January 23, 2023

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We’ve reached the time of year when sportsmen may start going a little stir crazy. There are plenty of options for outdoor enjoyment, but a comfortable couch, warm fire and good ball game on television have a way of keeping us indoors. It takes strong mental fortitude and real desire to bundle up and beat the cold to venture out into the elements. But when you do, the adventure can be incredible. You have far less company on the water and in the woods.

Laci Stoddard is the daughter of Aimee Stidham of Prairie Home and Larry Stoddard of Eureka, Missouri. She is the granddaughter of Stan and Sarah Stidham of Boonville, Missouri and Chong Lee Stoddard of Layton, Utah.

Playground equipment is expensive and New Franklin’s PTO set a goal of $50,000 to meet that need. Called “Project Play”, the PTO began fundraising and has reached $17,500 so far. Nichole Wilmsmeyer chairs Project Play and hopes Trivia Night will give that goal a big boost. This is the PTO’s first Trivia Night and would like to see it become an annual event.

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