Society

Oompah! Oktoberfest In Cole Camp Is A Hit

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:30pm

Retiree Keeps Fire In His Life With Service

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:29pm
Jim Summers began volunteering as a weekend relief driver for the fire department in Munsy, Kansas, in 1957. Since that time he has accumulated nearly 55 years as a volunteer fireman, and currently is the Warsaw Fire Protection District’s engineer who drives, and operates the pump. He is 86 years old and hopes to serve at least another five years in his volunteer position.
“He is our go-to-man,” said Warsaw Fire Department’s Assistant Chief. “He trains a lot of our guys, including me, and tells a lot of stories and jokes.”

Warsaw Marks Halloween With Hoopla And Mayhem

Published by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:27pm
Fun, food, spooky decor and prizes greeted 42 disabled adults at a zombie themed Halloween Party on October 12, at the Warsaw Shrine Club. It was made possible by a cooperative sponsorship between the Center for Human Services (CHS) in Sedalia and the local Shrine Club, aimed at providing an opportunity for the attendees to get out in the community, socialize and have fun. Friends and family were also invited, increasing the number of people at the event to about 90.  

Legion Riders Raffle Off Remington 12- Gauge

Published by admin on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 2:16pm

Disability Doesn't Stop JBMS Student

Published by admin on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 1:37pm
Dakota Todd, the son of Lyle and Shannon Schoolfield, was born without a right hand and a right pectoral muscle caused by a birth defect called, “Poland Syndrome.” Also, his right shoulder is higher than his left. Poland Syndrome, named after the British Surgeon Alfred Poland, is a rare birth defect characterized by underdevelopment or absence of the chest muscle on one side of the body and usually also webbing of the fingers of the hand on the same side.

Fly-In Showcases Modern, Antique Planes

Published by admin on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 9:43am
Fifty-one aircraft, including 49 planes, a helicopter and a gyrocopter, took part in the Lincoln Airport Fly-In on September 22, from 7 AM to 4 PM. An estimated 350 to 400 people from the community attended the event, watching planes fly in and land. Attendees were offered the chance to talk to pilots, and were served breakfast and lunch for a free-will donation. Door prizes were also given out around noon.

Warsaw Shines Spotlight On The U.S. Constitution

Published by admin on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 9:42am

WHS Grad Takes A Top Spot At MO State Capitol

Published by admin on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 8:18am
Kyle Rieman grew up in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw High School in 2007. He continued his studies at Missouri State in Springfield, earning a double major in Sociology and Economics. At the end of his senior year at the university, he became an intern for the Missouri Legislature and has advanced rapidly, being named as Director of the Fiscal Oversight Division in July.
Rieman’s mother, Carrie Rieman, of the Benton County Enterprise staff, believes that he is the youngest person, at 29, to have filled this position. 

Benton County Cancer Fund Golf Tournament Turns Into Big Success

Published by admin on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:20am

Classic Cars ‘Cruise In’ For Local Cancer Fund

Published by admin on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 8:54am
 A beautiful weekend attracted visitors to Drake Harbor to admire over seventy-two vintage automobiles, trucks and motorcycles at the Fifth Annual Benton County Health Department Car Show.
Winners included:  Corvettes, first place, Barbara/Marlin Hammond; second place, John/LouAnn Sornson; third place, Gary Waisner.
Mustang ‘641/2 – ’70, first place, Joe and Peggy Proch; second place, Kenny/Debbie Gregg; third place, Chad Craig.
Mustang ’71- current, first place, Danny Freeman; second place, Andy Lohmeyer; third place, Truman Lake Marine.