Simmons Awarded Scholarship

program. Support of the scholarship program was also provided by the Missouri State Fair

Foundation and Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/ Sydenstricker Genetics.

NCMC 2023 Commencement is May 6

Unionville

Jaylee McKenzie, AAS, Medical Assistant, highest honors

Garret Moss, AAS, Criminal Justice

Kaitlyn Rouse, AAS, Nursing

Criminal Justice, AA

Riley Neill, AAS, Nursing

Justin Rhoades, AA

Riley Rhoades, AA

Owen Schreffler, AA

Payge Stephens, AGS Pollock

Chase Simmons was awarded a $1500 scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture sponsors on April 21 at the annual MO FFA Convention. Submitted by Annette Valentine

(SEDALIA, Mo.) –Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced that 55 youth, selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors, have been awarded scholarships by the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture (YIA) committee. These students are seeking higher education at a university/college of their choice and were recognized on April 21, 2023 during the annual State FFA Convention in Columbia.

Chase Simmons of Unionville received a $1500 scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters. Scholarship applicants were evaluated in a variety of areas including Missouri State Fair participation, grade point average, community involvement and leadership roles. Since 1992, the Youth in Agriculture committee has awarded 816 scholarships totaling $968,000.

The scholarships are funded through the generosity of Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions; the sponsors and buyers list is available online.

[https://www.mostatefair.com/participate/livestock-building/youth-agriculture/sponsors/] A portion of each animal’s total sale value is allocated to the scholarship

North Central Missouri College 2023 Commencement will be held on May 6, 2023, with two ceremonies; the morning ceremony beginning at 9:00 a.m. honoring all associate degrees and certificates that are non-nursing, and the afternoon ceremony beginning at 1:00 p.m. honoring nursing certificates, degrees, and pinnings. Both commencement ceremonies will be held at the Ketcham Community Center on the Main Campus in Trenton, Missouri. Commencement will also be live-streamed at piratesdigitialmedia.com.

2023 marks the 96th NCMC commencement ceremony, with 504 degrees and certificates awarded to 447 individual graduates. 136 associate in arts, 25 associate in arts in teaching, 173 associate in applied science, five associate in general studies, 13 associate in science, and 152 certificates. The average age is 25, with the oldest graduate 59 and the youngest 18. Graduates come from Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, and the countries of Argentina, the Dominican Republic, England, Panama, Scotland, the

United States, and Venezuela.

Foundation Board Members Chad Boyd, Hy-Vee Store Manager, and Catherine Hamilton, Chief Nursing Officer of Saint Luke’s Health System-Critical Access Region, will give the commencement addresses. Chad Boyd will speak at the 9:00 a.m. ceremony, and Catherine Hamilton will be the 1:00 p.m. afternoon speaker. Faculty Senate President Noel Staddie will lead the processional, and the Trenton VFW Post 919 will present the colors. Faculty Marshalls will be Sarah Bird, Maryellen Harman, Dr. Sterling Recker, Janna Ingram, Korynn Skipper, Cydney Bestgen, Vel Westbrook, and Lisa Kauten. NCMC student Kolbin Paxton will sing the national anthem for the morning ceremony, and NCMC student Cynthia McCallon will sing for the afternoon. Carli Beck, Student Senate President, will provide the welcome and evocation for both ceremonies, with Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs, presenting the class, and Dr. Lenny Klaver, President, conferring the degrees. President Klaver, President and President of the Board of Trustees, will present degrees and honors with Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs, giving the turning of the tassel. Chris Hoffman, trustee, and alumnus, will provide the alumni welcome.

Area NCMC graduates:

Carsen Sporleder, AA, highest honors; Cert. in Sport Management, highest honors

Kylea Webb, AA Princeton

Alyvia Binkley, AA

Hannah Daily, AAS, Early Childhood Dev.

Anna DeMoss, AA

Kaysi Francis, Cert. in Practical Nursing

Jaysa Goodin, AAS Business, highest honors; Cert. in Business Management, highest honors; Cert. in Financial Management, highest honors

Emily Hanson, AAS, Medical Assitant

Kelsey Houk, AAS, Nursing

Rebecca Kile, Cert. in Practical Nursing

Laura Mason, AA, Teaching

Dorian Montgomery, Cert. in Practical Nursing

Raven Moreno, AA

Abner Neill, AGS, honors

Edward Neill, AAS,

Kasey Sallee, AA

Newtown

Kevin Gates, Cert. in Practical Nursing

Amy Hall, AA, Teaching, highest honors

Green City

Madelyn Holloway, AAS, Nursing

Lainey Lewis, AAS, Business

Mia Salas, AAS, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Along with Commencement, North Central Missouri College will host the NJCAA Region 16 Softball Tournament, consisting of seven college softball teams. Guest and players may begin arriving on May 3rd for games occurring May 4th-6th. We advise our community that traffic and businesses will be active this weekend and encourage you to take extra preparation for the additional guests NCMC will be bringing to Trenton, MO.

On the Shot Pitch

McMillen

Monday, April 24.

2023

May 4 (Thurs) Local Legends (the 1st Thursday of each month)

May 5 (Fri) Kerry Patrick Clark, Ohio

May 12 ~ (Fri) 7pm Kray Van Kirk, N. California May 19 ~ (Fri) 7pm Daniel Boling. Albuquerque, New Mexico

May 26 (Fri) Avery Grouws Band, Iowa (one of the midwests hottest acts)

June 7-10 ~ 7pm Old Time CountryMusic Festival at City Park

June 16 ~ (Fri) 7pm Daniel Nuehoff. Kentucky

Tony Wattenbarger

life as brothers.

among numerous things, a barber and auctioneer. Tony obtained his nursing license in 1990 from Kirksville Area Vocational School. Then working as a nurse and finally a nursing home general manager, where he maintained several facilities throughout Iowa.

and archeology.

Tony “Bones” Wattenbarger, 66, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Unionville, MO, took his final journey home to be with our Lord in his final resting place April 15th, 2023. Tony was surrounded by family and love as he passed peacefully after losing a long and courageous fight with complicated medical conditions.

Tony was born to Kenneth and Hope (Hudnall) Wattenbarger on May 3, 1956, in Bexar County, TX. Later, Tony was joined by his younger brother, Ronnie. They grew up together loving

In 1971, Tony met the love of his life, Alice, who he married in 1973 at the age of 17, and they began their lifelong adventure. Tony and Alice would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. Together they had a love that was poetic and a true compliment to each other. Tony was a proud and loving father, and together they had two boys; Jeremy and Nate who completed their family. Tony loved unconditionally and one of his greatest strengths was doing just that. He raised his two boys but didn’t stop there. He and Alice took on many children in their family over the years, helping whenever needed and never turned anyone away. Even when Tony had nothing to give he was always willing to give all of himself. Tony was a beloved husband, doting father and grandfather and a friend to all.

During Tony’s professional years, he was,

Tony knew no stranger as he greatly enjoyed visiting with everyone he encountered and was frequently the one many went too when they needed a shoulder to lean on. His calm and comforting demeanor attracted so many to him. He was a caretaker to all and truly treasured his loved ones. Making sure those around him were taken care of was one of his greatest joys. Tony was a spirited soul who had many passions and never stopped dreaming. He found peace in nature and had an incredible artistic talent that he used to express himself.

Tony had a strong sense of spirituality as well as his faith in God. He was a visionary and was always thinking up new ideas, whether it be in some of his favorite subjects such as history

Tony was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Hope Wattenbarger, brother Ronnie Wattenbarger, Grandparents George and Mamie Wattenbarger and Alan David and May Huddnall, Uncle Junior Hudnall, Aunt Shirley Jean Wattenbarger, Cousin James Wattenbarger, Granddaughter Betty Sue Wattenbarger and his canine best friend Abigail Dawn (Abby).

Tony is survived and forever remembered by his longtime wife Alice (Trenter) Wattenbarger of AZ, Sons Jeremy (Stacey) of TX, Nate (Jessica) of AZ, granddaughters Kirsten and Annabelle, numerous family members including an uncle & aunt, sister in laws, nieces, nephews, friends and extended loved ones.

Tony was loved dearly and will be missed immensely by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Comfort and peace is found in his memories that will always be held close at heart. Memorial services will be held at a later date.