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Brothers head up business as third-generation owners.

If your idea of a dream home is a new build brimming with modern features and luxury finishes that defies cookie-cutter styles, Girard Homes may be the builder for you. 

GH has been in business since 1983, becoming GH in 2016, and currently is in its third generation of ownership. Clients receive guidance at every step of the building process, from choosing a lot if they don’t already have one, to picking out the bathroom tile.

Building is in the blood 

At just 28, Zack Girard and his brother, Parker Girard, 27, co-own GH. The genesis for GH began with Zack and Parker’s grandfather, Howard Buescher, and their mother, Sue Girard, who went into business building homes in 1983 in Melbourne, Florida, where Zack and Parker grew up. 

After graduating from high school in Melbourne, Zack Girard came to Columbia to attend Mizzou, where he earned a business finance degree with an emphasis in real estate investing. 

“I got my real estate license when I was 18,” Zack says, “and started working with a brokerage [firm] here in town. And that’s how I got my feet wet with the local real estate market.” 

That early career move would later position Zack to open Boulder Realty, an in-home brokerage firm within GH. 

“My senior year [of college], I started talking to my mom about building a house here in town — just to kind of go through the building process and see what that looks like,” Zack explains. “I built the house and it worked out pretty well, and then we kind of kept going from there.” 

Parker Girard followed Zack to Missouri a couple of years later to join the company. He works as a new home specialist who helps clients with all of the preliminary business — finding a lot, picking a floor plan, and navigating contracts. GH has built just more than 100 homes since opening. 

“We’re going on our ninth year here in Columbia,” Zack said. “So it’s a family-owned and operated business.” 

GH employs 10 full-time employees, including an in-house architect, and interior designer, Becky Erdel. GH also does home remodels, and 100 percent custom homes if you don’t find a floorplan to your liking. 

The model home business model 

The home for sale at 1604 Morning Dove Court in the Old Hawthorne subdivision is one of GH’s model homes. And you can buy it fully furnished and decorated. 

The 4,390-square-foot home with a walk-out lower floor features five bedrooms, five baths, and a three-car garage. The home follows The Flint floorplan, one of 12 luxury home floorplans readily available for clients to choose from. And because it’s a model home, it has regular open hours when anyone can pop by to take a look. 

Most of the floorplans are available with a slab foundation or walkout and range in size from 1,740 to 4,557 square feet. The exterior of the homes features a modern aesthetic, with multiple roof peaks, and lots of texture — stucco, stone, wood, board, and batten siding. Some have a southern California vibe with a touch of mid-century modern flair. The Morning Dove property has a white stucco exterior, with black stucco trim and black garage doors. 

“There might be one other builder in town that has model homes that are open consistently, but it’s not as common in this area, but that’s how we kind of run our business,” Zack explains, adding that model homes help prospective clients get a feel for how they do things. “We sell them on a 12-month lease back. So we’ll actually sell the model home to a client, and then we’ll rent it back from them so that we can keep displaying it to other potential buyers.” 

The home’s interior is elegantly appointed in classic black and white to match the exterior, with splashes of shimmering gold accents. And just like the exterior, the inside is brimming with interesting textures and finishes chosen by Becky, who has been with GH for three years. 

Custom luxury finishes 

“Not only do I stage the [model homes], but I pick out everything,” she says, explaining her role as interior designer for GH. “I pick out all the finishes [for the] interior and exterior.  And then I work with clients to help them pick out everything from the shingles on the roof to the toilets in the bathrooms. We help them with everything.” 

Becky says clients appreciate the guidance because for as fun as it is to pick out bathroom tile and lighting fixtures, it’s a big job and decision fatigue is bound to set in. With a professional designer guiding them through every step, clients feel confident in the finishes they select. 

And to top it all off, GH’s in-house drafter creates 3D renderings of the chosen floor plan, complete with finishes and furnishings — not unlike the 3D models that many popular HGTV shows rely on to help viewers understand the designer’s vision. 

“They don’t have to worry about not being able to visualize their house,” Zack says about the design process. “Our whole idea is that we’re trying to make it easy on the client.” 

When you walk into 1604 Morning Dove Ct., you will immediately notice the open-concept floor plan and how much natural light there is. To the right is a small dining room currently staged as an office, and two small bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom are to the left. The bedrooms throughout are decorated in black, white, and gold. But it’s the textures Becky chose that make each room pop. The bed linens and pillows enjoy accents of embroidery, tassels, and pom poms. Large, abstract art pieces grab attention in every room. Sculptures and baubles ad interest with ripples, grooves, and ridges. 

Just beyond the foyer is the great room inviting you to relax. In the great room, Becky had three drywall panels suspended from the ceiling, and each had lighting on top that illuminates the ceiling with warm ambience. 

“You know, it’s a large space,” she explains.” I wanted to define this space without taking up floor space. So I did that with all the ceiling details. So, it visually divides [the space] without taking up floor space.” 

The real show-stopper on the main level is the enormous chef’s kitchen. It boasts a unique, curved island that seats eight. And small amenities make it luxurious: vertical power strips that pop up out of the island’s countertop; soft-close cabinet doors and drawers; and lights underneath the lower cabinets that give the whole room a homey glow. An enormous walk-in pantry rounds out the luxury kitchen. 

Another show-stopping room on this level is what Becky staged as a relaxation room off the great room. The original floorplans indicate this space could be used as another bedroom, but she had a different vision for it. Four gorgeous square brown velvet club chairs invite guests to take a load off. Two built-in wine refrigerators and built-in storage make this a super unique room. 

“[I wanted a room that was] dedicated to listening to music, reading a book, the conversations with friends having a glass of wine,” Becky explains. “And everybody that walks in wants to sit down and have a glass of wine there.” 

Head downstairs and prepared to be wowed by a whole other huge living space. At the bottom of the stairs is an office/craft room that is separated from the rest of the space by a glass wall and door. Side-by-side desks with upper cabinet storage and task lights inspire productivity, and two square bean bag chairs soften the workspace. 

The rest of the lower floor includes a spacious living room, a full kitchen, and space for a pool table. Two more sunny bedrooms and a luxurious bath round out the lower floor, which walks out into a yard overlooking a wooded lot. Two covered patios, one on each level, make outdoor entertaining easy. 

In addition to the property on Morning Dove, another model home can be toured at 140 N. Luna Lane. Zack says they have about 20 lots in the new phase of Old Hawthorne North that they’ll be building on this year. 

“So that’s going to be a big focus for us this coming year,” Zack says. “But we build pretty much all over Boone County and even into some of the surrounding counties. We’ve got some jobs in Boonville and in the Fulton area.”   

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UTICA — Utica’s premier summer sports event is back.

The 46th edition of the Boilermaker Road Race — on its traditional second Sunday in July — returns with smaller fields similar to recent years.

Both the 15K and the 5K reached their registration caps this year. The cap for the 15K was 8,500 while the 5K reached its 3,500 cap in the days leading to Boilermaker Weekend.

That means about 12,000 people will hit the Utica streets Sunday in addition to the thousands that line the course. There are also others who are participating in a virtual edition.

As participants hit the pavement, here are things you need to know ahead of the race:

Repeat winner?

Jemal Yimer, who won the Boilermaker last July, is set to run again this year.

Last year, he set course and event Men’s Open records with a time of 42 minutes, 38 seconds.

Other notable men include: Cherry Blossom 10-Mile winner Tsegay Kidanu and Americans Sam Chelanga, Reid Buchanan, Fernando Cabada and 2021 Boilermaker winner Stephen Rathbun.

For the women, it is unclear if 2022 winner Rosemary Wanjiru will be in the field. The group does include 2023 Bloomsday winner Yeshi Kalayu, 2016 Boilermaker winner Cynthia Limo, and Boilermaker women’s course record holder Edna Kiplagat, who is part of the Masters category.

A notable American in the women’s elite field is Jessie Cardin, who participated in the Kids Run in the early 2000s and won the Boilermaker 5K three times.

New wheelchair champ

Daniel Romanchuk is not in the wheelchair field due to a conflict with the World Paralympic Championships in Paris.

A top athlete, Romanchuk has claimed the Boilermaker’s 15K wheelchair division title in five of the last six races. He also has the course record.

Utica’s Hermin Garic, who won the 2021 race, is in the field, as is five-time winner Krige Schabort.

Other winners in the field include Josh Cassidy (2015), Tyler Byers (2005) and Tony Nogueria (1998).

On the women’s side, Jenna Fesemyer — who won last year and in 2019 — is in the field.

Amanda McGrory, who won the Boilermaker seven times between 2011 and 2018, retired in 2022.

5K

While not the main event of Boilermaker weekend, the 5K (3.1 miles) is still a key part of it all.

A different runner has claimed first in each of the last five years the 5K has happened.

The last winner from the Utica-Rome area was Boonville’s Tyler Fauvelle in 2018. New Hartford’s Casey Malloy was third overall in 2022.

Start times

The 5K event — which starts on the bridge on Burrstone Road in Utica — is set for 7:15 a.m. Sunday.

The start for the wheelchair race and the 15K race is on Culver Avenue near ECR International in Utica.

The wheelchair race is set for 7:45 a.m. The 15K is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.

Both the wheelchair race and 15K start on Culver Avenue in Utica.

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There are water stations throughout the course for participants.

These are the cutoff times for participants in each race: 15K: 2 hours, 30 minutes. 5K: 45 minutes.

There are various road closures around the city because of the race.

There is some street parking near the start line near ECR International and near the finish line at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company. Space is limited to public streets. There is no special reserved parking.

The course is restricted to registered runners and official race personnel. Walkers, pets, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited. Boilermaker officials “strongly discourage the use of headphones.”

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“It’s a different mind-set, but it doesn’t bother me that I might have to stop for 20 minutes, or even longer,” said Mr. Cowing, 41, a father of two and the chief executive and founder of Protectli, a computer hardware manufacturer. “Especially with kids. By the time we all get out of the car and into the bathroom, grab some snacks, it’s not such a big deal.”

Here are five scenic drives around the United States that are well suited to E.V. travel:

California: up the coast, down through wine country

California is lousy with scenic drives, from its extensive, 840-mile coastline to routes through the magnificent Sierra Nevada. But it’s hard to beat the majesty of the coast north of San Francisco, where Highway 1 twists and turns along vertiginous cliffs and jaw-dropping panoramas of the wild Pacific. Head north from San Francisco to Point Reyes National Seashore before following the coast through Bodega Bay and Jenner, where a meal or an overnight at the Timber Cove Resort or the Sea Ranch Lodge will recharge you for the 60-mile leg to the picturesque town of Mendocino. Loop back and head east through the redwood forests of Philo and Boonville and south to San Francisco via Highway 101, right through Sonoma wine country. You’ll find charging stops in Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Sonoma and Petaluma, and wineries like Ridge and Martin Ray are equipped with charging stations as well.

Washington: White Pass Scenic Byway

The Pacific Northwest is a gold mine of stunning scenery, boasting everything from rugged coastline and towering mountains to wildlife-rich forests. The White Pass Scenic Byway cuts through the heart of Washington from between the towns of Chahalis and Castle Rock to Naches via U.S. Route 12. The 120-mile route is a fine way to explore much of the wild and remote parts of the state, including a stretch that passes through Okanogan-Wenatchee and Gifford Pinchot National Forests and offers views of Mount Rainier. The road, winding past rivers and waterfalls, is known as a place for excellent wildlife spotting; it’s also a great starting point for hikes, fishing trips and more (find suggested itineraries online or via the byway’s trip planner app). The route is also the focus of a new electric vehicle-centric initiative, with eight new E.V. charging stations are currently being built, all of which will have at least one Level 3 fast charger. (A ribbon cutting for the newly electrified route is planned for July 11.)

Colorado: West Elk Loop

Colorado has been a leader in the United States when it comes to electrifying its scenic routes, and has committed to installing charging stations on its 26 scenic and historic byways by 2030. While there’s no way to go wrong when planning a Colorado road trip — circuits in the Rockies, through the desert and around historic mining towns are all options — we love the West Elk Loop for its combination of natural beauty, wildlife viewing and destination-worthy towns. Circling the West Elk Mountains, highlights include the charming towns of Carbondale and Crested Butte, fruit orchards and wineries in the North Fork Valley and the absolutely jaw-dropping beauty of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The route takes you past opportunities for boating, mountain biking and hot springs dips, plus live music and art festivals in the summertime.

New Mexico: The High Road to the Enchanted Circle

A road trip between Santa Fe and Taos — two standout New Mexico destinations — is a decided win. The route has beautiful scenery, a dose of history and is easily doable in an E.V. Start by accessing the state’s helpful E.V. planning tool and then hit the 56-mile High Road to Taos, which passes through villages with epic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Worthy stops include El Santuario de Chimayo, a church built in 1813 that’s still a destination for pilgrims. From Taos, the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway winds through striking mountain scenery (some of which was featured in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”) and mountain towns like Red River and Questa — these towns are excellent bases for hiking, fishing and other outdoor adventures. A detour to Taos Ski Valley is well worth taking, both for a charge and for mountain biking.

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Two roads in Jefferson City — North Ten Mile Drive and South Ten Mile Drive — are curiosities.

They are nowhere near each other, nor do they intersect. North Ten Mile Drive is north of Truman Boulevard and is about a mile long. South Ten Mile Drive is about a mile long, divided by Highways 50 and 179 into three segments that do not connect.

Why?

A story in the Daily State Journal in June 1881 describes a carriage drive taken by Major Joseph Clark and his “estimable lady” Lavenia to see the construction of Missouri Pacific’s new Bagnell Branch. The Clarks took the California Road, which the railroad was following, because it had few changes in grade. In 1873, the State Journal reported, “From east to west, the old Boonville Road in the north and the California road in the south are the principle thoroughfares for wagoning to and from Jefferson.”

Clark reported, “Some as beautiful scenery as there is in the world. Through the deep vales we could catch glimpses of the silvery sheen of the Missouri River.” They said it was a delightful ride but that “the country roads are in a most abominable condition, full of ruts, rough and ugly, greatly hindering travel.” They took the Dulle road home.

At the time of the carriage ride, the railroad had been built as far as the Wyatt farm. The Wyatt family owned the property where the Capital Mall, Truman Boulevard, Highway 50 and the Jefferson City Country Club come together. The California Road, which included parts of West Main, would become the north part of Ten Mile Drive.

A 1935 article in the Sunday News and Tribune describes the Wyatt place as follows: “It sits in the top of a knoll in ‘the loop’ of the Ten Mile drive.” At this time, the county road came from California into Jefferson City over what is now the north branch of the Ten Mile drive. In later years, travelers struck a tangent to Jefferson City off of this county road at Wyatt Corners south of the Wyatt house, placing the house in “the Loop.”

Strangers enquiring: “Which way to Jefferson City”? were much puzzled when told: “Take either road,” as the roads went in different directions at the Wyatt farm.

The southern route went through the Wyatt property to what currently is Country Club Drive then to the existing South Ten Mile Drive segments, then to St. Mary’s Boulevard (Dulle Road) and on into town. In picturing this, remember, there were no Highways 50 or 179.

A Sunday News and Tribune on Dec. 8, 1974, article quoted then Cole County Recorder Henry LePage, “Jefferson Citians on a Sunday afternoon would take their cars for a drive from the Cole County Courthouse out West Main Street, along the road known as Ten Mile Drive, then back into town on St. Mary’s Boulevard.” According to LePage, the total distance of the circular route was 10 miles, thus the name. Lepage said he took his first ride in an automobile on it, and it was a dirt road.

In the late 1920s, the newly designated U.S. 50 came from the west, using the existing California Road on the north side of the Country Club, but did not use the North Ten Mile Drive along the railroad. It used South Ten Mile Drive along what is now Country Club Drive. Highway 50 also had a new straightened course known as West Dunklin (Missouri Boulevard) that was a two-lane concrete strip. Eventually Highway 50 was moved to the four-lane highway we have today. Pieces of South Ten Mile Drive were lost throughout this process. Extending Highway 179 was a final blow, leaving the fragments of road that now exist.

The north route had the same fate with the building of Industrial Drive and Truman Boulevard, which follows the old Bagnell Branch railroad bed, leaving only the small stretch of road off Truman Boulevard.

The old, leisurely 10-mile drive from the courthouse and back was lost. It is still possible to navigate most of the route, but it would take some detours and a lot more time than using the replacement straight wide roads.

Deborah Goldammer is retired from state government and now pursues her interest in Cole County history research. Special thanks to Walter Schroeder and Wayne Johnson for their contributions to this article.

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BOONVILLE, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Epiphany Artists is pleased to announce the 26th edition of the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF) which takes place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, CA on June 16, 17, and 18, 2023. The premier roots reggae music and camping festival has been held on Summer Solstice/Father’s Day weekend since 1994 (except for a three-year Covid-induced break).

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is nestled in the rolling hills of Mendocino County California.

The legendary Burning Spear will headline Sunday night. Spear’s impact on reggae music is profound; the legacy of his music is one of self-reliance and self-determination for the African diaspora. With a career spanning over six decades, Spear’s message remains on point and his vocal delivery is as powerful as it is identifiable.

The star-studded lineup also includes Beres Hammond (who headlines on Saturday night), Luciano (Friday night headliner), Tarrus Riley, Derrick Morgan, Protoje, Kabaka Pyramid, Cocoa Tea, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba, Lila Iké, Soul Syndicate, The Clarendonians, Wesli, Norma Fraser, Rory Stone Love, and Warrior Sound International, with more artists still to be announced.

The 2023 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is true to the ethos of founder and programmer, the late Warren Smith, who chose to base the event on conscious music, bringing together artists whose lyrics are life-affirming and embrace a positive message.

Festival producer, Gretchen Franz Smith, states, “We work hard to establish a family-friendly ‘vibe’, and create a positive, respectful, conscious community of music lovers that treads lightly on the land and leaves nothing behind.”

This event has live music on two stages; a late-night DJ dancehall; an eclectic food court and an international marketplace, as well as on-site camping. The Kids Zone offers activities such as parades, drumming, and bouncy castle. Percussion workshops and yoga classes as well as other exciting programming, are available for the adults.

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The Mendocino County Fairgrounds are located on Highway 28 in Boonville, CA in the picturesque Anderson Valley just three hours north of San Francisco.

Three-day tickets and camping passes are available through the website. Single-day tickets will be available closer to the event. Kids 12 and under are free with ticketed adult.

For more information, please visit www.snwmf.com or contact info@snwmf.com.

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A routine workday on the Missouri River in June brought what may be a historic surprise to two local scientists.

The employees for the Columbia Environmental Research Center and United States Army Corps of Engineers were using sonar when they made an unexpected discovery on the river bottom.

“That’s a steamboat,” they exclaimed, turning to each other in surprise.

Carrie Elliott, a geologist with the United States Geological Survey, was the crew leader on the boat the day her team discovered a likely steamboat shipwreck in a remote area in the river between Boonville and Rocheport.

On the river for the Comprehensive Sturgeon Research Project to map endangered pallid sturgeon habitat, Elliott and her colleague Tyrell Helmuth used the boat’s sidescan sonar to image the bottom of the river.

After spotting what looked like the outline of a ship, they surveyed it from the other side to get details from both upstream and downstream, Elliott said.

The site has not been completely verified, as the team is waiting for its high resolution sonar to be finished with repairs so they can investigate it in more detail, she added. Currently, they can see what appears to be wooden planks, and the object is the proper size of a steamboat and likely dates to around the 1880s or ‘90s, Elliott said.

Because the Missouri River is brown and difficult to see through, earning it the nickname “Big Muddy,” the discovery came as an exciting surprise to Elliott and Helmuth, who then reported it to the Army Corps of Engineers and the State Historic Preservation Office.

“We’ve always joked about finding treasure on the bottom of the river,” Elliott said.

Candace Sall, director of the Museum of Anthropology at MU, said shipwrecks occurring along waterways are controlled by the Army Corps of Engineers who will make any future excavation or preservation decisions.

Sall said this process can involve activities like pumping water away from the site, hiring workers and getting trucks to the site, which can be very costly.

“Whoever’s in charge of that land has to make the decision: is it best to pull (the shipwreck) out of here so we can continue dredging, or is it best to leave it in place?” Sall said. “There’s choices to be made there.”

Wayne Lammers, a local historian from Boonville knowledgeable on steamboats, said it was common for steamboat wrecks to occur in this era, especially at the end of the 19th century when steamboats were the most popular way to travel up and down the river.

“That was kind of in the heyday,” Lammers said. “Some of them were very opulent … it was like a fancy hotel going up the river.”

Lammers also said steamboats had a lifespan of just three to five years. He estimated that hundreds of steamboat wrecks occurred along the Missouri River during this era due to it being much wider with many snags. Occasional explosions if a ship produced too much steam led to other wrecks.

These hazards have been addressed in modern times through narrowing the river, adding dams and using dredging along the bottom to improve navigation.

Elliott said that once she and Helmuth revisit the site next month with their high-resolution sonar and an Army Corps of Engineers archaeologist, there will be more insight into how to approach the site.

Because it is surrounded by a quarter-mile temporary dredging easement, meaning dredging is prohibited in that area, Elliott said there is a chance the site may eventually appear on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sall said she hopes the Army finds a way to preserve the site, because Missouri residents can potentially learn more about how steamboats were used and what supplies were moved along the river.

“I think everyone is really interested in this newly found (shipwreck) and what they could learn from it,” she said. “I’m really excited to learn more about what is out there.”

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The Greene County Clerk’s office announced voting details ahead of the Aug. 8 special municipal election in Springfield, in which a 3-percent sales tax on recreational marijuana is alone on the ballot. 

The election, which will only take place in Springfield, was called when the City Council voted unanimously to put the measure on the ballot on May 22.

Absentee voting will start on Tuesday, June 27, for eligible voters who are unable to go to their polling place on Aug. 8.

In-person absentee voting will be available at the Greene County Elections Center, located at 1126 N. Boonville Ave. in Springfield, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., up to and including the day prior to the election, according to a press release from the clerk’s office.

In order to be able to vote absentee by mail, voters are required to submit a handwritten request or complete the fillable form available at https://vote.greenecountymo.gov. These requests must be signed by the voters and received in the Office of the County Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on July 26. Mailed ballots must be voted, notarized, returned by mail, and received in the Office of the County Clerk before 7 p.m. on Aug. 8.

The release outlines reasons for which voter may submit an absentee ballot:

• Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which such voter is registered to vote;
• Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability on Election Day, including a person who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability and resides at the same address;
• Religious belief or practice;
• Employment as an election authority or by an election authority at a location other than such voter’s polling place, a first responder, a health care worker, or a member of law enforcement;
• Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained;
• Certified participation in the address confidentiality program established under RSMo 589.660 to 589.681 because of safety concerns.

In-person absentee voters must present one of the following:

• A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license;
• A nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card;
• A nonexpired United States passport;
• Another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election.

The Springfield City Council voted 9-0 to send a 3 percent sales tax on recreational marijuana to the ballot. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

Ballot measure approved by council in May

The revenue from the tax, if approved, would be used by the city government to fund public safety, mental health, housing and substance abuse services.

Recreational marijuana is already taxed — the 3-percent tax would be in addition to Springfield’s base sales tax, which is 8.1 percent, and the state’s 6 percent tax, which was authorized in the amendment. Rather than authorizing local governments to implement the additional tax, Article XIV Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution gives them the ability to put it on the ballot, and let the voters decide. 

The ballot language approved by the City Council reads:

“Shall the City of Springfield, Missouri, impose an additional sales tax of three percent (3 percent) on the retail sale of adult use marijuana with proceeds from such tax to be used for public safety, mental health services, housing, and substance abuse services?”

Because the City of Springfield is the only entity with a measure on the ballot, it will bear the entire cost of the election, which has been estimated to be about $250,000.

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Jack McGee is the government affairs reporter at the Springfield Daily Citizen. He previously covered politics and business for the Daily Citizen. He’s an MSU graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and a minor political science. Reach him at jmcgee@sgfcitizen.org or (417) 837-3663. More by Jack McGee

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Booneville, Missouri, U.S.A, is a town of approximately 8000 people. Boonville is located in Missouri’s Cooper County. The town is 2 hours from St.Louis and 1 hour and 45 minutes from Kansas City.Boonville has a subtropical climate and is subject to intense seasonality, being vulnerable to tornadoes. The town has an area of 18.61 square km, with 0.83 sq. km being made up of water.

History Of Boonville

City of Boonville Visitor Center sign, with historic train depot in background.

The town was named after Nathan and Daniel Morgan Boon, who started trading salt in this area in the early 1800s. The first settlers were Hannah and Stephen Cole in 1810. Boonville was named the county seat of Howard County but later became the county seat of Cooper County. Boonville was an important city within westward expansion as the United States grew in size through conquest and treaty-making. Many famous visitors ended up in or around Boonville on their way to settle the west. The town was a battleground in the U.S Civil War, as Union and Confederate forces attempted to seize the area. Union forces won the first battle of Boonville in 1861, and the Confederates recaptured the city in 1864. Ultimately, the Confederates lost the war, and Boonville continued as a part of the United States for the rest of its history. Boonville was an important transit hub during the expansion of the railroads in the post-civil war era. The town was also entrenched in Jim Crow doctrine. However, it began to reshape itself after the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968. During the ensuing decades, many abandoned railway trails were converted into parkland for civilian use.

Demographics Of Boonville

Boonville is 78 percent white, with a 10 percent African-American population as well. There is a 7 percent mixed-race population and a 2 percent Hispanic population. Approximately 54 percent of Boonville identifies with a religion. The majority follow some form of protestant Christianity, 15.4 percent of which adhere to the Baptist tradition. About 12 percent of the religious population is Catholic. The city skews cis males at around 55 percent, with the cis female population being 44 percent.

Economy Of Boonville

Manufacturing is one of the main economic outputs of Boonville, with about 10 percent of the population holding some job in this field. Boonville is a transportation center, with 4 percent of the population holding a job in the industry. There are also warehouses for trucking in the town. Approximately 15 percent of Boonville works in retail, and 5 percent in finance. The biggest employment industry in Boonville and the surrounding area is healthcare, with 18 percent of residents working in this field.

Attractions In Boonville

Historic railroad Katy Bridge over Missouri River at Boonville.

The biggest attraction in Boonville is the Katy Trail. The Katy Trail is a former railway converted into a park frequented by hikers and cyclists. The trail stretches 225 miles, and Boonville is situated nearly in the middle of it. The Warm Spring Ranch hosts tours to take you through the process of creating Budweiser Clydesdales. Lewis Millers Mitchell Collection is a garage with an assortment of early 1900’s automobiles. You can also visit the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel to try your luck and win big. Boonville also converges with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This trail commemorates the famous 1804 journey of Merriweather Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, and William Clarks alongside many other expedition members. You can also search for antiques at the Bygones antique store.

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Lith Dahbour May 25 2022 in Places

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AWARD WINNERS …

Veteran agricultural educators Jim Morgan of Louisburg, Kansas and Deanna Schnuck of Boonville, Missouri were selected to receive the Distinguished Service Award

PUBLISHED ON June 14, 2023

“We are indebted to the many educators like Jim and Deanna who have inspired, guided and mentored young people from rural America,” said Dustin Johansen, chair, KC Ag Business Council. (Courtesy Image)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Veteran agricultural educators Jim Morgan of Louisburg, Kansas and Deanna Schnuck of Boonville, Missouri have been selected by the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City to receive the group’s Distinguished Service Award.

“We are indebted to the many educators like Jim and Deanna who have inspired, guided and mentored young people from rural America,” said Dustin Johansen, chair, KC Ag Business Council. Johansen, senior vice president of Farm Journal’s Livestock Division, pointed out these individuals have influenced hundreds
of young people in their career choices and experiences, often without the recognition they so richly deserve.

Jim Morgan, Louisburg FFA Advisor

Jim Morgan

Jim Morgan was named to Louisburg’s agricultural education position in 1982, soon after graduating from
Kansas State University. When the new school term begins this fall, it will mark his 42nd year in the classroom. In his tenure at Louisburg, Jim has had Louisburg FFA teams win 52 State FFA Career Development Event championships and has had 42 State Runners-up. Louisburg has also had two National FFA Career Development Event Champions. Also, while at Louisburg he has had two state FFA officers, over 30 State FFA degree winners and numerous proficiency award winners. Jim has hosted 18 student teachers from Kansas State University while also serving on their Curriculum Review and Licensure committees. He has also served on the Competency Profile Review and Agriculture Education Accreditation committees for Career and Technical Education Division of the Kansas State Department of Education. Jim has served on many committees on the state and national level within the Kansas and National Association of Agriculture Educators. In 2014 he served as president of the Kansas Association of Agriculture Educators. In his spare time, Jim looks after his family farm near his hometown of Greeley, Kansas.

Deanna Schnuck, Boonville FFA Advisor

Deanna Schnuck has been an agricultural education instructor for 21 years. She began her teaching career in
2003 at the Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe, Missouri, and moved to the Boonslick Technical Education Center in Boonville in 2004 where she has been an instructor for the past 20 years. Deanna has been a leader in agricultural education on many levels. She was elected President of the National Association of Agricultural Educators at the 2022 NAAE Convention after serving as NAAE President-Elect, NAAE Region IV Vice President for three years, and NAAE Region IV Secretary for three years. She had the honor of serving the Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (MVATA) for eight years on the area, district, and state levels. Additionally, Deanna serves as a NAAE representative on the National FFA Board of Directors, serves on the National FFA Board of Directors/FFA Foundation Joint Governance Committee, and chairs the National FFA Board of Directors Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee. Deanna has also been awarded both the Honorary State and American FFA Degrees. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Missouri. In her spare time, Deanna helps run the family produce business as well as helping her husband, Art, with his livestock and row crop operation.

The Council will honor Morgan and Schnuck for their distinguished service at a reception in Kansas City on
July 6.

— Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City

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The Harvest Moon Pow Wow returned to Boonville on Saturday for the first time since a two-year sabbatical prompted by COVID-19.

For many who attend powwows, “the world doesn’t matter, time doesn’t matter for some small time; you can take a break and enjoy your family,” said Myrietta Esau, public relations manager for Young Bucks and a Hopi-Nation tribe member.

Powwows are worldwide events designed for people who are Native American to come together and celebrate their cultures. Typically at powwows, vendors set up to sell jewelry, regalia and food. Musicians often perform; men play northern and southern drums, and attendees dance.

Charley Lowery wears his dancing regalia on Saturday at the Cooper County Fairgrounds in Boonville. Lowery, who performed multiple times throughout the day, said he has been dancing since he was “knee-high.”

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Esau met event coordinator Pam Arth the first year Harvest Moon was held. She said Arth spends the better part of each year on fundraising activities and organizing the event.

“This event wouldn’t be without her,” Esau said. Arth said she begins preparations for each powwow a year in advance.

More than 100 people attended on Saturday, and festivities will continue Sunday. Arth’s stepdaughter, Rhonda Russell, said she thinks it’s the largest turnout the event has ever had.

Esau said she feels a strong connection to many who attend, regardless of blood relation.

Emaila Santiago, 4, admires the products at a booth Saturday with Sean Riddell at the Cooper County Fair Grounds in Boonville. Riddell thought he had Cherokee ancestry until a DNA test revealed otherwise, but he still celebrates the culture.

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“We’re not blood, but we’re a family,” Esau said.

Nicole Miller originally met her husband, Tex, at a Native American gathering in 2007; they’ve been married nine years.

Miller said she loves to teach when she attends powwows, specifically about the ways Americans lived in different time periods.

“This is our background and part of our legacy,” she said. Miller has cerebral palsy and focuses her teaching on self-advocacy, disabilities and Native American culture.

Music and dance

One traditional music group, called Crazy Flute Music, performed throughout the day. The band’s music uses a variety of instruments, including the native flute, guitars, bass guitar, drums and keyboards.

Jack Holland founded the group in 2016 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Holland has attended powwows since he was 12, but this is his sixth year performing.

“This is beautiful because there’s a lot of culture here,” Holland said.

Attendees of the eighth annual Harvest Moon Intertribal Pow Pow watch the gourd dancing Saturday in the center of the Cooper County Fairgrounds in Boonville. Preparations for the powwow were made all year and featured dancing, drumming, vendors and a celebration of Native culture.

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Participants also performed using northern and southern drums. Attendee Zoe Marion said northern drums are higher-pitched. In contrast, southern drums are more “conversational.”

Southern drums play what’s known as gourd music, which involves rattles constructed from natural gourds. The Gourd Dance, a tradition held at most powwows, has four parts.

Marion said the parts are:

1. We ask the spirits to dance for us.

2. Let’s dance together.

Traditionally, only men are allowed to drum during The Gourd Dance. Women are only permitted to dance behind their husbands. However, Marion said, many women are now allowed to dance without men in front of them. She said her military background allows her to dance alone.

Attendees of the eighth annual Harvest Moon Intertribal Pow Pow watch the gourd dancing Saturday in the center of the Cooper County Fairgrounds in Boonville. Preparations for the powwow were made all year and featured dancing, drumming, vendors and a celebration of Native culture.

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Certain foods, such as fry bread, are also a large part of Native American culture. At the powwow, some vendors made and sold fry bread on site.

Fry bread was “the biggest staple” in Native American culture, Arth said. “That’s all they had.”

The bread was first created when Native Americans were put on reservations. The government provided tribes with few commodities, usually including rancid flour. With these ingredients, fry bread was made to prevent starvation. The bread remains a large part of Native American culture, Arth said.

Saturday evening, those in attendance had a meal together that included the handmade bread. “We have fun,” Arth said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it.”

Dolores Woolery makes fry bread on Saturday at the Cooper County Fairgrounds in Boonville. Fry bread has been a staple food in Native culture, and Woolery has made it for 30 years.

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