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Summertime strawberries
Kelley Marchbanks (foreground) and Sonya Russell of the Howard County Farm Bureau serve strawberries, cake and ice cream Monday evening to Larkin Langford, Melissa and Larry Carter, and Judge Scott Hayes (partly hidden) during the annual Strawberry Festival at the Fayette City Park. Host for the event was Howard County Farm Bureau President Chris Rohlfing, in addition to local board members. Among office holders who spoke were County Clerk Kathyrne Harper, Prosecuting Attorney Mason Gebhardt, Hayes, Assessor-elect Woody McCutcheon, State Rep. Paul Quinn and State Sen. Bill Stouffer.
Jun 30, 2009
Calendars & Events
This weekend: ‘Fun & Fabulous Fourth’
Howard County will join with the rest of the nation this weekend as the United States pauses to observe the anniversary of its independence.
Because the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, there will be some variations of who is observing what when.
Schools and government offices will be closed Friday, including the courthouse and city hall. The newspaper office and some other businesses will close Friday as well.
Banks will be open Friday, but will close on Saturday. C&R and Casey’s will have regular hours throughout the weekend.
The Fayette Post Office will close at noon Friday for the Independence Day holiday, but mail will be delivered as usual that day. The final pick-up at the post office that day will be 12 noon. There will be no service Saturday. Regular mail service resumes Monday, July 6.
The big day will be Saturday as area residents gather in the city park for a myriad of activities beginning with the ever-popular sandlot volleyball at 10 a.m. and ending with fireworks at dusk.
The pool will be open free of charge throughout the day. >>>Click headline for full report.
Jun 30, 2009
Fayette City Council
City council approves Fayette 2009-2010 budget
A budget for the next fiscal year was approved by the city council at a special meeting held Monday.
Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010) for the city of Fayette were summarized by City Administrator Robin Overstreet. Parts of her summary follow:
Revenues and expenditures
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| City of Fayette expenditures for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. Graphics provided by the city of Fayette. |
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| City of Fayette revenues or Fiscal Year 2009-2010 |
• The FY 2009/10 Budget forecasts revenues of $11,105,519 and expenditures of $10,989,207. Thus, revenues over expenditures is anticipated to be $116,312.
The general fund shows an increase in revenues and expenditures from the 2008/2009 fiscal budget year.
Sales tax is projected to decrease the 2009/2010 fiscal year. >>>Click on headline for full report.
Jun 30, 2009
Local News
Soil erosion may have caused pipeline break
Soil erosion from a creek bank has been listed as the preliminary cause of the May 20 rupture of a natural gas pipeline owned by the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co.
The resulting blaze illuminated the nighttime sky for miles around southeastern Howard County beginning around 9 o’clock that evening, causing a massive emergency response and the evacuation of several rural families in a 4 square mile area.
Panhandle Eastern spokesman John Barnett of Houston, Tex., told the Fayette Advertiser Monday that a report covering the company’s initial investigation has been sent to the U.S Department of Transportation.
The 24-inch main ran under a creek and Barnett said that Panhandle investigators believe that dirt from the creek bank created stress on the 69-year-old pipe, causing a nearby coupling to separate. What ignited the natural gas is not known.
The pipeline is normally about three feet underground.
Barnett said the company continues to pursue the investigation. He noted that because of the information gleaned, Panhandle Eastern will survey other similar creek crossings where a steep bank is involved. >>>Click on headline for full report.
Jun 30, 2009
Local News
Completion of Glasgow bridge set for September
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced an estimated mid-September completion date of the Missouri River Bridge at Glasgow. MoDOT also guarantees the ferry service will continue operation until the bridge is open to traffic; and the service will be free of charge to all motorists beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4.
The bridge was closed to traffic on Aug. 4, 2008, for partial reconstruction, and was scheduled to reopen approximately one year after the closure. The $14.8 million contract included monetary incentives if the bridge opened in less than 365 days, and penalties if the project extended past the Aug. 3, 2009, completion date.
This spring, frequent rains and high water levels in the Missouri River have delayed the erection of the steel girders across the river, causing the loss of critical working days. >>> Click on headline for full report.
Jun 30, 2009
Local News
Good news for Fayette pet owners
THE FAYETTE-BASED PAWS organization (Pet Adoption and Welfare Service) has received $1,000 from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Presenting a mock check here to PAWS is DOA director Dr. Jon Hagler. Accepting for PAWS are officers Carol Leech and Jill Chandler. The presentation ceremony came June 26 in Missouri Department of Agriculture Building in Jefferson City.
The grant is to be used for spaying and neutering of pets owned by families whose incomes make it difficult to afford the surgery. The funding comes from the sale of “pet friendly” license plates (left). Such license plates may be purchased for $25 at the Fayette License Bureau in the Commercial Trust building.
Jun 30, 2009
Local News
Award honors Fayette resident
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| Kelley Marchbanks |
The Columbia-based Women’s Net-
work has presented Kelley Rohlfing Marchbanks of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine with the its second “Athena” Young Professional Award.
The recognition came at an awards banquet held Thursday at the University Club in Columbia.
Marchbanks was selected by a committee comprised of past Athena recipients, and Chamber of Commerce executives based on nomination forms submitted by their peers.
Athena and AYP Award recipients must demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community, and actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential.>>>Click on headline for full report.
Jun 30, 2009
Local News
Fireworks regulations
Fayette fireworks ordinance
Fayette residents may discharge fireworks and sprinklers from now until 10 p.m. Saturday (July 4).
Firecrackers and bottle rockets are not permissible at any time.
Fayette Chief of Police Bryan Kunze emphasizes safety and respect for others. “If it [discharge of fireworks] bothers someone else, the police will get involved.”
No fireworks of any kind may be discharged in the City Park on July 4.
NF fireworks ordinance
New Franklin residents are reminded of the city’s fireworks ordinance. The discharge of fireworks within the limits of the city is generally prohibited, with an exception made for Saturday (July 4).
On Saturday, fireworks may be discharged on private property and in the city park but not in the downtown business district.
Jun 30, 2009
Local News
Bill Kountz elected to head board of CMU Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art
The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art at Central Methodist University has selected its board of directors for the 2009-10 academic year.
Officers are: William (Bill) Kountz of Fayette, president; Dr. Henry Graham of Fayette, VP; and Stephanie Lewis of Glasgow, secretary-treasurer. >>> Click on headline for full report.
Jun 30, 2009
Calendars & Events
Noted in brief
• FAYETTE’S F• THE OUTREACH LIBRARIAN will be available today (Wednesday) from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the New Franklin City Hall.
• THE 25TH ANNUAL KENNETH EARL MEMORIAL DRAFT HORSE PULL will happen Friday beginning at 8 p.m. at the Howard County Fairgrounds.UN AND FABULOUS 4TH will take place Saturday in the City Park. Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Activities will be offered all day with fireworks to follow at dark. Vendors who would like to reserve space should e-mail fayette4july@gmail.com or call Ann Schnell at 248-3291. Sandlot Volleyball will begin at 10 a.m.
• A TEA PARTY will be hosted at the Independence Day celebration in the Fayette City Park from 2 to 4 p.m. National fiscal issues will be discussed.
• FREE FERRY SERVICE will be provided Saturday and Sunday on the Missouri River at Glasgow.
• THE BOONESBORO OLD TIME FIDD>>> Click on headline for full listings
Jun 30, 2009
Obituaries
Janice Ivy
Janice Ivy
1947-2009
Franklin resident Janice M. Ivy died Saturday (June 27, 2009) at Golden Living Center in Glasgow. She was 62.
Jun 30, 2009
Obituaries
James Patrick
James Patrick
1920-2009
James C. Patrick of Decatur, Ill., died April 30, 2009.
Jun 30, 2009
Obituaries
Brooksie Lena Mae Wyatt
Brooksie Lena Mae Wyatt
1909-2009
Brooksie Wyatt of Fayette died Friday (June 26, 2009) at the Fayette Caring Center. She was 99.
Jun 30, 2009
Local Sports
Fayette wraps up Jr. Babe Ruth season with sweep
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| Fayette pitcher Vince Hilderbrand slides under the tag at third base as the ball got by New Franklin third baseman Dalton Welbern in the third inning on Friday at Estes Field. |
By Greg Jackson
Sports Editor
For the Fayette Falcons, it would be nearly impossible to win the Quad Cities regular season baseball title in Jr. Babe Ruth league play. But it’s not necessarily impossible.
Here’s the scenario the Falcons faced entering their last two games of the season:
• They needed to win both games of a doubleheader on Friday to even stay alive in the race. One loss and Glasgow clinched.
• They needed New Franklin to sweep a doubleheader against Glasgow on Tuesday.
All of this, just to clinch a tie for first place.
The Falcons checked the first goal off the list, sweeping the doubleheader at Estes Field in Fayette, first winning 14-4 over New Franklin and then 12-2 over Glasgow. With the two victories, Fayette finished the regular season with a 6-4 record.
Now Fayette has to play the waiting game, hoping that New Franklin can play the role of spoiler against Glasgow on Tuesday. Unfortunately, results from that doubleheader were not available at press time.
Jun 30, 2009
Local Sports
FHS football continues to show improvement at Centralia Tournament
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| Fayette quarterback Dalton LeNoir looks downfield for an open player during the Central Methodist University football camp on June 12. |
It was the same scenario for the FHS Falcons football team heading into Saturday’s 7-on-7 Centralia Tournament.
After being the smallest school taking part in the Central Methodist University camp a couple weeks earlier, the Falcons were again one of the smaller schools taking part in this tournament.
And to tell the truth, that didn’t bother Fayette coach Billy Huthman in the least, as his team continues to prepare for the fall 2009 season.
“It’s the first time we’ve done the 7-on-7 camp,” Huthman said. “We had people in positions that they shouldn’t have been in. Being here and going against different teams, it was just a tough scheme to find success. We see everybody just challenging themselves.”
The Falcons played in five games at the tournament, where Huthman used a quarterback, a center, a tailback and four wide receivers as his seven players on offense.
The record didn’t quite compare to that at the CMU camp. The Falcons were able to defeat South Callaway and tie Macon, but they suffered losses to Bowling Green, Moberly and Class 6 Hickman.
Jun 30, 2009
Local Sports
New Franklin Girls’ Little League Results
For full results from games on June 25, please click the headline.
Jun 30, 2009
Local Sports
New Franklin Instructional League Results
To see full results from games on June 27, please click the headline.
Jun 30, 2009
Calendars & Events
Post office holiday hours
• THE FAYETTE POST OFFICE will close at noon Friday for the Independence Day holiday, but mail will be delivered as usual that day. The final pick-up at the post office that day will be 12 noon. There will be no service Saturday. Regular mail service resumes Monday, July 6.
Jun 26, 2009
Calendars & Events
Combined issue of newspapers planned for July 4th week
Because the Independence Day holiday (July 4) falls on a Saturday this year, there will be NO Democrat-Leader printed for that weekend (July 4). Material normally intended for next Saturday’s issue will be included with the next Fayette Advertiser which will be dated as usual for July 1. Advertisers and others wishing to promote July 4 weekend events should remember to submit information no later than this Monday.
Jun 26, 2009
Local News
Students end summer school with a splash
FAYETTE DALY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS celebrated the
last day of summer school Friday at the Fayette City Pool. About 380 students participated in the summer school program which arranged for unique experiences each day, including “flip-flop day,” “cotton candy day,” and, on the last day, “water day.” Free swimming will be offered at the pool on the Fourth of July during regular hours: noon to 8 p.m.
More pictures may be seen in the June 27 Democrat-Leader.
Jun 26, 2009
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