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(AUDIO): Missouri lawmakers on both sides of aisle praise Boone County fair’s ham breakfast
More than 200 people packed the Boone County Fairgrounds’ coliseum in Columbia for Saturday morning’s ham breakfast. Just Jeff’s catered the fair breakfast, which included scrambled eggs, Boone County country ham, biscuits and gravy and fruit.
Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick says the breakfast is a wonderful event each and every year.
“It’s nice to be able to see the state investment coming from FY ’24 to the (Columbia) Parks and Recreation on further development out here. I know Columbia Parks and Recreation has some plans for additional build out here, and it’s just wonderful to see the upkeep and further expansion of the fairgrounds,” Kendrick says.
Commissioner Kendrick tells 939 the Eagle that having the fair back in Columbia is critical. He emphasizes that the fair also reminds us of the importance of agriculture in our lives.
Numerous Missouri lawmakers from both parties attended the breakfast, including State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) and State Reps. Kathy Steinhoff, David Tyson Smith and Adrian Plank (all D-Columbia). Representatives Steinhoff tells 939 the Eagle that she was excited and grateful to be there.
“Well I think it’s becoming even more important as we see a society of our youth that is turning to things like video games and things that are not getting them outside. So it’s exciting to come here and celebrate so many youth in Boone County that are participating in things outside and dealing with animals,” says Steinhoff.
Representative Plank serves on the Missouri House Agriculture Policy Committee and says the Boone County Fair’s ham breakfast provides great fellowship. He was born in Huntsville, a small town in Randolph County that’s west of Moberly.
“Now with great fellowship comes the farming community, and as a Democrat from a small town I can appreciate that collaboration. And so this is all about collaboration and relating to all the people that are like-minded and that have their differences. And so I think that’s important when it comes to these types of gatherings,” Representative Plank says.
State Representative David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia), who represents the Boone County fairgrounds property on Oakland Gravel, was at the fair earlier in the week for a goat show. He spoke to 939 the Eagle News, as he waited in line for Saturday morning’s popular breakfast.
“I’m excited that so many people are so involved in their community and their county, and they want to come out and do this. It’s a great community event. People are friendly. I can smell the food and I know it’s going to be good. My goal is not to eat too much, right,” says Tyson Smith.
Just Jeff’s owner Jeff Spencer tells 939 the Eagle that he and his crew members arrived at the fairgrounds Saturday morning at 4 to begin cooking. Breakfast was served at 8, and audience members gave Just Jeff’s a loud ovation for the breakfast.
The Boone County fair wrapped up Saturday evening.
(AUDIO): Missouri lawmakers on both sides of aisle praise Boone County fair’s ham breakfast
More than 200 people packed the Boone County Fairgrounds’ coliseum in Columbia for Saturday morning’s ham breakfast. Just Jeff’s catered the fair breakfast, which included scrambled eggs, Boone County country ham, biscuits and gravy and fruit.
Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick says the breakfast is a wonderful event each and every year.
“It’s nice to be able to see the state investment coming from FY ’24 to the (Columbia) Parks and Recreation on further development out here. I know Columbia Parks and Recreation has some plans for additional build out here, and it’s just wonderful to see the upkeep and further expansion of the fairgrounds,” Kendrick says.
Commissioner Kendrick tells 939 the Eagle that having the fair back in Columbia is critical. He emphasizes that the fair also reminds us of the importance of agriculture in our lives.
Numerous Missouri lawmakers from both parties attended the breakfast, including State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) and State Reps. Kathy Steinhoff, David Tyson Smith and Adrian Plank (all D-Columbia). Representatives Steinhoff tells 939 the Eagle that she was excited and grateful to be there.
“Well I think it’s becoming even more important as we see a society of our youth that is turning to things like video games and things that are not getting them outside. So it’s exciting to come here and celebrate so many youth in Boone County that are participating in things outside and dealing with animals,” says Steinhoff.
Representative Plank serves on the Missouri House Agriculture Policy Committee and says the Boone County Fair’s ham breakfast provides great fellowship. He was born in Huntsville, a small town in Randolph County that’s west of Moberly.
“Now with great fellowship comes the farming community, and as a Democrat from a small town I can appreciate that collaboration. And so this is all about collaboration and relating to all the people that are like-minded and that have their differences. And so I think that’s important when it comes to these types of gatherings,” Representative Plank says.
State Representative David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia), who represents the Boone County fairgrounds property on Oakland Gravel, was at the fair earlier in the week for a goat show. He spoke to 939 the Eagle News, as he waited in line for Saturday morning’s popular breakfast.
“I’m excited that so many people are so involved in their community and their county, and they want to come out and do this. It’s a great community event. People are friendly. I can smell the food and I know it’s going to be good. My goal is not to eat too much, right,” says Tyson Smith.
Just Jeff’s owner Jeff Spencer tells 939 the Eagle that he and his crew members arrived at the fairgrounds Saturday morning at 4 to begin cooking. Breakfast was served at 8, and audience members gave Just Jeff’s a loud ovation for the breakfast.
The Boone County fair wrapped up Saturday evening.
(AUDIO): Missouri Times publisher Scott Faughn joins us live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Times publisher Scott Faughn says Missouri’s 2024 GOP gubernatorial primary is leaning toward a competitive race between Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring). Faughn says Senator Eigel has become a serious threat in this race. He also emphasizes the importance of rural radio ads to Missouri GOP candidates in primary and general elections. Mr. Faughn also weighed in on Missouri’s 2024 Democratic primary for attorney general, as race that features State Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D-Shrewsbury) and Elad Gross:
Columbia residents back Orr street park plans
Residents who attended this weekend’s public input meeting for Columbia’s planned new Orr Street park support the plan. A few dozen residents attended Saturday afternoon’s meeting.
Resident Rhett Hartman tells our news partner KMIZ that the park will help bring the community together and can connect the area as well.
Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe says the Orr street park is a huge deal for the area. A manufactured gas plant had been located there, at one time. Mayor Buffaloe has told 939 the Eagle that the location has been an eyesore in downtown and in the North Village Arts District.
Columbia has been awarded a $1.25 million dollar grant from the state Department of Economic Development (DED) to develop the property. That will pay for most of the $1.5 million project. The grant will be matched by local funds generated by the voter-approved park sales tax.
Columbia Parks and Recreation says some of the park features may include open greenspace, a walking trail, outdoor art areas and a playground.
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