▶ Students from Amazonia Elementary School had a unique op- portunity to visit the Savannah Branch of Rolling Hills Library recently. The agenda for the day included learning about mag- netism, impromptu puppet shows and, of course, story time with Branch Manager Jill Weaver. [B RENT R OSENAUER ] Two free events planned for the National WWI Museum and Memorial are “Canceled, Cen- sored, Banned” and “War Foot- ball: WWI and the Birth of the NFL.” The first, on Tuesday, March 21, is “Canceled, Censored, Banned,” a citizen-engagement event featuring a wide-ranging panel, including Missouri Sec- retary of State Jay Ashcroft. From city and state legisla- tive efforts to control content in public libraries to local uni- versities blocking conservative speakers on campus, “Canceled, Censored, Banned” discusses the growing reluctance to tol- erate divergent viewpoints and to silence voices that some dis- agree with. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a light re- ception, and the program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. The program, which will be onsite and online, is free with registration. To sign up, go online to www.theworld- war.org/events/canceled-cen- sored-banned and click on the Register link. The program is present- ed in cooperation with Kansas City PBS, American Public Square and the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Other panelists, in addition to Ashcroft, are long- time con- s e r v a t i v e political ad- visor Sally Bradshaw, ACLU attorney Emerson Sykes and author and journalist Michael Ryan. Ashcroft is Missouri’s 40th secretary of state, elected in November 2016 and again in 2020. Bradshaw is the owner and operator of Midtown Reader, an independent bookstore in Tal- lahassee, Florida. She opened Midtown Reader in November 2016 to provide wide-ranging content and programming that improves civil discourse in Florida’s state capital. Ryan is a career journalist, speaker and author. A native of Kansas City, Michael became the lone conservative opinion writer at his hometown news- paper, The Kansas City Star, in June 2019. Sykes is a senior staff at- EPORTER R THE SAVANNAH Amazonia | Avenue City | Bolckow | Cosby | Country Club | Fillmore | Helena | Rea | Rosendale | Savannah $1.25 tax included | Andrew County, Mo. Vol. 147 · No. 11 | March 16, 2023 | Amazonia | Avenue City | Bolckow | Cosby | Country Club | Fillmore | Helena | Rea | Rosendale | Savannah | hello@savrep.com | savrep.com | 816-324-3149 The Savannah Fire Depart- ment will be hosting a Chili Cookoff event on Sunday, March 26, with all proceeds going to assist Charlie Phillips to pay expenses associated with going to Berlin, Germany, to compete in the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, where he will rep- resent the United States. Charlie, 26, is a power lifter and the only Special Olympics athlete from Missouri selected this year. Interested persons can con- tact Chad Fulton at 816-387- 7198 or Brian Kennedy at 816- 390-2700. There is a $25 entry fee. Doors will be open to contes- tants at 9 a.m. on March 26. Chili cookoff presenters must bring a large cooker containing their fa- vorite chili, any serving utensils, a 50-foot electrical extension cord and a table for their display and chili. Entry forms are due by March 24. The doors will open for the public at noon on March 26 with freewill donations. An in-person meet-and-greet and an online streamed forum will give voters a chance to learn more about the five candidates running for Savannah R-3 School Board. The informal in-person event will be held on Saturday, March 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Space Between. That commu- nity gather- ing space is located at 412 Court St., just west of The Pizza Shoppe. The Savannah Reporter Candidate Forum is planned for Wednesday, March 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Resi- dents can view the forum on The Reporter’s Facebook page, either streamed live or recorded. Two incumbents are among five people who filed for three seats on the Savannah R-3 School Board. Current board President Than Wagers and past board President Stancy Bond filed for reelection. The other three are Rachel Piper, Leighton James DeGarmo and Justin Todd Schilling. Local individuals and busi- nesses are invited to help honor teachers and staff of the Savan- nah R-3 District by supporting its end-of-year celebration. The event also recognizes retirees and recipients of the Excellence in Education awards. Donations are being sought for the following: • $200 sponsorship for breakfast • $100 sponsorship for a retiree table • $100 sponsorship for Excel- lence in Education Award (2 available) • $100 sponsorship for Excel- lence in Service Award (2 available) A Savannah couple has bought Coldwell Banker Gen- eral Properties, a realty based in St. Joseph that covers most of Northwest Missouri. Jennifer and Travis Pflugradt, who were both Coldwell agents, com- pleted the purchase in January. The realty boasts 40 agents — one of the largest in the region. “God is good,” she said re- cently. “The opportunity (to buy) presented itself, and we took it.” The couple live in Savan- nah with two children, Annalise and Gabe. They are active in the community, volunteering at their The majority floor leader of the Missouri Senate is keynote speaker at the annual Lincoln Day Celebration Dinner on Fri- day, March 24. Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin will address the county’s largest an- nual political gathering. She was elected in 2018 and again in 2022 to represent the northeastern coun- ties of the 18th Senatorial District. Last year, she was elected by her peers as the majority floor leader, the first woman to hold this office in Missouri Senate history. Republican candidates — or their representatives — and coun- ty officeholders are expected to appear. Doors to the Clasbey Com- munity Center open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:45. Tickets are $25 at the door, but all elementa- ry, middle school and high school students are free and encouraged to attend. An auction and raffle will raise funds for the Andrew Coun- ty Republican Party. An Access Axis II XP 6.5 Creedmore rifle with Bushnell scope is the raffle prize. The manufacturer’s sug- gested retail price is $529. The winner must be present and must meet qualifications. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50. For more information, contact Andrew County Republican Com- mittee Chairman Mark Schneider at 816-261-3909. Chili Cookoff set for March 26 to help Charlie Voters can hear R-3 candidates at two events Donations sought for year-end event honoring R-3 staff Pflugradts buy Coldwell Banker realty in St. Joe Local GOP to host Lincoln Day event at Clasbey Center Avenue City R-9 Monday, March 20 To sign up, call the school office at 816-662-2305 North Andrew R-6 Tuesday, March 28, 6-7 p.m. Commons Area at North Andrew School Savannah R-3 Thursday, March 30 • Amazonia Elementary School, 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Helena Elementary School, 5-6 p.m. • John Glenn Elementary School, 5-6:30 p.m. • Minnie Cline Elementary School Last names A-M, 5-6 p.m. Last names, N-Z, 6-7 p.m. Kindergarten Screenings Avenue City R-9 Monday, March 20 To sign up, call the school office at 816-662-2305 North Andrew R-6 Thursday, March 30 Rosendale Christian Church Call Kelly Sybert at 816-387- 3471 to set up time Savannah R-3 • Monday, April 17, Helena Elementary School • Tuesday, April 18, Amazonia Elementary School • Wednesday, April 19, John Glenn Elementary School • Thursday, April 20, Minnie Cline Elementary School Kindergarten Roundups Parents should bring kids to kindergarten roundups KEN ROSENAUER PUBLISHER PUB @ SAVREP.COM Kindergarten is a term borrowed from Germans who essentially invent- ed it in the late 18th century. Such insti- tutions were originally made in the late 18th century in Germany, Bavaria and Alsace to serve children whose parents both worked outside home. “Kinder” means “child,” and “gar- ten” means “garden.” Very visual way of portraying the goal of this longtime first step in American public education. The metaphor of the gardener — teach- er —nurturing these garden residents to help them learn well and grow strong. As it turns out, kindergarten has be- come a preschool approach to learning based on playing, singing, practical ac- tivities such as drawing and social in- teraction as part of the transition from home to school. With that in mind, know that schools across Andrew County are pre- paring for what is commonly termed “Kindergarten Roundup.” It’s the annual drive to bring mostly 5-year-old children to schools where they and their parents can be intro- duced to the world of kindergarten — a most significant transition from the family home — and then be screened to check for “kindergarten readiness.” School officials across the county request that other siblings remain at home so that the incoming kindergar- tener can have everyone’s undivided attention. John Glenn Principal Kelly Warren offers a rundown of what they’ll be do- ing at her school, which won’t be too much different at most other schools in Andrew County. She expects 40 to 50 children at John Glenn’s roundup. When they ar- rive, parents will be invited to sit on stage in the gym, where they will learn about all the resources available to their children. Also, staff will check on chil- dren’s residence to make sure they’re at the right school building. A common record, such as a utility bill, takes care of that. Parents also must bring children’s birth certificates, social security num- bers and immunization records. Warren said of the children, “They’re so excited.” Both kindergar- ten teachers will be on hand to visit World War I Museum to host two events in person, online KEN ROSENAUER PUBLISHER PUB @ SAVREP.COM T WWI . 9 T D . 9 T R . 9 KEN ROSENAUER PUBLISHER PUB @ SAVREP.COM T P . 4 Janet and I spent four enjoyable days at Table Rock Lake last week, our first trip to the condo since early December. Some of our time was just resting and relaxing, though not as much as I’d like. For a change we had no particular maintenance tasks — short of measuring for drapes for the sliding door to our sunporch. I spent quite a bit of time out on the porch writing stories for this week’s Reporter. On Thursday we went to The Hughes Brothers Theater, where we enjoyed a tasty dinner before the music show. The four brothers put on a performance with their very large family that is well worth the price of admission. This was our first chance to use the theater’s season tickets, which I had bought back in December. Since they have three different shows, we’ll get quite a bit of variety during the rest of the year. The highlight of our visit was attending the opening night of “Queen Esther” at the Sight and Sound Theater. As most of you know, this is an entertainment company that produces bible stories live on stage. Each is a grand spectacle, a feast for both eyes and ears — and spirit. We have seen every one of the eight shows performed at Sight and Sound. Drawing from the Book of Esther in the bible, the current show is one of the best we’ve seen at this venue. Frankly, I recalled little of the story of Esther from reading the bible. No longer. So, I heartily recommend you put “Queen Esther” on your bucket list. It’s show- ing in Branson until December. Don’t forget to call well in advance of your visit to get tickets. -o-O-o- The Savannah Master Plan meetings will be taking three months off as the facilitator from Mo-Kan Regional Council is dealing with some health issues. While we certainly understand the need to pause, it’s disappoint- ing to have to put this important effort on the back burner at a time when we need to move along with community and business devel- opment. As much as possible, we need to capitalize on the opening of the Savannah Campus of North Central Missouri College. -o-O-o- How about former Vice President Mike Pence’s most recent com- ments about former President Donald Trump? Talk about an eye- brow-raiser. He was speaking at the annual white-tie Gridiron Din- ner attended by politicians and journalists Two Pence comments stand out. The first: “President Trump was wrong. I had no right to overturn the election. And his reckless words endangered my family and ev- eryone at the Capitol that day, and I know history will hold Donald Trump accountable.” The second: “Make no mistake about it, what happened that day was a disgrace. And it mocks decency to portray it any other way.” -o-O-o- Marjorie Taylor Greene. The best thing I can say about her is that I’m thankful she represents Georgia in Congress and not Missouri. Did you happen to hear her say it was time to divide the country along political lines, arguing that the differences between Republi- can- and Democratic-leaning states have become irreconcilable. “We need a national divorce,” she tweeted. “We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government. Ev- eryone I talk to says this.” After her comments stirred social media uproar, she walked them back, saying that a “national divorce” doesn’t mean “civil war.” Hmmmmm. So how else does she expect to divide the nation into red and blue states? Sure sounds like civil war to me, and that’s scary. -o-O-o- I happen to have blue eyes. My mother used to tell me she wished them on me while she was pregnant with me and my twin sister. It turns out that, while blue eyes are not the rarest color — that distinction goes to green eyes, only 8 to 10 percent of the population can boast baby blues. According to an article at The List website, “blue eyes descend from a single genetic mutation [which] means that every single per- son on the planet with blue eyes descended from one common an- cestor, about 10,000 years ago. In fact, a team of geneticists at the University of Copenhagen actually traced that mutation all the way back to a single Danish family.” Fascinating. A few more details about blue-eyed folks: They face a higher mela- noma risk, a lower vitiligo risk and are more likely to be competitive. The most common eye color? Well, brown, of course. -o-O-o- Rewriting history. Yep, that’s exactly what Tucker Carlson is at- tempting in his cherry-picked video segments from the more than 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 tape handed over to him by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Video that Carlson didn’t air shows police and rioters engaged in hours of violent combat. Nearly 1,000 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol attack, and more than 300 of those have been convicted. I find it appalling that Carlson has the gall to twist that violent uprising as nothing more than a peaceful gathering. -o-O-o- In the next issue of The Reporter, look for coverage on the open enrollment bill just passed in the Missouri House and now being considered in the Senate. It may not bode well for public schools — especially small, rural schools. Also, we’re working on reviews of the Annual Performance Re- port for each of the Andrew County school districts. Finally, we’ll have initial coverage of candidates running in the April 6 race for Savannah R-3 School Board. -o-O-o- That’s all for now. Remember, if folks ask, tell them you heard it here. OPINIONS THE SAVANNAH REPORTER March 16, 2023 2 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – As the 2023 session reached its midpoint lawmakers headed into their brief break from legislative action with a long list of accomplishments. From vital public safety measures to im- proved access to healthcare to the expansion of educational opportu- nities, House members gave their stamp of approval to legislation that would positively impact Missourians from all walks of life throughout the state. Lawmakers will have until Friday, May 12 to have their legislative priorities approved by both the House and Senate and sent to the Gover- nor’s desk. Legislators begin their one-week break with 30 House Bills sent to the Senate including one piece of legislation truly agreed to by both chambers and signed into law by the governor. Members will use this time to conduct in-district meetings, attend constituent events, and prepare for the last leg of the 2023 Session. Traditionally a return from the mid-session break means the House will hit the ground running; we attend hearings, marathon floor debates, and inner office meetings at break-neck speed. Missouri has a limited amount of time when laws can be filed and passed, which means our five month period has to be jam packed as much as possible before the constitutionally obligated interim begins. My own Session has been highly productive. I was granted a public hearing on my HB 1141, which would provide a sales tax exemption for certain used tangible personal property. The committee and I had some great conversations, and I look forward to working with them to get this bill passed on to the next step. I also had two bills voted out of committee; HB 777 would modify Missouri’s current Certificate of Need statutes, and HCR 13 would create the America 250 Commission in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. I am also excited to share that I will have public hearings for several other bills in the coming weeks. My hope is that I can get these bills across the finish line and to the Governor’s desk before the end of legislative session. Legislature concludes highly productive rst half of session C APITOL R EPORT C APITOL R EPORT R EPRESENTATIVE D EAN V AN S CHOIACK Dean Vanschoiack : 573-751-3666 | dean.vanschoiack@house.mo.gov Call Dana Ceglenski, ACC, TODAY! (816) 324-0040 / (866) 612-0041 “Same great service, with a new name! I am still here to help you plan that special vacation you have been waiting for!” Your multi award winning Personal Vacation Planner. 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There’s a funny story about a man from Texas who liked to brag about how huge his ranch is. He told his friend that if he set off in his truck at sunrise, the sun would be setting by the time he got to the other side. His friend replied, “I had a truck like that once.” We’ve all had a truck or a car like that. It sure seemed like that was just about every car I owned. At the Jones farm we figured out pretty quickly when Detroit gives you lemons, its best to just pucker up and fi gure out how to fix it. I spent many a day (and night), wrench in hand, on the side of the road learning the finer points of repairing my “cursed” combustion engine. I learned how to think on my feet when I drove home using a fishing line connected to the carburetor because of a broken throttle cable in my GTO. I am positive my negotiation skills were refi ned having to explain to a police officer that my brake lights do work but only when the headlights are off. As I tell these stories to my son, Max, I’m beginning to wonder what he is going to do when he starts driving in a decade and his electric vehicle breaks down. Will he get out the diagnostic comput- er and make the electrons flow again? If Max is anything like his dad, he is going to find some way to put a little more pep in his electric ride for bragging rights on the neighborhood quarter mile. I bet my favorite catalog from JC Whit- ney will even make a comeback, supplying chips, gadgets and floor mats emblazoned with lightning bolts. These fancy electric vehicles get a bad rap with most of my gear- head friends. They don’t like the idea of anything being forced on them, not until you can drive to Kansas City and back without hav- ing to recharge. They also don’t cotton to the idea that electric vehi- cles are going to save the planet — they won’t. What I can tell you is electric cooperatives see EVs as a good thing because, charged at night, they help level the peaks and valleys that make delivering electricity to your home inefficient. As electric vehicles become more common, I can see incentives for charging during off-peak hours. While my buddy, Rusty, gets his share of grief for driving a “space car,” sometimes even from me, he is helping his fellow co-op members of Boone Electric Cooperative keep their lights on. Elec- tric cars aren’t for everyone today, but they may be for our kids or grandkids. That’s not a bad thing. Remember this: Those brave early adopters in their tin lizzies and jalopies had to suffer the cruel taunts of farmers driving by in their horse-drawn buggies, saying, “Get a horse!” Caleb Jones is the executive vice president and CEO of the As- sociation of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and a member of Boone Electric Cooperative. 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The class, which begins Wednesday, April 6, from 6:15 to 7 p.m., is targeted at children aged 4 to 10. “This class gives kids their first exposure to musical theatre by utilizing imaginative play, creative movement and singing,” Ingersoll explained. “The class is designed to inspire creativity and build confidence while establish- ing the building blocks of musical theater in a fun, supportive envi- ronment.” She thinks it’s important for kids to be well-rounded people with art experiences. The acting class is tailored for “those that dance seems like too much.” The class is part of a much larger package of classes that be- gin the first week of April and end with a recital on May 13 at the Missouri Theater in St. Joseph. The Spring Sparklers package includes an Inspirations Studio T-shirt “The Season of Joy,” two months tuition, professional recit- al costume, recital participation fee and digital download of recit- al videography. While this total package is valued at $266, it will be priced for $99 at the time of enrollment and $99 on May 1. Shoes and tights that may be required for class and perfor- mance are not included and may require additional investment. The courses, in addition to the Little Stars Acting Class, include the following: • TuTwo Twirl, Mondays, 6-6:30 p.m. ages 2-3. Introducto- ry creative movement, dance and tumbling with a focus on rhythm, counting, body awareness and control in a fun, 30-minute class. • TuTwo Twirl, Tuesdays, 6:30- 7:00 p.m., ages 2-3. Intro- ductory creative movement, dance and tumbling with a fo- cus on rhythm, counting, body awareness and control in a fun, 30-minute class. • Little Dancers, Thursdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m., ages 4-6. The very basics of ballet, tap and tumbling. Great focus on rhythm, counting, dexterity, body awareness and control. • Fun Cheer, Thursdays, 5:45- 6:30 p.m., ages 6+. This fun class will introduce the basics of sideline cheer and dance performances. Strong, sharp movements and big smiles are key! • Beginner Ballet, Mondays, 5:30-6:15 p.m., ages 8+. Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and will maximize tech- nique and longevity in a career of dance. It provides grace, poise and technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline and self-con- fidence. Students are taught proper body placement, body alignment, barre and center floor work, along with across- the-floor combinations. “We’d love to include a few more friends in our show,” Inger- soll said. ▶ These handmade birdhouses and feeders are available for viewing at the Savannah Rolling Hills Library. Crafter and bird enthusiast Luther Briggs says each birdhouse takes multiple days to create because each design is unique. While the frames are made of wood, license plates help to add “bling” to the designs. The birdhouses feature a one- inch portal for songbirds. Luther also makes a point to in- clude a small, wooden cross on the back of each birdhouse. [C OMMUNITY -S UBMITTED P HOTOS ] nah, Missouri, until 1942 when she moved to Washington, D.C. She lived there until 1947 when she moved back to Savannah un- til 1948. Juanita then returned to Washington, D.C., and Mary- land. On January 16, 1982, Juan- ita was married to Herrold A. Millen in Washington, D.C. She then moved to Albion, Nebraska, with Herrold and resided in Albi- on for the remainder of her life. Juanita worked as a secretary and administrative assistant for the United States federal govern- ment until her retirement. She was a member at Petworth Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., in 1945. She transferred to the Albion United Method- ist Church in 1982. Juanita was an active member of the United Methodist Women and the East- ern Star. Throughout her life she donated countless units of blood through the American Red Cross. Juanita enjoyed horses and horsemanship. She especial- ly loved to drive and travel the country, always keeping a home- made ice cream maker in her car for those special occasions. Juanita was also known to be very supportive of her family’s activities and would travel to at- tend them often. Juanita is survived by her sis- ter, Winona L. Hatcher of Glen- dale, Arizona; niece, Karmella (Rory) Sellers of Dubuque, Iowa; nephew, Kent (Deana) Hatch- er of Glendale, Arizona; two great-nieces; three great-neph- ews; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; broth- er, Lloyd Harris; nephew, Keith Hatcher; and brother-in-law, Paul “Hatch” Hatcher. Juanita J. Harris-Millen, 99, of Albion, Nebraska, died on Satur- day, March 11, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society-Albion in Al- bion, Nebraska. It was Juanita’s wish to be cre- mated, and no local services are planned. Burial of her cremains will be at a later date at Union Star Cemetery in Union Star, Missouri. Levander Funeral Home of Albion, Nebraska, is in charge of local arrangements. Condolenc- es may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com. hello@savrep.com | savrep.com | 816-324-3149 RECORDS THE SAVANNAH REPORTER March 16, 2023 3 Across 1. Montezuma II, for one 6. Bombay wraparound dress 10. Improvisational style 14. Gaucho accessory 15. Where Baha’ism began 16. Type of slinger 17. Team of Johnny Unitas 18. Not tacit 19. Against 20. Seldom 23. Naught 24. Takes the wheel 25. Tempest setting 29. They’re drawn to the flame 31. Perry’s penman 32. Clark or Gibbs of country music 33. Zoo attraction 36. Hercule Poirot’s pride 40. Sheep’s milieu 41. Films with casts of thou- sands 42. Partner of “read ‘em” 43. More than lionize 44. Sixth Amendment adjective 46. Film mouse 49. Golf norm 50. Gives up 57. Jack-in-the-pulpit, for one 58. Cause to grimace 59. Replay effect 60. Sport of princes 61. Excalibur’s handle 62. All agog 63. First name in slapstick 64. D-Day invasion town 65. Steakhouse selection Down 1. With the bow, in music 2. Jerusalem temple locale 3. Powder ingredient, perhaps 4. Sermon attachment 5. Pit boss’ domain 6. Strong cordage fiber 7. Damascus resident 8. Snooker cushion 9. Automotive, steel or tourism, e.g. 10. Attaints 11. Birchbark boat 12. Noted capitalist John Jacob 13. Dilutes 21. Insect egg 22. Moral philosophy 25. Kiss or show partner 26. Buffalo-to-Albany canal 27. Ski resort next to Snowbird 28. Favored one 29. Benevolence 30. Lode yields 32. Working for the weekend letters 33. Away from the sea wind 34. Argued a claim 35. Catch sight of 37. Come-hither looks 38. They’re often etched in stone 39. Female with a wool coat 43. Evil spirit (Var.) 44. Remained unused 45. Like some stations on a car radio 46. Pulls a switcheroo 47. Clairvoyant’s cards 48. Tongue neighbor 49. Mottled horse 51. Display one’s patience 52. It could cause one to switch gears 53. Bodybuilder’s bane 54. Recognizable symbol 55. Sunday utterance 56. Reason for an “R” Check puzzle answers online today by visiting savrep.com/answers or by scanning the QR code Game Time Game Time brought to you by Savannah Branch • 514 W. Main • 324-4569 • rhcl.org facebook.com/RollingHillsLibrary Solutions? Bethany, Missouri. Travis “Scooter” Bartlett, 52, Bethany, Missouri, passed away Friday morning, March 3, 2023, at his residence. Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, Missouri. Inurnment will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Miriam Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome. com T “S ” B 1970-2023 Juanita Jean Harris-Millen, daughter of Carl B. and Bertha “Lea” Leora (Farrow) Harris, was born on October 27, 1923, at Savannah, Missouri. Juanita attended elementary school at Andrew County Cherry Grove and high school at Savannah High School, where she gradu- ated in 1941. She then attended Platt-Gard Business School in St. Joseph, Missouri, from 1941 to 1942. Juanita lived in rural Savan- J J M -M 1923-2023 Local working parents have another option for childcare be- ginning in May with the launch of the new Inspirations Summer Academy. The academy will be operat- ed by Mary Ingersoll, who also is owner of Inspirations Dance Center, Bloom After School and Bloom Fine Arts Preschool. Inspirations offered a summer camp for many years, but she sees need for a full-day summer academy. Ingersoll said they will be able to accommodate up to 50 children, who will be broken up into smaller groups. The acad- emy will be held at the Inspira- tions Dance Center, 801 State Route E in Savannah. Some of the staff from Bloom After School will be working with the academy, so many stu- dents will see familiar faces. All staff are fingerprinted and back- ground screened. On the lineup for enrichment are Daily Morning Yoga, Mon- day Art with Miss Bee, Gar- den Club, Music & Movement, themed weeks filled with fun activities, walking field trips to nearby parks and facilities and bus field trips to area attractions The age range is kindergarten to sixth grade The flexible academy fees are as follow: $100 registration fee; 10 or more weeks, $169/week; six or more weeks, $189/week; three or more weeks, $209/week; and single week, $225. The fees include daily lunch, provided by The Pasture Café in Savannah, as well as snacks and all field trips. “We think it’s a really good value,” Ingersoll said. “The ex- periences kids have are really important.” She added that the academy curriculum stresses the same important aspects of enrichment and fun that are fol- lowed in Bloom After School. The academy is open week- days, except holidays, during the Savannah R-3 summer break. Children may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and must be picked up no later than 5:30 p.m. Register for the academy on- line at https://inspirationsdance- center.com/summer. For more information, phone 816-646- 2404. Inspirations to open summer academy for full-day care Acting class part of Spring Sparklers at Inspirations Looking for something to do? Check out our Free Community Calendar at savrep.com/calendar If you would like to have a carry-out meal, please call in the morning by 10:30 to let us know you will be picking up a car- ry-out meal, arrive between 11 and 12:15, come in and let the front desk know you are here to pick up your meal. Then, we will get it for you. The cost is the same as the congregate dining: Suggested dona- tion for those 60 years and older is $5, and the cost for those under 60 is $8 per meal. • March 16 – Laverna Senior Living will be here to do B/P checks at 10:30 a.m. Bob Burnett will entertain at noon for our St. Patrick’s Party. • March 17 – Board of Directors will meet at 9:30 a.m. We will play bingo at noon, hosted by Fran Pearce. • March 20 – We will have Exercise with Freudenthal at 10:30 a.m. We will have Bingo at noon, hosted by Richard Dick. • March 21 – Bible Study with Reverend Kate will be at 10 a.m. We will play High rollers at noon. • March 22 – We will have Exercise with Carolyn Hubach at 10 a.m. We will play Bingo at noon, hosted by Benedictine/Mosaic. Pitch tournament will be at 7 p.m. Thanks to everyone who helped and participated in our Soup or Chili Fundraiser! Results from the pitch tournament held on March 8 were first place, Wilma Hannah and John Grime, and second place, Dennis Hart and Eileen Duty. Congratulations! March 20 – taco salad, lettuce/tomato, Spanish rice, chips, citrus fruit March 21 – broccoli cheese soup, ½ ham sandwich, relish, crack- ers, pineapple, PB cookie March 22 – chili dog on bun, sweet potato fries, broccoli salad, cinn. applesauce March 23 – fried chicken, potatoes & gravy, veg. blend, roll, peach crisp March 24 – fi sh, baked beans, corn nuggets, bun, mixed fruit SENIOR C ENTER M ENUS & N EWS SENIOR C ENTER M ENUS & N EWS 50 Y EARS A GO M ARCH 15, 1973 • Ground breaking ceremonies for the new $1,200,000 La Verna Village Nursing Home are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Harold F. James, president of the La Verna Heights advisory board and general chairman of the La Verna Village civic action fund drive, will be master of ceremonies. • The Savannah School Board passed the new budget of $1,977,804 to operate for the 1973-74 school year. • Mr. Zachary, Mr. Reger and Mr. Stephens were three of the six teachers who enjoyed the buffet served by 5th hours Home Ec II. This was the climax of the unit, taught by Miss Beulah Campell, about how to set up a buffet. • The featured CEO student of the week is Sheila Schildknect. Sheila is employed in the bookkeeping department at The Home Bank under the supervision of Mrs. Joyce Holt. • Winners of the 3rd Annual Jackson Invitational Chess and Checker tournament at Savannah Junior High are Elizabeth Miller, first place in the checker competition while Joy Lee Carpenter finished second. Mitchell Fisher took first place, while Kevin Sticken finished second in the chess competition. 25 Y EARS A GO M ARCH 19, 1998 • The North Andrew Lady Cardinals earned a trip to the Show-Me Showdown in Columbia when they defeated Princ- eton 44-22 in the state playoff quarterfinal game last Saturday. Jessica Hare led the Cardinals in their offensive attack with 13 points. • The Savannah Lady Savages captured second place in the MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Basketball Championship. The Savages squeezed by past defending state champion, the Marshfield Blue Jays, 85-81 in double overtime of the semi- final to earn a spot in the championship game. Taren O’Brien had 29 points and Jill Esely had 19 points. • This year, the SHS graduating class of 1998 will be donating a brick and graphite sign that will be placed at the entrance of the school as their senior gift. • Four speakers were special guests during the Minnie Cline fifth grade career day. Those participating were Jennifer Barnes, Missouri Department of Conservation; Police Chief Derald Lammers; John Barnes, Barnes Heating and Air Con- ditioning; and Ray Alburn, Big Band and Entertainer. • The officers of the Savannah Chapter 323, Order of the East- ern Star, for 1998 include Kay Stanton, Worthy Matron; John Stanton, Worthy Patron; Mary Lancey, Associate Matron; Lavell Warren, Associate Patron, Virginia Hower, Secretary and Mildred Boatright, Treasurer. 10 Y EARS A GO M ARCH 14, 2013 • North Andrew FFA members Abi Cole and Dayton Lamme have been selected to receive the State FFA Degree, which will be awarded at the Hearnes Center at the University of Missouri on April 19, 2013. • The Lady Savage soccer team is moving to the new Mid- dle School field to play their games this year. The girls need- ed someplace with a little more swagger to defend their two straight district titles. 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