STATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZES OLD MINES 300TH

Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe presented a Missouri State Resolution honoring the settlement of Old Mines and the rich French heritage that is honored and represented today in the community. The Old Mines celebration was held Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at the St. Joachim Catholic Church parish grounds. The extreme heat kept folks headed for the shades and a good time was had by all. Above, Miss Natalie Villmer, Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King; Dennis Boyer of La Brigade a Renault and Cindy Merx of Old Mines Area Historical Society accept the State Resolution from Mike Kehoe during the opening ceremonies for the 300th in Old Mines.