Based on the service Darin Powell has provided for the Bowling Green R-1 School District for the past nine months, it came as no surprise last Wednesday night when the school board voted unanimously to offer him the post as school superintendent for the 2012-2013 school year. The board made the decision during the executive session called last week. Powell, who has served as interim superintendent since April of 2011
With 38 years of experience as a Missouri attorney, Gary Grunick sees his candidacy for Circuit Judge of the 45th Circuit Court, covering both Lincoln and Pike Counties, as an opportunity to use his leadership and experience to help the people and the Judicial Court System as we face the challenges of the fastest growing case load in the state. Seeing both sides of the courtroom, Grunick has tried
On Saturday, Jan. 14, a Pike County Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the Louisiana area. During the traffic stop, the deputy could smell marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded nine individually packaged bags of marijuana, illegal prescription pills, plastic bags, United States currency and a scale. Arrested was, Victoria Luckett, 37, of Bowling Green. Pike County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Fisher has charged Luckett with
Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at 305 West Main St. in Curryville on Saturday, Jan. 14. Deputies and detectives with the Sheriff’s office and members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene and discovered that there had not been a shooting. The investigation indicated that someone had fired a handgun at three juveniles after an altercation. Investigators arrested Richard Jenkins,32,of Curryville.
By Alison Wootten Lady Cats down Mark Twain The 69th annual Palmyra High School Tournament began on Tuesday, Jan. 17 with an immense win for the third seed Lady Cats against the sixth seed Mark Twain Tigers. Junior Caitlin McClain started both offensively and defensively with an impressive double-double. Her 21 points came from a strong 10 of 13 shooting from the field. McClain also controlled the boards grabbing
When Susie (Rittenhouse) Oberdahlhoff attends a basketball game nowadays, she can’t help but think back to 1962 when she was a senior and the president of the Bowling Green High School Pep Squad. “Back in the 1950s and 1960s, Pep Squad was a big part of the school’s support of athletics,” Oberdahlhoff explained. “We didn’t have a lot to do in Bowling Green back then. Your social life revolved around
The Bobcats took on the fourth-ranked in the state Elsberry Indians last Tuesday evening in what resembled something of a backyard brawl. The Indians routed the host Bobcats by a final score of 68-40 in EMO Conference play. The Bobcats started off strong in the first quarter, with a three point lead over the Indians. At 4:15, the Bobcats were ahead 5-2. Senior Cole Buchanan scored two points for the
Whether the going was tough or tranquil, Ann Ellison always rolled up her sleeves and made sure the job got done right. She could be the soft-spoken leader who suggested a sensible solution or the reluctant referee who stopped quarrels before they escalated. She could be the kindly grandmother who offered a gentle pat on the back or the fierce drill sergeant who provided a swift kick in the pants.
On Sunday, Jan. 8, Mrs. Helen Virginia (Norton) Taylor joined the ranks of Pike County nonagenarians. Mrs. Taylor welcomed us into her room at Lynn’s Heritage House in Lousiana the following day to share some of her fondest memories from childhood, her journey through life, and her secret to long life. A lifelong Cardinals baseball fan who has been to games in all three stadiums, Helen was born Jan. 8,
I am a member of a fitness center near my house. I like going to the gym and I try to work out several times a week. A couple of days ago I went to the gym to run and lift weights. It was late afternoon, a time when I know the gym’s not usually too busy. I noticed something that, at first, seemed strange. The place had a lot
January 21, 1937 75 years ago Quest Club Mrs. Arthur Kleppisch very hospitably welcomed the members of the Quest Club to her home, Friday afternoon, January 15th. Thirteen members answered to roll call after which the Chaplain gave the devotional. After a short business meeting the annual election of officers was held and the following were elected: president, Mrs. B. L. Kerns, vice-president, Mrs. O. K. Williams, secretary, Mrs. Irvin
Vivid. Bold. Expressionistic. Such terms only begin to describe the artwork of Bowling Green native Lisa Crisman. Crisman always knew she wanted to be an artist, since she was a child. “I grew up dreaming about making art,” Crisman said. Her father, Durward “Woody” Crisman worked as a jeweler in Bowling Green for 47 years. He was the owner of Woody’s Jewelry and Repair located off the square.
Jan. 10, 2012 Team Kickoff – registration packets/info Plan for Community Soup Dinner April Survivor/Caregiver reception Mel’s Shop (corner of 10th and Ella behind AmerenUE bldg.) Jan. 21 Regional Summit- Team Captain University. Lots of info and a tasty meal. Feb. 7 Finalize Plans for Community Soup dinner. Pike County Health Dept. Feb. 25 Community Soup
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