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Jays football opens at 50% OFF First Individual Tax Return Seneca 222 S. Crittenden, Marshfield PAGE 1B 417-859-7655 Opened Mon & Wed 9am-5pm Closed 12pm-1pm 1350 Spur Dr., Ste 240, Mfld. 417-859-7655 10% off to military and civil servants marshfieldmail.com Vol. 130, No. 24 September 1, 2021 $1.00 612520c Leaf dump closed to public New location under construction By Shelby Atkison [email protected] The Marshfield Board of Aldermen met Thursday, Aug. 26 with a few new details on what’s going on at the city. Following rampant misuse of the site, the board previously voted to close the leaf dump at Ellis O. Jackson park. New Marshfield signage marking the closure went up the following week. “We’ve had to pull guys from other Remembers jobs to help remove trash that was never meant to be dumped there in the first place,” said City Administrator Sam Rost. By Shelby Atkison “We’ve removed mattresses, televisions, [email protected] car hoods and parts… basically anything Mail photo by Shelby Atkison they can dump, they’ve dumped.” The site previously used as a leaf and debris dump for Marshfield The City of Marshfield will host its citizens is now closed to public use. According to the city, a new first ever “Marshfield Remembers” See DUMP, Page 4A dump site is under construction and will be in use later this fall. 9/11 event at Patriot Park on the 20 year anniversary of the terrorist at- tacks that shook our nation. “Our community is blessed to have so may people willing to support our effort at paying trib- Sweet supply surprise ute to the lives lost that day,” said Marshfield Mayor Natalie McNish. “The recent events in Afghanistan only strengthen my desire to pro- vide this memorial and tribute to our community for reflection and education.” Planners of the event worked with the school district to put a field of flags together, in memory of the 2,977 lives lost on that day in 2001. The field will be open for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. that Saturday. “The partnership with schools for this event gives our city a chance to pay tribute to a major event in our lives but to also educate our youth in the community as to why it’s so important.” Contributed photos Marshfield’s first-ever K9 Courage Pictured above are the school supplies which were pro- Dog Swim will take place at the event vided for students at Marshfield Junior High School for from 12-3 p.m. All participating dogs the 2021-2022 academic year. The supplies were provid- have to be up to date on shots with The organizations also expressed their appreciation ed by GraceLife Church, Faith Southern Baptist Church, proof of records. To register, reach for school staff, sending goody baskets stuffed with St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Show-Me Cowboy Church. out to Marc Baker with Marshfield sweet and salty snacks. Knights of Columbus and the Salvation Army. Parks by calling (417) 859-7660. Along with that, there will be ad- ditional educational opportunities with local elementary students to color their own rescue dog pictures. These will then be displayed and available for parents and other fam- ily members to view at the event. At 8 p.m. Rocket Reed’s Fireworks will set of three rounds of report-on- ly fireworks to display three volleys of fire at 8:00 p.m., 8:01 p.m. and 8:02 p.m. Then at 8:03 the two large pillars of lights will shine for exactly 102 minutes, in tribute to those lives and the lives lost since in America’s War on Terror. The pillars of lights will turn off at 9:45 p.m. followed by the playing of Taps. According to Mayor McNish, the lights should be visible from most areas of Marsh- field, pending tree cover. “This allows the community to come to the event if they’re able and if not, they can step outside and see the tribute from where they are,” she said. “Please join us at the park, from your car, or from your home in remembering the events of 9/11/01. The City of Marshfield gives spe- cial thanks to: The planning committee (John Layers of beauty Means, K. Whittaker, Debbie Taylor, Alan Rost, Shelby Atkison, Dr. Mike Henry, Dr. Rocky Valentine, Chel- Contributed photo sie Lawrence, Robert Williams, and Local artist Samantha Cox is back at it, painting a giant mural on the surface of a silo near the 98.8 mile marker Tammie Robison.) off I-44. Pictured above is Cox showing her progress ahead of a Monday, Aug. 30 shower, which left a rainbow behind. The piece was commissioned by CFC Fitness and Young’s Shopping Center to honor the birthplace of See 911, Page 4A Edwin Hubble. 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Smith, Bryce Tabor, Traviss Cummings and Cindy Scheffer Mail photo by Shelby Atkison Chelsey James performs ahead of country art- Community Days coming to Conway ist Sammy Kershaw earlier in 2021. James will perform live at the Marshfield Area Commu- nity Foundation’s annual fundraising event on By Shelby Atkison Saturday, Sept. 11. [email protected] The 43rd Annual Community By Shelby Atkison Days are coming to Conway on [email protected] Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11. The two-day event boasts a The Marshfield Area Community Founda- number of activities for the com- tion’s annual fundraising event – Boots, Bands & munity to enjoy while supporting BBQ is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 11. The or- local students and vendors. ganization is known for awarding grant money “Just like every year, we will to area non-profit organizations in an effort to have our Little Mister and Little enhance the quality of life in the community. Miss Community Days,” said “We’ll be giving away $25,000 back in grants Connie Frost, President of Con- to the community and we’re thankful for the way Community Days. “Each opportunity to give back,” said Foundation class at the elementary schools Contributed photo Coordinator Kasey Mathews. “We’re supporting select one boy and one girl to Votes can be cast for Little Mister and Little Miss Community Days some really good projects this year and we’re participate. Then those students by contributing to penny war jars at local businesses. Be on the look excited to see what these organizations do with are responsible for collecting out for homemade penny pails through Friday, Sept. 10. the money.” money via penny wars for vote.” The upcoming event will feature boots, The Community Days Queen best float as well which is new for dors, crafters, produce stands bands, BBQ and more… boasting a live auction, contest is also going on this year, the Community Days.” and food booths,” she said. a raffle, and a performance by local country art- in which Junior High and High Anyone who has a tractor (old “We also have a kids carnival ist, Chelsey James. The event has a slot of time School girls participate via appli- or new), a fancy car (old or new), that costs a quarter per game… allotted to recognize the Marshfield Remembers cation process and and interview. children who want to ride bikes, kids also get prizes for playing event, in which the twin lights can be seen shin- Judges for the Community Days walk their pets, pull brothers and the games.” ing from Patriot Park. The Marshfield Area Com- then selects who wears the crown sisters in a wagon, just walk, a Additional things on the munity Foundation will also be giving its annual and rides in the float. float, a goat, even a boat are invit- agenda for the festival include grant presentations to this years recipients. “We’re going to have a prayer ed to show up at the Community a traditional turtle race, a cake Tables are still available for this event and can walk at 9 a.m.