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Freeman To Take Over Superintendent Post

MexicoMO.com — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:38:57 +0000

Current Assistant Superintendent Kevin Freeman will be stepping up to replace outgoing Tina Woolsey as Superintendent of Mexico Missouri Public School District. Freeman will take the reigns on July 1.

Job #1, says Freeman, is to build trust, and improve the perception of the school with the community.

A full write up of Kevin’s background can be found at the source link below.

[Source: Mexico Ledger]

Mexico’s Plant Science Center in the News with Major Product Launch Announcement

MexicoMO.com — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:24:00 +0000

Mexico, MO is getting some press this week in the form of a joint announcement by Reliv International and Soy Labs.

With the help of the Missouri Plant Science Center here in Mexico, MO, they are launching a soy powder under the trademark “LunaRich”

Reliv is a pretty major player in the world of nutritional supplements, although you won’t find their products on the store shelves. They are distributed by independent marketers (there’s actually several individuals in Mexico, MO who sell these products). They are promoting a major product launch at the Reliv National Convention on Feb. 17 that will feature this new “LunaRich” soy powder.

What exactly is LunaRich? From the press release: LunaRich is a whole soy powder containing five to ten times more lunasin than the industry standard. And it is the first product to come out of the joint biotechnology partnership that Reliv, Soy Labs and the MPSC formed last August.

[Source: MarketWatch.com]

Cardinal’s Caravan in Mexico Friday

MexicoMO.com — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:40:54 +0000

The 2011 World Series Champions are coming to Mexico, MO this Friday. The annual “Cardinals Caravan” will be at Presser Hall at Noon, Friday January 13.

The event will feature active players David Freese, Jaime Garcia and Shelby Miller along with alumni players Kerry Robinson and John Costello. Broadcasters Mike Shanon and Jay Randolph will be emceeing the event.

According to the Cardinal’s website, there will be autographs for kids and Cardinals prize drawings.

[Source: STLCardinals.com]

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AMC Announces 2012 New Year’s Baby

MexicoMO.com — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:01:24 +0000

Hunter Edward Kreutz was born on January 06, 2012 at 5:44 a.m. He is the son of Eric and Donna Kreutz of Mexico. Hunter Edward weighed 9 pounds and 0.1 ounce and measured 20½ inches. He joins brothers, Eric Ray, age 7 and Zachary Cornelius, age 4. His birth makes him the first baby born at Audrain Medical Center in 2012.

[Source: AMC's Website]

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Early Filers for Mexico, MO School Board and City Council

MexicoMO.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:41:27 +0000

The Mexico Ledger reports today the follow individuals have filed on day 1 of the filing period (it runs through January 17). All four are seeking re-election in the general election on April 3, 2012.

For School Board: Peter Perll, MD and Beverly Borgeson.

For City Council: Ron Loesch and Dan Botts.

[Source: Mexico Ledger]

30+ To be Laid Off from Mid America Brick on Friday

MexicoMO.com — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:05:10 +0000

Mid-America Brick Company today announced the lay off of 34 hourly workers from the brick plant in Mexico, Missouri. The plant employees 46.

Certainly bad timing, but according to President Frank Cordie it’s due to the seasonal slow-down and was expected by all. The brick manufacturer will take a look-and-see approach, hoping that demand picks up in the near future. In the meantime, the Mexico, MO brick plant has inventory on-hand to fill current orders.

[Source: KRCG News]

Mexico Pediatric Services Open House

MexicoMO.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:36:56 +0000

Mexico Pediatric Services (Drs. Bunge and Burke) have made the move out to 3626 S. Clark in Mexico, MO and will be having an opening house on Monday, December 5 from 4 – 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served and tours of the newly remodeled building will be given

MexicoMaxim.com Contacts Justice Department…Local Gas Prices Come Down!

MexicoMO.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:40:57 +0000

For weeks, Mexico’s gas prices have consistently been 10-20 cents higher than surrounding communities. Last week, our friend who runs MexicoMaxim.com contacted the Department of Justice with a “suggestion” that there might be price collusion between Robinson Oil Company and Abel Oil Company to keep gas prices high.

Today, the price of gas in Mexico, Missouri just came down to $3.09.

Great work, Gary Leonard!

[Source: MexicoMaxim.com]

Mexico High School Students Take Advantage of Free A.C.T. Exam and Preparatory Seminar

MexicoMO.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:33:40 +0000

Seventy Mexico, MO high school students are taking advantage of the school board’s decision to pay for the ACT test. In addition, these students will be getting additional training through an 8^th Hour seminar to help them boost their ACT scores.

The ACT test takes place on December 10, 2011. The standard test usually costs students about $35.

“The importance of allowing all students the opportunity to take the ACT is a priority for MHS and the district,” says Deb Hill Hag, the assistant principal over instruction at MHS.

[Source: MexicoSchools.net]

Mexico Schools Superintendent Announces Resignation

MexicoMO.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:21:58 +0000

Tina Woolsey, Superintendent for Mexico Public Schools since 2007, announced her resignation to the school board Tuesday night. Woolsey says that her resignation date of June 30, 2012 is to allow the board ample time to find her replacement.

“It has been a joy to work with the people of the school system and the community,” Woolsey said.

Woolsey has had a somewhat contentious relationship with the school board over the last few years, butting heads with board members such as Dr. Elwood Rice over a variety of financial and building issues — most recently the proposal to convert the elementary schools into grade centers. However, under her leadership, Woolsey oversaw the passage of a major $8 million bond issue in 2009 for energy efficiency upgrades as well as the recent vote by patrons for a waiver of Proposition C.

Woolsey plans to spend some time traveling and finish up her doctoral work.

[Source: Mexico Ledger]