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A new jail for Benton County, Mo. (?)

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This writer first highlighted the sorry state of the Benton County, Mo. jail in November 2014 in another [currently inactive] blogsite (that may someday be revived).

The article, including photos taken at the time: History is Rich, Conditions are Poor at Benton County, Mo. Jail, can be read here.

Now, several months later with conditions even worse, Benton County voters have opportunity to approve new but nominal sales taxes — one-half cent for construction and one-eighth cent for maintenance and upkeep.

Benton County presents its case to the public in the brochure below, reformatted for this article. Copies are available at the County Courthouse, the Chamber of Commerce and several local area places of business.Jail 2

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Most important is for registered voters to read, ask the contacts named above any questions that arise, consider the options and alternatives, and vote on April 5, 2016!

 

‘Tis the season…

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Several local establishments got a very merry surprise on Wednesday when Benton County’s own 4 HIM Quartet visited them to share much-needed Christmas cheer.

Integrated-Fitness (950 E. Main St.) was among the fortunate hosts, and wants to share the experience with readers by means of the short video below.

Listen and enjoy excerpts from the medley of Christian and popular seasonal tunes performed by four talented women who harmonize so beautifully – A Capella.

4 HIM will perform this Saturday, December 12, 2015 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Powell Gardens:   

 816-697-2600

1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50

Kingsville, MO 64061

Info@PowellGardens.org 

The quartet is part of the larger Show Me Sound Chorus performing at the annual event that includes a men’s chorus as well.

 

Lincoln Post office reopens

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FullSizeRender (632x612)Monday morning, November 2, 2015, the Lincoln, Mo. post office reopened to the public. A fire on May 10 this year, as reported in the print and online editions of the Enterprise, had devastated the building’s interior.

More work remains to do to put everything back in place, but progress so far in the brand new look of things can be readily seen and appreciated.

 

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Walls are painted, floors are shining; the air is fresh. Keys are on hand for new mailboxes installed in the foyer.

Retail hours are Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Be sure to congratulate the staff on their return to normal operations and thank them for their dedication through the recent difficult times.