The New Shopper Issue 24, 2023

CARDIOLOGY

Arvind Sharma, MD, FACC

August 10

Sajjad Ahmad, MD

August 21

DENTAL

Fallon L. Stiens, DDS

August 15

ENDOCRINOLOGY*

Sherry Zhou, MD

August 25

GENERAL SURGERY

Jason Gault, DO, MBA

August 10, 24

NEUROLOGY

David L. Ewing, MD

August 16

GYNECOLOGY

Alison P. Sporleder, FNP

August 15

ORTHOPEDICS

Miranda M. Floyd, AGACNP

August 3, 17

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Shawn Zeltwanger, MD, PhD

August 4, 18

Akilis M Theoharidis, DMP

August 9, 23

PSYCHIATRY*

Chasy A. Lancaster, MD

August 15

RHEUMATOLOGY

Wendell Bronson, DO

August 9

WOUND CARE

Gillian L. Jones, DO

August 11

Estella Myrick, FNP

August 25

MRI SEDATION

August 8, 22

School Starts

Tuesday, August 22!

Albany High/Middle School (660) 726-3911

REGISTRATION:

All HS/MS Students will need to register for the 2023-24 school year

Parents will need to accompany students to fill out necessary information and to receive schedules.

MONDAY, AUGUST 7th

REGISTRATION IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH A - H

1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8th

REGISTRATION IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH I - P

1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9th

REGISTRATION IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH Q-Z

1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

6TH GRADE ORIENTATION - 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9th

MS/HS OPEN REGISTRATION

1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

TUES. & WED., AUGUST 8th & 9th

NEW VEG STUDENT REGISTRATION

8:00 am to 3:30 pm

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS CHANGES ONCE SCHOOL STARTS

PARENT / SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - 5:30 PM

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION...

VEG NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION: AUGUST 8 & 9 FROM 8:00 AM TO 3:30 PM

PARENTS OR GUARDIANS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Birth Certificate • Social Security Card

• Immunization Record • Proof Of Residency:

...A current, original utility bill

...Rental/Lease agreement including: Dates of agreement and name, address, phone and signatures of the lessee and lessor.

...A contract to build a home in the district reflecting a possession and closing date within 90 calendar days of the first day of school.

ATTENTION ALBANY SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTS...

Students in grades 7 - 12 will be issued Chromebooks for the 2023-24 school year. Please bring your $25 technology fee to registration!

ALBANY R-III SCHOOL BOARD

PRESIDENT - JAMIE WORREL

VICE-PRESIDENT - BRENT CLINE

TREASURER -JERED ROLVES

MSBA DELEGATE - BRIAN FINDLEY

ALT. MSBA DELEGATE - DONNIE STEVENS

MEMBER - JOHNNIE WILLIAMS

MEMBER - JUSTIN GARLAND

SUPERINTENDENT - DUSTIN FREEMAN

BOARD SECRETARY - SUSAN RUCKMAN

ALBANY R-3 BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, August 17

High School/Middle School:

6:30-7:00 PM At The High School

Thursday, August 17

Elementary:

5:00 - 6:30 PM Meet With Teachers & Bring Your School Supplies

Meet The Warriors - Thursday, August 17

7:00 PM In The High School Gym

We Will Have A Guest Speaker

The appropriate exemption form must be on file. Unimmunized children are subject to exclusion from school when outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases occur.

Vaccines

Dose Required by Grade K123456789101112

DTaP/DTP/DT14+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+ Tdap211111 MCV3 (Meningococcal Conjugate) 11112 IPV(Polio)3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+ MMR2222222222222

HepatitisB3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+ Varicella2222222222222

1. Last dose on or after the fourth birthday and the last dose of pediatric pertussis before the seventh birthday. Maximum needed: six doses.

2. 8-12 Grades: Tdap, which contains pertussis vaccine, is required.

3. Grade 8-11: One dose of MCV is required. Dose must be given after 10 years of age.

Grade 12: Two doses of MCV are required unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required. At least one dose must be given after 16 years of age.

4. Kindergarten-12 Grade: Last dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday. The interval between the next-to-last and last dose should be at least six months.

5. First dose must be given on or after twelve months of age. If MMR and Varicella are not administered on the same day, they must be at least 28 days apart. The 4-day grace period does not apply to live vaccines.

6. There must be at least four weeks between dose one and two; at least 8 weeks between dose two and three; at least 16 weeks between doses one and three and final dose must be given no earlier than 24 weeks of age.

7. First dose must be given on or after twelve months of age. If Varicella and MMR are not administered on the same day, they must be at least 28 days apart. The 4-day grace period does not apply to live vaccines. Kindergarten-12 Grade: As satisfactory evidence of disease, a licensed health care provider may sign and place on file with the school a written statement documenting the month and year of previous varicella (chickenpox) disease.

BureauofImmunizations

Rev.1-23

2023-2024 ALBANY R-III SCHOOL CALENDAR

PLEASE NOTE: NO SCHOOL ON MONDAYS * UNLESS NOTED IN THE LISTINGS BELOW...

AUGUST 22 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

NOVEMBER 20 & DECEMBER 18 SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

DECEMBER 20 ........................... LAST DAY OF FIRST SEMESTER

JANUARY 3 FIRST DAY OF SECOND SEMESTER

MARCH 29 NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

APRIL 1 .............................................................. NO SCHOOL

MAY 10 GRADUATION

MAY 16 ............................... LAST DAY OF SECOND SEMESTER

* IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

(1) SCHOOL WILL NOT BE IN SESSION ON MONDAYS DURING THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR. THE EXCEPTION TO THAT RULE IS NOVEMBER 20, 2023 DECEMBER 18, 2023; MARCH 25, 2024, MAY 13, 2024

(2) THERE ARE 2 SCHEDULED EARLY DISMISSAL DATES. DECEMBER 20, 2023 & MAY 16, 2024 AT 12:57 PM

(3) PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: 10/23/23, 3/11/24

(4) INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DATES ARE:

For all your STORAGE NEEDS, Call GINTHER RENTALS, 816-596-0366.

FOR SALE - 3 BUTCHER STEERS, I will take to packing house or deliver wherever you want. Corn fed. Call BRYON CRAWFORD, 660254-1989 or LANDON CRAWFORD, 660-254-1522. 24-4tp

STUMP GRINDING! Call for all your stump grinding estimates & needs, 816-244-2358!

Call now to reserve the Stanberry Area Community Center Basic Rent.........................$75 Wedding & Dances...........$250 Call Susan Hibbs at 660-783-2976.

BLACK ANGUS BULLSExcellent quality & disposition, several AI sired, some yearlings, 18 month & 2 year olds. FREE DELIVERY! GREG FRUEH, Hopkins, MO, 660-582-6901.

FOR SALE - 38’ 2020 TRAVEL TRAILER, Reflection by Grand Design. Has 3 slides, 2 air conditioners, 2 awnings, 4 door fridge. Everything works and is in good condition! Call 816-324-3141 or 816-390-2669.

6:00 - 8:00

July 27 Albany Square Farmers Market On The Square, 4:30

July 27 Stag Night at Albany Golf Course

July 28 Albany Football Contact Camp, 10:00 - 2:00

July 29-30 Albany 3-Man, 2-Day Best Shot Tournament @ Albany Golf Course

July 30 1 Day --- New Beginnings Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

July 30-Aug. 5 --- MSHSAA Dead Week

Aug. 3 Albany Square Farmers Market On The Square, 4:30

Aug. 3 Stag Night at Albany Golf Course

Aug. 4 Deadline Registration for Sept. 9 ACT Test

Aug. 4-6 Tax Free Weekend

Aug. 7-11 Albany Band Camp

Aug. 8 VEG New Student Registration, 8:00 - 3:30

Aug. 8 MS/HS Registration, Last Name A-H, 1:00 - 6:00

Aug. 9 VEG New Student Registration, 8:00 - 3:30

Aug. 9 MS/HS Registration, Last Name I-P, 1:00 - 6:00

Aug. 10 MS/HS Registration, Last Name Q-Z, 1:00 - 6:00

Aug. 10 6th Grade Orientation Night, 6:00

Aug. 10 Albany Square

Cameron Regional Medical Center, Inc.

CRMC offers financial assistance to qualifying individuals. Please call (816) 649 -3211 or 649-3239 for more information. ASK ABOUT OUR PROMPT SELF -PAY DISCOUNT PROGRAM.

OUTPATIENT CLINIC PHYSICIANS

Peri Ananth, M.D., Pain Management

Faheem Arain, M.D., Psychiatry/Child Psychiatry

Nina Assefa, D.O., Cadiology

Gregory Barnhill, D.O., Orthopedics

Alan Cornett, D.O., Orthopedics

David Dugan, D.O., Orthopedics

David Ewing, M.D., Neurology

Peter Gochee, M.D., Ear, Nose, & Throat

Kashif Hameed, M.D., Psychiatry

Shahid Haque, M.D., Vascular Surgery

Mohan Hindupur, M.D., Cardiology

Syed Jafri, M.D., Gastroenterology

Badr Jandali, M.D., Pulmonary

Chacy Lancaster, M.D., Psychiatry

Eugene Lee, M.D., Urology

Zafar Mahmood, M.D., Psychiatry

Mary Jo Middleton, M.D., Physiatry

Moben Mirza, M.D., Urology

Yaser Mounla, M.D., Endocrinology

Caleb Pace, D.P.M., Podiatry

Shashank Radadiya, M.D., Rheumatology

Ricardo Ramos, M.D., Cardiology

Stephen L. Reintjes, Jr, M.D., Neurosurgery & Spinal Surgery

Brian Roe, D.O., Cardiology

Muhammad Salamat, M.D., Oncology

Arvind Sharma, M.D., Cardiology

Robert Shemwell, D.P.M., Podiatry

Muhammad Shoaib, M.D., Neurology

Colby Souders, M.D., Urology

Damien Stevens, M.D., Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine

Marija Tonkovic, M.D., Dermatology

Viseslav Tonkovic, M.D., Dermatology

Damandeep Walia, M.D., Rheumatology

Angela Walker, D.O., Orthopedics - Foot & Ankle Specialist

ACTIVE/COURTESY STAFF

STANBERRY R-II BACK TO SCHOOL 2023-2024

STANBERRY R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION

July 29 - August 6: Dead Week

August 14 - 8:00 AM - New Teach Orientation in Library

Student Registration for grades K-12 will be online. The portal will open for registration on Monday, August 7 for current students already enrolled in our district. You will need to know your parent Lumen login information to access online registration. Don't know your login information? No worries - Registration instructions and portal information will be mailed out!

Parents of new students may stop by their respective school office between 8:30 am - 3:00 pm anytime between August 9 - 10 to register your student or you may complete registration through the Lumens portal at home. Just call the offices and let them know.

Students grades 7-12 are still required to come to school during student scheduling times listed below to work with the counselor on any scheduling changes that may need to be made. Parents do not need to attend but are welcome to if they wish. If you are not able to attend, appointments are available upon requestemail Karla McQueen at kmcqueen@stanberry schools.org or call (660) 783-2163 for an appointment if you would like to meet her.

August 7: Registration Portal Open

August 9 - 10: New student and general registration questions

8:30 am to 3:00 pm at respective offices

August 15: 9 am: 12th grade student scheduling

10 am: 11th grade student scheduling

1 pm: 10th grade student scheduling

2 pm: 9th grade student scheduling

August 16: 9 am: 7th grade student scheduling

10 am: 8th grade student scheduling

August 21: Elementary Open House from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (NO registration will take place during this time)

JH Orientation (library) at 6:00 pm

August 23: First Day of School - immunizations must be up-to-date!

2023-2024 MISSOURI SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

• All students must present documentation of up-to-date immunization status, including month, day, and year of each immunization before attending school.

• The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) allows a 4-day grace period. Students in all grade levels may receive immunizations up to four days before the due date.

• Missouri-required immunizations should be administered according to the current ACIP schedule, including all spacing, (CDC.Gov/vaccines/schedules).

• To remain in school, students “in progress” must have an Immunizations In Progress form (Imm.P.14) on file. In progress means that a child has begun the vaccine series and has an appointment for the next dose. This appointment must be kept and an updated record provided to the school. If the appointment is not kept, the child is no longer in progress and is noncompliant. (i.e., Hep B vaccine series was started but the child is not yet eligible to receive the next dose in the series.)

• Religious (Imm.P.11A) and Medical (Imm.P.12) exemptions are allowed. The appropriate exemption form must be on file. Unimmunized children are subject to exclusion from school when outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases occur.

1. Last dose on or after the fourth birthday and the last dose of pediatric pertussis before the seventh birthday. Maximum needed: six doses.

2. 8-12 Grades: Tdap, which contains pertussis vaccine, is required.

3. Grade 8-11: One dose of MCV is required. Dose must be given after 10 years of age. Grade 12: Two doses of MCV are required unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required. At least one dose must be given after 16 years of age.

4. Kindergarten-12 Grade: Last dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday. The interval between the next-to-last and last dose should be at least six months.

5. First dose must be given on or after twelve months of age. If MMR and Varicella are not administered on the same day, they

As satisfactory evidence of disease, a licensed health care provider may sign and place on file with the school a written statement documenting the month and year of previous varicella (chickenpox) disease.

Rev.1-23

STANBERRY ELEMENTARY SUPPLY LIST 2023-24

STANBERRY R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT REVISED FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH POLICY

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July 1, 2023

Stanberry R-II School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility:

from all sources or Food Stamp/TANF case number, (2) names of all household members, and (3) the signature and last four digits of social security number or indication of no social security number of adult household member signing the application. School officials may verify current income or other information provided on the application at any time during the school year.

Foster children may be eligible regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Households with children who are eligible under the foster, Head Start, homeless, migrant, or runaway programs should contact the school for assistance in receiving meal benefits. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Children who are members of households currently certified as receiving Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR are eligible for free meals. To complete an application, the household must provide the names of the children, a statement that the household receives the qualifying benefits, the Food Stamps/TANF/FDPIR case number, and the signature of the adult household member making application. When known by the school that members of a household are receiving assistance from Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR, households will be notified of their children’s eligibility for free school meals. If any children in the household were not listed on the eligibility notice or not listed on the application, the household should contact the school to have benefits extended to all children in the household.

If a family member becomes unemployed or if family size changes, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for these benefits.

Under the provisions of the policy, the [Title of Determining Official] will review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, they may wish to discuss the decision with the hearing official on an informal basis or he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to the [Title of Hearing Official]. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the central office where any interested party may review it.

USDA NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Children from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. A complete application is required as a condition of eligibility. A complete application includes: (1) household income

MAIL:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

Happy Birthday

The City of Albany has arranged for a roll-off dumpster to be placed in the parking lot located at 302 W Bethany, just north of the Albany Community Center, on Saturday, July 29. It will open at 9 am and will remain until 12 pm or until filled.

The dumpster will be monitored and proof of residency within the city limits will be required (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.). All refuse must be placed directly in the dumpster. Only household waste will be accepted—no yard waste, construction debris, household hazardous waste or tires allowed.

We appreciate your help in keeping Albany looking great and hope to provide additional clean up opportunities in the future.

FOR YEARS I’VE BEEN TOLD WHITE SPACE SELLS!

CALL US AND LET’S PLAN SOME ADS THAT

The Island City Christian & Calvary Stanberry Churches

(Eph 2:8-9, For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.) The Grace of God at work within the lives of those who believe with their whole heart and confess with their mouth that Jesus is the Christ. These two little verses could possibly be the most popular defining portion of scripture to those who seek to understand salvation by Grace. There are those who would say that these verses pose a contradiction to a verse in the letter from, (James. (2:20, But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?) There are different groups preaching ‘By Grace you were saved’ while others preach ‘Assurance by Works’. This is common when the whole council of God is not taken in context or in paragraph form. The word of God has been divided into chapter and verse for easy reference, not necessarily to complete a thought. We should read God’s word as if seeking information from an instruction manual. There have been many incredibly inspiring sermons proclaimed from pulpits around the world expounding on one philosophy or the other based on these two portions of Holy Scripture. Yet, when we go back to the intent of the author and read in paragraph form and not just as a sound bite, we will find that these two statements complement one another. Let’s continue the thought from Ephesians (2:10, For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.) There it is, as we surrender our lives in thought, word, and deed we will do that which God desires, ‘Good Works’. Now let’s go to James, (2:18, But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.) If we truly believe and have faith in salvation through Jesus Christ alone, we’ll be a living example of God’s Grace and mercy. Although, there are those who differ from the defined holiness of the word ‘grace’, yet God’s grace doesn’t condone sin. (Romans 6:1-2, Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not!) Grace and Mercy abound in Jesus.

Pastor Bill Bracken

Thank You!

To my family, friends, and the community I want to say a huge thank you for all the love and support you have given me. Having stage 3 Negative Breast Cancer and the treatments I receive have me so worn down that I can barely work 8 hours a week in my position as a healthcare provider. I’ve always been a caregiver and I love my job and my residents. I’m trying to hold onto 8 hours a week, so I won’t lose my job or my connection with the residents. I am missing them so and hope to go back after all my treatment is done. I was sad that I could not make it to the fundraiser as I had received treatment the day before. It is called the Red Devil, look it up if you haven’t heard of it! My treatment plan after the Red Devil is to do a mastectomy then some time to heal up a little then do radiation; so at least another 6 months of not working due to treatment. The donations you brought in to go toward my finances were extremely generous, words cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I knew this day would come when I could not work but didn’t realize it would be so soon. You never know what life has in store for you, so cherish every moment. Believe in yourself and fight because you only get one life to live. Most of all trust in God and prayer because He is real, and He does listen to our hearts cry for help. My fundraiser ended up setting a record for the Poker Run, basically 70 ATVs registered, with more than 100 people in attendance, your donations were more than I could have ever imagined. So, thank you all who supported me through the T-Shirt sales, cash donations, letters, cards and prayers. All are so warmly thoughtful and appreciated. Thank you to my son Chris, who set this up and made it happen, my daughter Britta, who looks after my healthcare needs and to the “Nobody Fights Alone” Poker Run family. So many people helped with this fundraiser, so I won’t mention names as you know who you are and so do I.

I do so thank you all from the bottom of my heart and one day I plan to pay it forward!!

God bless Terry Hailey

At the June 20, 2023 meeting, the Albany Heritage Society elected officers and discussed possible revisions  to the by-laws. Discussions of future events  were entertained and requests  were made for new ideas to add interest.

At the July 18 meeting the decision was made to rename the “Old MFA building.” It will  now be called “Albany Heritage Hall and Museum” which reflects the way the building will be used. The north and center sections of the building will be available for events  and rental and the south section will be the new museum space. A proposed revision to the by-laws  was presented for membership consideration with a  vote to take place  at the August  15 meeting.  New ideas were presented to rebrand events.

One of the events enjoyed in the Albany Heritage Hall is Bingo. The first Saturday of  every month  at 7 PM Lucky Card Bingo is played. The cost is  $10 to play and 8 games  are played with  a deck of cards. A  new fun  way to enjoy Bingo. Winners  pick from prizes worth  $10 or more and  the last game is 50/50.

Heritage Day which Albany Heritage Society sponsors annually is on September 30 this  year. In an effort to rebrand this event, the Heritage society wants you to look forward to a family  oriented  day of fun “old time” events. Food and craft vendors will  be on site outside  at the Depot  and inside at the Albany Heritage Hall where there will be sneak peek displays of the new museum.  New this  year will  be free “old fashioned” games such  as cast iron skillet throwing (skillet  provided), 3 legged races, bubble gum blowing, and frog jumping (bring your frog). Carnival games  and a dunk chair will  be available for a small fee. Raffle tickets will  be sold for prizes and for a  50/50 drawing at $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets and, new this year, you do not need to be present to win. The Depot will still be open for viewing. There will be free rides and a free giant slide blow up  for the kids. Come join us for an old fashion Heritage Day!

Albany Heritage Society is always open to welcoming new members. Please, consider joining us  in making the past come alive through the museum and events.

Contact President Jay Quigley at 660-425-2654 if you have an interest.

ALBANY HERITAGE SOCIETY NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS...

Front: Judy Edwards, Gft Procurement; Linda Lopez, Treasurer; Jay Quigley, President

Back: Cindee Haynie, Secretary; Colby Willis, Maintenance; Dennis Lopes, Event Coordinator; Rhett Haynie,Museum Curator. Not present: Susan Newman, Communications

St. Peter’s Catholic Church CARNIVAL

Sunday, August 6th

Entertainment Ben & Lauren Johnson 5-6:30 Baptist Church W orship Team 7- 9

Bingo, cake walk, Carnival style games

Homemade ice cream, cake & pies

Pulled pork, hamburgers & hot dogs

Door Prizes - Quilt Raffle- Cash Raffle Tickets

5:00 to 9:30 pm On the Church Grounds, Just off Hwy 169, in Stanberry, MO

AMERICAN WALNUT - Buying standing timber 25 or more, or 40 or more logs. Call 816232-6781 in St. Joseph, MO for details.

PAYING TOO MUCH for Medicare Supplements? Call me. RON PETERSON, 660-783-2526.

WANTED

• Brush and CRP Clearing,

• Stump Grinding,

FOR SALE - GRILL GUARDS, Raymond Smith Body Shop, Hwy 136 East, 660-726-3223, Albany, MO. 32-tfc FOR

• Skid Loader Work,

• 25’ Limb Saw. Call Lee Zweifel at 660-4392889 or 605-359-2563. Leave message.

BIG MUDDY BEE COMPANY Get your beekeeping supplies here!

Local Honey Available DAN & JAN JENNINGS Owners, Beekeepers 660-541-3618 Martinsville, MO 64467 bigmuddybeecompany@gmail.com

STUMP GRINDING Lee Zweifel, 660-439-2889 or 605-359-2563. Leave message.

LOOKING FOR 600 Big bales good HAY. Call 660-679-1102.

FOR SALE - Used WHITE TIN, approximately 1400 square feet; tomato cages; 2 flood lights. Call 816-351-2207. 23-4tp

RHONDA’S UPHOLSTERY and Refinishing. Contact me at 660726-3741 for all your upholstery and refinish needs. Pickup and delivery available. Albany, MO.

NEW SELF-STORAGE UNITS, UPSTAIRS, in addition to the basement units. Various size and prices, at the southeast corner of the square in Albany. Call 660-726-5500

BRIAR PATCH FLOWER & GIFT 119 South Polk Street Albany, MO 660-726-4170 NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00 Saturdays 10:00 - 1:00

STANBERRY

July 1, 2023

R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT REVISED FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH POLICY

Stanberry R-II School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility:

from all sources or Food Stamp/TANF case number, (2) names of all household members, and (3) the signature and last four digits of social security number or indication of no social security number of adult household member signing the application. School officials may verify current income or other information provided on the application at any time during the school year.

Foster children may be eligible regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Households with children who are eligible under the foster, Head Start, homeless, migrant, or runaway programs should contact the school for assistance in receiving meal benefits. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Children who are members of households currently certified as receiving Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR are eligible for free meals. To complete an application, the household must provide the names of the children, a statement that the household receives the qualifying benefits, the Food Stamps/TANF/FDPIR case number, and the signature of the adult household member making application. When known by the school that members of a household are receiving assistance from Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR, households will be notified of their children’s eligibility for free school meals. If any children in the household were not listed on the eligibility notice or not listed on the application, the household should contact the school to have benefits extended to all children in the household.

If a family member becomes unemployed or if family size changes, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for these benefits.

Under the provisions of the policy, the [Title of Determining Official] will review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, they may wish to discuss the decision with the hearing official on an informal basis or he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to the [Title of Hearing Official]. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the central office where any interested party may review it.

USDA NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Children from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. A complete application is required as a condition of eligibility. A complete application includes: (1) household income

MAIL:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

FAX: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

EMAIL: Program.Intake@usda.gov

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.

HELP WANTED

with passenger School Bus Endorsement. This position is for 40 hours per week, 36 weeks per year. Apply at the Community Services Inc., 1212 B South Main, Maryville, MO 64468. Applications will be accepted until qualified applicant is found. For more information, call 660-582-3113. EOE.

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192

Albany, MO 64402

Contacts:

Linda Lopez 660-254-0080 or Cindee Haynie 660-491-1024

Johnson Controls Inc. in Albany, MO is now hiring!

Come join us at Johnson Control, now offering a NEW starting Wage of $17.36 with Increases at 3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year & 2 Years of service in addition to yearly across-the-board pay increases. We are currently hiring for multiple positions including welding, electrical, and general assembly. Our positions have very flexible hours with our new schedule of four 10-hour days, Mon-Thurs, or three 12-hour days Friday- Sunday.

If you are looking to join a stable and growing company, Johnson Controls Inc. is the place for you. Johnson Controls Inc. offers excellent benefits, (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401-k, health savings account and paid holidays).

All interested candidates must apply online at www.johnsoncontrols.com. Go to careers then search Albany Missouri and click on Production. No applications are taken at the plant. On-site, walk-in interviews will be held

CARING FIRST

Controls is an EEO/AA employer.

HELP WANTED:

Caring First is a company that puts their heart into their consumers and staff. We are currently looking for an employee who is willing to do the same. We are looking for a full-time employee to work 40 hours a week. This includes every other weekend. All our homes are in Albany. These are folks with special needs and are always showing their staff kindness and compassion.

They are great to get to know, you will not be disappointed! Call Marcy Sorensen or Kristy Johnson at the office at 660-557-2273.

Caring First, a residential care facility, is looking to hire TWO FULL-TIME POSITIONS AND ONE PART-TIME POSITION. Full time positions will include hours that are every other weekend and evenings. The part-time position could turn into a full-time and is mostly day hours and will also include every other weekend. Qualified applicants must be kind, caring, loving, and willing to provide support to help our clientele develop his/her full potential while offering respect and independence to the individuals. Qualifications are high school diploma or equivalency of and valid driver’s license. Other requirements will be trained by Caring First.

STARTING PAY IS MINIMUM WAGE. CONTACT MARCY AT 816-244-6960 OR KRISTY AT 660-853-7449.

If you cannot connect with us there please find us on Facebook and message us in M\essenger. We are looking forward to meeting with you.

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660-442-5727

800-472-1310

Free Leak Check For New Customers Until August 31, 2023

ONLY 300 TICKETS WERE PRINTED!

Information for Consumers

Section 144.049, RSMo, establishes a sales tax holiday effective during a three-day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at midnight on the Sunday followCertain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax for this time period only.

The sales tax holiday applies to state and local sales taxes.

The sales tax exemption is limited to: any article having a taxable value of $100 or less not to exceed $50 per purchase

Computer software – taxable value of $350 or less

Personal computers – not to exceed $1,500

Computer peripheral devices – not to exceed $1,500

Graphing calculators - not to exceed $150

QUALIFYING ITEMS

Section 144.049, RSMo, defines items exempt during the sales tax holiday as:

“Clothing” - any article of wearing apparel intended to be worn on or about the human body including, but not limited to, disposable diapers for infants or adults and footwear. The term shall include but not be limited to, cloth and other material used to make school uniforms or other school clothing. Items normally sold in pairs shall not be separated to qualify for the exemption. The term shall not include watches, watchbands, jewelry, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands, or belt buckles; and...

“Personal computers” - a laptop, desktop, or tower computer system which consists of a central processing unit, random access memory, a storage drive, a display monitor, a keyboard, and devices designed for use in conjunction with a personal computer, such as a disk drive, memory module, compact disk drive, daughterboard, digitalizer, microphone, modem, motherboard, mouse, multimedia speaker, printer, scanner, single-user hardware, single-user operating system, soundcard, or video card; and...

“School supplies” - any item normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes, including but not limited to, textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, graphing calculators, chalk, maps, and globes. The term shall not include watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment, furniture, or fixtures. School supplies shall also include graphing calculators valued at $150 or less and computer software having a taxable value of $350 or less.