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Updated, July 23, 2008

Cornelius & Van Dyke Ready for Performance
By Dustin Wasson : : Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008

On Saturday evening, July 26th, Ralls County native Helen Cornelius will return to Ralls County to perform on the historic courthouse front steps. Also performing will be country legend Leroy Van Dyke. The show will begin at 7pm, we encourage individuals to bring lawn chairs. A large crowd is expected so please arrive early. Barbara Stewart's School of Dance will perform at 4:30 followed by Grandma's Country Music Show at 5:30. Helen Cornelius' music will be featured on the Country 96/Paris Equipment Saturday Morning Oldies Show on Saturday, July 26th beginning at 6am.

Many Sesqui Logo Items, Available All Weekend
Posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008
There will be many items for sale over the weekend that commemorate the Ralls County Courthouse Sesquicentennial. The Ralls County Historical Society will have a booth on the courthouse lawn selling, official t-shirts, coins, plates, mugs and cups. The US Post Office in New London will have a booth in-front of the Post Office selling cancelled envelopes with the Sesquicentennial logo stamp from either the Perry, Center, Saverton or New London Post Office. The Post Office will also be selling commemorative courthouse envelopes. The Post Office items will be available only at the New London Post Office. RCSBank will be handing out tote bags and hats.

HAWKTALK: Courthouse Capers from the RCHE
By John Hawkins, Perry, MO : : Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Hard to believe it's been a year, actually over a year, since Sir Ronald gathered together his merry band and began organizing the Court House Sesquicentennial. Well, we're almost there (organized, I mean). The Sesquicentennial IS here.
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Designated Parking Area with Free Shuttle Available
By Dustin Wasson : : Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008
On Saturday July 26 th , the Ralls County Sesquicentennial committee has set aside parking areas that will have a shuttle to carry individuals to and from the sesqui events. The shuttle will run the entire day.  
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Several Items & Groups to be Featured on Saturday, July 26th
By Dustin Wasson : : Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008
When you attend the Ralls County Sesquicentennial you are going to see several unique items. Most of the items will be on display either at the Ralls County Courthouse or at the Ruth Roy Wright Park (1 block west of courthouse) on Saturday, July 26th in New London. Some of the featured items will include a 1929 Army Staff Car, 1905 first licensed car in Ralls County, Bumper Boats, Harry Truman, Oxen team, high wheeler, Missouri National Guard Inflatable Games and Bozo the Longhorn Steer. Many groups will featured in the parade and at the courthouse including the Edwards ATA Black Belt Academy and Grandma's Country Music Show. To view the items click here.

South Fork Regulators Old Time Gun Fights to Be Friday/Saturday/Sunday
By Dustin Wasson : : Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The South Fork Regulators will be on hand all weekend long performing old time gun fights for the kids. The South Fork Regulators will be featured in Ruth Roy Park, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 25th - 27th. The shows will be centered around a chuck wagon and feature cowboys. The shows are free. Kids games begin on Friday evening at 4:00 PM, please see schedule.

Over 50 Crafters to be at Sesquicentennial
By: Dustin Wasson : : Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Over 50 crafters will be on hand for the 150th Celebration of the Ralls County Courthouse on Saturday, July 26th.  Betty Hallows has organized crafters from across the region that sell dolls, baby blankets, embroidery items, hand woven rugs, quilts,  ID tags, wood products, ceramics, baked goods, herbs, goats milk soap and many other items.  Crafters will be on hand from Missouri and Illinois.

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