Society

Mission Trip Fires Up Youth With Inspiration

Published by admin on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 11:33am
Imagine the eye-opening differences between life in Benton County and that of Native Americans in the northeastern part of South Dakota. A group of 12 IGNITE youth from First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Warsaw experienced first-hand the differences in culture, economic stability and education between the two locations during a mission trip to the Lake Traverse Reservation from July 21 to 26. They learned that spending time with people is valued more by the Native Americans than being on time to appointments or events.  Relationships are their main focus.

Civil War History Comes Alive At Historical Society

Published by admin on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 11:32am

Quilt Raffle Will Give Booster Club A Boost

Published by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 1:30pm
A beautiful Warsaw High School quilt will be raffled off as a fund raiser for the WHS Booster Club on December 20.
The quilt, handmade by Karen and Charlotte Beck, is made of Wildcat t-shirts from all of the various sports. Karen, who worked at Unitog for many years, is an excellent seamstress who taught her daughter Charlotte how to sew. The quilt features Wildcat paw prints as part of the quilting pattern.

Another Fantastic Fair At Cole Camp

Published by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 1:28pm
Floats, antique cars and hundreds of visitors crowded the streets of Cole Camp as they joined together to celebrate the one hundred and third anniversary of the Cole Camp Fair this past weekend. The final night of the three day event was a perfect evening and attracted the largest crowd of the fair.
“It was a great experience,” said Fair Board President Earl Theisen. “The weather was perfect, the people were great and everything went very smoothly.” Theisen has been a member of the Cole Camp Fair Board for over 20 years and the president for nine years.

Sixth Grader Takes A Pro’s Approach To Mini-Bull Riding

Published by admin on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:13am
Tucker Root, a sixth grade student at John Boise Middle School in Warsaw, began competing in rodeos at age three, engaging in mutton busting (riding sheep.) He has since moved up to riding in the Amped Up Pro Bull Riding, and this year began Junior PBR steer riding.  He won a championship at Riding For Our Veterans PBR, held at the Lathrop Antique Fairgrounds August 31 and September 1, and is preparing to ride again at Kleinschmidt’s PBR in Holden, Missouri, on September 7.

Square Dancers Kick Up Their Heels And Dance!

Published by admin on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:43am
Square dancers from Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Missouri poured into Warsaw on Friday, August 16, to begin a weekend of dinner, dancing, workshops and social get-togethers at the Community Building. Well over a hundred dancers took part that included 122 who were preregistered, 12 who had called ahead, and drop ins.

Edwards Summer Fling Full Of Sizzle

Published by admin on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:42am

Ministry Is Top Priority For New Youth Leaders

Published by admin on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:16am
Brandy and David Fajen, who have worked with youth in the community since 1997, have stepped into the position of Youth Pastor at the Warsaw Assembly of God Church. Postings on the church’s Facebook page are very positive about the appointment of the Fajens, and expectations for a successful youth program are high.

Cigar Box Festival Was A Feast For The Senses

Published by admin on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:15am
A huge crowd flocked to Drake Harbor on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the music of the Third Annual Cigar Box Guitar festival.
Last year’s Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival was a huge hit. So much so that the American Blues Scene rated this festival the #4 of the Top Five Blues Festivals in Missouri!.
Ryan Mackey was a co-organizer of the event.  Mackey had been involved with a guitar festival in Kansas City and when the event closed he helped to bring it to Warsaw.

New Pastor Takes The Helm At Faith Lutheran

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 9:25am
Pastor Carl Wendorff was ordained and installed as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He accepted the call to serve at Faith Lutheran on April 30, 2019, and completed his ministry studies with a Master of Divinity degree on May 17, 2019, at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He replaces Rev. Morris Meseke who is retiring this summer.