COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ongoing • Sewing Class at the Brookfield YMCA. Free sewing class on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
March 2022
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Brookfield Board Of Education Meets, Talks Insurance Renewal
The Brookfield R-III Board of Education, met in open session on March 15, with all board members present. According to Dr.
Brookfield R-III School Board Candidate: Chase McPherson
Chase McPherson is one of five candidates running for two seats on the Brookfield R-III Board of Education. McPherson believes it is time for him to become involved in the community he was born and raised in and said being on the school board is a great way to do so.
Brookfield R-III School Board Candidate: Jim McIntyre
Jim McIntyre is one of five candidates running for two seats on the Brookfield R-III Board of Education. McIntyre has served on the Brookfield R-III School Board since it was suggested to him in 2009.
Meeting To Be Held To Discuss Proposed Sales Tax Increase
The public is invited to gain information on the April 5th on Proposition – Public Safety concerning authorizing the City to increase its general sales tax by one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) with the increase to be used to acquire and/or improve police and fire facilities, acquire police and fire equipment, maintain police and fire services, and recruit, train and retain police officers and fire fighters.
Marceline Seeks Sales Tax Increase For Public Safety
Ballot language reads: “Shall the City of Marceline, Missouri, be authorized to increase its general sales tax by one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) with the increase to be used to acquire and/or improve police and fire facilities, acquire police and fire equipment, maintain police and fire services, and recruit, train and retain police officers and fire fighters?”
Brookfield R-III School Board Candidate: Josh Huwar
Josh Huwar is one of five candidates running for two seats on the Brookfield R-III Board of Education. After getting several calls asking if he ever considered running for school board, Huwar decided it was the right time for him to get involved.
Brookfield R-III School Board Candidate: Samantha Howell
Samantha Howell is one of five candidates running for two seats on the Brookfield R-III Board of Education. Howell, a mother of three and Brookfield resident since 2013, said community members approached her about running for a seat on the board.
2021-22 Brookfield Wrestling Standouts Honored
Members of Brookfield High School’s highly-successful 2021-22 wrestling teams were recognized and honored at the school’s annual winter sports banquet and program March 8. The Bulldogs posted a 12-4 record in dual matches and then claimed third place in the Class 1 state tournament, producing a pair of individual state champions and three other medal-winners out of seven total qualifiers. The Lady Bulldogs were a perfect 13-0 in dual matches, a first in the program’s 4-years history, and had three members qualify for state competition – two of whom medaled. At the awards event, BHS wrestling head coach Drew Passley announced four special awards for each gender’s team with some individuals getting multiple recognition. Those special award recipients include, from left: Front – Lady Tiger freshman state medalist Riley Howell (Rookie of the Year and Bulldog awards), Lady Tigers freshman state qualifier Mya Sackrey (Most Improved), and senior state medal-winner Oscarina Jackson Berman (Most Outstanding). Back – Tigers freshman state champion Peyton Parn (Rookie of the Year), senior state champion Jaden Abongo (Most Outstanding and Bulldog awards), and sophomore Xavier Sada (Most Improved). Jackson also was noted as the first BHS girl to compete in the sport for four seasons, during which time she compiled 78-17 record and twice advanced to state. Passley also shared with the crowd in attendance at the banquet/program that five BHS wrestlers earned Academic All-State status from the state’s wrestling coaches association by having at least a 3.5 grade-point average and winning a state medal. Those were Colton, Devan and Peyton Parn, Berman, and Howell. (Paul Sturm/LCL PHOTO)
Students Of The Week
Recently, Nick Stallo and Katie Kussman were named Marceline Middle and High School Students of the Week. Stallo’s activities include football, basketball, baseball, FBLA, and NHS. He enjoys video games, working on the farm and hanging out with friends and family. Kussman’s activities include travel softball and basketball. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family.