A topic I have been receiving a lot of phone calls regarding is onsite septic systems, which are commonly referred to (incorrectly) as septic tanks. The reason I say they are incorrectly called septic tanks is that the tank is only part of the system.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, WGU Missouri has launched a new scholarship for current and aspiring teachers who are seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education. The WGU Loves Teachers Scholarships are available to new students who are pursuing an AAQEP and CAEP-accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree from the online, nonprofit university’s top-ranked Teacher’s College, or are interested in completing one of the university’s post-baccalaureate or endorsement-preparation programs. Applications can be submitted online at missouri.wgu.edu/teacherappreciation through June 30. The university is planning on awarding up to $200,000 in scholarships.
The Missouri Tomato School, May 19-20, gathers national and regional experts and successful local farmers to teach growers and serious hobbyists how to grow Missouri’s top-selling vegetables. Classes are Thursday and Friday at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit.
Make the MOST of May with MOST 529, Missouri’s 529 Education Plan. Throughout the month of May, the first 1,600 Missourians who open a MOST 529 account for a beneficiary aged 0-5 and schedule recurring contributions will receive a $50 contribution from MOST 529 to their new account.
The Turkey Creek Bridge, located on Carroll County Missouri Route E between Missouri Route D and Missouri Route PP, will close soon for a bridge replacement project. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) contracted with Mera Excavating, LLC to complete the project.
Missouri farm income appears on pace for another record year, according to John Kruse, associate research and extension professor in agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri. “It’s not often when there are back-to-back record years for Missouri farm income, but the data suggests 2021 set a new record for Missouri farm income at $4.27 billion, and 2022 appears to be close behind at $4.19 billion,” Kruse said.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 538, Linneus, is meeting Monday, May 9, at 4 p.m. at the Thorne Center in Linneus.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missouri hunters to apply for elk-hunting and bear-hunting permits in May. MDC will offer five permits to hunt bull elk in Missouri this fall with at least one permit allocated for qualifying area landowners and the remaining permits for the general public.
Ongoing • Sewing Class at the Brookfield YMCA. Free sewing class on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Brookfield Area Community Chest (BACC) is accepting applications for grants for the 2022 year. Brookfield Area Community Chest will be accepting applications for grant money now through May 25.