News for the Week of February 25, 2015

Haven't turned in any news in a week or two. Not much going on that anybody is willing for me to put into the paper.

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I've got a snowman standing guard in my yard and noticed lots of other people do too. I wouldn't be sad if he disappeared soon and didn't show up anymore this year.

My three smaller grandbabies enjoyed the snow a couple of days. Mommy and Daddy took them out to sled a little the first day we had snow but it was so cold they only stayed out a few minutes. Garrett was pretty upset the snow wouldn't stick together enough to build a snowman. The next day was a little warmer and the snow stuck together well and Grandpa and Grandma and Garrett built a Garrett-size snowman. He and Emmett liked it but Makenna was as scared of it as she was of Santa Claus and didn't even want to look at it. Eight month old Caiden didn't get out in the snow but stayed all cozy and warm inside. I think we might take him out and set him down on the snow and take a picture though if it's not excruciatingly cold.

We went to the first game of districts and the Bradleyville boys had a big win. As I write this we are looking forward to watching the first game for the girls tonight. There will be several games this week and we hope they both will play for first place on Friday night. The district games are being held at the Ozark high school gym this year and are hosted by Chadwick School. I hope everyone is able to come out and watch a game and support our kids.

The roads were clear enough we had church at New Mansion last Sunday and it was a wonderful service. A special by Melanie Whittaker, Belinda Wyman and Vicky Blair and then Belinda sang another special. A good message was brought by our pastor, Jeff Marsh. Several churches had to cancel because of road conditions or slick churchyards. Thankfully, you can worship wherever you are.

Not much news this week that I know, if you have news for the paper or would like your birthday or anniversary on the list to put in the paper, please feel free to call or e-mail me. My telephone number is 796-2651 and my e-mail is karencase.55@gmail.com .

Birthdays for the coming week include: February 27: Maycee Lumley, Scott Puckett; March 1: Bob Dalton, Brett Johnson, Heather Maggard; March 2: Dannon Hall, Morgan Lawrence; March 3: Janice Gray; March 4: Lee Bettis, Lindsey Thomas, Boone Hodges.

Anniversaries for the coming week include: February 26: Tom and Carla Braden; February 28: Richard and Sue Baker; March 2: Bill and Paula Walker.

News For the Week of February 4, 2015

I'm still glad that we haven't had anything but some snow flurries. One day closer to warmer weather. I finally broke in my new fire pit I built back in warm weather and burnt a few boxes in it while the snow was flying. I haven't burnt any wood in it yet, but I plan to soon. Although it is a fire pit I don't want to sit out there in this kind of weather but will wait until it warms up just a little bit.

We attended the Homecoming at Bradleyville School last Friday night when Bradleyville played four games with Hurley. The gym was full of fans for both teams. The JV girls, Varsity girls and Varsity boys all came away with wins. The JV boys played hard but finally lost by only three points. We enjoyed seeing the girls in their formal dresses, all colors and styles. They all looked very pretty. The Homecoming Queen this year was Shekinah Clemans, escorted by Dean Clark.

Another piece of news I missed the past few weeks is that Chris Sprague, our music teacher and band director at Bradleyville School, won the John East “Spirit of Orpheus”Award from the directors of the SCMMEA district. The SCMMEA stands for South Central Missouri Music Educators Association. The district honor groups are sponsored by this organization. At the morning meeting of the day of District Honor Band, a band director is chosen to receive the John East “Spirit of Orpheus” award, which is given the evening of the concert. Congratulations to Mrs. Sprague on a well deserved award. She does an amazing job directing the band. The band kids also do an amazing job and they all look like they enjoy it so much. If you haven't heard them you need to attend a concert at school or one of the ballgames when the Pep Band is performing.

Upcoming ballgames will be the girls and boys both at Everton on Friday night, February 6. On Monday night, February 9, both the boys and girls will play Niangua at home. Both of these games will start at 5:30 according to the schedule but please check with the school because the times can change. The girls will also play on Thursday night, February 12 at Norwood.

Birthdays for the coming week include: February 5: Hester McBratney; February 7: Richard Braden, Alan Dorsey; February 9: Cathy Dalton, Sam Norwine; February 10: Angel Hartzell, Ed Hunsaker; February 11: Russell Burkhart, Tom Todd.

News For the Week of January 28, 2015

What nice weather we have been having, warm for winter and lots of sunshine. That is my kind of winter weather. Hope everyone is staying well enough to enjoy it some. The flu and a flu-like virus has been going around and seems like everyone in the area has had it. My four youngest grandchildren have been to the doctor with flu-like symptoms but are getting better after a round of tamiflu and breathing treatments. One of the older grandchildren had a round of strep and bronchitis but he is recovered and back playing ball.

I have missed getting the news in several different weeks and then can't remember it when I do get back to writing. Earlier in this month, Dillon Gross won the announcer's showcase at the IFR which stands for the International Finals Rodeo, and won a beautiful belt buckle. Dillon announces for rodeos and is also a first class auctioneer.

The boys basketball team came home with a first place trophy last Saturday after a week of games in the Mark Twain Conference Tournament. They played for first place against a very good S of O team. They played hard and showed good teamwork. The girls came home with a second place trophy from the same tournament and also played very well. The girls played a very tough Chadwick team. We had a good time watching them play and we are proud of each player. During the tournament, Alexis Landis scored her 1000^th point. Earlier in this basketball season both Luke Clemans and Cole Thomas scored 1000 points at different ballgames.

This Friday night, January 30 will be Bradleyville's Homecoming. The games will start at 4:30 instead of the 5:00 time that shows on the schedule. There will be 4 full games against Hurley. On Monday, February 2 the girls will travel to Mansfield to play, and the next night, Tuesday, February 3 the boys will play Riverview at home. Both games will start at the regular time of 6:00 as far as I know. Then on Friday, February 6 both teams will travel to Everton and the starting time has been changed to 5:00 instead of the 5:30 time that shows on the schedule. Please check with the school if you plan to travel to any of these games because the starting times can change unexpectedly.

Birthdays for the coming week include: January 28: Buddy Compton, Carol Hunsaker, Trent McHaffie, Jamie Miller; January 29: Job Krause, Jake Robertson; January 30: Kevin Compton, Seth Rogers; February 1: Johnathon Adams, Boyd Combs, Bailey Combs, Eli Harmon, Sandra Moore; February 3: Owen Smith, Brady Stevens; February 4: Amy Blair, Mariah Clemans, Bill Comer, Tammy Hankins, Don Horner, Mike Roberts.

Anniversaries for the coming week include: February 2: Mike and Sara Ridings; February 4: Mickey and Darlene Roberts.