The Enterprise Pilot Club is hosting its annual Civic Night reception to honor the newly chosen Man, Woman, and Youth of the Year for 2022.
The event is Thursday night at the First Baptist Church of Enterprise in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Woman of the Year nominees are Heather Jones, Stacy Thames, Kimberly Hoobler, and Sonya Wheeler Rich.
Man of the Year nominees are James Tarbox, Jason Berry Thames, and Rodrick Caldwell.
Youth of the Year nominees are Celesia Page, Ella Hogan, Emily Turner, Faith Lett, Arianna Johnson, and Tyler Mitchell.
Heather JonesThe OSCAR Club nominated Heather Jones, who has lived in Enterprise since 1998. She graduated from Enterprise High School and studied at Troy University.
Jones attends HighPointe Church. Jones is a Coffee County Habitat for Humanity board member serving on the Family Selection Committee. She helped plan the Father Daughter Dinner and was a volunteer member of the kitchen staff, service, and clean up.
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Jones was selected by the Coffee County United Way Representative as a loaned executive with Wiregrass United Way Campaign. She has served two years as a loaned executive speaking at schools and businesses to assist with their campaign. Volunteering with the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce she is a member of the board of directors and was selected for the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Team serving as a member for three years and Team Captain for two years. She shares her expertise as a volunteer marketing director for the Alpha Elite Lions basketball organization. Serving with the Wiregrass Board of Realtors she worked with blood drives and as a Salvation Army bell ringer. She gave her time to make Christmas better for seniors and children at Christmas. She worked with AUSA in 2022 to plan and host a trivia night and run their local social media pages. She worked to clean up neglected areas for the Day of Service.
Stacy ThamesStacy Thames is Altrusa of Enterprise’s nominee for the 2022 Woman of the Year. Thames is a native of Enterprise and a graduate of Enterprise High School. She and her husband Berry have two children. Thames works for M1 Support Service and owns her own small business,…
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Erin Stephens, left, shows McKenzie McCormick how to hand stitch a quilt square from recycled cotton material.
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What’s more fitting for celebrating Earth Day than a bit of rain and wind?
Not enough to cause too much of an issue for the organizers of the Somerset Community College event, but just enough to cool down what was the promise of a warm spring day in Kentucky.
The Earth Day event took place Sunday — six days before the official Earth Day on Saturday April 22, on SCC’s campus. While the weather may have driven some of the displays indoors, it didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of the attendees.
In fact, the large number of guests to turn out made the day a complete success, according to Kelly Johnson, the chair of the Earth Day committee and an associated professor of biology.
“I think people were really excited that we were having it again, so we’ve had a good crowd,” she said.
It was the first year back for the event, since COVID put the kibosh on 2020’s gathering. Plans had been in place and the event was just over a month away from happening before it had to be cancelled, Johnson said. Then, with the pandemic still taking place, 2021’s and 2022’s plans were scrapped as well.
But Johnson said 2023’s event worked out well.
“I’ve just really enjoyed seeing everyone on campus and having such a large crowd,” she said. “This is one of the largest events that we hold here at SCC each year, and just seeing the community out and taking advantage of our beautiful camps and…
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The Emporia State disc golf team will be heading to the Collegiate Disc Golf National Championship next week in Marion, N.C.
While the excitement of this tournament is obvious, head coach Eric McCabe is trying to keep things the same as any other tournament.
“I’m trying to treat this like any event we’ve played and tell our guys and gals to go out and play like they would play any other event,” head coach Eric McCabe said. “The camaraderie the team has when they play the team format is better than anybody out there. If someone makes a mistake, they don’t put them down. We pick each other up more than anything and that mindset is dangerous to have when it comes to team golf.”
The event will feature the top college programs in the country, with close to 80 teams and 700 competitors scheduled to compete. The Hornets are confident going in after defeating defending national champion Missouri at the MidSouth Regional Qualifier in Jonesboro, Ark. back in November.
“We took down the team that won this tournament last year pretty handily at Jonesboro a few months ago,” McCabe said. “These guys know what they’re doing, they’ve been here before and it’s just about getting out and competing and being confident in themselves.”
Getting to this point in the first year of having an organized colligate disc golf program is a huge success regardless of what happens next week. But the people involved knew early on that big things were possible.
“Me and Alexis [Chaparro] talked to Eric before anyone else on the team and were just hoping we would have two other guys that could put us in a good position to be here,” Cade Kohlmeier said. “After we played a few rounds together, I knew what we had.”
“Early on, we didn’t know but after seeing them compete as a team in that first event, I knew we had something special,” McCabe added. “And then after playing at Jonesboro with zero expectations and coming home with a seven-stroke victory, we knew anything was possible.”
Emporia State has two women players in Shelby Ebert and Rebekah Thompson. McCabe is confident they are going to have a good time.
“I can guarantee you they’re going to have a great time,” McCabe said. “They have more fun than anybody else on the disc golf course. This year has really been their first experience of competitive disc golf, so…
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TODAY, MARCH 16
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 18
CARS & COFFEE: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club will hold Cars & Coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St. For more information, call 434-548-9862.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT: George Washington High School Japanese class and club will host the third annual Japan Day free event in the GW auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Kendo, Taiko Drumming, a tea ceremony, prizes and more. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yse2tj2z.
CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
PRESSURE CANNER LID TESTING: Virginia Cooperative Extensive Office, 19783 U.S. 29 South, Suite C, Chatham, will check pressure cooker lid and gauge used for canning at no cost from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 434-432-7770.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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When some of the top seniors at Logansport High School were asked what they really wanted in town they all pretty much agreed unanimously.
A mall.
While The Junction isn’t quite what they had in mind, the prospect of a new shopping center still excites them. They still saw it as a mall.
“The mall is just such a starting point for the town growing,” said Gracie Kitchell. “And I’m really excited to see where that takes us.”
The sad irony is when The Junction really gets going and Logansport has new shopping options to choose from, and maybe a new place to hang out, those seniors will be on their way to college.
“It will be great though for when we come back on vacations,” said Halle VanCuren.
There have been a lot of changes in Logansport. There are a lot of ideas about what the city can be and what it should be. But what do the young people want? What will bring these talented young women and men back to Logansport when they finish college?
To stay or go?
There are different things that the students like about Logansport.
For Luna Tafolla, it’s the diversity. VanCuren said she liked the safe feeling of living in a small town. Jacob Patty was happy about the education he is receiving at Logansport and the many college level courses the school offered. For Jeremiah Miller, Moo Lwe Paw and Kitchell, it’s the deep connection to friends and teachers.
“Some people might want to venture off and explore new things but I think most of us like it here,” Miller said.
Mayor Chris Martin said it is important to get young people to return after college. However, It was a struggle before and it still is, he said.
Most of the students said they wanted to return to Logansport when they finish college. Only a few students were adamant that they wouldn’t be returning. Some still wavered as conversation progressed.
But going into their last semester of high school, they don’t know where life will take them in the next four years and beyond, have no understanding of how their worlds will change thanks to study abroad opportunities, internships, meeting new people and possibly a significant other.
It’s easy to say you will come home at 17 or 18. It’s not so easy when you graduate college and the world is your oyster.
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Earlier this year, the Dalton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) installed two practice disc golf baskets outside its visitor information center that is in the old freight depot at 305 S. Depot St., just off Morris Street.
“We are trying to share with our visitors things made in Dalton and Georgia grown,” said Margaret Thigpen, director of tourism for Dalton and Whitfield County, who directs the CVB and the Dalton Convention Center.
Prodigy Disc, a Whitfield County-based manufacturer of disc golf equipment, donated one of the baskets and sold the CVB the other.
“They (the practice baskets) are getting a lot of use,” said Thigpen. “They are not only being used by our visitors, but by our locals, especially those living in the Belk building.”
“We took that idea and expanded it,” Thigpen said. “We thought it would be great to have something throughout downtown. We got with the DDDA (Downtown Dalton Development Authority), Prodigy, the Dalton Parks and Recreation Department and Whitfield County. Voila, we now have a par 2 disc golf course downtown.”
The course, which is open for play, has eight baskets in four locations: the Burr Performing Arts Park, Dalton Green, the county-owned greenspace across from the courthouse and the freight depot. Discs will be for sale at the freight depot.
“To our knowledge, this is the only permanent downtown disc golf course in the nation,” said DDDA Executive Director Candace Eaton.
“I think it’s a huge deal because it will bring a different market downtown,” Eaton said in a press release from the city. “As they walk the course they’ll see local businesses downtown or stop and eat lunch or dinner, or maybe grab a beer or shop.”
“From a tourism standpoint, it absolutely opens our downtown for visitors to have something more to do, to keep them there a little longer,” Thigpen said in the press release. “For all of our tournaments and events coming into our community, just to have something else for the visitors to do when they’re waiting for their next game or their next event, that’s a great addition.”
The Greater Dalton area has several full-sized disc golf courses.
The Whitfield County Parks and Recreation Department’s Westside Park Disc Golf Course was voted one of the top four courses in the United States in 2020 by the readers of Connect…
Greyhound Grad Montana Hagler is keeping her love of green and silver, but especially green, going by taking part in a community collaboration greenhouse program in her role as a teacher of Sustainable Agriculture and Greenhouse Management at Lovington High School in Lovington, New Mexico.
Montana, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education in spring 2020, discusses the project and her time in Greyhound Green as a student at ENMU.
Tell us about the greenhouse program.
The greenhouse program came to be through community collaboration with the help of several stakeholders in the community who had offered up funds to make the greenhouse program a reality.
When I approached Lovington High School about the open teaching position in the spring of 2020, I was able to learn more about the goals the district had for the program. At the core of the program is the idea that students are able to learn best through exploratory learning, and when given the opportunity to get their hands dirty, students begin to dedicate themselves to a more meaningful and impactful learning experience.
As an educator, I am here as a resource to guide and direct my students to become the best versions of themselves. Although a large percentage of my classes may not pursue success in agriculture-specific fields, the topics of study we cover throughout the school year are practical and easily applicable to everyday life.
Students are able to learn valuable life skills by working in the greenhouse. Some of these life skills include teamwork, leadership skills, and problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Students also learn first-hand that responsibility and commitment are important character traits to have in becoming successful.
Over the last two school years, around 250 students have had the opportunity to work in the greenhouse and observe plant growth from seed to harvest. These students have also had the unique opportunity to work with several different hydroponic systems and have been able to dive deeper into the future of large-scale food production.
We hope to receive funding soon to build a second greenhouse on campus to use specifically for potted plant storage for our plant sales and more hands-on opportunities for students to learn the skills discussed in the classroom.
Discuss your teaching role.
After graduating from ENMU in the spring of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education, and at the beginning of the pandemic, I was unsure of what the future held for me in terms of where I would begin my teaching career.
After hearing that Lovington High School was working on creating a new horticulture program and was building a state-of-the-art hydroponics-based greenhouse, I knew this was the position for me, and I eagerly applied for the job.
After an interview with the administrative staff and a very long week and half, I heard back that the position was mine, and just like that, I had secured my dream job!
As an educator, I wear many hats! Each day I am tasked with making hundreds of decisions with my students and for my students to guide them to become well-rounded, impactful and prepared people.
I lesson plan, ready classroom and greenhouse materials, tidy my room, help students complete college applications or job applications and am a listening ear for students who have a rough time and a problem solver for those students who need help navigating homework or sometimes just life in general.
I am a Science Olympiad coach and an FFA advisor/coach. I also work with my colleagues to put on plant sales and prepare for upcoming events at the school.
Which aspect of your career is the most rewarding?
Identifying one specific aspect of my career as the most rewarding is often difficult for me because there are so many wonderful moments that encompass what I do on a daily basis.
Although, I do have to say one of the most rewarding aspects of what I do each day has to be the relationships I have been able to forge with my students. I have been able to share moments with my students during times of joy and celebration as well as during times of uncertainty and frustration.
There is nothing that sets my heart on fire for teaching more than watching my students develop confidence in their abilities. There is nothing more rewarding than getting to take a step back and watch my students work hard to accomplish the goals they have set forth for themselves.
What are your short- and long-term career goals?
My short-term career goals include finishing out the current school year strong and completing over 170 hours of professional development in workshops this summer.
My long-term career goals include continuing to grow the greenhouse program at LHS and implementing a third and fourth-year class for the program. I would also like to complete a dossier and have been pursuing an interest in becoming a nationally board-certified teacher after moving to the level II-tier.
Tell us about your family and background.
Growing up in Belen, New Mexico, I was raised by my father, Richard Hull, and mother, Juanita Flores-Hull. After graduating from Belen High School in May of 2016, I moved to Portales, New Mexico, to begin my journey at ENMU.
I met the kindest and most determined people at ENMU, including my now-husband, Paden. He was also part of the ENMU Collegiate FFA Chapter, ENMU Kappa Delta Pi Chapter and the Teacher Education Program at ENMU.
After graduating from ENMU in spring of 2020, my husband and I were married in Ruidoso in July of the same year. We are both blessed with extraordinary family and friends. We have recently purchased our first home in Hobbs and are excited to see what is next as God’s plan for our lives continues to unfold.
Why did you choose to attend ENMU?
As a student interested in studying agriculture who also wanted smaller classroom sizes, I knew ENMU was the place for me. ENMU offers classes in agriculture and education that are top tier.
How did you choose your field of study?
Throughout high school, I was interested in science. I was a part of the MESA club and enjoyed learning about animal and plant sciences in my agriculture classes and FFA.
What truly led me to major in agriculture was the fact that I didn’t have much background knowledge in the subject at large. I grew up in an agricultural community but did not understand how greatly I was affected by agriculture until I started taking agriculture classes in my sophomore year of high school.
Therefore, everything I learned was always new and exciting. Agriculture is important; it’s the backbone of society as we know it today. A large percentage of the general public is not agriculturally literate; it’s a challenge the agriculture community as a whole works to tackle each day.
It has always been my goal to learn as much as possible, so I may teach others about what I have learned to make their lives better and, ultimately, create a more agriculturally literate world.
Which academic honors and scholarships did you receive at Eastern?
I was on the dean’s list from the fall of 2016 to the spring of 2020. My scholarships included the Panhandle Grain and Feed Scholarship, College of Education Scholarship, Heidi Best AG Scholarship, Jack and Ladeane Murphy Agriculture Scholarship, Kelli McGarrh Scholarship and MG and Audrey Hunt Scholarship.
Discuss your Eastern Experience.
As many of my senior high school students are in a season of trying to decide where to go to college, I always recommend they take a look at what ENMU has to offer them.
My time at ENMU was such a blessing; I would not change a single moment. Some of my favorite memories include creating butter by hand in one of Dr. Smith’s classes and working in classrooms with middle and high school students for several of my education classes.
I can say with absolute honesty that I would not be the teacher I am today without the dedication and intentional care and commitment towards my success from my professors and many others at ENMU. Those who come to mind are Dr. Darron Smith, Dr. Kathleen Wagner, Kim Potters, Kari Lemke, Dr. Jayson Evaniuck, Dr. Lesley Judd and Dr. Michael Shaughnessy.
These individuals truly set the example for me in terms of what the difference is between a good teacher and an outstanding educator.
During my time at ENMU, I had the opportunity to serve the University as a peer mentor for three years through the PACT Title V Peer Mentorship program and as a tutor for agriculture and education classes.
How did ENMU prepare you for your career?
Attending ENMU for my bachelor’s degree prepared me for my teaching career by, first and foremost, creating opportunities for teacher candidates to work in classrooms with students during my time in the program.
Having the ability to see first-hand how classroom management and student-teacher rapport are built was very helpful when I went into my first year of teaching. Not only was I able to apply what I was learning in my education classes in a real classroom setting but learning alongside my peers and some of the best educators New Mexico has to offer also allowed for networking opportunities that were helpful in my first two years of teaching.
I always recommend to anybody that I know who is interested in pursuing a career in education to research what ENMU has to offer them in relation to their goals.
What advice would you give to a student interested in working in your career field?
Take every opportunity to learn who you are at your core and to cement in your mind your personal “why” for choosing to become a teacher.
Teaching is a demanding profession that often requires compassion, grace and grit on a daily basis. Teaching is important, do not let anyone try and dull the fire you have inside of you to impact the lives of young people.
Do not become afraid of your own potential because you can, and will, do great things.
Who is your role model?
Even after graduating from ENMU, I have been able to look for guidance from the director of Teacher Education at ENMU, Kari Lemke. During my time in the Teacher Education Program, Mrs. Lemke was a tremendous help and worked hard to ensure I always felt supported and prepared to accomplish the goals I set for myself.
Since meeting her during my second year in the program, she has been someone I have been able to rely on for guidance and support. Mrs. Lemke truly has a heart for serving others, she is a compassionate and caring individual, and I hope to be able to exemplify my love and dedication for the education profession the way she does each and every day. I would not be the person or educator I am today without her guidance.
What are your hobbies?
During my time outside of the classroom, I enjoy traveling to disc golf tournaments with my husband and spending time with friends and family.
Pittsburg Ice Bowl Benefit Tournament set for Feb. 26
The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department and Pittsburg Disc Golf Club are teaming up to host the Ice Bowl Benefit Tournament on Feb. 26 starting at 11 a.m. at the Schlanger Park Disc Golf Course.
Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event and the entry fee for the tournament is five nonperishable food items or a $10 cash donation, with all proceeds being donated to the Wesley House in Pittsburg.
For additional information regarding the Ice Bowl Tournament, contact the Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department at 620-231-8310.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is the third site in Missouri to be included on the trail, which highlights individuals, events, and locations in 15 states and the District of Columbia that have been vital to the advancement of civil rights in the United States.
“The fight for racial equality in our country has taken on many forms, including marches, conflicts and court cases. The inclusion of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum adds yet another layer to the history that is preserved by the U.S. Civil Rights Trail,” said Stephen Foutes, director of the Missouri Division of Tourism.
MDT nominated the museum for inclusion on the trail, which was created through a collaboration of participating states in 2018.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum opened in Kansas City in 1991. It tells the story of why the leagues were formed and how they ultimately contributed to social advancement in the United States. The Negro Leagues produced some of baseball’s greatest players including Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and James “Cool Papa” Bell.
The Negro National League — one of seven leagues nationwide — was established in Kansas City in 1920 and included the Kansas City Monarchs.
Robinson, a member of the Monarchs, was the first player to break baseball’s color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Buck O’Neil, a 2022 inductee in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, was the first Black coach in Major League Baseball and was instrumental in establishing the museum.
“We are deeply honored to be part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail,” said Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. “The Negro Leagues played a tremendous role in the social advancement of America. Our inclusion to the trail will undoubtedly help more people understand that the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a Civil Rights and Social Justice institution that documents a powerful story of triumph over adversity as seen through the lens of baseball.”
Missouri’s other two sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail are the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, where the Dred Scott trial was heard, and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum in Independence. Truman is recognized for his executive order to desegregate the military — a decision that helped pave the way for desegregation throughout society.
Learn more about Missouri’s sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail and other civil rights history in the state at visitmo.com/in-the-spotlight/missouris- civil-rights-stories. For more information about the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, visit civilrightstrail.com.
WGU Missouri launches new scholarship
In celebration of WGU Missouri’s ninth anniversary, the nonprofit, fully accredited, online university has announced it is awarding $450,000 in scholarships to new students who are interested in furthering their education. Since its establishment in February 2013, WGU Missouri has been committed to providing high-quality, convenient and career-boosting college education to residents across the state, including working adults who have some college experience but no degree. The WGU Missouri ninth anniversary scholarships, valued at up to $9,000 each, underscore WGU’s mission of helping make higher education even more attainable for adults across Missouri, especially those looking to strengthen their skill sets as the ongoing pandemic continues to impact the local workforce.
While many universities have experienced a decline in enrollment since the onset of the pandemic, WGU Missouri’s enrollment continues to hold steady and actually managed to grow over the past 12 months. The university, which was created through a partnership with the national Western Governors University and Gov. Jay Nixon, currently has 3,340 enrolled students, an increase of 2.8% over last year, and has conferred degrees to 6,011 graduates, a fifth of whom graduated in the past 12 months. In fact, WGU Missouri has shown consistent growth since its establishment nearly a decade ago. Across the state, WGU Missouri employs 191 staff members, has awarded more than $3.4 million in scholarships and has built partnerships with more than 85 businesses, institutions and organizations in an effort to create new opportunities for their employees to pursue higher education at an even lower cost and advance their careers.
WGU Missouri has been credited with helping individuals earn their college degrees who otherwise couldn’t easily complete or afford a traditional college program. The average student age is 35, with more than 65% of attendees coming from underprivileged populations or being first-generation college students. Additionally, 72% of students work full time while pursuing their degrees. These grads are quickly seeing a difference in their lives as more career opportunities become available. As a result, students earn an average of $21,800 more within four years of graduation, which is significantly higher than the national average of $11,500.
“As we commemorate the ninth anniversary of WGU’s establishment in the state of Missouri, we want to recognize our students, many of whom have previously faced challenges in completing their degrees through traditional means,” said Dr. Angie Besendorfer, chancellor of WGU Missouri. “We are proud to provide the 900,000 Missourians who have some college but no degree with an alternative, affordable pathway to earning their bachelor’s and master’s degrees — and, ultimately, advancing their careers and transforming their lives. We look forward to continuing to empower many more adults to go back to school and earn their degrees in the years to come.”
WGU Missouri offers more than 60 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, information technology, K-12 teacher education and health professions, including nursing. Unlike a traditional college program, WGU caters to adults with previous or current work experience who are looking to further their careers through education. WGU Missouri’s competency-based education model allows adult students to take advantage of prior learning and experience to move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn.
To be considered for WGU Missouri’s 9th Anniversary Scholarship, new and prospective students must be Missouri residents, be admitted to WGU Missouri, and submit a scholarship application by June 30, 2022. Scholarships will be awarded based on the student’s academic record, previous college experience, readiness for online study, current competency, and other considerations. The scholarship will be applied at the rate of $2,250 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms toward WGU’s already-low tuition of approximately $3,800 per six-month term for most programs. For more information about this scholarship, visit missouri.wgu.edu/9th.
Thank a Farmer week wraps up March 7
Farm Bureau’s presidents Lana Couch and Ben Fizette from Barry & Lawrence, join forces to co-sponsor a free-of-cost Market Outlook and State of Industry meeting featuring Kelly Smith and Sam Polly for farmers and future farmers in our area.
Following the chili dinner and dessert, we will begin the evening with Sam Polly, Missouri’s new state director of pesticide safety education with MU Extension.
“The greatest threat to modern agriculture is a negative public perception leading to over regulation. The ensuing runaway costs of regulatory compliance, lawsuits, and enforcement actions is stripping both our agricultural economy and heritage.” said Polly.
Sam will discuss the roots of this problem and what we can do about it while there is still time.
Then Missouri Farm Bureau’s senior director of marketing and commodities, Kelly Smith, will take the stage to provide an expansive summary of agriculture market outlook.
“Kelly will cover a wide range of topics that impacts our ag market including the pendulous cattle market, input costs, supply chain hiccups all the way to the impact of Russia stand-off’s on your feed grain flows,” said Ben Fizette, Lawrence County Farm Bureau president.
We hope you’ll join us for the opportunity to learn from these knowledgeable speakers on the final day of “Thank a Farmer Week” — Monday, March 7, 2022, at 6 p.m. beginning with chili dinner at the University of Missouri’s Southwest Research Center, 14548 Hwy H, Mount Vernon, MO 65712. Please kindly RSVP by Friday, March 4, by calling Tosha at 417-466-7679.
UScellular announces $70.3 million network investment in Missouri in 2021
UScellular announced that it made a $70.3 million investment in its Missouri network in 2021. This includes $11.3 million in general network upgrades, $24 million in 5G modernizations, and $35 million in 5G spectrum that will bring additional benefits in the coming years while advancing the company’s multiyear 5G network strategy.
Additionally, in 2021 UScellular provided $38,405 in funding to nonprofit organizations, teachers and youth organizations across Missouri, including $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia, $4,094 to teachers through donations to DonorsChoose.org and $4,311 through its Community Connections program. Three Boys & Girls Clubs in Missouri also received $316,525 worth of hot spots and service to help their members connect to the internet at the clubs or at home as part of the company’s After School Access Project.
“Connectivity is more important than ever right now, and at UScellular we are committed to keeping our customers connected to the people and places that matter most to them,” said Joe Cabrera, director of sales for UScellular in Missouri and Kansas. “We will continue to invest in creating a great wireless experience for customers, while also ensuring we provide critical resources for youth in our local communities.”
To help ensure customers have a great shopping experience, UScellular also invested $1.15 million in its Missouri retail store environments in 2021. This includes 12 new, relocated, redesigned or upgraded stores that better showcase the variety of products and services the company provides, making it easier for customers to find what they need.
For more news and information about UScellular, please go to newsroom.uscellular.com.
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