Photos by Jenna Kieser The second Jefferson City Children’s Business Fair was held April 20 at the McClung Park Indoor Pavilion. Thirteen business owners and entrepreneurs, ages 5-17, received a first-hand experience with customer service, marketing, advertising and sales. They had to interact with...
3 prominent, hardworking women in Jeff City show mothers can truly do it all Story and photos by Sally Ince Since the second half of the 20th century, women have made major contributions to the U.S. labor force. According to a study published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in June of 2017,...
Marianne Asher-Chapman and her organization give a voice to families and their missing loved ones Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Marianne Asher-Chapman and her daughter Angela Michelle Yarnell had a close, special bond. Each week, they would talk on the phone at least twice, but they...
Missouri River Quilt Guild members preserve the art, provide ideas and strengthen family bonds Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Sally Ince The first quilt Beverly Shelton ever made was for her daughter Tanya Harrel. Its intricate design displayed a “a trip around the world,” and Bev gave...
New after-school mentorship program pairs LU students with Lewis and Clark middle-schoolers Story and photos by Samantha Pogue When seventh-grader Kelise Baugh came to the first Girlz Empowerment Zone after-school program session at Lewis and Clark Middle School, she didn’t know what to expect. She entered...
Places to go and things to know Story by Samantha Pogue Say the word “ride” and my dog Albert is by his leash at the front door, ready to hit the road. It doesn’t matter where we are going. It’s usually somewhere close like a quick trip to the store, picking up my niece from track practice...
All-girl Cub Scout Den 9 embraces BSA’s new initiative to offer its program to all children Story by Samantha Pogue Before four young ladies began carving objects from Ivory soap, Theresa Williams wanted to test what they just learned about knife safety. She grabbed a metal butter knife and placed...
There have been countless nominees and more than 30 Women of Achievement winners at Zonta Jefferson City’s Yellow Rose Luncheon during the last 19 years. Every one is deserving of recognition as they are the leaders, the volunteers, the educators and the unsung heroes for women, children...
3 past Second Chance Scholars through Zonta share their stories and current success Story Sally Ince Banding together as female leaders, the Zonta club is dedicated to helping woman advance in their careers and celebrate their achievements. For some women, receiving a higher education right out of high...
Story by Samantha Pogue The yellow rose is said to symbolize friendship, joy, wisdom, happiness and power. It makes sense Zonta Jefferson City utilizes the yellow rose as the centerpiece for their annual celebration of women. However, its optimistic likeness reflects Zonta’s own word origin...
