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Church News April 26

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast slated for May 4

Entertainment Briefs April 26

SFCC to present President's Concert

Local Briefs April 26

East 24th road work rescheduled for weather
Welding students from State Fair Community College work at the Ames Municipal Power Plant. Photo courtesy of State Fair Community College

SFCC welding students gain experience at Ames Municipal Power Plant

Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity.
Smithton FBLA members attended the State Leadership Conference April 14-16 in Springfield. Photo courtesy of Smithton FBLA

Smithton FBLA members attend state leadership conference

Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed more than 5,000 attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the record-breaking State Leadership Conference April 14-16 in Springfield to celebrate the 65th year as an organization.
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Police Reports April 26

This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.

Crash Reports April 26

Lincoln man in serious condition after North 65 accident

Local Briefs April 25

Smith-Cotton Band & Choir to host fundraiser

S-C senior Lancaster qualifies for 3 national competitions

Smith-Cotton High DECA Advisor Kassie Nickel calls senior Jacelyn Lancaster “an academic weapon.” Lancaster also could be called a “triple threat.”
Surveillance equipment in the Pettis County Annex was the subject of a lawsuit that was recently voluntarily dismissed without prejudice by County Clerk Nick La Strada.  Photo courtesy of Nick La Strada

Pettis County Clerk drops lawsuit over County-operated surveillance cameras

When Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada agreed to drop a lawsuit against Pettis County involving the County’s surveillance cameras in the election office, the County Commissioners told the Sedalia Democrat they were ready to move on.

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Burlingame to play soccer at Central Methodist University

Smith-Cotton senior Hailey Burlingame celebrates signing her letter of intent to soccer at Central Methodist University with her family, Smith-Cotton administration and Central Methodist University soccer coaches. Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat
Hailey Burlingame’s lifelong soccer career will continue at the next level.
Sophomore Sami Picha, left, celebrates hitting a two-run home run with her teammates as she crosses home plate during the State Fair Community College softball team’s game against St. Charles Community College on Friday, April 19 at Centennial Park. Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Lady Roadrunners eyeing second-ever winning season

The State Fair Community College softball team has a chance to have a winning season for just the second time in program history.

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Applewood Christian School seniors Sydney Bussey portrays Alice and Daniel Nevels portrays the White Rabbit during rehearsal for “Alice @ Wonderland,” a modern and fresh adaptation of the traditional story of Alice in Wonderland.  Photo courtesy of Carolyn Bendien
Applewood Christian School is presenting its annual theatrical production after a two-year hiatus. “Alice @ Wonderland” is a modern and fresh adaptation of the traditional story of “Alice in Wonderland.”
Team SCREAM members senior Ziek Barth-Fagan, junior Jaimeson Severa, junior Jordan Hoover, junior Morgan Withers, senior Parker Ellison and junior Jackson Sparks celebrate their victory at the 2024 FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston with a welcome-home celebration Sunday evening, April 21 at Smith-Cotton High School. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
After competing at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas, an enthusiastic crowd eagerly awaited Team SCREAM’s return to Smith-Cotton High School on Sunday evening, April 21.
As Earth Week draws global focus to sustainable living, the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg will showcase a lineup of events from April 22-27 designed to promote environmental awareness and demonstrate the university’s commitment to sustainability practices.

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New sports editor joins Democrat staff

The Sedalia Democrat has welcomed a new sports editor in the newsroom.
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Angel Hughes has been working at Steak 'n Shake for six months and said the job has given her better skills in communication, problem solving and customer interaction. A paycheck and new friends come with the job as well. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Seeking a summer job? Employers offer sound advice
As schools prepare to let students out for summer vacation, many are preparing to look for jobs.
Smith-Cotton students gather around the Housing table on Thursday, April 18, during a financial program, Reality Check, hosted by Central Bank of Sedalia. The program began five years ago and helps area high school students learn how to balance their bills with their salaries. The Housing table volunteers were all Sedalia real estate agents. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Central Bank hosts Reality Check for S-C students
For the fifth year, Central Bank of Sedalia hosted a special program, Reality Check, for Smith-Cotton High School students.
Auto Glass Express employees gather for a photo on Monday, April 15, as they prepare to celebrate 25 years of business. From left are Adam Gabel, glass technician; Derrick Goodman, owner; Otto, the bloodhound; Yelena Butenko, assistant office manager; Brandon Goodman, owner; and Amber Staten, office manager. Not shown are glass technicians Patrick McGuire and Darell Crain. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Auto Glass Express celebrates 25 years
Auto Glass Express, a family-owned business, is looking forward to celebrating 25 years in business. It credits the community for its longevity.
Sedalia Democrat announces change in publication days
Starting later this month, the Sedalia Democrat will transition to a twice-weekly print publication.
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Ear, nose and throat specialist joins Bothwell medical team
Dr. Peter Gochee, a board-certified otolaryngologist, has joined Bothwell Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).

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Honoring our graduates

When I was tasked with writing this column, I couldn't have anticipated the extraordinary honor that would be bestowed upon Smith-Cotton High School. Just last week, the students of Team SCREAM etched their names in history as the first robotics team in Missouri to secure a FIRST World Championship banner. Their victory, as a part of the winning alliance at the 2024 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas, is a testament to their exceptional skills and dedication, and it brings immense pride to all of Smith-Cotton High School.

Numerous educational events planned for ag industry

Even though details and plans are still being worked out, dates have been set for a number of educational events in the upcoming months.

The 'must-have' in ladies’ fashions in 1910

Author’s note: I apologize for an error in last week’s column. I mistakenly deleted a part of a paragraph that explained the upper-class’ use of language, specifically the word “lady” to refer to an upper- or middle-class female who followed society’s rules for behavior and dress, and the use of the word “woman” to refer to a working-class female no matter how properly she behaved.

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