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Calling All Cheerleaders– Alton Comets Cheerleading Tryouts August 29
The Alton Comets cheerleader tryouts/camp are set for August 29, at the FEMA building on the Alton High School campus from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Thayer Bobcats Football Preview Before Upcoming Game On August 28
The Thayer Bobcats football team had a great season last year but did not make it all the way. The Bobcats are scheduled to have their first game on August 28, against Hayti.
Mask Mandate: West Plains City Council Holds Public Forum
The West Plains City Council met at the West Plains Civic Center on August 17, 2020, to hear the general public’s opinions on having a mask mandate for the city.
Editorial Mandatory Masks: Pacifiers For Fearful People— Harm Healthy Studies Show
Masks are a pacifier for a nervous and fearful people because, frankly, studies are ambivalent at best about the effectiveness of masks
Q & A: Homeschooling Questions Answered From An Expert- Part 2 of 2
Jade Bressler is a homeschooling mothe who answers some basic questions on how to teach your children at home
Couch School Hosts Drive-Through School Supply Pickup
For those who did’nt make it to the Thayer back to school fair, Couch School System is holding its own school supply give away.
Q&A: Homeschooling Questions Answered From An Expert- Part 1 of 2
Altonmo.com got some helpful hints to home education from an expert teach your children at home mom.
Don’t Worry- No One Received Their Water Bill This Month
August 2020, no invoices were mailed because the water department, OCWD#1, had problems.
Bring Birds To Your Yard— Virtual Program Brought To You By MDC
Bird watching is a hobby that one can cultivate easily from home at work, in the city or countryside, any time of day or night.
Active Summer Market For Animals As Well As Produce
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, the market was active. Chickens sold cheap, but ducks were cheaper.
Sunny Weather Greets Local Yard Sale Visitors— Plenty Of Items To Buy
This past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Alton had another yard sale. So many items for sale, there was something for everyone.