Month: June

SN wins safe driving award

South Nodaway High School was one of three high schools in Northwest Missouri to win $500 in the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety’s safe driving contest “It Only Takes One.” Students from SN’s safe driving committee were Jordan Murphy, Cade Henggeler, Haley Nielson, Taylar Freemyer, Emily Skoglund, Tanner Davis and Selicity Thuman. Not pictured: Payton

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Customer service is the mainstay at Maryville Outdoor

By Kathryn Rice Maryville Outdoor is the Country Clipper lawn mower’s line top US dealer for the last five years; an achievement acquired by the business having the highest volume of lawn mower sales. “It’s John,” said Sara Mundorf, co-owner, attributing their success to her husband. “He takes care of our customers.” John and Sara

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Hazard team places second

The St. Joseph Hazard Softball team Division 16 placed second in the Hawaiian Hitfest 16A tournament on June 3-4 held at the Mid-America West Sports Complex, Shawnee Mission, KS. Members of the team are in front: Alan Adkison, Madisyn Gerhardt, Jackie Cox, Whitnea Scanlan; back: Keylee Buxton, Jacklyn Hersh, Dezmen Duncan, Jade Kass, Natalie Keller

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Twisters end 1st season

The Twisters under age 11 girls soccer team ended their 2016-2017 season. The team was formed this year. They competed in the Kansas City Metro League as well as played in tournaments. Their 2016 fall record ended with seven wins, zero losses and one tie, placing them in first place in the fall league. The

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Alexander marks 60 years at MTE Office Center

By Christina Rice Bryan Alexander celebrated his 60th year of service to MTE Office Center this spring. He began working for the company in 1957, the summer before his junior year of high school, and has stayed with the company ever since. “It’s a good place to work, good employees. Maryville is a good place

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Second Stage to hold auditions

Second Stage, an extension of Maryville Young Players (MYP), will be holding auditions for a community theatre performance this coming weekend. “Hello, Dolly!” is a romantic comedy following the adventures of Dolly Gallagher, a turn-of-the-century matchmaker and a woman who arranges things. The play will include auditioned parts and a chorus and is open to

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George Gayler

George R. Gayler, 95, Maryville, died at his home Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Services are pending at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

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Marilyn Mutti

Marilyn Mutti, 84, Pella, IA, died Saturday, June 10, 2017. Services are pending with Garden Chapel Funeral Home, Pella, IA.

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Geography with Goudge

Since 1950, the College World Series (CWS) has been held in Omaha, NE. Mapping the champions from the past 40 years indicates, the further south a team is located, the greater their chances of winning the series. LSU leads the list with six titles, followed by Cal. St. Fullerton, and Miami, FL, with four titles

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Camp Quality is underway for children with cancer

The 32nd annual Camp Quality started with cheers and applause as the campers came off the buses on June 11. The theme this year was “Camp Quality in the Movies” and Jan Moutray, Barnard, was part of the paparazzi taking photos of the campers and companions. This is Moutray’s 29th year for volunteering at the

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