The Prospect-News 150 Anniversary Picnic Celebration

Friday, June 21, 2024

Julie Stone

On Wednesday, June 19 the Prospect-News celebrated it's 150th anniversary with a picnic in Heritage Park. The PN was recognized by State of Missouri for the occasion by being presented a Declaration signed by Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and a Resolution by State Senator Jason Bean, who presented both. Resolution stated, now,therefore, be it resolved that we, the members of the Missouri Senate. 102nd General Assembly, join to applaud the history, goals, and accomplishments associated with The Prospect-News and to convey all of those involved this legislative body's most heartfelt best wishes as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of the newspaper's establishment and be it further resolved that the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for presentation to The Prospect-News. Thank you to local sponsors Harps, Tractor Supply Co., NAPA, Krave Desserts & More, Kate’s Sweet Treats, Jerry Lynxwiler, Current River Heritage Museum, Shannon and Ethan Jones for their contributions and that provided games, door prizes, good food and a great celebration that will go down in history, as the oldest business in Ripley County. The Prospect-News has been serving Ripley County since 1874, what is important to you is important to us. Most importantly, thank you, Ripley County for allowing us to tell your stories.

Barbie Rogers (left) presented a door prize from The Prospect-News of a 12 month subscription to Spencer Hedgepeth. Spencer is not a current subscriber however he visits the PN office weekly to pick up his copy, now the paper can be delivered to his mailbox. (The staff hopes he continues to make this weekly visits.)
The Prospect-News received a declaration from Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe on June 19, 2024 in recognition of The Prospect-News 150th anniversary. Missouri Senator Jason Bean presented the declaration and a resolution from the Senate for State of Missouri From left: Senator Jason Bean, Julie Stone, Barbie Rogers, Kelly Joplin, Debra Tune and Publisher Chris Pruett.
Brad Miller was a door prize winner of the electronic tire gauge donated by Doniphan NAPA at the PN 150 anniversary picnic.
All hands were on deck in setting up for the PN 150 anniversary picnic in Heritage Park. As the temperature rose and the wind began to blow, the PN was assited by residents to tack down the table clothes. From left, Barbie Rogers, Kelly Joplin, Sheriff Mike Barton and Ericka Stokley. Kneeing is reporter Debra Tune.
Prior PN writer Merril Ray (from left) and local business owner Charles Baker with Barbie Rogers joined more than 100 residents for the picnic in Heritage Park honoring the PN.
Ruth Micalizio and Ranger Dave Shifflett take a moment at the PN 150 anniversary picnic in Heritage Park to encourage a chat.
Barbie Rogers (left) presented drawing winner Suzanne Johnson with door prize of an American flag with pole mount donated by Tractor Supply Co.
Dakota Sipes was the winner of the Trap-n-Kill A-G-O mosquito trap donated by Tractor Supply Co.
Devin Nelson was the door prize winner of the Thermacell Patio Shield donated by Tractor Supply Co.
Winners Madi Lowery (left) and Tracy Rodgers, DSP (right) from Productive Living Center receive door prizes from Barbie Rogers of the PN that Tractor Supply Co. donated items for the picnic included mosquito trap and patriotic crock.
Heritage Park was the perfect location to celebrate the PN 150 anniversary. Residents enjoyed hotdogs, chips, cookies, cupcakes, water and soda donated by local businesses, Harps, Krave Desserts & More and Kate's Sweet Treats.
The Prospect-News staff at the PN 150 anniversary picnic in Heritage Park. From left, Debra Tune, Barbie Rogers, Kelly Joplin and Julie Stone.
Friends of The Propsect-News Shannon and Ethan Jones volunteered their time, skills grilling hotdogs and preparing lunches in Heritage Park for the PN 150 anniversary picnic, Wednesday, June 19.