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Elks resort to raffle as scholarship funds dwindle

Published by admin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:49pm

Ernie Allen started selling raffle tickets on Wednesday night at the Elks Lodge meeting. He raised $200 — for the club’s own scholarship fundraiser.

That brings the total in that account to $600.

In normal times, Mexico’s Elks Lodge 919 presents $4,200 in scholarship money, divided between three students in a three county area that includes Audrain County.
The raffle to raise funds for the scholarships is a first for the club.

“We’ve always had money in that account,” Allen said.

Ballot for April races is now set

Published by admin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:47pm

To own a Patek Philippe wristwatch, a person must part with six figures.

Chris Miller got his hands on one recently. It was in Paris – Paris, Missouri – and it needed a bit of work.

“That’s top of the drawer,” he said. “It’s something I’d never torn apart and put back together before.”

10 Questions with...Don Peterson

Published by admin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:44pm

Don Peterson came out of the San Francisco bay area world of high tech and cutting edge software. The companies he started have been involved in 3D graphic systems, encrypted communications, predictive healthcare analytics and more. He founded what is now IVX Health – part of the McKesson Ventures portfolio – in 2012, opening 15 free-standing clinics for intravenous drug therapy. No wonder the executive chairman of Noble Health Corporation has received an Entrepreneur of the Year award.
 

First-time event planned for Saturday supports local producers

Published by admin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 9:58am

A farmer’s market runs spring, summer and fall. People flock to Laddonia’s Fourth of July celebration. There’s Mexico’s Soybean Festival, the Anchor Festival in Centralia and other events that mark the warmer seasons. And Laddonia lights it up come Christmas.

But for those who frequent the market, opportunities dwindle from January through March.

“Who’s to say we can’t have off-season festivals?” Brandt Schisler asked. “Who’s to say we can’t have fun?”

Audrain County Commission awards remaining funds from CARES Act

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:20am

The Audrain County Commission completed distribution of CARES funds amounting to $2,978,519. The money was part of a federal program to help mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Associate Commissioner Tracy Graham, the county received 257 applications from businesses, nonprofit organizations and government services.

“I am happy to say that we were able to fund almost all of them,” he added.

Car chase results in arrest of Mexico man

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:18am

A Mexico man led law enforcement officers on a wild car chase before being arrested and jailed on several charges.

Hayden Michael Sample, 26, ended the day on Jan. 11 in the Audrain County Jail booked for alleged possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and a number of other charges related to his attempt to avoid being detained by officers, including endangering the safety of a highway worker.

Second-quarter fun at St. Joseph School

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:16am

St. Joseph Catholic School in Martinsburg has completed the second quarter of their 135th year. As everywhere, some things have changed due to COVID-19, but the faculty, students and parents have striven to make learning seem as normal and fun as possible.

There were many events in the second quarter, starting with Red Ribbon Week. The classroom doors of the school were decorated and different dress-days and activities were held throughout the week.

Police dog sniffs out Vandalia man

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:10am

When deputies from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office pulled Robert Lee Kohl over for a routine traffic violation last Saturday on S. Main Street in Vandalia they quickly became suspicious.

Their suspicions were reportedly justified. Deputies found methamphetamine and paraphernalia they believe is tied to the distribution, as well as use, of the drug.

The items were seized and Kohl was placed under arrest. He faces charges of delivery of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kohl was detained at the Audrain County Jail.

Four small fires snuffed by MPSD crews

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:09am

Firefighters with the Mexico Public Safety Department were kept busy last week by a series of small fires.

Three of these occurred along railroad tracks. On consecutive days -- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -- crews located flames at what they believed to be campsites next to the rights of way.

The fires on Tuesday and Wednesday were at unattended sites along the Kansas City Southern-Norfolk Southern line near the 1100 block of West Monroe Street. The flames were knocked down before they could spread.

MMA Summer Camps develop grit, resilience and confidence

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:08am

Parents looking to provide opportunities for growth for their children this summer can find options at Missouri Military Academy summer camps. Offering six different summer camp options this year, MMA summer camps give children the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and overcome challenges while socializing with peers.

This combination of fun, accomplishment and encouragement create the ultimate synergy for positive personal development in children.

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