On Monday, May 30th a Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Kahoka VFW Post 4342. Before the ceremony a light meal was served. The Kahoka VFW Post 4342 will be hosting a Flag retiring ceremony on Tuesday, June 14th. There will be a light meal served at 5 pm and the ceremony will start at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Over Memorial Day weekend the CCR-1 Marching Indians participated in the Indianapolis 500 parade. Before traveling to Indianapolis the band made a quick trip to Chicago for a few hours to sight see and visit Millennium Park , the “The Bean” and the Navy Pier to eat and shop. On Saturday the Marching Indians performed in the parade and on Sunday they were able to attend the Indianapolis 500. Photos courtesy of the CCR-1 Facebook page & the CC Marching Indians Indy 500 parade Facebook page.
Cristian and Emily Reyes are happy to be embarking on a new adventure as they have started Kaho Coffee Co. “Cristian and I met while we were in college in the Kansas City area. A lot of our first dates were spent exploring different coffee shops in Kansas City, and coffee has been something that we’ve grown to love together,” commented Emily. “We got married after college, and have lived in Kansas City for the past several years - working as baristas, pastors, and some other various jobs. We decided to move closer to our families in December, but really missed having good coffee nearby. So, we came up with the idea of Kaho.”
Kaho Coffee Co. will be set up in the Mac's Super Saver parking lot in Kahoka, Thursday-Friday, 7 am - 11 am and Saturday, 8 am - 1 pm during the summer. Photo by Bre Chamley
This past week Tim Bertram with Shelter Insurance donated 8 new patio chairs to the City of Kahoka Pool. Pictured above Tim Bertram with pool manager Kourtney Anderson.
The Miss Clark County organization and the
Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an open house/send off for
Miss Clark County Outstanding Teen - Abby Plenge;
Miss Clark County - Calissa Cormier;
Miss Northeast Missouri - Marissa Johnson; and
Miss Northeast Missouri Outstanding Teen - Camryn Crist
Who will be competing in the
Miss Missouri & Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen pageants next week June 15-18 at Mexico, Mo.
The open house will be held from 11 am to 1 pm this
Friday, June 10th in the park on the City of Kahoka square.
If raining the event will be moved to the
Sever Library in Kahoka.
Please be sure to stop by and wish the girls good luck and also get an autographed photo.
The 2022 Spring Break Princess Camp was held Monday, April 18th at the Clark County Middle School. Those participating enjoyed a fun day of pampering and activities with local titleholders from across Missouri. The day concluded with an on-stage showcase for parents.
Photo courtesy of Tisha Gregory - Owner/ Photographer - Country Creations Photography.
Congratulations to Brandon Kracht (Kahoka, MO) who signed a National Letter of Intent on Tuesday, April 19th, to continue his athletic and academic career at Truman State University, located in Kirksville, MO. The NCAA DII program earns the services of Kracht over a large variety of NCAA DII and NAIA programs. The 6’1” 165lb guard was a two-year starter for the Blazers and was an integral part in two consecutive Region 24 Championship game appearances. Brandon was named All Conference and All Region at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. He leaves as 7th all-time in three point field goals made in Trail Blazer history. He finished his sophomore campaign posting 14 points and 2.5 rebounds, while shooting 41% from the three point line, while making 101 3FG in 32 games played. Kracht is pictured above with his parents Dr. Ritchie & Sara Kracht.
2022 Clark County R-1 Prom 
Queen Grace Buschling & King Bryton Plenge
The Clark County Scholar Bowl Team hosted Father Tolton on Wednesday, April 20, in the State Quarter-finals match. Father Tolton was able to defeat Clark County to advance to the State Tournament. Clark County finished with 24 wins on the season and an Elite 8 appearance. Pictured above William Queen, Joe Wenger, Donald Anderson, Lucas James, Brody Waterman, Dane Brewer and Carson Clark. Not pictured Coach Mr. Reardon.
On Monday, April 11th, Flowers For You delivered a vase of flowers from the Kahoka State Bank for each of the residents at the Clark County Nursing Home. The flowers were beautifully decorated with Easter eggs and Easter ribbon. The residents loved them, a big Thank You, Kahoka State Bank for this generous donation.
There was a great turn out for the 13th annual Clark County Sheriff's Office Easter egg hunt that was held on Saturday. Clark County Sheriff Shawn Webster would like to say Thank You to the Clark County RCF for filling the 5000 plastic Easter eggs, the Willing Workers 4-H Club for helping put the eggs out for the kids to collect, the Kahoka Ice Cream Shoppe and Wayland Ice Cream Express for selling the 200 small ice cream cones at a discounted rate, and my staff for helping with this event!
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At The Museum - Paul Rowe Museum - What do those volunteers do in that museum?
What do we do while we are there? All our volunteers love history and especially Clark County history so it a joy to find and catalog any information for current and future residents. Paul Rowe Museum volunteers are scheduled to work according to their available time on Wednesdays or Fridays. We bring our calendars to the monthly meeting and fill in the afternoons that will work for us. The museum opens in March and is open to the public every Wednesday and Fridays from 1-4 pm and other times by appointment. It closes for the season the end of November.
Earlier this month the CCR-1 High School child development class hosted the K-2 IPLC kids to an egg hunt, crafts and some games. Each high school student was paired with a child to work one on one with.
On Wednesday, April 13th Clark County R-1 Senior Elizabeth Randall signed her Letter of Intent to continue her music career at Culver-Stockton College in Canton playing the trumpet. Elizabeth plans to pursue a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology at Culver-Stockton College. While at CCR-1 Elizabeth has been a member of the CCR-1 Marching Band, Cheerleading Squad, Student Council and been a manager for the baseball team. Pictured above is Elizabeth with her parents Roger & Gail Randall and CCR-1 Band Director Mr. Robert Dooley and Culver-Stockton College Marching Band Director Ryan Christian.
Students at Running Fox Elementary were excited to learn that Lewis County REC Cares Foundation has recently awarded them with matching funds to purchase new playground equipment. The student council had raised $2500 towards the project. Pictured above members of the Running Fox Student Council along with Mrs Nixon and Mrs. Daughtry student council advisors and Renee Kirchner with the Lewis Co. REC Cares Foundation.
2022 CCR-1 Courtwarming King, Queen & Attendants: Junior Attendants - Wyatt Randall and Allison Fox; Courtwarming Queen - Eleanor Cameron and Courtwarming King - Ryan Tweedy; Sophomore Attendants - Matthew Miller and Hanna Lapsley; Freshmen Attendants - Chayce Webster and Navaeh Stewart.
On Saturday, February 19th, Clark County R-1 School District honored Kelly “Winters” Campbell. Pictured above top left Jason Harper, CCR-1 High School Principal presenting Campbell with a plaque on behalf of the district. Pictured above top right Kelly Campbell with a few of her former players who were also in attendance for the basketball game & presentation.
As a player, Kelly led the Lady Indians to 3 Tri-Rivers Conference titles and 2 District titles. The 1983 graduate earned 1st Team Class 2A All-State recognition her senior year. Campbell served as head coach of the Lady Indians for 11 years. From 1991-1997, her teams won 6 consecutive undefeated Tri-Rivers Conference titles and 2 District titles. The 1994-1995 campaign saw her Lady Indians reach the Final Four and bring home the Class 2A 3rd Place trophy. Additionally, Kelly served the students of Clark County R-1 as a classroom teacher for 32 years. Clark County R-1 would like to Thank Kelly for all she has done to serve the children of Clark County.
Clark County Nursing Home Valentine’s Day King & Queen
The Clark County Nursing Home held their traditional Valentine Party and the crowning of the King and Queen on Monday, February 14th.
This years Clark County Nursing Home’s Valentine’s Day Queen is Dorothy Toops and the King is Dennis Horton. Congratulations to both.
National FFA Week - February 19th - 26th, 2022 - Pictured above the Clark County R-1 FFA Chapter.
The CCR-1 Drill & Dance team performed their couples routine on Saturday during halftime of the varsity girls basketball game.
This past week students at Black Hawk Elementary School had fun celebrating their 100th day at school. Every grade found unique ways to incorporate it into their day and the kids had a blast! Photos courtesy of the CCR-1 Facebook page.
CCR-1 High School held their annual “Pack the Place Pink” game on Tuesday, February 1st. The teams took on Palmyra in the contest. Students involved in basketball, cheerleading, drill and dance, pep band, along with students in the crowd, and members of the community filled the gym wearing pink to show support and help raise money for local cancer support. Pictured above the Lady Indians basketball team and pictured below the CCR-1 Cheerleaders.
The Silver Beaver award is a National award presented by the local Council. It is the top honor that they can bestow upon a volunteer. 2021 Class of Silver Beaver Recipients are:
Jamie Edmondson - Jamie is a long-time volunteer from Clark County. She has been involved with the Pack and Troop and has been very involved with the River Valley and Eagle Valley districts as well as numerous Council activities. She will receive this top honor at the Council Dinner on February 19, 2022.
Frank Arnold - A standard figure at Saukenauk Scout Reservation, Frank is the lead for the Campmaster Corps. He's been around since the dawn of the property and has helped guide it's success throughout the decades.
Michelle Meyer - Starting as a Tiger Den Leader, Michelle has jumped two feet into Scouting with her whole family with a Son in Troop 1 and a daughter in Pack 22. Michelle has been a part of the Council Philmont contingent that was rerouted to Colorado due to wild fires, has been a part of many Council and District run activities.
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Clark County Health Department is Heart Healthy in February. February is American Heart Month, and Feb. 4th was the Annual National Wear Red Day, drawing attention to cardiovascular disease. Pictured above the staff at the Clark County Health Department. The Clark County Health Department will be offering cholesterol screening at a reduced rate of $15.00 for the entire month of February in conjunction with Heart Month on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, call for an appointment. Cholesterol screening is available every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year for $20.00. You do need to be fasting for this test (no food or drink after midnight the night before).
CCR-1 Drill & Dance Team Hosts Dance Camp On January 27th the CCR-1 Drill & Dance held a dance camp night at Black Hawk Elementary School. Those in attendance had a fun evening of working with the high school drill and dance team and learning a routine that they performed at the varsity basketball games on Tuesday, February 1st.
On Sunday, January 9th the Harlem Wizards were in town to take on the Indian Dream Team at the CCR-1 High School. This event was hosted by the Running Fox Elementary School PTO.
During the evening those attending watched the Harlem Wizards take on the Indian Dream Team along with getting to meet and get autographs from some of the Wizard players. It was a fun filled evening for those in attendance.
The City of Kahoka Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Thursday, January 13th at 7 pm at City Hall. During the meeting the board appointed Kahoka resident Tony Anderson as the new City of Kahoka Mayor. Anderson was appointed to finish the term of the late Mayor Jerry Webber who passed away earlier this month.
Anna Lucille Logsdon was posthumously selected as Queen Isabellan for the St. Patrick Circle Daughters of Isabella for the State Convention in September, 2021. Anna was born in St. Patrick, Mo. on June 25, 1937 to Walter and Rosalind Uhlmeyer. She passed away on March 24, 2021. She married Larry Logsdon on June 6, 1959 and to this union 6 children were born. She was grandmother to 14, great-grandmother to 19, as well as 3 step-grandchildren and 1 step-great grandchild. Anna served at St. Patrick Postmaster from July 1971 to March 1983. She was a lifelong member of the Shrine of St. Patrick and had a deep faith in God. She joined the Daughters of Isabella in March, 1964, and was a member for 57 years. She served in several positions in the Circle for many years. She enjoyed gardening and especially liked to plant flowers. She was an avid baker and baked for her grandchildren, friends and neighbors. A plaque and a Blessed Mother holy water font, in honor of Anna, has been placed in the Shrine Rectory.
Almost 8 inches of snow accumulated in the area from Friday evening to Saturday morning.
Exchange Bank Of Northeast Missouri Announces Change In Leadership
Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri announced Paula J. Fox is retiring as President and CEO. She will be succeeded by Jed M. Wilson, who most recently served as Executive Vice President of Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri. Wilson officially took on his new duties January 12, 2022. However, to ensure a seamless transition, Fox will remain working until March 31, 2022, at which time she will retire from the day-to- day operations of the bank. Fox will retain her position as a director of the Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri. “This has been an extremely hard decision as I have served Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri for almost 49 years, but it is time to let my younger staff carry the torch and I have every confidence in them,” said Fox. “Over the years we have been cross training staff from the executive level down and I am leaving the bank in good hands and feel confident about the future of the bank.” Fox joined the Exchange Bank of Kahoka, as it was known in July 1973, as a loan secretary. During these years Fox began working closely with Patsy McLaughlin, learning all departments of the bank: compliance, regulatory reporting requirements, and worked as an assistant to the president. In December 1998, the bank was purchased by Lincoln County Bancorp in Troy, Missouri and the name changed to the present Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri. In February 2007, Fox accepted the position of President. During her time as president, Exchange Bank grew from $87 million to $207 million in assets and expanded to seven locations spanning five counties.
Earlier this month City of Kahoka police officer, Jacob Pittman had a young boy approach him to report his bike had been stolen. With help & donations from the community members and the Life Tabernacle Ministries, Officer Pittman and a few community members were able to deliver new bikes to the young man and his twin brother on Saturday to help them celebrate their birthdays. They were both very excited and appreciative of everyone who helped make this possible. The boys received bikes, helmets, locks, lights and much more.
Ellison Signs Letter of Intent To Participate in Track & Field At Western Illinois University
Clark County senior Alexis Ellison signed her national letter of intent to participate in track & field at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL on Thursday, January 6th.
"I chose WIU because when I went on my visit it felt like home to me. The people are so welcoming and it's very close to home,” commented Alexis. “I plan to major in Law Enforcement and they have one of the best Law Enforcement programs in the United States”.
Alexis has participated in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400 meter dashes at Clark County along with competing in the long jump during her high school career.
Pictured above Alexis Ellison with her parents Travis & Gena Ellison and Tammy & Mark Kelley along with siblings Dane Brewer and Abby Ellison. Also pictured with Alexis and her family is CCR-1 Track & Field Coaches Nicole Harper, Ethan Allen and Erin Hopp.
Photo by Ernie Burchett.
Bald Eagle Days changes locations for 2022
By Joe Benedict, City Editor Daily Gate City
In late September, the Keokuk Area Convention and Tourism Bureau held its annual Geode Fest in the parking lot of the First Christian Church. There was a great turnout for the event, so that got t organization to thinking about Bald Eagle Appreciation Days. Soon, the church officials had agreed that the 38th Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days could be held at their facility at 3476 Main St. Naturally, it won’t be in the parking lot, as the day the event will be there is Saturday, Jan. 15. This year’s event is two days, but only one will be at the First Christian Church in Keokuk, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The second day will be held at the Montrose Riverfront Landing in Montrose on Sunday, Jan. 16.
“It will give people a chance to go up the river and maybe get a little different perspective of the birds,” Kirk Brandenberger, executive director of the Keokuk Area Convention and Tourism Bureau said. Brandenberger said the church is a brighter, climate-controlled venue for the first day of the event. He said there is going to be plenty of room to have all the usual activities the event had at the River City Mall for the previous three decades.
Lady Indians Pink Wreath Raffle
Winner will be drawn at the
Pack the Place Pink Game
on February 1, 2022.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
Please contact a member of the
Lady Indians basketball team
to purchase a ticket.
The Clark County Scholar Bowl had a great day at the South Shelby Tournament on Saturday, January 8th. The team went 7-2 in their 9 matches, finishing in 3rd Place overall. Brody Waterman was named to the All-Tournament team. Pictured above team members: Donald Anderson, Dane Brewer, Joe Wenger, Brody Waterman, William Queen and Lucas James.
Kahoka State Bank Staff, with the help of lots of people in our communities, we were able to give out presents to 146 Angel Tree children. Every year we are amazed by the generous people that live in our County. Thank You to each of you for helping make Christmas a little better for so many children.
The new year has brought the first snowfall and cold temperatures to us here in Clark County. Many local churches canceled services on Sunday due to the drifting snow and dangerously cold windchills.
Friday, December 31st was Larry Mohr’s official last day as manager of Dollar General in Kahoka. Larry started with Dollar General in Canton and then transfered to Kahoka almost 25 years ago, when they opened a location here in Kahoka. “We started out at 150 West Main St. next to the square and was there for about 5 years before moving to the Old Fox Valley building out on the hwy. Then we built our current location and will have been here three years in March,” Larry stated. Larry plans to enjoy spending time with his family and getting see the country in his upcoming retirement. “We really have no set plans at this time. It will be nice just to not have a schedule for a little while. I love watching baseball & football games and hope to make it to a few games in person with family.” Larry commented. “I will miss the routine and our customers, but I felt like this would be a good time for me and my family to retire”. Current Dollar General employee, Kris Huston will take over as the new manager as the new year begins.
Recently Ball Volvo Truck & Tire Center in Kahoka presented Helping Hands of Clark County with a donation of $1000.00. Helping Hands of Clark County is a 501c3 non-profit organization that distributes food once a month to Clark County residents only. Pictured above Carla Ball of Ball Volvo Truck & Tire Center presenting Nancie Holmes and Sherri Brunk from Helping Hands of Clark County with the donation.
Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot 12-13 year old Free Throw contest winners at the Middle School. Pictured above Grace Parker and Corrick Hunziker. They will advance to Keokuk January 8th for District Competition.
Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Free Throw contest winners at Running Fox Elementary School. Pictured above Weston Davis, 5th grade; Mac Schulte 3rd grade; Tinley Holsted 3rd grade; Chloe Shatley 5th grade. They will advance to Keokuk January 8th for District Competition.
The Clark County Food Pantry Volunteers have been "working overtime" to get everything ready for the distribution of Thanksgiving Baskets this year. On Monday volunteers met at the Kahoka Christian Church for the distribution. After an individual received their items at the church, they were able to go to Mac’s Super Saver to pick up their turkey. Pictured above are a few of the volunteers who helped in this years distribution.
Clark County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Recently Honored Outstanding Teacher/Good Citizen/Youth Citizenship
The Clark County Chapter NSDAR was proud to recognize Clark County R-I's 2021 Youth Citizenship, Good Citizen, and Outstanding American History Teacher at a ceremony held Saturday, November 13th at the NE Sever Library.
The 2021 Youth Citizenship recipients for Clark County R-I is Riley Moeller. Riley is the son of Chris and Amber Moeller. The 2021 Good Citizens from Clark County R-I is Grace Buschling. Grace is the daughter of Jeff & Angela Buschling of Canton. This year’s Clark County Chapter’s recipient is Donna Flood, from Clark County R-I.
Pictured above: Back Row: Mitzie Pitford, Riley Moeller, Grace Buschling, Caren Whitehead. Front Row: Carol Ragar, Kathy Blythe, Anne Schock, Donna Flood, Lois Humes, Diana Ridgley, Debbie Smith and Helen St. Clair.
The holiday season is rapidly approaching. During this time, it is important to remember the joy we can give to others. In a joint effort, Kahoka State Bank and Sever Library will once again sponsor the Angel Tree for needy children through 16 years of age in our community.
Angel trees went up this past week at Kahoka State Bank locations in Kahoka & Wayland! Deadline to have gifts back to the bank is December 10th. Sign up is at the Library and last day to sign up is Friday, December 3rd.
Participants will need to pick up packages on December 20th at Kahoka State Bank by 4:30p.m. using the front door. Community support has made this a very successful program and we hope this year will provide some happiness for the boys and girls in our community.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
On November 11th the CCR-1 FCCLA club hosted their annual Veterans Day assembly at the high school to honor local Veterans. Those in attendance were able to enjoy performances from the CCR-1 high school marching band and chorus. Black Hawk & Running Fox students sent over photos and videos that were played during the ceremony saying “Thank You” to our local Veterans, along with hearing from guest speaker Retired Private 1st Class Leon M. Buford. Members of the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County were also in attendance to present Quilts of Valor to six local veterans. Also on November 11th the Ayer Boatman VFW Post 4342 held a Veterans Day Soup & Sandwich Lunch while many local businesses had specials to honor local veterans. Pictured above is a group photo of the Veterans who were in attendance for this years assembly. Pictured below the CCR-1 Marching Indians getting ready to perform during the assembly.
Sewcial Quilters of Clark County Presented Quilts of Valor At Veterans Day Assembly
The Sewcial Quilters of Clark County presented six Quilts of Valor to Veterans during the Veterans assembly at the Clark County High School on Thursday, November 11th. Pictured above members of the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County Pam Oilar, Becky Rodgers, Cinda James and Carol Johnson along with the Veterans they honored, Jerry Thorn, Chuck Jenkins, John Helbing, Steve Wilson, Gene Tanner and East Burke. ,
Clark County senior Ethan Nelson signed his national letter of intent to run cross country next fall, at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo on Tuesday, November 9th. "I am very excited about this opportunity and happy that I can continue my cross country career after high school. In high school we run 3 miles/5K and in college I will increase to running 5 miles/8K. I chose Culver-Stockton because everyone at the college has been very welcoming and friendly to me and I really liked the campus," commented Nelson.
Pictured top left Ethan Nelson with his parents Rob & Marcella Nelson, CCR-1 Cross Country Coach Nicole Harper and Culver-Stockton Cross Country Coach Doug Savage.
Pictured top right Ethan Nelson with members of the girls and boys Cross Country teams and Coach Nicole Harper.
Over the past couple of years, Shiloh Christian School has been participating in a recycling program called the ABC Promise Partnership through Green Tree Plastics. ABC was designed for school children by a team of eighth graders in 2010 for a nation-wide academic competition in community problem solving with the topic being recycling. Since then, it has grown to wide-spread popularity in schools or groups across the United States as a teaching tool in caring for God's world.
SCS students were introduced to the program and its expectations through mentoring led by Joe and Sue Thomson of Kahoka. Bottle caps and other plastic lids that were made of recyclable materials were collected, sorted, cleaned, bagged and weighed by students while being overseen by the school administrator and the Thomsons. Once the goal was met, students were able to order a bench created from the melted and molded plastic which will be placed at the Shiloh Christian Children's Ranch site. A special tribute plaque is planned by the students in memory of Don "Grandpa" Harris, who went home to be with the Lord last year. "Grandpa" served as a volunteer for Shiloh for many years, often joining the students for chapel service, celebrations, or a meal by the pond where the bench is to be placed in his honor.
The City of Kahoka hosted their annual Trick or Treat night on Saturday, October 30th. Members of our local emergency personnel such as ambulance, fire department, and sheriff’s department, along with local businesses, county officials and members of the community were handing out candy to trick or treaters at the safety stops on the square in Kahoka.
Running Fox Elementary School hosted their annual Fall Festival PTO Fundraiser on Friday, October 29th. Those in attendance were able to enjoy playing a variety of games, pumpkin decorating, cake walker, a dance party, hay rides and a photo shoot from Teri Hooper photography.
The Clark County Girls Cross Country team is off to STATE again as they finished second in the new Super-District format at Linn, Mo on Saturday, October 30th. They will compete in the MSHSAA State Championships Saturday at Gans Creek in Columbia. Pictured above left to right: MaKenna Hodges, Trinity Little, Mia Johnson, Grace Buschling, Coach Nicole Harper, Delana Hess, Cady St. Clair, and Emery Goings.
Pictured above those medaling on Saturday included Cady St. Clair (13th), Grace Buschling (2nd), Ethan Nelson (5th), and Delana Hess (23rd). For the boys cross country team senior Ethan Nelson will also be returning and competing at the State meet on Saturday.
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS -The Clark County Lady Indians won the Class 2 District 5 tournament on Saturday, October 16th as they defeated Highland 7-3. Clark County, 12-14 on the season, hosts a Class 2 state quarterfinal game against Marceline at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Marceline, 25-3-1, won its 17th straight game by defeating Putman County 7-2 in the Class 2 District 6 championship.
MSHSAA does not permit in person cash purchases at the gate. You may purchase a ticket by accessing the MSHSAA website by visiting https://www.mshsaa.org. Click on the Hometown Ticketing banner near the top right side of the MSHSAA Homepage. Select “Fall Softball” then select “Class 2” and finally, select “GET TICKETS” for Quarterfinal 3 Clark vs Marceline. Bring your ticket codes to be scanned at the admission gate on Game Day. Tickets must be purchased as outlined above. No cash sales at the gate. All Tickets are $7.00 with no reserved seating. Fans are welcome to bring lawn chairs. Gates open at 4:30.
The Miss Clark County, Miss Northeast Missouri & Miss Outstanding Teen Pageants were held on Sunday, October 17th at the Clark County R-1 Middle School. Pictured above Miss Clark County Outstanding Teen - Abby Plenge; Miss Clark County - Calissa Cormier; Miss Missouri - Callie Cox; Miss Northeast Missouri - Marissa Johnson and Miss Northeast Missouri Outstanding Teen - Camryn Crist. Calissa Cormier was also awarded a $500.00 Miss Clark County Scholarship.
During the evening at the Miss Clark County, Miss Northeast Missouri & Miss Outstanding Teen Pageants the theme was to “Pack the Place Pink” in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Through the generous donation of those in attendance over $600 was raised and donated to the Clark County Local Cancer Fund. Pictured above the Miss Clark County Board Members: Heather Webster, Jessica Pitford and Cora Webster presenting a check to Kim Daniel of the Clark County Local Cancer Fund.
The Clark County Local Cancer Fund helps provide gas cards for those in our community who are battling cancer.
The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri once again partnered with Kahoka Motors to raise funds during their “Changing Oil Changing Lives” campaign. Matt Gutting with Kahoka Motors presented a check in the amount of $375, which will enable The Food Bank to provide 1500 meals to families in need in our community. Steve Yager, Regional Coordinator of The Food Bank, received the check at the local dealership. “it’s continued partnerships like this, that help feed kids, senior adults and families locally,” said Yager. For more information to get involved check out our website: www:sharefoodbringhope.org
A large crowd attended the 35th Annual Clark County Mule Festival that was held on September 16th - 18th at the Clark County Fairgrounds.
Kahoka Lumber Company Makes Donation To CCR-1 Building Trades Program
This past week Kahoka Lumber Company donated tools and materials required for students in the CCR-1 Building Trades Program. "I feel as though our building trades program is a very important and valuable class that is offered at CCR-1. It offers a great opportunity for our students to learn a variety of skills before graduating from high school," commented Matt Plenge, co-owner of Kahoka Lumber Company. "We had one of our representatives provide funds for this donation and then we donated the rest to help the students".
Building Trades teacher Curtis Mack currently has fourteen students participating in the class this year between his morning & afternoon classes. "We are very thankful to Kahoka Lumber Company for their generous donation. This is one of the biggest groups that I have had in a few years. We have finished our classroom work and will be starting on this year's trades project which is building a new home just outside of Kahoka," commented Mr. Mack.
The annual Old Settler’s Queen & Princess contest was held on Sunday, September 19th at the Clark County R-1 Middle School, sponsored by the Miss Clark County Scholarship Program. Pictured above this years queen and princess contestants along with the 2019 Queen & Princess and event organizers and volunteers. Front row: Skylar Currence, Isabella Irvin, Jerilynn Ray, Jessica Pitford, Alexis Hageman, Helena Howes, Anja Brunk, Terrigan McAfee, Hayden West, Irelyn Perry, Kensley Ball and Madison Oilar. Back row: 2019 Old Settler’s Princess Kathrynn Schmitz, 2019 Old Settler’s Queen Ariel Kalinauskaus, Angeliah Oilar, Evan Jones, Ashtyn Ebeling, Kambel James, Cady St. Clair, Mia Johnson, Delana Hess, Chrissy Plenge and Emma Pitford. Photos courtesy of Kristen Hageman, KrissyDan Photography
2021 Old Settler’s Princess Contest: 1st Runner Up - Irelyn Perry, daughter of Jay & Jamie Perry; 2nd Runner Up - Anja Brunk, daughter of Jeremiah & Ashley Brunk; 2021 Old Settler’s Princess Madison Oilar, daughter of Dan & Michelle Oilar.
2021 Old Settler’s Queen Contest: 1st Runner Up - Ashtyn Ebeling, daughter of Chris & Michelle Ebeling; 2021 Old Settler’s Queen Kambel James, daughter of Doug & Nolene James; 2nd Runner Up - Evan Jones, daughter of Sharon Jones & Jesse Jones.
Ashcroft Visits Local Libraries
Jefferson City, Mo. – Today, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft visited with library staff to acknowledge their efforts to make Missouri communities a better place to work and live.
Missouri has over 360 libraries that serve individuals in many ways. With limited budgets, libraries strive to innovate and update to best serve the needs of the community.
Visits on August, 25, included: Shelbina Carnegie Library, Knox County Library, Scotland County Memorial Library, Sever-Clark County Library, La Grange Public Library and Marion County Library Sub District #1.
Since taking office in 2017, Ashcroft has worked closely with Missouri’s libraries and the state legislature to improve state funding and improve public libraries.
Wyaconda, Mo Antique Tractor Pull Honors Richard Courtney Of Kahoka, Mo
Richard didn’t have much time for a hobby. He worked at Griffin Wheel for 33 ½ years, plus raising cattle and we raised quarter horses for 24 years on the farm.
He retired from the factory in March 2010. In April of 2010 he bought a W9 Standard form Tim Shayhan of Hurdland, MO. The W9 pulled a sawmill for 34 years, from there it started (tractor fever). Richard’s first pull with it was at Fairfield, IA with Ronnie & Darlene Graham. It won a class or two. There wasn’t many classes for the W9 Standard.
A big thank you to the Wyaconda Tractor pulling team for all the dedication and hard work getting everything ready so all we have to do is show up and have a fun day, and if we are lucky maybe even take home a trophy.
On Wednesday, August 25th at the Clark County Courthouse, Judge Rick Roberts swore into office John Campbell as the new Clark County Assessor.
Congratulations to Erin Hopp, Janine Riney, Kelli Lemmon, Lori Anderson and Michelle Oilar. They each won $100 for their classroom from Shelter Insurance, Tim Bertram, Agent’s teacher back to school drawing.
The Kahoka Police Department and Clark County Ambulance District’s 3rd Annual Charities For Children was held August 20, 2021 at Omakohak Park, Kahoka, Mo. Everyone enjoyed a great fish fry meal with all the trimmings. All the proceeds from the event go to St. Jude's Children Hospital. Donations of Food, Supplies and Helpers By: Clark County Memorial Shop, Kahoka Meat Processing & Deli and C&R Supermarket. The Air Evac Lifeteam was also in attendance for those in attendance to get to see the helicopter and meet the crew.
This past week the staff at Peoples Bank of Wyaconda served lunch prepared by Steve’s Family Dining to the CCR-1 staff members on Wednesday. Then on Thursday they donated kleenexes and disinfecting wipes to the district.
Wyle & Ally Winters recently participated in their first Missouri State Fair Market Lamb Show. Wyle won Reserve Champion AOB Market Lamb and received first place in the 4H/FFA Carcass Lamb Class. They also received two seconds in the on hoof classes. Wyle was recognized for his first place carcass lamb at an awards ceremony on Saturday. They are the children of Brandon & LeAnn Winters.
The Summer Reading Program is winding down and boys and girls have read SO many books. There are still several prizes and treats available to those participating.
There was another prize give-away this week, which was an Adventure Force Farm Set. The prize was won by Emmett Boltz, son of David Boltz and Jacqueline Boltz.
The Game Farmology was won by Milah Ogle, Micah Ogle, Asher Ogle and Uriah Ogle, children of Seth & Gina Ogle.
THE CLARK CO. MULE FESTIVAL IS BACK!
The Clark Co. Mule Festival will soon begin on September 16, 17, and 18, 2021. This is our 35TH annual event. It is held at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Business Route EE or 23130 East Main St., just 1 mile east out of Kahoka, Mo.
Kahoka is in the northeast corner of Missouri. The main gate admission will be $5.00 per person for a commemorative button or wrist band for the whole week. The button or wrist band must be on the person for the entire weekend! The front gate will be open all day and evening though out the week before. Children 10 and under get in free. Also, the box seats in the grandstand are being sold now. There are still some left. Contact Lori Hamner for more information. All other seating is first come first serve. People from all over the United States come to our mule and craft show.
Clark and Lewis County 4-H Youth Selected for 4-H Best of Show Exhibit Awards at the 2021 Missouri State Fair
Erin Bash of Kahoka and Mason McDaniel of Kahoka and members of the Ashton Cloverleaf 4-H Club in Clark County and Claire Wiskirchen of Ewing, member of the Walnut Grove 4-H Club in Lewis County, were among fifty-one youth whose projects were selected as Best of Show entries in the 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair.
Construction of the new location for Kahoka Dental is expected to be completed by December and Dr. Deana Ball and her staff will begin seeing patients in the new clinic in January.
The new space will provide much more room and completely new dental equipment to better serve the existing patients and continue to grow the practice. Kahoka Dental sees patients from early childhood through seniors and accepts many forms of insurance, including Missouri Medicaid which will soon be available to many more adults as Missouri expands eligibility. The state of Missouri estimates that at least 1,300 adults in Clark, Scotland, Lewis and Shelby counties will soon be eligible for coverage under the new eligibility rules. Patients who need free assistance in enrollment under the new eligibility rules can contact Saralyn Erwin at 660-665-6067.
Museum To Host Quilt Show on Old Settler's Day
In honor of Missouri's Bicentennial year and in conjunction with the arrival and display of the State's Bicentennial quilt, the Friends of Paul Rowe museum will host a quilt show at the Sever Library.
Also on display will be the museum's Clark County quilt celebrating Missouri's Bicentennial with many thanks to all our block contributors! Quilts will be on display at the Sever Library from 10:00-4:00 on Old Settler's day with a People's Choice Award and prize awarded at 2:30 PM. Winner will be chosen by visitor's votes. Quilts may be picked up after 3:30 PM.
Anyone wanting to display a quilt will need to deliver it to the museum on Friday, September 17 or Wednesday, September 22 to allow time for displaying at the library.
Any information you have about the history of your quilt may be added to the information card that will be attached to the quilt. The library will be staffed by museum volunteers until 4:00 PM and all quilts not picked up will be moved to the museum and may be picked up the next week. (Museum is open every Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 PM). Okay everyone, time to choose a quilt to display – a family heirloom, crazy quilt, family quilt, quilt of valor, sampler quilt, etc.
You have it – let us see it!
For any questions contact Linda Plenge 660-727-3862 or Jo Bryant 660-948-2522.
The Kahoka Police Department would like to warn it's residents and businesses of fake money circulating through the community.
In the last few days multiple fake bills have been used at local businesses.
The fake money has been used in different dollar amounts, the bills have foreign language writing on the left side of the bills.
Please remain diligent in inspecting money and to report any suspicious activity to the Kahoka Police Department or the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Sunday, August 15th was a beautiful afternoon for the rescheduled Clark County Fair 4-H & FFA Horse Show.
Please see next weeks newspaper for results of the event and see the Hometown Journal facebook page for more photos from the show.
The Clark County R-1 Board of Education approved the COVID school plan for 21-22 at the regularly scheduled board meeting last week.
The District will start in "green status" and masks will not be required in the buildings for students or staff. Anyone can wear a mask if they want to. Students and staff will be socially distanced as much as possible to reduce potential COVID exposure. They will still be under the quarantine guidelines of 15 minutes or more of close contact (within 6 feet) with a person who tests positive.
The elementary buildings and Indian Pride Learning Center will continue the cohort model to reduce the amount of individuals who may be exposed to a
person testing positive.
Due to a Federal mandate in which the school board and our local health department cannot override - masks will be required on all school buses.
The entire plan is located on the school's website. https://clarkcounty.k12.mo.us
On Friday, August 6th, Kahoka State Bank hosted a Free Swimming night at the City of Kahoka Pool. The bank and the staff were also happy to host a back to school backpack drawing as well. Two backpacks that included school supplies were given away for each grade level K-2, 3-5,6-8, and 9-12. Pictured above attendees enjoying their time in the pool and pictured below the staff of Kahoka State Bank with the back packs before they were given away that night.
Top photo courtesy of Kristen Hageman, KrissyDan Photography.
With school starting in just a couple weeks community members have been busy collecting, purchasing and organizing back to school supplies for this year’s Back-to-School Backpack giveaway. This year the Clark County Minister's Association helped with the event. On Thursday, August 5th volunteers met at the Kahoka Christian Church to put the school supplies and backpacks together for the over 100 students who had registered and then on Saturday afternoon the backpacks were handed out. Pictured above just a few of the volunteers who helped with this years event and they were Mike & Barb Clark, Barb Parrish and Opal Nixon. Thank you to everyone who helped support this event in any way.
Clark, Knox, and Scotland County 4-H Members Come Together for a 4-H Olympics Themed Day Camp
​ On Tuesday July 27th, twenty-seven 4-H members from Clark, Knox, and Scotland Counties came together on the Scotland County Fairgrounds for a day camp. The theme of the day was 4-H Olympics Unplugged where members came together, in person after a year of so many experiences shifting to online, to form countries and compete in a series of physical and mental challenges. Through these activities there was a focus on physical activity, health and nutrition, teamwork, and communication. Activites included: magic carpet ride, balloon volleyball, javelin toss, catapult construction, building the tallest tower, boat building, sailing, basketball, shotput, discus, back-to-back race, bucket-fill relay, water balloon toss, Sponge race, fishing for marbles, tub balance, and playing drip-drip-drop in addition to helping prepare fruits and vegetables for their nutrious lunch.
Walker kids grow Giant Watermelons - Sadie, Calvin, and Aiden Walker grew these watermelons in our garden this summer. This was their first time growing watermelons.
This past week David Alderton with Peoples Bank of Wyaconda and Denise Mathes with Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri presented donations to Industrial Opportunities to help pay for the new concrete that was recently poured to help with drainage and help improve safety. Pictured above accepting the donations are Industrial Opportunity Board Members Matt Moore, Wayne Blum, Steve Krueger and Ralph Plenge, Jr. along with Industrial Opportunities Manager Sara Louck.
This past week MK Phillips Construction started building the new outdoor classroom for students and faculty at Black Hawk Elementary School.
Locally the Kahoka VFW Post 4342 hosted a FREE July 4th Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 4th with great food, fun games and a fireworks display to end the night.
The Shrine of St. Patrick also hosted a July 4th Family Picnic on Sunday in St. Patrick. Everyone in attendance enjoyed a fried chicken dinner, family fun games and the Oak Hollow Campground sponsored the Fireworks Show again this year. Please see page 9 for photos from these events.
Joelle Tomlinson, our guest reader this summer, read several books to the boys and girls for Storytime this week. One of the books was “Little Joe Chickapig,” which was the book for the drawing. The book was won by Eloise Brookhart, the daughter of Elizabeth and Jacob Brookhart.
The children took home a really cute “chickapig” craft. Sever Library will be having in-house Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 for the next four Wednesdays.
There will be drawings for books. This program is for preschoolers and grade school students. There will be crafts for the boys and girls to take home. We hope to see you next week!
There was another prize give-away this week, which was an art project.
Jessie Sturm was our winner this week. She is the daughter of Crystal and Rickie Sturm.
Wayne J. Blum was presented a Quilt of Valor at his home by Cinda James, Mary Ann Barnes and Cheryl Buschling, members of the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County.
Wayne entered the Army in September 1955 along with two of his neighbor boys, Albert Brewer and Bill Mohr. They took their basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo then he advanced for training in Fort Dix, N.J. and then was assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas, to the First Division (the Big Red One). While at Fort Dix he was able to spend his 20th birthday and New Year's Eve in New York City. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he served 4 years in the Army Reserve and took summer training at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
This past week Junior Indian Football camp was held at the CCR-1 Activity Field. Those attending included: Bennett Plenge, Owen Eddleman, Blake Rodgers, Corrick Hunziker, Wyatt Billings, Maverick Kirchner, Khoal Stark, Grady Webster, Conner Waples, Brody Davis, Riley Moeller, Cooper Green, Ryles McIntire, Liam McIntire, Kia Binsbacher, Cash Wilson, Wyatt Davis, Landon Roberts, Tuff Pitford, Lukas Weaver, Elijah Miller, Avery Biggerstaff, Isaiah Kiger, Conner Smith, Kole Ross, Brennan Fuller, Reid Sammons, Darin Shotts, Gracyn Holsted, Corbin White, Kade Wilson, Avery Dent and Wyatt Lovell.
This past week Beverly Laffoon with Kahoka State Bank presented Tammy McDaniel-Ramsey and Delma Smith of the Clark County Nursing Home with a flower arrangement of red, white and blue carnations prepared by Flowers For You for each one of the residents. The residents really appreciated them. Pictured are just a couple of the residents with the beautiful arrangements.
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On Wednesday, June 23rd Beverly Laffoon of Kahoka State Bank presented City of Kahoka Mayor Jerry Webber with a check for $2,000 to go towards the purchase of the new slide for the city pool.
Quilt of Valor Presentation
Gerald Harper was awarded a Quilt of Valor by the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County. Presenting the quilt were Pam Oilar and Audrey Eckle.
Sever Library had its first Storytime this week, and it was a great success.
Joelle Tomlinson is our guest reader this summer, and Vivian Reardon is her helper. The drawing for the book, “Cowhide and Seek,” was won by Isaiah Kiger, the son of Bailee and Cory Kiger. The children took home a really cute cow craft.
Sever Library will be having in house Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 for the next five Wednesdays. There will be drawings for books. This program is for preschoolers and grade school students. There will be crafts for the boys and girls to take home.
There was another prize give-away this week. Camden and Knox Kiger were the lucky winners! They are the sons of Bailee and Cory Kiger.
This past week the tri-state area had multiple days of severe weather that passed through bringing large amounts of rain, small amounts of hail, strong winds and some interesting clouds. Water over the road was reported in some parts of the county and strong winds did cause some downed tree limbs in the county as well. The above photo was taken on the evening of Tuesday, June 22nd.
Clark County DAR Chapter Named Outstanding Chapter Of the Year
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Despite COVID, members of the Clark County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution had an active 2020. They recognized American History essay participants, sponsored a poster for Missouri’s Bicentennial, donated items for Community Classrooms, collected caps for Quincy’s 2x4 for Hope, had Constitution Week displays, sent cards to nursing home residence, donated items to Welcome Home veterans’ homeless shelter in Columbia, helped distribute wreaths at Forest Grove Cemetery for Wreaths Across America, sent cards to local public service personnel, donated food to the local food pantry, gave 35 American Flags, sent over 5,500 coupons to overseas military bases, and donated $1,450 of Coke Rewards to schools. While the chapter is small – just 25 members – these ladies were also able to award an Outstanding American History Teacher, four additional Vietnam veterans with the 50-year anniversary lapel pin, a Quilt of Valor to World War II Vet, sponsor two Good Citizens and two Youth Citizenships, submit a Patriot of the Month, and recognize two Community Service Award recipients.
All of these endeavors were acknowledged at the 122nd Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Conference that was held June 3-6 in Kansas City. Our local DAR chapter, the Clark County Chapter, was awarded Outstanding Chapter of the Year for 2021. The chapter’s name and the year will be put on a plaque and placed at Roslyn Heights, the MSSDAR headquarters located in Booneville, MO.
Any female over the age of 18 that can prove her lineal decent from an individual who was a patriot of the American Revolution can join the DAR. If you are interested in more information, please contact Regent Caren Whitehead at (660)342-1323 or e-mail carenwhitehead@outlook.com or contact Vice-Regent Mitzie Pitford at (660)341-9414 or e-mail Mitzie18@yahoo.com Clark County DAR Chapter members include: Kathy Blythe, Mary Corvaia, Michele Cragg, Sandra Heath, Cheryl Hill, Lois Humes, Dorothy Lyon, Erin McCarty, Tami McCoy, Barb Neyens, Rayline Perry, Twila Peters, Mitzie Pitford, Carol Ragar, Mary Reep, Diana Ridgely, Lea Sayre, Anne Schock, Jennifer Schock-Bolles, Susan Schults, Debbie Smith, Lois Snider, Helen St Clair, Elizabeth Watson and Caren Whitehead.
In this photo, Aynsley Harmon, bottom left, and fellow 4-H’ers practice the reciting the 4-H pledge, led by DeafLEAD’s Nicole Hohlt, middle row, right; and Katie Hogan, MU Extension engagement specialist in 4-H youth development, bottom right.
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Pledging head, heart, hands and health, Missouri 4-H'ers flock to new ASL project
Writer: Katherine Foran - University of Missouri Extension
KAHOKA, Mo. – Aynsley Harmon, a 12-year-old from Kahoka, Missouri, wanted to be able to talk with a deaf relative she sees at family reunions. So she did what any resourceful 4-H’er does: She looked for a project to help her accomplish her goal.
With a lot of support and collaboration along the way, her determination resulted in a statewide Missouri 4-H project that highlights the best features of university extension and engagement, said Katie Hogan, University of Missouri Extension engagement specialist in 4-H youth development in Clark County.
Missouri 4-H piloted the American Sign Language project this spring for youths grades six and up. Aynsley and the 11 other members of the inaugural online class learned to sign the alphabet, introductions, greetings, feelings, family members and how to answer basic questions. Their final assignment? Reciting the 4-H pledge in ASL.
The Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Flag Day Parade on Monday, June 14th. Pictured above this years color guard Landon Gutting, Paul Brotherton & Robert Smith leading the parade.
Also pictured above are a few candids from the parade.
2021 Flag Day Parade Winners Age 0-3: 1st place Peyton Yates and Braelynn McDaniel (right); 2nd place Crue Bash and Mila Bash (middle); 3rd place Elisia March and Jozie March (left).
2021 Flag Day Parade Winners Age 4-6: 1st place Taizlee Washburn (middle); 2nd place Jameson McDaniel (left); 3rd place Kindrick McDaniel (right).
2021 Flag Day Parade Winner
Age 7-8:
1st place Donovan Hardman
2021 Flag Day Parade Winner
Age 9-10
1st place Taviah Washburn
2021 Flag Day Parade Winner - Summer School
1st place Mrs. Anderson & Mrs. Mason's Kindergarten Classes
2021 Flag Day Parade Winner - Daycare: 1st place Kid's Korner Daycare
Arnold Brunk was recently presented a Quilt of Valor by Pam Oilar and Cinda James of the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County. Brunk was presented the quilt at his 90th birthday celebration earlier this month.
After the Flag Day Parade on Monday, June 14th, members of the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County presented seven Quilts of Valor to seven of our local veterans. The Veterans honored included: Paul David Schultz, Brian Hillyer, Roscoe Nelson, Donald "Pete" Yates, Keith Wilson, Roy Brown and James Folker.
Sever Memorial Library News
Starting June 23 – July 28 the library will be having in house Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 with a special reader featuring a farm theme. There will be drawings for books. This program is for preschoolers and grade school students. There will be crafts for the boys and girls to take home.
There was another prize give-away this week. Leah Hedrick was the lucky winner! She is the daughter of Hilary and Chance Hedrick.
NEW BOOKS
The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton & James Patterson
That Summer by Jennifer Weiner
The Mistress of Auschwitz by Terrence Williamson
Righteous Fury by Terrence Williamson
 The new slide was installed this past week at the City of Kahoka Pool. The new pool hours are Monday - Saturday 12:30 pm- 8:30 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Admission will be $3.00 per person above 2 years old. Water aerobics is from 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm and morning lap swim from 6:30 am to 7:45 am Monday through Thursday. For questions about the pool you can call 660-342-2566.
John Huffman Announces Retirement, Mandy Ross To Be New Agent
John Huffman, is happy to announce that he will be retiring later this year from Huffman Insurance & Clark Mutual Insurance Co. and is welcoming Mandy Ross as the new owner/agent/ manager of the companies.
"My wife, Nancy, and I are very excited about this decision to welcome Mandy. We had been starting to look for someone to take over the business and we wanted a local person, and someone that would be good for our business. Mandy had approached me last December on what my plans were and then we talked about it again in March of this year. We just really felt like this was the right time and right person to take over the business that we have worked hard to build over the years. Our board of directors was also very pleased when it was brought to them about hiring Mandy as the new agent," John said.
A new scoreboard was installed at the City of Kahoka Baseball field this past week. Thank You to Exchange Bank for purchasing the scoreboard and the city employees for installing it.
The American Legion held a flag disposal ceremony at the St. Paul Cemetery on Sunday, June 13th.
Members of John H. McNeil Camp Sons of Union Veterans held a memorial service at the Athens Cemetery near the Battle of Athens State Historic Site. Following the service flags were placed on the graves of veterans whose final resting place is the Athens Cemetery. The service was held Saturday, May 29th.
Willing Workers 4-H Club Contributes
The Willing Workers 4-H Club recently donated $2,000 they raised by selling caramel corn and cotton candy at the Clark County Cattlemen’s Spring Fling to the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s Bathrooms Project. The club would like to thank all those who supported their efforts. Pictured above: 4-H members Lucas Snead, Tanner Snead, Bennett Harmon, Aynsley Harmon, and FFA members Kelsey Forquer, Ronee Scott, and Ameila Boudreau are presented a check by Willing Workers 4-H Club members Landon Nye, Lindy Nye, and Walter Dunlap. Pictured below: Progress has begun on the project.
On Tuesday, June 8th the Clark County Football Association held their annual banquet. Special awards given out during the evening included: Drew Holsted, Scout Team Player of the Year; Layne Sommers, Co Offensive MVP; Sam Wheeler, Co Offensive MVP & Defensive MVP; Gabe Hunziker, Indian Pride; Aaron Day, Indian Pride; Justin Webster, Indian Pride; Tristen Shores, CCFA Indian Character Award.
Members of the Clark County A&M Fair Board are happy to announce the line up for this years Clark County Fair scheduled for July 14th - July 17th at the Clark County Fairgrounds.
This years Clark County Fair will feature Rhonda Vincent in concert on Saturday, July 17th. The concert will start at 11:00 am in the grandstand at the Clark County Fairgrounds. The concert requires a regular front gate fee of $10.00 or season ticket pass, plus $20.00 at the amphitheater, children 5 and under free. To purchase your concert tickets early you can contact Shawn McAfee.
Kahoka Resident Competes For State Title
MEXICO, MISSOURI – Miss Missouri candidates from across the state, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri June 14 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews, and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy. After having to delay an entire year, the Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization is excited to get back on the stage and crown a new Miss Missouri.
The group includes Miss Columbia Calissa Cormier. Calissa, the daughter of Brigitte Egley and Matt Cormier, is a Kahoka native. She is currently a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia where she is pursuing a biology degree. Calissa has competed previously in the Miss Missouri Scholarship organization.
Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home unveiled the Wall of Honor over the weekend. A few of the American Legion members (George, Ted, Judy, Chuck, and Chuck's service dog, Dickens) stopped by to place a Memorial Day wreath upon the wall. The wall features a framed plaque that is made by the funeral home every Veteran's Day honoring the veterans that the funeral home had served over the past year. Also thanking our veterans were two of Chris and Sandra Triplett’s nieces Gracie and Astora.
One of the main idea's behind the Honor Wall is that an archive of those veterans that have passed are placed in perpetuity upon the wall at the funeral home. The wall is open to the public and a constant testament to the sacrifices of those who keep us free. Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home has been humbled by the support they have received over this project and honored to support our local veterans.
Donations made to the Show Me-FCE Club in memory of Karen Walker are being used to purchase two books for each of the CCR-1 Elementary School libraries and two for the Sever Memorial Library.
Pictured above: Betty Anderson, Barb Clark, Ozelma Shoup and Gloria Macomber presenting the books for the Black Hawk & Running Fox Elementary School Libraries in memory of Karen Walker.
Pictured below: Dixie Blum, Kay Hess, Kathy Heinze, Betty Anderson, Barb Clark, and Gloria Macomber presenting Brenda Brown with the Sever Memorial Library with the books in memory of Karen Walker.
Despite the rainy weather there was a great turnout for the annual Kids vs Fish event on Saturday, May 22nd at Fox Valley Lake.
The City of Kahoka pool will be opening the first week of June. The new hours will be Monday - Saturday 12:30 pm- 8:30 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Admission will be $3.00 per person above 2 years old. Water aerobics will start Tuesday, June 1st from 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm. and morning lap swim will also start on Tuesday, June 1st from 6:30 am to 7:45 am.
Wednesday, May 26th, Community Action Head Start at Kahoka had a retirement party for Beverly Hasner. Ms. Bev is moving to Rolla to be closer to her children. She has taught in Canton, retired, then came to Kahoka Head Start for the past several years. Thank you Ms. Bev for all that you've done for the children and our agency and best wishes for your retirement.
Pictured left to right: Terri Cross, Head Start Director, Beverly Hasner, teacher,(Kahoka) Julianna Knowles, teacher assistant,(Kahoka) Helena Maddox, cook, (Kahoka) Pam Barnett, Education Content Area Manager, Doris Weibrect, Inkind/Bus/Maintenance, Chris Shoup, Kahoka Center Supervisor/ Family Advocate, Kailey Wheeler, PFCE/ERSEA Content Area Manager, Shelby Sattman, Health/ Nutrition Content Area Manager and Bree Vaughn, Teacher Assistant (Kahoka).
The Clark County R-1
Spring Athletic Awards Banquet was held on
Monday, May 24 at the
Clark County High School.
Pictured :
Outstanding Senior Athletes Sam Wheeler & Kiara Brunk.
Nine Clark County Athletes participated in the Class 2 State Track & Field Meet on Friday, May 21st. Pictured above Head Coach Nicole Harper, Assistant Coach Erin Hopp, Delana Hess, Elly Hamner, Ally Fox, Grace Buschling, Ethan Nelson, Maggie Weaver, Abby Plenge, Kiara Brunk, Alexis Ellison and Assistant Coach Ethan Allen.
Lewis County REC Cares Foundation board members Ryan St. Clair and Renee Kirchner present MU Extension County Engagement Specialist Katie Hogan with a check for
$1,000 for the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s
Bathrooms Project on the Clark County Fairgrounds.
On Friday, May 21st Brian Alderton from Peoples Bank of Wyaconda and Jed Wilson from Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri each presented City of Kahoka Alderman Les Billings with a check for $2,000 to go towards the purchase of the new slide for the city pool.
Clark County R-1 Senior Class of 2021
At the Kahoka City Council meeting this past week members of the Clark County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented City of Kahoka Alderman/Cemetery Board Member Larry Young with a donation of $500 to purchase one of the new flagpoles for the Kahoka Cemetery. Alderman Young stated at the meeting that all but 3 flagpoles have been purchased and some community members have offered to purchase some of the flags to be flown on the new memorial flag poles at the Cemetery.
Pictured above with Alderman Young are Clark County DAR members Anne Schock, Rayline Perry, Debbie Smith, Mitzie Pitford, Kathy Blythe, and Lois Humes.
MU Announces Flagship Scholarship Recipients from Clark County
Amelia Boudreau and Zoe Hunziker were selected as the 2021 Clark County recipients of the University of Missouri Flagship Scholarship.
The scholarship is worth up to $15,000 a year for four years to complete an undergraduate degree. This scholarship is made possible by a donation from Mark McAndrew in honor of his parents, Jack and Ladene McAndrew.
Amelia is the daughter of David and Pam Boudreau. While at the University of Missouri she is planning to pursue a degree in Agriculture.
Zoe is the daughter of Chad Hunziker and Natalie Hunziker. While at the University of Missouri she is planning to major in speech, language and hearing sciences.
Pictured to the right the 2020 Flagship Recipient Karah Brown is picture with her parents and Mark McAndrew. Karah is the daughter of Jason and Bambi Brown.
She is currently a sophomore at the University of Missouri pursuing an Arts & Science degree.
This past week the residents & staff at the Clark County Nursing Home celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week. The theme this year is "Together Through the Seasons". Everyone enjoyed participating in a variety of activities during the week. Pictured above the residents getting ready for the balloon release.
Congratulations to the following nine athletes who have qualified for the to Class 2 State Track & Field Meet on Friday, May 21st in Jefferson City, Mo.
Alexis Ellison will be competing in the 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash & Long Jump.
Abby Plenge will be competing in the 100 Meter Dash, 400 Meter Dash & 4x400 Meter Relay.
Elly Hamner & Ally Fox will be competing in the javelin throw.
Grace Buschling will be competing in the 1600 meter run & 3200 Meter Run.
4x400 meter relay team of Delana Hess, Kiara Bunk, Maggie Weaver & Abby Plenge.
Ethan Nelson will be competing in the 3200 meter run.
The Antioch 4-H Club presented the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee with a check for $450 for the Bathroom’s Project that they raised during a recent fundraiser.
Pictured: Front- Lucas Snead, Tanner Snead, Bennett Harmon, Landon Nye, Lindy Nye, Walter Dunlap. Back- Aynsley Harmon, Kelsey Forquer, Ronee Scott, Amelia Boudreau.
The Clark County Junior Livestock Committee received a donation of $1,000 from Bayer, presented by Shelby Fuhr, Dekalb/Asgrow Field Sales Representative for the Bathrooms Project.
Pictured: Front- Lucas Snead, Tanner Snead, Bennett Harmon, Landon Nye, Lindy Nye, Walter Dunlap. Back- Aynsley Harmon, Kelsey Forquer, Ronee Scott, Amelia Boudreau, Shelby Fuhr.
Clark County FFA has contributed $1,000 to the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s Building Fund for the Bathrooms Project.
Pictured: Front- Lucas Snead, Tanner Snead, Bennett Harmon, Landon Nye, Lindy Nye, Walter Dunlap, Clark County FFA Officer- Ronee Scott. Back- Aynsley Harmon, Kelsey Forquer, Amelia Boudreau.
On behalf of the St. Patrick Knights of Columbus, Chris Pearl presented at check for $500 for the the Bathrooms Project at the Clark County Fairgrounds.
Pictured: Front- Lucas Snead, Tanner Snead, Bennett Harmon, Landon Nye, Lindy Nye, Walter Dunlap, Chris Pearl- St. Patrick Knights of Columbus. Back- Aynsley Harmon, Kelsey Forquer, Ronee Scott, Amelia Boudreau.
Kahoka MFA Agri-Service Manager Tony Chancellor and Bookkeeper Lesia Hunziker present Clark County 4-H and FFA members with a $2,000 donation from MFA Agri-Service for the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s Bathrooms Project at the Clark County Fairgrounds.
Pictured above: Front- Lucas Snead, Tanner Snead, Bennett Harmon, Landon Nye, Lindy Nye, Walter Dunlap. Back- Tony Chancellor- Kahoka MFA Agri-Service Manager, Aynsley Harmon, Kelsey Forquer, Ronee Scott, Amelia Boudreau, Lesia Hunziker- Kahoka MFA Agri-Service Bookkeeper.
The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Clark County Jr. Livestock Committee to assist with purchasing materials to install restrooms in the Clark County fairgrounds for youth exhibiting with 4-H and FFA. Pictured above: front row - Lucas Snead, Tanner Snead, Bennett Harmon, Landon Nye, Lindy Nye, Walter Dunlap. Back row - Monte Fisher- MFA Oil Foundation Board Member, Aynsley Harmon, Kelsey Forquer, Ronee Scott, Amelia Boudreau, Cory Fett- MFA Oil Kahoka, Manager.
A surprise open house was held on Friday, May 7th for Sarah St. Clair - Calnan at Tanglez Hair Salon in Kahoka.
Sarah completed her apprenticeship in February 2021 and is now a licensed cosmetologist.
Congratulations to Sarah on her achievement.
Photo courtesy of Tabitha Ball.
Clark County girls & boys track teams competed in the Class 2 District 4 Track and Field Meet Saturday at Monroe City High School. The Clark County Lady Indians won the girls district track title with 113.75 points. Palmyra was second with 112 points, and Marceline claimed third with 88.5 points. The top four finishers in each event advance to the Class 2 Sectional 2 at Monroe City Saturday.
Clark County Cattlemen’s Spring Fling In The Park was held Saturday, May 1st. Those in attendance included the Clark County Cattlemen, Kahoka Lions Club, and many of our local 4-H groups, along with other local residents selling crafts, baked goods and more. Members from the Kahoka First Baptist Church were also in attendance to help show the community about the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry outreach program. The shoebox project collects and delivers a shoebox full of personal hygiene items and school supplies to children affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, and other crises located in some of the hardest-to-reach places in the world.
On Tuesday, April 27th students and staff at Kahoka Head Start released 3 Monarch butterflies that started out as larvae. The children have been doing lessons on insects.
Local bank President, Paula Fox of Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri recently presented a check in the amount of $2500. to Steve Yager, RC coordinator for The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. These funds will serve 5 counties within the banks various locations in Clark, Marion, Shelby, Scottland, and Schuyler.
The amount of these funds received will allow The Food Bank for Central and Northeast to help provide at least over 10,000 meals and Buddy Packs to students within the counties The Food Bank serves.
It’s partnerships like Exchange Bank, that enable The Food Bank to make an impact on neighbors in need. To learn more how you can get involved go to www:sharefoodbringhope.org.
With this year coming to an end and our senior officers getting ready to graduate, the Clark County FFA Chapter had to come up with a new officer team slate. So on Tuesday, April 20th the senior officers and advisors conducted the officer interviews for the new upcoming officer team.
After the interviews were finished and they looked over the applications they came to a decision. Then the officers placed the candidates where they thought that they would fit best and to bring success for the chapter for the upcoming year. It could not be finalized until the meeting on Thursday where the club would vote on whether or not this list provided would be the next year’s officer team for our chapter.
So on Thursday, April 22 the chapter voted to have the following as the new officers for next FFA year, President: Ethan Nelson, First Vice President: Colin Nichols, Second Vice President: Halea Davis, Secretary: Jacob Oliar, Assistant Secretary: Landon Arnold, Treasurer: Clayton Heinze, Assistant Treasurer: Callan Wheeler, Reporter: Ronee Scott, Assistant Reporter: Erin Bash, Assistant Reporter: Taylor Schantz, Sentinel: Luke Brown, Assistant Sentinel: Seth LaFrenz, Chaplain: Landon Toolate, Historian: Bryleigh Shaffer, Parliamentarian: Brenna Schantz.
Local Emergency Responders Participate in Grain Bin Engulfment Rescue Training
On Saturday, April 24th, twenty emergency responders from across northeast Missouri came to Kahoka to partake in Grain Bin Engulfment Rescue Training, sponsored by the Kahoka Fire Department. Three Missouri University Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MUFRTI) instructors from southern Missouri, each with over a decade of grain bin rescue experience came to share to share their knowledge. Under a joint partnership with the Missouri Division of Fire Service, MFA and MUFRTI, this eight-hour class was brought to Clark County for no charge to the participating departments and firefighters. The twenty-three emergency responders represented Rutledge, Revere, Wayland, Newark, Farmington, Kahoka, Lewis County R4 and Lewis R5 Fire Departments, including three local firefighters who also serve with the Clark County Rescue Squad.
The annual Spring CARE Soccer Program started earlier this month. Over the last few weeks kids Pre-K thru 5th Grade have been having fun learning about the fundamentals of soccer. Pictured are just two of the age groups having fun practicing on Saturday morning at the CARE Soccer fields.
The Clark County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently celebrated Twila Peter’s 50th year of membership in DAR. Pictured above with Twila are Clark County DAR members Rayline Perry, Anne Schock, Lois Humes, Mitzie Pitford, Leah Sayre, Debbie Smith, Kathy Blythe, Carol Ragar and Caren Whitehead.
Clark County Fourth Grade Students win Essay and Artwork Contest
The annual 4th Grade Essay and Artwork Contest for the current 2020-2021 school year was held on the subject of “Responsibility”. The Show-Me Family, Community and Education club sponsored the local contest. This year’s theme is one of the Six Pillars of Character.
The students who entered the contest had to write an essay and create a hand drawn picture.
This is a nationwide contest by F.C.E. clubs providing an opportunity for students to improve their literacy skills and develop ethical values.
The top three winners were awarded their certificates and prizes at the Clark County Court House on Friday, April 2nd. Kiara Winters, daughter of Shay and Leslie Winters won first place at the county, district and state level. Judging on the national level is currently under way. Kiara is a student at Running Fox Elementary School. Hali Justice, daughter of Jeremiah and Jessica Justice won second place at the county level.
She is a student at Running Fox Elementary School. Bennett Harmon, son of Ardith and Jamie Harmon is the winner of third place. He is a student at Black Hawk Elementary School.
A supper is being planned for these three, their families and their reading teachers at a later date. Last year’s winners will also be included as the pandemic prevented having a supper for them.
The staff and students at the CCR-1 Indian Pride Learning Center were excited to see work starting on their new playground and tricycle track on Friday.
The CCR-1 building trades morning and afternoon classes, with instructor Mr. Mack, will be pouring a tricycle track for the students to ride their trikes around and a new playset with four swings and two slides will be placed inside the tricycle track area. The IPLC playground was made possible by grant money from Lewis County REC, Casey’s, a large generous local donation and other donations, along with the rest being payed for by Clark County R-1 School District. Pictured below are examples of the new playground equipment and tricycle track that is to be installed.
Black Hawk Elementary School PTO recently raised over $11,000 to support students and staff. This year they have provided $200 per teacher for classroom supplies, provided bounce houses throughout the year, provided mini-grants to staff for needed curriculum or activities. PTO is also excited for the new outdoor classroom that will be built at Black Hawk by MKPhillips Construction.
PTO Fundraiser top sellers include: Charlie Waterman (top left); Myarra Greer (top right); JD Irvin (bottom left); Trinity LaBonte (bottom right).
Clark County Recognized for Zero Fatalities in 2020
On Tuesday morning Cpl. Justin Dunn, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and a representative of the Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety, presented the Clark County Commissioners Joe Humes, Henry Dienst and Buddy Kattelmann and Clark County Sheriff Shawn Webster with a poster, along with some Coke Zero and Lifesavers, as a small token of the work taken by everyone to help save lives and get the message out about roadway safety.
Bathrooms Project Nears Goal
Additional donors have helped in progress the fundraising efforts of the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee for their Bathrooms Project.
Currently $31,208.00 of the $35,000 needed to be raised to establish new bathrooms on the Clark County Fairgrounds.
As the fundraising campaign advances on it’s goals, plans are being made to break ground on the project as soon as the final funding is secured and weather allows with plans for the bathrooms to be in place and operational for the Clark County Fair in mid-July 2021.
If you would like to make a contribution, please contact the Clark County Extension Office at 660-727-3339, or Building Committee Chair Shawn McAfee at 319-795-4268.
Pictured above: Joe Humes, Craig Nowell, and Shannon O’Day with the St. Francisville Masonic Lodge #588 present 4-H and FFA members Tanner Snead, Lucas Snead, Bennett Harmon, Aynsley Harmon, Amelia Boudreau, and Kelsey Forquer with a check for $3,174.00 raised through their recent fundraiser for the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s Bathroom Project.
Pictured below: Syngenta representatives Jon Black and Brenna (Buford) Keene present 4-H and FFA members Tanner Snead, Lucas Snead, Bennett Harmon, Tanner St. Clair, Aynsley Harmon, Amelia Boudreau, and Kelsey Forquer with a check for $1,000 for the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s Bathroom Project.
A retirement celebration was held on Thursday, April 8th for Wood Builders Lumber & Home Center owner Mick Wood who is retiring after 33 years in business.
On Friday, April 9th Wood Builders Lumber & Home Center in Kahoka had a change of ownership with new owners Michael Phillips, Matt Plenge, Cyrus Phillips and Keith Phillips taking over the business. The business will now be called Kahoka Lumber Company.
Let's give them a warm welcome into this business adventure. Be sure to see one of our upcoming issues as we highlight the new owners and their plans for the business.
Their was a great turn out for the 12th annual Clark County Sheriff's Office Easter egg hunt that was held on Saturday. Clark County Sheriff Shawn Webster would like to say Thank You to the Clark County RCF, Clark County High School students, and the sheriff’s department staff for helping fill the 5,000 Easter eggs. Also Thank you to the Antioch 4-H members for always volunteering to help hide eggs each year and to the Kahoka Ice Cream Shoppe and Ice Cream Express in Wayland for selling the Ice Cream Cones at a discounted price.
On Saturday afternoon, The Break Room Bar & Grill hosted an Easter Egg Hunt in the park on the square. After the Easter Egg Hunt those in attendance were able to have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny along with having a chance to win an additional Easter prize.
Clark County R-1 Schools was the recipient of a grant from the Community Partnership Fund, a part of Community Action Partnerships of Northeast Missouri. These funds were used to purchase hygiene products that are available in each building. If your child could benefit from these items please contact the school office. Pictured above Dr. Kracht accepting the grant. Pictured below is a small selection of the items purchased for Black Hawk Elementary.
Photos and information courtesy of CCR-1 Facebook page.
Weaver Steps Down From Lady Indians Basketball Program
After 13 seasons of coaching girls basketball at the varsity level, Clark County Head Coach John Weaver stepped down Thursday.
“There were multiple things that led to the decision,” Weaver said. “I wasn’t miserable by any means, but I’m just ready for a change.”
The chance to spend more time with his family was a big reason Weaver made his decision.
“I’ve actually been considering it for a couple of years,” Weaver said. “I lost my dad last year, and we have a farm out here north of Kahoka. I have some obligations up here to take care of some things. My daughter is going to be a sophomore and my son is going to be a seventh grader. I’ve got my youngest who will be in third grade next year. Coaching is a lot of fun, but it consumes a lot of time for five months through the winter and everything we do in the summer. It’s kind of been a grind.”
Weaver, a 1998 graduate of Clark County High School, coached varsity girls basketball at La Plata and Knox County. When an opportunity arose for Weaver to coach at his alma mater, he jumped at the chance.
Kahoka VFW Post 4342 Is Currently Collecting Recyclable Caps
The Kahoka VFW Post 4342 is currently collecting recyclable caps and lids that are being donated to help make benches. If you would also like to help please save any plastic caps/lids with recycle numbers of 2, 4, or 5.
Acceptable Plastic Caps & Lids: drink bottle caps, water bottle caps, medicine bottle caps, flip-top caps, spray paint caps, deodorant caps, detergent caps, toothpaste tube caps, milk jug caps, hair spray caps, ointment tube caps, yogurt lids, ice cream bucket lids, peanut butter jar lids, cottage cheese lids, cool whip lids, cream cheese lids, butter lids, coffee can lids, mayonnaise jar lids, nestea lids, plastic easter eggs.
Caps can be dropped off at the Kahoka VFW.
Clark County 4-H Members Recognized on the State Level
Each fall 4-H members wrap up their year by completing their recognition forms. 4-H Recognition forms are part of the Do-Reflect-Apply process used by 4-H where members have learning experiences, reflect on what they learned from those experiences and then are able to apply these lessons as they begin their new 4-H Year. Recognition forms are evaluated by area volunteers and youth are recognized for completing the 4-H year, each of their projects, and additional areas of development including leadership, citizenship, and community service.
This year the top two forms for each age level were selected to represent Clark County on the regional level and from those forms the top forms in the 19 county region are selected to receive honors on the state level. Bennett Harmon and Carley Church’s recognition forms represented Clark County on the regional level for youth ages 8-10 and Aynsley Harmon and Carlee Riney represented on Level 2 for youth ages 11-13. Bennett Harmon’s Level 1 recognition form was selected as one of the top 5 in the region and he was awarded a Level 1 State 4-H Excellence Award with a certificate and medal in addition to receiving a $50 scholarship to 4-H Camp. Aynsley Harmon and Carlee Riney were two of the top three forms who were recognized with the Level 2 State 4-H Excellence Awards and received certificates and scholarships to State 4-H Teen Conference. Bennett Harmon, Aynsley Harmon, and Carlee Riney were presented with their certificates during the March Clark County 4-H Council meeting.
On Sunday, March 28th over 250 kids and their families packed the Clark County Fairgrounds for Fatboys Saloon 10th annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. After the Easter Egg Hunt their was a drawing for over 45 bikes to be given away along with over 250 Easter baskets handed out to those in attendance.
Clark County Extension Council Collects Donations
for Clark County Food Pantry
When the Clark County Extension Council made the decision last fall to cancel Farm/City Night after a 35-year run with the best interests of the health of the community in mind, it was a difficult decision. Instead of dwelling on the disappointment due to factors beyond their control, they refocused their efforts on a related cause where they could make a difference. Traditionally, as a part of Farm/City Night food donations are collected and given to support the Clark County Food Pantry. Recognizing that food insecurity is a greater issue world-wide given the pandemic, the Extension Council shifted their efforts to a project to help in meeting this need within our community.
CCR-1 Fall/Winter Athletic Awards Program was held at
CCR-1 High School on Wednesday, March 24th
Softball Awards: Alexis Ellison, Offensive Player of the Year; Kiara Brunk, Defensive Player of the Year; Gloria Shannon, Indian Spirit; Elly Hamner, Indian Pride.
Boys Cross Country Awards: Colin Nichols, Leadership; Carter Harper, Most Improved; Ethan Nelson, MVP.
Girls Cross Country Awards: Co-MVPs - Mia Johnson, Cady St. Clair, Delana Hess, Grace Buschling and Peyton Franke.
Boys Basketball Awards: Zach McGrew, Indian Pride; Aaron Day, Newcomer of the Year; Gabe Hunziker, Defensive MVP; Layne Sommers, Indian Pride; Drayson Daniels, Most Improved; Sam Wheeler, MVP.
Girls Basketball Awards: Delana Hess, Hustle Award; Alexis Ellison, Defensive Player of the Year; Brooklyn Howe, Offensive Player of the Year; Amelia Boudreau, Coach's Award
Justin Gardin with Radio Keokuk was also on hand to present three awards that were voted on by the announcers at Radio Keokuk.
Brooklyn Howe, Offensive Player of the Year; Coach John Weaver, Coach of the Year; Alexis Ellison, Defensive Player of the Year.
The Clark County Lady Indians recently presented a check for $1600 to the Clark County Local Cancer Fund. These funds were from their recent Pink Out game t-shirt fundraiser.
The Clark County Lady Indians known for their tenacious softball and basketball teams have also been a steady driving force both off the field and court in their support for the local cancer fund. From 2011 to 2020, they have raised approximately $21,627 in support for the local cancer fund. These funds are used to purchase gas cards that are dispensed to Clark County residents for assistance in fuel expense during cancer treatment.
Pictured above members of the Varsity Lady Indians basketball program presenting Kim Daniel and Terri Brewer with this year donation of $1,600. Front row: Elly Hamner, Amelia Boudreau, Kim Daniel, Alexis Ellison, Kiara Brunk, Delana Hess and Terri Brewer. Back row: Emma Ross, Darian Harper, Hope Ross, Brooklyn Howe, Samantha Behnke and Bre Chamley.
Rebecca Krueger Inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame
Last year was a challenge for most events that would have brought people together. While surprised with the announcement that she would be inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame for 2020 during the Clark County Fair, the opportunity to receive this honor in person was limited both at the state and local level.
Time finally has allowed us to connect with Becki and present her with her crystal award and a 4-H travel cup from the Clark County 4-H Council. For those who may not have the pleasure of knowing Becki, we would like to take this opportunity to share her influence and impact on the Clark County 4-H program.
Market Development Manager Jared McAfee and Missouri Market Manager Doug James of Prairieland FS, Inc. present 4-H members Tanner Snead, Walter Dunlap, and Lucas Snead with a check for $1000 for the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s Bathroom Project.
4-H members Tanner Snead, Walter Dunlap, and Lucas Snead receive a check for $1000 for the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s Bathroom Project from Kahoka State Bank President Beverly Laffoon.
Contributions Continue to Progress Towards Making
Bathroom Project a Reality
Three additional area businesses have contributed to the fundraising efforts of the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s Bathroom Project.
The $35,000 fundraising goal will go to establish bathrooms on the north end of the Clark County Fairgrounds, an improvement project which will be greatly appreciated by exhibitors and fair-goers alike. To date, $23,484 of the $35,000 needed to be raised to make this project a reality have been secured.
The Clark County Junior Livestock Committee would like to thank all those who have supported the various improvement projects on the Clark County Fairgrounds they have taken on over the last seven years benefitting 4-H and FFA members.
“We are very blessed to have such a supportive community that is willing to come together to help in making our dreams reality,” says Katie Hogan, MU Extension Specialist in Youth Development.
If you would like to make a contribution, please contact the Clark County Extension Office at 660-727-3339, or Building Committee Chair Shawn McAfee at 319-795-4268.
Green Valley Seed Bookkeeper Marilyn Hall presents 4-H members Tanner Snead, Walter Dunlap, and Lucas Snead with a check for $1000 for the
Clark County Junior Livestock Committee’s
Bathroom Project.
This past week the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce donated $1000 to help with the purchase of the new memorial flag poles for the City of Kahoka Cemetery. Pictured above Melissa Vigen, chamber president and Ava Little, chamber treasurer presenting Larry Young, City of Kahoka Alderman/Cemetery Board Member & Mayor Jerry Webber with the donation.
The city will be installing approximately 15 new flag poles in the City of Kahoka Cemetery. If interested in making a donation towards the cemetery flag poles, in honor of a love one, you can contact city hall at 660-727-3711 for more information, cost is $500 per pole. The city hopes to have the new flag poles up by Memorial Day and is currently working with Industrial Opportunities who is making the memorial plaques for the poles.
Mayor Webber is also holding a new flag for the City of Kahoka Cemetery that was donated by the Janet Nixon Family.
Quilt of Valor Awarded to Schorr
Sewcial Quilters of Clark County awarded a Quilt of Valor to Clark County native Shawn Schorr.
Shawn joined the Air Force in 1987 after graduating from Clark County High School. His assignments have been at Little Rock Air Force Base, Osan Air Base Republic of Korea, Hickman Air Force Base Hawaii, Missouri Air National Guard-St. Joseph, Missouri, and the Illinois Air National Guard-Peoria Illinois.
He served our country for 33 years and achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Shawn has served as an Air Transportation Specialist. During his time in the Air Force and Air National Guard, he was deployed 18 times to various parts of the world. As a result of his service, Schorr has received numerous awards.
Black Hawk Elementary School PTO Receives $10,000 Cash for Classrooms Grant
from Casey's to Create Outdoor Classroom
Kahoka, MO - March 2021 – Black Hawk Elementary School PTO is a 2021 Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant recipient. The school will receive $10,000 to Create an Outdoor Classroom.
"We loved the idea of having another space for teachers to use outside of the classroom. A change of scenery and new ways to learn. This is something that the Black Hawk PTO has been thinking about for some time and it's great to see it coming to life. lt will be a great benefit to everyone in the school," commented DaKota Hopp, Black Hawk PTO President.
Currently the Black Hawk PTO officers are DaKota Hopp, President; Rachel Dunlap, Vice President, Shaun Dunlap, Secretary; Ardith Harmon & Michelle Duer are Treasurers.
This grant will help Black Hawk students and teachers by making the Outdoor Classroom possible.
"Our Black Hawk family is thrilled to have received this Casey's Grant for our school. Our students & staff are so excited to be able to extend the amazing learning they already do in their classrooms to an outdoor environment," Betsy Parrish, Black Hawk Elementary School Principal.
Cline’s Corner Truck Care in Wayland, Mo Opening Soon
Over the last few months many people have been wondering what the new business was going to be that is being built near Wayland along Hwy 27. This past week owners of Cline’s Corner Truck Care in Wayland, Mo were excited to be putting up their opening soon sign.
“We plan to be opening the doors in the next 30 days for the truck/semi service shop, with plans of expanding and adding more services/businesses in the future,” commented Walter Cline, owner.
Cline’s Corner Truck Care is owned and operated by brothers Walter and Virgil Cline.
“Virgil and I have been over the road truck drivers for many years and know how important it is to have places for people to stop and to get parts or repairs done on their trucks/semis. We took care of our own trucks and it never fails you are normally always needing something for your truck. So we felt like this would be a good business to bring to our community. Plus if you have ever been to New Mexico there is a Cline’s Corner there and we felt like we needed one here too,” Walter said.
Clark County Junior Livestock Committee Progressing Towards
Goal for Bathrooms Project on the Clark County Fairgrounds
Earlier this year, the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee began their fundraising efforts around a new initiative- bathrooms on the north end of the Clark County Fairgrounds. Several years ago, the committee assessed the priorities for improvements with inputs from the Clark County 4-H Clubs and the Clark County FFA Chapter. With the help and generous support of the community, priorities at the top of the list like the new cattle barn, the small species barn and the necessary additions to the small species barn have been accomplished. The next priority that has been established is the construction of bathrooms on the north end of the fairgrounds, which has a projected cost of $30,000. After a little over two months, through a plethora of donors, the committee is proud to share that almost 2/3 of the needed funds have been secured. Contributions have been made by the following: Kahoka Chapter #40 Order of the Eastern Star; Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri; Peoples Bank of Wyaconda; Bank of Monticello; Milton and Doris Krueger; Raymond and Machaelin O’Bryant; MKPhillips Construction; Hawkins Insurance Group; Ayers Oil Co.; Harknessville- Harold Trump, Nancy Uhlmeyer Trump, and Gary Trump; John D. Fish; Trump Farms; Enviromx; Ralph and Mary Ann Plenge; Plenge Dozing and Excavating; and Casey’s. If you would like to contribute to these efforts, contributions can be made to the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee, with a memo line of Bathrooms Project, and send to the Clark County Extension Office at 111 E. Court, Suite 10, Kahoka, Missouri 63445 or by contacting Building Committee Chair Shawn McAfee at 319-795-4268.
4-H member Ronee Scott with Peoples Bank of Wyaconda representative Jamie Cousins and FFA member Tanner St. Clair receiving a donation of $2,500 to the Bathrooms Project.
Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri President Paula Fox presents FFA member Tanner St. Clair and 4-H Member Ronee Scott with a check for $2,500 for the Bathrooms Project.
4-H and FFA members Emery Goings, Tanner St. Clair, and Ronee Scott receiving the $2,500 donation from the Bank of Monticello with representatives Maria Shirey, Debbie Winters, Brent Goings, Ashley Kirchner, and Karen Bartels.
Kahoka Chapter #40 Order of Eastern Star representative Sue Scott presents Tanner St. Clair and Ronee Scott with checks bringing the
Chapter’s contributions to the
Bathrooms Project to over $1,000.
The Clark County
FFA Chapter would like to say congratulations to their six
State Degree recipients this year Amelia Boudreau, Ethan Nelson,
Luke Brown,
Colin Nichols,
Kelsey Forquer
and not pictured
Tanner St. Clair.
Congratulations to the Clark County Lady Indians on a Great Season.
Clark County ends their season 16-8.
Tipton went on to defeat the Lady Indians 60-46 in the Class 3 state quarterfinal.
Pictured above front row: Darian Harper, Samantha Behnke, Bre Chamley, Brooklyn Howe, Kiara Brunk, Elly Hamner and Amelia Boudreau. Back row: Assistant Coaches Danessa Binsbacher and Jessica Sommers; Emma Ross, Ally Fox, Hope Ross, Alexis Ellison, Delana Hess, Assistant Coach Keelie O’Brien and Head Coach John Weaver.
This past week students at Black Hawk Elementary School and Running Fox Elementary School had a great week celebrating ‘Read Across America’. Students enjoyed a variety of reading activities and were even able to listen to some guest readers.
Photos courtesy of the CCR-1 Facebook page.
Youth Specialist Katie Hogan with one of the several car loads of food delivered to the
Clark County Food Pantry. Antioch 4-H Club Member Rebekah Osborn delivers one of the several donations to the cause by her club.
Clark County 4-H and FFA Comes Together to Feed Missouri
KAHOKA, MO- One in seven Missourians face food insecurity, meaning they struggle to put enough food on their tables. Missouri 4-H through a partnership with Feeding Missouri and Missouri Farmers Care’s Drive to Feed Kids have come together to raise awareness and to do something about it.
As a part of the 3rd annual 4-H Feeding Missouri campaign, the Clark County 4-H Clubs and the Clark County FFA Chapter organized a friendly competition to collect items for the Clark County Food Pantry.
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2021 Shrine of St. Patrick Historical Preservation Award presented to
Fr. Francis O'Duignan
The Shrine of St. Patrick will honor Fr. O’Duignan this year at their St. Patrick’s Day event to be held on March 14th at 10:30 am. at the Shrine of St. Patrick.
Fr. Francis O'Duignan was born on July 10, 1901, in Longford, Ireland. After being educated at St. Patrick College in Carlow, he was ordained to the priesthood there on June 12, 1927. He was designated to serve in Missouri in what was then the St. Joseph Diocese of Kansas City, Mo.
When Fr. O'Duignan arrived in the small village of St. Patrick in 1935, he was struck by a community that was rich in tradition and rich in faith, the center where the light of faith that St. Patrick took to Ireland 15 centuries ago, still burned bright.
Clark County 4-H Robotics SPIN Club presents a STEM Kit to
Running Fox Elementary Principal Katrina Nixon.
Clark Co. 4-H Robotics SPIN Club Gives Back by Sharing their Passion
KAHOKA, MO—The first week of 2021 kicked off a new 4-H SPIN Club for youth interested in Robotics. A SPIN Club is a short-term 4-H membership that is centered around one topic- in this case Robotics. 4-H SPIN Clubs typically meet 5-7 times over a 2 to 3 month period, complete a community service project and hold a culminating event.
4-H Volunteers Dana Bush and Ardith Harmon headed up the venture with twelve excited 4H members and one youth leader exploring junk drawer robotics and then moving on to building and coding Lego EV-3s. “I am so proud of these kids,” says Club Leader Dana Bush. “They come each week willing to listen, work hard and problem solve. I am also very thankful that their parents have been to willing to help out. We have been able to cover all of the lessons in the unit plus a few extras because their willingness to help us out during this time.” Assistant Club Leader Ardith Harmon shared that, “volunteering for the Robotics SPIN Club was definitely outside of my expertise and comfort zone, but collaborating with Dana Bush was great and Clark County 4-H members have really benefited from the experience.”
The Clark County FFA Chapter celebrated FFA Week this past week. Monday was Farmer Dress/Camo Day, Tuesday was Red, White and Blue Day, Wednesday was Blue/Gold and Teacher Appreciation Day, Thursday was Official Dress Day, Friday was the Tractor/Truck Day and Flannel Day. Pictured above a group photo from Friday - Truck & Tractor Day.
The staff at the Clark County Nursing Home has been blessed by the gift bags given to them from the New Testament Christian Church. The staff was very appreciative of the thoughtful gifts and the kind expressions that went along with them.
Pictured above members of the Clark County Nursing Home staff and representatives from New Testament Christian Church.
Johnson Signs Letter of Intent To Swim At Maryville University of St. Louis
Madelyn Johnson, a senior at Clark County R-1 High School recently signed a letter of intent to be a member of the women's swimming and diving team at Maryville University of St. Louis this fall.
"I feel extremely relieved to have finally made my decision for not only continuing my education but also allowing myself the opportunity to continue to compete in something that I love to do. I have always loved to swim and have dreamed about having the opportunity to swim at the college level," commented Madelyn. "When deciding where I wanted to continue my education, I had narrowed it down to Maryville University of St. Louis and Truman State University in Kirksville. When I took a college visit to Maryville it really helped make my decision. I really liked the campus and had a great talk with Coach Nicholson about my future and having the opportunity to swim at the college level".
On Thursday, February 18th, the Clark County Extension Council held its annual meeting at Steve’s Family Dining. Pictured above County Clerk Kelly Waples swearing in newly elected Extension Council Members including Donna Flood, David Boltz, Christopher Pearl, and Raelynn Hunziker.
CCR-1 High School held their annual “Pack the Place Pink” game on Friday, February 12th. The teams took on South Shelby in the contest. Students involved in basketball, cheerleading, drill and dance, along with members of the community wore pink to the game to show support and help raise money for local cancer support. Pictured above the Lady Indians basketball team and pictured below the CCR-1 Cheerleaders.
Clark Co. Nursing Home Valentine
King and Queen
At the Clark County Nursing Home, they have been celebrating Valentine's all week. The staff drew names for Secret Valentine's and the residents have been receiving secret gifts each day. Friday, February 12th was their annual Valentine's Party and the 2021 King & Queen were announced and the "secrets" revealed.
The Queen is Edith Dochterman and the King is William Hackney, congratulations to both!
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Krueger and Steele Families Honored as Century Farms
Please join us in congratulating Milton and Doris Krueger, and John and Brenda Steele who have been recognized through the Missouri Century Farm program for 2020. We are disappointed that we will not have the opportunity to recognize them publicly with Farm/City Night cancelled for 2021. Please see the February 16th issue of the Hometown Journal as both families share the history and stories of their family's ownership of these farms.
CCR-1 High School Courtwarming 2021
CCR-1 Courtwarming King & Queen
Hunter Yancy and Kiara Brunk
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CCR-1 Courtwarming Junior Attendants
Bryton Plenge & Damara Daniels
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CCR-1 Courtwarming Sophomore Attendants
Carter Briscoe & Ashtyn Ebeling
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CCR-1 Courtwarming Freshmen Attendants
Callan Wheeler & Lauren Gutting
February is American Heart Month, and Feb. 5th was the Annual National Wear Red Day, drawing attention to cardiovascular disease. Pictured above the staff at the Clark County Health Department: Front row: Brenda Cottrell, HHA; Chrisha Holder, HHA; Paula Schantz, HHA; Second Row: Leann Clifford, RN; Ashley James, RN; Bailee Kiger, RN; Lorie Schantz, CTII; Tina St.Clair, HHA; Marlena Mack, RN. Third Row: Evelena Sutterfield, RN, Adm.; Sara Smith, CTI; Gena Ellison, RN; Laura Colvin, LPN; Audrie Howe, RN; Michelle English, CTI; Janie Horton, Asst. Adm.
The Clark County Health Department will be offering cholesterol screening at a reduced rate of $15.00 for the entire month of February in conjunction with Heart Month on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, no appointment necessary. Cholesterol screening is available every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year for $20.00. You do need to be fasting for this test no food or drink after midnight the night before. If your business would like an onsite cholesterol and /or flu clinic please contact the Clark County Health Dept. 660-727-2356. Anyone wanting a flu shot at no charge, please bring in your Medicaid, Medicare or Insurance card.
Clark County Extension Council to
Host Food Drive in place of Farm/City Night
With the health and safety of our community in mind, the Clark County Extension Council has made the decision to suspend holding Farm/ City Night for 2021 and hopes to reinstate the event in 2022. In discussions about the unfortunate, but necessary choice, Extension Council member Lora Jacobson voiced, “just because we have to cancel the event, the Food Pantry shouldn’t suffer. They need the support now more than ever.” Traditionally donations of funds and food items requested for the free event have gone to support the Clark County Food Pantry.
For 35 years the Clark County Extension Council has brought the community together for an evening of education and enjoyment and in what would have been the 36th annual Farm/City Night, the Council is channeling its efforts into bringing the community together in a different way to support the Clark County Food Pantry. Members of the community and businesses are being asked to consider transitioning their usual donations to Farm/ City Night into a monetary donation for the Clark County Food Pantry.
Funds may be sent to the Clark County Extension Office at 111 E. Court St., Suite 10, Kahoka, MO 63445 by February 26th with a memo line of Clark County Food Pantry and all funds collected will be presented to the Food Pantry.
Extension Council members will also be hosting a Food Drive to benefit the Food Pantry. On Saturday, February 27th from 9-11 am, Extension Council members will be set up in the parking lots of C & R Market, Mac’s Super Saver, and Dollar General in Kahoka to collect canned food items. Clark County 4-H Clubs and the Clark County FFA Chapter will also be collecting food items as a part of the 4-H Feeding Missouri Initiative and their collections will be contributed to the Clark County Food Pantry along with those being collected by the Clark County Extension Council. Anyone with questions can contact the Clark County Extension Office at 660-727-3339.
The Clark County Food Pantry has identified the following items as those they are specifically in need of: Cereal, Canned meats (chicken or tuna), Toilet paper, Crackers, Peanut Butter, Soups, Pudding/ Jell-O, Laundry Soap
2021 Special Pictorial Cancellation and Envelope
The Shrine of St. Patrick would like to present the 2021 Special Pictorial Cancellation and Envelope that will be available for purchase from March 1st thru March 31st. Both the Envelope and the Cancellation celebrate the Irish Tree of Life symbol which honors the importance of family and heritage.
The envelope can be purchased for $2.00 each and includes the envelope, postage, insert with an Irish greeting, and the cachet stamping of “St. Patrick, Mo. - The Only One In The World”.
By sending your mailing list to the Shrine of St. Patrick, P.O. Box 34, St. Patrick, Mo. 63466, the ladies of the Shrine will prepare your envelopes and provide them to the St. Patrick Post Office for mailing. If you would like your envelopes mailed on a certain day, please provide that information.
This is one of the most important fundraisers for the Shrine of St. Patrick dating back to 1936 when the cachet was first developed.
How excited would your family and friends be to receive one of these beautiful envelopes for a St. Patrick’s Day greeting? At a time when the importance of family has never been greater, you could start a tradition that would last for years to come.
The ladies of the Shrine of St. Patrick look forward to receiving your requests!
Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District Manager Recognized as Area 3 District Employee of the Year
Jacky Martin, Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District Manager/ DS III, was recently recognized as the District Employee of the Year for Area 3 for outstanding job performance in 2020. Jacky was hired as a district specialist five years ago and she hit the ground running and has not stopped since. She greets clients with a smile and enthusiasm that creates a positive environment and can always be counted on to go above and beyond her required duties.
Who doesn’t enjoy a little snow in January! Pictured above are a few of the photos that were submitted on our facebook page of local residents enjoying their time in the snow. Please see our February 2nd issue for more photos and thank you to everyone who shared their snow day photos.
This past week the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for new member Flowers for You. Pictured above Stacy Smith, Beverly Laffoon and Tony McKee representing the chamber of commerce with Ryan & Caitlin Roberts new owners of Flowers for You. Also pictured Ryan and Caitlin’s daughter Savannah being held by Caitlin’s younger sister Shelbi Slater, who will be helping part time in the shop. Ryan and Caitlin purchased the business in December of 2020. “We are excited about this new business venture,” commented Caitlin. “We’re here to help in any way we can. Delivery is available in Kahoka and in the surrounding areas”.
Flowers for You is located on the north side of the square at 221 West Commercial St., in Kahoka, MO and is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and most Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to surprise your loved one with beautiful flowers, so with Valentine’s Day just around the corner Caitlin and Shelbi have been busy preparing for the upcoming holiday. If you haven’t placed your Valentine’s Day order you still have time, be sure to stop by or call 660-727-2323 to place your order.
Dr. Jeff Davis Completes Program to Earn Certified Medical Director In Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
The Board of Directors of the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM), is proud to announce that Jeffrey D. Davis, DO, CMD of Memphis, Missouri, has completed the program requirements to be a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. Dr. Davis is one of more than 4,000 physicians, nationwide, who have received the CMD designation since the program’s inception in 1991. Dr. Davis is the medical director at Scotland County Care Center in Memphis, Knox County Nursing Home in Edina and Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.
"As a family practice physician and the medical director to three of our area nursing homes, I was drawn to the elements of this certification program to better equip me to systematically direct the care of the patients residing in these local nursing homes," said Dr. Davis.
Clark County Quilt Update
Quilt block makers - Time is getting short to submit your block for our Paul Rowe museum's Clark County Quilt! We have blocks with buildings, animals, a one-room schoolhouse, 9 patch, mule festival, artsy, grandmother's flower garden, etc. We are not being picky; don't miss getting your block in this project.
We look forward to receiving your block by February 14, 2021. There is a short form to fill out naming the block and a bio about the maker. (Remember - 100 percent cotton and 10.5" X 10.5"). This quilt will stay permanently at the museum.
Questions or submissions, contact Jo Bryant 660-216-4345 or Linda Plenge 660-727-3862.
Tony Lenzini Palmyra Tournament 3rd Place Champions
Front row: Bre Chamley, Hope Ross, Alexis Ellison, Kiara Brunk, Delana Hess, Elly Hamner and Amelia Boudreau, manager. Back row: Head Coach John Weaver, Emma Ross, Darian Harper, Samantha Behnke, Brooklyn Howe, Assistant Coaches Jessica Sommers and Danessa Binsbacher.
Please see pages 6 & 7 for a complete recap of the tournament in the January 26th issue.
2021 Tax Filing Season Begins Feb. 12;
IRS Outlines Steps To Speed Refunds During Pandemic
IR-2021-16, January 15, 2021 WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. The February 12 start date for individual tax return filers allows the IRS time to do additional programming and testing of IRS systems following the December 27 tax law changes that provided a second round of Economic Impact Payments and other benefits. This programming work is critical to ensuring IRS systems run smoothly. If filing season were opened without the correct programming in place, then there could be a delay in issuing refunds to taxpayers. These changes ensure that eligible people will receive any remaining stimulus money as a Recovery Rebate Credit when they file their 2020 tax return.
Ayerco stores in northeast Missouri participated in Check Out Hunger campaign during the month of December to benefit The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri. Stores solicited donations to help share food with neighbors in need and raised $4757.45. Because of The Food Bank’s purchasing power, that is the equivalent to more than $100,000 worth of groceries for residents in Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Clark, Lewis, Shelby and Adair counties.
Pictured presenting the check are Brad Ayers with Kirsten Craig, local store manager. For more information, visit sharefoodbringhope.org.
First Baby of the New Year Born at Scotland County Hospital
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis is pleased to announce the first baby born in 2021 at the Women's Center. Tova Dawson Galbreath, the daughter of Laken Irvin and Trevor Galbreath of Revere, MO, was born on January 13, 2021, at 2:04 pm and weighs 7 lbs 13 oz and is 20 inches long. Little Miss Tova is welcomed by siblings: Trake and Myarra. Dr. Randy Tobler delivered the baby and provided obstetric care to the mother during the pregnancy.
Grandparents are David & Barbara Hoenig of Revere, MO, Delbert & Tonya Irvin of Kahoka, MO, Tony & Robin Weber of Keokuk, IA, and Broc and Shannon Galbreath of Keokuk, IA.s in their natural habitat. The department will be on hand 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
MFA Oil Foundation Awards Grant to Industrial Opportunities
This past week MFA Oil Foundation awarded a grant to Industrial Opportunities to assist with the purchase of concrete to make the path between buildings safer and more stable. Pictured above Industrial Opportunities board members Steve Krueger, Jerry Webber, and Wayne Blum; Sara Louck, Industrial Opportunities Manager; Cory Fett - MFA Oil Kahoka Branch Manager; Monte Fisher – Board of Director District 2 - Northeast; and Ralph Plenge, Jr., Industrial Opportunities board member.
Fundraising to begin for North Bathrooms at Fairgrounds
The Clark County Jr. Livestock Committee has obtained approval from the Clark County Fair Board to begin working on another upgrade to the fairgrounds that will improve not only the 4-H & FFA youth experience but also improve the community’s fair experience as well. Proposals and drawings have been made and approved by both the fair board and the Livestock Committee to construct bathrooms and showers on the north end of the fairgrounds just west of the current Art Hall building. The proposal includes two shower rooms for each (women and men) will include a toilet. They will work as additional stalls when not in use for showers. The other three stalls will be partitions and will include a handicap accessible stall in each bathroom. Each bathroom will also include a baby changing station and sinks.
Keokuk’s Bald Eagle Appreciation Days - January 16th and 17th
By Joe Benedict, Daily Gate City
Keokuk’s Bald Eagle Appreciation Days will be held this year, but not in the traditional way as the COVID-19 pandemic spills into 2021.
The event this year is being held Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17.
Tourism Director Kirk Brandenberger said the Convention and Tourism Bureau is busy getting the word out about the changes to the event.
“We didn’t want to cancel it,” he said. “It’s just going to be different this time.”
One of Keokuk’s signature events will be held mostly virtually this year. The Lee County Conservation Department will still have view scopes at the riverfront, however, so people can go down and look at the live birds in their natural habitat. The department will be on hand 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
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Highland Tournament Consolation Champions
Front row: Amelia Boudreau, manager; Elly Hamner, Bre Chamley, Kiara Brunk, Alexis Ellison and Delana Hess. Back row: Head Coach John Weaver; Samantha Behnke, Emma Ross, Hope Ross, Brooklyn Howe, Darian Harper, Assistant Coaches Jessica Sommers and Danessa Binsbacher.
Ryan & Caitlin Roberts Purchase Flowers For You Business
New faces are being seen in the Flowers for You floral shop, located on the north side of the square at 221 West Commercial St., in Kahoka, MO, as Ryan and Caitlin Roberts assume ownership. Flowers for You was previously owned and operated by Brad and Audrie Howe.
"We purchased the business about 3 weeks ago and have been overwhelmed by the community's continued support," commented Caitlin Roberts. "Brad and Audrie have been great to work with during the transition of ownership and Audrie along with her mom Gloria have been very helpful with any questions I have had about the business or making certain types of arrangements".
Even with all the regulations, Santa was still able to visit the staff & residents at the Clark County Nursing Home. Santa's helpers even delivered gifts to the RCF residents. Thank you to everyone who took part in the angel trees this year and for making this a happy time for the residents. More photos and videos can be seen on the Clark County Nursing Home Facebook page.
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On Thursday morning Clark County’s newly elected and re-elected public officials were sworn into office. Judge Roberts, swore in Joseph Humes, Western District Commissioner; Melissa Vigen, Public Administrator; Shawn Webster, Sheriff; Edwin Wilson, Coroner; Kevin Flood, Surveyor; Henry Dienst, Eastern District Commissioner. Newly elected Clark County Assessor John Campbell will be sworn into office the end of August 2021.
Recently Ball Volvo Truck & Tire Center in Kahoka presented Helping Hands of Clark County with a donation of $1000.00. Helping Hands of Clark County is a 501c3 non-profit organization that distributes food once a month to Clark County residents only.
Pictured above Carla Ball of Ball Volvo Truck & Tire Center presenting Nancie Holmes and Sherri Brunk from Helping Hands of Clark County with the donation.
Also this month Ball Volvo Truck & Tire Center donated $1000 to Industrial Opportunities and $3500 to the Clark County Rescue Squad.
All three Fourth Grade classrooms at Black Hawk Elementary School showed their love for our Clark County Community by collecting coins for Helping Hands of Clark County. Each boy and girl wanted to show the spirit of giving to others by donating what money they could to help feed other families and friends in time of need during the holiday season.
Mrs. Day's class collected $64.50, Mrs. Lemmon's $49.97, and Mrs. Smith's $35.53. All in all it was a total of $150.00.
Pictured above Mrs. Lemmon’s Class and pictured below Mrs. Smith’s Class with Nancie Holmes, representing Helping Hands of Clark County. Not pictured Mrs. Day's Class
On Saturday, December 19th the Clark County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Quilt of Valor presentation. The presentation was for WWII Veteran, Burrell Smith who has turned 102 years. The quilt was made by chapter member, Lois Humes & is the chapters first Quilt of Valor presentation.
Pictured above with Burrell are Clark County DAR members Caren Whitehead, Kathy Blythe, Lois Humes, Carol Ragar, Mitzie Pitford and Debbie Smith.
Photo and information courtesy of the Clark Co. Chapter of DAR Facebook page.
On December 19th the Clark County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was honored to place wreaths at the Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton, MO for Wreaths Across America. Chapter members placed a wreath for deceased member, Pauline Gorrell a WWII Army nurse.
A total of 198 wreaths were donated for this year’s ceremony at Forest Grove Cemetery.
Photo and information courtesy of the Clark Co. Chapter of DAR Facebook page.
The Kahoka VFW Post 4342 and the Ladies Auxiliary recently donated food items and monetary donations to the local food pantry.
Pictured above Allys Murphy accepting the donation from Judy Payton of the VFW.
The Wayland United Methodist Church and Cowboy Country Church of Wayland, Missouri sponsored a Live Nativity, Saturday, December 19th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the intersection of 136 and old highway 61 in Wayland.
MU Extension Recognizes Clark County Leaders
Clark Co. Extension Council recognizes Leader’s Honor Roll recipients Evelena Sutterfield and Ardith Harmon.
In light of the ongoing world pandemic, the Clark County Extension Council has elected to forgo planning for their annual Farm/City Night for 2021. One of the opportunities that we will miss in the cancellation of that event is publically recognizing those individuals receiving Leader’s Honor Roll. Leader’s Honor Roll is as state-wide University of Missouri recognition is presented to community leaders and supporters for their efforts, advocacy, service, or support of MU Extension in their communities. This year’s honorees are both community members who have provided leadership and guideance for the citizens of Clark County through the difficult year we have had.
This past week Tisha Gregory - Owner/Photographer with Country Creations Photography delivered all of the nonperishable food items and monetary donations that she received from the Christmas on the Square event that was held on December 12th. Tisha donated her time to take photos of children and their families with Santa for a non-perishable food item for the food pantry. Pictured above with Tisha is Dean Hunziker, Allys Murphy and Kathy Lucas of the Food Pantry.
The St. Paul United Church of Christ youth group recently made a donation to the Fostering Tree of Hope for Christmas. The youth have been busy collecting/purchasing items along with wrapping them to have them ready for Christmas. The group was able to adopt 42 foster youth from the Tree of Hope for Christmas. A big thank you to everyone who made donations or volunteered their time.
On Monday, December 14th members of the Fellowship Group at Peaksville Christian Church helped to make final preparations to the 52 gifts that were purchased by community members for residents at the Clark County Nursing Home. The gifts were delivered later in the week for the residents to enjoy for Christmas. A big thank you to everyone who made donations or volunteered their time.
First Annual Christmas on the Square - December 12th
What a wonderful evening our community was blessed with for the 1st Annual Christmas on the Square! Over twenty vendors were set up around the square and over fifteen businesses/organizations set up light displays to help decorate the park. Local businesses around the square also had extended hours for those attending to stop by for their holiday shopping. The evening started with three wagon teams of mules escorting Santa and carolers to the Clark County Nursing Home to wish the residents a Merry Christmas. Santa arrived back to the square around 5 pm where he was greeted by local children waiting to see him. Those in attendance also had the opportunity to have their picture taken with the Grinch and Snoopy. At 5:45 pm an opening ceremony was held with Pastor Shawn McAfee giving the opening prayer and City of Kahoka Aldermen Joe Roberts welcoming everyone and thanking those involved for all of their hard work and helping to make this event possible. Jerry Denham, long time Santa helper, who celebrated his 55th year of helping to spread holiday cheer around our community had the honor of lighting this years Christmas tree that was donated by a local resident. The opening ceremony concluded with HL Plenge signing a Christmas song.
A huge Thank You to all of the volunteers, businesses who set up displays, businesses who decorated their windows, those who donated candy canes, to the vendors who participated in this year’s event, and to those who donated their time to provide wagon rides. It was great to see our community working together and supporting each other while spreading a little holiday cheer!!
Over 500 Holiday Meals Served to Clark County Residents
Clark County Senior Center in conjunction with the Lewis County REC Cares Foundation recently hosted a Holiday Banquet at the Clark County Senior Center. This event was FREE of CHARGE for ALL CLARK COUNTY RESIDENTS 55 and OVER. The meal was delivered to the centers regular homebound clients and everyone else picked up their meal at the drive thru on Thursday, December 10th.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Lewis County REC members that allow us to round their monthly bills up to the nearest whole dollar, the REC CARES Foundation was able to cover the cost of holiday meals for senior citizens in Lewis, Clark, and Knox Counties,” commented Travis Mathes. “Over 300 meals were served in Lewis County in November, over 500 were delivered and served drive-thru in Clark County, and Knox County will have their meals available on Christmas Eve. If you would like to donate to the Foundation, simply contact our office and ask to be signed up for our round up program.”
MFA Oil Reopens Office in Kahoka
MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announces the reopening of its office in Kahoka, Mo. to meet the fuel and propane needs of residents in Clark County and the surrounding areas.
The Kahoka office, located just west of town on 20402 Spur 136, is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The Kahoka staff includes Plant Manager Corey Fett, Customer Service Representative Linda Loughhead and service technician David Hamner. Current and potential customers can call 660-727-3151 to order fuel and propane or schedule service.
On Veteran’s Day the students and staff at the local schools made videos this year to say “Thank You” to our local Veterans. The videos have been posted to the CCR-1 School District Facebook page for everyone to enjoy. Pictured above and below are students at Black Hawk Elementary School with a few of the items they made in honor of Veterans Day. Please see this weeks newspaper for more photos. Also on Veterans Day Ayer Boatman VFW Post 4342 held a Veterans Day Soup & Sandwich Lunch while many local businesses had specials to honor local veterans.
Clark County qualified six runners for the 46th MSHSAA Cross Country Championships on Friday, November 6th in Columbia, Mo.
Grace Buschling earned her third state cross country medal by placing fourth among 163 runners. Clark County, competing in the girls state cross country meet for the first time in school's history as a team, finished seventh among the 15 schools that qualified with 183 points.
Clark County junior Ethan Nelson finished 45th among 168 runners with a time of 18:07.6.
The Indian Pride Learning Center would like to say THANK YOU to The Missouri Department of Conservation, the Quail Forever organization, and Kassie Perry for collaborating with them to create a butterfly garden. It looks amazing and the students loved helping create it! More photos can be seen on the CCR-1 Facebook Page.
Quilt of Valor Presentation
On On Saturday, October 17th Robert Eddleman was presented a Quilt of Valor.
Robert Lee Eddleman was drafted into the service of the Army March 10, 1966.
He received his basic training at Fort Dix, N.J. followed by advanced training at Fort Bliss in Texas.
Quilts of Valor Foundation got its start in 2003 by a mother whose son was serving in the Army in Iraq. She worried about him every single day.
Wear it Pink Fundraiser For the Clark County Local Cancer Fund
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is the month when pink is seen everywhere. "This year over conversation with some friends I decided to try to come up with a fundraiser to help raise money for our local cancer fund here at home," commented Leisa Hunziker. "The Clark County Local Cancer Fund has helped so many families in our community by purchasing gas cards to help cancer patients get back and forth to their doctor appointments. We live in such a wonderful community who always comes forward to help in so many ways. Hats off to everyone for the overwhelming support".
On Thursday evening Leisa shared with those in attendance that they were able to raise from the t-shirts sales $6,490.00 with an additional $1025.00 of monetary donations.
The month of October they collected a Grand Total of $7,515.00 for the Clark County Local Cancer Fund. A HUGE THANK YOU again to everyone who helped make this possible.
This past week the Kahoka VFW Post #4342 presented the Clark County Rescue Squad with a check for $455. The funds were raised from the VFW’s tenderloin fundraiser that was held earlier this month. Pictured above members of the Kahoka VFW Post #4342 and members of the Clark Co. Rescue Squad.
Clark Co. To Host Highland In First Round of District Football
Coach Ethan Allen and his Indian football squad will host the Highland Cougars on Friday October 30 in district play. Kickoff will be at 7:00 PM. The winner will advance to the District Semifinal hosted by #1 seed Palmyra on November 6.
Admission remains $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students, and $1.00 for senior citizens. Currently, there are no attendance restrictions.
Spectators are encouraged to wear masks and socially distance, as well as not attend if they exhibit CDC identified COVID symptoms. Students middle school aged and younger will not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult and are expected to sit with an adult through out the contest.
Wreaths Across America is coming to the Shrine of St. Patrick Cemetery on December 19th at 10:30 AM to celebrate Wreaths Across America Day.
The Mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember - Honor - Teach: Remember our US Veterans, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the Value of Freedom. Wreaths Across America coordinates Wreath laying ceremonies at more than 2,100 locations across the U.S. By sponsoring a Wreath it means you’ll honor an American hero on Wreaths Across America Day. Please help us honor our Veterans that are laid to rest at the Shrine of St. Patrick Cemetery.
The cost an each Wreath is $15.00 and can be requested to be grave specific.
Or you can donate any amount to help with the costs of this great honor for our veterans.
Please send your donation to the following address: Wreaths Across America,
P. O. Box 12, St. Patrick, Mo. 63466. Make your check payable to Wreaths Across America. The deadline for ordering Wreaths is November 27th.
Thank you in advance for honoring our Veterans that served our country.
The Clark County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently collected almost 200 food items for the Clark County Food Pantry. This month they also collected 4 large bags of clothing for an Indian reservation in South Dakota, sent cards of Thanks to all Clark County fire departments, ambulance, police & all the residents of the Clark County Nursing Home. They are also working on delivering personal hygiene products to the schools in Canton & the Homeless Veterans Shelter in Columbia. Pictured above Clark Co. Chapter DAR members Anne Schock, Carol Ragar and Mitzie Pitford.
Son Valley Youth Ranch held their 10th Annual Harvest Hoedown on Sunday, October 11th. Those in attendance enjoyed a Free Will Donation Fish Fry Lunch, Live Music by Jefferson Connection along with a variety of games and horse rides. A ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the new cabins were also held for those in attendance.
Photos courtesy of Kristen Hageman at Krissy Dan Photography.
Brotherton’s Honored at Quilt of Valor Presentation
On Saturday, October 10th CSM Paul Brotherton along with his two sons, Major Jason Brotherton and Captain Devin Brotherton, surrounded by family and friends were each presented a Quilt of Valor for their service in the United States Army.
Each year the Peaksville Christian Church hosts a Festival of Sharing Event. This year the church knew of a great need from a great organization that helps out when we're in the most need. The Clark County Rescue Squad wasn't able to have their Mule Festival fundraiser this year. It usually covers their liability insurance and insurance on the vehicles. So this year the Peaksville Christian Church decided to put all of their Festival of Sharing efforts towards cash donations to the rescue squad. On Monday, October 12th the church hosted a chicken & noodle appreciation dinner for the volunteers and presented them with a check for $4015.00 to help. Pictured above members of the church’s fellowship group along with members of the Clark County Rescue Squad.
2020 STRIKE OUT CANER
The Lady Indians softball team held their annual “Strike Out Cancer” game on Thursday evening. The Varsity girls honored Shirley Wilson by having her throw out the first pitch. She is pictured above next to her granddaughter Kiara Brunk.
Parade Of Champions The Show Must Go On
Pictured above the CCR-1 Middle School Marching Indians and pictured below the CCR-1 High School Marching Indians performing in the 29th Annual Parade of Champions.
St Francisville Lodge # 588 presented the Clark County Rescue Squad a check for $500. The funds were raised from the lodge's 1st Annual Earl Hunziker Bow Shoot in late August. With the cancellation of the Mule Festival the lodge members recognized that the Rescue Squad was missing their largest fundraiser and wanted to step in to help. Pictured are W.M. Paul Allen presenting to Steve Howell, Treasurer of the Rescue Squad.
2020 CCR-1 Homecoming Royalty
Before the CCR-1 Varsity Football game on Friday evening the 2020 Homecoming King, Queen & Court was announced.
This year’s Homecoming Royalty was Freshman attendant - Carley Pearl, Sophomore attendant - Ashtyn Ebeling, Queen - Bre Chamley, King - Hunter Yancy, Senior attendant - Darian Harper, Junior attendant- Eleanor Cameron. Please see page 10 & 11 for more photos of this year’s Homecoming week activities.
Parade Of Champions The Show Must Go On
The parade will go on – the Parade of Champions, that is. The 29th Annual Parade of Champions marching band and field show competition sponsored by the Clark County R-1 Fine Arts Boosters, will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Kahoka, Missouri.
“We are excited to be able to provide this opportunity for these bands to perform,” said Carrie Hamner, Fine Arts Boosters president. “The Fine Arts Boosters organization is grateful the (school) board and administration allowed us to go ahead with our competition. We hope to provide a safe, fun environment for the kids and their families to enjoy the show.”
While this year’s event may be smaller and look a little different due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the level of competition remains high.
Bank of Monticello is proud to support the teachers, faculty and staff of Clark Co R-1. This past week Maria Shirey from Bank of Monticello delivered breakfast pizza to faculty and staff! It’s a great day to be a Indian!
Chris and Sandra Triplett New Owners of Wilson and Triplett Funeral Home
There is a saying that every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end, for 47 years, Ed and Kathy Wilson have owned and operated Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka. They continued the legacy of Ed's father, and the Gutting Funeral Home before then.
Now, Ed and Kathy are exploring the concept of being able to attend family functions, and participate in the activities of their grandchildren, with their retirement from full time funeral service. While Ed and Kathy will still call Kahoka home, Chris and Sandra Triplett have purchased the business and now also will have roots in Kahoka as the new owners of Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home. Ed and Kathy will still have some involvement but Chris and Sandra will be assuming full time, day to day.
Each year the DAR celebrates & promotes Constitution Week which is Sept. 17th - 23rd. On Monday, September 14th, City of Kahoka Mayor Jerry Webber signed a proclamation honoring Constitution Week. He is pictured above with Clark County DAR members Rayline Perry, Mitzie Pitford & Debbie Smith.
United Way of the Great River Region Helps Feed Clark County Seniors
United Way of the Great River Region serves Clark County, Missouri, Hancock County, Illinois and Lee County, Iowa. Pictured below UWGRR Board member Ashley Brunk presents a check for $1,000 to help the Clark County Senior Center provide meals for seniors. The funds were made available through a private donation to UWGRR for COVID-19 relief specific to the areas of food insecurity, rent and utility assistance and education.
Pictured from left to right: Renate Garner, Ronda Davis, Sharon Miller, Shawna Sheffler and Ashley Brunk.
Clark County School District R-1 Gets Boost from United Way of the Great River Region
United Way of the Great River Region serves Clark County, Missouri, Hancock County, Illinois and Lee County, Iowa. Pictured below UWGRR Executive Director Karen Siefken and Board member Ashley Brunk presents a check for $1,650 to Ritchie Kracht, Superintendent of School for Clark County to help with COVID-19 relief efforts. The funds were made available through a private donation to UWGRR for COVID-19 relief specific to the areas of food insecurity, rent and utility assistance and education.
On Saturday Cruisin for the Tunes Car Show hosted a car cruise and later in the afternoon the Clark County Cattlemen, Kahoka Lions Club and a few other local vendors set up in the city of Kahoka park to help raise money for their organizations.
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The Shrine of St. Patrick held their “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” celebration on Sunday, September 13th, starting with Mass Service.
The Annual Historical Preservation Award was presented to Ellen Krueger for her years of service as Publicity Chairman and Historian for the Shrine of St. Patrick, the Grade School and High School, and the town of St. Patrick. The award was accepted by her daughter’s, Bobbi Krueger and Cyndy Wollbrink, and granddaughter Hannah Wollbrink.
Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting
This past week the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Jamee and Dwaine Kelley owners of Backroads Consignment and Boutique located in Kahoka. Pictured above Nora Birky and Melissa Vigen with the chamber of commerce and Jamee and Dwaine Kelley.
Backroads Consignment and Boutique is open Monday thru Thursday 8 am to 5 pm, Friday 10 am to 7 pm, and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. The store offers a nice selection of consignment and new boutique items.
“We are excited to announce that we will be holding our Grand Opening Celebration on September 25th from 10 am to 7 pm. We will have a variety of sales and giveaways along with serving refreshments,” commented Jamee Kelley.
Governor Parson Appoints Holly Conger-Koenig as Associate
Circuit Judge for the 1st Judicial Circuit
September 18, 2020 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson appointed Holly Conger-Koenig as Associate Circuit Judge for the 1st Judicial Circuit. She will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Rick Roberts to Circuit Judge.
Ms. Conger-Koenig, of Kahoka, is currently serving as the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney. She holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Culver Stockton College and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan.
Black Hawk Elementary School Receives Community Grant Foundation
Black Hawk Elementary School was the recipient of a $2,000 COVID grant from the Community Grant Foundation this summer. “We were so lucky to be able to order materials to help us with social distancing and sanitizing. Some of the materials we ordered were chair back pockets, individual pencil boxes, hand sanitizer, and individual dry erase markers for small groups. These materials have been so amazing to have this year and have allowed us more storage options and to carry materials back and forth to Special classes, along with keeping our hands clean! We are so grateful to them,” commented Mrs. Betsy Parrish, Principal, Black Hawk Elementary.
Clark County Quilt Update
We are excited to be receiving quilt blocks for our Clark County quilt from local and out of state former residents! Do we have yours? We hope you will consider making a block and not miss out on being part of this project. The block needs to be 100% cotton 10½ x 10½ and relate to Clark County in some way or through a family connection.
For questions or more information about getting a submission sheet, you may contact Linda Plenge 660-727-3862 or email lkplenge63@ gmail.com; or call director Jo Bryant 660-948-2522. This quilt will become a permanent addition to our museum. (above picture shows some of the submitted blocks.)
CARE Roller Rena Reopened Sept. 18th
CARE Roller-Rena is happy to announce that they will be reopening on Friday September 18!!
Effective September 18, 2020 the Roller-Rena will have new business hours and new prices!
Hours will be Friday & Saturday nights: Open Skate from 6-10 pm and admission will be $5 and Skate Rental $1 (so it’s $6 total if you use CARE skates); Saturday & Sunday afternoons: Open Skate from 2-4 pm (afternoon skate sessions are designed more for families, young skaters, skate lessons or small parties) and admission $3 and free skate rental with any paid admission. Mondays (every Monday): Christian Skate Night from 6-8pm with admission $3 and free skate rental with any paid admission.
Community Members Help Promote Cancer Awareness
The month of October is just around the corner and during the month many communities, organizations and businesses recognize and bring awareness to Breast Cancer.
Lesia Hunziker and Friends are currently sponsoring a fundraiser selling “We Wear Pink in October” shirts to help promote cancer awareness. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to the Clark County Local Cancer Fund.
“We felt this would be a great fundraiser to bring awareness to breast cancer along with raising money to help our local cancer patients," commented Lesia Hunziker. “Our local cancer fund is a great organization that is able to help cancer patients in our community by donating gas cards to help with travel expenses.”
Order forms can be picked up at American Family, Exchange Bank, Big Ed’s, Kahoka Medical Clinic, C & R Market, Bank of Monticello, Clark County Pharmacy, Kahoka State Bank, Clark County Health Department, Mac’s Super Saver, Peoples Bank, Quincy Medical Group, Conn Communications, MFA Agri Service, Trend’s by Sheila and Reed’s Grill.
Order Forms need to be turned in by Monday, September 21st at MFA Agri Services or American Family Insurance in Kahoka.
Any questions please contact Lesia Hunziker at 660-341-5130.
Please see page 7 for the order form in this weeks newspaper.
Kylie Selway recently won the Champion Maintainer Female competition at the Missouri State Fair on August 16, 2020. She is the daughter of Dewayne Selway and Susan Selway.
Tim Bertram, Shelter Insurance Agent Hosts Back to School drawing!
Earlier this month Tim Bertram, your local Shelter Insurance Agent asked community members to nominate a teacher from the Clark County R-1 School District. All the nominations were entered into a drawing for a $100 donation from his agency for their classroom. This past week a winner was chosen from each building and the winners included: Tara Mason at Indian Pride Learning Center, Alyce McAfee at Black Hawk Elementary School, Robin Davis at Running Fox Elementary School, Marc Colvin at the Middle School and Michelle Tappendorf at the High School. “A huge thank you to everyone who submitted names for this year drawing and we hope that everyone has a great 2020-2021 school year,” commented Tim Bertram.
At the Museum Sansom Civil War Sword donated to Paul Rowe Museum
The Civil War Experiences of Lieutenant
George N. Sansom.
George Nelson Sansom, Civil War veteran, was born 15 Mar 1833, in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. He and his young family moved to Illinois in 1855. On July 14, 1862, George enlisted as a Sergeant with B Company, 83rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry from Warren County, Illinois. Fellow soldier and future lawman, Virgil Earp, served as a private in this regiment.
The 83rd Illinois Infantry was organized at Monmouth and mustered into Federal service on August 21, 1862. Colonel Abner Harding, attorney and former state legislator, served as regimental commander. The newly recruited soldiers moved from camp August 25 to Burlington, Iowa, and then to St. Louis finally arriving in Cairo, Illinois August 29.
“New” Landowner Registry
All qualifying resident landowners with 20 or more contiguous acres, must submit their property information by completing a Landowner Registry Application to be eligible to receive (no-cost) landowner deer and turkey permits this fall.
The Landowner Registry Application may be completed online atwww.mdc.mo.gov/buypermits or by submitting a paper application, which should have been mailed to all landowners, who received landowner deer permits last year.
If you did not receive a form in the mail, or would like landowner permit for the first time, call 573-522-0107 and select Option 1. Each qualifying landowner and immediate household member, who want to get landowner permits, must complete a form. Those who choose to complete the registry via a (paper application) must submit the form to the Department of Conservation 60 days prior to the opening day of the season to guarantee the registry application is processed. This Registry cannot be completed by a permit vendor.
Also, all qualifying nonresident landowners with 75 or more contiguous acres, must submit their property information via a Landowner Registry Application to be eligible to receive the (reduced cost) landowner deer and turkey permits.
All registry submissions remain valid for three (3) years from the original entry or from the last update. I encourage you to complete these as soon as you can. The fall hunting seasons will be here before you know it. For more information contact Conservation Agent Rudd Binsbacher at 660-341-1595.
Harmon Makes Donation To Middle School Textiles Class
A big thank you to Aynsley Harmon for her generous donation to the new Textiles class at Middle School.
This past summer, Aynsley saw Mrs. Michelle Webster-Hoard’s Facebook post requesting donations for sewing supplies for the new MS class. After reading the post, Aynsley and her mother thought that collecting supplies would be a good 4H community service project.
With COVID restrictions, soliciting businesses and community members for donations was not practical. So, Aynley decided to use the money she earned from her 4H “auction” at the Clark County Fair to help purchase start up supplies for the class. Her total contribution was $289.57 worth of supplies and two irons. Mrs. Webster-Hoard and MS are very appreciative of Miss Harmon’s act of generosity.
Clark Co. Health Dept Can Now Provide Testing For Active COVID-19 Infection By Apt. Only
Due to the generous donation of local business owner, Neil McKee, the Clark County Health Department staff can now provide testing for active COVID-19 infection (PCR) by appointment only at the annex building located at 207 East Clark Street in Kahoka.
No individual with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 will be allowed to enter the main Health Department building located at 670 North Johnson Street in Kahoka. Testing times will be available on Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 9am-11am. This testing is open to Clark County residents only at no cost.
The Clark County Health Department is currently using the Missouri State Public Health Lab with a 24 hour time frame for results. Individuals must meet criteria for testing: symptomatic or close contact to a positive case.
Break Room Bar & Grill Now Open in Kahoka
Frank Rinchiuso and Pamela Simmons are happy to announce that the Break Room Bar & Grill is now open at 107 North Morgan St. in Kahoka, Mo.
"We held a soft opening on Friday, August 21st and really started advertising being open on Monday, August 24th," commented owner Frank Rinchiuso.
Break Room Bar & Grill will be open Monday thru Saturday 11:00 am to 1:30 am.
"We are really excited to be open. We are a family friendly, smoke free business. Along with serving food and drinks we have a pool table set up and a jukebox for everyone to enjoy"commented owner, Pamela Simmons.
The Break Room Bar & Grill is currently offering daily specials along with a variety of sandwiches and appetizers/ sides for their customers to enjoy.
News from Sever Library
The Summer Reading Program ended August 15th. The winner of the “Read to Me” category was Isaac Didier, who is the son of Josh and Kayla Didier, and the winner of the “Story Club” group was Jonathan Schmitz, who is the son of Lee and Susan Schmitz.
The library staff appreciates all the participation by all of our young boys and girls in the county.
Everyone who signed up for the Summer Reading Program receives a gift bag from Sever Library. We have called everyone and either left messages or spoke to a parent. Please schedule an appointment and come by to pick up the goodies.
Sever Library is implementing curbside service only. Patrons will be allowed in when there are no longer new cases in Clark County. You may call in and request books, CDs, movies, etc. at 660-727-3262 and schedule an appointment.
People's Bank Donates Supplies to Local Schools
This past week the staff at Peoples Bank of Wyaconda donated items including: tissues, sanitizing wipes, bottled water, and pencils to the Clark County R-1 and Canton R-V School Districts. Pictured above CCR-1 Superintendent, Dr. Ritchie Kracht accepting items from Peoples Bank Kahoka staff and pictured below Canton Superintendent, Jesse Uhlmeyer accepting items from Peoples Bank Canton staff.
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Clark County Nursing Home
 This past week has been “Fair Week” at the Clark County Nursing Home. Throughout the week the residents and staff tested their skills at different games that you might find at a fair. Everyone was also treated to delicious treats that you might also enjoy while attending the fair.
4th Grade Essay and Artwork Winners
The Missouri Association for Family and Community Education held their annual contest for the 2019-2020 school year with the topic being RESPECT, one of the six Pillars of Character. There were twenty six entries from Black Hawk Elementary and ten from Running Fox Elementary schools in Clark County. Judging is done as a first place entry moves from county to district to state and to national levels.
Sever Library - Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Program ended August 15th. The winner of the “Read” category was Liam McIntire, who is the son of Sibyl and James McIntire. The other winners will be announced with pictures in the coming weeks. The library staff appreciates all the participation by all of our young boys and girls in the county.
Everyone who signed up for the Summer Reading Program receives a gift bag from Sever Library. We have called everyone and either left messages or spoke to a parent. Please schedule an appointment and come by to pick up the goodies.
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Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commissions awarded $400,0000 CARES Act Funding for Economic Development
NEMO RPC announces plans to add a Disaster Recovery Coordinator to lead economic development efforts to help battle through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Memphis, MO — 8/12/2020 — Already an active participant in community efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission, today gained additional assets to aid in these endeavors. The United States Economic Development Administration announced a series of CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to Councils of Government and Regional Planning Commissions across North Missouri. The $400,000 grants will enable the agencies to assist businesses, local governments and community partners as they recover and rebuild economically from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Backroans Consignment and Boutique
Reopens Under New Owenership
On Monday, August 17th Backroads Consignment and Boutique reopened under the new ownership of Jamee and Dwaine Kelley. The store is still located at 112 North Johnson Street in Kahoka.
“We are excited about this new adventure,” commented Jamee Kelley. “I left the Clark County Nursing Home after working there over 12 years to start my own business. I am really going to miss all my co-workers and especially all the residents. They have been great to work with over the years and I have really enjoyed having the opportunity to be able to care for them," Jamee commented.
Lewis County REC Holds Drive-Thru Special Meeting of the Membership
The members of the Lewis County REC came out in full force to attend the special drive-thru meeting of the members held on August 6th. There were 352 members who registered to vote. Mike Schantz was re-elected to serve a 3 year term representing district 1, Larry Smoot was re-elected to serve a 1 year term representing district 3, and Randy James was elected to serve a 3 year term representing district 3.
Clark County R-1 School District Announces Re-Entry Plan
The Clark County School held their August board meeting on Wednesday night in the high school commons to discuss the upcoming school year.
During the meeting they approved their 2020-2021 School Re-entry Plan.
Clark County will be currently operating under a:
- Green - Low/No Spread,
- Yellow - Minimal Spread,
- Orange - Moderate Spread
- Red - Substantial Spread guideline plan.
The status will depend on the number of cases in the school and community. Changes in color status will be shared via School Messenger and social media. To see a copy of the full re-entry plan document you can visit the schools website at www.clarkcounty.k12.mo.us.
What a great week at the 139th Annual Clark County Fair. Please see pages 12-24 in this week's Hometown Journal for complete results from the
4-H & FFA Livestock shows, and other main events from this year’s fair.
At the conclusion of the Clark County Fair 4-H & FFA Swine Show, on Thursday, July 30th, there was a special recognition.
Becki Krueger was recognized as being the Clark County 2020 inductee into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame.
Becki was a Clark County 4-H Volunteer for over 20 years, serving on the Clark County 4-H Council and the Clark County Junior Livestock Committee as well as serving as a long time horse leader.
Clark County Hunter Education Class ~ Aug. 11th
The Missouri Department of Conservation will be holding a Skills Session from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm at the Alexandria Community Center on August 11, 2020.
Clark County R-1 School District Will Be Hosting Student Registration
Clark County R-1 School District will be hosting student registration for all returning and new students on Tuesday, August 11, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Student registration will be in the high school commons for Preschool-12th grade students.
This past week the Kahoka Pickleball Group presented Katrina Nixon with the Clark County R-1 School District with Infrared No Touch Thermometers to be used during the upcoming school year. Pictured above with Katrina Nixon is, Adam Frazee, Emily Frazee, Barb McVeigh, Zoe Hunziker, Leann Baker, Tony McKee, Brynn Sprague, Joyce Oilar and Susan Selway. The first pickleball court was created in August 2019 at Om-ak-oh-ak Park. To learn more about Pickleball in Kahoka you can follow them on facebook at ‘Kahoka Dinkers Pickleball Group’ or contact Tony McKee or Monte Morris.
McKee/Sinele Family Scholarship Awarded at Truman State University
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Linzi Sedore, an accounting major from Alexandria, Mo., has been selected as the 2020-21 recipient of the McKee/Sinele Family Scholarship at Truman State University.
The McKee/Sinele Family Scholarship was established with gifts from G. Neill and Lois McKee, Clark County Pharmacy and Scotland County Pharmacy.
Southern Baptist Fellowship Church To Host Vacation Bible School from August 3rd - 7th
Join us at Southern Baptist Fellowship on Hwy 136 in Wayland for Concrete & Cranes™ Vacation Bible School from August 3 through August 7.
It is a week of discovering how Jesus’ love provides a foundation that will last. Kids will begin at 6 pm each evening at High Steel Worship Rally. From there, kids will gather at Blueprint Bible Study where they will be equipped to dig deep into God’s Word.
Congratulations CANDY ALDERTON, the Scotland County Hospital July Spirit of SCH award winner. Candy has been employed at SCH since she graduated from Kirksville Area Vo-Tech in 1978. She has worked in most every department, but has spent most of her time in Surgery, OB and the Med-Surg Floor. She currently works in the Centralized Scheduling Department and does pre-certifications, referrals and patient assistance. Candy's nominator said this about her, "Candy works very hard to help patients with our drug assistance programs. She finds the programs, files the paperwork and walks the patient through the filing process, year after year. She also has begun to work with the VA Choice Program to help veterans be able to see doctors in Memphis so the patient doesn't have to travel as far. She does this, plus all of her regular duties." Candy Alderton and her husband, Jim, live in Wyaconda. They have two grown sons and four grandchildren.
GREAT RIVER TIGERS ANNOUNCE MIZZOU SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Great River Tigers (GRT) Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association has announced the winners of the six $1,000 scholarships that the Chapter has awarded to students who will be attending the University of Missouri this fall. The winners of the scholarships for incoming freshmen are Amy Bryan, Palmyra, MO; Emma Deien, Hannibal, MO; Faith Boylen, Mt. Sterling, IL; and Ashlyn Eisele, Perry, MO. Scholarships were also awarded to two current students at Mizzou. They are Delaney Miller, Paris, MO and Aubry Boulware, Canton, MO.
Congratulations to the Clark Co HS class of 2020. This year's recipients of the Bank of Monticello Scholarships are Camryn Lee pictured top left with Maria Shirey and David Lemmon pictured top right with Brent Goings. Bank of Monticello wishes you much success in your future studies and careers.
Coulson Joins Peoples Bank As
New Loan Officer
Peoples Bank of Wyaconda would like to introduce their newest addition to their banking family. Miranda Coulson started at the bank the first of June, and is currently a loan officer and helps with loan processing in the Kahoka branch.
Miranda comes to Kahoka from Green City, MO. She graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia in 2016 where she studied Animal Science. “Growing up in a rural area, I have enjoyed learning and working in agriculture and knew that was something that I wanted to always be involved in. After college I had a great opportunity to work with Syngenta, Northwest MO Region. While with Syngenta, I helped farmers with crop protection and worked as a sales representative.
Scotland County Hospital Celebrates 50 Years
Scotland County Hospital is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Scotland County Hospital (SCH) is a not-for-profit district hospital in operation since 1970, designated as a Critical Access Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. Since 1997 SCH has established four (4) hospital-based rural health clinics in Scotland, Clark, Knox and Schuyler Counties in order to stabilize healthcare delivery providers. SCH has continually demonstrated a deep commitment to this rural & remote geographic area it serves, in which the hospital is the only hospital in a four (4) county area of extreme Northeast Missouri.
Final State FFA Convention Awards~ By: Mark Lemmon
As State FFA Convention comes to a close, we would like to recognize our last two awards for the year. This year we were fortunate enough to have Jacob Oilar named to the 2019-20 State FFA Chorus.
The last section of the State FFA Convention where the chapter was recognized was when our State FFA Vice-President Andrew Moore gave his retiring remarks and retired his State FFA Vice-President Jacket for the Missouri FFA Association.
Peoples Bank Welcomes New Loan Officer
Peoples Bank of Wyaconda would like to introduce their newest addition to their banking family, Jamie Cousins.
Jamie started at the bank the first of May and is currently a loan officer in the Kahoka branch.
Jamie comes to Kahoka from the Carthage, IL area. He graduated from West Prairie High School and continued his education at Monmouth College where he received a Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Business Administration and Exercise Science.
Route W in Clark County to temporarily close
for seal coat operations
HANNIBAL - Weather permitting, July 2, MoDOT crews will be performing seal coat operations on Route W in Clark County. The road will be closed from Clark County Route A to Clark County Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times. This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed. Work zones are active throughout the state. As you approach a work zone, please don’t drive distracted. Always buckle up and put your phone down for your safety and the safety of highway workers. All work zones are online at www.modot.org, and you can receive the latest news about road work in your area by signing up for e-updates.
This week Wendy Atterberg teamed up with two of our favorite mystery chefs to test out a fun breakfast recipe from her Kids in the Kitchen curriculum. French Toast Sticks is a simple, healthy recipe that is great for getting kids into the kitchen to help prepare their own food. Our chefs had a great time preparing the recipe and even enjoyed helping to do the dishes and clean up. We hope you will give this kid-tested and approved recipe a try!
As a Nutrition Program Associate with MU Extention’s Family Nutrition Education Program, Wendy connects with youth and adults in Clark, Lewis, Knox, and Scotland Counties to promote healthy eating and physical activity. The Family Nutrition Education Program is funded in part by USDA Snap. For more information call MU Extension’s Show Me Nurtition line at 1-888-515-0016. Running out of food, contact your local food stamp office or go online to dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp.
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Hammond Joins the
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Colton Hammond of Kahoka, Missouri, son of the late John Hammond and Roby Hammond, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Hammond was initiated at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Hammond is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
New Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine to open June 1
To enhance access to care for all of patients, Blessing Health System will open a new outpatient location at the corner of 48th and Maine, called the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine, on June 1, 2020. A unique grand opening, a drive-in virtual tour, will be held on Saturday, May 30, at the facility.
The Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine will offer a full spectrum of musculoskeletal services, which includes orthopedics and sports medicine, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, chiropractic care physical therapy and podiatry. In addition, retina care, family medicine, diagnostic and imaging services, and direct to consumer medical equipment and supplies will be located at 4800 Maine for the convenience of the region’s patients and consumers.
As a result of COVID-19, Blessing Health System will host a unique open house in the form of a drive-in video viewing of the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine at 8:45 pm and again at 9:15 pm, Saturday, May 30, in the Center’s parking lot. Space is limited for each viewing. Social distancing guidelines will be followed as attendees will stay in their cars to view the virtual tour of the new facility, while listening to the video transmitted through a special radio signal. Popcorn will be provided. In the event of rain, make-up date will be Friday, June 5. For more information, visit blessinghealth.org.
Patching operations continue for routes in Clark Co.
HANNIBAL - Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing patching operations in Scotland and Clark counties. Please see below for locations and details.
Clark County Route A – June 2-5, road will be reduced to one lane traffic at various locations from U.S. 136 to Clark County Route U for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each day.
Clark County Route W – June 5, road will be reduced to one lane traffic at various locations from Clark County Route A to Clark County Route D for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each day.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MoDOT (275-6636). All roadwork is posted on the traveler information map. You can also visit us online at www.modot.org/northeast
Red Cross Blood Drive –Kahoka
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at the First Baptist Church located at 363 N. Washington in Kahoka from noon until 6:00 p.m.For more information or an appointment, please call Gloria Allen, chairperson, at 660 342-6488. We honor all generous individuals who are willing to give from the heart. Please consider inviting a friend or family member to join you in giving blood. Together, you can help save lives. Community responsibility is based on the tradition of neighbor helping neighbor. The American Red Cross asks healthy people to give blood regularly to help meet the need for blood throughout the year. Please consider donating blood on Thursday, May 28th. The need is constant.
Baked Chicken Nuggets and Homemade Ranch Dressing
Looking for healthier twists on family favorites? This week Nutrition Program Associate Wendy Atterberg shares with us two recipes to add to your recipe box for healthier options that your family is sure to enjoy. Baked Chicken Nuggets are a nutritious meal option that the kids and entire family are sure to enjoy. Wendy shares that they could be served with honey mustard or buffalo dipping sauce. Homemade Ranch Dressing provides another option to serve with your nuggets, or veggies. Wendy shares that it is a great, healthy option for ranch lovers. Both of these quick and nutrious recipes come from the Eating Smart, Being Active curriculum for adults. We hope you give these recipes a try!
Viritual Visits Available from Memphis & Lancaster Clinics
MEMPHIS, MO - Scotland County Hospital, Memphis Medical Services and Lancaster Medical Services are suspending all in-person non-essential visits to the hospital and clinics. If you have a question as to whether your previously scheduled clinic appointment or previously scheduled outpatient treatment at the hospital is essential, please call either clinic or the hospital and a triage nurse will assist you (Memphis Medical Services 660-465-2828 and Lancaster Medical Services 660-457-3655).
Scotland County Hospital Makes Preparations for Covid-19
MEMPHIS, MO - Scotland County Hospital & Clinics in Memphis, MO, remains open for business and prepared to serve the health needs of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic and always. We encourage all individuals to become and remain prepared as well. Together, we can protect ourselves and diminish the spread of this disease by limiting travel and community exposure, remaining calm, frequently washing hands with soap and water, and always before touching your mouth, face or eyes, or any food before eating it. Self-quarantining at home is preferred if flu-like symptoms develop in otherwise healthy people that are not experiencing a medical emergency. In the absence of a medical emergency, please call ahead (660-956-6820 COVID-19 hospital hotline) to alert our COVID-19 Response Team, when you believe you meet the COVID-19 testing symptoms:
R If you have flu symptoms;
R If you have trouble breathing or shortness of breath;
R If you have been in contact with anyone
with flu symptoms in the last two weeks;
R If you have traveled to a
CDC Level 2 or 3 country in the last month; or been in contact with anyone that has.
A nice crowd was in attendance for the 35th annual Farm City Night hosted by the Clark County Extension Council. The evening started with a soup and sandwich supper served by the Clark County Farm Bureau.
A variety of local businesses and organizations were on hand with displays for those in attendance to view. Those in attendance enjoyed a program called Science on Wheels (pictured to the right). Science on Wheels is an entertaining group of graduate and postdoctoral researchers from the University of Missouri seeking to connect Missourians with scientists and share about the research they are doing. Then around 7 pm Spanky’s Dueling Pianos from St. Louis, Missouri took the stage to entertain everyone.
Running Fox Elementary School PTO Carnival top raffle ticket sellers
(L-R) Weston Davis, Jamison Hawkins, Parker Howell,
Lily Teeter, Ariabella McDaniel & not pictured-Brantley Todd
Jump Rope for Heart at Running Fox Elementary School was a success. Students jumped to support the American Heart Association and raised over $300 for the cause this year! Top donations were from Adalynn and Merijayne!
Clark County Extension Council Holds Annual Meeting
KAHOKA, Mo-On Thursday, February 21st, the Clark County Extension Council held their annual meeting at Steve’s Family Dining. The evening included dinner, a presentation, recognitions, and a business meeting.
Do You Know What your Local Library Offers?
The Northeast Missouri Library serves Clark County, Knox County and Lewis County. Patrons who do not pay taxes to Lewis County but live and pay their taxes to the City of Canton will need to purchase a $15.00 registration card.
During the month of February, Black Hawk Elementary School Principal,
Mrs. Betsy Parrish challenged the buddy rooms at the school to do a kindness project
for National Kindness Month.
Pictured above top left the bookmark project from Mrs. Nelson’s 1st grade and Mrs. McCreedy’s 4th grade Buddy Rooms creating bookmarks about kindness for the Library.
Pictured above top right a project from Mrs. Debbie Otte’s 2nd Grade and Mrs. Day’s 5th grade Buddy Rooms who surprised paras, office staff, and kitchen staff with Thank You Valentines this past week.
DAFFODIL DAYS FUNDRAISER
Daffodil Day orders for the American Cancer Society are in full bloom in Clark County. Dollars raised through Daffodil Days support groundbreaking research, patient services and other life saving programs. orders need to be placed by Friday, February 21st and delivery will be the week of March 24th. For a $10.00 donation you can get a bunch of daffodils or for a $15.00 donation you can receive a mini pot of daffodils and bulbs.Please contact michelle allen @ 660-341-7061 if you are interested.
The CCR-1 Spearettes Drill & Dance Team recently hosted a dance camp for approximately 50 students who are in kindergarten - fifth grade.
On Tuesday, February 4th the participants performed with the Spearettes Drill & Dance team during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game.
On January 13th members of the CCR-1 FCCLA organization presented their chapter service projects at the District FCCLA event at Atlanta, Mo.
Those attending the event were Clara Herrs, Kara Brown, Samantha Arnold, Mackenzie O’Brien, Olivia Bergman, Ronee Scott, Karrigen Wood and Emily McCutcheon.
On Saturday, February 1st CCR-1 band members who received All Conference honors performed in the All Conference Band Concert at South Shelby along with members from the other seven Clarence Cannon Conference Schools.
Partnership to expand care access in northeast Missouri Spring 2020 opening slated for new Edina medical clinic Scotland County Hospital & Clinics, Memphis, MO, and Blessing Health System, Quincy, IL, are partnering to open a rural health clinic in Edina, MO.
On January 16th the CCR-1 Scholar Bowl teams hosted South Shelby for their season opener.
The Varsity defeated South Shelby 330-130. Kevin Smith led the way with 9 tossups while Brody Waterman contributed 3.
The Junior Varsity defeated South Shelby 270-220.
William Queen had 5 tossups, while Lucas James and Donald Anderson each added 3 more.
In the Middle School game the Indians defeated South Shelby 310-120. Riley Queen answered 6 tossups, Luke Plenge had 4, and Garrett Billings answered 2 more.