The Farmer Farmerette Club met at the home of Keri Bradford for their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m. with Pauline Oberman as hostess. A delicious meal was served by the hostess before the meeting. President Kay Reading called the meeting to order with the pledge to the American flag led by Oberman. In lieu of a song, Oberman read a poem about mothers. Members Elsie Lybarger,
Agape House board members meet in regular session Tuesday, April 16. They were encouraged with the report of 21 children staying at the house during March, along with 46 adults. Guest numbers have stayed consistently greater this year than in the previous two years. Guest surveys indicate they have learned of the availability of this guest house from their family members that are incarcerated, either at Bowling Green or Vandalia.
Dennis McMillen of Center, Mo., was named a 2013 Missouri 4-H Foundation Naomi Crouch Leadership Awardee on March 15 in Columbia. McMillen was recognized for his commitment to the University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth development program. “It is our great pleasure to honor Dennis McMillen and Center Locker with the Naomi Crouch award for dedication to Missouri 4-H,” said Cheryl Reams, executive director of the Missouri 4-H Foundation. “Volunteers
Several bowlers from Vandalia’s Spare Time Bowl and Grill bowlers excelled in the Missouri State Youth Championships. The results include: Team: Spare Time No. 2 girls Division II (7th out of 32 teams); Spare Time No. 1 boys Division III (24th out of 50 teams). Doubles: Regina Clausen/Cynthia Hall took third in Division 1; Joe Cheney and Laura Hall tied for sixth; Seth Morris and Hunter Scrogin took 14th out
To celebrate the opening of our newly expanded facility the Mexico Area Family YMCA is holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, June 8. Games will be played in the new gym, beginning at 9 a.m. and should conclude around 5 p.m., depending on the number of teams entered. We are offering 12 different divisions: girls and boys divisions for grades 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 and High School. Also, Adult women
Crappie fishing as well as other fishing with warmer weather will be picking up shortly. We have several area lakes around which are good for fishing. In the City of Mexico, Lakeview Lake, Teal Lake, and Kiwanis Lake in Plunket Park are good fisheries which all have different regulations. Lakeview Lake’s regulations are: Crappie-30 fish; Catfish (channel, blue, and flathead combined)-4 fish; Black Bass-6 fish (release 12” to 15”); all
The Northeast Zone of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League met April 27, 2013 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, Mo. The Ladies of Trinity Lutheran Church in Louisiana were co-hosts. Debbie Curry welcomed all the ladies and guests to Bowling Green. Pastor Jeffrey Dock opened with devotions based on Colossians 3:1-4 where we are reminded by Paul to think and strive for things that benefit our spiritual life
Highlights from the week: A church service was held in the chapel on Sunday morning and in the afternoon a bingo game sponsored by the Military Order of the Cooties from St. Charles was provided followed by a BBQ which they also sponsored for their supper. Monday morning the choir from the Jefferson City First Baptist Church provided music for the residents and in the afternoon Joe Blessing was recognized
The April 16 meeting of Chapter CE P. E. O. met at The United Methodist Church with hostesses Janie Zimmer, Shirley Morris, and Sharon Lewton. The hostesses served refreshments of a decorated cake and sherbet punch. The program “Flower Power” was a discussion of gardening hints led by Shirley Morris. Solutions for gathering gum balls from gum trees, depth of bulb planting, and weed control were given by those present.
Updated: Ellen Pratt reports the dog has been found!!! Happy Hearts Animal Rescue adopted a 1 yr old male Black Lab to a couple living in Vandalia MO. We received word that they have moved out of the area and left the dog loose in the area. His name is Asher and he is neutered and micro-chipped. We are offering a $100 reward for his safe return. Please call with
Tri-County Saddle Club Horse show results from the July 18 show at 2 p.m. at the Saddle Club Arena. Junior Halter-1) Katherine Dixon; 2) Bailee Kent; 3) Kady Decker; 4) Kaitlyn Stockdall Junior Western Pleasure-1) Bailee Kent; 2) Katherine Dixon; 3) Heather VanHorn Balloon Race-1) Billy Yargus; 2) Billy Yargus; 3) Paige Moore; 4) Troy Perkins; 5)Codee Bartels Senior Halter-1) Lance Dixon; 2) Aundrea Burnett Lead Line-All Received Medallion: Kaitlyn
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President Paul Rayl opened the March 22 meeting of the Vandalia Area Historical Society at the Vandalia Hotel by asking for new discoveries and donations. Martha Pease brought three pictures of Toby and Susie Show taken in 1970, a number of sales tickets dated 1947 from Wallace Hardware and one from Farmers’s Elevator and Supply. Virginia Howdeshell brought a Centennial program from “Saga of the Prairie” performed in Vandalia in
After a two month winter break, the Farmer Farmerette Club held its first meeting of 2013 on Friday, March 8, at the home of Keri Bradford with Kay Reading as hostess. A delicious meal was served at noon by the hostess. Members were all glad to see each other and catch-up in what each did during the break. All reported having a wonderful holiday season but would be glad to
The following are meeting minutes from the Farber Board of Aldermen’s regular March 11 meeting. CORRECTION: Farber Police Officer Jason Maskey is allotted no more than 40 hours per month. The allotment was misprinted in the February 20 issue of The Vandalia Leader. The Board of Aldermen of the City of Farber met in regular session at City Hall at 5 p.m. Monday, March 11. The following were present: Mayor
The LaFemme Arts Club has announced plans to once again take applications for their scholarship which has been given each year since 1983. Ann Barnes received the club’s first scholarship. Other past recipients have been Kevin Langston, 1984; Val Fowler, 1985; Chris Breneman, 1986; Lisa Arndt, 1987; Krista Flowers, 1988; Mike Hill, 1989; Alicia Lynn, 1990; Angie Landers, 1991; Eric Myers, 1992; Amy Barnes, 1993; Tyler Galloway, 1994; Janelle Epperson,
The St. Cecilia Music Club met April 15, 2013 at 7 a.m. at the Beacon of Hope Church. Those present were: Ruth Calcaterra, Denise Allen, Shirley Forgy, Deanna Frey, Brenda Gower, Glee Hanson, Leanna Leake, Denna Nichols, Veanna Snodgrass, and Sue Beshears. The date of July 7, 2013 has been set for the Gospel Sing with the Doxology Group to provide the music for the evening. The Doxology Group will
The Missouri Public School Advocates, a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure the stability and strength of Missouri Public Schools, Colleges and Universities, has launched a video contest called, “I Am Missouri Public Schools.” The organization is encouraging supporters of Missouri’s public schools to submit short videos about what they love about their public school. The winner of the contest will receive an iPad mini and $1,000 for
The St. John Women’s Guild met Wednesday evening, May 8, 2013, at the church. The meeting was called to order and opened with prayer by president, Carol Fischer. Elsie Hand presented the topic, “Pointing to Jesus.” Seven members (Carol Fischer, Dotty Cahill, Regina Vogt, Elsie Hand, Sabrina Lovell, Marlo Hunn, Karen Morris) answered roll call by reading a scripture containing the words “grow or growing.” Secretary’s report was not available.
Vandalia Rotary Club members gather on April 25 to refurbish and assemble flags for placement at local business establishments and churches on federal holidays. The Rotary flags are among several fund raising projects to support student scholarships and other community services. Shown, from left: Tim Embree, Teresa Stice, Jean Trower, Herman Wright, and Earl Cordry.
The Vandalia Area Historical Society held an abbreviated meeting at the Vandalia Hotel on Friday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. After regular business was conducted, most of the discussion concerned the progress of the Cornerstone Project. President Paul Ray and Mike Menench brought the group up to date on the project and listed various types of the work still to be done as follows: hang drywall, install ceiling boards, lay
After nearly 25 years of serving in the Vandalia Police Department, Elsie
The Van-Far Teachers Association (VFTA) held a Retirement Tea on Monday, May
The Community R-VI School District celebrated its athletes and coaches with its
Entering their final regular season game of the season without a victory,
On May 17-18, the V.F.W. Auxillary Post No. 2173 will be passing
The VFW Post No. 2173 will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day