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         Harper County Conservation District held their 74  An-  The business meeting was then called to order by Dusty
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         nual Meeting on Monday, February 25 2019.  The deli-   Albright, Board Chairman, and introductions were
         cious meal was prepared by D & M Catering, provided by   made. Blake McLemore gave an overview of the pro-
         the Harper County Banks, and                           grams that were available through the Harper County
         blessed by Pastor Brenda Kostner
                                                                Conservation District and National Resources Conserva-
         Johnson, of the United Methodist                       tion Service. The previous years minutes and financial
         Church.  Anthony Girl Scouts and
         Harper Boy Scouts were ready to                        report were presented by Justin McCartney, Board Sec-
         lend a helping hand as servers.                        retary, and Bruce Miller, Board Treasurer, and approved
                                                                by the attendees.
         This year’s theme was
         “Watersheds, Our Water Our                             Special recognition was given to Treasa Mandevill, for
                              Home”, and                        her years of service to the Conservation District and
                              the table                         best wishes on her retirement.  Mathew Goertz was
                              decorations reflected that        also presented with a plaque for his years of service to
                              theme. Blue table runners         the board as he was stepping down this year.
                              dumping like water from tipped
                              over pails to become a pretty
                              stream with rocks, weeds and
                              cattails, shimmered with hidden
                              fairy lights.



         The Boy Scout Troup 853 pre-
         sented the American Flag, and
         everyone joined Mr. Eric Ker-
         schen, as he led the National                          Conservation Poster winners were called to the stage
         Anthem.  During the meal the                           for prizes and pictures. Their prize packages included
         guest were entertained by                              many donated items from several businesses.  Dough
         Chaparral Singers Vocals who                           Daddy Daylight donut coins, Kristy’s Kafe Pizza Certifi-
         sang several toe tapping numbers.  The eleven singers   cates, tickets to Botanica Gardens, along with several
         were accompanied by Ms. Pam Roe.                       Conservation District items. Six of this year’s nine win-
                                                                ners were in attendance with their families to celebrate
                                                                their accomplishments. Great job kids!
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