Lexington News

The Lafayette County Democrats are meeting on August 9 at 5:30 PM at the Fairground Park administration building located at 801 West 29th St., Higginsville.

Wellington AARP Chapter #997 will have a pot luck dinner and program on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Community Christian Center, 710 W. Highway 224 in Wellington, starting at 6:30 p.m.

In conjunction with Odessa Puddle Jumper Days, Community Quilters of Odessa invite quilters from throughout the region to attend a Quilt Show Aug. 14 and 15 at the first United Methodist Church, 301 S. First Street Odessa.

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that he will lead a Missouri delegation to the Republic of Panama, August 5-8, to celebrate 30 years of the Missouri National Guard’s partnership with Panama, as well as promote the state as a prime destination for global business investment and expansion.

Yeah the past ain’t gone it just settles in Like the dust on boots or the violin Oh Lexington let your story flow Like the mighty Missouri rolls below. Students walk where the soldiers fell Past and present woven so well Every brick got a tale to tell In this quiet town where the spirits dwell. From steamboat days to the railroad line Through hardship, hope and the test of time Every sunset paints it gold like a story still being told

(We appreciate Paul Wolfgeher for enjoying history and sponsoring this series.) ——— Pulling off I-70 at Boonville years ago, I saw 2 little old ladies with West Virginia plates struggling at the gas pumps. “Can I help?” I offered. “Yes, oh thank you!” was their cute Appalachian response.