Friday, September 30, 2011
New website
Keep checking in as the website is moving. We are keeping the same address www.eldoradospringsmo.com.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Ambulance Board to meet
The Cedar County Ambulance District will hold a special board meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at the court house in Stockton. The only item on the agenda will be approval of the ambulance contract for 2012. This is an open meeting.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Ambulance Board enforces rules of conduct
The Monday, Sept. 19, meeting of the Cedar County Ambulance Board in El Dorado Springs drew the anticipated large crowd which filled the El Dorado Springs Civic Center to standing room only. Many of the people present wore red indicating they were first responders while several wore their St. John’s Ambulance Service uniforms.
Before the meeting started, some 23 citizens lined up to sign the sheet to speak at the meeting. The sheet asked for their name, address, EMS affiliation and topic on which they wished to address the board.
At the beginning of the meeting, Chairman Leroy Sousley made an announcement: “We have accepted the proposal from CMH in Bolivar and we are just waiting to sign the contract with them. So we are not going to discuss that tonight. It’s done. So, there is no use having all kinds of arguments about it when it’s already finished.”
A voice from the audience said, “What do you think we are here to discuss?”
The chairman said, “You have to be recognized before you go to talking because we are not going to have all kinds of disturbances and screaming and fighting.”
El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck and Sgt. Brian Mohler were present to enforce the peace.
All board members were present: Don Fugate, Greg Reynolds, Robert Matney, Natalie Scrivner, Sue Rice and Leroy Sousley – presiding.
Sue Rice, chairman of the bid committee, gave her report from the executive session saying that the board accepted the proposal from Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar and that the attorneys are working on the contract. She handed out copies of the proposals from St. John’s, Citizen’s Memorial and Eagle Air Transport. (Editor’s note:
If you want a copy of the proposals, contact the Sun office at 876-3841 or at sunnews@socket.net and we will forward your request.)
A lady at the front of the audience received a cell phone call and began a conversation. Chief Schiereck escorted her out of the meeting room.
Bob Patterson, EMS director for St. John’s – Springfield, gave the monthly report on ambulance runs. He said that a technology upgrade has been completed at the El Dorado Springs Police Department to give a location on mobile callers.
Patterson said the invoice has been issued for the remount on the ambulance box. He said, “We will park it where you want so you can give it to the new vendor.” He said that made more sense than going to the expense of installing signage when the ambulances would have to be re-marked at the first of the year.
Patterson gave a statement thanking Cedar County for allowing St. John’s to serve here 25 years. He said St. John’s would work with CMH to make the transfer a smooth one. He said St. John’s had offered and most employees had accepted a change in employment.
Patterson encouraged CMH to make its offer to hire St. John’s employees more definite.
In the financial report, Bookkeeper Junie Yockley said the district is about $138,000 ahead of where it was at this time last year.
The board approved the payment of bills as presented, including utility bills.
The board voted to move $65,000 from checking to the interest bearing money market account.
In unfinished business, the board took up opening bids for the bookkeeping service. While the chairman was opening the envelopes, a woman in the audience made a comment about what would happen if Sousley cut himself. There was a general outburst from many in the crowd which did not appear to be friendly toward the ambulance board.
Chief Schiereck made his way to the center of the audience where the woman was sitting and spoke with her. She appeared to agree to his request and said, “I will.” There were no more outbursts.
After the bids were opened and all board members had a chance to look at them, Robert
Matney said, “I motion to accept Ms. Yockley’s bid,” She had bid $500 a month and asked for a five year contract. The Board would have to pay for her bond.
The motion died for lack of a second.
The chairman said, “We only have one bid like we put in the proposal.”
On a motion by Reynolds, second by Rice, the board voted to accept the bid from Integrity Tax and Accounting, a bonded CPA firm, for $400 per month. The vote was five in favor with Matney voting no.
On a motion by Rice, second by Reynolds, the board voted to extend Ms. Yockley’s contract for 30 days at $500, her normal pay, to help with the transition. That vote was unanimous yes.
The board took up consideration of appointing a Custodian of Records as required by RSMO 610. On a motion by Rice, second by Scrivner, the board voted to specify that the board secretary be the Custodian of Records. The vote was five in favor with Matney voting no.
Matney said, “Where are the records now?”
The board tabled an item on policy manual update because Scrivner said it was not ready.
On the budget update item, Rice said she and Natalie should have the budget ready by the next meeting. Rice said they are using the old records in the budget work. The board tabled the computer update because the new bookkeeping service will provide their own computer.
Under new business, the board took up consideration of extending the contract for a year with Attorney Frank Foster for $750. On a motion by Matney, second by Scrivner, the vote passed unanimously.
On updating furniture and fixtures at both barns, Sousley said that three recliners are breaking down. He said he is waiting on a quote.
On a motion by Rice, second by Matney, the board voted unanimously to purchase two fire-proof locking file cabinets and then on another motion to go ahead and get them.
Under Robert’s Rules of Order, Rice read the section on informal meetings (as reported earlier in the Sun) that a small board can operate differently than a large group.
She reported that contrary to what John Wilson did repeatedly at the last meeting (without mentioning him by name) the audience is not allowed to call for a point of order, only a member of the board.
On the privilege of addressing the board, Rice reported that members of the public have the right to attend the open portion of a meeting but do no have the right to speak unless the board grants it.
The board voted to table a bylaw revison draft until the next meeting.
The next item on the agenda was John Wilson’s complaint to the Attorney General alleging an Open Meeting Law violation by failure to post a notice.
Rice reported that the complaint was filed Sept. 1 and received by the board Sept. 9.
She said the board’s reply was faxed and mailed Sept. 13. The board is waiting for the reply from the Attorney General’s office.
In the public forum, the chairman looked over the list of those who signed up to talk.
When ask about the sign in list, Rice said that many of the people who signed up to speak did not give a topic or wanted to talk about the ambulance contract.
When Mary Norvel was recognized, she immediately started talking about the contract wanting to know if the three reasons given in the El Dorado Springs Sun article were all the reasons. The chairman soon cut her off.
Robert Groves was recognized next and went directly to the contract. His time was concluded.
Cheri Allison asked about the call routing system. The chairman asked if she was talking about dispatching. He told her the calls would go to the Cedar County
Sheriff’s office as they do initially now. Under St. John’s service, the sheriff’s office forwards the calls to St. John’s emergency medical dispatch. Under CMH, the sheriff’s office will dispatch the call. This is pending an agreement between CMH and Cedar County for that service.
John Wilson had signed the list to discuss “Old and New Business,” so Chairman Sousley gave him permission to speak. The first thing Wilson said was that Sousley should have made the short announcement because it was not on the agenda.
Sousley said, “That’s enough of that, too. You’re out of order.”
Matney said, “You just gave him the right to speak.”
Sousley said, “You don’t correct the board.”
Wilson said, “Are my five minutes up. I didn’t think so. The other thing, the missing records, in the Sunshine Law it states all public records, even your own by-laws, are to be at the El Dorado Springs office. We do have photographs and they are being investigated right now as being missing. Can you tell me where those records are?”
The chairman said, “The records are not missing.”
Wilson said, “Then where did they go?”
Rice said, “The records are under lock and key right now.”
Wilson said, “At the El Dorado station?”
Rice said, ‘No, because there is no way to lock them up at the El Dorado Station.”
Wilson said, “What about the safe that is there?”
Rice said, “The safe has the combination written on the front of it. It is not safe.”
Wilson said, “Is it in a room with the door locked?”
Rice said, “No, there is no door on it. John, I’m not going to argue with you.”
Wilson said, “I’ve got to move on because I’ve only got five minutes.”
Rice said, “No, you don’t.”
Wilson said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were the chairman.”
Chairman Sousley said, “That’s alright. You are out of order and that’s the last we are going to hear you talk.”
Wilson said, “I didn’t hear the buzzer ring.”
The chairman said, “Well, you don’t have to hear the buzzer ring. You heard me tell you.”
Sousley said, “You are supposed to abide by these rules. (Reading from Rules of Conduct) 12. If the speaker violates these rules of conduct, they may be ruled out of order and suspend any remaining time left. If a speaker continues to speak or speaks without being recognized, the speaker will be asked to leave the meeting.“
Wilson said, “So are you asking me to leave?
The chairman said, “Yes, I’m asking you to leave.”
The audience applauded Wilson.
Wilson asked if he was going to leave in handcuffs looking toward the police chief who was further back in the meeting room. Sousley said, “Well, you can if you want to. That’s your decision.” Wilson was escorted out of the room to more applause.
Matney said, “I’d like to make a statement before this meeting is adjourned. I still cannot understand why you people went with another ambulance service as good as St. John’s has been to us for years and years.”
Due to the rapidly deteriorating order in the room, the board made and passed a motion to adjourn the meeting over Matney’s objections.
Sousley said later he wants to thank the City of El Dorado Springs and City Manager Bruce Rogers for permitting them to use the Civic Center for the meeting.
Before the meeting started, some 23 citizens lined up to sign the sheet to speak at the meeting. The sheet asked for their name, address, EMS affiliation and topic on which they wished to address the board.
At the beginning of the meeting, Chairman Leroy Sousley made an announcement: “We have accepted the proposal from CMH in Bolivar and we are just waiting to sign the contract with them. So we are not going to discuss that tonight. It’s done. So, there is no use having all kinds of arguments about it when it’s already finished.”
A voice from the audience said, “What do you think we are here to discuss?”
The chairman said, “You have to be recognized before you go to talking because we are not going to have all kinds of disturbances and screaming and fighting.”
El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck and Sgt. Brian Mohler were present to enforce the peace.
All board members were present: Don Fugate, Greg Reynolds, Robert Matney, Natalie Scrivner, Sue Rice and Leroy Sousley – presiding.
Sue Rice, chairman of the bid committee, gave her report from the executive session saying that the board accepted the proposal from Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar and that the attorneys are working on the contract. She handed out copies of the proposals from St. John’s, Citizen’s Memorial and Eagle Air Transport. (Editor’s note:
If you want a copy of the proposals, contact the Sun office at 876-3841 or at sunnews@socket.net and we will forward your request.)
A lady at the front of the audience received a cell phone call and began a conversation. Chief Schiereck escorted her out of the meeting room.
Bob Patterson, EMS director for St. John’s – Springfield, gave the monthly report on ambulance runs. He said that a technology upgrade has been completed at the El Dorado Springs Police Department to give a location on mobile callers.
Patterson said the invoice has been issued for the remount on the ambulance box. He said, “We will park it where you want so you can give it to the new vendor.” He said that made more sense than going to the expense of installing signage when the ambulances would have to be re-marked at the first of the year.
Patterson gave a statement thanking Cedar County for allowing St. John’s to serve here 25 years. He said St. John’s would work with CMH to make the transfer a smooth one. He said St. John’s had offered and most employees had accepted a change in employment.
Patterson encouraged CMH to make its offer to hire St. John’s employees more definite.
In the financial report, Bookkeeper Junie Yockley said the district is about $138,000 ahead of where it was at this time last year.
The board approved the payment of bills as presented, including utility bills.
The board voted to move $65,000 from checking to the interest bearing money market account.
In unfinished business, the board took up opening bids for the bookkeeping service. While the chairman was opening the envelopes, a woman in the audience made a comment about what would happen if Sousley cut himself. There was a general outburst from many in the crowd which did not appear to be friendly toward the ambulance board.
Chief Schiereck made his way to the center of the audience where the woman was sitting and spoke with her. She appeared to agree to his request and said, “I will.” There were no more outbursts.
After the bids were opened and all board members had a chance to look at them, Robert
Matney said, “I motion to accept Ms. Yockley’s bid,” She had bid $500 a month and asked for a five year contract. The Board would have to pay for her bond.
The motion died for lack of a second.
The chairman said, “We only have one bid like we put in the proposal.”
On a motion by Reynolds, second by Rice, the board voted to accept the bid from Integrity Tax and Accounting, a bonded CPA firm, for $400 per month. The vote was five in favor with Matney voting no.
On a motion by Rice, second by Reynolds, the board voted to extend Ms. Yockley’s contract for 30 days at $500, her normal pay, to help with the transition. That vote was unanimous yes.
The board took up consideration of appointing a Custodian of Records as required by RSMO 610. On a motion by Rice, second by Scrivner, the board voted to specify that the board secretary be the Custodian of Records. The vote was five in favor with Matney voting no.
Matney said, “Where are the records now?”
The board tabled an item on policy manual update because Scrivner said it was not ready.
On the budget update item, Rice said she and Natalie should have the budget ready by the next meeting. Rice said they are using the old records in the budget work. The board tabled the computer update because the new bookkeeping service will provide their own computer.
Under new business, the board took up consideration of extending the contract for a year with Attorney Frank Foster for $750. On a motion by Matney, second by Scrivner, the vote passed unanimously.
On updating furniture and fixtures at both barns, Sousley said that three recliners are breaking down. He said he is waiting on a quote.
On a motion by Rice, second by Matney, the board voted unanimously to purchase two fire-proof locking file cabinets and then on another motion to go ahead and get them.
Under Robert’s Rules of Order, Rice read the section on informal meetings (as reported earlier in the Sun) that a small board can operate differently than a large group.
She reported that contrary to what John Wilson did repeatedly at the last meeting (without mentioning him by name) the audience is not allowed to call for a point of order, only a member of the board.
On the privilege of addressing the board, Rice reported that members of the public have the right to attend the open portion of a meeting but do no have the right to speak unless the board grants it.
The board voted to table a bylaw revison draft until the next meeting.
The next item on the agenda was John Wilson’s complaint to the Attorney General alleging an Open Meeting Law violation by failure to post a notice.
Rice reported that the complaint was filed Sept. 1 and received by the board Sept. 9.
She said the board’s reply was faxed and mailed Sept. 13. The board is waiting for the reply from the Attorney General’s office.
In the public forum, the chairman looked over the list of those who signed up to talk.
When ask about the sign in list, Rice said that many of the people who signed up to speak did not give a topic or wanted to talk about the ambulance contract.
When Mary Norvel was recognized, she immediately started talking about the contract wanting to know if the three reasons given in the El Dorado Springs Sun article were all the reasons. The chairman soon cut her off.
Robert Groves was recognized next and went directly to the contract. His time was concluded.
Cheri Allison asked about the call routing system. The chairman asked if she was talking about dispatching. He told her the calls would go to the Cedar County
Sheriff’s office as they do initially now. Under St. John’s service, the sheriff’s office forwards the calls to St. John’s emergency medical dispatch. Under CMH, the sheriff’s office will dispatch the call. This is pending an agreement between CMH and Cedar County for that service.
John Wilson had signed the list to discuss “Old and New Business,” so Chairman Sousley gave him permission to speak. The first thing Wilson said was that Sousley should have made the short announcement because it was not on the agenda.
Sousley said, “That’s enough of that, too. You’re out of order.”
Matney said, “You just gave him the right to speak.”
Sousley said, “You don’t correct the board.”
Wilson said, “Are my five minutes up. I didn’t think so. The other thing, the missing records, in the Sunshine Law it states all public records, even your own by-laws, are to be at the El Dorado Springs office. We do have photographs and they are being investigated right now as being missing. Can you tell me where those records are?”
The chairman said, “The records are not missing.”
Wilson said, “Then where did they go?”
Rice said, “The records are under lock and key right now.”
Wilson said, “At the El Dorado station?”
Rice said, ‘No, because there is no way to lock them up at the El Dorado Station.”
Wilson said, “What about the safe that is there?”
Rice said, “The safe has the combination written on the front of it. It is not safe.”
Wilson said, “Is it in a room with the door locked?”
Rice said, “No, there is no door on it. John, I’m not going to argue with you.”
Wilson said, “I’ve got to move on because I’ve only got five minutes.”
Rice said, “No, you don’t.”
Wilson said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were the chairman.”
Chairman Sousley said, “That’s alright. You are out of order and that’s the last we are going to hear you talk.”
Wilson said, “I didn’t hear the buzzer ring.”
The chairman said, “Well, you don’t have to hear the buzzer ring. You heard me tell you.”
Sousley said, “You are supposed to abide by these rules. (Reading from Rules of Conduct) 12. If the speaker violates these rules of conduct, they may be ruled out of order and suspend any remaining time left. If a speaker continues to speak or speaks without being recognized, the speaker will be asked to leave the meeting.“
Wilson said, “So are you asking me to leave?
The chairman said, “Yes, I’m asking you to leave.”
The audience applauded Wilson.
Wilson asked if he was going to leave in handcuffs looking toward the police chief who was further back in the meeting room. Sousley said, “Well, you can if you want to. That’s your decision.” Wilson was escorted out of the room to more applause.
Matney said, “I’d like to make a statement before this meeting is adjourned. I still cannot understand why you people went with another ambulance service as good as St. John’s has been to us for years and years.”
Due to the rapidly deteriorating order in the room, the board made and passed a motion to adjourn the meeting over Matney’s objections.
Sousley said later he wants to thank the City of El Dorado Springs and City Manager Bruce Rogers for permitting them to use the Civic Center for the meeting.
Quite a birthday present
AND THE WINNER IS - Lion Jim Olsen presented the keys of the 2012 Ford Fiesta S Sedan to the winner of the El Dorado Springs Lions Club drawing, Emily White, the 18 year daughter of Rod and Teah White of El Dorado Springs. Lion Charles Winfiel, president of the El Dorado Springs Lions Club, sold the winning ticket to her boyfriend, Daniel Wosoba. She had been shopping Saturday for her birthday, which was Sunday. This will probably be a birthday Emily will never forget.
Phone scam tells victim he has won money
On Sept. 2 officers received information of phone scams that are hitting the area.
According to information received the caller(s) is identifying himself/herself (themselves) as an official of Global International or a subsidiary company. The caller advises the victim that he/she has won a substantial amount of money. The caller advises that upon the victim sending him/her $1,200 for security of the winnings the victim will in turn receive the funds on a special meeting setup locally.
The caller then requests payment by a “Western Union” check and provides a location to send the check. This is a scam. Please don’t fall for this type of scam.
Remember please keep your personal information personal. Don’t give it out to strangers over the phone, internet or email. Don’t communicate with these individuals in any manner. Just ignore all communications with them. If you have questions or think you may be a victim of any scam, notify your local law enforcement agency immediately.
Jarrod D. Schiereck
Chief of Police
According to information received the caller(s) is identifying himself/herself (themselves) as an official of Global International or a subsidiary company. The caller advises the victim that he/she has won a substantial amount of money. The caller advises that upon the victim sending him/her $1,200 for security of the winnings the victim will in turn receive the funds on a special meeting setup locally.
The caller then requests payment by a “Western Union” check and provides a location to send the check. This is a scam. Please don’t fall for this type of scam.
Remember please keep your personal information personal. Don’t give it out to strangers over the phone, internet or email. Don’t communicate with these individuals in any manner. Just ignore all communications with them. If you have questions or think you may be a victim of any scam, notify your local law enforcement agency immediately.
Jarrod D. Schiereck
Chief of Police
MISS BLACK WALNUT CANDIDATE
Krystin Davis, a senior at the R-II High School, will represent El Dorado Springs and the Bulldogs during the 51st Annual Black Walnut Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Stockton. Her vicious looking friend will not attend the pageant.
Big doin’s in downtown ElDo Saturday, Oct. 15
October 15 will be so busy, the best way to get the message across is with a list.
7 a.m. - The Preserve Our Past Society begins the day with biscuits and gravy in the Wayside Museum dinning room. Tickets are $5 at the door.
7 a.m. – The last day for the Downtown Farmers’ Market, just west of the Museum.
8 a.m. – The 43rd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair in the Old Community Building. Admission is free.
8 a.m. – Clintonville Masonic Lodge Child ID program in the new Civic Center. There is no charge for this service.
9 a.m. – Cookers set-up for the 7th Annual SCRG Chili-Cook-off.
11:30 a.m. – Public tasting begins at the Chili Cook- off. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets are available at the El Dorado Springs Sun office or from any SCRG member.
2 p.m. – First performance of the Lions Club sponsored Kelly-Miller Circus on Hwy. 54 between Fugate Motors and Summer Fresh. Advance tickets are $10 for ages 12 and up, $ 6 for 2 and up and under 2 free and are available from any Lions Club member,
Allison’s Convenience store, Evan’s Healthmart Drug, H&R Block, American Family Insurance, Fugate Motors, Vernal Henry Storage, United Country Tri-County Realty,
Summer Fresh Supermarket and Woods Supermarket.
5:30 p.m. – Second performance of the Kelly-Miller Circus.
7 a.m. - The Preserve Our Past Society begins the day with biscuits and gravy in the Wayside Museum dinning room. Tickets are $5 at the door.
7 a.m. – The last day for the Downtown Farmers’ Market, just west of the Museum.
8 a.m. – The 43rd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair in the Old Community Building. Admission is free.
8 a.m. – Clintonville Masonic Lodge Child ID program in the new Civic Center. There is no charge for this service.
9 a.m. – Cookers set-up for the 7th Annual SCRG Chili-Cook-off.
11:30 a.m. – Public tasting begins at the Chili Cook- off. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets are available at the El Dorado Springs Sun office or from any SCRG member.
2 p.m. – First performance of the Lions Club sponsored Kelly-Miller Circus on Hwy. 54 between Fugate Motors and Summer Fresh. Advance tickets are $10 for ages 12 and up, $ 6 for 2 and up and under 2 free and are available from any Lions Club member,
Allison’s Convenience store, Evan’s Healthmart Drug, H&R Block, American Family Insurance, Fugate Motors, Vernal Henry Storage, United Country Tri-County Realty,
Summer Fresh Supermarket and Woods Supermarket.
5:30 p.m. – Second performance of the Kelly-Miller Circus.
Blood Drive next Wednesday at ElDo High School
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for ALL O
BLOOD TYPES. There is less than a two-day supply of this type of blood on hospital shelves. Your donation is needed to help replenish the supply. It takes over 275 donations every day to meet the needs of the 37 area hospitals that use CBCO products.
CBCO will hold a drive at the following location next week: El Dorado Springs High School, 901 S. Grand Street, El Dorado Springs, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.
CBCO needs your help to meet the growing need for blood in the Ozarks. Eligibility requirements include weighing at least 110 pounds, being in general good health and present required ID.
A single blood donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information about this blood drive, check out our website at www.cbco.org or call 1-800-280-5337.
BLOOD TYPES. There is less than a two-day supply of this type of blood on hospital shelves. Your donation is needed to help replenish the supply. It takes over 275 donations every day to meet the needs of the 37 area hospitals that use CBCO products.
CBCO will hold a drive at the following location next week: El Dorado Springs High School, 901 S. Grand Street, El Dorado Springs, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.
CBCO needs your help to meet the growing need for blood in the Ozarks. Eligibility requirements include weighing at least 110 pounds, being in general good health and present required ID.
A single blood donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information about this blood drive, check out our website at www.cbco.org or call 1-800-280-5337.
Pig out at Fair Haven hog roast
Fair Haven Park will feature an AYCE hog roast from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23.
The price for adults is a $5 donation, $2 for children four – 12 with kids under four admitted free.
All donations will be used for upkeep of Fair Haven Park, which is located eight miles northeast of Walker on Hwy. C, or southwest of Schell City or just a hop, skip and a jump northwest of Harwood.
The price for adults is a $5 donation, $2 for children four – 12 with kids under four admitted free.
All donations will be used for upkeep of Fair Haven Park, which is located eight miles northeast of Walker on Hwy. C, or southwest of Schell City or just a hop, skip and a jump northwest of Harwood.
Spooktacular taking (ghostly) shape
The 3rd annual SCRG Spooktacular is planned for Saturday, Oct. 29, in the Park.
Ghosts and goblins are invited to trick or treat courtesy of local merchants and, if very, very brave, venture into the National Honor Society sponsored Haunted House in the Old Community Building. There will be a costume contest, a booth-decorating contest and a pumpkin-carving contest.
The FCCLA will have activities and babysitting upstairs for the younger kids.
Ghosts and goblins are invited to trick or treat courtesy of local merchants and, if very, very brave, venture into the National Honor Society sponsored Haunted House in the Old Community Building. There will be a costume contest, a booth-decorating contest and a pumpkin-carving contest.
The FCCLA will have activities and babysitting upstairs for the younger kids.
Come to St. Clair County Picnic Saturday
Come join us on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the St. Clair County Historical Society Museum for a day of remembering the Burning of Osceola by Jim Lane 150 years ago this month.
The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with Museum tours followed at noon by a pot-luck picnic lunch outside. There should be music in the afternoon with In One Accord and possibly Bear Creek Bluegrass if the weather permits.
This was a black episode in the history of our community but we need to remember the lives given in defense of the town that day. Be sure to make plans to be with us. For more information, call 644-2913 or 876-7913.
The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with Museum tours followed at noon by a pot-luck picnic lunch outside. There should be music in the afternoon with In One Accord and possibly Bear Creek Bluegrass if the weather permits.
This was a black episode in the history of our community but we need to remember the lives given in defense of the town that day. Be sure to make plans to be with us. For more information, call 644-2913 or 876-7913.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)