Society

Tailgate Dinner Fuels WHS Wildcat Football

Published by admin on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 8:58am
 Warsaw Chamber of Commerce members hosted the Warsaw High School Quarterback Club tailgate dinner on September 7 in the WHS cafeteria.
Area restaurants donated food and drinks for 125 members of the Quarterback Club.
Chamber of Commerce Director Mac Vorce was pleased with the turnout and the support for the school.

Cole Camp Fair Is A Grand Fest

Published by admin on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 8:57am
Rain or shine, the Cole Camp Fair was bound and determined to go on as planned for its final day on Saturday, September 8, 2018.
Although the raining lead to the canceling of the Saturday morning parade, plenty of activities still went on, providing entertainment for all.
Just a few of these events included a turtle race, tractor pull and a ring toss for younger children starting at 1:15 PM.
Following those were a frisbee throw contest, team plank walking and water balloon toss for the older kids in attendance.

Beloved Former WHS Instructor Dies At His Home

Published by admin on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 1:46pm
The Warsaw community was saddened to hear of the passing of former Warsaw High School instructor Don Dixon on Saturday, September 1.

Donny Keele Honored With Golf Tournament

Published by admin on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 6:47am
Friends of Donny Keele gathered at the Shawnee Bend Golf Course on Saturday, August 25, to honor his memory as well as to raise money for Disabled Veterans.
The First Annual Donny Keele Golf Tournament raised $2800 for Disabled Vets, also allowing Donny’s friends to remember him while enjoying a day of golf.
“Donny cared about the veterans who he helped by designing artificial limbs and braces,” said his widow Debbie Keele.  “This was a wonderful way to remember him.”

A Night To Remember For All At Benton County Food Pantry Ball

Published by admin on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 6:43am
“An Evening To Remember”, an annual benefit for the Benton County Food Pantry, raised approximately $12,000 for the pantry on Saturday night at the Warsaw Knights of Columbus Hall.
Attendees enjoyed a prime rib along with a fun evening of visiting and an entertaining auction with Rick Renno and Rusty Johnson.  The meal was catered by the Warsaw Knights of Columbus.
“We had six tables the first year we held a benefit,” said Board President Debbie Swerline, “and this year we had 21 full tables.”

Warsaw Resident Brings Down The House At State Fair Idol Competition

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 12:58pm
Eighty-one year old Shirley Green of Warsaw was named the first place winner at the Missouri State Fair Idol contest on Sunday.  While Shirley has been singing all of her life, she was not expecting to win.
“I told my friends that I would go up there and sing in the first round but I was sure that I wouldn’t make it past the first round, then I went on to the next round and I was just so surprised when I was selected for the finals,” said Shirley.  “I could not believe I had won.  I mean, me up there with all those talented younger women.”

Troop 34- Court Of Honor Filled With Pageantry

Published by admin on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 12:57pm
The Boys Scouts Troop 34 conducted their Summer Court of Honor on Saturday, August 12 on Drake Harbor in Warsaw with a large crowd of Scouts and their parents.  The Summer Court of Honor was to recognize the accomplishments of the Scouts from their summer camps and other activities

Music And BBQ Waft Through Warsaw

Published by admin on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:51am
The tantalizing aroma of hot ribs and chicken filled the air at Drake Harbor on August 4th during the First Annual Taste of the Ozarks Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) Sanctioned Backyard BBQ Competition. Twenty teams with one to six members competed to win an overall prize pot of $1,000. They traveled from Desoto, Excelsior Springs, Overland Park, Kansas; Jefferson City and Republic, to name a few.

Elks Celebrate 150 Years Of Benevolence

Published by admin on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 1:43pm
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) marks the 150th anniversary of its organization this year. The Benton County Elks Lodge 2783 celebrated July 29 with dinner and music. About 80 members and guests attended the event beginning at 1 PM, and enjoyed a menu of Brats and hot dogs, plus side dishes and desserts. The Lodge Boys Band performed after dinner.

Special Presentation Brings Fairfield Alive

Published by admin on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 6:49am
A large crowd gathered in the River Room on the lower level of Warsaw’s historic Community Building to hear history and old folklore of Fairfield, Missouri. The town is now covered by Truman Lake, south of Warsaw on Highway 83.