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The Twilight Motel, located on Highway 54, was sold November 12 to the Colasurdos from the state of Louisiana. The previous owner was William Kasikantiris.
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Twilight Motel gets sold
By our staff
Vandalia area residents may have noticed a bright front office light shining several hours at the Twilight Motel this past week at its location on Highway 54.
The hours were consumed by Charles Colasurdo, the newest owner of the Twilight Motel. Colasurdo and his wife Irma closed on their purchase November 12 after buying the property from the retiring William Kasikantiris. The sale amount was not disclosed.
“We have been looking for years (for a motel to purchase),” said Charles Colasurdo, a native of up-state New York who is moving from the state of Louisiana to Vandalia. “Their price was right and we wanted to relocate because of the hurricanes. Every couple of
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Laddonia holds 4th of July event
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7/9/2008 7:34:27 AM
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Laddonia held its annual 4th of July celebration last Friday.
The event featured a morning baby show (see results and photos on page 8), a men’s slow pitch softball tournament, kids games, a parade, line dancers, a horseshoe...
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Fair’s Saturday was the best in 10 years
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7/2/2008 4:10:33 AM
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The Vandalia Area Fair Board reported some solid revenue figures for the 2008 fair that ended Saturday, July 28. The event took in more money than the rainy 2007 festivities, with its Saturday totals also being the fair board’s biggest one-night total in more than a decade.
“It...
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Smith excels in opening tournament
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11/19/2008 2:22:07 AM
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Van-Far graduate Mike Smith started this year on a big note during East Tennessee State’s opening weekend of the basketball season in Charleston, S.C. Smith scored in double figures in all three games of the Charleston Classic, including his first career double-double performance...
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Salt shortage to impact roads this winter
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11/12/2008 5:55:13 AM
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With temperatures already dropping in the 30s, the upcoming winter storms were one of the main topics addressed at Vandalia’s Board of Aldermen meeting Nov. 10.
It is particularly a concern burdening the heart of Street Superintendent Roger Woodward. In his presentation to...
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Hydrant flushing starts Nov. 10 in Vandalia
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11/5/2008 5:11:31 AM
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The City of Vandalia announced its plans to complete an annual Fall Hydrant Flushing Program, beginning Monday, November 10.
The city utility crew will begin flushing hydrants at 7 a.m. Monday, November 10. They plan to flush the hydrants during the daytime hours of 7 a.m.-4...
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Waters Funeral Home holds Open House
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10/29/2008 1:11:49 PM
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A 20 year expansion project was celebrated last week when Waters Funeral Home celebrated their grand opening and open house October 24-25 to share its new 8,000 square foot facility with the community.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 10 a.m. followed by tours, time for...
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Booster Club initiates big plans for Van-Far
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10/22/2008 6:59:31 AM
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Continuing in the same path established by the “Vision” program presented at recent school board meetings, the Van-Far Booster Club presented a proposal that would change Van-Far athletics forever.
Booster Club representative Randy Burns presented the board a similar visual...
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Trap Shooting team takes second in Area 5
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10/15/2008 2:35:31 AM
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Van-Far’s FFA Trap Shooting Team wrapped up its season in a big way two weeks ago by finishing second in Area 5 after hitting 219 of 250 targets.
It was Van-Far’s best finish in Area 5 since winning the title four years ago. Silex won the 18-team event after hitting 225...
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East End Miracle Walkers help County earn honors
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10/7/2008 9:09:05 PM
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Through the help of another record-breaking year for the East End Miracle Walkers Relay for Life team, Audrain County finished 2009 with the No. 9 Fundraising Team in the High Plains Division, with a total of $36,391 raised. The county also received first runner-up in dollars...
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Hilsabeck family makes plans to open car and toy museum
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10/1/2008 10:41:39 AM
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Many Prairie Days’ attendees might have noticed a sign with the words “Museum Coming Soon” on the former Corporate Resource Services building, located on the corner of Main and State Streets at last weekend’s annual event.
The Hilsabeck family officially closed on their purchase...
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A welcomed addition
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9/24/2008 5:54:49 AM
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Dr. Michael Cole, his family and staff of Cole Chiropractic celebrated the opening of his new office building with the Vandalia area community September 20 at the corner of Main and State Streets.
Cole said hundreds of people visited the new building from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. during...
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Crow remains busy during retirement
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9/17/2008 2:20:53 AM
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Through the years, many Vandalia area residents have moved from the area and went on to be successful in their endeavors.
Dr. Harold “Pat” Crow, formerly of Farber, is no different.
Dr. Crow left the city of Farber after graduating from Farber High School in 1951 and...
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Vandalia woman found dead in Ralls County
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9/10/2008 1:23:59 PM
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The Ralls County Sheriff’s Department reported Saturday, September 6 the discovery of a female body in Spencer Creek, near the Route F bridge.
Ralls County Sheriff Paul Forgy said investigators recovered the body of Karen S. Moore, of Vandalia, after a search was initiated...
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Gas pipeline project impacting economy
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9/3/2008 6:05:23 AM
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Many Vandalia area residents may have noticed an increase in traffic and may have experienced some time waiting in lines to make their purchases at gas stations.
Workers on the 1,679-mile Rockies Express Pipeline project are to blame and Vandalia area businesses are not complaining...
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Vandalia area residents shine at State Fair
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8/27/2008 8:46:06 AM
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Several Vandalia area residents had strong performances at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
The following are results information pulled from the Missouri State Fair website:
Beef Cattle/Herford
Breed Show
8C - Junior yr Heifer-calved...
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Church congregation to say goodbye to Pastors Grigg, McGhee
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8/20/2008 5:27:36 AM
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For those who have answered a calling to the church ministry to do God’s work, one of the most difficult situations they face is when they believe they’re being led by their Creator to a different congregation in another town.
Both Senior Pastor Derek Grigg and Student Pastor...
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Dr. Geoffrey Thomas hired at local clinic
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8/13/2008 1:12:27 PM
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A search came to an end this week at the Vandalia Medical Clinic as Dr. Geoffrey Thomas, DO started his first day August 11, filling the void left by Dr. Ric Porter earlier this year. Porter left Vandalia to take a position in the Columbia area.
Thomas worked on an interim...
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Farber area residents enjoy time at Fun Fest
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8/6/2008 7:44:40 AM
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A large number of Farber area residents enjoyed the many contests, sights and sounds at last weekend’s Red Hot ‘N Great Summer Fun Fest at Farber’s Sportsman Park.
The free two-day event was sponsored by the Farber Lions Club, Farber CBC, and Farber Volunteer Fire Department....
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Vandals strike two Vandalia parks
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7/30/2008 4:10:42 AM
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The Vandalia Police Department is currently investigating a vandalism case that involved the destruction of property at two Vandalia parks last week.
The police were called a little after 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24 when a city employee discovered graffiti spray painted on...
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District 9 Democratic candidates square off
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7/23/2008 5:57:23 AM
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Read the remainder of this in-depth report in this week's issue of The Vandalia Leader.
Opening statements:
Judy Baker is a state representative from Columbia.
“Last fall I realized...
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City of Vandalia awarded license office
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7/16/2008 6:01:08 AM
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After Vandalia area residents went three months without the services of a local license bureau, hope is on the way for those wanting to take care of their vehicle needs close to home.
That’s because the Missouri Department of Revenue officially announced July 15 that the...
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Middletown church holds first festival
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7/9/2008 7:38:58 AM
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The First Annual Middletown Baptist Church Freedom Fest was held this past Saturday on the church grounds in Middletown. The family-oriented event was deemed a huge success with an estimate of over 400 people attending the premier festival.
“The day was absolutely perfect,”...
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Celebrating one year at the pool
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7/2/2008 4:22:36 AM
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The City of Vandalia and area residents celebrated the one year anniversary of the Vandalia Family Aquatics Center on Thursday, June 26.
Assorted prizes were awarded to swimmers every 15 minutes. The pool-oriented items included a Pirates of the Caribbean Boogie Board.
“It’s...
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Cruisin’ for a good time
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6/25/2008 8:05:11 AM
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Car shows are nothing new for Frank Bauman of Vandalia. Neither is putting some quality miles on his vintage rides.
Bauman accounted for a pair of entries out of some 85 in last Saturday’s car show held at their fairgrounds, sponsored by the Dam Few Cruisers Car Club.
He...
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Staying ahead of the flood
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6/18/2008 2:52:16 AM
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With the water levels expected to reach near-record highs at several locations along the Mississippi River this week, several Vandalia area residents have volunteered their time to help their neighbors battle the flooding.
One group of Vandalia area residents car-pulled...
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Female reportedly breaks free from abduction attempt
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6/18/2008 2:48:00 AM
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On Wednesday June 11, 2008 at approximately 12:19 p.m. the Vandalia Police received a report of abduction by strangers.
A 17-year-old Vandalia female reported an older Maroon or Burgandy colored van pulled into the apartment complex at 1000 S. Maple and a male called her over...
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Remembering our soldiers
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6/4/2008 5:38:18 AM
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A morning of scheduled Memorial Day Services concluded with an annual remembrance ceremony May 26 presented by the VFW Post 2173 and Ladies Auxiliary.
The ceremony came after separate services were held in Curryville, Farber and at the cemetery near the high school. It was...
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Twilight Motel gets sold
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11/19/2008 2:24:14 AM
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Vandalia area residents may have noticed a bright front office light shining several hours at the Twilight Motel this past week at its location on Highway 54.
The hours were consumed by Charles Colasurdo, the newest owner of the Twilight Motel. Colasurdo and his wife Irma closed...
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VFW holds ceremony at new memorial
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11/12/2008 5:58:56 AM
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Several Vandalia area residents endured frigid temperatures to celebrate Veteran’s Day during an outside service November 9 in front of the Vandalia Branch Library. The service was hosted by VFW Post No. 2173 and featured a dedication ceremony for the new VFW Brick Memorial.
Post...
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Witte elected to final term, Obama is No. 44
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11/5/2008 5:10:18 AM
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Witte elected to final term, Obama is No. 44
There was a monumental shift in both the state of Missouri and the United States of America November 4 as the democrats have been elected into many of the top positions up for election and have assumed complete control over the National...
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Van-Far forced to close early after wave of utility problems
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10/29/2008 1:01:14 PM
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Several parents of Van-Far students were surprised Friday, October 24 when they learned their children were heading home earlier than expected.
Students were sent home before lunch time as a result of a cut power line along with gas line and sewer line problems.
The cancelation...
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Pike County receiving economic boon from work on pipeline
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10/15/2008 2:48:16 AM
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Pike County continues to savor the blessing of having approximately 400 temporary residents working in the area on the Rockies Express Pipeline–East.
Allen Fore, the media contact for REX, said anytime an area has an extra 400 people move in, it has an impact because...
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Ike’s ties to Vandalia
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10/7/2008 9:05:46 PM
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When Vandalia native Cathy Duhon learned Hurricane Ike’s path of destruction was coming towards her home the days before September 13, her family was faced with the decision to leave their home vacant for potential looters or to ride out the storm. After all the Duhons have seen...
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Water rates expected to rise in Farber, Curryville
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10/1/2008 10:44:49 AM
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The Clarence Cannon Wholesale Water Commission will be implementing a 55-cent rate hike for each 1,000 gallons of water it sells beginning October 1.
While it has been reported that Vandalia is listed among the several areas affected by the hike, City Administrator Alan...
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License Bureau reopens
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9/24/2008 5:51:21 AM
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The wait for Vandalia area residents needing license bureau services is officially over Wednesday, September 24 as the City of Vandalia will open a new location at City Hall at 8 a.m.
The previous license office closed in April on Main St. after Nancy Stotler retired her services...
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Largents hold shrimp festival
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9/17/2008 2:18:48 AM
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In spite of a reported seven inches of rain falling on his farm off Highway W, Gene Largent and his wife Cathy said they had their most successful Shrimp Harvest to date as approximately 1,000-1,200 people attended their annual event September 13.
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Vandalia couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary
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9/10/2008 1:20:13 PM
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When Willard and Clemma Kisor were married on September 8, 1928 at Curryville Baptist Church, Calvin Coolidge was finishing up his second term as the 30th President of the United States. Earlier this week, the Kisors became one of the few couples in the world blessed with the...
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Lady Indians win opener
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9/3/2008 6:17:42 AM
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The Van-Far Lady Indians softball team opened their 2008 season last week the same way they opened 2007, with a win over Paris. Van-Far overcame an early 1-0 deficit to score four runs in three innings for a 4-2 victory. Van-Far knocked off Paris in nine innings last year.
“A...
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Ben Salmon creation gets donated to Historical Society
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8/27/2008 7:40:15 AM
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The Vandalia Area Historical Society was happy to receive one of the area’s most recognizable items to its collection last week, thanks to members of the Liberty Community Association.
The association donated the hand-painted Liberty stage curtain, a piece done by the late...
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DAR dedicates cookbook in honor of Frances Parrish
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8/20/2008 5:38:42 AM
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Miss Frances Ann Parrish, center, is joined in her home by DAR member Barbara Elzea, left, and Ruth Miller, right, as the organization dedicated their recently printed cookbook in Parrish’s honor. DAR members Virginia Howdeshell, Judy Flowers and Maxine Jackson were also present...
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Celebrating 50 years
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8/13/2008 1:05:23 PM
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Past and present members of the Vandalia Country Club gathered August 9 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the golf course residing in Curryville.
Those in attendance enjoyed a fellowship time in the clubhouse and had a lunch and some cake to commemorate the event. Photos...
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Sheriff Miller, Maupin among winners Tuesday night
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8/6/2008 7:41:10 AM
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Winners were announced late Tuesday night, August 5, in several primary races throughout the Vandalia area.
In Audrain County, Sheriff Stuart Miller says he feels overwhelmed after he defeated challenger Gerald Barnett 1825-805 for 69-percent of the vote. Since there are no...
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Rain, rain, go away
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7/30/2008 4:08:39 AM
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Several inches of rain, strong winds, lightning, and flooding plagued the Vandalia area last week after storms pounded the region.
The aftermath of a week featuring several storms included flooded basements, flooded homes, a washed away bridge, road closures, trees struck...
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Van-Far graduates to walk 60 miles in three days to fight breast cancer
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7/23/2008 12:09:00 PM
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Susan (Giltner) Martin of St Peters and Peggy Cahill of Bellingham, Wash., 1977 Van-Far graduates, will join thousands of other dedicated women and men at the Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust. The event featuring...
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Farber chief proposes to enforce City of Laddonia
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7/16/2008 6:02:37 AM
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When vandals damaged church and city property this past winter in Laddonia, some area residents noted the importance of a police presence in their town.
According to former mayor Carla Hobbs, the city had a paid officer nearly 10 years ago, but since then had relied on the...
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Vandalia Area Fair is off and running
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6/25/2008 8:07:12 AM
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The 32nd annual Vandalia Area Fair kicked off Tuesday night with several events, including the highly anticipated Little Mr. and Miss Contest.
This year’s Little Mr. and Miss winners were Ayden Holt, son of Shanta’ Wheeler and Dustin Holt, Vandalia, and Alli Matlock, daughter...
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Vandalia Area Fair starts Tuesday
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6/18/2008 2:49:45 AM
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The Vandalia Area Fair is set to kick-off Tuesday, June 26 with a week long of activities scheduled at the Fairgrounds.
The Fairgrounds open Tuesday night at 5 p.m. while those participating in the parade are expected to line up at 4:30 p.m. at the former South School lot.
Decorated...
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Lincoln School makes Missouri’s Most Endangered Places List
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6/11/2008 12:24:32 AM
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The Concerned Citizens to Save Lincoln School may be receiving some much needed help in its hopes to restore the former African-American school in Vandalia.
That’s because Lincoln School was named to the Most Endangered Places List for 2008 by Missouri Preservation,...
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Nina Clithero retires after 45 years
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6/4/2008 5:49:29 AM
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After 45 years working for the Van-Far R-I School District, secretary Nina Clithero has turned in her notice of retirement to the school board.
“I’ll miss the students and the faculty and the staff,” she said. “I’m sure I’ll miss seeing them.”
Clithero was hired as the...
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Things are about set for 2008 Vandalia Area Fair
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6/4/2008 5:39:01 AM
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The schedule of events is nearly finalized for the 32nd annual Vandalia Area Fair, set for June 24-28.
This will be the second year in a row that the Vandalia Area Fair Association board chose to hold the annual event the week before it once took place in an effort to avoid...
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Van-Far athletes earn awards for fall season accomplishments
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11/19/2008 2:39:02 AM
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The Van-Far R-I School District honored its fall sports athletes with its annual awards program November 13 at Van-Far High School.
Four Van-Far athletes walked away with the top award in their respective sports.
In softball, Kelsy Fowler and Jessi James each received their...
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Winter sports begin
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11/12/2008 7:41:45 AM
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No story, just photo from the first day of basketball practice....
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Van-Far gets shut out by Valle Catholic in districts
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10/29/2008 1:38:03 PM
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It was a familiar story for the Van-Far Indians football team in their second district game October 24 when they faced Valle Catholic in Vandalia. Valle Catholic scored five touchdowns in its first seven possessions and cruised to an easy 42-0 victory. Paris scored on its first...
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Indians lose district opener to Paris Coyotes
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10/22/2008 7:14:30 AM
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Van-Far head football coach Jason Hall knew at the beginning of the season that the addition of Paris to Class 1, District 2 would make the
Coyotes one of the clear favorites to advance to the playoffs.
His instinct took a step closer to reality October 17 when Paris...
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Lady Indians get revenge on Louisiana with district win
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10/15/2008 2:32:36 AM
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When the Van-Far Lady Indians softball team entered Class 2, District 11 play last week, head coach Melissa Curtis knew her team faced a difficult task of advancing deep into the tournament.
After all, the Lady Indians had to open with a Louisiana team that defeated them earlier...
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Van-Far hits wall against rival Bowling Green
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10/15/2008 2:30:42 AM
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Heading into their match-up against area rival Bowling Green, Van-Far Indians head football coach Jason Hall knew his team would have their hands full against a strong Bobcats squad during its homecoming.
Van-Far surprised the Bowling Green...
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Lady Indians win consolation title
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10/7/2008 9:28:21 PM
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Van-Far head coach Melissa Curtis has said for some time she would like to get Class 3 Mexico on the schedule for the Lady Indians softball team.
Curtis’ wish came true in the consolation championship of the Bowling Green Tournament October 4 and Van-Far made the most of their...
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Turnovers plague Indians late in a 26-20 loss to Wright City Wildcats
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10/7/2008 9:26:31 PM
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With a little more than 12 minutes left in the game Friday, October 3, the Van-Far Indians football team led the host Wright City Wildcats 20-6 and were set for their third win of the season.
Unfortunately, a tired and outmanned Indians squad turned the ball over in four...
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Van-Far's early score answered in 48-16 loss
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10/1/2008 10:58:56 AM
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A stunned Montgomery County coaching staff and fan base took a deep breath September 26 when the Van-Far Indians football team scored on an 89-yard touchdown pass. But the Wildcats regained their composure and used their quickness to rally for a 48-16 victory. The Wildcats...
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Van-Far knocks off state finalist N. Callaway
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10/1/2008 10:56:11 AM
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A trip to Kingdom City to take on Class 3 state finalist North Callaway did not scare the Van-Far Lady Indians September 28 as they held on late for a 5-4 victory.
Van-Far scored three runs in the first and two in the second before holding off North Callaway’s charge of...
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Lady Indians make 12 errors in two losses
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9/24/2008 6:18:26 AM
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The Van-Far Lady Indians had a disappointing week against area rivals Louisiana and Bowling Green after making 12 errors in two losses while being outscored 16-3.
“I think they’re defeating themselves with the errors,” said head coach Melissa Curtis. “You can’t give people...
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Indians offense struggles against the Eagles
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9/24/2008 6:16:57 AM
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Costly mistakes and failure to move the ball offensively resulted in Van-Far’s two-game winning streak coming to an end on Homecoming Night September 19 against Orchard Farm. The Indians fell behind early and were shut out by the Eagles 10-0. Van-Far had just seven total yards...
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Indians defense shuts out Winfield
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9/17/2008 2:43:55 AM
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At the end of Van-Far’s football game against Winfield Friday, September 12, the Indians coaching staff was surprised to hear that both teams combined for just 164 total yards of offense. That’s usually a low total for one team, much less two teams. But the same Indians staff...
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Lady Indians cruise past Lady Mustangs
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9/17/2008 2:42:16 AM
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The Van-Far Lady Indians softball team won one game and were on the verge of knocking off a state finalist team before rain put a halt to their plans.
In Van-Far’s lone contest of the week, the Lady Indians cruised past the Marion County Lady Mustangs 11-4 behind their 14-hit...
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Indians hold on for win over MMA
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9/10/2008 1:39:54 PM
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In spite of his team being penalized 12 times and having critical turnovers, Van-Far head coach Jason Hall’s football team found a way to pick up a win September 5 in Mexico. A young Indians team took a first-half lead and held on late for an 18-14 victory over Missouri Military...
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Lady Indians split pair of games
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9/10/2008 1:38:06 PM
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The Van-Far Lady Indians softball team remained over .500 last week after splitting a pair of games against area rivals Community R-VI and Wellsville-Middletown. Van-Far’s record was 2-1 entering their Tuesday game against Marion County.
Fall...
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Van-Far rallies early but falls to Clopton-Elsberry
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9/3/2008 6:19:29 AM
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In spite of having seven first-year players in the game at one time in their season opener, the Van-Far Indians football team gave first-year program Clopton-Elsberry everything they could handle in the first half August 29. But injuries and 16 of the team’s 22 players logging...
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Football kicks off
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8/27/2008 7:43:35 AM
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Just two weeks ago, Van-Far head coach Jason Hall entered fall football practice with many unanswered questions. He was unsure of how many players would come out for the team and wasn’t sure if he’d have any assistant coaches.
Two weeks later, he has a young Indians squad,...
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Lady Indians softball team tosses first pitch Aug. 28
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8/20/2008 7:26:31 AM
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With eight returning players who gained valuable experience in the lineup last season, first year Van-Far head softball coach Melissa Curtis is hoping this is finally the year the Lady Indians move past their 9-13 record and into contention for conference and district titles.
Van-Far...
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Van-Far players compete in TPX Top 96 camp
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8/6/2008 7:56:47 AM
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Nolan Gilley, Cody Gilley, Brock Teague and Justin Bland attended the TPX Top 96 Baseball Camp in Springfield, Mo. at Meador Park on July 22 and 23.
Clinics were held to teach each player baseball skills at the college level.
Future scouting was done by some of the College...
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Shelter Insurance Redbirds win the Atom division title and finish 14-0
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7/23/2008 7:56:21 AM
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The Shelter Insurance Redbirds traveled to Bowling Green on Monday, July 7 with a perfect season and the Atom division championship on the line.
The Redbirds started off slow as they fell behind 3-0 after three innings.
In the top of the fourth inning, Parker Wallace led...
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EMO Conference splits for 2008-09
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7/16/2008 5:57:38 AM
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After rumors have swirled for some time about a possible split in the Eastern Missouri Conference, Van-Far Athletic Director Sheila Meny confirmed this week that the EMO will officially be broken into two divisions during the upcoming 2008-09 basketball season.
The move will...
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Van-Far beats Hannibal in annual Shoot-Out
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7/2/2008 4:33:42 AM
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The Van-Far boys basketball team wrapped up its summer schedule last week by winning five games in its annual Shoot-out June 26-27 at the high school.
And head coach Brian Meny was excited about how his team played during the two days, especially after a 30-20 victory over...
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Riding a six game losing streak and being outscored 92-20 in their first two district games, it appeared the Van-Far Indians football team were set for another let down against Louisiana.
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