A collage of Hispanic Heritage By Rebecca Rivas Adelante Staff Writer COLUMBIA — Inside Columbia’s courthouse, the walls are plated with U.S. flags, portraits of historical leaders and the constitution. Outside — at least, for one day — the building’s entrance will become a cultural painting of Hispanics who have settled in this country throughout the decades. More Also: Calendar of activities Dreams sometimes come true By Erin Eggers Adelante Staff Writer Undocumented immigrants across the country are waiting to hear what the United States Senate will decide about their children’s future. Once immigrants make their way past the border patrol, they find themselves in a country that will not give them a social security number or citizenship. Will this same country give their children, many of whom are every bit as “Americanized” as their classmates, by the time they graduate high school, the opportunity to go on to college? More ConAgra to close Milan poultry plant By Ann Friedman Adelante Staff Writer MILAN — In an English-language letter distributed to employees in late July, ConAgra Frozen Foods announced plans to close its poultry de-boning operation in Milan. Hispanic employees of the plant are facing uncertainties about the date of the closure and their options for the future. More LULAC appointments in Marshall/Sedalia district By Olivia Doerge Adelante Staff Writer SEDALIA — Hispanic community activist and educator Carrie Tyler was elected president of the newly revitalized League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) local chapter on Aug. 31. More