August 18, 2026
Santa Fe Times
2026 SF Softball Schedule
Friday, March 20 v. Kingsville 4:30 p.m.
2026 SF Baseball Schedule
Friday, March 20 v. Kingsville 4:30 p.m.
Negro League baseball: They changed the game!
Negro League Baseball was different. Bunt to first, steal second, sacrifice to third, then — you bet — steal home. It was exciting and fast paced that put the pressure on the defense.
Hazel Hill Community Club meets
Hazel Hill Community Hill met on Feb.12 at 12 p.m. at Thomas Hall. Hostesses were Cathy Rogge and Diane Schmidt. Other members attending are: Anna Mae Closterman, Lois Graf, Mary Ellen Kitchen, Pat Maycock, Shirley Maycock, Mary Salyer, Lois Schmidt, and Lolly Schmidt.
Lt. Governor opens nominations for Missouri Senior Service Awards
On March 3, Lt. Governor David Wasinger announced nominations are now open for the 2026 Missouri Senior Service Awards, honoring Missouri seniors who helped build their communities and continue serving them through volunteerism, civic leadership, and selfless commitment to others.
Learn about shed hunting with MDC
As flowers bloom and grasses grow, deer are shedding their antlers. Discover shed hunting tips with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an upcoming workshop in Ash Grove, with in-person and virtual options.
Don’t forget to apply for Century Farm recognition
If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.
St. Patrick’s Day plant tips
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, many people are tempted to purchase the attractive “shamrock plant,” or may receive one as a gift. What is sold as a shamrock is actually a plant from the genus Oxalis, part of the wood sorrel family. Oxalis regnelli, often sold in March, resembles clover with its three triangular-shaped leaflets and delicate white blooms. A purpleleaf plant in the same family, Oxalis triangular, bearing pale pink to white flowers, is also widely available during this season.
The next generation
This session has nearly reached the halfway point and I continue to present and fight for the interests of the 21st district. However, one of my favorite things to do – and one of the most important – is talk with the members of my district. And no one is more important than the upcoming generation.