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Fire Brick Museum to be dedicated May 18
Representative of America's manufacturing might during much of the 20th century, area refractories - some still operating, others vacant - dot communities throughout Audrain County and the mid-Missouri region, tangible reminders of their significance in shaping economies of local cities and towns. Changing business trends factoring international competition and global labor sources continues to alter the nation's once-established industrial paradigm, mirroring a reality that similarly underscored the dissolution of many refractories. However, legacy and heritage of the local fire brick industry remains strong, permeating the collective consciousness of citizens, and culminating in dedication of the Audrain County Fire Brick Museum at the Audrain County Historical Society museum complex in Mexico on May 18.

Festival Canceled
The Young At Arts Festival scheduled for Saturday at Hardin Park has been canceled due to inclement weather. Clifford, The Big Red Dog will be at the Mexico-Audrain County Library, 305 W. Jackson from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Young At Arts Festival is Saturday
Building on the success of previous years, the Mexico Young At Arts Festival returns Saturday, providing a venue for children to participate in miscellaneous arts-related activities. The free event, now in its fourth season, will be conducted at Hardin Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will include an arts tent where all crafting activities will be conducted.

AmerenUE working on upgrades in Mexico
As part of its large-scale "Project Power On" initiative in the state of Missouri, AmerenUE is proceeding with initial plans for project upgrades in Mexico.

Mexico Animal Shelter, Audrain Humane Society sponsoring dog house giveaway
In recognition of "Be Kind To Animals Week," Mexico Animal Shelter and the Audrain Humane Society are sponsoring a dog house and bedding giveaway. The drawing will be held Saturday during the "Bark In The Park" dog walk event at A.P. Green Park in Mexico, and is open to anyone who registers and adopts a dog from the shelter this week.

Rep. Hobbs speaks to area residents at legislative breakfast
Speaking to a large audience Friday morning at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce as part of its on-going Legislative Breakfast series, state Rep. Steve Hobbs (R-Mexico) provided detailed assessment of the current Missouri legislative agenda, recounting numerous issues impacting area residents. Several topics reflected broader financial concerns, and ranged from state issues such as proposed gas sales tax relief, to more local interests, including status of the plant science research center.

Linda Owens artistically conveys her emotional connection with horses
Surrounded by numerous examples of her artwork, a collection of equine-themed sculptures and paintings, Linda Owens recently elaborated on her artistic vision. "Real art has to have emotion. It has to have empathy. It has to have expression ... We look at art, and it conveys what we're seeing. It conveys, with different degrees of empathy, and shares that emotion."

Williams named full-time emergency management director
Several months of preliminary planning and corresponding job interviews has resulted in hiring a new full-time emergency management director for Audrain County. Sarah Williams - presently pandemic planner for the Audrain City-County Health Unit and the Montgomery County Health Department - has been offered the countywide position, according to a news release issued Wednesday afternoon regarding the announcement.

Farmers? Market/Earth Day celebration in Hardin Park Saturday
Returning for its tenth full season, Mexico Area Farmers' Market will again provide a showcase and outlet for area residents to sell miscellaneous agricultural and botanical wares. The season's first market begins at 8 a.m. this Saturday at Hardin Park, and will continue until 11 a.m. Sue Caine, executive vice president of the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, stated the event will be conducted each Saturday through mid-October. Circa early July, an additional market will open from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, to accommodate greater influx of produce, including corn. Wednesday sales will be conducted through mid-August.

Jaycees seeking name for revised Soybean Festival
A new festival intended to replace the longstanding Soybean Festival is being planned and promoted by the Mexico Jaycees service organization, and will result in various changes, including its primary site of operation.

Council votes to share GIS with Audrain County Commission
Mexico City Council - convening at its regularly-scheduled meeting Monday night - unanimously approved a cooperative agreement between the city and the Audrain County Commission pertaining to the county's web-based Geographic Information System (GIS). The proposed arrangement grants sharing of information, expenses, and potential third-party revenue creation with regard to enhanced digital aerial photography, parcel mapping data, and maintenance of web-based access to the county's current (and potentially upgraded) GIS system.

Public hearing will begin tonight?s city council meeting
A public hearing regarding rezoning of residential property east of Highway 15 and west of North Western Street heads tonight's Mexico City Council agenda. Specifically, the hearing is the result of a request by TBC Holdings, LLC to rezone lots it owns at the location - generally known as Northside Estates - from R-1 single family dwellings to R-2 two-family dwellings.

Crawford?s book provides practical advice to assist overtaxed and overtasked mothers
In a time-demanding world, opportunity to step back and collect one's thoughts may be at a premium, but in her recently published book entitled "Time-Out for Tired Moms: finally Mom, go to your room!," area author Judy Crawford provides practical advice to assist overtaxed and overtasked mothers.

North Callaway High receives $10,000 award
KANSAS CITY - North Callaway High School in Kingdom City, is the recipient of The Ethel Percy Andrus Legacy Award for Innovation, which is a prize of $10,000, for its Digital Outreach Program, part of the integrated computer recycling program. On April 17, representatives from AARP Missouri presented the legacy award check for $10,000 to the high school during an all-school assembly in the school?s gymnasium.

Health officials urge vigilance, protection
Predicated by each year's unique weather conditions, the impact of vector-borne diseases varies annually, according to Kevin Lowrance, administrator of the Audrain City-County Health Unit. But regardless of severity of mosquito and tick prevalence, the local health official recommends that area citizens establish proper vigilance to ward against potential disease-carrying pests, especially as warmer weather leads to more outdoor activity.

Earth Day-themed activities, programs announced for May 3 in Mexico
Today represents the observance of Earth Day by many citizens in many nations, with a goal of increased awareness and appreciation of the Earth's environment. Local residents may likewise be observing the occasion, but a more specific celebration of the event will be conducted in Mexico on May 3 to better accommodate schedules of busy citizens.