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People & Living
Food pantry updates
Written on May 30, 2023
Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry update The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: beef and chicken broth (14.5 oz. cans), Jello and instant puddings (small boxes), tomatoes Continue Reading »
Rock Port Community VBS
Written on May 30, 2023
The Rock Port Community Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at First Christian Church. (The church is located Continue Reading »
School days gone by
Written on May 30, 2023
The Waits School opened sometime around 1860. The school closed in 1919 when it consolidated into the Irish Grove District, which in turn consolidated into the Fairfax R-III District. By Continue Reading »
Chats
Written on May 30, 2023
The first Rock Port Farmers Market will be held this Saturday, June 3. Vendors will set up from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon inside and outside the Atchison County Memorial Continue Reading »
Rock Port 4th of July Celebration
Written on May 30, 2023
The Rock Port Chamber’s annual fireworks show will be on Monday, July 3, this year. Expenses associated with this annual event have gone up, and the Chamber is asking for Continue Reading »
Letter to the Editor
Written on May 30, 2023
To the RPHS Alum Planning Committee: On behalf of the RPHS Class of 1953 (70 years!), although only two of us were present, I would like to express our thanks Continue Reading »
Formerly Forum
Written on May 30, 2023
June 4, 1948 • Fairfax folks bought 700 poppies Saturday from members of the American Legion Auxiliary, who report the sale was one of the best they have ever had. Continue Reading »
Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail
Written on May 30, 2023
June 4, 1948 • The Klump brothers have sold their Klump Grocery store, which has been in operation for 45 years, to Miles R. James and son, Thomas A. James, Continue Reading »
Movie in the park to benefit Rock Port pool
Written on May 30, 2023
Paris Repair is sponsoring a movie in the park Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17. “Moana” will be shown at the Rock Port City Park starting at sunset. Free Continue Reading »
Get hooked on fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 10 – 11
Written on May 30, 2023
Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 10 and 11. Continue Reading »
Small changes equal better health
Written on May 30, 2023
Submitted by Jeanette Barcus, Certified Natural Health Consultant Habits surrounding our health can be making us feel sick, tired and old. The good news is, we can make small changes Continue Reading »
“All Together Now” at the Atchison County Library Summer Reading Program
Written on May 30, 2023
The Atchison County Library will provide its annual Summer Reading Program for area youngsters. Programs will take place Tuesday and Thursdays, June 13 through June 29, at each library branch. Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
