Friends of Miami, Inc.  Missouri River Township 
RETIRED NEWS, EVENTS, YOUNG ADULT ACHIEVEMENTS 
 HOMECOMING CELEBRATION: June 3, 2007, 2:00 PM
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Friends, coworkers say Deputy Recorder is an excellent cook. Recipes and cooking memories from our own Betty Guthrey McCann
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 9/12/07
Saline County 4-Hers display items at Missouri State Fair and our Vice-President Abby Elson is one of them.
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 8/15/07
Miami's Second Baptist Church 2007 Homecoming Celebration and Reunion. Miami reunion breathes new life into old Baptist church, Eric Crump in Faith Section
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News Print Edition, 6/22/2007
Joel Nicholas Clements to wed Jessica Ann Poore of East Prairie on June 16 with the couple to reside in Miami.
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/1/2007
Kile Guthrey honored at University of Missouri-Columbia Agriculture College high school teacher recognition dinner.
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 1/22/2007
Elizabeth Guthrey, daughter of Kile and Sandi Guthrey and earlier named to the dean's list for academic excellence, graduated December 15 from Missouri State University with a BS in English and emphasis in Professional Writing.
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 12/22/2006
MODOT to begin structural repairs on Miami River bridge
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 7/28/2006
Stacie Arends, our Vice-President and former Executive Director for CASA,
thanks Marshall Applebee's for CASA donation;
with Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, honors Marshall woman; and
with Saline County Sheriff Wally George, co-anchors CASATHON.
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 5/24/2006, 5/17/2006, 11/18/2005
Kile Guthrey: Quick Thinking by Top Teacher
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 5/27/2005
Miami's Second Baptist Church vandalized. Article, Chris Post
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 1/24/2005
Bill and Betty McCann celebrate their 40 wedding anniversary on September 12.
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 9/20/2004
Miami farmer Mendell Elson and Slater farmer Jim Klasing to talk at No-Till Seminar on July 1. Contact Donna Smith or Steve Wooden at the Natural Resources Conservation Services Marshall office, 660.886.7447, ext. 3
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/29/04
Saline County Master Gardener Gale Chevalier is one of three volunteers ~ Van Meter Garden Growing the Past, Naomi Campbell
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/10/04
By unanimous vote, Friends of Miami, Inc. endorses the Miami R-1 School Levy. Related Article, Jenny Bryers, Marshall Democrat-News, 3/19/04
Ten years after the flood, Alan Clements of Miami said he and his family have two 40-foot-tall mounds of dirt dumped by the flood still on their farmland in the river valley. "We lost about 1,300 acres (during the flood)," he said.
... Source: Jenny Bryers, Marshall Democrat-News, 7/28/03 ~ Big Muddy, a look back at the flood of '93
Miami couple plans to start farm tour business. (Claude Jr. and Barbara Taylor)
... Source: Jenny Bryers, Marshall Democrat-News, 7/22/03
Jolly Flat Boatmen float from Liberty Bend to Miami Riverfront Park on Saturday, June 21. This is the 4th annual float-a-thon for the Lighthouse Shelter in Marshall. The Miami Lions Club and Friends of Miami support this worthwhile endeavor.
... Source: Naomi Campbell, Marshall Democrat-News, 6/17/03
Miami R-1 receives grant
... Source: Naomi Campbell, Marshall Democrat-News, 1/24/03
Patriotic Quilt to benefit Miami service club (Miami Lions Club)
... Source: Naomo Wilford, Marshall Democrat-News, 7/8/02
Pre-Independence Day party set in Miami
... Source: Jack Tynan, Marshall Democrat-News, 6/27/02
Miami receives water grant
... Source: Jack Tynan, Marshall Democrat-News, 3/18/02
2003-07 YOUNG ADULT ACHIEVEMENTS
NOTE: In 2008 look for all new Friends of Miami web coverage of youth achievements with members Abby Elson and Kahla Elson assisting with content and layout.
Kayla Elson won the annual Peace Poster Contest sponsored at Miami R-1 School by the Miami Lions Club.
Source: Hometown Contribution
J. W. Davis and Abby Elson, now attending Marshall High School, were among the six freshman students awarded FFA jackets for being the top creed speakers in their class during the Greenhand Degree ceremony November 12.
Source: Hometown Contribution
Nichole Davis, now attending Marshall High School, was named 2007 Marshall FFA Barnwarming Queen October 6.
Source: Hometown Contribution
Marshall senior Lindie Arends reduced her course time nearly a minute while breaking her personal record at the Smith-Cotton meet. Senior captain Lindie Arends will be leading the way for Marshall's large group of promising underclassmen. ~ More about Lindie ~ Earlier Achievements for Lindie
Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 9/18/07 and 8/31/07
Teresa Dawn Taylor graduates from Central Methodist University in Fayette with Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/22/2007
Alanna C. Jennings and Lauren Ashley Thomas: Saline County Junior Queen Crown Candidates ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/1/07
Abby Elson is the winner of the Friends of Miami, Inc. 2007 8th grade essay award of $50 as announced at the Miami R-1 Graduation Ceremony. The remaining participants received small monetary gifts and all partipants received annual memberships in the Friends of Miami.
Justin Smith: Local state FFA degree winner raises goats for SAE program. ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 5/1/07
Missouri Valley College Fall 2006 Dean's List: Kimberly K. Spence ~ More about Kimberly ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 12/27/06
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Jonathan W. Keehart has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. ~ More about Jonathan ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 11/27/06
Junior Lindie Arends dropped her course time 16 seconds while taking the No. 2 spot for the Lady Owls during the Clinton Invitational ~ More about Lindie ~ Earlier Achievements for Lindie ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 10/10/06 - 11/8/06
Danae Eddy and Derek Eddy winners at Saline County Fair Goat show. ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 8/1/06
Elijah Wise: got his first opportunity to hobnob with a state politician. ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 7/24/06
Derek and Danae Eddy, Audrey Taylor: Goat show winners from county fair ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 7/21/06
Audrey Taylor: Saline County Junior Queen Crown Candidate ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/2/06
Miami students attending Marshall High School and receiving 2006 achievement awards are:
Linzi Bledsoe: Missouri Boys and Girls State (sponsored by Morning Optimist Club); Perfect Attendance (11th grade), Scholarship Bar, Service and Leadership Letter
Mark Bledsoe: Perfect Attendance (9th grade), Scholarship Letter
Amber Davis: Perfect Attendance (10th grade), Scholarship Letter
Kali Hedrick: Scholarship Letter
Melissa Jennings: Scholarship Letter
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 5/11/06, 5/12/06
Saline County Soil and Water Conservation District 2006 Poster Contest Winners:
Third Grade: Merrah Harris, Spencer Ortiz, Zach Petzoldt
Fourth Grade: Mariah Hirt, Morgan Sloan, Abbey Land
Fifth Grade: Britney Harris, Eryn Shields, Dalton Kephard
Sixth Grade: Jeremie Campbell, Daniel Carver, Mikaela Hirt
... Source: Saline County SWCD Newsletter, 4/27/06
Missouri Valley College Fall 2005 Dean's List:
Jessica R. Anderson
Kimberly K. Spence ~ More Achievements for Kimberly
Tammy K. Wilson
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 3/1/06
Lindie Arends received silver rating in FFA Fall Area Speaking Contest ~ More Achievements for Lindie ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 11/15/05
Dorrian Eddy awarded C. R. Johnston-Farm Bureau Scholarship ~ More Achievements for Dorrian ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 9/1/05
Missouri Valley College Spring 2005 Dean's List:
Jessica R. Huhs
Kimberly K. Spence
Tammy K. Wilson
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/8/05
Lindie Arends recipient of leadership and scholarship award at Marshall FFA Chapter Annual Banquet ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/7/05
Dorrian Renee Eddy, Saline County Fair Queen Candidate
Other Awards and Honors: George Washington Carver Academic Excellence, National Honor Roll, Presidential Academic Excellence, State FFA degree, Who's Who Among American HIgh School Students
Scholarships: FFA Alumni, Henry and Rachael Ritterbusch, Saline County Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau -- C.R. Johnston, Slater MFA, Slater NHS, Lewis Smith ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/3/05
Miami R1 School graduates honored at Marshall High School Achievement Night are:
Robyn Jennings*, 12th grade
Scholarships: Central Missouri Electric, Lindenwood University -- Achievement, M-Club Worthy Athlete and Blankets (3 sports)
Awards: Academic Wall of Honor, George Washington Carver, Honor Cord
College Preparatory Studies Certificate
Scholarship Bar
Todd Jennings*, 12th grade
Scholarships: University of Missouri-Columbia -- Excellence, Missouri General Assembly Bright Flight
Awards: Academic Wall of Honor, George Washington Carver, President's Education
College Preparatory Studies Certificate
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 5/26/05
Kathryn "Katie" Michelle Malan to graduate May 15 summa cum laude from University of Missouri-Columbia ...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 5/2/2005
Preston Hisle (State Fair Community College) selected for inclusion in the Dean's or President's List for 2004 fall semester ...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 2/15/2005
Joseph Thompson (William Jewell College) selected for inclusion in The National Dean's List 2003-2004 ...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 11/22/2004
Jonathan W. Keehart and Justin Smith selected for inclusion in Who's Who Among American High School Seniors, 2003-04 More about Jonathan ...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 11/19/2004
James Tyler Merchant receives Walton scholarship ...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 8/19/2004
Miami's 2004 Saline County Fair winners include Beau Broadway who receives the award for grand champion meat goat and Derek Eddy who won the senior showmanship award during the goat show. ...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 7/29/2004
Joel Nicholas Clements*, Senior at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is on the University of Missouri's Dean's List ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/14/04
Matthew Blake Franklin* is named to Linn State Technical College 2004 Spring Semester Honor Roll ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/4/04
Amber Nichole Davis* and Melissa Jennings* are Saline County Fair Queen Candidates ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 6/3/04
Miami R1 School graduates honored at Marshall High School Achievement Night are:
Robyn Jennings*, 11th grade
Scholarship Bar
Service and Leadership Letter
Perfect Attendance (3 years)
Jonathon W. Keehart, 12th grade
Awards: Concordia University (Sower and Leadership)
College Preparatory Certificate
Scholarships: Class of 1940, Concordia University (Regents and Athletic), Sappington School Fund (Marshall Township)
Tyler Merchant, 12th grade
Scholarship Bar
3 Service and Leadership Bars
Perfect Attendance (4 years)
Academic Wall of Honor
Awards: Bright Flight, Monday Club Debate
Recognition of Top Ten Academic Seniors
Scholarships: Central Missouri Title, George Washington Carver, Hubert Kiehl, Marshall Band Boosters, Marshall Public Education Foundation, Missouri State Society ~ Daughters of the American Revolution, Optimist Club of Marshall ~ Student of the Year, Mrs. Richard Quinn, Sturhahn Jewelers ~ Outstanding Senior, Washington University (Missouri Boys State, Thomas H. Eliot, Enterprise Rent-A-Car)
Nicholaus Thompson, 12th grade
Scholarships: Dr. John Sappington
... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 5/13/04
Miami students included in 37th edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students are Jonathon W. Keehart, Robyn Jennings, Zachary Wilson ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 3/19/04
Miami R1 School graduates now at Marshall High School honored at Fourth Annual Academic Excellence Recognition Banquet are Jeffrey Todd Jennings* (11th grade), Robyn Jennings* (11th grade), Tyler Merchant (12th grade), Zachary Wilson (12th grade), Zane Wilson (10th grade) ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 3/17/04
Miami R1 School graduates on the Marshall High School Second Semester "A" Honor Roll for the 2003-2004 School Year are Jeffrey Todd Jennings* (11 grade), Robyn Jennings* (11th grade), Tyler Merchant (12th grade), Zachary Wilson (12th grade)
Miami R1 School graduates on the Marshall High School Second Semester "B" Honor Roll for the 2003-2004 School Year are Kali Hedrick (10th grade), Nicholaus Thompson (12th grade), Zane Wilson (10th grade) ... Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 2/11/04
Miami's 2003 Saline County Fair winners include Beau Broadway who wins dog show overall honors with Sarge and who dominates 4-H goat show, Dorrian Eddy with numerous sheep honors, and Audrey Taylor who wins first place in the Best Dressed portion of the dog show with Buddy.
...Source: Marshall Democrat-News, 7/21/03, 7/23/03, 7/24/2003
* Family in Miami more than a century
Miami is proud of all these achievers!
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