September 8, 2009
- On September 8, Dorothy Lee Wilkinson of Cuba was presented with a Senate Resolution in honor of her 100th birthday. During her 100 years, Wilkinson has been a housewife, Cuba Shoe Company worker, the owner and operator of "Sew and Sew" fabric store, and is the co-founder of G&W Heel Lift (chiropractic supplies) along with her husband, daughter and son-in law.
- Sen. Barnitz presenting a resolution to Zach Summers, who interned in the office this session. Summers is a University of Missouri student studying political science.
- Sen. Barnitz with Peter Hofherr, who was nominated to the Missouri Wine and Grape Board. A resident of St. James, Hofherr is the CEO of St. James Winery.
- Second graders from Linn Elementary in the Osage County R-II School District.
- A group visiting from Waynesville Americorps Vista Group.
- Fourth graders from Visitation Inter-Parish School in Vienna joined by their teacher Connie Gildehaus.
- Sen. Barnitz presents a Senate resolution to Kay McMurtrey, Superintendent of Phelps County R-III School District in Edgar Springs, for earning the Missouri K-8 Schools Association Administrator of the Year award.
- On April 15th, a group of students from Waynesville High School who scored highest of the Missouri Constitution Test visited with Sen. Barnitz. They were joined by their teachers Gary Young and Tim Belshe.
- On April 15th, 4th graders from Maries County R-I in Vienna visited with their teacher Teresa Messersmith.
- On April 15th, a group of students from Waynesville High School who scored highest of the Missouri Constitution Test visited with Sen. Barnitz. They were joined by their teachers Gary Young and Tim Belshe.
- Joyce Lenox, a personal friend of Sen. Barnitz's from Rolla, joined by her daughter Angela Mallery and grand-daughters Jessica, Kate, Savannah, and Mallery.
- Third and 4th graders from St. George School in Hermann. They are joined by their teachers, Mrs. Klott and Mrs. Crabtree.
- On April 1st, 4th graders from Maries County R-II in Belle visited with their teacher Rachel Wilber.
- Sen. Barnitz presenting a Senate Resolution to Senate door keeper Clem Krieg of Rich Fountain. Clem worked for 13 years as a doorkeeper in the Senate Chamber.
- More than 30 Embarq employees came to the Capitol for "Embarq Day at the Capitol." Employees from Rolla and Warrensburg were included in the group.
- Jack Bate, who's drawing was chosen to be featured in the Capitol Rotunda for the 2009 Missouri Art Education Association Youth Art Month event at the Capitol.
- The Linn Wildcats Jazz Band with Sen. Barnitz and Band Director Higgins. The group played on the Capitol stairs to promote the arts.
- The Linn Wildcats Jazz Band with Sen. Barnitz and Band Director Higgins. The group played on the Capitol stairs to promote the arts.
- Chantel Garrison, R.N.; Daniel Hood, EMT-P; and George LaJoie of Salem visited the Capitol and spoke to Sen. Barnitz about the Air Evac Lifeteam, an organization that works to provide access to helicopter air ambulance service in rural communities.
- Samuel Rea of Salem visited Sen. Barnitz during a trip to the Capitol while learning about state government.
- Jenna Cartwright of Salem; Lisa Brun, a foreign exchange student from Switzerland; Leslie Huffman and daughter Allie Huffman of Rolla; and Leisa Stilley of Licking visited during a visit to the Capitol.
- Sen. Barnitz with his job shadow for the day Julia Witthaus of Hermann, daughter of Michael and Denise Witthaus. She is a sophomore at Hermann High School and spent the day with the senator as he met with constituents and heard testimony in committee.
- Sen. Barnitz with his job shadow for the day Julia Witthaus of Hermann, daughter of Michael and Denise Witthaus. She is a sophomore at Hermann High School and spent the day with the senator as he met with constituents and heard testimony in committee.
- Kelsey Keeney, Ethan Klausner, Woody Schlottach, Nick Cuchetti, Ashley Stacklin, Justin Duncan, Alex Pagan, Veronica Schneider, Christa Lawton, Jodie Dieselkamp visit with advisors Sherry Byram and Sara Whelan for Career and Technical Education month.
- Students and staff from the Waynesville Technical Academy visit for Career and Technical Education month. Included in the photo are Sherry Struckhoff, Laura Hendley (director), Heather Mawson (Missouri Skills USA President), and Cindy Grizzell.
- Representatives from Cuba High School’s FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) visit with Sen. Barnitz. Caitlin Stotler, Brittany Wilson, Eli Breese, Time White, and Lisa Stubblefield are included in the picture.
- Retired teachers and members of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association from the district visited to meet with Sen. Barnitz. They included Myra Dingman, Gloria Baum, Susan J. Bates, Cathy Paulsmeyer, Carol Bennett, Betty Green, Ron and Candy Kitchen, and John and Carolyn Taylor.
- Erica Westenberg and her parents Yuli and Dave visit from Rolla for Citizen’s Day sponsored by Missouri Citizens for the Arts. Erica is a member of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra.
- Julie Peterman, a counselor at Wyman Elementary received a resolution from Sen. Barnitz in honor of the school counselors of Rolla public schools. The group hosted National School Counseling Week activities from Feb. 2-6.
- A group from Missouri Southern State University’s distance learning campus (dental hygiene program) in Rolla visit the Capitol. Sen. Barnitz spoke to them on Dental Hygiene Lobby Day. Included in the picture are Teddy Byler, RDH, CDA; Michelle Becker; Heather Chaloupek; Charlene Joy; Chelsey Czeschin; Gartney Whelan; Jennifer Thompson; Georgia Jones; Jenny Jacobs; Jennifer Ring; Shannon Kierz; Lacey Blackbum; Mindy Burns; Yvonne T. Lopez; Jessica Yoakum; Brittany Campbell; Karen Donaldson, CDA, RDH, BS.
- Jes and Ellie Griesbauer, the daughters of Dennis and Cathy of Montgomery City stopped by Sen. Barnitz’s office to say “hi”. The two were able to tour the top of the Capitol dome and see the Whispering Gallery.
- Sen. Barnitz presents a resolution to the Meramec Regional Planning Commission in honor of their 40th anniversary serving the area. (See Sen. Barnitz’s Video News Release on the event)
- Students from Montgomery County R-II visit the Capitol for Show-Me Technology Day. Included in the picture are Janice Edgar (teacher), Dylan Miller, Joey Schlueter, Grant Shanks, and Eric Queathem.
- Amy Beechner-McCarthy, Robyn Wolfe, and Marilyn Newkirk from the Phelps County Community Partnership visit the Capitol.
- Jim Thompson, Dean of College of Engineering at University of Missouri; Jerry Plunkett of Dixon; Ruth Ahlemeier of St. Louis; Richard LaBrash of Salem, Edie Krull of Dixon; Bill McCoy for the Department of Economic Development; and Matt Cooper of Jadwin visit with Sen. Barnitz about topics related to intellectual property.
- Sen. Barnitz with Dr. John Hagler, the new director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Hagler grew up in rural Dent County and operates a small farm near St. James.
- Sen. Barnitz presents a resolution to Terry and Connie Douglas of Douglas Manufacturing and Mick Gilliam of the University of Missouri Extension in Rolla. Douglas Manufaturing received the 2009 Business Development Program Rising Star for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award from the Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Centers.
- Rebecca L. McClain and Deborah R. Baker from the Pulaski County Health Department’s Healthy and Active Communities visit the Capitol for the Missouri Foundation of Health “Day at the Capitol”.
- Realtors from the 16th District visited the Capitol for Realtors Day. In the photo are realtors from Dent and Phelps county. Sen. Barnitz met with numerous other groups of realtors that day and attended the Missouri Association of Realtors’ reception.
- A class from Maranatha Baptist Academy in St. Robert took a field trip to Jefferson City to learn about state government. The class visited with Sen. Barnitz on the Senate floor and learned about the rules of the Senate.
- Lori Amato of Cuba, one of the individuals included in the Missouri Unsung Heroes Calendar, with her husband, Tony. Others visiting that day included Jerry and Jill Rose of Salem, Don Martin of Cuba, and Marsha Middleton of Lee's Summit.
- Shirley Reed of Steelville, one of the individuals included in the Missouri Unsung Heroes Calendar, with her husband, Floyd.
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