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TRENTON R-9 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Monday, March 20 6:00 pm

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The format will include a period of time for the candidates to introduce themselves and their platform, followed by questions that have been submitted prior to the forum. If there is time remaining, the floor will be open for questions.

Those who would like to submit a question are asked to send it to Anna Muselman at amuselman@trentonr9.k12.mo.us and put “Candidate Forum” in the subject line. Questions will be organized as to avoid repeated questions on the same subject during the forum and will be presented anonymously. Those who have filed for the three open three-year terms on the board are Jason Hostetler, Brandon Gibler, Andy Burress, Ronda Lickteig, Robin Chambers and Joshua Shuler.

Sponsored by the the Trenton Teachers Association, Trenton Hy-Vee and the Trenton Republican-Times

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REP. MAZZIE BOYD

MO House of Representatives

201 W. Capitol Avenue Room 116A-2

Jefferson City, MO 65101

E-mail: mazzie.boyd@house.mo.gov

573-751-4285

To the Great Constituents of District 2, “Well done, is better than well said."

-Benjamin Franklin

We have sent over 30 bills over to the Senate for the first half of session. I will be highlighting the bills we voted on this week in two capitol reports.

Open Enrollment for Public Schools - HB 253 would establish the Public School Open Enrollment Program to improve quality instruction and increase parental involvement, provide access to programs and classes, and offer opportunity by allowing students to attend a public school in a nonresident district. The bill would allow districts to opt in as a receiving district and cap the number of students

Report from Monday, March 6

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Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month @ 10 am Special who may transfer out of a district at 3 percent of the previous year’s enrollment.

Lastly, this would require the schools to follow MSHAA guidelines in regards to transferring for sports.

Supporting Law Enforcement - HBs 702, 53, 213, 216, 306 & 359 will take the politics out of policing by placing the St. Louis Police Department under the control of a state-appointed board of commissioners, which will stabilize the department so it can perform the basic job of law enforcement. The bill also specifies that the board must appoint and employ a permanent police force of no less than 1,313 patrolmen.

Additionally, the bill requires the board to increase annual salaries for officers by at least $4,000 by July 1, 2024.

HJR 37 is a proposed constitutional amendment

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

By: Kathi Mecham Field Specialist in Horticulture, University of Missouri Extension

You may be tempted to purchase a “shamrock plant” in the coming weeks or you may receive one of these attractive plants as a gift. What is sold as shamrock is a plant from the genus Oxalis, a member of the wood sorrel family. Oxalis regnelli is often the plant sold in March that resembles clover with three triangular shaped leaflets. It is an eye-catching plant that produces small white flowers. Oxalis triangularis, a striking purple leaf plant with pink flowers is usually available around this time too.

As houseplants, however, there are some things to consider. Oxalis grow from pm

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Supporting Rural Hospitals HB 402 modifies the definition of hospital to include facilities designated as rural emergency hospitals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the purposes of hospital licensing law. Supporters say the bill will allow for access to critical federal funding for rural hospitals. Several rural hospitals have already closed in Missouri in recent years, with more at risk of closure as well. By allowing rural hospitals to meet certain standards to access federal funds, the bill provides an avenue for financial security

It's a pleasure to serve and as always if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at (573) 751-4285 or email me at Mazzie.Boyd@house.mo.gov istic of Oxalis regnelli is the leaves response to light. The leaves open in bright light and close at night or on an overcast day. For a plant lover, this is what we call fun to watch. tubers and requires cool conditions and bright light. If the plant does not receive enough light, the stems become leggy and weak. The good news is that it also does well outside and can be moved outdoors in partial shade when the chance of frost has passed.

Like most plants, the shamrock plant will not tolerate overwatering. Overwatering can lead to root rot and will eventually kill the plant. In late fall the foliage can yellow and start to die, this signals dormancy. Stops watering and fertilizing and store in a cool dark location. When new growth begins, return to a sunny location and resume water and fertilizer.

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When I was in southwestern Missouri, I had the Oxalis triangularis overwinter outdoors for years. I planted it in a well-protected partially shaded area, and it came back year after year. When the temperatures were really high, the stems became leggy and weak but recovered with cooler temperatures.

Oxalis plants can live for years with the proper care. They are a fun and attractive plant to add to your collection. They do not require much attention and do bloom easily and add beauty indoors and out.

Questions about this plant or other gardening and horticulture questions, contact Kathi at mechamk@missouri.edu or call 660.532.1972