July 31, 2021
Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (5-1-1), left, battles it out in the bare-knuckle ring versus Gravois Mills’ own Sam “Hillbilly Hammer” Shewmaker (4-1-1) Saturday, June 26 in Hollywood, Fla. during the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. (photo used by permission) by Vicki Wood Sam Shewmaker, Gravois Mills’ own “Hillbilly Hammer,” came up slightly short in a fight
An auction and chicken dinner Saturday, July 17 at Center Christian School in Versailles raised money for the school’s activities, curriculum, and supplies. The event also featured a coffee stand, balloon darts, candy, soft ice cream, and baked goods. Sale items included hand tools, power tools, fishing rods, games, toys, trailers, beds and bedding, cookware,
The following local students have earned a spot on the 2021 spring dean’s list at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Making the 4.0 list were: Dallas T. Waller of Barnett; Makayla Brown, Madelynn E. Hinck, Kendall Brett Reger, and Jackson C. Barbour of Stover; and Marissa Kay Edgar of Versailles. Named to the 3.5
Sounds of Calvary Ministries is hosting a free giveaway 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 14; Thursday, July 15; Friday, July 16; and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 17 at their location at 1961 Blackberry Patch Road, just off of Highway FF near Stover. Free items include tables, chairs, dressers, desks, bookshelves, lamps,
Addiction Free in Christ Addiction Free in Christ meetings are every Wednesday at New Revival Center, 106 S. Hunter in Versailles. Snacks and refreshments are 6:30 p.m. with the meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone wishing to conquer addictions may attend. For more information, call 573-378-4700 or 573-378-7954. Al-Anon Al-Anon meetings are 10 a.m.
Isom Folsom, left, and Karen Riggle of VFW Post 5178 serve fish dinners to customers Saturday, June 26 at the post in Gravois Mills. Karaoke followed the dinner. (photo by Vicki Wood)
