Society

Museum Re-Fueled With New Exhibits For Summer

Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:08am
The 2019 season at the Benton County Museum began in April and will run through October. Two new special exhibits are featured this season. The first is Dr. Guss Salley, Warsaw physician for over 40 years, who also served as Warsaw mayor and Missouri State Representative. The second exhibit is entitled “Lincoln, MO 150 Years.”

Summer Reading Masterpiece In The Works

Published by admin on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:06pm
Free summer fun for kids begins at the Warsaw Branch of the Boonslick Regional Library (BRL) begins on June 1 and runs until July 31. Dual programs will take place during this time frame including one for those ages 2 through 11, and a second one for teens 12 through 18 years. Prizes will be given for every reading slip returned and there is no limit. Each reading slip turned in will also be entered in contests for gift cards and bags of books. Each age group will also be offered weekly programs, demonstrations, and an End of Summer Party.

Warm House Fashions Heat Up The Runway

Published by admin on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:50am
About 60 people participated in the Spring Fling Fashion Show on May 2, at the Warsaw Senior Center. It was coordinated by volunteers at the Warm House and Senior Center, and most of the models were volunteers and employees from those organizations. They modeled a variety of formal and casual ensembles, provided by the Warm House, that were on sale for as little as $1 an item. Proceeds from this fundraiser are being divided between the two sponsors.

Wine Stroll Draws Large Festive Crowd

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:04pm
The Eighth Annual Benton County Community Foundation (BCCF) Wine Stroll delighted an estimated 900 to 1,000 people on a sunny and windy Saturday afternoon, April 27. There were 22 wineries and breweries represented, all located at outdoor stops around Warsaw. A variety of food and drink was for sale, and complimentary water was also available.

Live Theatre Comes Alive Close To Home

Published by admin on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 7:44am
Live theater is an entertaining cultural activity that sparks our imagination, and allows an opportunity to connect with and have a better understanding of humanity. Whether a play or musical is a formal indoor affair, or is presented outdoors to an audience seated on blankets, it is a nice break from routine and can be a barrel of laughs. Local venues usually offer lower ticket prices than large theaters, and provide a place for community people of all ages to try out their talents. There are quite a few places to enjoy live theater in Benton and surrounding counties.

R-IX South Carnival Is A Blend Of Family Fun And Fundraising

Published by admin on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 2:59pm
South School Elementary held its annual carnival on Saturday, April 13, from 11 AM to 2 PM. The South School PTO organized the event with help from students, parents, teachers, staff and local businesses providing fun and social interaction, as well as raising funds to be used for school expenses that are outside the school budget. The South Elementary PTO organized the carnival, with President Ashley Palmer in charge. She has helped organized it for seven years, but this is her first year in a leadership position.

Family Feud Helps Warsaw Wrestler's Dream Come True

Published by admin on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 8:34am
Warsaw’s Chamber of Commerce entertained about 125 people at a live Family Feud Dinner and Show on Saturday evening, April 6, at the Warsaw Community Building. Food was served at 5 PM, and the show began at 6 PM. Eight Family Feud teams of five persons each paid $50 to compete for a $200 prize. The audience paid $7 a person to eat a barbeque dinner and watch the show. Dave Stubblefield’s Contracting team won the Family Feud game during the last round of competition against the Rolling Perfection team.

Pubs And Poker Is A Winning Hand

Published by admin on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 11:25am
Warsaw’s Main Street was a hot spot on Saturday evening, March 30, as crowds enjoyed the first Pubs and Poker event in the city. About 100 people registered for the fun night out that was a fund raiser by the Benton County Tourism and Recreation for marketing efforts and the promotion of tourism. 

Photographers Get Creative With Contest

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 9:43am
Artistic, framed, color photos of scenic beauty on and around Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park were on display in the Forbes meeting room on March 23, drawing close scrutiny from landowners and guests as they voted for the best four in each of two categories. There were a total of 31 entries in the Sixth Annual Photo Contest, taken by talented landowner photographers with an eye for the beauties of nature. The majority of photos were close ups of birds, and other local animals in their natural habitats, as well as forested landscapes.

Tools Of The Trade Exhibit Makes Culinary Fan A Winner

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 9:57am
The Boonslick Regional Library branch in Warsaw makes learning fun with reading programs, special events, displays, contests and more. Valerie Fauquier won a recent contest at the library related to a Tools of My Trade display of unusual cooking items on loan from Lonnie Taylor. Fauquier’s prize was a year’s subscription to the Benton County Enterprise.