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Elks Bolster Food Pantry Amid Mounting Demand

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 9:16am

Every year in June, a fundraiser for the Benton County Food Pantry begins with a Channel Hop/Poker Run that provides a lot of fun and at the same time it raises money needed to help feed Benton County residents. This year’s Annual Channel Hop was held June 27 and sponsored by the Benton County Elk’s Lodge 2783. Hosts and organizers for the event on water were Jim and Dianne Kolb, owners of BuckNaked Restaurant, Bar & Marina.

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Cole Camp Fair Brought Food, Fun And Normalcy

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 9:14am

Despite the difficulties of the COVID virus which has canceled many area events, hundreds of visitors lined the streets of Cole Camp as they joined together to celebrate the one hundred and fourth anniversary of the Cole Camp Fair this past weekend.

While a few of the events were canceled or scaled back, the floats, antique cars and other favorites were part of the annual event.

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Rodeo Rides On!

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:29am

Despite the Pandemic and a change in date, the Twenty-ninth Annual Benton County Rodeo sponsored by the Shawnee Masonic Lodge #653 went off without a hitch on September 4 and 5.

Madi Glor of Cross Timbers was crowned the Benton County Rodeo Queen on Saturday night. Savanna Winkler of Lincoln was crowned Princess and Daylen Winkler of Lincoln was crowned as the Little Miss of the Rodeo. Both Winkler girls were also the scholarship winners of $200 each for selling the most rodeo tickets.

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Bothwell Foundation Steps Up With Masks For Schools

Published by admin on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 2:01pm

Warsaw, Lincoln and Cole Camp public schools have recently received white, three-ply masks for students and staff with embroidered school logos in school colors. This important safety gear, that also promotes school spirit, was donated by the Bothwell Foundation after it received a community donation and a grant from Katy Trail.

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A New Doctor For Katy Trail

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 11:17am

After treating patients for 30 years in Bolivar, Dr. Jeff Tedrow has settled into a new position as a Family Practice doctor at Katy Trail. He made the move to the Benton County area last October, to be near family and the lake.

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Anheuser-Busch Lends A Hand With Plenty Of H20

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 11:48am

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Eagle Scout Project A Help For Health Dept.

Published by admin on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 7:06am

When Mason Anderson, 13, and a member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 34, was trying to decide on his Eagle Scout project, his mom, Jeany Carter, suggested that he do something to beautify the front of the Health Department. Carter works at the Health Department, and Mason liked her suggestion. With the help of other scouts, he was able to do zero-scaping in front of the Health Department’s front entrance on Saturday morning, July 18. Rocks and paving stones now make an attractive, low-water arrangement.