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Jesse Dick, Colton Wise to compete at Youth Bull Riding World Finals
Friends Jesse Dick, California, and Colton Wise, Tipton, are preparing to compete at the Youth Bull Riders World Finals (YBRWF) July 31 - Aug. 4 in Abilene, Texas.
Break-in and theft at California High School
A number of electronic items, as well as some money, was discovered to be missing following discovery of a break-in at the California High School facility on West Buchanan Street.
Stingrays shine at championship swim meet
The California Stingrays swim team competed at the championship meet Saturday at Boonville, where many were top finishers in their event.
Tammy's Grooming comes to California
Tammy Miller-McLaughlin, owner and operator of Tammy's Grooming, moved from Blythe, Calif. to California in June 2012, and is anxious to expand her pet grooming business.
3MT Lifechangers to volunteer in area July 21-28
The Mid-Missouri Mission Team, also known as the 3MT Lifechangers, will provide volunteer work for houses in California and surrounding areas July 21-28.
CHS Cheerleaders attend camp
The California High School cheerleaders attended Cheer Camp last week, June 25-29, at the California Elementary School gymnasium, instructed by the Sports Crusaders Cheer Team, Holts Summit.
Clarksburg Baptist hosts VBS
Clarksburg Baptist Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School last week, June 18-22, where approximately 50 area youth ranging from preschool to sixth grade participated. A nursery was also provided.
California Stingrays open season at Fulton
The California Stingrays traveled to Fulton on June 6 to compete in their first swim meet of the 2012 season, where many were top finishers in their event.
Rain holds off for Moniteau County Relay for Life
Participants of the American Cancer Society 12th Annual Relay for Life of Moniteau County were relieved to make it through the night without rain Friday at the Moniteau County Fairgrounds, California, considering last year's relay had to be cut short due to rain for the third consecutive year of the event.
Chamber of Commerce hosts annual golf tourney
The California Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its ninth annual golf tournament Wednesday, June 13, at the California Country Club, where a total of 15 teams of three participated in the 18-hole event.
VBS held at Lebanon Baptist Church
Lebanon Baptist Church, McGirk, hosted Vacation Bible School June 10-15, where approximately 45-50 youth participated in a week of "Amazing Wonders Aviation," learning about the different wonders of the world, such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef.
High Point Baptist hosts VBS
Approximately 35-40 youth ages 3 through sixth grade attended the High Point Baptist Church Vacation Bible School last week, June 10-15.
CMS Pintos attend football camp
The annual California Middle School Football Camp was held last week, June 4-8, at the middle school practice field, directed by CMS Football Coach Ed Ziegs.
Annual Pinto Football Camp held June 4-7
Approximately 65-70 boys in grades 9-12 attended the annual California Pinto Football Camp last week (June 4-7) at the California Middle School practice field.
Kixmiller retires after six years at PHS
Prairie Home School teacher Nancy Kixmiller is retiring after six years of dedicated service as the Music Director.
Stephanie Muri retires after 37 years at PHS
Business teacher Stephanie Muri is retiring after 37 years of service at Prairie Home School.
Special Olympics Bowlers wrap up season at California Lanes
The Russellville Special Olympics bowlers have been polishing their skills since August at California Lanes, bowling most Sundays throughout the season, which was concluded May 27 with a special show of appreciation to California Lanes owner Rob Rimel.
Area youth attend Junior Pinto Football Camp
Approximately 52 area youth in grades 1-6 attended the annual Junior Pinto Football Camp May 29-31 at the California Middle School practice field, where they learned basic fundamentals of football, such as passing, receiving and blocking.
Pinto BB Camp held at CHS
Approximately 75 boys in grades 5-12 attended the annual California Pinto Basketball Camp last week (May 22-25) at California High School, where they had the opportunity to brush up on their skills on the court.
CHS Track Awards Banquet held May 22
The annual California High School Track and Field Awards Banquet was held May 22 at the high school commons, where members of the track team, coaches, family and friends gathered to reflect on and celebrate the 2012 season.
CHS Pinto Golf Banquet held
The annual California High School Pinto Golf Banquet was held May 17 at the home of Phillip and Susan Burger, California, where Pinto golfers, coaches, family and friends gathered to reflect on the 2012 season.
Pintos wrap up baseball season with reception
California Pinto varsity and JV baseball players, coaches, family and friends gathered at the California High School Commons Thursday night to reflect on the 2012 season via the California Baseball Reception.
Burger competes at Class 2 State Golf Championships
California High School senior Adam Burger participated in the 2012 Class 2 State Golf Championships May 14-15 at Twin Oaks Country Club, Springfield, where he shot a 97 on day one and a 93 on day two to finish 82nd with 190.
Area athletes shine at state track meet; California’s Deeken snags top honors
The 2012 State Track and Field Championships were held Friday and Saturday at Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City, where area athletes from California, Russellville and Jamestown finished in the top eight of their event (in a field of 16 competitors) to earn All-State honors.
Pintos end season with loss to Pirates
The California Pintos faced Boonville May 15 in the semifinal round of the Class 3 District 9 Baseball Tournament at Osage, where they suffered a 7-4 loss to the #2 seeded Pirates to end the season 7-12.
Russell and Wolf compete at Class 1 State Golf Championships
Russellville’s Jordan Russell and Chandler Wolf participated in the Class 2 State Golf Championships May 14-15 at Fremont Hill Country Club, Nixa, where each finished 35th, in a four-way tie with 177.
PHS Graduation held Sunday
A total of 13 seniors were presented diplomas at the 2012 Prairie Home School Graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon in the school gymnasium.
Smith and Jacobs win feature races at Double-X Speedway
The first races of the 2012 racing season at the Double-X Speedway got underway Sunday night and proved exciting for race fans as local racers Ray Smith and Seth Jacobs, Centertown, took home trophies for their feature wins in the Street Stock and Hobby Stock divisions.
Pintos defeat Eagles
The California Pintos faced Southern Boone County Monday in the first round of the Class 3 District 9 Baseball Tournament at Osage to finish a game that was started Saturday, but stopped mid-game due to rain.
California Pintos fall to Boonville Pirates
The California Pintos faced Boonville Tuesday night in the semifinal round of the Class 3 District 9 Baseball Tournament at Osage, where they suffered a 7-4 loss to the Pirates to end the season.
Aurora Montessori hosts annual Mother's Day Tea
Aurora Montessori, California, hosted a Mother's Day Tea Friday, May 11, where students were joined by their mothers and grandmothers for "tea time" and entertained their honored quests with poems and songs.
Panthers lose to Bulldogs at district semifinals
The Prairie Home Panthers faced New Franklin Monday night in the semifinal round of the Class 1 District 11 Baseball Tournament at New Franklin, where they lost 4-0 to the top-seeded Bulldogs to end the season.
Pintos, Lady Pintos advance to State Track Championships
California High School tracksters competed at Class 2 Sectionals Saturday at Centralia, where a number of Pintos and Lady Pintos finished in the top four of their event to advance to the State Track Championships May 18-19 (Friday-Saturday) at Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City.
Indians end season with loss to Harrisburg
The Russellvile Indians faced Harrisburg Saturday in the first round of the Class 2 District 6 Baseball Tournament at Harrisburg, where they suffered a 4-3 loss to the Bulldogs to end the season.
Area youth compete at Lions Club Track and Field Meet
The annual Lions Club Track and Field Meet was held Friday, May 4, at California High School.
Burger advances to State Golf Championships
Four California Pinto golfers competed at Class 2 Sectionals Thursday at Eagle Knoll Golf Course, Ashland, where Adam Burger finished among the top 12 individuals (not on a qualifying team) with 87, to earn All-District honors and advance to the State Golf Championships May 14-15 at Twin Oaks Country Club, Springfield.
Annual bowling awards banquet held at California Lanes
The annual bowling awards banquet was held May 3 at California Lanes for the Wednesday night Merry Mixers League and the Thursday night Gutter Gals League.
California tracksters shine at conference and district meets
The California High School varsity track team competed at the Tri-County Conference track meet Tuesday, May 1, hosted by Blair Oaks, Wardsville, where the Pintos and Lady Pintos finished in third place.
Martensen and Allison crowned CHS Prom King and Queen
The California High School Prom was held Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Martins, where seniors Wyatt Martensen and Kaitlyn Allison were crowned the 2012 CHS Prom King and Queen.
Pintos capture win on Senior Night
The California High School baseball teams hosted Eldon May 1 for Senior Night at the California Sports Complex, where the varsity captured a win from the Mustangs, 8-1.
California loses to Eldon
The California Pinto baseball teams hosted Eldon for Senior Night Tuesday, May 1, at the California Sports Complex, where both the varsity and JV suffered a loss to the Mustangs.
CHS track team places third at conference meet
The California High School varsity track team competed at the Tri-County Conference meet Tuesday, May 1, hosted by Blair Oaks, Wardsville, where the Pintos and Lady Pintos finished in third place.
Pinto golfers advance to Class 2 Sectionals; Tuttle is All-District
The California High School boys’ golf team participated in the Class 2 District 4 Golf Tournament April 25 at Redfield Golf Course, Eugene, where four of the five Pintos qualified to advance to Class 2 Sectionals Thursday at Eagle Knoll Golf Course, Ashland.
Indians riding high with wins
The Russellville High School baseball teams were on fire last week as the Indians pocketed a slew of wins, losing to just one opponent, in a total of nine games.
California finishes home meet in second place
The California High School track team hosted a meet Tuesday, April 24, where both the Pintos and Lady Pintos finished the seven-team event in second place.
Russellville places third at district golf tourney
The Russellville High School varsity golf team participated in the Class 1 District 2 Golf Tournament Wednesday, April 25, at Oak Meadow Country Club, Rolla.
Panthers play double-header at Higbee
Prairie Home’s varsity baseball team played a double-header Friday at Higbee.
Pintos lose close contest to Wildcats
The California High School baseball teams traveled to Warsaw April 23, where the varsity lost a close contest to the Wildcats, 6-5.
CMS track team hosts quad meet
The California Middle School track team hosted the California Quad Meet April 17 at California High School, where California finished the seventh grade boys’ division in first place, and placed second in the eighth grade boys’ division, and the seventh and eighth grade girls’ division.
California places second at Tri-County Conference Golf Tourney
The California Pinto golf teams participated in the five-team Tri-County Conference Golf Tournament Wednesday, April 18, at the Eldon Country Club, where the varsity finished in second place with 355, behind Blair Oaks with 338.
