1962 was a turbulent time in Bowling Green. The district was reorganizing and closing the rural schools. Race relations were coming to a head. A conflict brewing in the seldom heard of country called Vietnam was just starting to claim Pike Counties’ native sons. And the hardy 1961-1962 Bowling Green boys basketball team had just finished second in the EMO conference. The Bobcats entered the regional tournament as the top
Monday around noon, several passersby reported smoke and flames coming from the home located at the corner of Eastview and West Adams streets in Bowling Green. According to Fire Chief Don Nacke, the fire started in the living room of the home, probably due to a space heater left unattended. No one was at home during the time of the fire. The home, owned by Claudia Lovell, sustained heavy
When suddenly faced with a fire emergency, residents want to be assured that emergency personnel and equipment will arrive in a moment’s notice. Confusion at the onset could prove costly in more than one way. Some rural area residents are confused over a recent letter sent out by the Curryville Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) regarding changing boundaries. Letters were sent out in January to households and property owners falling within
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
Friday evening the Lady Cats narrowly defeated the visiting Clopton Lady Hawks, 40-33, winning first place in the 87th annual Bowling Green Tournament. The Lady Hawks started out ahead, but with 4:40 left in the first quarter, the Lady Cats launched into their offensive storm. Sadie Pafford sprang into action, scoring six points for the Lady Cats, Kaycee Sutton scored two, and Lorrin Christensen made one free throw. The Lady
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
“A resilient, funny, blessing from God,” smiled Lane Lomax as he described his baby brother, Landon. Landon, a charming toddler with brown eyes and a handsome smile, was born with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which the affected individual has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. This causes problems in the way the body and brain develop. Landon began therapy when he was just two
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,
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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