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Mound City Published & Printed in Mound City, Missouri Vol. 132, No. 10 75¢ NEWS www.moundcitynews.com Thursday • September 15 • 201 1 Support the McRae Community Building Oregon teen loses life in 2011 Holt County Autumn Festival project by purchasing one-vehicle accident Pages 8-9 for more pictures engraved pavers Fatal injuries were sustained County Coroner, Ron Crouse. The McRae Community in a one-vehicle accident at 3:00 The driver was not wearing his Building in Mound City, a.m. on Sunday, September 11, seat belt. MO, has been provided 2011, on I-29, 12 miles north of The accident was investigated with a unique opportunity St. Joseph, MO. A 2006 Chevro- by Corporal J. E. Christensen of to offer engraved bricks to let Impala, driven by Kodi M. the Missouri State Highway Pa- individuals, families, clubs Parsley, 17, of Oregon, MO, was trol with assistance from Cpl. and businesses. These southbound on I-29. The vehicle S. D. Black, Trp. J. L. Vernon, bricks will be used to cre- traveled off the west side of the Andrew County Sheriff’s De- ate a beautiful walkway roadway, struck an embank- partment, Andrew County Am- ment, overturned several times bulance, Savannah Police De- under the new, profession- ejecting the driver. The vehicle partment, Country Club Police ally designed entrance do- came to rest on its top off the Department and the Andrew nated by the McRae Fam- west side of the roadway facing County Coroner. The vehicle ily. north. was totaled and was towed from Purchasing a brick will The driver was pronounced the scene by L & M Towing of help provide the McRae dead at the scene by Andrew Savannah. Community Building with funds to continue with future capital im- “Love Thy Neighbor” to be provements and donors will have an opportunity to “make their mark” on held at the State Theater The 2011 Holt County Autumn Festival Parade Grand Marshals- Were Don the community and sup- (standing above), and wife, Judy (getting out of the jeep) Scheib of Oregon, MO. They port the local community have been lifelong residents of Oregon. They own and manage Scheib Drainage, as building. September 24 and 25 well as farm in the Oregon area. A 9-11 remembrance was observed before the 2011 For more information or parade. to purchase a brick, con- “Love Thy Neighbor”, a play the cast members’ hard work, tact Jonathan Miller at described as a “wild comedy” noting they all have jobs, but 816-596-5425. Each brick and “hilarious”, will be staged have “given up a lot of nights will be etched with the at the State Theater in Mound (for rehearsals)”. She said it will name designated by the City, MO, Saturday and Sunday, be 38 nights altogether. “They September 24-25. It is spon- have been very dedicated.” That donor. sored by Laukemper Chevrolet, sacrifice indicates their willing- the State Theater Arts Council ness “to give back to the com- and the Missouri Arts Council. munity”. Council meeting “It is funny,” said director, Jan “Everybody needs to come Seitz. “It is a play that audienc- see it,” Seitz urged. “It’s for the rescheduled for es of all ages will truly enjoy. It community.” September 20 will definitely entertain you.” Performances will be at 7 p.m. It centers around a cranky, Saturday, September 24, and at Due to the lack of a rather bizarre character, Leo- 2 p.m. Sunday, September 25. quorum, the Mound City na Crump (played by Carolyn Tickets are $8 in advance and City Council meeting Hall), and her dealings with $10 at the door. It is a season scheduled for Thursday, her new odd-ball neighbors and ticket event. Tickets are at Nod- The children raced into the streets- To pick up candy thrown during the Holt other quirky folks in her daily away Valley Bank in Mound County Autumn Festival Parade in Oregon, MO, on Saturday, September 10. A large September 8, at 5:30 p.m. life. City and at Citizens Bank in crowd gathered on the streets on the beautiful Saturday afternoon to enjoy a great has been rescheduled for “There are a few twists that Oregon. For information, or Tuesday, September 20, will delight everyone,” Seitz to have tickets held, call 660- parade. The youth enjoyed the many amusement rides and attractions during the at 5:30 p.m. predicts; and, she said, “We 442-5909 and leave a message, afternoon. have a brilliant cast... it’s going or call 816-294-4016. Season to be a great play.” ticket holders are encouraged Craig Fest fundraiser Other cast members include to pick up tickets in advance at Griffith Park stage set for 9/11 event to be held Keri Seitz, Kris Gibson, Susan the banks, or call to have tick- Miller, Cheryl Mauderly, Stan ets held for them. September 17 Seitz, Adam Johnson, Johnny The playwright is Gary Ray Remembrance Service on September 11, 2011 Come celebrate and join Miller, Jonathan Miller and Stapp, and the play is produced in for a little taste of Italy Joel Karr. by special arrangement with with a great family dinner Director Seitz commended Eldridge Publishing Co. prepared by the Craig Com- munity Committee for all community members. The Holt County town fundraiser event will be held on Saturday, September 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Craig, MO. to host Craig Fest The Italian feast will con- sist of spaghetti, tossed green The Craig Community Com- salad and French bread. An mittee has planned an excit- ice cream sundae bar will ing and pleasurable time for also be featured to help cool families, friends and neighbors off! throughout the area to enjoy. Craig Fest will be celebrated (Left) This is a free will donation Thrivent Financial for Lu- dinner. All donations will go with a theme of “The 50’s” on Saturday and Sunday, October therans Representative, toward supporting the Craig Cody Vaughn, left- Presented Fest event on October 1 and 1 and 2, at the central park area in Craig, MO. Lutheran Tri-Parish Pastor Bri- 2. There will be ‘plenty for an Lemcke, right, with a check all’ and the dinner is open to The events begin on Saturday morning with a general parade from Thrivent in the amount of everyone. Bring the family $1,000, which helped to defray and an appetite! at 10:00 a.m. with the “The 50’s” theme. All categories of floats some of the costs of the 9/11 and vehicles are welcome to A special “Lost in the 50’s” Remembrance event in Mound Volunteer workday participate. quilt has been made by Pat City on September 11. The Craig junior and senior Groves and will be auctioned off to be held at the classes are each preparing to a good cause on Sunday by 9/11 Day of Remembrance Service refuge September 17 luncheons to be enjoyed at the auctioneer, Ronnie Flint. Presbyterian Church on Satur- The Craig Community Com- On the 10th anniverary of graced the day. because they had seen the The annual fall workday day and Sunday. mittee hired Minnesota Magic 9/11, Americans all across Two new banners graced sign for the service as they at Squaw Creek National Saturday evening will be teen Midway, Inc., of Anoka, MN, to the nation remembered the the stage, and the worship came off the interstate. Wildlife Refuge near Mound night, beginning on the stage help with the celebration this acts of terrorism that cost the service began with a video Thrivent Financial for Lu- at 7:00 p.m. The committee is City will be held Saturday, year. The midway will open for United States so much. De- that took the worshipers back therans Representative, Cody still looking for 50’s rock and September 17, from 9 a.m. to rides and fun at 11:00 a.m. and spite being far removed from to the attack on the twin tow- Vaughn, was also in atten- roll bands to participate in the will continue until 10:00 p.m. 3 p.m. the area of attack on the east ers and the aftermath that en- dance. He assisted with the A variety of work projects event. Interested persons can each day. The carnival will of- coast, the pastor of the Tri- sued. The video had Michael day and passed out helium are planned and volunteers contact Charmaine at 660-623- fer several rides, as well as food Parish Lutheran Churches W. Smith singing “There She filled balloons to the kids. He are needed. Workday projects 0697. vendors. Armbands for the rides in Holt County wanted to Stands”. also brought with him a check on the refuge will include Local vendors will be offering are being sold in advance for set aside the day as a day of The tri-parish choir sang from Thrivent in the amount various facilities, grounds, crafts, food items and games for $15, which will include non-stop Craig Fest attendees. It is also riding pleasure. The armbands special remembrance. “I just “America the Beautiful”, and of $1,000, which helped to de- and trail maintenance. think it’s good for us all to re- a time of worship followed. Lunch will be provided by the a great time for visiting with can be purchased at Citizens fray some of the costs of the friends. Fun activities such as member what happened that The message centered around Squaw Creek Refuge. Volun- Bank and Trust and Nodaway event.