By Beverly Clinkingbeard Don Whitehill, of rural Elmo, is a collector of sorts; he probably hasn’t seen an old tractor he doesn’t like. Tucked away in farmyard sheds are 41 tractors, though the day I visited there were only 40 because one was visiting the repair shop. Assuming this documentation is somewhat accurate, the collection
4-H youth and others will be able to take part in a SPIN Beekeeping 4-H Club. Beekeeper Erin Mullins will teach the class from 1 to 2:30 pm, Saturdays on January 25, February 22, March 21, April 4, May 16 and June 27 at the Wilcox United Methodist church, 22413 Galaxy Road, Maryville. The classes
Flu activity is currently widespread throughout Missouri. 11,171 cases of influenza have been reported in Missouri so far. Eleven people have died from influenza-associated illness this season. Nationally, influenza activity remains high, and forecasts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that it will remain elevated for several more weeks. As of
The Nodaway County Ambulance board discussed ice rescue equipment during their regular meeting January 18. In December, the department participated in an ice rescue in an area pond. During the rescue, they discovered one of the rescue suits has a hole in it. Fire Chief Phil Rickabaugh, who serves on the ambulance board, will check
The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will hold the following activities: • Preschool Storytime, “Popcorn and Pajama Party,” for ages two to six with older and younger siblings welcomed, 5:30 to 6:30 pm. • Morning Toddler Storytime, 9:45 am, Thursday, January 23. • Adult Computer Assistance, by appointment, 4 to 6 pm,
The Pickering Christian Church is conducting an outreach mission. Free bread and sweets may be picked up from 2 to 4 pm, Monday, January 20 at the east basement door.
The Masonic Lodge Nodaway 470 will meet at 7:30 pm, Monday, January 20 at the lodge in Maryville.
Eugene Field Elementary fourth grader, Beckett Kendrick, wanted to give his classmate, Emmet, the opportunity to compete as a Special Olympics (SO) athlete in basketball. Beckett, son of Tiffany and Matt Kendrick, Maryville, has volunteered to be a unified player with the under-12 3-on-3 basketball team. “I think they should get to play other sports
Mozingo Lake is currently experiencing a bloom of cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, are capable of producing cyanotoxins. The City of Maryville, with guidance from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), has conducted multiple tests with no detection of cyanotoxins to date. As a precaution, due to the chance of toxins developing, Maryville
By Kathryn Rice The importance of donating blood during National Blood Donor Month in January is illustrated by the Clayton family of Burlington Jct. Jocelyn, the daughter of John and Lani Clayton, was born prematurely. Lani had been to the doctor for a normal pregnancy checkup two weeks prior and everything was fine. Shortly afterward,
