January 11, 2024

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In this issue

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, January 10

    Well, the President gave his first campaign speech for the 2024 election. It was all about January 6 and The Donald. Uncle Joe said January 6, 2020 at the Capitol was a “Dagger at the heart of …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, January 10

    Did you stay up and watch the ball drop on New Year's? No, we were in bed by 10 pm. -Lori Tritz I have 5 muchkins.  I don't stay up that late any night! -Allie Hudgins …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Stacey Gennesse

    Wednesday, January 10

    NAME: Stacey Gennesse. Birthplace: Kansas City. Years in Clinton: I live outside of Clinton and have been here for 7 years. Family: 2 kids and a fiancee. The best thing about …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, January 10

    David Lee, Joyce Carr and Mark Dawson at the Clinton Chamber would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. They would like to thank Adam Cummings (American Family Insurance) for his …

  • GVMH Announces January's Employee Of The Month

    Wednesday, January 10

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Joshua Haynes is the January Employee of the Month. Haynes has been an employee of GVMH since 2019 and works as a Systems …

  • GVMH Opens Bourland Radiation Oncology Center

    Wednesday, January 10

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that the Dr. James and JoAnn Bourland Radiation Oncology Center is open and seeing patients. With the addition of the Bourland …

  • HCMF Looking For Sponsors For The Big Purple Party

    Wednesday, January 10

    Henry County Memory Fund was founded in 2014 to help people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The fund was established to assist caregivers by paying for items such as prescriptions, durable …

  • Sandra L. Huey

    Wednesday, January 10

    Sandra L. Huey, 79, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Warsaw Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, Mo. She was born August 3, 1944 in Atchison, Kansas, …

  • Cathy L. Blackaby

    Wednesday, January 10

    Cathy L. Blackaby, age 69, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Friday October 20, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. Cathy L. Blackaby was born …

  • Jeffery "Jeff" Alan Simonsen

    Wednesday, January 10

    Jeffery Alan “Jeff” Simonsen, age 79, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home in Calhoun, Missouri. Jeff was born October 12, 1944, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Ted and …

  • Robert "Bob" A. Brock

    Wednesday, January 10

    Robert (Bob) A. Brock passed away Dec 15, 2023 at Clinton Healthcare. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home in Clinton, MO. Bob was born June 21, 1937 in …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, January 10

    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 …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, January 10

    January 3, 2024 River of Life Fellowship, 2nd and Vernon Streets in Rockville, will host a Deliverance Seminar the weekend of January 13 - 14. They will have a meeting at 3:00 p.m. with Steve …

  • Lady Cards Ride Win Streak, Roll Past Lexington, Odessa

    Wednesday, January 10

    The Lady Cardinals made easy work of the Lexington Minutewomen on Thursday night, easily dispatching the Lexington group by a final of 57-34. Clinton got out to a fast start, never looked back and …

  • Golder, Switzer, Dubina All Make Podium For Cards Wrestling At Butler Invite

    Wednesday, January 10

    106 Evan Dubina (8-8) placed 4th and scored 19.0 team points. Round 1 - Evan Dubina (Clinton) 8-8 won by fall over Jaxon Combs (Adrian) 1-9 (Fall 2:57) Round 2 - Athan Briggs (Father Tolton Regional …

  • Community Discussion To Be Held On Tuesday

    Wednesday, January 10

    Ever wonder why people of different racial or ethnic backgrounds live in separate communities in the U.S.? Or why most of our close friends share our race or ethnicity? Barbara Sellars and John …

  • DAV #67 Meeting Reminder

    Wednesday, January 10

    Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #67 Butler, Missouri invites all Disabled Veterans to attend our monthly meeting. The chapter meets the third Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Bates County Museum …

  • SFCC To Close For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    Wednesday, January 10

    All State Fair Community College campus locations (Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Eldon, Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks, Lincoln, Warsaw, and Whiteman Air Force Base) will close Jan. 15 in …

  • UCM Announces Two Spring Exhibitions, Creative Workshops

    Wednesday, January 10

    The University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design rings in the new year with two exhibitions and two creative workshops, one for kids and one for grownups. All of these exhibits and …

  • "Remember The Dance" Returns For Benefit Performance At UCM

    Wednesday, January 10

    University of Central Missouri UCM Theatre and Dance will once again perform its original dance play, “Remember the Dance,” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at the James L. Highlander …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, January 10

    Do You Know About Prayer Angels? The Prayer Angel was talking to God. Prayer Angels are the largest of the angels. They must be big and strong to protect those who pray from the evil one. If there is …

  • Chamber Director Asks City Council For Feedback

    Wednesday, January 10

    The Clinton City Council met in open session, January 2, at City Hall. All members of the council were present. Following roll call and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, the previous …

  • Fly Tying Classes Fight Winter Blues

    Wednesday, January 10

    As winter’s cold and shorter days close in, there’s respite. The Missouri Department of Conservation is once again offering free fly-tying classes, a way to be fishing oriented when being …

  • Mother-Daughter Duo Helps Solve Family Mysteries

    Wednesday, January 10

    Many mothers and grown daughters like to spend time together, meeting for a day out of shopping and lunch, to visit a museum or go to a movie. Elaine Moore and Becky Mullen share a mutual interest in …

  • The War Of The Roses: Holidays Keep Florist Hopping

    Wednesday, January 10

    On Christmas Eve, Scott Brooks worked all morning and into the afternoon, making his last delivery at 2:36 p.m. in Windsor. He took Christmas Day off, but on Dec. 26, he was back in his shop, getting …

  • Ladycats Win Big Over Hermitage On Night Made For Lovely

    Wednesday, January 10

    Rural America shined through last Thursday night when the Warsaw Ladycats traveled just south to Hermitage to take on the Lady Hornets, but the hosts made the evening about more than just a …

  • Warsaw Reeling After Loss To St. Paul Lutheran

    Wednesday, January 10

    The Warsaw boys are in search of a much needed win after dropping their seventh in a row in a home loss to St. Paul Lutheran on Friday night, 65-33. The visiting Saints led 20-9 after one and …

  • Harvath, Boone Win At Butler; Murrell, Reinertsen, Schierholz Also Make Podium For 'Cats

    Wednesday, January 10

    The Wildcats competed at the Butler Wrestling Invitational on Saturday and had their best team finish of the season, ending the day in 4th place. "We're seeing continued growth up and down the …

  • Cardinals Split With Skyline In Close Games

    Wednesday, January 10

    The Lincoln JV won a thriller over Skyline, 34-31 on Tuesday night. That set the stage for the varsity contest in which Skyline won in overtime, 57-53. Skyline's 5'7" sophomore Aiden Meade …

  • Bluebirds Win Ugly Game At Stover Tournament

    Wednesday, January 10

    (6) Cole Camp defeated (2) Boonville 52-40 in the Stover Tournament on Wednesday night and it was closer than the final score would indicate. Free throw shooting extended the margin in an physically …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, January 10

    Sheriff’s Report 1/1/2024-1/7/24 Julian Thomas Yeomans of Prairie Village, KS was arrested on 1-1-24 for Failure to Equip Vehicle with 2 Working Headlamps, Possess Illegal Weapon and …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Brett Bryant

    Wednesday, January 10

    NAME: Brett Bryant BIRTHPLACE: Nuremburg, Germany YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 25 years FAMILY: Wife, Sandra; Son, Mateo; Dogs; Velma, Max, Tito, Maya, Luna, Dozer, Luca and Kleo THE …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, January 10

    I was just informed by my younger cousins that my recipes are retro. My book on 365 Snacks, Hors D’Oeuvres & Appetizers was published in the early 1990’s so I guess I am. However, …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, January 10

    The Fristoe area has had winter weather this week and it sounds like the forecast is saying it is continuing this way for the coming week! The Fristoe area sends condolences to our friend Gary …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, January 10

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge.” -January 19, International Night-Irish, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, $12.00 buffet - January 24, Tenderloin Sandwich/Dinner, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, …

  • Extension Office Announces Ballot Locations

    Wednesday, January 10

    The names of 8 persons will be on the January ballot for election of Benton County University of Missouri Extension Council members. Council Chairman Caitlin Dill said 8 county residents will be …

  • Norma Jean Wright

    Wednesday, January 10

    Norma Jean Wright, age 81, formerly of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on January 4, 2024, at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. She was born on March 30, 1942, in Salina, …

  • Rick Washburn

    Wednesday, January 10

    Rick Washburn, age 65, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on March 8, 1958 in Brighton, Colorado. …

  • Evalene Shinn

    Wednesday, January 10

    Ina Evalene Shinn, age 89, of Osceola, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born on July 4, 1934, in Fristoe, Missouri, the daughter of Loyd and Ina (Breshears) Tucker. …

  • Paul Leon Midgett

    Wednesday, January 10

    Paul Leon Midgett was born November 7, 1932 in Bonne Terre, Missouri and departed this life on December 29, 2023 at Baptist Homes of Missouri in Independence, at the age of 91 years, 1 month and 22 …

  • Eloise Colleen Holtzclaw

    Wednesday, January 10

    Eloise Colleen Holtzclaw, 88, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away on December 30, 2023. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, January 10

    Well, the President gave his first campaign speech for the 2024 election. It was all about January 6 and The Donald. Uncle Joe said January 6, 2020, at the Capitol was a “Dagger at the heart of …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, January 10

    When you plan to retire at a certain age, you can follow a strategy that incorporates your investment moves, your health insurance and other factors. But what happens if you’re forced to retire …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, January 10

    What is the last good movie that you saw? Definitely "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes"! -Aubrie McRoberts The new trolls movie; "Trolls Band Together". …

  • Warsaw Airport Is Profitable, Administrator Says

    Wednesday, January 10

    At a time when success is not guaranteed to every for-profit business and perhaps even less so for a city-funded business, it is pleasant to hear comments such as those made by Warsaw City …

  • Warsaw Senior Center Brings Comfort & Food

    Wednesday, January 10

    The Older Americans Act (OAA), signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 (amended in 2020), was in response to concerns of policymakers about a lack of community social services for …

  • Local Elections Loom: Who Will Be On The 2024 Ballot

    Wednesday, January 10

    Last month the Benton County Enterprise reported on filings for mayor, aldermen and alderwomen in the county. The filing deadline for the April 2, 2024, Primary Election ended on December 26 with a …

  • Winter Is In Full Swing! Benton County Has A Host Of Activities To Beat The Blues

    Wednesday, January 10

    Christmas is over, the New Year celebration has come to an end and now the long, cold winter stretches on with nothing to do. How can one fill those long, cold days of winter? For those who have …

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