August 8, 2024

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In this issue

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    What is your favorite event on the square? Olde Glory Days. -Kesslyn Williamson Eating and shopping. -Deb Ayers-Geist Wine Stroll. -Geri Herman

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Wasn’t it a beautiful weekend? Should be more to come as we enter late summer. At least I hope so. JWB came down for a visit on Saturday and we took a drive around Warsaw. It’s always …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Roxy Walker

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Name: Roxy Walker. Birthplace: Omaha, NE. Hobbies: Hikes and walks around the lake. Read a good book. Education: Ponca, Nebraska. What did you want to be when you grew up? Lawyer. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 18th; Economic Development Luncheon. Join the Chamber and Economic Development director Mark Dawson for a discussion on what’s going on in Clinton. Details on our Facebook …

  • Golden Valley Announces August Employee Of The Month

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Sonya Cole is the August Employee of the Month. Cole has been an employee of GVMH since 2022. She started as an Emergency Room …

  • GVMH Receives National Recognition For Commitment To Provide High-Quality Cardiovascular Care

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® and Mission: Lifeline® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to …

  • Honor Flight Application Deadline Fast Approaching

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Now is the time for veterans interested in flying with Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF) to submit applications. The board of directors for CMHF wants all Missouri Vietnam, Korean War, and WWII …

  • HCL Recognizes Brownlee For 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    The Henry County Library is pleased to announce that Adena Brownlee has completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Adena was awarded with a certificate of completion, a Smarties …

  • Municipal Court

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Gary Cover 7/16/24 Arraignments Kylie Marie Allen, Failed To Register Vehicle, Defendant Sentenced To Fine $191.50 And Court Cost; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (6-10 Mph Over), Defendant …

  • George Randall Lilleston

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    George Randall Lilleston, affectionally known as “Loophole” passed away July 17, 2024 in Blue Springs, MO at the age of 83. Born July 31, 1940 in Clinton, MO where he attended grade and …

  • Rev. Rolf Amundson Leed

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    The Reverend Rolf Amundson Leed, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on June 19, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1941, to Bjarne Leed and Alice Leed (Amundson) in Honolulu, Hawaii, just months …

  • John William Eager

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    John William Eager, resident of Traverse City, MI, formerly of various cities including Interlochen, Lapeer, Metamora and Lake Orion, MI, and also from Blue Springs, Clinton and Lee’s Summit, …

  • Gary Ray Minich

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Gary Ray Minich, age 57 of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospice House of Kansas City, Missouri. Born in Kansas City, …

  • Norine Coffey

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Norine Coffey, 94, of Windsor, Missouri, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Mo. She was born December 9, 1929, in Mora, Mo., the daughter of …

  • John Lynn Wilson

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    John Lynn Wilson, 75, of Montrose, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. John Lynn Wilson was born February 28, 1949 in Clinton, Mo., the son of …

  • Church News

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting one …

  • Down On The Creek

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Wrapped In Love If I spent even a half day sewing I would have such a fit of nerves that a week’s vacation wouldn’t repair them. A woman that shared my feelings about needles and thread …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Thirty-NineYears Ago Windsor’s International Shoe Factory Closes The June 20, 1985 issue of THE WINDSOR REVIEW headlines read,”International Shoe Factory Closes: ‘Wheels of …

  • Windsor Introduces Return Of Speer To Lead Greyhounds Football

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    The three Windsor High fall season athletic teams are scheduled to start their practices next week. Danielle Betsworth, who coached the inaugural WHS cross-country team last fall, indicated that …

  • Clinton Police Department Report

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    07/02/2024 - Arrests Warner, Brayden, 19, Domestic Assault - 3rd Degree; Property Damage - 2nd Degree Gage, Daniel, 39, Burglary - 2nd Degree 07/03/2024 - Arrests Haak, Dakota, 26, Unlawful …

  • Sherwood Cass R-VIII Announces Revised Meal Plans

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch …

  • New Eatery Now Open In Deepwater

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Deepwater Subs & Pizza Co. recently held a Grand Opening at their location on Second Street In Deepwater. The owners and Partners Larry Cyr and Norma Jean Mayfield offer eat-in or carry-out.

  • Ladies Salad Lunceon Coming Up

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Historic Delozier Building (201 West Franklin St.) for our annual Ladies Salad Luncheon! Date: August 17, 2024 Time: 12:00 p.m. We are thrilled to have …

  • August 14 Is Senior Day At The MO State Fair

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    The Missouri State Fair’s Senior Appreciation Day takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Sponsored by …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    July 31, 2024 It’s time for the popular Taco Salad Lunch that will be serving 11:00-1:00 Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The salad with all toppings, drinks and a variety of homemade cakes all for …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Forgiven The Ozark countryside was beautiful. I sat in a restaurant and took it all in through a large picture window. Mountains, trees, autumn leaves---it was lovely. But it was marred by empty …

  • 2024 Chilhowee Fair Queens: Now Taking Entries

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    The Chilhowee Fair is now accepting entries for the 2024 Queen Pageants. There are three different age categories, each with a $25.00 entry fee. All participants are required to wear formal attire. …

  • McQueen Family Gathers

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    The annual gathering of the McQueen family saw some changes this year. For almost 70 years, descendants of Abel Ellsworth McQueen and his two wives, Effie Rowan and Nellie Briggs, gathered on the 4th …

  • Many Gathered For Tuter-Ware Reunion

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    The Tuter-Ware family reunion was held on June 8, 2024, and was a wonderful event filled with lunch and visiting. Family members, ranging in age from 3 to 98, gathered together for the day to …

  • Long Live The Queen! Shoe Factory Reunion August 10

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    In 1956, the Windsor International Shoe Factory celebrated the 25th anniversary of its opening by having a big celebration. Chosen to reign over the festivities was Bercha Mae Flippin, a factory …

  • Emancipation Celebration Makes A BIG Splash At Northside Park

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    In 1987, three sisters, Teresa Steward, Rita White and Gwen Thomas, started organizing Emancipation Celebrations on the first weekend in August in their neighborhood park. The celebrations featured …

  • Henry County Voters Cast Their Ballots Amid Heated Primary Races

    Thursday, August 8, 2024

    The basis of American democracy is that we pick our leaders. Though obviously paramount, the most important outcome of any election is not necessarily who wins or loses, but that votes are counted …

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  • Cole Camp Bluebirds Celebrate 20 Years On Football Gridiron

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Let's go back to the year 2005. The Cole Camp Bluebirds are playing their very first varsity football game on September 6, on the road at Osceola. They have 47 players and freshman Garrett Gilbert is …

  • Golfers Raise Big Bucks For Cole Camp R-I At Tournament

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    The 27th Annual Cole Camp R-I Educational Foundation Golf Tournament and Benefit Auction was held on July 21, 2024, at Triple Creek Golf Course. Forty-four golfers competed for prizes. …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Sheriff’s Report 7/29/24 to 8/4/24 Dwaine A Johnson of Warsaw, MO, was sentenced on 7-29-24 to 36 hours in the Benton County Detention Facility. Subject completed his sentence and was …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Ham, Cheddar & Potato Gratin It’s warm and luscious, a casserole that has morphed over the years into a simple, quick dinner I make all the time. Butter for greasing dish 1 cup …

  • Elks Members Host Adults With Disabilities Bowling Party At Jester's

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    BENTON COUNTY ELKS #2783 recently partnered with The Center for Human Services and Jesters Bowling Center to provide a fun filled afternoon for over 60 clients from the workshop. They enjoyed a …

  • Shriners Give Back To Cancer Fund

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    THe Warsaw Shrine Club recently contributed $500.00 to the Benton County Cancer Fund. At the presentation were, 1st row: Beverly Henning, Barbara Metscher President and Steve Elliott Warsaw Shrine …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Marissa Cornine

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    NAME: Marissa Cornine BIRTHPLACE: Sedalia YEARS IN WARSAW: Less than 2 months FAMILY: 2 year old Saint Bernard doggo, Anna Marie THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN WARSAW IS: I have …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    The Fristoe area has had "decent" weather this past week and have had a couple evenings with rain but rain is needed for awhile and then dry out and get back on that hay baling. The area is just …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the lodge”: August 7, Make your own Pizza, 10”, $8, Add your own toppings, 4 minutes to bake August …

  • Nancy Lee Constance Niess

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Nancy Lee Constance Niess, beautiful and loving wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away July 29, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri after a brief illness. Born October 13, 1935 to Gladys and Theodore …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    From The Pastor's Desk Chapters We spend our years as a tale that is told. The days of our years are three score and ten and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    A Pillow So Soft There was a time when a handshake and a man’s word were the only things required “to seal the deal.” There was no need for lawyers and written contracts. Almost …

  • Saga Of Sagrada Bridge Lives On In Benton County Lore

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    In a casual conversation this past week a gentleman shared he was disconcerted because he could not recall who had asked to borrow an album of photos and recorded history about his wife’s …

  • Short Stories

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Ancient of Days As one reads through the Bible we come in contact with phrases that arouse us to thought. One such term is Ancient of Days. What is God talking about? Could he actually be …

  • A Message From The Mayor

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Update on Street Repairs: Spring Street is now open to through traffic. We are sorry it took so long to repair but there were several things that affected project. First of all, the abnormally …

  • Childcare To Be Offered Through St. Paul's In Cole Camp

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    As any working parent with young children knows, quality Daycare is difficult to find. St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp has been aware of the issue for quite some time and has sought …

  • Howard, Oelrichs Awarded Memorial Scholarships From Gerken Family

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Two recent Cole Camp High School graduates were awarded the 2024 Josephine & Edgar Gerken Memorial Scholarships. The scholarship fund was established by numerous nieces and a nephew of Jo & …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Wasn’t it a beautiful weekend? Should be more to come as we enter late summer. At least I hope so. JWB came down for a visit on Saturday and we took a drive around Warsaw. It’s always …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    The movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious — and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite patterns that consistently repeat themselves. As an investor, how …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    How regularly do you vote? I don't miss one; never have. -Regina Ghan I try to not miss many. -Johnnie Sportsman I vote every time. I've only missed one, and that's because I …

  • Warsaw R-IX Reports Big Success For Summer School Program

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on July 17 to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Here are the key highlights from the meeting: Summer School …

  • Cole Camp R-I Readies For Year With Update On Building Project

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    The Cole Camp School Board met in regular session Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 PM. The regular meeting began following a work session with the city council in a face-to-face conversation regarding the …

  • Cole Camp Schools Announce Guidelines For Free And Reduced Meals In 2024-25

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    Cole Camp R-1 School announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the …

  • Cole Camp Fair Queen Contest Is Fast Approaching

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    It is that time of year again when summer is coming to an end and the Cole Camp Fair is right around the corner. This means that it is time to start preparing for the Fair Queen Contest. The …

  • Cole Camp FD In Process Of Remodeling Building For New Training, Meeting Center

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    During 2024 the Cole Camp Fire Department has been actively refurbishing what they refer to as the upper building to be used as a meeting/training center. The structure is located on what was once …

  • Applications Now Being Accepted For 2024 Benton County PHIL Grants

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    In 2023 three deserving non-profit organizations received a total of $50,000 from the Benton County PHIL (Philanthropic Hometown Input Leaders). With the help of the Patterson Family Foundation we …

  • $6.3M Building Project Now Complete At Lincoln R-2

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    On August 23, 2023 school began for the year and finished in ongoing construction work. Construction had begun in February and was slated for completion by August 2024, in time for the 2024-25 school …

  • A Nichols Worth Of Nature

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    The cartoon character, Woody Woodpecker, is loosely based on the pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pilectus) which is common in our area. It is the largest woodpecker in North America and the third …

  • EPA's Lead Pipe Rule Could Bring High Cost

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    www.bing.com reports that although the use of lead in house paint and water pipes has long been banned in the U.S., there is still plenty of it around—in old lead pipes and old houses—and …

  • Big Acts Brought Heat To Smokin' H-O-T Harborfest

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    A venture into the heart of Drake Harbor on Saturday, the first welcoming sensation wasn't merely the sight of the bustling crowd or the vibrant views of the Osage River. It was the rich, smoky …

  • Benton County Voters Sweep Sheriff Knox Back Into Office

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    As Benton County stands at the crossroads of change, tonight's election is more than a vote—it's a decision on the future direction of our community. Some of the races and issues on our …