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Reaching Children With The Montessori Method

Published by admin on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 1:38pm
 As three and four year olds head to pre-school this fall at the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw, they will meet their new teachers Eunice Christenson and Kathy Anstaett.
Eunice grew up in South Korea and brings a different culture to the young students.  She met her husband Garold in 2001 while he was working as a missionary in South Korea.  They were married in 2003 and Eunice came with her husband to the United States in 2011.

Benton County Shows Its Heart

Published by admin on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 1:37pm
 On June 19, the Benton County Commission signed a proclamation designating Benton County as a Purple Heart County.
According to County Commissioner Michelle Kresiler, "The Benton County Republican Committee originally approached the Commissioners about starting the process of getting the Purple Heart designation for the County. The Committee to start the process themselves and found out that it could only be done through the County Commission."

Hunting For Gems Among The Junk

Published by admin on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 1:35pm
 Warsaw’s First Annual Junk Market held on Saturday was a huge success despite the heat according to Chamber of Commerce Director Mac Vorce.
“From 8 until 11 there were probably over 200 people shopping on Main Street,” said Vorce.  “I was pleasantly surprised by the large turnout.”
Vorce went on to comment that the merchants on Main Street were also pleased with the Junk Market.
Zerita Stephenson at The Landing said they moved more merchandise during the Junk Market than they did during Jubilee Days.

Kerry Glenn Broke State Record For Goldeye

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:21pm
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that Kerry Glenn of Sedalia became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he hooked a goldeye on Truman Lake using a rod and reel.
The new “pole and line” record goldeye caught by Glenn on May 25 weighed 2 pounds, 2 ounces. It broke the previous state-record of 2 pounds. Glenn was crappie fishing using minnow for bait when he caught the goldeye.

Hawthorn Bank Changes Hours On Main Street

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:16pm
 Hawthorn Bank Market President Chuck Allcorn recently announced that the downtown branch of the Warsaw bank will be changing their hours of operation starting on Monday, June 18.  The downtown branch of Hawthorn will be open from 9 until 1 Monday through Friday.  The downtown branch of the bank is closed on Saturday. 

The Man Who Stands On Commercial Street

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:14pm

Summer Sizzles With Activities For All

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:13pm
Summer is a break from school for many kids. They can play with friends, ride their bikes, and discover nature in their back yard. They can also take advantage of many free or low cost events taking place in the county including various vacation bible schools (VBS), bowling, library reading programs, swimming, robotics coding, agriculture events and disc golf. And don’t forget the enjoyable community events such as Jubilee Days, June 7-9; and The Dam Experience Fireworks Show on June 30.

WHS Athletes Give Back In A Big Way

Published by admin on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 8:59am
 Warsaw High School athletes spent several hours on Friday giving back to the community that so willingly supports them during the school year.  The WHS coaching staff and 40 athletes worked on landscaping, clearing brush, washing windows and just any job that different individuals and businesses needed done.   
“We want to show our appreciation to the members of the WHS Booster Club who so willingly help us,” WHS Athletic Director Ryan Boyer said.  “It doesn’t matter if the Booster Club member gave us $5 or $500, we want to give back to them.”

Jubilee Days Fills Town With Razzle Dazzle

Published by admin on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 8:57am
The Fifty-second Annual Jubilee Days begins this week.
According to Jubilee Days Chairman Chuck Allcorn, everyone on the committee is working hard to make sure the “Stars and Stripes Forever” Jubilee is a big success.
“We are very excited to have two free concerts at this year’s event,” Allcorn said.  “Dirt Road Addiction”, a Mid-Missouri band playing today’s Top 40 country mixed with old classic country hits, will be taking the big stage in front of the Warsaw Post Office from 8 PM until 11 PM on Friday, June 8.

Found Dog In Wanta Linga Developement Off M Highway

Published by admin on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:52pm

Found Dog ! Medium size, female, friendly. She has a black collar. She was found in the Wanta Linga Develpement off Highway M. Contact the Warsaw Veterinary Clinic at 660-438-7333.