East Buchanan Alumni Banquet

The Gower/East Buchanan Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 27, at East Buchanan High School in Gower, Mo. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. There is a cost for the event payable at the door. For reservations, call Jan Pottier at 816-294-7894 or Joyce Hunt at 816-353-9762 by Saturday, May 20. Spouses and significant others welcome.

OBITUARIES: $25 for first 75 words. $0.60 per word thereafter. Photo: $15. First 75 words free for veterans, children. Free death notices.

All the shoes and socks collected by the drive were brand new due to customs regulations. In addition to thousands of shoes, socks, and shoelaces collected, more than $32,000 in cash donations was received.

“Most Americans take shoes for granted, but for many children around the world, they are a luxury. Shoes protect feet from diseases such as hookworm, which can lead to physical and cognitive development issues, and provide children with an opportunity to attend school,” said Shawn Spurrier, director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls.

The shoes collected during the drive will provide hope for children living in orphanages and impoverished communities where Buckner International offers a variety of holistic services. Through foster care, empowerment programs, transitional care and humanitarian aid, Buckner International supports children and families in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico and Peru.

“Thank you to the Rotary Club and everyone in the community who helped them meet their collection goals. Whether you are an individual who donated one or two pairs or a company that donated dozens, you have truly made a difference in a child’s life,” said Spurrier.

Candice Scott of Gladstone, Mo., earned her PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting and finance from Trident University International last month. Scott also has an MBA from Park University, a Masters of Christian Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a BA in Business Administration from Missouri Western State University. She began teaching at Midwestern in 2018 and serves as the assistant professor of accounting and finance, associate registrar, principal designated school official, and international student service coordinator. She has been with the seminary since 2013 and has taught various courses in accounting and management since 2005. She serves her local church as the musician, financial administrator and food pantry coordinator. She and her husband, Dean, have three adult children (Kamillia, Timothy, Justin) and one granddaughter (Sophia). Candice is the daughter of Pastor Charles East and wife, Corbetta East, of Plattsburg, Mo.