Ruth and Allan Johnston are Grandma and Grandpa again. Their daughter Annie and her husband Tim are now proud parents of a baby boy. Benjamin Eugene Rempe came into this world on October 11th at 6:41 AM, weighed in at 7lb 9oz, 19.5” long. He joins his sister Lily who is 3. This is there 3rd grand child and first grand son. Soon he can join in those famous fishing trips!!!!
Sheila Staton-Clifton
MAPSS President Mark Abney recently performed the ceremony at the marriage of MAPSS Secretary/Pres. Elect Sheila Clifton’s daughter Katelyn (Katie) Bennett and Mathew Smith. Katie and Matt are both recent graduates of the University of Central Missouri. Katie graduated this year with a degree in Biology/Natural Resource and Wildlife Conservation. Matt is also a graduate of the University of Central Missouri and is currently employed by Smith Electric and travels the U.S. as a technician for electric fleet vehicles.
They had a June 4th wedding at a
small church near Warrensburg, MO. Katie was precious as a bride and little
sister, Callie, was an adorable Junior Bridesmaid. It was a beautiful ceremony
and was not without a jovial comment from the preacher about who has to ‘obey’
who! 
Note: Abney rockin’ the socks and sandals at rehearsal! (There were whispers about what he would wear for the ceremony.)
Kim Worth -
Garrett Ryan Worth arrived, via c-section, on Friday, July 8th, at 8pm (exactly), weighing 8 pounds (exactly), and at 21 ½ inches long. He has a little bit of brown peach fuzz, dark eyes, and long toes.
Big sister Shelby likes to kiss him on the head and thinks it’s funny that he wears “socks” on his hands (little sleeve rolls that protect him from his baby fingernails).
Bill Pauls is and grandchild factory! Here is his newest a beautiful little Girl Kendall.
Kendall with mommy, Amy
Grant Butler is a Grandfather again. His
daughter Emily had a little girl Feb 6th.
Abigail Anne Harriman was 7lbs 19.5 inches
Brian Kirn and his wife Amanda welcome a new arrival. Noah Daniel arrived at 11:18am, July 19th. He weighed in at a hefty 8lbs 10oz and was 20.5" long. Big brother Austin is proud as can be.
Bill Pauls welcomed his second grandchild this year into the world Lukas Patrick Monroe was born April 27th. Bill shows him of with his new Snoopy doll.
Gene Campbell is a Papa! Rylee Paige was born April 1st. she weighed 7lbs 2oz and was 18 inches long. Here she is with her proud parents.
Allan Johnston is a Grandpa!
Our beloved AJ welcomed his
first grandchild, Kira Rai Johnstonon, January 24th at 12:17am at Cox Hospital
South in Springfield.
Ralph and Laurie Tucker
welcomed Logan Cole Tucker into the world Friday, November 17, 2006, at about
3:00pm. He weighed 7lbs 1oz and was 20" long. Congrats to Ralph
and Laurie!
Dave Wolf retired after 35 years of service to the NRCS with the National Cooperative Soil Survey all spent within Missouri. During his career Dave worked on 8 different county soil surveys including Project Leader duties for four counties. He then served as a MLRA Project Leader working on the update of the Missouri soil survey. His friends and peers came together to wish him well and share memories. Click here to see pictures from the party.
Several MAPSS members got together for a summer social "meeting" including a cookout and floating on the Niangua River. Current MAPSS president Allan Johnston took some photos to remember the occasion. Click here to see the photos.
Caryl in her Menfro T-Shirt in front of the soils display at the Smithsonian
Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., January 2006.
Gary Lingdren, retired NRCS soil scientist and long time MAPSS member recently had a big addition to his family. Gary's son and daughter in-law welcomed three healthy girls to the family in May.
Gary Ligdren with his three new granddaughters Brenna, Abbie, & Callie