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Ready for persimmon cookies and old-fashioned fun? Then you'll want to be in Sparta on Saturday October 30th for the annual Persimmon Days Festival, sponsored by the City of Sparta's Park Board. The event moves back to Main Street (Highway 14) for 2010, and admission is free; Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.
This year's attractions include all the usual: arts and crafts, food, games, vendors, a cake walk, and a costume parade. As usual, you'll find a few persimmons and persimmon-based goods available as well. Miss Persimmon will be crowned October 29th.
For vendor information or to register your business for a booth click here or Contact Blake Leyland at 417-224-2479. If you're a concession vendor, and need electric, please let Blake know as soon as possible. Booth fees are required by October 29, 2009. Fees can be dropped off at or mailed to the city hall at PO box 246 Sparta, MO 65753. Please make checks payable to "Sparta Park Board". Setup for vendors, and vendor fees will be announced soon.
See pictures of last year's Persimmon Days Festival.
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05-11-2010 City Council Meeting Minutes |
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Sparta City Hall
May 11, 2010
6:30 pm
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Younker at 6:30pm with Alderman Steve Beyers, Raymond Hampton, Carl Hull and Jim Campbell all present. Also present for Council meeting was City Attorney, James Bowles and City Clerk Deborah Snider. Minutes of the April 13th meeting were read and approved by Council. Alderman Steve Beyers made a motion to accept minutes of previous Council meeting. Alderman Carl Hull 2nd. All in favor.
City Council reviewed April, 2010 bank statements, the General Fund Reconciliation Report, and the Water Department Credit Adjustment Report. Council also reviewed expenses of the previous month. Alderman Steve Beyers made a motion to approve the expenses. Alderman Jim Campbell made a 2nd. All in favor.
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Interest-free government bonds to help local school construction projects |
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Spokane, Sparta gain about $3.8 million in bonds.
By: Emily Hoffman, reporter
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Published:
Monday, June 14, 2010 12:07 AM CDT
Two Christian County school districts will benefit from the more than $146 million in interest-free bonds for school construction projects announced by Gov. Jay Nixon’s office May 28.
The Sparta R-3 and Spokane R-7 will receive almost $4 million in interest-free bonds, saving the districts a considerable amount of money over the 20-year life of the loans.
“These bonds were one of the main aspects we campaigned on during the election,” said Sparta Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeff Hyatt. “It’s going to save the district around $1.1 million over the 20 years.”
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Sparta native hangs on for bull riding victory |
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Jess Hamlet
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Published:
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:42 PM CDT
“We were very happy with the results,” said Booster Club veteran Mike Crain. “Everything came together really well.”
During two nights of riding, rodeo fans had enjoyed thrills and spills courtesy of riders from Ozark to Mississippi. During Friday night’s action, Michael Manes walked away with the overall win with a score of 87, as well as $1,080. Second went to Brandon Wesson, followed by Levi Shrable and Kyle Maxwell.
During Saturday’s round, Sparta’s Dustin Rains took home the victory with a total score of 164 combined with $1,128 in prize money. Rains was trailed by Mason Lowe, Jesse Monroe and Maxwell.
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Teen Drowns In Finley River |
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Swimming with friends at Riverside Inn
By: Headliner staff,
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Published:
Monday, June 7, 2010 10:52 AM CDT
A 16-year-old Sparta High School student died June 6 after being pulled from the Finley River June 5 near the Riverside Inn location.
Christian County Sheriff Joey Kyle, June 7, identified the victim as Chancy Cobb. Kyle said the 16-year-old boy was swimming with three female friends at about 4 p.m. June 5 when he went under in a deep pool and failed to surface. Two passing people in a kayak pulled the boy from the river and began resuscitation techniques. He was transported to Cox South Hospital that same day and transferred to the neuro-intensive care unit where he later died.
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