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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Thursday, July 12, 2012

The New Gym and Open House

More from the Belevins Newspaper Collection 
January 12,1984 Mining Review
180 attend gym Open House
A crowd of 180 persons attend the open house and Dedication service for Rich Hill's new gymnasium this past Sunday.
School Board president Bill Perkey pointed out the painting a Cleat,the Tiger mascot,at center count which was painted by art instructor Bob Schlyer.
Perkey said he hoped that ,Cleat would also become a symbol of good sportsmanship at Rich Hill.
Perkey invited those in attendance to look the facility up work to be done.
The new gym saw game action for the first time Tuesday night as the Tigers hosted Walker. The junior high teams will play on the new court Thursday evening and the Rich Hill junior varsity and varsity teams will host Sheldon there Saturday night .
Perkey also told the crowd that the school board had authorized a Rich Hill Invitational Tournament for next season.


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