Newsletter Mid Week

Summer Reading Program Starts at Palmer Library
ELSBERY - The first Palmer Library summer reading program this past Saturday was a huge hit for young and old alike.

MDC, Maramec Spring Park honors veterans with Free Fishing Day
St. JAMES, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) joins the James Foundation in honoring our veterans with a Veterans’ Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 14 at Maramec Spring Park.
Hawk Point Police Officer Facing Multiple DWI Charges
HAWK POINT - A Hawk Point police officer has been prohibited from driving while on duty but remains actively employed as he faces multiple driving while intoxicated charges.

State Track
JEFFERSON CITY - Seven Elsberry track and field members competed in the Class 2 state events over the Memorial Day weekend.
Missouri upgrades WIC to allow remote benefits loading
Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system.

Phil Robertson: A Man of Conviction, not Hatred
America lost a cultural icon over the weekend with the death of Phil Robertson.
'A win-win for everyone': New county initiative strives to lessen waste, help others
A new initiative connecting financially-strapped patients with much needed but unused diabetic supplies recently started in Lincoln County. While diabetes a chronic disease with no cure, impacting millions and can lead to possibly fatal consequences, insulin can be a critical treatment tool, but it can also be expensive.
Changing Direction
Suppose you are the captain of your own sailboat. You are planning a trip from the East Coast of the United States to England.

10 Counties – 9 Disqualified Candidates
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri law requires all candidates to meet four qualifications to be elected.

Elsberry Competes in State FFA Competition
Elsberry FFA once again had the opportunity to attend the Missouri FFA State Convention in Columbia in late April. The goal of having the opportunity to walk on stage at the convention was reached by several Elsberry members.