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Head to the Arch with your camera, leash and four-legged friend to get that perfect photo
Credit: f11photo - stock.adobe.com Author: Sam Clancy Updated: 4:38 PM CDT May 26, 2021
ST. LOUIS The Gateway Arch is the most iconic spot in St. Louis, and they are looking for an iconic dog to highlight how pet-friendly the Arch grounds are.
The Arch and Purina are teaming up for a photo contest looking for the monument s first B.A.R.K. Ranger. They are asking people to submit a photo of their pup and what makes the dog iconic.
Organizers will pick five finalists and the winner will be chosen by a fan vote. The winner will receive a prize pack filled with Arch and Purina-themed goodies and will serve as the official B.A.R.K. Ranger for one year. The winner will also be invited to preside at B.A.R.K. Ranger events throughout the year.
By Editor | April 28, 2021
By ERIC X. VICCARO
Let the work begin.
The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen approved an agreement with Donze Construction, Inc., of Ste. Genevieve to begin work on the remodel of the police department and city hall basement.
The final price tag for construction will be $298,914, which comes as a $14,539 reduction from the originally accepted bid.
City administrator Happy Welch noted the current building has a good, stable foundation.
Elected officials and city leaders agreed that was important investing in the current structure – rather than moving or beginning new construction elsewhere.
“This is something that will last the city 50 years,” Welch added.
By Matt Reese
Like any other year, award winners were recognized, educational seminars were attended and industry networking took place at the 2021 Ohio Pork Congress in person. It was a daunting task, but the Ohio Pork Council successfully hosted an in-person event in this month.
Attendance was limited and there was an online component to the event as well, but Ohio pork industry leaders were very glad to have the chance to gather to learn from experts and each other.
“It has been a challenge over the last couple of months. We didn’t know if we’d be able to have Pork Congress this year. We have been fortunate with masks and social distance in place that we have been able to get together as a pork industry,” said Ryan McClure, Ohio Pork Council president. “We are one of three states in the U.S this year that actually had a trade show. We have a sold-out trade show again this year. There are a lot of vendors and a lot of business is moving forward here.”
• Pork Industry Excellence Award Duane Stateler
• Ohio Pork Council Service Award Todd Price
• Ohio Pork Council Swine Manager of the Year Travis Stahl (of Hord Family Farms)
• Ohio Pork Council Friend of Ohio Pork Industry Award Ohio Dairy Producers Association
• Ohio Pork Council Pork Promoter of the Year Award Lauren Schwab Eyre.
Here is more about each of the award winners.
Pork Industry Excellence Award: Duane Stateler
Duane Stateler has made many contributions to the pork industry both at the state and national level.
Stateler Family Farms spans six generations and agriculture has always been an integral part of Duane’s life as a fourth-generation pig farmer. Growing up on the family farm, Duane worked alongside his father to raise pigs farrow-to-finish and grow crops. However, in 1984, Duane and his wife, Margie, made the difficult decision to phase out of pork production in order to prioritize Duane’s health.