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Dukes and Boots Raises Nearly $4000 for Mark Twain Tenants [PHOTOS]

Behka — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:41:17 +0000

Kids, this weekend was a busy one. We had two nights out at the Mark Twain Apartments Fundraiser out at Dukes and Boots. I don’t really know what to say, because I am always surprised by the generosity of Sedalia strangers. I had a great time out with Bruce and all the people that showed up. The [...]

Fundraiser This Friday and Saturday at Dukes & Boots for Families of the Mark Twain Apartments

Bruce — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:38:33 +0000

Dukes & Boots is having a fundraiser to benefit the families that were displaced from the Mark Twain apartments tonight and tomorrow night (July 27 and July 28). There will be a $5 cover at the door. There will be other activities throughout the evening as well. All money will be given to the American Red Cross and earmarked for disbursement to this tragedy only.

St Paul's Holds Benefit for Mark Twain Tenants [PHOTOS]

Behka — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:32:39 +0000

Last night was one of the first benefits for those of us who were displaced by the big fire at the Mark Twain Apartment complex. It was held at the St Paul’s Lutheran Church. Everyone got an envelope with several gift cards and certificates in it for basic things like food and supplies. They [...]

No Honor Among These Thieves: Looters Raid Mark Twain Apartment Complex

Jack Miller — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:25:41 +0000

Usually there is a line that even the lowest criminal will not cross. That line is the one that takes advantage of a tragedy. In the police report for July 26, 2012, there was one of those stories that points out that we have someone in this area who has stooped that low.

Behka Talks about After the Mark Twain Apartment Fire

Behka — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:44:07 +0000

Well, first of all, I’d like to thank everyone for reading my last post about this. This is going to be hopefully a much more uplifting post. As the Mark Twain building was on fire, there were many people standing around the area. Some were people who lived there, some were people who cared for [...]

Behka Speaks about the Mark Twain Apartment Fire

Behka — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:28:35 +0000

I don't think a lot of you noticed, but I haven't been posting many blogs this past few days. I'm sure our Blog Boy wants to shake his finger at me for it. But, the reason for that I think is a good one - I've undergone a bit of a personal tragedy recently. This may not be easy to read. I know it won't be easy to write.

Dukes & Boots Collecting Donations for Mark Twain Apartment Fire Victims

Bruce — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:23:30 +0000

Daisy Dukes and Cowboy Boots is now collecting items to aid the folks that woke up last Thursday morning without even a change of clothes. To quote Dale Malone “We ask for furniture, kitchen items, clothing toys, pet food, home goods, towels etc… gift cards are great too!” According to Dukes & Boots Manager Bill [...]