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Three changes to the Constitution

As the Constitution couldn’t allow for every possible situation the American people would face in the future, our founding fathers were wise enough to leave a means for making changes as needed. Some changes are done by passing Acts or laws, others require Amendments. Here are three changes that have taken place in our original Constitution.

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All Hands on Deck Week

TOP PHOTO: The week of March 27 was All Hands on Deck Week at David Barton Elementary. Each class had the opportunity to visit a local business to express their appreciation for all that merchant had done for the community. On Tuesday the 28th, Ms. Lewis’ 3rd grade class and her assistant, January Wadeen, arrived at the Boonville Store and Cafe at 309 Main St with individual hand-crafted thank you notes and a giant collage of a banana split. Store owners Debbie Zywot and Cathy Hoffman treated the students to ice cream cones and small gift bags. Store owners Debbie Zywot and Cathy Hoffman show off their giant Thank you card.

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CAPITOL REPORT: House Rejects Senate Version of Proposed Congressional Map (HB 2117)

The Missouri House has been making steady progress in passing legislation that a majority of those we represent would like. One major “snag” in that progress has been the drawing of the congressional districts within the state. I foresee that unless the political grandstanding ceases, another year will pass without substantial progress.

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Pilot Grove announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Pilot Grove High School recently announced students named to their 3rd Quarter Honor Roll, March 1th, 2022. Students named to the “A” Honor Roll (3.66667 and above) Seniors: Tara Arnold, Seth Blumhorst, Dade Christy, Natalie Glenn, Royce Jeffries, Grace Phillips, Margaret Powell, Ethan Rentel, Laura Roth, Dawson Ruble, Gavin Schupp, Connor Streck, Bo Vinson, Leah Vollrath Juniors: Ethan Fahrendorf, Olivia Felten, Ocean Kieffer, Marci Lammers, Kaitlyn Maggard, Hank Zeller Sophomores: Logan Goehman, Levi Jeffries, Lauren Krumm, Alec Schupp, Emma Sleeper, Hayden Sleeper Freshmen: Haley Imhoff, Harlie Kammerich, Kayla Lorenz, Claire Rentel, Beau Walker Eighth Grade: Katheryn Bealer, Luke Ellebracht, Shelby Munden, Ella Stegner Seventh Grade: Alexys Brumback, Alex Coates, Kirstan Ramey, Zachary Rehmer, Garrett Reuter, Brycen Stephens, Milly Waller, Weston Widner Students named to the “B” Honor Roll (3.00000 to 3.66666) Seniors: Lakota Fortman, Bryan Gibbon, ClariaMae Roth Juniors: Ashley Bradford, Emily Kammerich, Grace Peterson, Izaya Price, Dylan Quick, Connor Rhorer, Logan Twenter, Gage Young Sophomores: Nolan Aldridge, Layton Baker, Waylan Christy, Konnor Clark, Jefferson Day, Jesse Dillon, Blake Gerke, Ava Hoff, Nathan Huggins, Austin Katzenberger, Brooke Murphy, Ian Sprick, Hunter Watring, Maddie Watring, Elaina Wirths Freshmen: Kayleigh Dungan, Brady Felten, Halea Hoff, Gavrielle Kieffer, Brooke Lorenz, Natalie Peterson, Vanessa Reed, Kendall Rhorer, Kaylee Sieckmann, Sadie Streck, Cloey Tavenner, Carlie Thomas, Wyatt Weber Eighth Grade: Lane Durham, Bianca Sandberg, Boey Ussery, Madilyn Vollmer, Nadeen Zeller Seventh Grade: Michael Brown, Payden Buchanan, Garrett Gerke, JoDee Gerke, Kacie Kateman, Kole Kivett, Gentri Oswald, Matthew Renfro .

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