Smithton News

As Pettis County prepares to shed at least 17 positions in the wake of reduced revenue in 2009, some county officials have denounced the storm shelter project as a drain on county funds.

John Cote, of Smithton, and Anne Michell, of Palmer, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Cote, of Sedalia, to Matt McMullin.

Jake's Creative Woodworks, of rural Sedalia, was recognized by Wood and Wood Products magazine for the third consecutive year in the publication's Wood 100 List.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ackerman, of Sedalia, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner and dance, hosted by Angie and Keith Van Natta, on Saturday in Sedalia.

The 34th annual Show-Me Crafters Fall Craft Show drew in hundreds of visitors looking to get ahead on purchasing handmade Christmas gifts Saturday.

A Smithton teenager was injured Saturday in a single-vehicle in Pettis County. Brandon L. Paxton, 17, was taken by ambulance to Bothwell Regional Health Center with serious injuries.

More than 2,000 students participate in the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri, but Executive Director Brett Barth-Fagan would like to reach more.

The Pettis County Commission opened bids for concrete work on the Smithton storm shelter and approved the purchase of an aluminum box culvert for the Easter Road Bridge replacement project.

Sedalia Police Department Arrest Oct. 11 11:26 p.m.: Edward G. Marshall, 36, of the 1800 block of South Barrett Avenue, in the 1500 block of South Harrison Avenue on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meisenheimer, of Smithton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception, held by their children, from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct.

A central Missouri woman is crafting sweaters and other garments from animals being raised on her farm.

Jackie L. Phillips, of Florence, will celebrate his 80th birthday with a surprise basket dinner, hosted by his children, at 1 p.m. Oct.

Luann Stovall sees the coats of the farm animals she loves turned into colorful scarves, socks, sweaters, coin purses, mittens and hats.

Four people have died in a three-vehicle crash in Pettis County. The Sedalia Democrat reported that the accident happened Friday night at U.S. 50 and Missouri 135, near Smithton.

The Pettis County Commission on Tuesday put out a bid package for labor and concrete work for the Smithton storm shelter, the third of eight shelters to be built in the county.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Staus, of Smithton, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the home of their daughter at 5 p.m. today.

They were strangers until they met on the dance floor and fell in love. It's happened not once or twice, but three times at Let's Dance Ballroom Dance in downtown Sedalia.

At least 40 bikers and walkers are set to participate in "Tour Bound on the Katy Trail" on Friday.

Cards may be sent to the following people in care of Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, 3333 W. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301.

Bruce and Marilyn Windsor, of Stewartsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Renee Windsor, of Kansas City, to Britton Lee Fields, of Kansas City.