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St. Agnes fourth and fifth grades participate in 4-H SNAC program

BLOOMSDALE — The fourth and fifth grade students at St. Agnes Elementary, recently participated in the 4-H SNAC Program. Missouri’s 4-H Student Nutrition Advisory Council (SNAC) creates 4-H clubs that focus on teaching healthy eating in combination with leadership and citizenship skills, which are central to 4-H.   The students at St. Agnes met with […]

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Clem Donze Celebrates 50 Years With St. Mary Fire Department

ST. MARY – During the regular monthly training meeting on Monday, March 25, 2013, members of the St. Mary Fire Department helped Clem Donze celebrate 50 years as a firefighter with the department. Donze has served under seven Fire Chiefs. The department also honored Irvin Otte who was celebrating his 41st year with the department.

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The Golden Rule

By Elaine Gannon, state senator Easter weekend begins with Maundy Thursday, a day for Christians to reflect on the final, selfless acts of Jesus. Knowing he would soon be denied, betrayed and crucified before joining his heavenly father, Christ humbly knelt before each disciple and washed their feet.   “Now that I, your Lord and

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Newly-elected and re-elected members of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen are sworn in

STE. GENEVIEVE — Most of the new and returning members of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen were sworn in last night by City Clerk Pam Meyer. Sworn in were newly elected Ward 1 Alderwoman Kristi Cleghorn and re-elected Ward  3 Alderman Jeff Eydmann and Ward 4 Alderman Joe Prince. Ward 2 Alderman Robert Donovan

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Missourians encouraged to ‘bee-friend’ pollinators this spring

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lawnmowers aren’t the only buzzing people will hear outdoors this spring. A variety of Missouri’s many native bees become active as the weather warms, but their populations are declining. These fuzzy insects are important pollinators, playing a critical role in the production of many favorite fruits and vegetables. The Missouri Department of

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Kyle Winkler’s new book gets glowing review from industry-leading magazine

Perryville native, Kyle Winkler, son of Dennis and Pat Winkler, celebrates the release of his third Christian book in stores now. Boldly titled, Shut Up, Devil, Winkler uncovers the top 10 lies behind every emotional, psychological, and spiritual battle that people face. Winkler explains, “In more than a decade of ministry so far—and in my

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scout Troop plants native garden to earn their Bronze Award

ST. LOUIS – April 14 is National Gardening Day, a day encouraging everyone to pick up a shovel and plant something new. For one St. Charles, Mo. Girl Scout troop, they saw an opportunity to support native habitats and educate their community on conservation for their Bronze Award Project.   Peityn Bradford, Evangeline Cairns, Amelija

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Buchheit raises money for Saxony Lutheran FFA

JACKSON – From February 9-21, Buchheit held its 7th annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) fundraiser.   This year, the amount raised by all locations was $6,304. Buchheit of Jackson raised $856 and donated their proceeds to Jackson and Saxony Lutheran High School’s FFA Chapters. Buchheit of Jackson Assistant Store Manager, Gary Kester, presenting representatives

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Madilyn Ruessler places third in All Together Art Show

STE. GENEVIEVE – Madilyn Ruessler placed third at the first annual All Together Art Show at the Common Grounds Coffee Shop in Ste. Genevieve.   Students created an artwork about inclusion. Madilyn used the statement “Spread Kindness like Leaves from a Tree” to depict her idea of inclusion. Editor’s note: The Sun Times News Online

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Elementary students compete in robotics, engineering and technology

STE. GENEVIEVE – Twelve Ste. Genevieve Elementary School fourth and fifth graders recently completed their VEX IQ Robotics Club. Tess Huffman, Mabrey Jokerst, Madilyn Ruessler, Taylor Ellett, Peyton Gegg, Bailey Rayoum, Andrew Woodard, James Roth, Lydia Brown, Chase Gegg, Kindall Coleman, and Michael LeClere met once a week for two hours after school over several

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