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Fiddle Contest at Santa Fe Trail Days

9/9/2018

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If you know me even slightly, you probably know that I come from a musical family, although my music teachers back in the day were skeptical because of my own lack of talent.  If someone doesn’t know me but has lived in the area long enough, I am asked if I’m from “the fiddle playing Wellses.”  Yes, that group, unless they’re in some sort of trouble then I’m most definitely not.  ;)  I absolutely love music and always need some sort of sound in the background at all times.  My high school friends hated how my burned CDs would jump from The Real Slim Shady to The Missouri Waltz with no warning at all.  I love to listen to music and dance (when no one is looking), but I wasn’t blessed with a sense of tone or rhythm, so it’s a spectator sport for me.
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This spectator sport is probably from falling asleep to fiddle music all through my childhood.  I’d hear it almost every night when I went to bed, and on weekends, I would wake up to many family members and family friends playing throughout the night.  I’m absolutely certain that my adult inability to reach a deep sleep is from numerous 2 A.M. wake up calls as a child from the Orange Blossom Special.  It really does feel like a freight train barreling into your bedroom when your father has the loudest fiddle on the planet.

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On Saturday, September 15th, at Santa Fe Trail Days in New Franklin, I finally get to show my real musical talents to Howard County, which consists of registering other fantastic fiddlers and keeping score of a contest.  Living with a musical family, I early on learned that I even had a musical talent called organization and simple mathematics. Every fiddle contest needs one of those and I’m happy to fill that spot. The fiddle contest is free to the public and has some amazing cash prizes for the fiddlers, so spread the word.  

At one time, I did play the fiddle, as the photo somewhat proves.  I played a song called pepperoni pizza at my elementary talent show and even entered a few contests alongside my father.  Many junior division contests at the time only required two songs, and I only knew two songs, but if there was a contest with a cash prize and too few entries, I’d play the following songs:  Boiled Cabbage, some waltz that I probably butchered, and Burnt Cabbage (yes, that is just a funny way to play two songs twice, but the judges always thought it was cute).  I know how hard it is to play the fiddle. It takes years of practice, skill, and talent. You should definitely come by downtown New Franklin on Saturday to hear and appreciate the years of practice these musicians have put into it.  

And the fiddle is the state symbol of Missouri.  It has a long tradition and history in Missouri life and culture.  I was once told that Howard County had more fiddle players than in the whole rest of the state, but after learning more about Howard County history, I’m assuming it was when Howard County was ⅓ of the whole state before it was whittled down to its current size.  Fiddle music has a deep history in my family and I always enjoy hearing such amazing talent.

The contest is in downtown New Franklin this Saturday.  Registration starts at 3 P.M. and the contest starts at 4 P.M.  For more information call 573-823-9207 or 660-537-5821.


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Wine Time!

7/17/2018

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The Fayette Area Community Theatre just sold out three shows of Hairspray this weekend!  Three shows sold out!  They had a great cast and crew and now they deserve a break, but nope, they’re already gearing up for the next fun FACT event.  

The 2018 FACT Wine and Spirits Walk is just around the corner - August 4th from 4-7 P.M. on the courthouse square in Fayette.  

This year’s wine walk was moved up to try something new by teaming up with the Festival of the Arts.  FACT figured they were all out anyway, enjoying the local musicians and artists, so they might as well end the day with some delicious wine and spirits.  

If you’re afraid of the hot Missouri weather, you’re in luck.  The wineries and distilleries are all hosted indoors so you can stay cool while you check them out and spend a little time getting to know the local businesses involved.

There are eight wineries and two distilleries joining FACT this year around the square:

  • Bardenheier Winery hosted by Kiss the Earth
  • Giggling Grapes Winery hosted by Endeavor Agency
  • Casa De Loco Winery hosted by Paisley BowTique and Floral Design
  • Cooper’s Oak Winery and Skullsplitter Distillery hosted by Grey Willows Arts, Antiques, & Gifts
  • Twin Meadows Winery hosted by The Law Office of Frank Robert Flaspohler
  • Top Hat Winery hosted by The Attic
  • DogMaster Distillery hosted by ATA Karate Elite of Fayette
  • Baltimore Bend Winery hosted by Exchange Bank
  • Hummingbird Winery hosted by Miknan’s Main Street Pub
  • St. James Winery hosted by Boonslick Realty

Tickets can be purchased at various locations around town and at Eventbrite, and they’re only $15, so check this link if you’d like to make sure you have a ticket:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fayette-area-community-theatre-wine-and-spirits-walk-tickets-48031552667

There are many other updates to be seen on the FACT event page too, such as vendors, entertainment, and silent auction items, so check out their event page for more details:

https://www.facebook.com/events/184645725642835/

If you have questions, would like to volunteer, or would like to donate to the wine walk, message their Facebook page or call 660-202-9258.  It will be a fun time and great event for the Fayette community. 


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Local Organizations

6/4/2018

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I have been compiling this list of local organizations for a while now, but it's far from complete.  There are many organizations that I haven't heard back from, but twice as many that I haven't even had a chance to reach out to yet.  I'll repost it once in a while as updates are made.  If you have a correction, update, or an addition you'd like to make, please email hocomedia@gmail.com.  

Take a chance to look over it and see what these amazing groups are doing for the community.  It may inspire you to join one or share it with someone new to the community.  
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American Legion Post 273 - Commander-Josh Kirby - 660-888-3486
  • The American Legion is a Veterans service organization that promotes community involvement and provides support to local veterans. Philanthropic events we currently participate in are the Boys State Program, Flag Retiring, and we provide scholarships for three different local seniors a year. We meet every second Wednesday of the month, 6pm at the Fayette Housing Authority, 302 Villers dr. - We also participate in the Memorial Day program and the Veterans Day program each year.

Association of Women for Education - https://www.facebook.com/FayetteAWE/
  • The Association of Women for Education grants a scholarship to a deserving woman pursuing a degree in an institution of higher education, donates a book to each elementary student in the local school district annually, and recognizes academic achievements of school girls by fundraising and awarding those outstanding achievements of young women.   AWE meets once a month on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.

Book Club - 660-248-3348
  • In 2008 the Fayette Book Club Celebrated its 100th Anniversary with a reception at the library and a donation to the library - plus a goal of 100+ hours of service by club members.  The Book Club continues its support of the Howard County Public Library. Several meetings a year are set aside for volunteer projects at the library. An annual Christmas gift is given to the library plus additional donations from time to time. Call for meeting times and more information.  

Boonslick Women’s Business Network - https://www.facebook.com/boonslickwomensbusinessnetwork/
  • The Boonslick Women's Business Network mission: Developing and empowering the women of Howard and Cooper counties to cultivate and grow local businesses, nonprofits and government agencies.  Only requirement to join: Must live or work in Cooper or Howard counties. Membership dues are $40 per year or $20 semi-annually payable by cash, check made out to the MoWBC or online. Generally speaking, the group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at alternating locations. ​

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​Central Mo Athletic Circuit - (573) 999-3106
  • The mission of CMAC is to promote healthy activity and opportunities through running for boys and girls ages 6-14 in Central Missouri. We want to give every youth in Central Missouri the opportunity to discover if running is their gift and passion at an early age.

Fayette Area Community Theatre (FACT) - Bridget Hussey 573-823-9304 – FB and fayetteact@gmail.com
  • Fayette Area Community Theatre is located in Fayette (Missouri). We are a volunteer-driven not-for-profit seeking to provide opportunities for theatrical excellence in mid-Missouri.

Fayette Jr. Optimists - Kelly Elliott, Sponsor - kellyjo1969@yahoo.com - 573-489-1785
  • The Jr. Optimist Club of Fayette wants to make the community a better place for the youth and therefore a better place for all.  All funds raised are used to help the local youth. They have helped Youth Basketball League, Girls Summer Softball, Optimist Youth Football, Flag Football, Food Pantry, Buddy Pack Program, and were instrumental in getting the tire playground area in the City Park.  The kids also host a carnival every year for kids from ages 3 thru 10 and Family Game Night for Daly Elementary families every year. They hold reading contests for the Daly Elementary and Clark Middle School students several times a year and give prizes to the winners.  We work concession stands for Optimist Youth Football, Summer Rec, and Youth Basketball. There are several other activities that they have also participated in. The Jr. Optimist participate in parades, have a Christmas party, and a Summer Party for fun and as a reward for their hard work to make Fayette a safe and fun place for kids to grow up.  Check out our FaceBook page "Jr. Optimist Club of Fayette." #kidshelpingkids​

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​Fayette Main Street – Rick Alexander ph. 573-864-1138
  • Fayette Main Street, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with the main purpose of developing and implementing a comprehensive historic preservation-based, economic development strategy for revitalizing downtown Fayette using the Main Street Four-Point Approach as formulated by the National Trust of Historic Preservation.​

Fayette Optimist Club - https://www.facebook.com/FayetteOptimistClub/
  • The Fayette club meets every Friday morning for breakfast at 6:30 A.M. in the Catholic Church Multipurpose building in Fayette. The itinerary is; breakfast, followed by a short meeting, with dismissal by 7 A.M.  All are welcome to come see what we are about. We always welcome new members!

FHS Jr. Optimist Club - Kelly Elliott, Sponsor - kellyjo1969@yahoo.com - 573-489-1785
  • The FHS Jr. Optimist Club of Fayette has the same mission as the Jr. Optimist Club.  They also work at concession stands and help the Optimist Club with the annual Tractor Pull.  They have had a hypnotist come for entertainment for the community and held a "Back Street Bowling" and BBQ for local kids and have held dances for middle school students.  They help the members of the Jr. Optimist Club of Fayette whenever needed. The FHS Jr. Optimist Club of Fayette is in charge of the Youth Cheerleading for the Optimist Youth Football games.  They hold car washes and work concession stands to help raise money for the equipment and uniforms needed. Check out our FaceBook page "FHS Jr. Optimist Club of Fayette".

Friends of the Howard County Library - 660-248-3348
  • The friends strive to improve and promote the library as an educational, cultural and recreational resource and as an asset to Howard County. They support the library and its staff in a variety of ways including:  Raising funds for library collections, raising funds for library programs, granting library wishes, volunteering at the library, and sponsoring an annual book sale. There are membership dues which go to purchase books for the library (and are tax deductible).  The Friends meet at the library on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. All members are welcome to attend.

Howard County Democrats - https://www.facebook.com/howardcodems/
  • The Howard County Democrat Committee organizes local stump speakings, assists local candidates, and fundraises with other local nonprofits to improve the lives of those in the community.  We believe that government can & should help people live better lives. And we know that government is only as good as the People who participate in it! The committee meets once a month. All are welcome!  ​

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Howard County Fair Board - Christine Fuhlage, 660-888-6162, Mailing address PO BOX 468, Fayette, Mo 65248
  • The Howard County Fair Board provides a county-wide activity for all ages and interests, provides a showcase for 4-H and FFA projects, and promotes agricultural entrepreneurial ship and quality of family life.  Meeting dates – first Tuesday of each month at the Ag Building at the School at 7 P.M.

Howard County Health and Wellness Council (HCHWC) - https://www.facebook.com/HCHWC65248/
  • The Howard County Health and Wellness Council is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes to promote community health and wellness of Howard County through education, collaboration with partnering organizations and agencies, and promotion of activities which enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health.  Meets once a month.

New Franklin Lions Club -  Kelly Pihana Rackley, Secretary, krackley@addisonlabs.com
  • Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. NF Lions Club provides NFHS Scholarships annually, are a Buddy Pack sponsor, and hold the Annual New Franklin Christmas Parade. Our fundraisers benefit all of the above.

PAWS: Pet Adoption and Welfare Service - 660-248-2739
  • The purpose of PAWS is to educate and promote pet health and welfare and to provide adoption services in partnership with the City of Fayette Dog Pound.

Santa Fe Trail Days Betterment -  Nikki Eaton - stephanieb69@hotmail.com
  • A new non-profit organization that will organize Santa Fe Trail Days in New Franklin, donate food (burger patties, hot dogs, buns) for the high school students to sell, donate those proceeds back to the school and offer free vending spaces for New Franklin classes to set up and work to raise money for their class.  The festival will be held September 14-15.  Contact Nikki if you'd like more information.  

South Howard County Historical Society - https://www.facebook.com/South-Howard-County-Historical-Society-210420989056798/
  • South Howard County Historical Society was started in the 1980’s as a group that promotes historic preservation, it is an information center of years gone by.  Since that time the organization has grown to include local family histories, the Santa Fe Trail, the MKT railroad, history of the area towns, veteran’s and much more.  The historic society now includes a small museum that has both permanent and rotating displays. Currently there is a rural and New Franklin schools display that tells the history of the one room schools and the other small schools that graced Southern Howard County.  Museum hours are 1-4 on Saturdays and Sundays from April through early November. The school display runs through the month of July. South Howard County Historical Society worked hard fundraising to raise money for the Santa Fe Trail monument that graces the entrance to​ New Franklin.  Two of the these fundraisers are done each year - The New Franklin Cork and More Wine Walk is held every year on the 3rd Saturday in March and the Mo Mug Craft Beer Festival that is held the first Saturday in October.

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Vox Nova in Concert

5/14/2018

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Coming Saturday, June 2nd, is a choral event that you just can’t miss.  Vox Nova, a vocal chamber ensemble of music educators, conductors, and professional vocalists, will be performing at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church at 7 P.M. on the CMU campus.

It’s free admission and open to the public!
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In 2014 a group of friends came together to create Vox Nova so they could continue their love of music by singing challenging choral music during the school year.  The group continues to sing together today for various events even though they are spread across the country from cities spanning from Seattle to New York, and we’re lucky enough in Fayette to have them come together for a performance at Linn.

They are accomplished musicians, as many of the members perform with other professional choirs, at prominent music festivals, and with various opera companies, both locally and across the United States. The group has been guest artists for the Odyssey Chamber Music Series, the Idaho International Choral Festival, and the True/False Film Festival. Vox Nova has been committed to choral excellence, working together even as their careers have taken them across the country so they can continue to spread choral music to listening audiences.

Some members of the group that you may recognize are Darrell Jordan, a former adjunct professor of music at CMU and a now in-demand recitalist and concert soloist, Christine Jarquio Nichols, a Columbia music educator and the artistic director of Vox Nova, and local Lacey Gladden, a music educator and CMU grad.   
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To learn more about Vox Nova, check out their Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/voxnovacomo/

For more information about the event Vox Nova in Concert, check out their event page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/207772699827456/.  

It will be a great concert of friends and musicians, each with their own professional careers that have led them on different journeys, coming together to reunite at our benefit.  Make it a night out with this fun and engaging performance!
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Upcoming Events at the Howard County Library District

4/20/2018

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I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s always something going on at the Howard County Library in Fayette.   Genealogy research takes place every Friday from 1-4 P.M. in the Glenn and Betty Collier Genealogy Center in the basement of the library.  Fridays are also busy with library story hour at 11 A.M. and all day block day on the first Friday of every month.

Spring and summer are gearing up to be busy as well, and the first event will be Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 P.M. at the library for the Friends of the Library annual meeting.  This isn’t just any annual meeting though. After a brief business meeting, they will honor Tony Cook, the outgoing Friends of the Library president, who is stepping down after more than 15 years of service to the Friends.  Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. If you’d like to become a member of the Friends of the Library, dues are $5 for an individual annual membership, $10 for family annual membership, $100 for individual lifetime membership, and $2 for student membership.  These funds help support library collections and programs.

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On May 9th at 7 P.M., the Friends of the Library have scheduled a meet and greet with author Alex George at the Fayette First Christian Church sanctuary.  George is the author of A Good American and Setting Free the Kites, and he is also founder and director of the Unbound Book Festival in Columbia.  He is also a lawyer and is opening a bookstore in Columbia soon. Following the program, there will be a book signing and refreshments giving you a chance to ask him how he does it all.  Well, that’s what I’m going to ask, anyway.

Get ready for some excitement in the library this summer because the summer program is entitled Libraries Rock!  Every Thursday in June, at 10 A.M. and 6 P.M., readers of all ages can paint rocks, learn about rocks and caves, and even get a little musical.  And new to the library this year is a middle school book club that begins Tuesday, May 22 with book discussions, pizza, and fun. Did I mention pizza?  I wish I was still in middle school. They’ve been working hard redecorating an area in the basement just for this purpose so stop by and check it out. The summer reading program will wrap up on Saturday, July 7 at 5 P.M. for the annual street fair.

Lots going on at the library!  While you’re there for all the cool events, check out a book, buy a book from their book sales, and get to reading.  Bask in the summer sun (it will come eventually, I think) with a good book thanks to your local, hard-working, wonderful library.


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FACT 5K and Family Fun Day

3/30/2018

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April 14th is going to be a great day to get out and get active!  The Fayette Area Community Theatre (FACT) is hosting a “Superhero” 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, April 14th with a 9 A.M. start time.  Get the family out, dress up as superheroes, and get a little exercise while you’re having a great time!

You can register for the 5K at the link below:  https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Fayette/FACTSuperhero5kFunRunWalk  

You can also register the day of the event at the check-in table near City Hall right off the square in Fayette.  Just arrive about ten minutes before the start time so you have plenty of time to register, stretch, and plan your strategy of Superman-flying to the finish line or giving everyone else a chance while you jog it.  It’s $15 for adults (18 and up), $10 for youth (6-17 years old), and children 5 and younger are free. Save on your registration fee by bringing a canned or boxed food item for $1 off (up to $5 off per person). These food donations will go to the Fayette Food Pantry.

Costumes are encouraged but you certainly don’t have to wear one.  Everyone knows you’re already Super Mom, or Wonder Dad, or the Amazing and Incredible Grandma.  If you have questions about the event, email fayetteact@gmail.com or call 573-239-0238.

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Family Fun Day is also on April 14th at the Fayette City Park from 1-3 P.M.  There will be numerous activities geared toward preschool through 5th grade in shelters #1 and #2, the playground, sand volleyball court, and the frisbee golf course, and all the activities are FREE.  This is a great way to spend a day with the whole family and save your wallet as well.

Many organizations are joining in for the fun:

Fayette Library/Librarian Christina Kloeppel - Rock Painting
First Christian Church - Decorate Your Own Mug
Get Bent Fitness/Mackenzie Wells - Obstacle Course
Golden Study Club - Butterfly Feeders Craft
HCHWC - Squirrel Feeders, Free Snacks, Games, Frisbee Golf for Kids
Howard County Veterinary Services/Dr. Jessica Stroupe - Roping Game
Jr. Optimists of Fayette - Games
Paisley Bowtique - Face Painting
Parents As Teachers/Kristen Himmelmann - Bubble Fun
Sam's Health Mart Pharmacy / Pharmacist Cortney Pettit - Decorate Your Own Tote Bag

In case of rain, activities will be held in the Fayette High School gymnasium.  If you have questions about Family Fun Day, contact hchwc2017@gmail.com or call 573-864-2064.

It’ll be a great day of fun for the family, so head out, and show your support for both organizations, Fayette Area Community Theatre and Howard County Health and Wellness Council.

For updated information about the events, check their Facebook event pages:

FACT Superhero 5K Run/Walk
https://www.facebook.com/events/266230027249864/
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Family Fun Day
https://www.facebook.com/events/425493091202764/
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Cork and More Wine Walk This Saturday

3/10/2018

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New Franklin is feeling pretty lucky this coming weekend!  One of my favorite things is coming up. Wine walk time! The Cork and More Wine Walk in New Franklin takes place from 4-7 P.M. downtown this St. Patty’s Day, Saturday, March 17th.

At $15 a ticket, it’s a great deal for a date night or girl’s night out.  There are, as always, wonderful wine tastings from wineries all over the state.  A long list of wineries are attending this year, nine total:
  • Giggling Grapes Winery
  • Wildlife Ridge Winery
  • Cooper’s Oak Winery and Skullsplitter Spirits Distillery
  • Hummingbird Vineyard & Winery
  • Baltimore Bend Vineyard
  • Bushwhacker Bend Winery
  • Serenity Valley Winery
  • Casa de Loco Winery
  • Twin Meadows Winery

Check out the Cork and More Wine Walk event page for more details about each winery if you want to do your homework.  You are certain to find something you’ll love with the extensive options available at this event.

Local vendors will be set up as well with food, personal shopping and great gift items.  Tanner Lee Bechtel will be performing with guest Phillip Wooldridge, as well as the Fairley Brothers Band.  If that wasn’t enough to get you there, you also have the chance to win one of the three door prizes:  overnight stays at Megraw House in Fayette, Hickory Springs Bed and Breakfast in Boonville, and Hotel Frederick in Boonville.  

This event is hosted by the South Howard County Historical Society.  Tickets can be purchased at the event for $15, or if you’d like them in advance, stop by Exchange Bank in New Franklin and pick up a pair.  It’ll be a fun time and a good way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Make sure to wear your green!


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Steel Magnolias Coming Soon

1/22/2018

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Elisha Wells Stroupe
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The Fayette Area Community Theatre has another great production coming up this week.  The modern classic Steel Magnolias will be presented by the local community theater by our very own local talent on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 25, 26, and 27 at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 P.M.  

The play, which will be held at CMU’s Little Theatre, is a comedic drama about the lives of a group of Southern women, their family relationships and friendships, in the face of difficult times, and how those bonds help them move forward in the face of these difficulties.   The director is Angela Howard, the Fayette High School speech and theater coach, and she has assembled a group of local women that fit the characters to a tee:  

Truvy - Stephanie Moore
Annelle - Anna Valencia
Clairee - Bridget Hussey
Shelby - Hailey Sage
M'Lynne - Aimee Sage
Ouiser - Mickie Foland

Advanced tickets are available at Grey Willows, Merchants and Farmers Bank, Commercial Trust Company, and Exchange Bank in Fayette, or you can purchase them through the following link on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steel-magnolias-tickets-41614815032?aff=es2

Advanced tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.   Tickets at the door will be available for $12 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.  There will also be an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter for the Friday, January 26th performance.  Make sure you head out to one of the performances to support your local community theater, these talented ladies, and all the volunteers and businesses that help make FACT productions happen.  

If you’d like more information about Fayette Area Community Theatre, check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FayetteACT/.  Volunteers, actors, and directors are always welcome to join in on their monthly meetings!     

Thanks to Sam’s Health Mart in Fayette for sponsoring this ad.  Stop by Sam’s at 300 N. Church St. for your pharmaceutical needs and check out their new Mommy and Me section.  

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Introducing Mommy and Me at Sam's Health Mart

1/2/2018

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Elisha Wells Stroupe
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For all you moms out there, your life just became a little simpler.  Sam’s Health Mart has answered your prayers with its new Mommy and Me section.  No more running out to the big box store or spending extra money on expedited shipping from Amazon to get your childcare items ASAP.  An even worse scenario, sending your husband out with a picture of the breast pump parts or colic drops that you so desperately need.  

Did you run out of liquid gold nursing bags?  Not feeling so great from morning sickness and need something to ease the queasies?  Or the worst of all mommy catastrophes, did the last surviving binky disappear into thin air?  Sam’s has you all set.  

The Mommy and Me section has been up for a little over a month but new items are still being added to fit the needs of our local moms.  If you can’t find what you need, just let them know and they’ll find it for you.  The ever popular Medela breast pump parts are in stock, and the newly popular Spectra parts have recently been added.  If you have a baby shower to stock up for, definitely stop by for all the most popular items that moms and babies love.  Great gift ideas include the Baltic Amber teething necklace, which is very popular for those teething, fussy babes, and Nuby’s The Nibbler, for introducing solid foods without the choking hazard.  They have lots of other great baby items like the NoseFrida to wipe out a snotty nose, baby sleeper sets, picture books, educational toys, and baby soaps and skin care for mommy and baby like Bella B, an all organic line.

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It’s a great way to shop local and they are priced competitive with Amazon, and it’s another great service brought to you by your local pharmacy.  If you do have to send your husband in with a blurry picture of a baby item that he can’t name, they’ll make sure he leaves with what you need.  Happy mommy, happy baby, relieved daddy!

Stop by Sam’s Health Mart in Fayette at 300 N. Church St. or call 660-248-2275 if you have questions.     


BABY ITEMS


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Parents as Teachers Diaper Drive

12/18/2017

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Elisha Wells Stroupe
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Each school in Howard County has their own Parents as Teachers organization.  If you’re not familiar with PAT, they are an amazing group of educators who focus on early childhood development by working with parents and caregivers.  They do so many things for local children and families that I’m not sure I can accurately make a complete list because I’m always learning something new.  

Just to be clear, I’m on the Fayette PAT Community Advisory Board, so I hear about the wonderful things going on with PAT through that group, and that might make me a little biased about all the great things that PAT can do for a family, but they are honestly doing great things for our community.  Different PAT’s do different things, but that includes personal visits with families to assess development, health, and the needs of families that participate in PAT.  They also hold special events for children and parents, provide support and local resources that parents might need, and provide educational toys and books for young children.  And sometimes, when the need is great, they provide diapers for families, and if you’re a parent, you know how fast you can fly through diapers.

Recently, with budget cuts, some grants that provide these resources for local PAT’s have been drying up or limiting their support.  After hearing about this, that’s when I thought it would be a good idea to create a little competition to see how many diapers we, as a community, can get for our local PAT directors.  There are boxes set up to drop off donations of diapers.  They’ve been out since December 8th and in two days the drive will wrap up on December 20th at 8:00 A.M.  Winner gets bragging rights (and hopefully a lot of diapers to better serve the needs of families in our communinty).  While you’re out shopping this week, grab a few diapers to show your support for Parents as Teachers and all the hard work they put into educating our young children and parents.  

Drop-off locations:

Fayette

Daly Elementary Office
C&R Supermarket

Glasgow

Glasgow Elementary Office
Charlie’s Quik Chek
New Franklin

New Franklin Elementary Office
Snoddy’s Store


If you don’t have a chance to stop by one of the drop-box locations, email me at hocomedia@gmail.com to set up a pick up time.  I’d be happy to help!

If you’d like to contact our local PAT directors for more information about their programs, there emails are listed below:

Fayette - Nancy Holtwick - patfayette@gmail.com
Glasgow - Mellissa Frevert - mellissa-frevert@showmeaction.org
New Franklin - Marsha Stewart - mstewart@nfranklin.k12.mo.us

Now, let the games begin and let those old sports rivalries do some good.  Don’t let another town show you up!  But for the good of all our Howard County families and our wonderful PAT directors, let’s make a mountain of diapers to show how much we care.  


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