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 Posted on May 17, 2013 at 8:37 am

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  • Watch for motorcycles

     Posted on May 16, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Motorcyclists and motorists are encouraged to safely “share the road” this May in observation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. All motorists are reminded to watch for motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe, while motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists. There were 276 motorcyclists killed from 2010-2012. “We’re seeing more and more motorcycles on the highways,” said Leanna Depue, chair of the

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  • Elsberry comes together to showcase student achievements

     Posted on May 15, 2013 at 9:39 am

    Pictured of Outstanding Student at EHS, chosen by the faculty, Senior Krista Dye and Principal Steve Hill.

    Every year Elsberry High School takes a night to showcase their students for their academic hard work and achievements from the year. This event for family and friends of students was held on Tuesday, May 8 in the high school gymnasium. The evening started with a welcome from Stephen Hill, first year EHS principal and capped off by the presentation of the Outstanding Student at EHS to Senior Krista Dye.

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  • What’s all the buzz about? a look at life without bees

     Posted on May 1, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Shown above is just a few of the bees hanging around one of Fred Meders many hives. At any time there can be anywhere from 30,000 to 80,000 bees to any one colony and the job they play is more vital than many even realize.

    As the bee population declines, growers become concerned about future It is said that nothing works harder or stays busier than bees; at least that’s the buzz. For many, they see a bee and do everything they can to either kill it or out run it, but how many have ever stopped and thought just how important the bee is to everyday life? How without them society could take an

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  • Suddarth competes in International debate competition

     Posted on April 26, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Former Elsberry graduate and current University of Central Missouri student Mariah Suddarth was presented a resolution after being one of UCM’s Debate students who participated in the 17th Annual International Montgomery Cup in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The team returned to the United States victorious with a score of 22-15. (Pictured left to right): Missouri State Senator David Pearce, Mariah Suddarth and University of Central Missouri President Charles Ambrose.

    Former Elsberry High School graduate and current University of Central Missouri student, Mariah Suddarth, recently returned a champion after competing in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, 17th Annual International Montgomery Cup debating competition. “The Montgomery Cup competition is very unique,” said Suddarth. “A small group of students are chosen from the University of Central Missouri’s speech and debate team to travel as representatives to the British Isles

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  • Fraction receives full scholarship to attend Lindenwood University

     Posted on April 24, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Shown above, starting left to right is, Jerry Patterson, Plaza Motors; Charles Fraction, Naa’na Wilson and Dr. James Evans, President of Lindenwood University.

    Third time is a charm for Elsberry High School Senior, Charles Fraction. He has been named the recipient of the Black and White Ball Scholarship to Lindenwood University which is in cooperation with St. Louis rapper, Nelly and Plaza Motors. This is the third year in a row that an EHS graduate has been awarded this particular scholarship. Last year Jordan Powell was presented with it, and the year before

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  • Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

     Posted on April 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

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    April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. The important partnership between the 163 state and federal agencies comprising the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force focuses its efforts to protect children on-line and hold offenders accountable. Missouri ICAC Task Force investigators are committed to working tirelessly to strengthen police relationships and promoting awareness and participation in order to produce

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