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Corps Shuts Down Courtesy Docks For Winter

Published by admin on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 2:04pm
Local resident Tom Williams was one of a couple of persons who called the Benton County Enterprise recently to ask for information about the closing of courtesy docks on Truman Lake, especially those for the handicapped. He said that he often uses the dock at Shawnee Bend because he is handicapped and needs to use the ramp provided for his wheelchair when he launches his boat.

Charity Brings Holiday Joy

Published by admin on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 2:03pm
The Warm House ended a successful year of serving the community by preparing 100 Christmas baskets and turkeys for thankful residents. They were handed out on Friday, December 14 with all the fixins for Christmas dinner plus extras. Shoppers at the Warm House Thrift store also benefitted from Christmas sales throughout December on décor, toys and clothing. This year’s funds for the baskets were provided from the Turkey-Trot, Faith Lutheran Church and the Salvation Army. 

Ho! Ho! Hurray! Christmas On The Harbor Is A Big Hit

Published by admin on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 2:02pm
Warsaw Main Street was a flurry of activity over the weekend as crowds filled the town for the many Christmas events sponsored by the City of Warsaw, the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and other local groups.
Starting the day off was Breakfast with Santa in the Warsaw Community Building sponsored by the Benton County Human Services Council.  Over 250 children and their parents were served biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. According to Warsaw Parks and Recreation Director Kylie McRoberts, all the breakfast entries were gone by 11.

Homeland Security Met With County Commissioners

Published by admin on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 1:00pm
 Homeland Security Region A. Planner, Debra Brackman, met with the Benton County Commission at their November 27 meeting to present Emergency Management Sub Award grant agreements for signatures.  These grants have been submitted by Emergency Management Director Mark Richerson and were approved by the Office of Homeland Security.
The Benton County Commissioner began preparation of the 2019 budget at their meeting.  Meetings will be held with elected officials and department heads to obtain budget requests.

Silver Sneakers Program Helps Shatter Stereotypes

Published by admin on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 12:58pm
Kay Wingfield, of Warsaw, is nearing her 70th birthday, and couldn’t be a better example of physical fitness. In a recent gym competition she bench pressed 55 pounds, squatted 100 pounds, and dead lifted 145 pounds. She is one of millions of people in the U.S. on Medicare Advantage who are participating in Silver Sneakers, a free fitness program for senior citizens.

Lunch Buddies Makes A Big Impact On Kids

Published by admin on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 12:56pm
Lunch Buddies is a mentoring program for children in North and South Elementary Schools who have lunch once a week with adult volunteers. The program was spearheaded by the Benton County Youth Coalition (BCYC) last year through leadership efforts of BCYC member, Pastor Chad Danfield, and North School Principal, Beth Love. The boosts of encouragement that volunteers give to their lunch buddies is having positive benefits in social and academic areas.

Extension Office To Move To Brady Annex

Published by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:24pm
MU Extension Council livestock specialist Gene Schmitz met with the Benton County Commission at their November 13 meeting to give an update on Extension Office activities for the third quarter. Discussion was also given to progress of renovations at the Brady Building Annex in anticipation of Extension Office personnel moving to this location.

Lorene Argie Killed In Vehicle Accident Near Sedalia

Published by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:24pm
Retired Warsaw High School English teacher was killed in a car crash on December 3 at 1:07 PM in Pettis County.
Myrtle Lorene Argie, 76, of Warsaw was riding in a vehicle with her husband George K. Argie, 86, when they were hit head on by a 2012 Dodge driven by Dolores R. Letourneau, 43, of Sedalia.
Letourneau was traveling north in the southbound lane of U. S. 65 south of Claycomb Road when she hit the Argie vehicle head on.  Both George Argie and Lorene Argie were wearing seatbelts. Letourneau was not wearing a seatbelt.

Giant, Record Class Walleye Brought In By Jason Reynolds

Published by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:21pm
Jason Reynolds, who owns Osage Bluff Marina and Motel, set out jug lines in late October and early November to catch fish so he would have some in the freezer for winter. He had checked his lines every morning and night for two weeks and only caught three or four fish that he could keep. However, his luck changed on November 5, when he caught a record-breaking Walleye that weighed six pounds and 14 ounces. It was his second record-breaking fish in two years.

Warsaw Sets Election Of Alderpersons

Published by admin on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 2:44pm
Under new business, Monday eve Nov. 19, Warsaw Alderpersons agreed to provide for a general election, in early 2019, of representatives from Wards 1, 2, 3. Filing starts at 8 AM Dec. 11.