With the changing of seasons, changes also come to the Marceline R-V District School Board cabinet, as reorganization will take place after the yesterday’s election. Current vice-president Adam Stallo presided over the March 20 board meeting, as requested by president Lex Cavanah at February’s meeting. Cavanah announced his resignation from the board earlier this year.
The Marceline R-V High School Scholar Bowl team had its first event in a month with a Saturday, April 1 visit to the OMAR tournament in Moberly. The school took two teams, which placed 11th and 22nd overall. The A team also took 3rd in the consolation pool in the afternoon session. Jackson Fetherlin made the All-Tournament team in 8th place individually, averaging 44 points per game and leading the event with the most power points in the preliminary rounds. The teams next action will be on April 15 as they host the District Tournament.
Brookfield Community Chest ac- cepting applications Brookfield Community Chest will be accepting applications for grant money from a April 25-May 25. Organizations that meet the 501(c)(3) tax exempt status may apply.
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Route C over West Yellow Creek Another northern Missouri bridge is scheduled to be replaced under the FARM (Fixing Access to Rural Missouri) Bridge Program. The Linn County Route C bridge over West Yellow Creek, located approximately 1 mile west of Missouri Route 111 is scheduled to close Monday, April 10 for construction.
There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years and under. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, from 10:30 a.m., – 12 p.m., except on holidays.
Ongoing • Linn County Historical Society Tillman House Museum open to the public. Saturdays.
While Major League Baseball was getting its new season underway late last week with improved ingame pace of play, the pace of high school baseball action also picked up in the county, even if results were not that favorable for the Brookfield and Marceline teams. Brookfield did outlast Carrollton 14-13 at home last Thursday, three days after its delayed season opener saw it drop a 12-3 decision to visiting Ewing: Highland.
The Missouri Department of Conservation has announced it will host a free Conservation Family Night in Chillicothe tomorrow night (Thursday, April 6) from 5-7 o’clock at the Grand River Area Family YMCA. The event will feature fun activities, nature exhibits, and an opportunity for visitors to talk with MDC biologists and conservation agents.
