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Hops Field Day on Aug. 6
Why not grow hops? by Tim Baker, Extension Specialist
One of the fascinating aspects of horticulture is the amazing number of plants we get to deal with, many of which are grown as crops for income. Many growers keep an eye out for new crops, which may offer revenue potential for their operations. While hops are not a new crop at all, the idea of growing them commercially in Missouri is new for our generation. Historically hops were grown commercially many years ago in Missouri. Most of the commercial production areas for growing hops are now located in other parts of the country, especially in the Pacific Northwest. A few years ago, several MU Extension horticulturists received a grant to research hops production in Missouri. They started with test plots at several MU Ag Experiment Stations around the state. Ten varieties were chosen for these demonstration trials. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, MU Extension will be holding a Hops Field Day at the Bradford Ag Experiment Station near Columbia. The meeting runs from 2-6 pm. Registration is not required, and there is no cost to attend. The field day will be of particular interest to horticultural producers, craft brewers and home brewers. We will start with a tour of the demonstration plots, and then move inside for further discussion. The day will end with tasting of different craft beers for those who are interested. For more information, call Cory Creed at 816-270-2141.
128th Jameson Picnic slated The City of Jameson will host the 128th Annual Jameson Picnic Aug. 8-9-10 at the Jameson City Park, sponsored by the Jameson Lions Club. Bring your lawn chairs, sit and reminisce while making new memories. Plan to eat at the picnic: tenderloins, hotdogs, hamburgers, fries, nachos, pie, ice cold drinks and lots more food. The schedule of events is as follows: Thursday: 6 p.m. registration for the talent show; 6:30 p.m. talent show; 8 p.m. The Mud Crickets country and rock show. Age divisions for the talent show are 6 years and under; 7-12 years; 13-17 years; 18 years and over. Cash prizes will be given to winners of the talent show. Friday: 6 p.m. baby show registration prior to show only; 6:30 p.m. baby show; 8 p.m. Dammit Jim country and classic rock show. Baby show age divisions are 0-6 months; 7-12 months; 13-18 months; 19-24 months; and 25-36 months. “Little Mr. & Miss” is for three- and four-year-old children. Saturday: 10 a.m. parade registration at the high school; 11 a.m. parade, rain or shine; 1 p.m. registration and lawn tractor pull; 1:30 p.m. games for all ages; 2:30 p.m. co-ed “corn hole” bag toss tourney, entry fee $5, cash prizes; 5:30 p.m. auction, items donated by local businesses; 8:30 p.m. “da’ Coots” good time rock and roll music show. Free drawings will be held every night after the entertainment. Mustang Amusements will be on hand. Please bring your old eyeglasses and hearing aids to donate to the Lions. For additional information, contact Jan Duly 660-334-0426; or Jim Duly 660-334-0428.
lowed by kids games. An Amish vs. English softball game will be played at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, at 7:30 a.m. the hogs will be in place and checked in. At 9 a.m. the swine show will begin. At 6 p.m. the Brushy Squirrels 4-H Club will be serving ice cream, and at 7 p.m. is the Super Farmer Contest. Saturday’s events will begin with a parade at 10 a.m. which starts at the Jamesport Baptist Church, with registration at 8:30 a.m. To enter the parade, call Brittney Ghidoni at 660-663-5384.
Trenton fair this weekend The 2019 North Central Missouri Fair will get underway with a rodeo on July 26-27 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds arena. The URA/ MRCA rodeo is presented by TNT Ranch and Rodeo company. On July 28, the North Central Missouri Fair tractor pull is scheduled at 1 p.m., also at the grandstand. On July 30, the parade begins at 5:30 p.m. The FFA whole hog roast is 6 p.m. at the livestock pavilion. The fair queen coronation is at 7 p.m. in the courtyard. (Bring your lawn chairs.) Events planned other evenings of fair week in Trenton include the Pee Wee Swine Show, Swine Show and Barrow Show at 6 p.m. and the horse pull at 7 p.m. on July 31. More livestock events and competitions are set for Aug. 1: Rabbit and poultry at 9 a.m.; Dairy at 1 p.m.; Super Teen Contest at 7 p.m. On Aug. 2, ladies lead, pee wee, breeding sheep show and market lamb are at 9 a.m. Pee
wee goat show and goat show follow the sheep show in the livestock pavilion. ATV and dirt bike/ motocross races also rev up at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at the grandstand. On Aug. 3, the horse show is at 9 a.m. at North Missouri Saddle Club. The beef bucket calf show, beef breeding show, and steer show are at 9 a.m. in the livestock pavilion. The animal events conclude with the premium sale at 5 p.m. The sale financially benefits the exhibitors who’ve raised and shown their livestock. The FFA baby show is in the courtyard at 9:30 a.m. Tuff trucks competition is at 7 p.m. at the grandstand. A carnival will be held on the Trenton fairgrounds from July 30-Aug. 3. Advance tickets are $20 until July 26 and are available at KTTN, Republican Times, MFA, and Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri. Tickets are redeemable for armbands at the carnival booth. The FFA cookshack is also open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily July 30 to Aug. 3.
The beef cattle will be in place at 1 p.m. Saturday with the show beginning at 5:30 p.m. The baby show registration will be at 3 p.m. at the city park. The FFA Barbecue will begin at 5 p.m. at the shelter house at the park.
Are you driven to make a difference? Some older adults in the area need help getting to their nonemergency medical appointments. Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers. If you would like to help, you will receive mileage and parking reimbursement, supplemental insurance, emergency travel kit, and volunteer recognition. The number one benefit to you is knowing that you have helped someone remain in their own home and get to their medical appointments. When you are ready to make a difference in your life — and the lives of others — the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging is waiting to talk to you and provide a job description, application and additional information. The number is toll free: 888-8445626.
Fundraiser July 27 at Pattonsburg center The Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, July 27, serving fried/grilled tenderloin, broccoli/cauliflower salad, hashbrown casserole, deviled eggs, homemade ice cream and cake, team and coffee, at $10 per plate. Serving begins at 5 p.m.
Four projects in county funded through STIP The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved the 2020-2024 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which includes five projects in Daviess County. The STIP is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s list of 1,872 highway and bridge projects that are planned by state and regional agencies. The draft STIP was released in June for public review and comment. It focuses on taking care of the state’s existing transportation system by annually investing in 1,014 lane miles of interstate pavements, 1,346 miles of major route pavements, 2,652
miles of minor route pavements and 213 bridges. Missouri has the nation’s seventh largest state highway system with 33,859 miles of roadways and 10,385 bridges, but ranks 48th nationally in revenue per mile. The STIP details an annual construction program that averages $924 million per year for the five-year period. But it is insufficient to meet the state’s unfunded high-priority transportation needs that are estimated in MoDOT’s “Citizen’s Guide to Transportation Funding” at an additional $825 million per year. (continued on page 3)
Back-to-school bazaar Aug. 1 at GHS For the second year, Gallatin Bright Futures is holding a Back-to-School Bazaar event to provide school supplies for many Gallatin students to help prepare for the first day of school. Bright Futures is partnering with the Gallatin R-5 School District to provide the event. This year, the event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 1, just prior to the Missouri Back to School Sales Tax holiday. The bazaar will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the high school building. Educational breakout sessions for parents are being provided in addition to a meal. Parents who sent RSVP last May will dine, receive supplies, and be eligible for door prizes. All parents are welcome to attend the breakout sessions which will begin around 6:15 p.m.
The sessions include: Emergency Preparation for Your Family; Keeping Your Student Safe; Extra Curriculars in our Community; Rude, Mean, Bullying; Nutrition and Wellness; Fun on a Budget; Advocating for Your Student at School; High School Survival Skills; Mindful Parenting (Anxiety and Depression); and Safe Teen Driving. A “Community Services Fair” is planned as well, which will provide information, and the administration of some immunizations will be provided by the Daviess County Health Department. “We have had amazing support from the community already,” according to Shonna Morrison, Gallatin Bright Futures coordinator. Well over 50 businesses, orga-
nizations, and individuals have contributed in some way with their time, talent, or treasure. The school supplies portion of the event only lacks about $200 from being fully funded. It costs about $35 on average for each student signed up to receive their supplies. Through this event, 90 students will receive their supplies. If you are interested in providing school supplies for a student, all donations are welcomed and appreciated. They may be sent to the Gallatin R-5 School District or make checks payable to Bright Futures Gallatin. Bright Futures is a model of support and communication that allows communities and schools to identify student needs and match those needs with existing resources in the community.
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Jr. Livestock Show this week at Jamesport The Jamesport Junior Livestock Show is scheduled for July 25, 26, and 27 at the city park in Jamesport. Livestock exhibits, an ice cream social, parade, pet show and more will make up the annual event. Thursday will start with the sheep and goat show. At 8 a.m. the sheep and goats should be in place. The poultry and rabbits show will also be held on Thursday, and they should be in place at 7:30 a.m. The Children’s Pet Show will be at 7 p.m. near the outdoor shelter house fol-
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The Daviess County Library celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s trip to the moon and safe return to Earth with a big day of activities on July 20. Events included a “touchdown” party, “Race to the Moon,” movies and crafts. Participants made “moon boots” and experienced a difficult walk around the library. They also created their own little “aliens” in flying saucers. [Photo courtesy of Jpeg Studio]
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