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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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On September 11th the Sparta Park Board needs your help. A new pavilion will be set up and the grounds will be prepared for the playground equipment that is coming soon. Volunteers are needed for the following areas:
A crew to prep the playground area
A crew to put up a pavilion
A crew to clean and burn brush
A crew to help serve food and drinks
Work starts around 9 AM and lunch will be provided to volunteers by AJ's between 11:30 and 12:00. Work will continue until you wish to leave. To volunteer, please click here and email Park Board President Blake Leyland, or call him at 417-224-2479. |
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Sparta Board Raises City Water Rates |
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Water Woes: One of the reasons the Sparta Board of Aldermen wanted to raise water rates is because the city’s only tower is in need of improvements. The city would also like to install a second water tower. |
Sparta board raises city water rates
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Thursday, September 2, 2010 12:06 AM CDT
When Sparta water bills hit the mailboxes this week, some residents may notice a slight increase. After a 45-minute discussion, the Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a water rate increase during its August regularly monthly meeting.
“This had to be done because the aging water system in town needs to be taken care of,” said Sparta Mayor Mike Younker. “As Sparta grows, the need for water, water pressure and good-quality water in town costs. Hopefully by raising it a little bit now, in the future we won’t have to raise it a lot.”
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CITY OF SPARTA WATER RATES
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
RESIDENTIAL
$6.00 for first 2,000 gallons or less
$2.00 for each additional 1,000 gallons
OUT-OF-TOWN
$12.00 for first 2,000 gallons or less
$2.00 for each additional 1,000 gallons |
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Cross country moves workout to Colorado |
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Youth program aims at future high school football
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010 12:06 AM CDT
In July, the Sparta Cross Country team spent nine days at a training camp in Estes Park, Colo. During that time, they ran trails, hiked, had pool workouts and then afternoon training sessions at the local high school in town.
“This was a great trip for our team,” said head cross country coach Monica Wallace. “Running at an elevation of 8,000-11,000 feet proved to them they are able to do those things we never thought were possible.”
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