Society

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.

Celebrity Guest Brings Dazzling Country Sound To Warsaw Elks

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 9:25am
Country music solo artist, Hunter Thomas Mounce, 25, delighted Warsaw’s Elk Lodge 2783 with a visit and performance of several songs on Thursday, July 25. He joined the Elk Lodge Boys Band as they played dancing songs beginning at 1 PM, and he sang a couple of popular songs from his CD entitled “Folks Like Me and You.”

Warsaw Man Takes A Thrilling Plunge Into The Wild Blue Yonder

Published by admin on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 1:46pm
Although man has always been attracted to flying, the sport of skydiving is relatively recent and seems to be growing in popularity each year. It is the perfect birthday gift that not only provides high adrenaline, but offers an incredible 360 degree view.

A Splish Splash Pool Party Blast

Published by admin on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:05am
A live mermaid and pirate were on hand Saturday, July 13, at the Warsaw Municipal Pool, and available for pictures with children attending the 5th Annual Mermaid and Pirate Pool Party. There were at least 100 participants at the event that is one of the summer favorites of pool visitors.
The party took place from 5 to 6:45 PM, and cost $5 per child for fun plus hot dogs, chips and drinks. Parents were admitted free with a paying child. 

Benton County Rodeo Brought Bulls, Broncs And Big Time Fun

Published by admin on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:03am
Rodeo fans filled the arena for the Twenty-eighth Annual Benton County Rodeo on July 12 and 13.
Trinity Dennis was crowned Lil Miss Benton County Rodeo on Saturday night.  Ambri Simons was crowned Benton County Rodeo Princess and Shaina Roskamp was crowned as the Benton County Rodeo Queen.
According to Rodeo volunteer Erin Kellner, both nights of the rodeo had great attendance but on Saturday night it was standing room only.