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from Vedette 7.16.20
From Phyllis Hagerman Lockwood Public Library
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Is everyone enjoying their summer? The Summer Reading Program is nearing completion, but we still have a few more sessions to experience.
We had a Safety Day at the Lockwood Library on July 7. Mr. Vic explained about railroad safety to us after showing various videos appropriate for the different ages of our kids.
Mr. Dave and Lineman Jeff demonstrated the need for safety around electricity. (Actually the kids seemed to find the demonstration of what happens if you don’t practice safety riveting!
Molly Hedeman with her string
art project. (Submitted photo)
As long as it happens to toy figures, that is.)
And Fireman Jordan showed the kids a firetruck and some of his equipment while explaining the practices to prevent fires and what to do once you encounter a fire.
On Tuesday, July 21, we will meet at Quantum Athletics once more to watch displays of dance and/or gymnastics.We all want to see the accomplishments of our friends.
Speaking of which, have you seen the crafts/STEM projects completed by our Bookopoly players? They should give you some food for thought!
Players, do you realize the end-of-program party will be Thursday, July 23? Several of you are within reach of completing your boards and winning that final prize! There will be fun snacks to create at the party as well as the awarding of Grand Prizes to each age group. Don’t forget - Thursday, July 23!
Scholarships Awarded for 2020-21 Year by Missouri State University
These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT (American College Test) scores, GPA, standing in thgraduating class, and leadership shown in community and school activities.
The 2020-21 list includes the names of students who were awarded and have accepted university-funded scholarships as of June 26.
Blake Samuel Hosman, Ash Grove, received the Provost Scholarship.
MaKenna Paige Johnson, Ash Grove, accepted the Board of Governors Scholarship.
Madison Louise Ware received the Dean’s Scholarship.
Keagan S. Hosman was honored with the Transfer Academic Scholarship.
Hattie May Taylor, Greenfield, received the Provost Scholarship.
Adriauna Lillith Wallen, Greenfield, also received the Provost Scholarship.
Ariah Rose Richardson, La Russell, accepted the Transfer Academic Scholarship.
Daisy Jean Dureault, Walnut Grove, received the Provost Scholarship.
Connor James Brown, Stockton, was honored with the Transfer Academic Scholarship.
More information about the scholarships is available on the financial aid website.
Parcell Named Pennington Seed’s Employee of the Month for June ‘20
From Linda Perkin Pennington Seed, Inc.
The Pennington Seed Employee of the Month of June 2020 is Paula Parcell, Quality Control. She was nominated by Susan Riley, Seed Processing Manager, who wrote the following:
“I can’t say enough good things about Paula. She goes above and beyond what all production departments need to run their product. She is very meticulous and pays attention to what’s going on. She communicates and works with each of the operators to make sure the tags are correct. She does a great job.”
Parcell started work with Randstad in the Small Package department and became a full-time employee in March 2019. While in Small Package, she applied for the position of Lot Technician Coordinator, interviewing with Keith Hankins and Karen Stiles. She got the job and moved into the Quality Control department where she says the best part of her job is seeing a lot of different people. “I work with Small Package, the Plant, Mulch, and sometimes Warehouse 12. If a product is going out from this location and there’s a label on it, Quality Control has worked on it.” If you take a look at any of our labels, you will see there is a lot of information listed, including: lot number, ingredients, chemical make-up, and test dates for locations. No matter if Parcell is printing the labels herself in the Quality Control office or sending the label information to be printed on location at the Rovemas or Per-s, it all goes through the watchful eyes of Quality Control first. “The label process starts with Sheila Spain giving me the orders to work up. They are then put in our system to be able to create the right tag for the right product. Once created, I make copies of the tags to be checked by Sheila before the final okay. The operators in the departments also double check for mistakes as well since we are all human and mistakes do happen.”
During this busy harvest season, Parcell has been assisting managers who are working at buying stations away from the facility and filling in where needed in the Small Package department.
Parcell’s family includes her daughter, Bailey and her two-year-old grandson, Liam. She is looking forward to the birth of another grandson who is due soon. “In my spare time, my grandson and I enjoy going out and taking care of his new baby goat and two bottle calves.”
Parcell said she enjoys working with Susan Riley and appreciated the nomination. “I’m glad she sees I’m making my best efforts. I also want to thank Keith for giving me the opportunity to move to the tag room.”
Mark Calendars For Lockwood’s Annual September Days 2020
The September Days Committee hopes that all activities will proceed as usual, so they want everyone to mark their calendars for this year’s September Days celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Lockwood.
The annual event is held during Homecoming weekend, so it’s also an opportunity to hold reunions and other get-togethers.
For the latest information, visit the September Days website, www. lockwoodseptemberdays. com, or follow the Lockwood Optimist Club on Facebook.
Greenfield Class of 2020 Extends Thanks
A huge “thank you” goes to the following for your support and contributions to the Greenfield Class of 2020 Project Graduation:
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, G&G Small Engines, KB Mechanical Services, Pennsboro Christian Church, The late Sue Wynes, T&B Graphics, H&R Block, Hot Spot, The Vedette, the Ministerial Alliance, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Greenfield Trading Post, Greenfield Class of 2020 parents and families, Allen Rose, Sam Losack/Quantum Athletics, the Greenfield Board of Education, Dr. Curtis Rogers, First Christian Church, Greenfield School District faculty and staff, Russell Abstract, Main Street Baptist Church, and SummerFresh/PriceCutter.
Your generosity provided a sense of normalcy during this time of uncertainty. We will be forever grateful for the giving spirit of the Dade County community.
Sincerely,
The Greenfield Class of 2020
Regional Foundation Commits Additional $1 Million To COVID-19 Grantmaking for 2021
From Aaron Scott
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is committing an additional $1 million to COVID-19 grantmaking for its 2021 fiscal year, which began July 1. This new commitment is supported by the CFO’s annual discretionary grantmaking budget, Missouri Foundation for Health, the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation managed by Commerce Trust Company, and donations made to the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.
The initial regional recovery grant opportunity will provide operational support to nonprofit agencies that have experienced disruptions to typical fundraising and revenue-generating efforts and/or increased need for services due to the pandemic.
Agencies can apply for up to 25 percent of their annual operating budget, with awards capped at $20,000. The program will make selections on a monthly basis until regional recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is complete, immediate response grantmaking must begin again, or funds are depleted.
“We know the last several months challenged nonprofits on multiple levels,” said Bridget Dierks, the CFO’s vice president of programs. “By supporting operations, we can provide stability for key nonprofit agencies as long-term regional recovery continues.”
Agencies can begin the application process at cfozarks.org/applyforgrants. This program is open to 501(c)3 nonprofits and IRS-equivalent organizations like education, faith and civic agencies. Other COVID-related grant programs are listed online at cfozarks.org/ find-grants-scholarships. The CFO does not make grants directly to individuals.
The CFO will host a webinar at 2 p.m., Monday, July 13, to share details on its grantmaking programs for the 2021 fiscal year. Nonprofit representatives can register at cfozarks.org/ register.
The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund was established in March with an initial $1 million commitment by the CFO and its 50 regional affiliate foundations, Missouri Foundation for Health and the Coover Charitable Foundation. Generous donors have since contributed more than $685,000 to support this grantmaking.
Since launching the fund, the CFO has granted more than $1.3 million through various programs. Total COVID-related grantmaking by the CFO, including grants from donor-advised and employee benevolence funds, is nearing $2.3 million.
According to an ongoing study by the Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative, community foundations across the United States have mobilized more than $1 billion for COVID-19 grantmaking since the beginning of the pandemic.
The CFO encourages all who are able to donate to a nonprofit in need or the CFO’s COVID-19 fund. Gifts can be made at cfozarks.org/donate.
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