COMMUNITY Keller Named Pennington Seed’s Employee of Month From Linda Perkin Pennington Seed, Inc. Training/Publications
Sandra Keller has been named Pennington Seed’s Employee of the Month for December. Keller was nominated by her manager, Jeff Chambers, who wrote in his nomination: “Sandra has learned many new things since she started here. She has learned all the processes in the Mulch Plant and has pretty much worked in every position on every line. She has helped with the development of our SOP’s and job description for the different positions in the Mulch Plant. She has also spent time in various other departments learning their processes to help get an understanding of how all the departments work together and depend on each other. She is always willing to help wherever and whenever needed. Sandra has also worked on every shift when needed just to help get the job done. Sandra has been a hard worker and is an asset to our company.” Keller first came to Pennington Seed as an intern during her junior year of college at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). She
interviewed with Keith Hankins and Don McGee, and worked the summer of 2017. During that time, she spent time in the seed lab learning seed identification, rate of purity, and other tests conducted in the lab. She also worked in the coater room and small package area. During fescue harvest, she worked at the El Dorado Springs buying station with Brian Hubbard and learned those procedures as well. During the remainder of her studies, she kept in contact with Pennington Seed and during breaks at school would come back and help wherever she was needed. After graduation in May 2018, she applied for a position as a managerial trainee and started working in June at the Harwood buying station during harvest. Since that time,
she has been in the mulch department, but has been outsourced to many different departments including small package, the return center, and distribution. “Knowing how different departments operate helps me understand that what we do in the Mulch Plant affects other departments,” says Keller. Keller graduated from UCM with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences with an emphasis in horticulture. She met her husband, Chance Keller, while he was working at Pennington Seed and she was an intern. The couple were married on Nov. 16, 2019. Keller was raised and attended school in El Dorado Springs. One of her favorite things is catching an expected or unexpected extra hour of sleep and anything that relates to the outdoors. She thanked Jeff Chambers for nominating her and for being a “reasonable and understanding manager who takes into account that life happens.” She also thanked Keith Hankins for “showing me support and encouragement while I was a college student looking for work.”
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The Lockwood Farmers Market is held every Thursday afternoon from 2-6 p.m.
Report Your Controlled Burns
If you are planning to do a control burn, please call 417-637-1911 and report it before you begin.
Greenfield Group of Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings are every Monday: from 7-8 p.m. These are open meetings and all are welcome. Every Thursday, from 7-8 p.m. is the women only meeting. All meetings take place at First Christian Church, 409 College Street, Greenfield, Missouri, across from the high school. For more information call: 417535-6032.
Jammers Music and Dancing at Sunshine Center
Every Monday is Jammers Session of music and dancing at the Sunshine Center in Ash Grove from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunshine Center is located at 310 N. Perryman Avenue.
Dade County OATS Transit Schedule
To schedule a ride in Dade County, call the Springfield OATS Transit Office at 800-770-6287. • To Springfield: first Monday each month
• To Bolivar: third Monday each month • To Greenfield/Lockwood: first, third, fourth
Thursdays each month
• To Lamar: second Thursday each month Closed on Holidays.
OATS Transit provides transportation for the rural general public, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Fares may apply.
For more information about how to ride, please visit www.oatstransit.org, and click on the Bus Schedules tab to see the schedule and fares for each county.
Greenfield TOPS Meetings
TOPS MO No. 0672, Greenfield, holds weekly meetings at St. Patrick Catholic Church on State Highway H, Greenfield. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group whose mission is to support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. The chapter meets at 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Renae Brown, 417-860-4769 or Sandra Lowrance, 417-682-1973.
Breastfeeding Moms’ Program, 4th Wednesdays
The program is being held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Live Well Health and Fitness Center, 409 W. Water Street, Greenfield. It starts at 10 a.m. with a breastfeeding class and giveaways, followed at 10:30 a.m. with the Breastfeeding Support Group Walk in the gym on the walking trail (bring strollers). There will be snacks and giveaways.
New Hours for Miller Library
The Miller Branch of the Barry Lawrence Regional Library’s new hours are as follows: the library will open at 8:30 a.m. and close
at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It will be closed from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Story time will be held each Monday at 10:30 a.m. Check out the library’s Facebook page to keep up on all the happenings at the Miller Library. The staff would like to thank Miller and the surrounding communities for their continued support.
Drug Recovery Graduation Jan. 15
The Dade County Adult Drug Committee is proud to announce their 11th graduation ceremony. Please join Judge David R. Munton and the Dade County Adult Drug Court Team for a commencement celebration Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 5 p.m., in the Circuit Courtroom, Dade County Courthouse.
DAR To Meet Jan. 18, Bolivar
The Matilda Polk Campbell Chapter/Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Open Hearts United Methodist Church in Bolivar. The guest speaker will be Rod Gates. The meeting begins at 1 p.m.. Prospective members and those interested in finding out more about DAR are welcome.
95th Annual Dade County Forage & Crops Conference Jan. 23
The Dade County Forage and Crops Conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, at the Lockwood United Methodist Life Center, registration 4-6 p.m., $5 fee, Maggie Mae catered dinner included. RSVP to 417-637-2112,
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Lockwood Library’s Story Time Celebrated on New Year’s Eve From Lockwood Library
For story time on New Year’s Eve, the Story Time kids heard Happy New Year, Pooh! and The Night Before New Year’s. The kids decorated New Year party hats and made party shakers to ring in the New Year. On January 7, National Law Enforcement Officers day was observed with a Springfield officer leading the story time.
We hope you have begun a great New Year, and come see us soon! Adults, we are starting a Blue January so come in and see which books are on display!
Calendar of Events Lockwood Farmers Market Each Thursday
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no later than January 16. Topics include: Alternative Grazing: Cover Crops and Warm Season Forages - Joni Harper, MU agronomy; Balancing Nutrients on the Farm: Synthetic vs. Litter - Peter Scharf, MU fertility; Supplementation During Environmental Stress: Drought, Excessive Rainfall, Low Quality Hay - Eric Bailey, MU beef.
Senior Center Gun Raffle, Feb. 3
The Dade County Senior Center is raffling off a Henry 22 rifle, lever action with a Tosca scope (has been fired). Tickets are $1 each and may be purchased at the senior center located at 58 N. Allison, Greenfield or from members of the center. Call 417-6372626 for more information. Drawing will be February 3, 2020, at the center.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training, Feb. 6
Private Pesticide Applicator’s training Thursday, February 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Dade County Extension office in Greenfield. Cost for materials is $25. This training is for producers of agricultural commodities, 18 years or older, wishing to renew or receive their private pesticide applicator’s license in order to buy and apply restricted use chemicals on their own land. License holders need to renew their license every five years. Call the Dade County office at 417637-2112 to register.
Narconon Now Offers Addiction Screenings
Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals, 1-800-431-1754.
