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Mentors are wanted for Project Hero. Help local youth raise academic performance, improve self-respect and build self-esteem.

A Happy Birthday is wished for Anna Stone, Lauren Ewigman, Carson Maggart on Feb. 19, Cade Shiflett, Wayne Albertson on Feb. 20, Donna Greene on Feb. 21, Amy Stone, Josh Schmitz, Nicholas Shiflett, Emilee Cowan, Kelly Schwager, Michaela Foster, Alivia Tiemeyer, Kiptyn Smith on Feb. 22, Donna Milligan, Kenneth Dudley, Kevin Malone, Jerry Herring on Feb. 23, Gabe Johnson, Andrew Young, Mia Cline on Feb. 24, Eric McLain, Lee Young, Jennifer Neeley, Hailey Smith on Feb. 25.

Ongoing Sewing Class at the Brookfield YMCA. Free sewing class on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

We are touched beyond words and want to thank you the many friends and family that came to visit, brought food, sent cards, flowers/plants, shared prayers with us and the many memories. Also, for the kind words and text sent to each of us.

Ongoing Sewing Class at the Brookfield YMCA. Free sewing class on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

$100,000 Scratchers Prize Won in Brookfield A Missouri Lottery player won the first $100,000 top prize on a “$100,000 Jackpot” Scratchers ticket after purchasing the new game at 7th Heaven, 104 W. Helm St., in Brookfield.

Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public Schools Personnel (MRTA) presented Rep. Rusty Black its 2021 Legislator of the Year Award at their Annual Conference last fall. This award is given to legislators who have illustrated dedication, support and commitment to public education and the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS).

Missouri Agribusiness Academy offers a select number of high school students the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2022 academy. Accepted students who will represent 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families throughout Missouri, will be introduced to areas of agriculture they may have never considered.