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Tree planting at Lake Road
The Poplar Bluff City Tree Advisory Board planted two trees for national Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, at Lake Road Elementary School.
Native to the habitat on the east side of Poplar Bluff, the willow oaks were planted to provide shade
between the playground and the soccer field by resource forester Mark Pelton and technicians from the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Established two years ago, the tree board has an ultimate goal for the community to be designated under the Tree City USA program, which recognizes cities for excellence in urban forestry management. "After all, Poplar Bluff was named after a tree," commented John Stanard, chairman of the board.
Above: First grader Mason Hawkins and Lulah Reynolds of the second grade help shovel under the supervision of John Stanard of the tree board while the school attends the dedication ceremony.
Below: Mayor Ed DeGaris delivers a proclamation to Lake Road Principal Erica Weadon while Terliyah Causey, grade three, and first grader Escobar Gracia look on.
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Junior Beta Club headed to nationals
A dozen businesses helped raise a total of $8,255 since the beginning of the year so that qualifying Junior Beta Club members from Poplar Bluff Middle School and Junior High can compete during the National Beta Club Convention June 24-28 in Orlando. Gold sponsors included Classic Home Loans and NewWave Communications.
Cutline: Nichol Fowler, Christina Moore, Tatika Hoffman and Amber Lomonaco of NewWave
(above) and Russ Glick of Classic Home Loans
(below) join students (in alphabetical order) Matthew Anderson, Gabriel Burke, Trenton Davis, Kameron Glick, Kadin Hillis, Alyssa Miller, Jackson Moore, Grace Neighbors, Aiden Nguyen, Pamela Richards, Lauren Robertson, Keona Sample, Zoe Savat, Cameron Settle, Zora Shoemaker, Amy Swigart and Clarissa Varner, plus teacher sponsors Wendy Nepean and Shauna Sparks.
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Special Olympics Missouri
About 200 student athletes representing 15 schools or agencies throughout the region, including the R-I district, participated in the Special Olympics Missouri spring games on Wednesday, April 26, at Fred M. Morrow Stadium.
A long-standing partnership, the track and field event at Poplar Bluff Junior High served as a qualifier for the state competition June in Springfield, according to Penny Williams, Southeast Area development director.
Above: Harland Byrd waves the Special Olympics flag during the opening ceremony prior to the games.
Below: Allexis Weathers of Junior High enjoys herself while participating in a wheelchair event.
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A retirement reception was held for 13 district employees on Tuesday, April 25, in the Administrative Building.
This year's retirees had 260 years of combined experience at Poplar Bluff Schools, and over 350 total in the field of education, according to personnel records.
Above: (From left) Craig Hamilton, Phyllis Hefner, Annie Hinton, Avis Lourance, Bob Case, Jane Worley, Denise Cope and Charlotte Bounds. Not present were Anna Gowen, Denise Hatch, Dewayne Miller, Steven Ray and Susan Wilson.
Below: In recognition of Administrative Professional's Day last week, a special thanks for the reception décor to (back row, from left) Kelly Stewart, Teresa Gibbs, Barb Green and Laura Hillis; (front, left to right) Stephanie Hefner and Talika Hamilton. You might consider starting an interior design business for your retirement.
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Downtown PB delivers tower gardens
Downtown Poplar Bluff Inc. delivered the last of 10 tower gardens, valued at approximately $9,000 total, to the R-I school district on Monday, April 24.
The tower gardens, which have the ability to produce year round and include grade level curriculum, were secured through funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by former downtown director Penny McGath.
"With tower gardens, students will be able to engage in hands-on learning through gardening," stated Jerrica Fox, McGath's successor. "Eating behaviors are learned early in life, and the key is to be educated. Through this grant, our schools are now able to incorporate nutrition education and the benefits of gardening in the classroom."
The grant is a component of a larger initiative to fund a market manager for the Poplar Bluff Farmers' Market and help sustain the operation annually from May through October. Last year the community portion of the proposal included a greenhouse project at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. In addition to providing tower gardens for R-I's four elementaries, along with the Middle School and Junior High, the money benefitted Twin Rivers.
The vertical, aeroponic gardens include a light kit and drainage system, plus cherry tomato, eggplant, bell pepper and gourmet lettuce seeds, among other features.
Above: (From left) Paula Bradley, Erica Weadon, Valerie Duncan, Candace Hovis, Katelyn Campa and Kasi Stafford of Lake Road pose next to one of two tower gardens the elementary school recently received.
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The Poplar Bluff Public School Foundation will host its 18th annual golf tournament at 1 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course. Lunch will be served at noon. All proceeds go to the non-profit organization, which funds student scholarships and innovative teacher projects. To enter a team in the four-person scramble, sponsor a hole or donate a prize, contact former superintendent Chris Hon by calling 573-718-0149. Hon has agreed to continue to organize the event to help raise money for the foundation.
Free Shot Clinic
The Butler County Health Department will host a free immunization clinic on Thursday, May 18, at the High School for incoming seniors (Meningococcal vaccine), and Friday, May 19, at Junior High for incoming eighth graders (Tdap). Students, unless exempt, are required by law to be properly immunized and provide verification before attending school.
ECH Screening
Screening for parents/guardians interested in enrolling their student(s) in the Early Childhood Center half-day program will take place on Thursday, May 25. Child(ren) must be 3 years old by July 31, 2017, and not older than 5. To make an appointment, contact secretary Sandy Case at 573-785-6803. Please have child's social security number handy when calling.
Graduation
The commencement ceremony for the PBHS Class of 2017 is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the Black River Coliseum.
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On Tuesday, April 25, KFVS12
reported about a PBHS student's Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship award; and reporter Sherae Honeycutt
stopped by Eugene Field... just to say, 'Hi.' 8^D
The DAR recognized the Middle School Honor Roll.
On Wednesday, April 26, the DAR reported about Hamiz Mirza's statewide honor; plus recognized our retirees.
On Thursday, April 27, the DAR reported about our Middle School Teacher of the Year; plus published a photo spread from prom.
On Friday, April 28, the DAR reported about the Special Olympics.
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