Cole Camp News

J.R. Heck, right, and Curtis Mokshefski, both of Sedalia, burn worn and tattered American flags as part of the flag retirement ceremony Monday during the 40 & 8 veterans group's annual Memorial Day picnic at Liberty Park.

The third annual Central Missouri Cappies theater awards were given out at a gala on May 26 at the Heckart Performing Arts Center.

Sedalia Members of American Legion Posts 16 and 642, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591, the 40 & 8 and Smith-Cotton JROTC will place flags by the graves of veterans at Highland Sacred Gardens, Crown Hill and Memorial Park cemeteries at 6:45 a.m. Saturday.

William Shakespeare, Steve Jobs and Capt. James T. Kirk provided inspiration Sunday afternoon during commencement exercises for Cole Camp High School's Class of 2012.

Central Missouri Electric Cooperative Inc. recently announced the recipients of the 2012 scholarships.

The Cole Camp Chamber of Commerce will host a Bikes, Blues and BBQ event on Saturday in downtown Cole Camp.

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

The Sacred Heart golf team shot a 316 to win the Kaysinger Conference Tournament Monday at Royal Oaks Golf Course in Knob Noster.

Vernon and Susan Roe, of Cole Camp, announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Amelia Roe, of Cole Camp, to Chet Marlin White, of Cole Camp.

"I looked at it and said, 'Oh, we have to take advantage of that,' " she said of Cinco de Mayo landing on a Saturday.

By carefully managing this piece of prairie, Tom Smith can create the conditions prairie-chickens and other species need to thrive.