Staff from the Center for
Human Services participated in Red Shirt Friday on February 12. ‘We were proud
to show our support of the servicemen and women,’ said Susan Mergen, CHS
development director. Front row: Lisa DeMoss. Robin Hemme, Linda Holland,
Lorrie Ackerman, Teresa Grose, Susan Mergen and Nancy Peterson. Middle row:
Jeremy Reed, Karla French, Sandy Gautreaux, Linda VanNatta, Tobie Beyer, Julie
Acord, Diane Bahner, Erin Martin and Kim Wilson. Back row: Ray Wood, Jim
Norton, Denise Hamilton, Ann Graff, Joyce Homan and John Hanlon.
Photo
courtesy Joleigh Melte
Crime Stoppers Month
Sedalia Mayor Elaine Horn
signed a proclamation recently for Crime Stoppers Month. First row left to
right: Jack Blackwell, Jack Osborn, Det. Tolbert Rowe, Pettis County Sheriff’s
Department; Carol Corpe, Sedalia Mayor Elaine Horn, Floyd Hatfield. Second row:
Gerald Evans, Detective Matthew Wirt, Sedalia PD; Pettis County Sheriff Kevin
Bond, Archie Ross, Glenn Mishler, Joe Close, and Ronnie Ollison. Also two
special awards were given to Mr. Glenn Mishler for his outstanding service as a
member and past president of Pettis County Crime Stoppers, and to MaryAnn
Thompson for her outstanding service as a member and secretary-treasurer of
Pettis County Crime Stoppers.
$5,500 raised by
relay team for ACS work
The
Wal-Mart Relay for Life team recently raised $5,500 for the American Cancer Society.
The team
consisted of Wal-Mart associates and their families.
The team received
a $5,000 donation from the Wal-Mart corporate office. To achieve that, 50
employees had to volunteer a combined 250 hours, it was reported.
The Relay for
Life program is a non-profit, all volunteer fund-raising program working for
the American Cancer Society.
There are 37
Relay for Life teams in Pettis County alone, it was reported.
Photo
courtesy Joleigh Melte
Buddy Poppy Days
From left, David Busick, president of the Mens Auxiliary;
Vera Harrison, president of the Ladies Auxiliary; Anna Wright, Poppy Days chair
and member of the Ladies Auxiliary; Sedalia Mayor Elaine Horn and Al Hall,
Service Officer and Poppy Chairman. Mayor Horn signed a proclamation last week
designating Nov. 7 - 10 as ‘Buddy Poppy Days’ in Sedalia.
Photo
submitted
Skelton honors war
vets
On October 20, Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO) joined 35
World War II veterans from Show-Me Honor Flight at the World War II Memorial in
Washington, D.C. ‘It was an honor to spend time with Missouri veterans at the
World War II Memorial today. Our nation owes these brave men and women
our most profound sense of gratitude for their sacrifices and selfless
contributions to our country,’ said Skelton. Show-Me Honor Flight is a
volunteer organization that arranges one-day trips for World War II veterans to
Washington, D.C.
Randy Kirby photo Crimestopper spaghetti From left, Carol Corpe, Crime Stoppers board member, scoops
up the spaghetti while Casey Wratchford and Samantha Wratchford prepare to
serve the dish during a Pettis County Crime Stoppers Spaghetti Dinner, held
Oct. 15 at Parkview Christian Church, 1405 East 16th Street. At far right is
Hannah Funk, granddaughter to Corpe.
Randy Kirby photo
Shooters is open Shooters Bowling Alley and Lounge is now open at 2119 West Broadway. The Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony there on September 16 to celebrate the newly-remodeled facility. At the forefront with the giant scissors is David Wilt, owner; and Kendra Mueller, manager. The bowling alley opens at noon seven days a week, and the lounge opens at 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Kendra DJs on Friday nights and youth leagues are held every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Saturday is Vegas Night at Shooters.
Randy Kirby photo
Stage 5 winner
U.S. Pro ITT champion David Zabriskiespeeds past the Katy Trail on 32nd Street during Stage 5 of the Tour of Missouri, held Friday, September 11, in Sedalia. Zabriskie finished first in the time trials in 37 minutes, 14.44 seconds. He is from Salt Lake City, Utah and rides for the Garmin-Slipstream team.
Photo submitted
Dog Days check for Animal Shelter Ruth Schlomer, of Schlomer Photography, presents Becky Hardesty, from the Mid-Missouri Animal Shelter, with a check for $240 from their recent Dog (& Cat) Days fund-raising event. This year¹s event was the first year that Schlomer¹s and the Animal Shelter have teamed up for this annual event held in late August.
Photo courtesy Joleigh Melte
Constitution Week Sedalia Mayor Elaine Horn signed a proclamation on September 15 observing Constitution Week, which is September 17 - 23. The US is celebrating the 222nd anniversary of the drafting the Constitution. From left to right: Daughters of the American revolution members Marjorie Brown, second vice regent; Waunita Lovercamp, regent; Alma Weikal, member; and Carolyn Miller, corresponding secretary.
Randy Kirby photo
American Legion Day Mayor Elaine Horn signed a proclamation on September 8 in conjunction with American Legion Day, which is September 16. Witnessing the signing is Paul Bennett, Post 642 Adjutant.
Randy Kirby photo
Honoring American Legion The Pettis County Commission issued a proclamation Tuesday morning honoring American Legion Day, which is September 16. From left are Western Commissioner Larry Wilson, Presiding Commissioner Rusty Kahrs, American Legion Post 642 Adjutant Paul Bennett, and Eastern Commissioner Rod Lindemann.
