The Archie High School Band performed at 2 Large-Group Music Festivals this week. They received a rating of "Exemplary" (the highest rating) at the MOSSBDA Festival and a rating of "Outstanding" at the State Large Group Festival. Bravo, Band!
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Way to go Archie High School Band!
The Archie High School Band performed at 2 Large-Group Music Festivals this week. They received a rating of "Exemplary" (the highest rating) at the MOSSBDA Festival and a rating of "Outstanding" at the State Large Group Festival. Bravo, Band!
Obituary - Ruth Lee
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Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm Monday, also at the chapel. Burial will take place in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Drexel Public School Foundation. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Ruth Marie was born on September 14th 1936, to Inez Miller Murphy and John Frank Murphy, in the family home in Drexel, Missouri. With bright red hair like her mother, and blue eyes like her father, she was the delight of her parents and for the first years of her life all was well and happy.
But the marriage of Inez and John ended in divorce and John was granted custody of the child who, with the assistance of hired help and a gracious God, he guided through childhood and the teenage years until, at eighteen, Ruth met the man who would become her husband.
Harvey Nichols Lee and Ruth were married on April 11, 1955. Their union was blessed with 3 wonderful children; John Leslie Lee, David Nichols Lee, and Brenda Kay Lee Marks.
The marriages of these children added 2 loving daughter's in-law, Janice Lee and Lisa Lee, and a fantastic son-in-law, Dan Marks... along with the Marks family that Ruth considered as her own. Her tree of life was completed with the arrival of 7 dearly loved grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; Jonathan Lee, Jeremy Marks, Christina Nichole Lee, Jeffery Marks, Kelsey Lee, Thomas Marks, and Mackenzie Lee. And 2 step-grandchildren, Josh and Samantha Chamberlin. Her great-grandchildren are Taylor Nichole Lee, Alexander Xavier Lee, Ekatarina Lee, Gracie and Allie Marks, and Bennett Lyons.
Ruth was the only child of an only surviving child, of an only surviving child meaning that the Murphy linage by name ended with her marriage. Even so, she gained something of more value; she acquired the family she'd yearned for.
Proceeding her in death; her sister by marriage, Maxine Dougan, and brother by marriage, Robert Lee. Also passing to glory before her were her parents by marriage, Leslie and Anna Lee, and her natural mother and father, Inez Gillion and John Murphy.
Surviving her are her husband, Harvey Lee of the home, Ray Lee, Bess Brantner, Pauline Zeigler, Ethel Dougan, and Russell Lee along with their spouses and many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom were dear to her heart.
Ruth enjoyed life. She enjoyed laughing, dancing, traveling, and visiting with neighbors, friends and family -- or anyone else she came in contact with. The ability to converse with others was something she considered to be a gift. A special talent and one she didn't let go to waste, - often to the dismay of her family.
Another God given talent Ruth possessed was an ability to move others with words on paper. For many years she wrote a weekly column for The Drexel Star and during her lifetime much of her work was printed in anthologies and a variety of magazines. One of the articles she took humble credit for having written, a personal essay titled "God Doesn't Make Nobodies," was reprinted by at least five publications.
Ruth was a Christian wife, mother, and grandmother. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior, and was baptized into the faith, worshipping on a regular basis in both the Church of the Nazarene and the United Methodist Church, and daily doing her best to follow the example set by Christ.
You will not be surprised to know that this Celebration of Life service was planned in advance by Ruth. She loved all of you. And she asks this of you…. "Continue to live with love in your hearts. Love for God, love for each other, and love for yourselves."
"And hey, don't forget to laugh!"
"And hey, don't forget to laugh!"
Chilly and Rainy Thursday
Chilly and rainy weather continues through Thursday. Some snowflakes may mix in with the rain Thursday morning much like this morning.
The good news is rain clears out and temperatures warm for the weekend.
The good news is rain clears out and temperatures warm for the weekend.
Obituary - Austin Lynn Brown
Austin grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 2010. He then attended Crowder College where he graduated with two associates degrees.
Austin has worked the past seven years at O’Reilly’s in Nevada and has been the store manager for the past four years. He loved cars, dogs, and especially his family.
Survivors include his wife, Samantha, and daughter, Holdyn, both of the home; mother, Sharon Brown, Nevada; father, Jeff Yockey, Nevada; sister, Kira Brown, Springfield, MO; aunt and uncle, Donna and Rollin Wallace, Nevada; and an aunt, Loretta Brown, Nevada.
No services are planned.
Survivors include his wife, Samantha, and daughter, Holdyn, both of the home; mother, Sharon Brown, Nevada; father, Jeff Yockey, Nevada; sister, Kira Brown, Springfield, MO; aunt and uncle, Donna and Rollin Wallace, Nevada; and an aunt, Loretta Brown, Nevada.
No services are planned.
Drexel Superintendent Report 3/23
Candidate Filing – the following have filed as candidates for the Drexel R-IV Board of Education, Tim Eastwood (incumbent) and Josh Gordon (incumbent). The terms of Tim Eastwood and Josh Gordon are set to expire. There are two positions open, each for a term of three years. The General Election Date is April 5th, 2022. According to state statute if the number of candidates is equal to the number of positions available then no election will be required.
School Make-Up Days – currently we have two days that are required to be made up – the make-up dates are April 4th and May 2nd, additionally we have exhausted all of our AMI hours.
Now that we have our health insurance renewal rates for next year, I plan on taking some time to start putting together a preliminary budget for 2022-2023. My goal is to present a preliminary budget to the board in April/May and then present a final budget in June for adoption.
The district has partnered with Compass Health Network and they have a therapist in place who will begin offering school based therapy services at no cost to the district for eligible students.
The district has been approved to receive Supply Chain Assistance Funds for the food service department. The district will receive nearly $10,000 to help offset the cost associated with supply chain issues that have resulted in higher food costs.
ESSER III – funds have been appropriated and now available to make payment requests – this year we will be claiming payment to cover costs associated with our COVID extra duty stipends, I-Ready benchmarking assessment program, air purifiers, Monday Academy costs and other curriculum material and textbook costs = probably a total of between $100,000 and $125,000. Our total allocation went from $315,010 to $319,377, so we will have to go back in and revise our plan and budget to reflect the change in allocation.
Spring Activities and Athletics are underway – FBLA, FCCLA, and FFA are preparing for contest season and competing at various levels and attending state leadership conferences – some are competing virtually and some are in person. Scholar Bowl is preparing for district competition as well – all in hopes of qualifying for state competition. Athletics spring seasons are also ready to get underway and by the end of the month games and meets will be in full swing.
Respectfully,
Terry
Terry
MoDOT News Release: No More Trash! Bash seeks volunteers to help clean up Missouri roadways
JEFFERSON CITY – Every spring, as snow and ice fade to an unpleasant memory, attention turns to trash that has accumulated on roadsides during the winter months. The Missouri Department of Transportation would like to invite all who use Missouri roads to join us in doing some spring cleaning throughout the month of April.
MoDOT spends about $6 million annually to remove litter from more than 385,000 acres of right of way along 34,000 state highway miles. No MOre Trash! Bash is an annual outreach of MoDOT’s year-round litter control efforts.
“We are asking all Missourians to find ways to help clean Missouri’s roadsides during the Trash Bash month of April,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer. “We ask our Adopt-A-Highway volunteer groups to pick up their sections, and anyone can do a one-time volunteer effort, including community groups or clubs or any individual interested doing community service hours.”
MoDOT will provide trash bags and safety vests to anyone who volunteers. Regionally, events will be announced that people can come join in the litter pickup.
“Missouri was one of the first states in the country to implement the Adopt-A-Highway program,” Allmeroth said. “Now in its 35th year in our state, Adopt-a-Highway has recruited volunteers who perform about $1 million a year in litter cleanup. Every section served by adopters allows MoDOT to devote resources to other much-needed tasks.”
Currently, there are more than 5,300 groups and 50,000 volunteers who have adopted more than 6,400 miles of roadway. Adopt-A-Highway groups include commercial and private enterprises; civic and non-profit organizations; families and individuals.
One of the easiest ways to help combat litter is not to create it in the first place. Remember these simple tips:
Don’t litter. Keep a bag for trash in your car or truck and wait to dispose of it properly. Littering is a class A misdemeanor in Missouri. Anyone convicted of littering may be imprisoned in the county jail for up to one year and fined up to $1,000 per incident. Illegal disposal of solid waste may be punishable as a Class D felony with fines of $20,000 or higher.
Secure the load. Make sure nothing blows out or gets bumped into the roadway. In addition to creating litter, unsecured loads can be a safety hazard to the vehicles behind you. Missouri statutes (Missouri Revised Statutes 307.010) and various city ordinances require all loads in transport must be secured. Trailers without sides must be completely covered by tarps, truck tailgates must be up and the disposal items cannot be hanging off the vehicle in any way. Any vehicle without its load completely covered will be assessed a $25 unsecured load fee.
MoDOT spends about $6 million annually to remove litter from more than 385,000 acres of right of way along 34,000 state highway miles. No MOre Trash! Bash is an annual outreach of MoDOT’s year-round litter control efforts.
“We are asking all Missourians to find ways to help clean Missouri’s roadsides during the Trash Bash month of April,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer. “We ask our Adopt-A-Highway volunteer groups to pick up their sections, and anyone can do a one-time volunteer effort, including community groups or clubs or any individual interested doing community service hours.”
MoDOT will provide trash bags and safety vests to anyone who volunteers. Regionally, events will be announced that people can come join in the litter pickup.
“Missouri was one of the first states in the country to implement the Adopt-A-Highway program,” Allmeroth said. “Now in its 35th year in our state, Adopt-a-Highway has recruited volunteers who perform about $1 million a year in litter cleanup. Every section served by adopters allows MoDOT to devote resources to other much-needed tasks.”
Currently, there are more than 5,300 groups and 50,000 volunteers who have adopted more than 6,400 miles of roadway. Adopt-A-Highway groups include commercial and private enterprises; civic and non-profit organizations; families and individuals.
One of the easiest ways to help combat litter is not to create it in the first place. Remember these simple tips:
Don’t litter. Keep a bag for trash in your car or truck and wait to dispose of it properly. Littering is a class A misdemeanor in Missouri. Anyone convicted of littering may be imprisoned in the county jail for up to one year and fined up to $1,000 per incident. Illegal disposal of solid waste may be punishable as a Class D felony with fines of $20,000 or higher.
Secure the load. Make sure nothing blows out or gets bumped into the roadway. In addition to creating litter, unsecured loads can be a safety hazard to the vehicles behind you. Missouri statutes (Missouri Revised Statutes 307.010) and various city ordinances require all loads in transport must be secured. Trailers without sides must be completely covered by tarps, truck tailgates must be up and the disposal items cannot be hanging off the vehicle in any way. Any vehicle without its load completely covered will be assessed a $25 unsecured load fee.
To learn more about how you can safely participate, visit www.modot.org/adopt-highway or call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636).
Obituary - Cecil Ray McKinley Jr.
Funeral service will be 10 am Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Hume Christian Church. A visitation will follow the service.
Contributions are suggested to the Hume Fair Association. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
A complete obituary will be posted at a later time.
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