August 2022

A Solitary Journey

Michalle (Mickey) Gilbert isn’t afraid to strike out on her own and for 3,500 miles riding a bicycle, she is proving that. On day 24 of a bike ride that began in Portland, Oregon, Mickey made a pit stop at the Ludlow Lions Ball field after being flagged down by the irrepressible Johanne Blackburn and her friend Marj Locker.

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R-III Board Approves Bid For New Greenhouses, Gas, Tires

The Brookfield R-III Board of Education, Brookfield, Missouri met in open session on Tuesday, July 19, in person in the HS Media Center. The following board members were present: Jim McIntyre, Blake DeVoy, Dave Shaw, Noel Staddie, and Ryan Burns. Jered Wallace was absent. President McIntyre called the meeting to order and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance, according to Superintendent Dr. Kyle Collins report 'The Gist'.

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