Carpenter wins scholarship
Cami Carpenter, a senior from the Chillicothe R-II School District, is the regional winner of a $1000 scholarship awarded by FutureBuilders, the education foundation of the Missouri School Boards’ Association.
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Farmers’ Electric Cooperative appoints Sanders as Interim General Manager
The Farmers’ Electric Cooperative (FEC) Board of Directors have chosen former FEC General Manager, Mike Sanders, to serve as the Interim General Manager, effective March 27, 2023. Mike will take on the responsibilities of the General Manager (GM) until a permanent GM is appointed.
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative announces essay contest winners
Winners of the 60th annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative essay contest have been announced. Two juniors won all-expense paid trips to Washington, D.C. Three sophomores, including two Chillicothe High School students, won all-expense paid trips to the Cooperative Youth Conference & Leadership Experience (C.Y.C.L.E.) program in Jefferson City.
Have you built an emergency fund?
Many people make financial New Year’s resolutions, such as reducing their debts or contributing more to their retirement accounts — both of which are certainly worthy goals. But among those who planned to make a financial resolution for 2023, the primary reason was the desire to build an emergency savings fund, according to a December 2022 study by research firm Morning Consult.
Around Town Chillicothe
SUSANNA CIRCLE SILENT AUCTION THIS FRIDAY The Susanna Circle of the Chillicothe United Methodist Church will have a Silent Auction on Friday, March 31 in the Christian Life Center from 10 to 11 a.m. Tickets are available from any Circle member, at the door and the church office.
Chillicothe R-II School Board Q & A with the candidates
On April 4 Chillicothe R-II School voters will be asked to vote for three candidates for three year terms on the Chillicothe R-II School Board. ALLISON PICKERING ARE YOU CURRENTLY IN AN ELECTED POSITION? I am not currently a member of the school board or any other elected position.
Frozen coming to Chillicothe this Friday-Sunday
Disney’s Frozen opens at Chillicothe High School in just a few days. In their eighth week of rehearsals, the cast and crew of nearly 70 are making final touches to their performance and the set while practicing with the orchestra directed by Sarah Cavanah. CHS won a national competition to be the only school in Missouri to be able to produce Frozen.
P.E.O. hosts March 16 meeting
On March 16, 2023 Chapter T P.E.O. held its regular business meeting at Joyful Seasons. The program was presented by Sophie Chambers who is a gifted and talented teacher and instructional coach for the Chillicothe RII School District. In 2015 Sophie received a Program for Continuing Education grant through Chapter T. During her program Thursday evening Sophie shared how this grant helped her return to school to get her specialist in Gifted and Talented Education.
Barrick hired as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
On March 10 the Board of Public Works met and then into an executive session by motion of Charles Washburn. By recommendation of the board members Kelly Barrick has been chosen to fill the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Can you plan for an unplanned retirement?
Many people plan to take an early retirement, so when that day arrives, they’re ready for it. But what if you were to face an unplanned retirement? Would you be prepared to deal with the financial issues?