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Too often, we only count the wealth of our state in dollars and revenue. I BELIEVE our most valuable treasures are found in the efforts of remarkable citizens who have spent their lives and talents in making Missouri a better place for all of us. We want to know about the people who have made a difference in your life or the lives of someone you know.

Our focus for this award is on individuals who haven't necessarily been recognized publicly for their actions. So many people do so many outstanding things every day that go unnoticed by most- yet someone is affected in a positive way by their actions and we want to recognize them in a special way!

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-The City of Mountain Grove

State Treasurer Sarah Steelman awarded the City of Mountain Grove with her “Treasurer’s Award” as the community celebrated their quasquicentennial anniversary on October 16th, 2007. Nestled in the in the picturesque Ozark Mountains, the city has flourished for the past 125 years.

“It’s a pleasure to be able to present this award to the people of Mountain Grove. Sharing 125 years of history and heritage shouldn’t go by unnoticed. The residents of Mountain Grove consider the town to be ‘one of the friendliest small towns in America,’ and knowing the community involvement and hard work in this town it’s hard to disagree,” said Treasurer Steelman.

Mountain Grove celebrated their quasquicentennial with a weekend full of events, coinciding with the town’s annual Autumnfest. The festivities included live music, barbeque, and wagon rides. Steelman’s Treasurer’s award was presented to the people of Mountain Grove during the city’s bi-weekly City Council meeting.

-The Polk County Courthouse

Missouri Treasurer Sarah Steelman gave a “Treasurer’s Award” to the people of Polk County as they celebrated the centennial anniversary of their county courthouse on Saturday, October 13th. The building was built in 1907 after a fire damaged the original brick courthouse. The courthouse is located in Polk County’s county seat Bolivar, and people from across the county celebrated the anniversary with a parade, barbeque lunch, and ceremony. At the ceremony Representative Mike Parsons presented Steelman’s “Treasurer Award” to the people of Polk County on her behalf.

“I’m very happy to recognize the people of Polk County with this award. This award goes out not only to the great people who live there today, but the generations before who helped lay the foundation for the wonderful community that lives and works there today,” said Treasurer Steelman. “Missouri is built on communities like we have in Polk County, hard working Missourians who take family and fellowship among neighbors seriously.”

County officials and employees help organize the “A Century Old Celebration.” Before the festivities began, they opened up the building’s cornerstone which held a time capsule from when the courthouse was first built in 1907. Inside the time capsule were items from that era such as: coins, two newspapers, pictures, a Bible, and other memorabilia. After the centennial celebration members of the community will bury another time capsule with items that represent 2007. Polk County Treasurer Judy Mackey was the main organizer of the celebration. She says it’s been hard work but a fulfilling feat putting together the event.

“I have deep roots in this community. Both my grandfather and great-grandfather were commissioners in Polk County. So they worked in this very building, and now as the County Treasurer I work here too. It’s wonderful to be celebrating this 100 year milestone in this community. I couldn’t think of a better place to live,” said Mackey.

The Polk County courthouse is still in use today. It’s most notable event occurred in 1948 when then President Harry S. Truman visited Bolivar and gave a speech on the courthouse steps.

-Fannie Marie Tolson

Treasurer Steelman presented the Missouri Treasurer's Award was presented to Fannie Marie Tolson, a distinguished Missouri educator, in March 2005. From a teaching career that started in 1936, in a segregated school in Boonville, to serving as a distinguished and respected instructor at an integrated school until her retirement on May 26, 1977 Fannie Marie Tolson taught hundreds upon hundreds of Missouri students in a dramatically changing world. She had a remarkable way of seeing the best in all things, and in all people. Knowing there's a little bit of good in everything, it was Fannie Marie who in her own special way changed that world for the better, one young mind at a time.

-American Legion Post 0099

Treasurer Steelman presented the Missouri Treasurer's Award to American Legion Post 0099, in Salem Missouri, in May 2005. This organization and its auxiliary stand as remarkable examples of volunteerism and selfless commitment to others that benfits our entire state and nation. The award brings long overdue recognition to the little guys who quietly and heroically do great things in this state every single day. These are the truly big guys - the real heroes - of our state.

-St. Louis Principal Darlynn Bosley

Treasurer Steelman presented the Missouri Treasurer's Award to St. Louis Dunbar Elementary School Principal Darlynn Bosley for her legacy of success in education that has made a remarkable difference in the lives of countless Missouri children. Bosley, a veteran educator with more than 20 years experience, accepted the principal position at Dunbar Elementary in 2003, a school located in an area gripped by poverty. Under Bosley's devoted influence and guidance, the elementary school has become a jewel of the education system.