Congratulations, Bunceton!
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon congratulates and encourages Bunceton students Wednesday on achieving A+ Schools designation. Students who are eligible for the program may take advantage of free tuition and fees at a community college upon their graduation from high school. The governor also commended the school district on its sixth year of Distinction in Performance designation. (Photo courtesy of the Bunceton School)

Gov. Nixon applauds Bunceton for earning
A+ Schools and School of Distinction designations
Gov. ?Jay Nixon Wednesday visited Bunceton High School in Cooper County to congratulate the school on achieving the state’s A+ Schools designation, and to encourage students there to take advantage of the program, which offers two years of free tuition and academic fees at Missouri’s community colleges. The Governor also praised the school for achieving the designation as a School of Distinction for the past several years.



A rose for mom
Carrie Meyer gives her mother, Joyce, a hug as she presents her with a rose during the St. Andrew's eighth grade graduation Mass Wednesday evening, May 16. The 13 graduates gave roses and carnations to people who have had strong influences in their lives.



Graduation section inside
This week’s issue of The Tipton Times includes the annual salute to high school graduating seniors, and Tipton and area eighth grade graduates.
The 16-page keepsake section features photos and brief biographies of graduates from Tipton, Bunceton and Otterville high schools, and eighth graders from Tipton, St. Andrew’s, Clarksburg, Latham, Bunceton and Otterville schools.


Citywide garage sale and
early deadlines next week
The deadline to place an ad for the June 2 Tipton city-wide garage sales is Thursday, May 24 at 5 p.m.
Garage sale ads cost $10 and include 20 words and point on a map showing where the sale is.
There will be an early deadline for display and classified ads in the Buyers Guide as The Tipton Times will be closed on Monday, May. 28 in observance of Memorial Day. The deadline for the May 31 issue is noon Friday, May 25.


Times to publish fair catalog
For the first time in several years The Tipton Times will publish a fair catalog detailing all events planned for the Tipton fair, now called Tipton Towne Square Days. The fair will be held July 14-21.



Loading cans
Seventh graders at St. Andrew School wait as another hopper of aluminum cans is dumped into Bradley Knipp's grain truck by Mark Koechner on the forklift Tuesday afternoon. The loading up of donations to the can drive for the school is one of the last rituals of the year for the seventh grade class.



Teachers versus students
The age old battle of teachers versus students came to a head Tuesday morning, May 15 as Tipton Elementary teachers and staff faced off against a squad of elementary students in a game of dodge-ball. A mercy rule was given to those over the age of 45 to start the game at the free throw line as opposed to the wall of the gym.


School board approves movement
on pay scale by teachers, staff
by Becky Holloway
The Tipton R-VI School Board approved movement by teachers and non-certified staff down a step on the pay scale, but did not increase the base pay for any employees during its meeting Monday, May 14.


MoDOT tractors begin mowing roadsides
Beginning this week, Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin mowing central Missouri roadsides. Motorists are asked to be on the lookout for mowers and use caution when approaching mowing operations. ?



’50s Day
Residents and staff at Tipton Oak Manor dressed for ’50s Day Tuesday, May 15 during National Nursing Home Week. A different theme is being observed each day to celebrate the week.

Tipton Oak Manor honors mothers,
celebrates special week
We had an amazing turnout for the Mother’s Day brunch last Saturday. The folks who call Tipton Oak Manor home were blessed by sharing this special meal with their children. The dietary staff did an exceptional job preparing the food. The staff worked hard to make this Mother’s Day celebration a day to remember. Patti Kiser cooked the delicious brunch, Margaret Kemper, Marsha Strobel and my mom, Anna Adler, helped with setup, decorations, serving and cleanup. It’s nice to have such great teamwork. I appreciate each one of you.


Tipton Elementary names
fourth quarter honor roll
The following Tipton R-VI elementary students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll for 2011-12.


New books at the library
The following books are now available at Price James Library, 104 E. Morgan, 660-433-5622.




Eldon DAR to host genealogy workshop
The Eldon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will host a genealogy workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Morgan County Public Library in Versailles. The workshop is free and open to the general public.


Report on Monday's cattle sale
Central Missouri Sales Company, Sedalia


Sheriff’s Report for April 15-30
The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department reports the following activity April 15-30.


Dispatch board discusses county sales tax rate
The Moniteau County Emergency Dispatch Board discussed the sales tax rate which funds the 9-1-1 operation with no decision made Thursday, May 10 at the 9-1-1 Center in California.


Road work in Morgan County
The Missouri Department of Transportation has completed the the resurfacing of Route 135 between Route 50 and Route 52 in Morgan with striping beginning this week.


Lowe makes honor roll
Summer Lowe of Tipton was named to the Northwest Missouri State Academic Honor Roll for the 2012 spring trimester.


Lottery scratcher winners
Laura Hayward and Royal Kirshner of California and Michele Stone of Otterville, won $1,000 on Missouri Lottery scratcher tickets in the month of April.


Otterville FBLA holds award ceremony and inducts officers
The Otterville chapter of Future Business Leaders of America held it’s annual award ceremony Tuesday, May 8. Newly elected officers were inducted and achievements from the 2011-12 school year shared with family and friends.


Edwards elected to Alpha Chi
Tanner Edwards of Tipton was inducted into Alpha Chi Thursday, April 12 at Thurmond Chapel,William Woods University.


Checkpoint in Morgan County
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a checkpoint sometime between May 15 and May 30 from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. The location is undisclosed.


Kertz designated Premier Advisor
Wells Fargo Advisors has designated Tim Kerts, senior vice president, complex manager as a member of the firm’s Premier Advisors Program.


Chamber meets Thursday
The Tipton Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Thursday, May 17 at The Tipton Latham Bank.