Society

Roellig Receives Big Recognition

Published by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 2:37pm
Warsaw High School math teacher Jowell Roellig was honored as the Missouri Rural Educator of the Year by the Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE) at their annual meeting on October 22 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Osage Beach.
“I was honored and humbled by the award,” said Roellig.  “When Dr. Poyser, Christian Meier, Danny Morrison and Cody Wright came to my room together, I wondered what I could have done.  But then Dr. Poyser read the award to me and I was speechless.”

Christmas Programs Adapt To New Normal

Published by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 2:36pm
“Holiday celebrations will be a little different, but no less merry and bright in Warsaw this season,” City Clerk Jessica Kendall said. “From November 25 until just after the New Year people who visit Drake Harbor will notice more than the usual number of Christmas lights, making walks there brighter than ever!”

Pandemic Puts A New Twist On Thanksgiving

Published by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 2:35pm
Thanksgiving is usually a time when families gather together to visit and eat a huge meal; however, this year with COVID-19 cases on the rise many celebrations may look much different.
Warsaw resident Maureen Lane said that she had thought about just staying at home alone since both of her daughters were out of town.  “My dear church friends Cynthia and Dave Bolinger invited me to their home for dinner on Thursday and I accepted,” said Lane. “It will be a small gathering and we will be following safety measures.”

City Employees, Holiday Heroes Keeping Things Merry & Bright

Published by admin on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:39am
Thanksgiving and Christmas this year are coming again soon to Benton County. City park and recreation departments are busy doing all they can to make the season bright.
Employees in vehicles bearing city logos are working around town to put up Christmas decorations, keep the parks safe and clean, and city grounds mowed and maintained.
Cole Camp, Lincoln and Warsaw cities, in joint efforts with their local chambers of commerce, have scheduled holiday events to uplift and inspire kids and adults, beginning this month. 

Virtual Art Walk Brings Pizzazz To Benton County

Published by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 9:45am
The first Benton County Virtual Art Show opened to the public on September 19 at https://www.bentoncountyarts.com. It was hosted by Benton County Tourism and Recreation, MU Extension in Benton County, and Dina Kowal Creative. Viewers were allowed to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award during the first two weeks of the event, and Linda Hoover judged the artwork for three other award categories. 

Creepy, Cooky World Opens On WHS Stage

Published by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:58pm
The Warsaw High School Music and Drama departments will present “The Addams Family Musical” on the WHS stage on November 7 and 8.

DNA Test Brings On A Big Surprise

Published by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:57pm

 Peggy Gulatto, 89, recently became curious about health histories of members of her family tree, so she went online to 23 and Me to get a DNA testing kit.  She was greatly surprised and excited when she got her DNA report and found that her best friend for the past 23 years was actually her third cousin. Neither one of the two friends had any idea that they were related. 

Heritage Brought Crafts And Glimpse Of Normal

Published by admin on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 11:40am
Planners of the 2020 Heritage Days were happy with the enthusiastic crowds that turned out for the event which took place on October 17 and 18. There were more crowds than expected, and fewer vendors, but more room for social distancing, and plenty of new vendors and crafts.
Carmen Mantonya, who works at Hawthorn Bank in Warsaw, went to Drake Harbor on Saturday afternoon and said that Heritage Days was a nice release from everything having to do with COVID-19.

Pickleball Gains Rapid Popularity

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:37pm
Pickleball for all skill levels is offered free of charge at the Warsaw Community Center, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Barbara Zillner, of Warsaw, has been facilitating these games for several weeks, and was using tennis courts when the weather was nice. However, now that there is more of a chance for cold weather, the games have been switched indoors to the Community Center gym floor where she has been marking the 20 by 44 foot pickleball court lines. When warm weather returns games will be scheduled outside.

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.