City Hall temporarily uses senior group's building

This is a statement by Arcadia City Council Member, Lilly Coonrod. She is also President of Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens Group. "Due to the ceiling damage and possible mold problem at City Hall, the Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens allowed City Hall to be moved temporarily to their building until a new structure can be built. The Autumn Leaves will be meeting in the Community Building for the next few months. Our meetings are the second Monday of each month. We welcome new members who enjoy good food, fun and Bingo."

Concerning the above article, the Aug. 9 meeting of Senior Citizens was held on Monday as stated. The noon dinner was enjoyed by 11 present including a new member, Raymond Kalm, of rural Garland. Jan Mayfield took blood pressure readings assisted by Betty Jones representing Arma Care Center. Preident Lilly Conrod opened the business meeting with the Flag Pledge and Lord's Prayer. Secretary and Treasurer's reports were read and approved. Mary Lee Payne, Mary V. Shead and Jerry Coonrod read short stories for entertainment. Jerry also gave the dinner blessing. Others present were Jack Payne, Ava Mae Adams, Helen Sisney, John and Judy Rawlings and Jim Kunsler. The next dinner meeting will be Sept. l3 with business meeting and Bingo following.

The Old Settlers Festival of Arcadia will be held on the second Saturday, Sept. 11. Mary V. Shead has been invited to be the Grand Marshall of the parade that will start at 10 a.m. Line up will be at 9:30 a.m. in the City Ball Park on William Street. For information call Chris Beardon (417) 843-5617, Bonnie Hines (417) 638-4785, Charles and Willa Cable (417) 638-4429, Patty and Gary Peterson (417) 638-4726 or Steve Lechliter (417) 638-4482.

A planned Fall Festival committee meeting was held Snday afternoon, August 1, at 3 p.m. in Christian Church Parsonage.

The next tour of Cato is planned for Oct. 23 and will include a presentation at the schoolhouse. Anone needing additional information may e-mail sselle@cox.net.

Editor's Note: This column will be continued next week.