology to Georgia Harness Haines. He was a strong believer in educa- loved to joke, and cut up, and he al- osteopathic and podiatry students. He Survivors include her children, tion. While he never succeeded past ways wore a big smile. He will be re- was part of the three-year accredita- Carol Lee Marshall of Bowling high school he never stopped learn- membered lovingly by his family and tion team for the Mercy Cancer Cen- Green, Mary Ann Browning and hus- An Ad THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 • Page 5 Community News Program, which is part of the Low- Income Home Energy Assistance PERKINS Program (LIHEAP), assists house- Cats May Help Increase Empathy, holds when their energy source has Continued from front page been shut off or is at risk of discon- by its residents. The database would nection. The program pays the min- provide expenditure data for each DecreaseCats may help increase empathy, Anxietytheir child. For Kids Withmay have sensory Autism issues or be sen- imum amount needed on the fuel bill fiscal year beginning on or after De- to get the household out of crisis. decrease anxiAs a former school “Previous research has shown sitive to loud noises, so a cat may be cember 31, 2022. nurse in the Columbia Public parents of kids with autism are more an appropriate, comforting pet for However, starting this winter, the Legislation Approved to Protect program will pledge the maximum Schools, Gretchen Carlisle would stressed than parents of kids with some families due to their calming Information of Private Citizens often interact with students with dis- any other disability,” Carlisle said. presence.” disconnect amount (up to $800) to- (HB 362) ward an eligible participant’s owed abilities who took various medica- “If a family is considering adopting Helping families make the best A bill approved by the House this tions or had seizures throughout the a companion animal, we want to choice for their kids has motivated balance. week would allow public govern- Parson said about the improve- day. At some schools, the special ed- provide the best evidence-based in- Carlisle’s research with companion mental bodies to protect certain in- ucation teacher would bring in dogs, formation possible so they can make animals, and the study’s findings ment to the program, “Since many formation shared by private citizens. Missourians remain in crisis for sub- guinea pigs and fish as a reward for an informed decision, and cats might highlight the benefits of human-ani- When a public governmental good behavior, and Carlisle noticed be more beneficial than dogs to mal interaction. sequent months, paying only the body receives email addresses and minimum to keep a low-income what a calming presence the pets some families.” “As a former pediatric nurse, I telephone numbers submitted by in- seemed to be for the students with In the study, families that had have always strived to help children, household out of crisis tends to pro- dividuals for the sole purpose of re- long the situation. Now, we can disabilities. children with autism aged 6-14 were and one thing I learned is that you ceiving electronic or other recruited through the MU Thomp- need to involve the parents so they make it faster and easier to resolve a communications, the bill allows the household’s crisis situation.” Now a research scientist at the son Center for Autism and Neurode- can make informed choices for their body to close the records. The bill MU Research Center for Human- velopmental Disorders and children,” Carlisle said. “I see pets In FY2020, Missouri provided also allows a public governmental $78.6 million in LIHEAP assistance Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) in the monitored after adopting a cat into as a way to enhance wellness, and it body to close records of utility usage MU College of Veterinary Medicine, their home. The cats were screened feels gratifying to provide assistance to over 108,000 households. In ad- and bill records for customers of dition to meeting the income criteria, Carlisle studies the benefits that for temperament to ensure they were to families that have a lot on their public utilities unless the customer companion animals can have for calm and a good match for the fam- plate.” low-income Missourians must also requests them or authorizes their re- meet the following criteria to be eli- families. Although there is plenty of ily. Not only did the families report lease. Additionally, the bill allows a existing research emphasizing the an instant bond between their child “Exploratory study of cat adop- gible for winter heating assistance public governmental body to close through LIHEAP: benefits of dogs for children with with autism and their new cat, but tion in families of children with records related to security and evac- autism, Carlisle’s newest study has the bond remained strong over the autism: Impact on children’s social •Be responsible for paying home uation procedures, including soft- heating costs, found cats may help increase empa- course of time, and the child’s anxi- skills and anxiety” was recently pub- ware or surveillance companies that thy while decreasing separation anx- ety decreased over time. lished in the Journal of Pediatric •Have $3,000 or less in bank ac- secure the building, for public gov- counts, retirement accounts, or in- iety for children with autism. The “We found the main benefit of Nursing. Funding for the study was ernmental property. findings can have beneficial impli- these companion animals is their un- provided by the Human Animal vestments, and Utility Assistance For •Be a U.S. citizen or legally ad- cations for families considering conditional acceptance,” Carlisle Bond Research Institute and the Low-Income Missourians adopting a companion animal for said. “Some children with autism Winn Feline Foundation. mitted for permanent residence. Expanded It is very important for low-in- Missourians struggling with their come Missourians who have re- heating bill because of the extreme ceived a disconnect notice or know cold will now have additional help. a disconnect notice is coming to get Gov. Mike Parson recently an- help now to prevent service discon- MU Extension To Provide Zoom nounced the state’s Energy Crisis In- nection at a later date. To learn more tervention Program will offer about the LIHEAP program, visit improved assistance to eligible low- https://mydss.mo.gov/energy-assis- income Missourians. tance. ChildUniversity of Missouri Care Extension Prociderclock hours of professional develop- Trainingdren’s Grief in Early Childhood Pro- The Energy Crisis Prevention Human Development & Family Sci- ment. Those interested must pre- grams ence Field Specialists are offering register for the class. April 27 and 29: Positive Disci- statewide virtual childcare provider Below is the list of upcoming pline-Getting to Yes WE’VE MOVED - trainings via Zoom starting Tuesday, classes: Additional classes will be offered Feb. 23. February 23 and 25: Staff Reten- throughout the year. Training topics will vary each tion through Organizational Climate The trainings will be Tuesdays THE PEOPLE’S week. 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Vultures are a well-known, but chat feature) about these birds. Peo- souri – turkey and black vultures – DegreeApproximately In 800 Virtual students re- Commencementbachelor's degree with honors by MDCunder-appreciated Invites member Public of the ple To can Three register for Virtual this program, Vultureand will provide Programs details about the ceived degrees from Missouri Uni- placing the designation "summa bird world. Few people realize it, but which is open to all ages, at: fascinating physical traits that allow versity of Science and Technology at cum laude," "magna cum laude" or these large, dark-colored birds that https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing. them to subsist on a steady diet of the close of the fall semester. The "cum laude" on their diplomas. The many people refer to as “buzzards” com/Event/EventDetails/176203 dead animal flesh. Putman will also graduates were honored during a vir- highest honor, summa cum laude, is perform valuable roles in nature. Following this program, people provide some interesting vulture tual commencement ceremony, awarded to students who have The Missouri Department of can learn more about vultures at the trivia. People can register for this hosted on the university's Facebook earned a cumulative grade point av- Conservation (MDC) invites people MDC virtual program “Superhero program, which is designed for ages page on Saturday, Dec. 19. The vir- erage (GPA) of 3.8 or above on a 4.0 to learn more about these often-mis- Vultures!” from 1-1:30 p.m. At this 5 and up, at: https://mdc-event- tual ceremony allowed the univer- scale for all courses counting toward understood birds through three vir- program, which is designed for ages web.s3licensing.com/Event/Event- sity to adhere to COVID-19 the degree. Magna cum laude is the tual programs on Feb. 27. These 5-10, MDC volunteers and staff will Details/176135 guidelines, which prohibit in-person designation for a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79, programs are the online version of explain to kids how vultures should Though these programs are free, events with more than 10 partici- and cum laude indicates a GPA of the annual Vulture Venture programs be considered as “superheroes” of registration through the links above pants. 3.2-3.49. put on by staff at MDC’s Shepherd the outdoors because of their fasci- is required to participate. Registrants Missouri S&T awards bachelor of of the Hills Conservation Center. Al- nating physical characteristics and must provide an e-mail so a program science, bachelor of arts, master of Area graduates include: Frank- though many people find vultures for the benefits they provide. Pro- link can be sent to them. All three of science and doctor of philosophy ford - Jordan Atkinson, bachelor of disgusting, these birds provide a gram presenters will share a short the above-mentioned programs will (Ph.D.) degrees. science, economics. valuable clean-up service by ridding story about how vultures help peo- include chat-based question-and-an- Missouri S&T has traditionally Silex - Anthony Grasso, bachelor the environment of dead animals. ple and will help the group “build” swer periods in which participants recognized graduates earning a of science, mechanical engineering. The vulture appreciation on Feb. a vulture that will showcase the can interact with the presenters. 27 kicks off with the “Meet a Vul- bird’s superpowers. People can reg- People can find out more about ture” online program from 10-11 ister for this program at: https://mdc- the Feb. 27 vulture programs by a.m. At this event, staff from Won- event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/E calling MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills ders of Wildlife (WOW) in Spring- ventDetails/176180 Hatchery Conservation Center at field will partner with Shepherd of MDC’s vulture appreciation day 417-334-4865, extension 0. the Hills staff to present “Alice,” a will conclude with “Scavengers in live captive vulture that will provide the Sky,” a virtual program from 3- Staff at MDC facilities across the people with an up-close view of 4 p.m. At this program, MDC Natu- state are holding virtual programs. A these beneficial birds. WOW staff ralist Bryon Putman will discuss the listing of these can be found at will answer questions (through a live two types of vultures found in Mis- mdc.mo.gov/regions.

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QuincyDean’s University List released its dean's list for the Fall 2020 semes- ter. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual dean's list. In total, 361 students received the honor during the Fall 2020 semes- ter. Area students named to the list include: Bowling Green - Rebecca Griffith and Brittany Orf. Vandalia - Jayle Jennings. Personal Property 2021 Dixie VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUCTION National Roll General Municipal Election Saturday, Feb. 27 9:30 a.m. April 6, 2021 16433 Bus. 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Antiques & Collectibles: 1880’s antique ringer, old mailbox, round cheesebox, Angus Show turn 18 on or before March 10, 2021. wood tables, commode, Ideal washtubs, Victorian chair, sewing rocker, cham- Angus exhibitors led 72 entries at the If you are already registered in Pike County, your ber pot, milk can, several Pyrex bowls, spongeware pitchers, small crocks, psh 2021 Dixie National Roll of Victory registration will need to be updated if you: plow, cigar box, walnut bowls, Dasher churn, milk bottles, wood decoy, insula- (ROV) Angus Show, February 14 in tors, old jars, globe, washboards, Nascar items, sled, Johnson Bros. Old Eng- Jackson, Miss. Blake Boyd, May's Lick, have a name change or moved WITHIN Pike lish dishes, Ideal cuplicator, wood planes, clothes pin bag, Playstation 2, Atari Ky., evaluated the entries before naming County. You may have a new polling place. flashback game, croquet set, old games, Nydar shotgun sight in box, water bot- champions. tles, oil cans, more not listed. EXAR Forever Lady 98449 won sen- You may register or make changes at the Pike Crawler, Tractors & Equipment: 1990 JD 555G crawler loader, 4 way bucket ior heifer calf champion at the 2021 Dixie County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, 115 W Main, Bowl- & ripper, Ferguson TO 30 tractor - runs good, Yanmar 186 diesel tractor 540 + National Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus 1000 PTO, good tires, runs good, 6’ 3 pt. blade, 5’3 pt Brushhog, set of 3 pt. Show, Feb. 14 in Jackson, Miss. Alexis ing Green, MO. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- forks, small 3 pt. carryall, 3 pt bale mover, heavy bale spike, heat houser for Koelling, Curryville, owns the winning 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call small Ford, pickup bed trailer, few steels posts, cattle panels, gates. heifer. Photo by Will Harsh, American Trucks & Camper: 1995 Dodge 4x4 1/2 ton, 195,xxx miles, runs good, 2011 Angus Association. 573-324-2412. Ford Ranger, reg cab, 2 wheel drive, automatic, 70,xxx miles, 2000 Jayco 30’ Laura Stumbaugh, County Clerk 5th wheel camper with 2 slides. Pike County Election Authority Motorcycle & Golf Cart: 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 800, 9,9xx miles, nice bike, older Club Car golf car, runs good. Mower, Tiller & Misc.: JD Z 520 A zero turn with 645 hrs., JD 335 48” cut, hydro Missouri S&T with snowblade, Cub Cadet GTX 1054 hydro, 600 hours, JD GT 235 48” hydro snowblade & chains, Craftsman reartine tiller; Craftsman mulching mower, yard cart, blower, hedge trimmers, Reece hitch, car ramps, 4 wheeler ramps & Announces chains. Tools & Misc.: Workbench, rolling tool boxes, tool cabinets, bench grinders, vises, laser level, drill press, drills, 18v DeWalt drill, Porter Cable sawzall, Lin- coln AC 225 welder, shop vacs, Wagner painter, 3/4” socket set, lots of MissouriHonor University List of Science wrenches, sockets, ratchets, metric & SAE, drill bits, hole saws, curting wheels, and Technology announces the snap ring pliers, compression tester, electrical testers, C clamps, hammers, im- names of students who made the pact sockets, crescent wrenches, pipe wrenches, 3 ton floor jack, jack stands, honor list for the fall 2020 semester. car ramps, chain hoist, 800 watt power inverter, power washer, allen wrenches, To be included on the honor list, grease guns, lifting straps, log chains, 30’ extension ladder, new 1/4 + 3/8 cable, students must have carried a mini- creepers, post drivers, large amount of hand tools, new 100’ water hose, 4-10’ mum of 12 hours and had grade treated 2x8s, large amount of hardware & misc. tools. point averages of 3.2 or above out Auctioneer’s Note: Very Large Sale - Many misc. items not listed. Come to of a possible 4.0. spend the day. Trucks, tractors & equipment sells at noon. Equipment from Area students named were: local estate. Bowling Green - Lane Floyd, com- If you have health concerns bring your own PPE & Practice Social Dis- puter engineering, junior; Blaine tancing. Hunt, electrical engineering, junior. Elsberry - Trevor Anthony, engi- Local Estate & Property Of Others neering, junior. TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK WITH PROPER ID • Frankford - Jordan Atkinson, LUNCH WILL BE SERVED • NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS economics, senior; Jason Love, STATEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE PRECEDE OVER PRINTED MATERIAL computer science, sophomore. www.harlowauctions.com Martinsburg - Christina Arens, chemistry, junior. Vandalia - Taryn Adam, geology and geophysics, senior. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE Classifieds Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 • Page 7 All classified ads are payable in advance. 30-cents per word, $3 minimum. Deadline: Monday at noon. 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Nathan Kohl Nathan Kohl Joins NECAC As IT Specialist North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) President and Chief Executive Officer Don Patrick has announced the hiring of Nathan Kohl of Vandalia as IT Spe- “One day I heard from Floyd [Patterson]. He needed a fast-sparring partner. A cialist. CSB Donates Server guy who could take a punch and fight back. Would I care to join his camp? Would Kohl will work with NECAC IT Community State Bank has donated a server to Pike-Lincoln Tech Center. Car- I? I jumped at the chance. It wasn’t just the money, though $15 a day plus three Operations Director Kevin Stum- men Gamm, vice president, is pictured donating the server to Dennis Hale from square meals mean a lot when you’re in a hole.” Sherman Overton Jr. wrote for an baugh to manage the agency’s tech- Pike-Lincoln Tech Center. The bank encourages other businesses to donate used unidentified sports magazine before Floyd Patterson’s rematch against Sonny Lis- nology and computer systems, equipment to Pike-Lincoln Tech, even if they believe the used equipment is trash, ton. provide technical support for com- PLTC can usually find a use for it. abeth attended the Brittania compe- puter operatingsystems as well as tition during his match and more. software, hardware and networking. GLOVE “And I also tell them about the “We welcome Nathan to the Continued from front page time I got an audience with Pope NECAC team,” Patrick said. “He On-line edition available at Pius XII in Rome. It was while I was has strong abilities that will allow and fight back,” Sherman wrote. a member of the Golden Gloves him to work with NECAC’s vast “Would I care to join his camp? team.” computer network.” Would I! I jumped at the chance. It But he focused more attention on “I like working at NECAC be- thepeoplestribune.com wasn’t just the money, though $15 a his youth club members and his own cause it gives me a chance to work day plus three square meals mean a children in his writing. for an agency that helps those in lot when you’re in ahole.” He wrote of teaching the Vandalia need ,” Kohl said. Patterson would go on to reign “youngsters” to develop themselves Kohl is a 2009 graduate of Van- Do you have headaches, neck or twice as the World Heavyweight into more than just boxers but also to Far High School and attended Pike- Champion (1956-59 and 1960-62). become good citizens. Lincoln Technical Center. He has back pain? Do you have pain or He was the first heavyweight to re- A lesson just as valuable today. business world experience working gain the championship after losing it. “I love these kids and would do in IT. numbness going down your leg Patterson earned a 55-8 profes- anything for them. There are about sional record and fought other greats 25 of them, ranging in age from five or arm? If so, we can help! such as Sonny Liston and to 16,” he wrote. “I want to do every- Make the right choice - Muhammed Ali. Unfortunately, Pat- thing I can for ‘my’ kids. The people terson lost against both fighters. in Vandalia feel the same way. They Choose Advance Physical Therapy Attempting to win the champi- have been just wonderful. They got onship title a third time, he went 12 behindmy project the minute I got rounds with Ali in 1965. Ali battered the club rolling, donating what they Patterson throughout the matchup could in money and equipment.” before the referee finally stopped the In the Vandalia Area Historical fight. Society’s book, Debbie Ray also Patterson wasn’t the only famous spoke with one of Sherman and boxer Sherman sparred. Martha’s six children, Tony. He also stepped into the ring with “Tony said he was proud of his fa- the longest reigning World Light- ther,” Ray wrote. “his father taught Heavyweight Champion of all time him boxing and fighting were not to – Archie Moore. be used as tools of aggression.” Of those famous sparring partners, Ultimately, Sherman’s youth club it was perhaps other points in Over- never further developed as support ton’s boxing career and life which he for the project slowed despite his en- held more highly. thusiasm. Overton wrote about a youth club While there is no telling what di- he started in Vandalia (an idea he got rection Sherman’s boxing career from a friend in St. Louis) at his own might have taken had he returned as residence and later the old Lincoln planned, his impact on the commu- School. nity and surrounding area is felt “’Hey, Sherman,’ [members of a today. Facilities such as the Eastern Treating All Of Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Needs youth club] say with admiration. Missouri Family YMCA would have ‘Did you really spar with Archie surely been frequentedby the retired Moore?’ Sure, I tell them.” boxer. It’s there were Sherman quickly 710 BUS. HWY. 61 • Bowling Green • 573-324-6079 detoured from speaking of the boxers Perhaps someday, the area will see he’s faced to the famous people he another Golden Glove emerge and met through his skills and hard work. follow in Overton’s footsteps. He told them of how Queen Eliz- Special supplement to The People’s Tribune February 23, 2021

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We salute the National FFA Organization for continuing to make a Orf positive impact in the lives of Construction our students by developing 15181 Pike 313 their leadership skills through Bowling Green agricultural education 324-3552 THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE • SALUTING NATIONAL FFA WEEK - Bowling Green High School Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 • Page 2

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Members of the Bowling Green FFA Chapter share a photo last week in their official dress. President’s Perspective Evan Meyer I am Evan Meyer, and I am currently the President of the Bowling Green easy by any measurement; I have had my fair share of stressful days. All FFA Chapter. My journey throughout the last four years has been unique the hard work is worth it to see the excitement on members' faces at meet- and exciting. I didn't view myself as a farmer, so I was not sure FFA was ings and other events. I am grateful to have an excellent group of officers the right organization for me; however, I soon learned that FFA encom- and advisors to serve alongside. No one can lead a chapter by themselves, passes more than just farming and livestock. As I began attending chapter and we do a great job working together as a team. Engaging with members events, I started admiring the chapter officers. All of them were strong lead- from all different backgrounds and experiences is my favorite activity. Even ers with a passion for FFA; I knew I wanted to become an officer. Now that though I may serve in this leadership position, I still find I learn more from I am President, the excitement I have for FFA has only increased. I strive my members than they learn from me. I am truly blessed to serve as Presi- to serve as a role model to our younger members and enthrall them about dent, and I hope to serve as an inspiration to others so that they may strive their potential within our cherished organization. Serving in this role is not to reach their ultimate potential. National FFA Meetings Hunter DeTienne A typical meeting for us has about new news like upcoming been to is probably our broomball The broomball meeting is my fa- convention changed this year; we come in to the events. Now we talk a bit and do an game meeting that we have one time vorite because every student has a ag building with mask on, we try to activity if they have one and now we a year. We have a good long meet- chance to go out and play a game social distance as much as we can go home to do it again in a month . ing then we go out to the small en- that is fun and worthwhile in my due to covid this year. gine shop and we clean up and we opinion. Megan We talk about old news and then My favorite meeting that I have have a broomball game. Niemeyer Reporter’s National convention is a time that any FFA member looks for- ward to. perspective To a lot of members it’s the most exciting event you can par- ticipate in through FFA. I was Emma Craig, Repoter lucky enough to go my freshman Last spring, when COVID-19 for their accomplishments in any begin the video. When everything couraging moments throughout the year of high school and I can attest cancelled contests, school, and state way we could give it. was approved, I was able to upload year, but hopefully the virtual ban- to those claims. Unlike most trips convention, I began wondering what At the end of May, I settled on an the video to YouTube and Facebook, quet was able to showcase what we I’ve gone on through school, banquet was going to look like. idea, a video recognizing member where you can still find it at Bowl- were able to accomplish in the year. When chapter officer interviews achievements with the familiarity of ing Green FFA Virtual Banquet going to Indiana through FFA has came around and I was elected re- opening and closing ceremonies. All 2019-20 - YouTube. As we move toward the next ban- been the highlight of my educa- porter for the 2020-21 school year, officers on the 2019-20 team It ended up being ten minutes quet, we hope we will be able to re- tion career because there are more the real thinking began. It was clear thought it was a great idea, so I set long, but that is just a fraction of the vert to the original set up. If this opportunities to show what your that the standard approach to our to work. I began by making a usual two and a half hours chapter cannot be done, however, I will be chapter stands for. chapter banquet was not going to slideshow presentation, which took banquet usually takes. It was far sure to approach banquet with fresh When you walk around the work. Even though most spring longer than I care to admit. from the usual celebration of mem- ideas and an open mind in order that convention hall in full official events had been cancelled, our Then I was able to splice together ber and chapter accomplishments all will know the joys and discom- dress you represent your chapter members still deserved recognition audio of opening ceremonies to throughout the year. There were dis- forts of this 2020-21 FFA year. and you see other members with their jackets on from all 50 states and Puerto Rico. You meet new Career development events people and make new friends be- cause you all have at least one thing in common, FFA. FFA is an amazing base to grow a lifelong Katie Houchins friendship from, I myself still talk Career Development Events team that you’ve already worked age anybody in FFA to participate in very fun and important experience to a friend I have from Alabama (CDE’s), more commonly known as with and have a bond with. a contest team. Contests are truly a within a chapter. that I met at the National Conven- contest, teams in FFA are a big part When practicing for parliamen- tion. of a chapter. tary procedure we normally run CDE’s allow members to be in- through a meeting. It is very impres- It’s an amazing experience for volved in their chapter. They also sive to look at where the team is at personal growth and learning op- allow members to make friends with after a few meetings and compare it portunities. I was very lucky to others in and outside of their chap- to your very first meeting. Dempsey have the opportunity to see my ter. Not only are CDE’s a big part of sister perform with the National a chapter, but they are a big part of Many start a contest team with FFA Band. She absolutely loved it my experience in FFA. It is one of very basic or minimal knowledge of and says that it was the highlight the coolest things to go into a com- the contest, and by the end of the of her music career. petition not knowing how you and contest season you can see how Construction your team will do, and coming out much your knowledge on that sub- Remodeling, siding, One day I hope that I too will with first place. ject has grown. One of the really cool things roofs, concrete, fences, be able to experience playing with As a freshman I participated in about contest teams is that at a com- decks, sheds and fellow members that are amazing conduct of chapter meetings. Con- petition, you can meet other people individuals and musicians. I duct has greatly helped me under- that are in your contest. It’s easy to new construction highly recommend any FFA mem- stand how meetings work. My team find someone with a common inter- ber to apply for the trip because and I really enjoyed conduct, and est, and make friends. FREE ESTIMATES it’s a once in a life time opportu- the majority of the team is partici- Myself and many others have Paid For By nity that you can’t forget. pating in parliamentary procedure made good friends at contest com- “Chad Perkins4Missouri, Allen Ebers, Treasurer” this year. It is very fun to have a petitions. I would definitely encour- Robert 324-2020

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Carson Schwenk This year's BBQ was a change for option didn’t change as much, all of us as we all expected. desserts and drinks were an option With the pandemic we needed to for everyone. Instead of having stu- figure out a way that we could have dents bring in an assortment of it, with staying inside the safety desserts, we had ice cream to give guidelines. This year, we had a out and for drinks we had sealed bot- drive-thru with the option to walk-in tles of various kinds. and takeout. Unlike last year, there My experience with this year's was no inside dining, but the option barbecue was better than I expected was there to sit outside at tables that it to be due to the pandemic and all were separated to maintain the the guidelines we needed to follow. guidelines. Like usual, when we The community played a huge role opened up the drive-thru and the in this as well, buying tickets and front doors, the work started imme- supporting BG FFA was a huge fac- diately. tor that I can’t thank them enough We had an assortment of mem- for, but during my time in the drive- bers assigned to a job that would suit thru rushing back and forth between them. I had the job of working the vehicles, everyone was so calm and Area V FFA Leadership Conference drive-thru. There was a small obsta- understanding of this new task we cle at the beginning of the day, but were doing in order to get them their Callie Bailey Evan Meyer, the Bowling Green food, even though we had to go back This FFA year has been challenging for our usual conferences such as Green Hand Conference and Area IV Leadership FFA President quickly had an idea and forth between tasks and vehi- Conference due to covid. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to have a Green Hand Conference this year because of covid. How- that we all stuck to for the rest of the cles, the community was so respect- ever, that did not stop us from having an Area IV Leadership Conference with covid restrictions this year in September. Instead night and with that, it made the ful and patient with us and I can’t of Bowling Green FFA hosting the conference we were able to meet at the Pike County Fair grounds where we were outdoors evening go smoother. The carry-out thank them enough for that. so we could socially distance and wear masks. At Area IV Leadership Conference, you get to make connections with other FFA members in your area. The Area IV officers plan this conference where we talk about all the leadership opportunities State Fair there are in FFA. In the past years I have gone, we have made goals for our SAE and leadership skills for the following FFA year. Abbie Waddell The Missouri State Fair is the hams, and bacon at the Missouri highlight of mine and many other State Fair. Each of them taught me members' summers! The fair takes many life lessons. Through each place in August in Sedalia, Missouri. project it has taught me many skills, It is the last show of the summer. It such as time management, making shows all the hard work and prepa- sure all my projects are ready when ration that members have put into fair season comes around. Also ex- junior perspective their projects. At the Missouri State hibiting at the Missouri State Fair, it Fair you can exhibit anything from has helped me learn better ways to Bailey Graves vegetables to a woodshop or any- care for my livestock. Showing live- As a high school junior I got to do so. ganization really seem to be thing from a country cured ham or stock at the state fair has allowed me a lot of new opportunities in This year COVID-19 has where I belong. many different breeds of livestock. to meet many new people. Some are FFA. I’ve been attending the fair since I my closest friends. I believe that changed how some things look, was three years old. Growing up I every member should attend the I got an interview to be an of- but my Ag classes haven’t watched both my brother and sister Missouri State Fair and take advan- ficer of my FFA chapter. I was changed much at all because Ag Craig E. show, it has always been a goal of tage of its many opportunities. There excited to have a bigger role in is always important. Knowing mine to be an exhibitor. Since then is truly something for everyone at the organization that has given I’m in something so timeless I’ve gone on to show pigs, goats, the Missouri State Fair! me so many opportunities. I in- has made me feel like I’ve Bowen LLC terviewed and was given the made really good choices to FFA As A Senior position of chapter secretary. prepare me for the future as my Which has helped me learn a senior year grows nearer. CPA’s Jonah Jones lot of time management and I’m hoping to get to be an 14 N. Court Being in FFA as a senior is an exquisite a better chance of receiving them since leadership skills. I also got to officer again next year and take Bowling Green experience. there is less competition. The best part of move into higher level FFA at least two Ag classes too, be- There are so many opportunities within FFA though is learning to become a leader. classes. This year I am in Food cause these classes and this or- 324-2343 the FFA chapter. I took a year off from Not only in school but in our community. science, Ag Design 2, and Ag being in FFA and I regret it exponentially FFA has made me a better person and construction. All of these now. I lost out on ample opportunities such showed me how to be successful after I classes I have really enjoyed as a State Degree and holding an FFA of- graduate high school. spending time in and continue ficer position. There several positive things Quentin still about being in FFA my senior year. I am able to fill out my proficiency to run it for state and get a chance to receive an Dawson’s Henderson award for it. Another enormous perk to Boland being in FFA is the number of scholarship opportunities that are available to us sen- Dump iors. Chevrolet There is a general application that you Collision center can fill out that automatically registers you 605 E. Champ Clark Dr. for hundreds of national scholarships by 1212 Bus. Hwy. 61 S. 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Bowling Green FFA Chapter get the topic. even so the Bowling Green FFA pened to be quarantined at home over Then for our pecans we actually get opportunity to participate in Fall The topic of the speech was Chapter was still able to have our typ- the two weeks that sales were going them from a family operated business Public Speeches. “How can a FFA Member Agvocate ical fruit sale. on. called King Hill Farms Inc., that of Normally these speeches are held After Graduation?” We had to wear Our sales started on Nov. 13 and Even with some of our customers which is located in Brunswick. in person and you present your our official dress and had to ZOOM lasted till Nov. 30. But not only did choosing to shop online their purchase Obviously we don’t get our fruits speech to a panel of judges. These on a call to another AG teacher we use tickets, Bowling Green FFA was still able to be tied to a student for locally, they originate in many differ- speeches are over various topics re- within the area. The ZOOM call was offered an alternative due to the delivery. Everything we sell in our ent states. But we actually get them all lating to AG and FFA. recorded and sent to other advisors COVID-19 pandemic. fruit sales we tend to get rather locally, from a fruit broker named Rick Chris- This year’s topics consisted of and judges to be judged. Although We offered customers the choice to or from Missouri, with the exception tian, and have been for the past 28 topics ranging from Missouri Pork my speech did not advance on from purchase products of their choosing of our actual fruits. We get all of our years. This year we had 132 willing Producers to Missouri Pet Breeders. area, I was still thankful for the op- electronically. This option was for meat from Woods Smoked Meats Inc, FFA members come together and This year I had the opportunity to portunity to discuss a topic that is those who either did not feel comfort- all our chocolates from Bankheads, make a sale of over $40,000 worth of able leaving their homes or as a way and our peanuts from Feeders Grain our profits. participate in the Missouri Young important to me. junior perspective Assistant Bailey Graves Officer As a high school junior I got a lot ship skills. Knowing I’m in something so of new opportunities in FFA. I also got to move into higher timeless has made me feel like I’ve level FFA classes. This year I am in made really good choices to prepare Jackson Hughes I got an interview to be an officer Food science, Ag Design 2, and Ag me for the future as my senior year Hi my name is Jackson Hughes I officer from running meetings to of my FFA chapter. I was excited to construction. All of these classes I grows nearer. am one of many assistant officers teaching the younger kids. So they have a bigger role in the organiza- have really enjoyed spending time belonging to the Bowling Green become successful members of the tion that has given me so many op- in and continue to do so. This year I’m hoping to get to be an officer FFA Chapter. chapter. portunities. I interviewed and was COVID-19 has changed how some again next year and take at least two I think that it is something impor- Although you do not have to be given the position of chapter secre- things look, but my ag classes ag classes too, because these classes tant to do and a great experience, I an assistant officer prior to becom- tary. Which has helped me learn a haven’t changed much at all because and this organization really seem to have had a good time while being an ing an officer it is a great experience lot of time management and leader- Ag is always important. be where I belong. assistant officer. My sophomore that I highly recommend to all of the year was when I became an assistant newer students just joining FFA. officer and it has really helped me There is a lot of great ag advisors County Fair understand more for when I become and senior officers that I think can an actual officer. agree with me that it is a good expe- Jackson Hughes I am in my sophomore year of rience to have. It also looks better highschool and I hope to become an when the president is looking for of- My name is Jackson Hughes demolition derby, and the tractor the bigger things we have in a officer at the end of this year. You ficers that they can see that you have and I want to tell you about our pull. Now I know it might sound long time. The demo derby was can learn a lot of responsibility previously been an assistant officer. Pike County Fair. There is so like a bunch of redneck things packed last year and so was the when becoming an assistant officer, much that goes on at our county but until you experience it you concert. It was about the biggest and it will really help your further It shows that you do show real in- fair, it is definitely one of those don't know what you are miss- fair we've had in a long while journey throughout your highschool terest in the chapter and that you are times that you will never get ing. Now there are a lot of great and it was spectacular. FFA career. There is definitely a lot willing to help out when it comes to bored during fair week. I ride people behind every year's fair to learn when it comes to being an the effort you have to put forth. horses and I always look forward such as the the people on the fair to riding at the fair, it is a great board and even the people in the Bowling experience and you can be re- FFA and 4-H. 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Third row: Tyler Jarrett, Ethan Truetken, Robbie Lucas, Monday, Feb. 22 Noon - Food for America Lucas Martin, Jason Hoehn, Deacon Mitchell, Caragan Lockard, Holden Straube, Lily Crosson, Emily Oakes, Angel Bryant, •• •• and Logan Dalrymple. Fourth row: Derek Illy, Jayden Baker, Stephen Henderson, Zayne Lunsford, Dylan Horstmeier, Daniel 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Harvey, Zakk Eivins, Will Clark, Andy Jolly, Estelle Clark, and Arcada McCulley. •• •• Cornhole Tournament Dress up Day - “‘Merica Day” Tuesday, Feb. 23 6:30 P.M. - FFA Olympics •• •• Dress up Day - Friday, Feb. 26 •• •• “Texas Tuesday” Dress up Day - 6:30 P.M. “Blue and Gold Day” MyMy name is Logan Favorite Hall and I live FFA Memory My name is Macy Weitkamp and would it be and what sound would it Greenhand Evening 7-8 A.M. in the outskirts of Paynesville, MO I am a junior at Clopton High make?” It was the pick-me-up that on a small farm. School. I have been in FFA since my all us nervous freshmen needed. Wednesday, Feb. 24 Farmers’ Breakfast This is my fourth year in FFA and Freshman year and my favorite And, after we embarrassed our- •• •• have enjoyed every minute of it! My memory is from Officer Interviews selves, we got to stay in the room favorite memory from FFA was my for the 2019-2020 school year. I was with all the people who were already sophomore year when I qualified for running for an officer position for interviewed. There, they told us state in dairy cattle. This was some- what would be my sophomore year what animals they picked and the thing that my team and I had worked and the interview process was so sounds they made. I have never all season for, and we finally accom- much fun. Yes, it was nerve racking, laughed so hard with that many plished our goal. but at the very end of the interview, amazing people Calynn Lockard asked the funniest Ever since I was a little girl, I question. She asked, “If you could BY MACY WEITKAMP have enjoyed spending time on the be any two animals combined, what JUNIOR farm with my dad and grandpa. I used to always get excited to go feed My name is Holden Straube and I and I like to be involved in it. FFA is a the bottle calves, ride in the tractor, am a sophomore at Clopton High fun organization to do. Some of the make trips to St. Louis in the semi, School. My favorite organization to be fun activities we do include contests, and most of all making memories involved in is FFA. traveling for contests, meeting activi- that will last forever. I have been involved in FFA since ties, and Barnwarming. FFA is an or- I joined FFA because I love being I was a freshman. Between both sides ganization I strongly recommend on the farm. Being on the farm has of my family, there are two century highschoolers do. taught me how to work for what I farms still operated by members of my want and to work until the job is family. BY HOLDEN STRAUBE done. For those who are going to Agriculture is very important to me SOPHOMORE join FFA or are considering joining, Hello my name is Brooklyn at times. When it got cold at a meet, I highly encourage it! Kaimann and I am a freshman at Ellie Beauchamp ,Emily Oaks, and I FFA has brought me out of my Clopton High School. One of my fa- would wrap up in a blanket together comfort zone and allowed me to do vorite FFA memories is from trap sea- because we were so cold. Also at our so many things that I never thought son. I had a lot of fun with my friends last meet at west Quincy we went to I would have the opportunity to do. and I had fun shooting. Texas RoadHouse to celebrate our You get the chance to go on trips and success. We had a lot of fun shooting meet so many new people. FFA is Practice was fun because after we and eating. Trap season is one of my 2020-21 Junior Officers the best and I highly recommend would go and get breakfast and we favorite things in FFA. Pictured are members of the Clopton FFA Junior Officer Team, from left: Nevaeh joining it. learned a lot. Also at meets we would BY BROOKLYN KAIMANN Ricks, secretary; Clayton Eddy, president; Chase Hall, vice president; and Brooklyn BY LOGAN HALL watch each other shoot and keep score FRESHMAN Kaimann, treasurer. SENIOR Malinmor Magruder Miller Ag Service McDingerz 1 Industrial Drive Hunt Limestone Bowling Green Sports Bar Frankford 573-470-0101 & Grill Club Bowling Green Ashley 313 W. Outer Road Hwy. WW Silex Eolia 324-3366 Have a great week area FFA members! Troy 485-2030 THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE • SALUTING NATIONAL FFA WEEK - Clopton High School Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 • Page 7 Favorite Memory My name is Deacon Mitchell and taught me gun safety and I have I am a junior at Clopton High made a lot of good friends in the School. I have been in FFA for three process. I have also been able to years. I joined FFA because I wanted learn a lot more about agriculture. to be able to have good opportunities Doing contests has helped with this. to be able to work with others and I love being in FFA and I have a lot learn valuable life skills. Another of friends in it as well. It also helps reason is because I am able to shoot that I have a great advisor. trap. I have been shooting trap for 2 BY DEACON MITCHELL years and I have loved it. It has JUNIOR Howdy, my name is Logan Dal- its members. It teaches leadership rymple. I joined FFA when I was skills to those that apply themselves. just a freshman in high school. My FFA is a safe place for young high family has always been involved in school students. It's a club where all Ag and FFA and I had to continue members are accepted and all mem- the tradition. FFA has always bers unite. sparked an interest in me. BY LOGAN DALRYMPLE FFA creates good future habits for JUNIOR Advice To Future Members Being a senior in FFA, there’s a books and not procrastinating. You Clopton Officer Team lot of things that I have learned will feel less stressed when it comes Pictured are the Clopton High School FFA Officers, front row, (l-r): Kendall Smith, treasurer; Ellit Beauchamp, first vice about being in the organization. My time to do your state degrees and president; Evan Lagemann, president; Avery Hall, second vice president; and Taylor Akers, secretary. Second row: Madelyn advice to future members is quite proficiencies if you have kept up to Brune, parliamentarian; Kylie Lucas, student advisor; Macy Weitkamp, reporter; Abigail Daskalakis, historian; Cole Hunter, simple. First and foremost, pay at- date on things. Lastly, don’t be Sentinel; and Mason Street, chaplain. tention and listen to your advisor(s). afraid to try something new and get Also, don’t be afraid to ask them out of your comfort zone. You’d be questions or for help. They took that surprised at what you’re able to ac- job to help teach younger genera- complish, and you’ll also meet some tions about agriculture and they love awesome people and make good helping you. Secondly, try your best memories along the way. to stay on top of things. This in- BY EVAN LAGEMANN cludes staying on top of your record SENIOR Hello, my name is Cole Hunter opinion. As a freshman coming into and I am currently a junior at Clop- high school I was so nervous to ton High School. begin my high school career, espe- I have been involved in the Clop- cially coming into FFA. ton FFA Chapter for three years and My advice to future members counting. The National FFA Organ- coming into FFA is to be yourself ization is one like no other. Through and think outside the box. Never be my years in FFA I have met so many shy to ask questions or to give others new people and learned so many your opinion. new things. FFA has shown me so If you are looking to be more in- many qualities that I can use to pur- volved in the FFA, I encourage you sue my education in agriculture. to apply for a junior officer position. Some of which are respect, team- And never forget to have fun. Good work, kindness, leadership and pos- luck! itivity. Teamwork and positivity are BY COLE HUNTER the most important qualities in my JUNIOR Hi! My name is Madelyn Brune, going to the concert, and watching I am a sophomore in high school. I Old Dominion perform. joined FFA because it’s been in my My advice to any future FFA family’s background for awhile. I member is to be in as many activities love being involved in the chapter as you can and to just really get out and doing so many fun things with of your comfort zone and try new all my peers. things. My favorite memory of my FFA experience so far is going to the Na- BY MADELYN BRUNE tional Convention as a freshman, SOPHOMORE Clopton Trap Shooting Team Pictured are members of the Clopton High School Trap Shooting Team, front row, (l-r): Cole Hunter, Brooklyn Kaimann, Emily Oakes, Kendall Smith, Taylor Akers, Ellie Beauchamp, and Evan Lagemann. Second row: Deacon Mitchell, Robbie Lucas, Stephen Henderson, Ryan Ochs, Clayton Eddy, Mason Street, Chase Hall, and Andy Jolly. Third row: Zayne Lunsford, Ethan Truetken, Logan Dalrymple, Tyler Family Kuntz, Derek Illy, Jason Hoehn, and Jayden Baker.

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Students on the Area V Winning Team andTrap students that Shooting competed at the Northeast District Shoot and the Paul Larsen Me- morial Shoot included (from left): Clayton Heaton, Ashton Garnett, Hunter Scrogin, Adam McCurdy, and Andrew Myers. LaTrell Cayden Caldwell Parents: Chris and Stacey Caldwell What are your future plans? To attend Wright Northwest Missouri State University and major in Agriculture Business and minor Name: Latrell Wright in Animal Science or Livestock Manage- Grandparents: Charlie and Teresa ment. Wright What is your favorite FFA memory? My What are your future plans? Go to favorite FFA memory would have to be my freshmen years National FFA Convention State Tech for Medical Radiology because I got closer to a lot of the upper- What is your favorite FFA memory? classmen and it was a fun experience. Going to National Convention What is your SAE? Landscape Man- What is your SAE? Produce produc- agement Placement tion How has FFA impacted your life? FFA has helped me grow as a leader and as a How has FFA impacted your life? It person. I have learned so many skills that made high-school more fun and an easy I ca use in my life and I have overcome way to get involved. You meet people my fear of public speaking through FFA, you wouldn’t have met any other way as well as made many great memories from all over. You are a part of some- and friends. It has also led me to have a passion in agriculture and to pursue a ca- thing that is bigger than you. reer within the agriculture industry. Being involved in FFA was the best thing I did in high school.

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Annalynn Panna Connaway Name: Panna Connaway Culwell Parents: Pat and Crystal Name: Annalynn Culwell Connaway. Parents: The late Shannon What are your future plans? and Felicity Culwell Go to college. What are your future plans? What is your favorite FFA Attend the University of Missouri- memory? National FFA Con- Columbia Ashton Garnett Stephen Clayton Heaton Parents: Deanna Nolan (Scott Otis), vention. What is your favorite FFA Name: Clayton Heaton What is your SAE? Tending memory? 2020 Barnwarming Ashley Garnett What are your future plans? Achieve Parents: Lorrie and James Heaton to my cattle. What is your SAE? Crop pro- Goodman a two-year degree from State Technical What are your future plans? To How has FFA impacted your duction Name: Stephen Goodman College for diesel mechanics. Then I pursue HVAC at State Tech life? I made a lot of memories How has FFA impacted your plan to run my own auto/diesel repair Parents: Christopher Goodman What is your favorite FFA mem- while attending the FFA activi- life? I have made lots of friends shop right after. What are your future plans? To ory? Tying for first in area for trap ties. and memories What is your favorite FFA memory? join the military for 6 years, then get 2020 Barnwarming out and go weld for a living. shooting. What is your SAE? Agricultural Me- What is your SAE? Beef produc- chanics- Placement What is your favorite FFA mem- How has FFA impacted your life? ory? The PBR Event in St. Louis tion and placement FFA has shown me that even at such a What is your SAE? Working at How has FFA impacted your life? young age, you're still able to achieve Dairy Queen It’s taught me to go out of my comfort what many adults think is impressive. It How has FFA impacted your life? zone in order to succeed in life and helps with communication skills, work the classroom. ethic, and time management. It has helped me manage my money. Hickerson MFA Bienhoff Center Agri-Service Funeral Shoe Repair 411 W. State Locker 116 N. Court Bowling Green & Troy Homes L.C Vandalia Perry - 401 Salling St. Bowling Green www.c-s-b.com 324-3688 594-6415 565-3523 Service Member FDIC Center - 400 S. Public 267-3613 Dennis McMillen, Laddonia - 203 S. 5th St. owner Cole Waters 373-5331 Vandalia - 100 Gaslight Rd. 267-3343 Chiropractic Funeral 594-2223 Center, LLC Home 201 S. Main 301 N. Main 500 S. Main Vandalia Vandalia Vandalia Have A Great Week 594-2663 594-6448 594-2125 Van-Far FFA Members Service & Supply 217 S. Main Cooperative Vandalia 2424 Audrain Rd. 557 594-2288 Rusty Strother, agent Vandalia • 594-6421 THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE • SALUTING NATIONAL FFA WEEK - Van-Far High School Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 • Page 9 Van-Far FFA Chapter

bradley tyler trenton harvey Michael Allen schambach lower Name: Bradley Harvey Name: Michael Allen Name: Tyler Schambach Parents: Rodney Harvey, Carrie Parents: Tony Allen Parents: Mike and Carol Scham- Name: Trenton Lower bach Parents: Tony and Candice Harvey What are your future plans? At- What are your future plans? To Lower What are your future plans? To be tend State Tech to be a technician work and stay in touch with friends What are your future plans? To a diesel mechanic What is your favorite FFA mem- What is your favorite FFA mem- go to college What is your favorite FFA mem- ory? PBR What is your favorite FFA mem- ory? Helping with the FFA BBQ and ory? Working in construction What is your SAE? Helping my working in the greenhouse ory? In-person Scavenger Hunt What is your SAE? Working with What is your SAE? Helping my What is your SAE? I worked con- father with construction my dad and raising pigs dad with trucks struction with my dad. How has FFA impacted your life? How has FFA impacted your life? How has FFA impacted your life? How has FFA impacted your life? Taught me people skills and the im- FFA has pushed me beyond my com- It taught me patients with Mr. Stue- It has made me a better person. portance of agriculture. fort zone by making new friends and dle. teaching me responsibility

rebecca moore We believe We in experiences. Believe Our shooting. They then went on to com- Name: Rebecca Moore students have experienced many pete at the district level. This year we Parents: Alan and Paula Moore once in a lifetime of a trips through had many students shooting a perfect What are your future plans? My our chapter. 25 for the first time at trapshooting future plans include attending Mis- Some of those trips included State events! souri State University and I plan to FFA Camp, National FFA Conven- Clayton Heaton (senior), Ashton major in Elementary Education. tion, and the HYPE and HYMAX Garnett (senior), Hunter Scrogin (ju- What is your favorite FFA mem- academy. Although, this year looked nior), Adam McCurdy (junior), and ory? My favorite FFA memory is a little different for trips, students Andrew Myers (freshman) were the having the opportunity to attend the still made the most of the opportuni- group of young men that competed National Convention and having the ties by participating in the activities at the Area V trap shoot and then opportunity to be an FFA Officer for in a virtual format. went on to compete at the state shoot. the past three years. We had four members of our What is your SAE? My SAE in- chapter participate in a virtual Fall Thinking cludes raising cattle. Public speaking event, two students How has FFA impacted your life? participate in Virtual Show-Me Sum- outside FFA has made a huge impact on my mit (replacement for FFA Camp), as life, FFA brought me out of my shell well as the entire chapter had to op- the barn! Spare Time and provided for a lot of memories portunity to experience National FFA National FFA Week to look back at after high school. Convention on a virtual level. After four years of FFA I was able to This year we had FFA members make many new friends and gain life participate in many different commu- experience. nity service events, such as continu- Bowl & Grill ing our Adopt-A-Highway efforts 1201 Hwy. P this fall. This includes cleaning a Vandalia 2.67 mile stretch of roadway in front of the school. We also had a few stu- 594-2165 dents volunteer to help deliver meals for the Mexico Senior Center each Monday. This program allows for the students to interact with the commu- nity. 1555 W. Hwy. 54 During this time, students have delivered over 250 meals to mem- Vandalia bers of Laddonia, Farber, and Van- dalia. 594-6430 We believe in career development. This year we have high hopes for our We Support The CDE and LDE contests, as we al- Chad Wallace ready have members studying hard! Van-Far FFA Outside of contests, we have our PIONEER trapshooting team. Our trapshooting Chapter! team competed throughout the fall in various trap shoots around the area. SEED There were several first year trap- shooters, so this provided for a great learning experience for all involved. Vandalia Barnwarming 2020-21 This year our trap shoot team re- The 2020 Barnwarming king and queen were Latrell Wright and Annalynn Cul- ceived first place at Area V Trap- 573-470-2510 well. Member/Advisors Talk FFA Have A Wallace, Grade 9 students I have met have been statement of the first paragraph Jay “I was excited to have the op- passionate agriculturalists who of the FFA Creed. Becoming an Great portunity to show my steer at the have rose to any occasion to meet agriculture-education teacher, I Northeast District FFA Expo this goals that Mr. Stuedle and I had am invested in the future of agri- Wilburn National past summer. It allowed me to set for them, regardless of the sit- culture by educating our future make new friends in FFA that uation. I hope that they can learn leader and agriculturalists. I be- will last a lifetime. from this past year that change is lieve this chapter is one that is 573-473-0788 FFA Ashlee Waddell not always easy, but it is neces- rich in history and deep with Chapter Advisor sary in order to adapt and move community support. Starting of Week! “Due to COVID-19, we’re forward. Being an agriculture ed- my fourth year, as well as adding going to move this event to a vir- ucator, I get the pleasure of see- a second instructor, I wanted to tual platform…” is something I ing youth development and goals keep with the same traditions, but have heard over, and over achieved at an up-close, more add our own spin to activities and throughout the last year. Starting personal level. I have enjoyed events. This year we were also my third-year teaching at a new getting to know all of the stu- faced with battling COVID-19 school, with those conditions, dents and their individual pas- and how to incorporate activities was not the ideal situation. I was sions this year and am looking and events that were safe yet en- excited to join the Van-Far Fam- forward to seeing them grow and gaging for our students. Going Scott Hanson ily this past July. Van-Far FFA is achieve their own personal into the year, the chapter officers, #4 Indistrial Drive - Vandalia a chapter that is deeply rooted in goals.” Ms. Waddell, and myself set Cell 573-721-1670 tradition and has the community Blaise Stuedle many goals for the chapter this support that is needed for a suc- Chapter Advisor year. With our goals in mind, we Vandalia Office 573-828-4587 cessful chapter. These are two “I believe in the future of agri- have set out to continue the great [email protected] things I find to be the most im- culture…” as the freshmen traditions at Van-Far High School albsmeyerelectric.com portant aspects of a chapter. The learned this year, is the opening with Van-Far FFA.”

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FFA Officers are excited to start off the year with big and exciting plans!

The 2020-2021 Silex FFA Officer Team

FFA church is a great way to kick off the annual National FFA Week.

Kylee Dameron excited to be show- FFA members are enjoying staying warm by the fire during the FFA Hayride. FFA members are hard at work judging various cuts of meat. ing at the American Royal. Hickerson ARAGIOLA Shoe CenTRAl B Repair Hardware Bowling Green 324-3688 elevAToR2244 Hwy. E & Lumber Silex #1 Cuivre Street Silex 573-384-5235 Silex Banking 384-5216 Co. 20 S. 2nd St. ~ Silex Have A Great Week Lincoln County Farmers 384-5221 Area FFA Chapters

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LOUISIANA’S MIDDLE SCHOOL FFA This is the second year for the ice projects. Louisiana FFA Middle School Pro- Students wrote Christmas cards gram. to local nursing homes in the hopes There are 24 seventh and eighth- to spread some Christmas cheer. grade students within the chapter. The middle school students are ac- They have monthly meetings very tively involved in National FFA similar to the high school and serve Week and have plans to celebrate the community through small serv- alongside the high school students.

Louisiana FFA Chapter 2020-21 The Louisiana FFA Chapter was excited to welcome new faces into the organization this year. We welcomed a total of 17 new Greenhand degree recipients to the chapter. Pictured, front row, (l-r): Sonny Picone (reporter), Jaidyn Wommack (vice president), Alexis Ince (rreasurer), and Lindsey O'Hara (advisor). Second row: Ally Ince, De'Prisha Chatman, Kolton Anderson, Brandon Elliot, Alex Dzierwa, Emilee Hoskins, Kylee Chatman, Kyleigh Slater, and Avery Elliot. Third row: Lizzy Ince, Harley Norvell, Cole Chidster, Kolten Anderson, Jillian Booth, Brylin Stewart, Mason Howland, and Emily Powell. Fourth row: Jordan Luck, William Hoskins, William Murry, Johnny Picone, Sheldon Silvey, and Alli Jenkins. Not pictured: Kamryn Gloe (secretary), Caitlyn Gloe (president), Anna Elder (sentinel), Anna Ince, Brady Fisher, Caden Stark, Delaney Poyser, Hanna Blackmore, Jacob St.Clair, Jamie Scencenbaugh, Kaiden Rest, Kenny McCormick, Matthew Capstick, Tommy Black, Trevor House, and Will Sheppard. IVING ACK G B Louisiana Food Pantry. The stu- dents purchased an entire carload of fresh food goods for those in the community.

In addition to purchasing the fresh food items, the officer team decided to have a can food drive. In competition form between the high school and middle school, there were over 150 non-perish- Katie Wallace able food items collected. The high school FFA members won the competition and received an ice cream party at their monthly FFA meeting.

The Louisiana FFA members experienced “Living to Serve” firsthand during the National FFA Convention National Day of Serv- ice. 12 members passed out food of various types to the members of the community. Students helped Pictured are members of the Louisiana FFA Chapter who helped to organize organize food that was donated, food donated by the community. carried food out to cars, and got to BY PRESIDENT CAITLYN GLOE tion and the Missouri FFA Associ- know those who serve our com- The Louisiana FFA Chapter re- ation. munity tirelessly. They appreciate ceived a $300 dollar grant from the Students used the money to pur- the Louisiana Food Pantry for al- Missouri Farmers Cares organiza- chase apples and potatoes for the lowing us to volunteer. Collier Family Funeral Bowling Green Home D301 rGeorgiaug Louisiana Troy Louisiana www.c-s-b.com 754-4800 Member FDIC 754-4551 Danica Bryant C. Tom Hickerson Lynn’s Shoe Heritage Backer 319 Georgia Repair House Louisiana Bowling Green Louisiana 754-5017 324-3688 754-4020

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Pictured are Louisiana Middle School FFA members. Have a great week, Louisiana FFAers!