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Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Banquet
The Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce will honor their members and members of the community at their Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner on Friday, January 13 at the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel. The event will begin with a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m.
Cooper County Fair board to host pork steak dinner
The Cooper County Fair board annual BBQ Pork Steak Dinner is all set to be held on Saturday, January 14. Back to its normal fashion this year, the event will feature dinein seating or carry-out options from 4 – 7 p.m.
Outgoing Presiding Commissioner honored with surprise retirement party
Presiding Commissioner Don Baragary was honored with a surprise retirement party at BTC Bank, 2302 Main, Boonville, on Thursday evening, December 29. Between 60 and 75 people showed up to wish Baragary a happy retirement and to thank him for his service to the county. A book was available for guests to write personal messages to the honoree.
LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES
TODAY’SBIRTHDAY(01/04/23). This year favors home and family. Your organized, disciplined efforts win valuable prizes. Winter reorients passions for new directions, inspiring springtime household renovation and improvements. Adjust around summertime team transitions, before celebrating autumn’s professional victories. Domestic harmony is your most valuable reward.
BHS Lady Pirates get revenge on Macon
After a loss to the Tigers earlier this season, the Lady Pirate basketball team was able to defeat Macon 5138 on December 29 at the Moberly Area Community College Shootout. Bella Imhoff led the Pirates with 15 points scored.
BHS boys basketball falls to Macon
The BHS Pirate boys basketball team fell to the Macon Tigers 51 – 66 on December 29 at the Moberly Area Community College Shootout. Cooper Pfeiffer led the Pirates with 18 points.
Pilot Grove Tigers participate in W-K Shootout
The Pilot Grove Tigers, both boys and girls, basketball teams participated in the W-K Shootout at State Fair Community College on December 28. The Lady Tigers beat Montrose 52 – 29 during the shootout.
BPH take third in Otterville Tournament
BPH basketball earned third place in the Otterville Tournament on December 29. Beating Hermitage 54 – 20 clinched the third-place finish for BPH.
Extracurricular activities for non-athletes
High school sports garner significant attention in communities that want to support their student- athletes. But what about students who aren’t inclined to compete on the field or in the gym? There are many more non-athletes than athletes, and the following are some extracurricular activities that might appeal to students who aren’t interested in sports.