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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009 ~ Vol. 13 No. 34

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Missouri ag products featured at J-School Event

AgriMissouri(tm) will be a feature at an upcoming event at the University of Missouri dedicated to celebrating the world's first school of journalism.

The Missouri School of Journalism's 2008 Centennial and Dedication will be held Sept. 9-13 and offer interactive journalism sessions, technology discussions, museum exhibits and displays, live performances and unique dining experiences featuring Missouri products. More than 20,000 are expected to be in attendance for this event.

"AgriMissouri's objective is to promote products grown, raised and processed in Missouri offering trusted brands from our local communities," said Sarah Gehring, member services coordinator with AgriMissouri(tm). "The Journalism's School celebration is a great venue for our members to showcase their products during two dining experiences to the alumni returning to Mizzou for this event."

The Barbecue Bash will be held Sept. 10. The Taste of Missouri event will be held Sept. 12. Six AgriMissouri companies will be featuring products at the events: Troutdale Farms, Alma Meats, Missouri Northern Pecan Growers, Ozark Forest Mushrooms, Cowboy Chris BBQ and JAG Barbecue.

For more information, visit http://journalism.missouri.edu/2008/ or call (573) 882-9554. In addition Gov. Matt Blunt is scheduled to speak at the Missouri School of Journalism's 2008 Centennial and Dedication on Friday.

AgriMissouri(tm) represents food and non-food processed products including fresh fruits, vegetables, horticultural products and agritourism destinations throughout the state. The program identifies Missouri brands and destinations through marketing. To learn more about AgriMissouri(tm), visit www.agrimissouri.com. 353 080730 7/30/2008 nws

Airport renaming to highlight 40th anniversary celebration

Monroe City area residents will remember fallen war hero, Capt. Ben Smith, as the local airport is renamed in his honor during the observance of the airport's 40th anniversary celebration on Oct. 4, which would have been Capt. Smith's 32nd birthday.

Smith, son of (Swinkey) Bill and Kathy Smith of Indian Creek, was killed while serving as a Blackhawk pilot with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq on Nov. 7, 2003.

The dedication of the airfield in Smith's honor will include the unveiling of a new sign designating the airfield and a flag. There will be numerous special flyovers with the Missouri National Guard and members of the 101st Airborne Division present. Local volunteer pilots will provide free rides as part of the Young Eagles program. (See related story)

The day will kick off with a pancake breakfast served by the Monroe City Chamber of Commerce. The Swinkey and Holy Rosary Knights of Columbus will serve pork burgers at lunch. A special display of patriotic items will be available for viewing in the aircraft hangar. There will be numerous aircraft on display throughout the day's event which will conclude by 2 p.m.

The high school band will perform also, in addition to local dancers.
Shane Spalding, Capt. Smith's best childhood friend, will make a presentation and State Rep. Paul Quinn will give a proclamation. Floyd Buckman will provide music for the occasion.

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