Avenue gospel concert May 7

Riverview Community Church will host a gospel concert, with Avenue at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 7. The church is located at 3780 IN-110, Tippecanoe.

Gospel artist, Avenue states its mission: “We see music as an avenue in which to share the greatest story ever told.”

Avenue is a recently formed trio with members familiar in southern gospel music. Comprised of seasoned vocalists Kasey Kemp, Haley Kemp and Jonathan Mat- tingly, Avenue has made a name within the gospel music community for their harmony and messages of encouragement and hope.

The ministry focus is endorsed by the choice of name for this entity. Avenue displays the mission that their music is the avenue by which they proclaim the greatest message there is — the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The group’s debut project, “Songs For Every Mile,” was released in June 2018. The album manifests their big sound with strong vocals and poignant messages of encouragement and hope for the listener.

The first radio release, “One Of These Mornings,” rose to number 23 on the Singing News radio chart. Avenue’s sophomore release, “Here We Are,” continued with the singles, “They Could Not” and “I Will Follow Christ.”

Invite your family, friends and neighbors. There is no charge for admission.

Bill to increase availability of service providers

Senators Mike Braun, Michael Bennet and Sen. Roger Marshall, all members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, introduced legislation to address the shortage of technical service providers who help producers access USDA conservation programs through one-on-one assistance. This bill expands on the framework first envisioned in the 2018 Farm Bill. Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

“Our nation’s farmers and ranchers play a critical role in conservation, so it is important that they have access to technical service providers who help fill the gaps in technical assistance when it comes to implementing conservation programs. I’m proud to lead this legislation that will streamline the TSP certification process to support our producers and improve conservation outcomes,” said Braun.

Purdue University Executive Vice President for Research Dr. Karen Plaut said, “We congratulate Sen. Braun and Rep. Baird for introducing the Increased TSP Access Act, broadening the set of experts focused on conservation and a more sustainable food system — including many educated by the nation’s Land Grant Universities such as Purdue. We look forward to continuing to work with congress and other public and private sector partners to solve food, agricultural and natural resource management challenges.”