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Community Snapshot: Furry Freeloader
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:23 pm
Carl Arnett, of La Monte, recently took this photo in his backyard of this squirrel feasting on corn. His granddaughter, Isabelle Arnett, 4, had gathered the corn the previous day in her pedal tractor and left it in the yard. The next day, the pair found the squirrel helping himself to the bounty.
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Elaine Wood's trike 1
Elaine Wood, of Sedalia, won first place from the judges for having the best customized motorcycle, and she also won the people’s choice award. Originally a 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200, she had Yeager’s Cycle convert her winning vehicle into a trike using Frankenstein parts. It also has a storage “truck bed” designed by Wood and a Columbia customizer.
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Elaine Wood's trike 2
Elaine Wood, of Sedalia, won first place from the judges for having the best customized motorcycle, and she also won the people’s choice award. Originally a 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200, she had Yeager’s Cycle convert her winning vehicle into a trike using Frankenstein parts. It also has a storage “truck bed” designed by Wood and a Columbia customizer.
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The Democrat Salutes Dale Malone
Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:22 pm
Dale Malone, owner of Daisy Dukes & Cowboy Boots, recently presented Valarie Swanson, executive director of the Pettis County chapter of the American Red Cross, $6,185.90 that was collected for the Moore, Okla., tornado victims over the Memorial Day weekend fundraiser. Major supporters of the effort were Dukes & Boots, Family Pawn, Mid-Missouri Outlaws, County Distributing, Dairy Queen, Grellner Sales and Yeager Cycle.
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“The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)”
“The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)” stars Eric Yazell, of Sedalia, top, Tommy Waller, of Sedalia, and Zach Craft, of Butler.
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“Eleemosynary”
“Eleemosynary” stars Lucy Clark, top, of Sedalia, Sylvia Thompson, of Sedalia, and Meg Aleshire, of Monett.
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Blueberries
Rob, right, and Leslie Exendine, left, owners and operators of Anne's Acres blueberry farm, east of Lincoln, show the bushes where customers can pick their own berries to Sedalia Area Farmers' Market board members Kimberly Knowle-Zeller, second from the left, and Beverly Rollings. The netting cage keeps birds from making a meal of the berries before they can be picked by customers. SAFM board members visited the farm last summer.
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Bomber U10 team wins qualifier
The U10 Sedalia Bombers won the Sports America Coaches Choice State Qualifier Tournament Sunday in Lee’s Summit. The team will travel to the State Tournament beginning Thursday in Branson. In four tournaments this summer the Bombers (26-4) have two first place and two second place finishes.
Pictured (back row – left to right): Team Manager: Ryan Herbort, Pierson Tichnor, Reed Manley, Jeffrey Goodson, Aiden Perkins, coach Chris Stratton, Ben Haug, Jack Huston, Kyle Wilson, coach John Makings (Front row – left to right): Zach Simmons, Ryan Russell, Garrett Stratton, Hollis Makings.
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The Democrat Goes on Vacation to Sanibel Island, Fla.
Monday, June 10, 2013 11:02 pm
Jerry and Terry Welch, of Sedalia, vacationed at Sanibel Island, Fla., in April. While there, the couple had their photo taken with a copy of the Democrat.
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Cole Camp students visit Civil War archives
Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander welcomed students from Cole Camp R-1 to “Civil War Archives Alive!”
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The Democrat Salutes the BRHC Foundation
Friday, June 7, 2013 11:02 pm
The Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation recently announced final proceeds of $19,762.50 from its Lub Dub 5K/10K Walk Run, held on April 27. Proceeds from the Lub Dub benefit the Foundation’s Camye Callis Gaspard Memorial Heart Fund to finance improvements in the treatment of heart disease in the area. This year’s funds will be used to purchase an Xper Swing software addition for the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab. The software will allow physicians to get a three-dimensional view during artery studies while cutting the patient’s exposure to radiation and contrast dye. McCarthy Toyota and Third National Bank were champion level sponsors for the event. From left, Karl Kramer, McCarthy Toyota; Dave Floyd, foundation board
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The Democrat Goes on Vacation to Savannah, Georgia
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:53 pm
Mary Alice Shull, of Smithton, submitted this photo of, from left, Mary Stevens, Brooke Monsees, Shelly Kempton, Becky Williams, Charlotte Ramey, Shull, and Diane Ream on a recent visit to Savannah, Ga. While there, they had their photo taken with a copy of the Sedalia Democrat.
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Eric Bronson is the author of “King of Rags,” a fictional story based on real history. Among the main characters is Sedalia native son Scott Joplin.
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The recently published “King of Rags” by Eric Bronson is available at the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation store on Ohio Street. Bronson will sign books on Saturday at the courthouse.
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The Democrat Goes on Vacation to Cancun, Mexico
Monday, June 3, 2013 10:08 pm
Rick, Susan and Christopher Mergen recently traveled to Cancun, Mexico, with their Sedalia Democrat newspaper. The photo was taken by Christopher at the Ocean Coral Resort.
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Community Snapshot: Somewhere Over the Double Rainbow
Friday, May 31, 2013 10:54 pm
Jeff Edwards, of Sedalia submitted this photo of a very bright double rainbow, which was taken after the storms on Monday night just south of Sedalia.
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Lana Kelly, director of Women’s Health, left, and Bonnie Killion, assistant director, right, congratulate Patty Bock, RN, Nursery, on being named Bothwell’s 2013 Nurse of the Year.
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Renee Franklin, second from left, received Bothwell’s 2013 Nursing Support Staff of the Year. With Franklin are Estella Frazier, director 3 Southwest and Orthopedics, left; Pamela Shute, senior project leader; and Cathy Teter, director of patient care.
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Vet thanks
From left, veterans Charlie McGaugh, Doc Sapp and John Lillis spearheaded a project to thank Missouri Veterans Home~Warrensburg staff, the Veterans Assistance League, and the community at large for creating such a wonderful holiday season for the home’s 200 veterans.
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The Democrat Goes on Vacation to Woodbury, Minn.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:15 pm
Stover residents Joe and Janet Brockmann, and their grandson, Ian Clifford, visited Woodbury, Minn., while on vacation over the Memorial Day weekend and posted for this picture with a copy of the Democrat. The three, along with their daughter and son-in-law, Katy and Matthew Clifford, of Tipton, also visited the National Farm Toy Museum in Dyersville, Iowa, on their trip
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State Rep. Dean Dohrman holds his SFCC 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award he received on May 17.
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The Democrat Salutes the Smith-Cotton Lady Tigers soccer team
Monday, May 27, 2013 11:43 pm
The Smith-Cotton Lady Tigers soccer team recently raised $9,155 for the Bothwell Foundation’s Gene Loveall Cancer Services Fund. The money will be used for patient programs at the Susan O’Brien Fischer Cancer Center at Bothwell Regional Health Center. The team raised the contributions through a live auction, a silent auction, T-shirt sales and a benefit game played April 18 at Susie Ditzfeld Field. The fundraiser was coordinated by S-C soccer parents Leisa Gero, mother of S-C senior soccer player Tayler Gero, and Darrin Goodson, father of S-C junior soccer player Alexia Goodson. The event has raised $32,609 over the past four years.
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Frieda Ingram receives the Bothwell Regional Health Center’s Volunteer of the Year 2012 for the American Red Cross.
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Community Snapshot: Squirrel's Breakfast
Friday, May 24, 2013 12:18 am
Nancy Sparks, of Sedalia, submitted this recent photo of a squirrel visiting her patio table and munching on his breakfast.
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Trenton Rhea and family
Former Sedalian Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea is pictured with his wife, Leah Reid Rhea, and daughters, Joanna, Abigail and Autumn. He died in Afghanistan on May 15.
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The Democrat Goes on Vacation to Destin, Fla.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:31 pm
Valerie Poort, left, and Dorothy Poort, both of Sedalia, recently traveled to Destin, Fla. During their stay, the pair had their photo taken with a copy of the Democrat in front of a helicopter that later took them on a ride over the ocean.
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SFCC's Record Day
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:08 pm
State Fair Community College held its graduation ceremony on Friday. These happy Roadrunners are pictured eagerly waiting outside for the ceremony to begin. According to SFCC, a record 857 degrees and certificates were awarded to 756 candidates for graduation during Friday night’s commencement exercises, including 431 associate of arts degrees, 255 associate of applied science degrees, 34 associate of arts in teaching degrees, two associate of science degrees, 80 professional certificates, and 55 skills certificates. The numbers include students who attended SFCC-Lake of the Ozarks, SFCC-Clinton and SFCC-Whiteman AFB.
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Assistant Superintendent Nancy Scott, left, gets a laugh out of Parkview Elementary School Principal Kelly Soboski's stories about Superintendent Harriet Wolfe during Wednesday's surprise celebration to mark Wolfe's retirement. Sobaski told Wolfe: "I am a 1975 graduate of this district, and I have never been prouder. ... I am proud of where we are going. Thank you for all you've done for this school district."
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State Fair Community College held its graduation ceremony on Friday. These happy Roadrunners are pictured eagerly waiting outside for the ceremony to begin. According to SFCC, a record 857 degrees and certificates were awarded to 756 candidates for graduation during Friday night’s commencement exercises, including 431 associate of arts degrees, 255 associate of applied science degrees, 34 associate of arts in teaching degrees, two associate of science degrees, 80 professional certificates, and 55 skills certificates. The numbers include students who attended SFCC-Lake of the Ozarks, SFCC-Clinton and SFCC-Whiteman AFB.
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Communtiy Snapshot: Joseph's Coat
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:36 pm
Ron and Judy Camirand, of Sedalia, recently took this trio of photos of the same flower. The rose, called Joseph’s Coat, changes and intensifies its
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Community Snapshot: A Treat for the Birds
Monday, May 20, 2013 11:18 pm
Jeanette Viebrock, of Sedalia, recently took this photo of orioles enjoying treats of oranges and grape jelly in her bird feeder.
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The Democrat Goes on Vacation to Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Friday, May 17, 2013 11:34 pm
Carol Ackerman, Linda Hodge and Nancy Romig visited Fort Walton Beach, Fla., in early May. They took along a copy of the Sedalia Democrat and had their photo taken on the beach.
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Community Snapshot: Katy Trail Sunset
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:08 pm
Michal Herrington, of Sedalia, recently took this photo of a beautiful sunset. He wrote, “This was taken from the Katy Trail where it crosses Highway O in Beaman. I had just finished a five-mile walk with my friend and found this glorious sunset when we returned to our vehicles. I pulled out my phone hoping to get a picture, but had no idea it would be so beautiful!”
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Michal Herrington, of Sedalia, recently took this photo of a beautiful sunset. He wrote, “This was taken from the Katy Trail where it crosses Highway O in Beaman. I had just finished a five-mile walk with my friend and found this glorious sunset when we returned to our vehicles. I pulled out my phone hoping to get a picture, but had no idea it would be so beautiful!”
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Faces in the Spotlight: Five Girl Scouts honored
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:19 pm
Five local Girl Scouts were honored recently at a Camp Sacajawea ceremony for their achievements. They all received their Bronze Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. From left are Alexus Rissler, Cheyenne Johnson, Valerie Rissler, Danielle Spencer and Shelbi Miller from Smithton Troop 30752. “I am so proud of the girls for all their hard work and community service involvement in earning their Bronze Awards,” said troop leader Karen Hill.
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Sedalia Middle School students to give book review
Sedalia Middle School students Brett Grupe, left, and Joseph Snelling will give a book review on Thursday.
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Big Ass Rock Festival hopes to get noticed
The Texas Hippie Coalition will be the headlining band for the Missouri Big Ass Rock Festival. They are scheduled to appear about 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Community Snapshot: Wisteria Trees in Bloom
Friday, May 10, 2013 11:18 pm
Judi Moriarty, of Sedalia, submitted this photo of her family’s lake pavillion covered with a wisteria tree that is in full bloom. She wrote, “The fragrance fills the air. We planted this wisteria about four years ago with only two small plants.”
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A Debt Expressed
Paul Robert Ford, of Sedalia, was killed in Korea on Nov. 16, 1952. His brother escorted his body back to Sedalia. He was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery on Feb. 14, 1953.
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Meth seizure called biggest in Sedalia
Officers with the Sedalia Police Department served a search warrant at a home in the 600 block of South Osage Avenue early Thursday morning and found a pound a meth, $18,500 in cash and a handgun as well as drug
packaging supplies.
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Community Snapshot: First peony bloom
Thursday, May 9, 2013 11:41 pm
Bill and Kathy Cheyne, of Sedalia, submitted this photo of the year’s first peony bloom in their yard. They also proudly noted that the late snow didn’t conquer it.
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Community Snapshot: A Conclave of Cardinals
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10:45 pm
Betty Hickam, of Sedalia, took this photo of a conclave of cardinals visiting a bird feeder in her back yard during the last snow storm in February.
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Representatives from the Sedalia Post Office and area social service agencies pose on Wednesday morning at the post office for the kickoff of the Postal Carrier Food Drive, which will take place Saturday. Postal customers may leave food out by the
mailbox for postal carriers to pick up. All food collected will be distributed locally.
Pictured, front row, from left: Cynthia Hopper, Salvation Army social work director; Julie Taylor, food drive coordinator; Mayor Elaine Horn; Jack Menges, Open Door executive director; Darren White, regional coordinator for Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri; Deborah Arney, letter carrier; and Linda Hoffmann, president of Letter Carriers’ auxiliary. Back row: Dustin Nolting, customer service worker for U.S. Post Office; Jimmy Muin, letter carrier; David Simmons, letter carrier; and Kevin Stals, letter carrier.
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Sedalia Mayor Elaine Horn, right, presents a formal proclamation in support of the Postal Carrier Food Drive to Julie Taylor, the event’s coordinator.
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Post Office employees ready to Stamp Out Hunger
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10:40 pm
Representatives from the Sedalia Post Office and area social service agencies pose on Wednesday morning at the post office for the kickoff of the Postal Carrier Food Drive, which will take place Saturday. Postal customers may leave food out by the mailbox for postal carriers to pick up. All food collected will be distributed locally. Pictured, front row, from left: Cynthia Hopper, Salvation Army social work director; Julie Taylor, food drive coordinator; Mayor Elaine Horn; Jack Menges, Open Door executive director; Darren White, regional coordinator for Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri; Deborah Arney, letter carrier; and Linda Hoffmann, president of Letter Carriers’ auxiliary. Back row: Dustin Nolting, customer service worker for U.S. Post Office; Jimmy Muin, letter carrier; David Simmons, letter carrier; and Kevin Stals, letter carrier.
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Community Snapshot: A Grosbeak Visitor
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:57 pm
Junior and LaRue Cromer, of Sedalia, submitted this recently taken photo of a
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Community Snapshot: Eating squirrel
Monday, May 6, 2013 11:31 pm
Gayle Thomas, of Sedalia, recently took this photo of a visitor to her yard. She wrote, “My bird feeder made the perfect ‘perch’ for my friend, Squirrel. I didn’t mind at all.”
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