 The seventh annual Chamber of Commerce Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23 at the Holden City Park. The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m. each night with lots of fun events during the evening for all ages.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. each evening, there will be Mutton Bustin’ for local children ages seven and under.
Opening ceremonies include a special tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces with flags being flown on horseback for each branch of the service, along with a POW and American flag. Fireworks, donated by All-Star Fireworks of Kingsville, will be ignited after the National Anthem is played.
According to Chamber of Commerce member Linda Frazier it should be a fun evening for everyone. “The rodeo is produced by CR McKellips Rodeo Company and they always have good stock and we should have good contestants,” Frazier stated.
During the rodeo, there will be clowning around and some games for children including a watermelon crawl on Saturday night where children are blindfolded and instructed by their parents which direction to go to find the watermelons. On Friday night there will be a chicken race with volunteers from the audience trying their hand at catching some loose chickens! There will also be a frisbee toss, which costs $1 per chance and allows participants a chance to win $100 by throwing their frisbee into a hula hoop which is positioned inside the show ring.
Advanced tickets are: adult, $7; children, $3; tickets at gate: adults, $9; children, $5; children three and under are free.
Advanced tickets may be purchased at F&C Bank, Bank of Holden-downtown, Lloyd’s Foods, Fastop-Holden and Kingsville, Holden Package, Country Creations and Heiman’s Farm & Home.
“We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the rodeo; there is something for all ages to enjoy,” said Frazier.
By Dana Neubert
News Staff
According to president Dennis Mason, the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce has moved the site of the July 4 fireworks display to the Holden City Park.
Mason had reported to the chamber in their regular meeting recently that the fireworks had been moved to the City Lake because the traditional site, Holden High School, was unavailable due to the school construction going on this summer. He had said that because of limited parking, the park could not be used.
“We really felt the City Park was the best location because of its convenience to Holden residents,” explained Mason. “So we did some figuring and measuring and decided that we would be able to hold the celebration at the park after all.”
The chamber made their decision to move the display back to the park after shooting some fireworks late last Tuesday after the Holden Image had gone to print.
Beginning at 6 p.m., the Holden Optimist Club will conduct youth trig-star baseball and softball competitions for children eight and up. They will also man a concession stand during the evening.
By Steve Sullins
Editor
The much-anticipated Holden Sesquicentennial History Book has arrived - and it’s six weeks early.
The 336-page book depicting 150 years of Holden history will be available for pickup Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hallar Building.
The history book, which chronicles life in Holden from 1858 to the present, contains articles concerning individual families, schools, businesses, churches, military and organizations. Its originally scheduled due date was August 4.
According to Jo Ann Nolan of the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce’s history book committee, there are more than 400 of the books already paid for. She also said that were plenty of books to buy if not purchased already. They are selling for $60 apiece and can also be bought Saturday.
When the committee first received the books, Nolan said they all got together at the home of Sandy Roberts, also of the committee, to have a barbeque and review the books. “When I was finished cooking the the hamburgers and hot dogs, I called everybody to eat and they didn’t even move. They were too wrapped up in looking at the book. It is really a beautiful book.”
The hard-cover edition was commissioned by the chamber in an effort to preserve the heritage of Holden in conjunction with the city’s 150th birthday in 2008.
Nolan urges everybody who has already purchased their copy to pick it up Saturday and also urges everyone who hasn’t bought one yet to buy one Saturday as well.
Members of the history book committee include Karen Christianson, Paula Crews, Jennae Dickerson, Rusty Hartwell, Lucille Jennings, Barb McMullin, Jo Ann Nolan, Sam Raber, Jenny Sollars, Katherine Corkran, Donald Daugherty, Christina Easter, Verna Jenkins, Georgia Kennedy, Gayla Morris, Kyndal Phelps, Sandy Roberts and Scotty Walker.
By Steve Sullins
Editor
Heiman Grain of Holden announced recently that Jacki Thomas has been hired as their equine specialist.
Thomas is a resident of West Central Missouri, a graduate of the State University of New York, a certified equine massage therapist and a saddle fitter.
While growing up, her family raised quarter horses, and she actively participated in training as well as working on their beef/crop production farm. Some of her previous experience in the equine industry includes riding under Galyean Quarter Horses, Scott Loomis Reining Horses, competing in dressage, western performance and cattle events, and three years of equine massage therapy and saddle fitting. Her most recent training has been in nutrition, courtesy of Purina Feeds, Inc.
With a young family, Thomas continues to trail ride and compete with their own livestock while assisting clients with nutrition, body work and saddle fitting needs.
She will be available weekly to provide assistance in equine nutrition and tack fitting at Heiman Grain, Inc.
For more information, contact Diane or Mark Klossen, owners, at 816-732-4131.
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Mayor Mike Wakeman announced he would fill the vacancy for Ward 1 on the Holden City Council with new member Karl Timmerman at last Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Timmerman was sworn in by city clerk Sheila Spies.
In new business, several businesses and individuals had applied for liquor licenses and these applications needed to be approved by the council. For liquor license renewals, Break Time, Stumble Inn, Cowboy Inn, Godfather’s Pizza, Lloyd’s Foods, Galle’s, Casey’s and Holden Package Store all were approved by the council. Individuals requesting a license for liquor consumption were Amanda Newman (wedding reception), passed; Robin Hobbs (wedding reception), passed; Holden Chamber of Commerce (Chamber Rodeo), did not pass.
In mayor’s communications, Wakeman informed the council they could join the Kansas City Regional Purchasing Cooperative for $50 per year and receive benefits such as low bids on equipment, asphalt, trucks, cars, fire equipment, salt, etc. Council member Timmerman will prepare a resolution that will allow the council to vote on joining the KCRPC.
Wakeman also added the date for the budget meeting will be June 19 at 6:30 p.m. and will be a working meeting.
In comments from the floor, Holden Chamber of Commerce member Jenny Sollars updated the council on upcoming events for the chamber including the rodeo, June 22-23; fireworks, to be held at the city park on July 4. She added this will be an all-day event the Optimists are putting together for the whole family to enjoy; and Chamber After Hours will be July 9 at Tiger Jack’s. Sollars added her thoughts about the council voting against a liquor license for the rodeo. “We have investigated ways to control liquor consumption at the event. We do a lot for the community and it all takes money and manpower; this would have been another way we could make money which would benefit the city. We will come up with a new proposal for next year, and I just wanted you to keep our request in mind,” said Sollars.
In resolutions and ordinances, the council voted against amending Chapter 123-open burn ordinance and the current burn ordinance will stand. On the amendment of Chapter 54-business licenses, the council held the first reading and has scheduled the second reading for June 19. The revised ordinance on the use and sale of fireworks in the city was tabled due to a request by Timmerman who wanted to investigate the penalties associated with the ordinance.
In news from committees, council member Dorothy Wakeman reported on the park board activities saying they have purchased a new sign at the city park, put up a larger swing set, are installing a sign on the playground, put up lights at the shelter house, are purchasing a new picnic table and are looking into chip and seal for the drive.
Council member Mike Zumwalt brought forth names of two candidates for volunteer firefighters for the city of Holden. They are Brian Younce and Brandy Parsons. The council accepted the applications.
By Dana Neubert
News Staff
Holden High School was among 55 junior and senior high schools in the 2006-2007 school year to qualify to be recognized as a “MSHSAA Leadership School.”
The award has been given to schools annually for the past seven years for excellence in the promotion of citizenship, sportsmanship, leadership and scholarship through their interscholastic activities programs.
Holden has been recognized as a leadership school four times. Only 15 other schools in the state of Missouri recognized this year have more awards.
“I was very pleased with the recognition for the fourth consecutive year,” explained Holden district activities director Kelli Spies. “The honor is a direct reflection of the values that our coaches try to instill in our student-athletes. It shows that HHS athletic programs don’t just revolve around a game, but also the teaching of life lessons.”
Holden High School was also honored by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) for their work in the classroom as well as on the field and court.
The girls’ volleyball team was recently recognized for outstanding scholastic achievement. In order to get the award, the team must have a grade point average of between 3.25 and 4.00. The Lady Eagles posted a 3.55 GPA.
Two other programs were recognized for their scholastic endeavors with awards for distinguished scholastic achievement (3.00 to 3.24 GPA).
The cross country team finished the year with a 3.19 GPA and the Eagle football team averaged 3.14 on the year.
Spies stated, “This is another honor that should reflect the hard work that our student-athletes expend in the classroom as well as on the playing field. I believe it’s a direct indicator that they will succeed off the field as well as on.”
By Steve Sullins
Editor
Local farmer and business owner of Carneal Farm Supply, Ron Carneal of Blairstown, was recently inducted into the Missouri Trapshooters Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony took place at the Missouri State Shoot at Linn Creek, MO, held May 18. Carneal was the 38th person to be inducted since its inception in 1977.
Family member that attended the induction were his wife Carla, son Jeff Carneal, step-daughters Angie Davis and Amy Connell and her husband Chris and three grandchildren, Olivia Davis and Payton and Tristen Connell.
Following the ceremony, a barbeque for approximately 120 family and friends was enjoyed.
Carneal’s first experience with guns was when his grandfather Charlie bought him his first gun at John Wall’s in Blairstown - a .22 caliber rifle. His grandfather took him on many coon hunting adventures, while his father would work in a squirrel hunting trip now and then. Later, he would trap and hunt through his high school years.
Always a strong competitor in Missouri State Shoots, Carneal has won many awards and trophies for his shooting.
In 1991, he accomplished the Grand Slam in trapshoot and was the 133rd person in the ATA’s history to achieve the honor.
Carneal was named to the All-American Second Team in 2002, 2003 and 2005. He carried a 99.10 average in singles in both 2002 and 2003 and his composite average for those years was 96.65 and 96.61. From 1989 to 2006, his averages were 98.30 on singles; 91.17 on handicap and 95.63 on doubles. He has been named to the Missouri State Men’s teams 14 times. |