Society

Seasonal Depression- Activities Conquer The Winter Blues

Published by admin on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 8:31am
January weather tends to discourage outdoor fun, but there are plenty of local indoor activities worth checking out. 
One big event coming to the Truman Lake Visitor Center on January 13 is Eagle Days, from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. There will be live eagle presentations given by Dickerson Zoo, as well as informative vendors, a local art display, wood art and photography of wildlife and eagles. There will be a kid’s work shop and video entitled “Where Eagles Soar.” More information is available by calling 660-438-2216.

Year In Review: A Look Back At 2017

Published by admin on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 9:08am
As the year 2017 draws to a close, we at the Enterprise flipped through the files of the big stories here in Benton County. 
In January, the Humane Society of Missouri rescued 31 dogs from what it called “filthy” conditions at a home near Windsor in northwestern Benton County.
Thirty of the dogs were small mixed-breed, and one was a Labrador retriever. They were removed and taken to Humane Society headquarters in St. Louis for treatment.

Knights Brighten Up Christmas With Dinner

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 10:02am
Over 400  people enjoyed Christmas Dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Christmas Day according to event coordinator Charlie Smith.
“The Christmas Dinner event was started to make sure everyone had a place to go to enjoy food and fellowship on Christmas Day,” said Smith.  “However, now it has turned into a yearly tradition for people from all walks of life.”

Visually Impaired Girl Sees World Through Ham Radio

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 10:00am
Blind since birth, Kelly Stanfield of rural Lincoln didn’t let her disability stop her from become a ham radio operator.  Stanfield came to Benton County from Kansas and soon found a group of people who enjoyed talking on the airwaves like herself.  She joined the Benton County, MO ARES and Twin Lakes Amateur Radio Club in August 2017.  She attended meetings, contributed ideas and participated in weekly nets.  She attained her General Class and then Extra Class licenses within a span of two months.

Hank Saved-- Owners Delighted With Dogs Return

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 8:04am

Lincoln Ready For Grand Parade

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:58am
The Twenty-sixth Annual Lincoln Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 9 starting at 11 AM.  This year’s Grand Marshals are Rowena and Jack Lietzke.  Rowena is a past Chamber of Commerce President and Jack is a former Mayor of Lincoln.  Both have served on the City Council for several years.  Coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts will be served at the Community Building before the parade from 10 AM until 11 AM.  Doughnuts provided by Casey’s.
Overall Float prizes will be awarded to first place, $100; second place, $75 and third place, $50. 

Grand Marshall For Christmas Parade

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:50am

MARISSA LAMONT, NAMED GRAND MARSHALL.  Through the test of life, Marissa continues to be filled with hope and love. Always willing to be a helper, her smiles and confidence will warm your heart. No truer Christmas spirit than the power of believe and hope.

Backpacks Stave Off Hunger For Some Kids

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:24am
One in five children in our community regularly faces food insecurity.  In Benton County, 77% of children qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school.  When the weekend comes many of these children do not have access to nutritional meals.
The Buddy Pack program provides bags of kid-friendly nutrition children can  take home with them before weekends and holidays.
Warsaw North School Counselor Teresa Flores helps to identify children at North and Ruth Mercer Elementary who may need some additional food over the weekend.

Christkindl Brings Cole Camp Together

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 1:09pm
With umbrellas in hand, holiday gift shoppers made their way to the 30th Annual Christbaumfest Craft Show in Cole Camp on November 18. Over 50 vendors in the Jaycee Hall and Lutheran School Gym greeted customers with pleasurable scents, tasty foods, many handmade crafts as well as appealing products from various companies.

News Briefs

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 2:45pm

  The Benton County Democratic Club will not meet in November or December. Our next meeting is January 17, 2018.