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CONSERVE water
October 09, 2008
Mayor makes request

Annual CROP Walk fundraiser Sunday
October 08, 2008
For more than 50 years, this has been the rallying cry behind Church World Service’s annual CROP Walk fundraiser: “We walk because they walk” daily – for water; food; firewood; shelter; to escape violence; and to find work.

Owners restoring fire-damaged building
by Jake Krob · October 08, 2008
Custom work time-consuming, but goal is to open in a few months

Alumni Association names award winners
by Dave Morris · October 08, 2008
Winners were named in four categories: Achievement, Service, Fine Arts and Athletics.

Cole Library usage shows increase
by Abbi Swanson · October 08, 2008
Story hour popular

Fireworks, football highlight Cornell homecoming this weekend
October 08, 2008
Events begin Friday and include a pep rally and fireworks in Ash Park at 9 p.m.

Lisbon OKs proceeding with well; holds closed session for personnel matter
by Abbi Swanson · October 08, 2008
The council then voted 4 to 1 to enter closed session, with council member Randy Roberts raising objections and voting nay.

MVHPC looks at awnings, updating technology
by Abbi Swanson · October 08, 2008
MVHPC Chairperson Kay Johansen, member Hugh Lifson and other commissioners wondered if it was appropriate for the group to review awnings.

Progress review …
by Abbi Swanson · October 08, 2008
First Street building, new wells, Fifth Ave. among completed public works projects

Property tax payments due Oct. 31
October 08, 2008
Delay was flood-related

Safety, chili and walkin’
by Dave Morris · October 08, 2008
Weekend full of events:
• Cornell Homecoming – Friday-Saturday; see story on Page A9.
• Safety Fair – Mount Vernon Fire Station, 9-11 a.m. Saturday.
• Chili Cook-Off – First Street East parking lot, Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. cooking, 4-7 p.m. tasting.
• CROP Walk – Sunday, registration at 1:30 p.m., walk at 2 p.m., from First Street Building; see story on Page A9.

Transition students showcase skills
by Jake Krob · October 08, 2008
Community members invited to soup supper fundraiser

YOUR HISTORY: Much changed, much the same for schools
by Jean Stoner · October 08, 2008
There were dozens of rural schools in the area of Lisbon and Mount Vernon, each with their own stories.

Lisbon preps for joint fire meeting
by Abbi Swanson · October 01, 2008
Council member: No need for new LFD facility

School district eyes naming rights’ policy
by Jake Krob · October 01, 2008
Competition for dollars, working with Cornell also focus of discussion





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