SWEET SPRINGS GIRLS 36 LEETON 34
Leeton Lady Bulldogs play for 3rd place at 4 p.m. Saturday
     The Battle of the Hardwoods moved into the semi-final round with Leeton taking on 2nd seeded Sweet Springs. The Leeton Lady Bulldogs, shorthanded without their 3 point shooter Megan Uptegrove, battled for all they were worth and kept Sweet Springs against the wall for most of the game. Falling behind by as much as 7 the Lady Bulldogs kept battling back. Courtney Fleming started it off with a 3 pointer and added several crucial free throws going down the home stretch for a total of 10 points. Mallory Early kept the team in the game with a 22 point night shooting from all over the floor. Lela Adams added 2 points to make the total 34 on the night but unfortunately it was short with Sweet Springs winning with 36 points.
     Team Stats: Mallory Early 22 pts, 8 reb, 1 steal; Courtney Fleming 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 assists; Lela Adams 2 pts, 2 reb, 2 assists; Cheyenne Stone 6 reb, 1 steal, 2 assists; Beth Hamline 2 reb, 4 assists; April Prince 2 reb.
     The team wasn't playing full strength in the first half but in the second half pulled together to play a very good game. Each player on the team fought hard and hustled on the floor to do their part to bring a win for Leeton. The fans felt this effort and got in the game cheering like they haven't for a long time. It was a very good night for Leeton despite losing. Congratulations to everyone who was there in the Leeton family. Keep up the good work team and fans.
     Leeton will play Crest Ridge, the number one seed who was upset Wednesday night by Smithton. It should be a good game at 4 p.m. Saturday.

GIRLS SCHEDULE:
Game 1 Mon.(Jan. 23) 4:30 Sweet Springs 86 Lamonte 32
Game 2 Mon.(Jan. 23) 6:00 Crest Ridge 65 Miami 19
Game 3 Mon.(Jan.23) 7:30 Smithton 69 Chilhowee 39
Game 4 Mon.(Jan.23) 9:00 Leeton 42 Ballard 12
Game 5 Wed.(Jan.25) 4:30 Ballard 56 Lamonte 52
Game 6 Wed.(Jan.25) 6:00 Chilhowee 48 Miami 47
Game 7 Wed.(Jan.25) 7:30 Smithton 61 Crest Ridge 42
Game 8 Wed.(Jan.25) 9:00 Sweet Springs 36 Leeton 34
Game 9 Sat.(Jan.28)10:00 7th Place, Lamonte vs. Miami
Game 10 Sat(Jan.28) 1:00 Consolation, Ballard vs. Chilhowee
Game 11 Sat(Jan.28) 4:00 3rd Place, Leeton vs. Crest Ridge
Game 12 Sat(Jan.28) 7:00 Championship, Sweet Springs vs. Smithton
BOYS SCHEDULE:
Game 1 Tues(Jan.24) 4:30 Chilhowee 76 Ballard 32
Game 2 Tues(Jan.24) 6:00 Crest Ridge 76 Miami 32
Game 3 Tues(Jan.24) 7:30 Leeton 65 Smithton 32
Game 4 Tues(Jan.24) 9:00 Sweet Springs 71 Lamonte 52
Game 5 Thur(Jan.26) 4:30 Lamonte 77 Ballard 53
Game 6 Thur(Jan.26) 6:00 Smithton 68 Miami 61
Game 7 Thur(Jan.26) 7:30 Crest Ridge 65 Leeton 51
Game 8 Thur(Jan.26) 9:00 Sweet Springs 68 Chilhowee 60
Game 9 Sat.(Jan.28)11:30 7th Place, Ballard vs. Miami
Game 10 Sat(Jan.28) 2:30 Consolation, Lamonte vs. Smithton
Game 11 Sat(Jan.28) 5:30 3rd Place, Leeton vs. Chilhowee
Game 12 Sat(Jan.28) 8:30 Championship, Crest Ridge vs. Sweet Springs

BOOKSIGNING AT 403 N. MAIN
Saturday, January 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"A Small Town's Sacrifices: Leeton in World War II"
Released Nationally
Available for $24.95 This Week
COPIES AVAILABLE AT THE BANK
     For the past year work has continued on the expanding and upgrading of the popular book released at the Leeton Museum's October meeting in 2010. The 100 copies prepared then were sold before the day was over with excellent reviews. Author House of Bloomington, Indiana, signed a contract with Bob Wyatt for publishing "A Small Town's Sacrifices: Leeton in World War II" in February. The finished book was officially released and will be available at 403 N. Main in Leeton from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 28. Get your copy while the supplies last.

     The cost is lower than the original book because of the large number being printed this time. Cost is $24.95 each. The e-book will be released later. Postage & handling on each book is $5 if to be mailed.
     The attractive bound book makes a fine appearance and Leeton citizens will want a copy to read and share with others. It is 361 pages and includes an index of the people. The book is filled with accounts and stories about the men and women that served from Leeton as well as many articles, letters and personal accounts of the people that were at home.
     The book is a remarkable story of 150 Leeton men and women who served in the military during World War II and the even more Leeton people who served in other ways. It is unique in that it gives a full view of what it was like to live in that time period and provides an understanding of the processes of how things were carried out in time of War.
     The sacrifices that were made by the people were tremendous. Even more astonishing is the involvement of the people from Leeton---being at Pearl Harbor in the beginning and a Leeton graduate being the last to die demonstrated their commitment from beginning to end. You will be proud to be connected with Leeton once you read this book. It is an impressive account of a very special people.
     The name of the book is "A Small Town's Sacrifices: Leeton in World War II". Order your copy today.

FIRE STRIKES DOWNTOWN LEETON
Three Buildings Totaled
     Sirens went screaming through town early in Leeton with firetrucks, ambulances and highway patrolmen descending on the downtown business district of Leeton on Wednesday, January 25. Black smoke was billowing out of the building north of the telephone building. For those familiar with Leeton, Maryl McCormack had a small engine shop there for several years and earlier it was the Wykoff Barber Shop. The only thing left was the front of the building. A family had been living there but had moved recently.
     The fire moved northward and took the building that had been remodeled by Bill Crowder in the 1970's and was a doctor's office for a time and then a western clothing store owned by Nadine Palmer. It was totaled.
     The next building had already been partially destroyed in earlier problems. It had been the locker in the 1930 to 1950's where people kept their frozen foods. Later it became an apartment building with a laundromat in the first floor. That is totaled.
     No report on the damage in the former Sweeny-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home which lately had been the site of a flea market/antique store. Firemen were on top of the building chasing smoke and fire as evidenced in the pictures below.

Sight as approaching downtown from the north.

Emergency vehicles gathered at the corner where the Bulldog Express is located

View from Bulldog Express southeast where the fire was located

Closer view of damage--only fronts of buildings are left

View from south shows firemen on top of third building with Red Cross in front

Firemen climb on former Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home

Closer view of the damage.

3RD ANNUAL CELEBRITY DINNER
HOSTED BY LCBC
     The Leeton Community Betterment Committee will be hosting their 3rd annual Celebrity Dinner at the school on February 18 in the Gene Willcockson Auditorium. Tickets are available from Marijayne Manley at the school or by emailing mmanley@leeton.k12.mo.us.
     Always a delicious meal, enjoyable entertainment and great fun are provided. Plan now to attend and participate. The money goes toward projects that benefit the entire community. Help today.

2012 TEAM MEMBERS GETTING HONORS
Best Male and Female Singers at Pleasant Hill

Amollie Stoermer and Brian Lock

     The All-State Show Me Drama & Music Team sponsored by the Mineral Creek Historical Society and Leeton Museum were officially selected last fall. During the Pleasant Hill Show Choir competition last Saturday winners were announced for Best Male Performer and Best Female Performer in the show choir competition which involved groups from all over the state. Both winners are members of this year's All-State Show Me Drama & Music Team.
     Winning for Best Female was Amollie Stoermer of Mora, Missouri, a senior at Cole Camp High School. Amollie was a member of the 2010 All-State Show Me Drama & Music Team but was unable to go last year. She has developed into a tremendous singer winning honors and competitions over the past year including Miss Cole Camp Fair and All-State Choir to mention a couple. She joins Ashton Thompson of Cole Camp, a previous winner of the Best Female Performer at several competitions, as members of the 2012 All-State Team. Ashton is a show choir member at State Fair Community College and has continued to win competitions.
     Winning Best Male Performer was Brian Lock of Carrollton, Missouri, a junior, who has been demonstrating he is able to follow in the footsteps of Jackson Thomas and Cody Meyer, both winners of the awards in previous years. The Carrollton High School music program has been producing outstanding singers for several years now. All three young men are a part of the 2012 team this year. Cody and Jackson are opera majors at Nebraska University in Lincoln.
     Needless to say, this year's All-State Show Me Drama & Music Team is shaping up to be even better than last year's outstanding group. According to director Bob Wyatt, "It is a tremendous honor to work with this outstanding group. We are looking forward to a tremendous performance in Ireland in May and June."
     The group is working on a musical version of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" to be performed in Dublin. Congratulations to both Brian and Amollie on their achievements.

TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Expecting 30 Leeton Students
     A preliminary meeting was held to share plans for a Leeton School trip to Washington, D.C. The results is a list of some 30 students who are making plans to go with the group. The trip will include a tour of the nation's Capitol, Mount Vernon (home of George Washington), and historic Williamsburg. The students are now making the rounds of the community raising funds to take the trip. Casey's General Store is working with them in the selling of pizza cards and donut cards. Plan now to take advantage of this great buy at Casey's while supporting the local students.

MAKE ALL TOURNEY TEAM
Four From Leeton
     The Leeton High School Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs had four players make the Lakeland All-Tournament team last week. Making the Girl's All-Tourney team were Megan Uptegrove and Mallory Early. Making the Boy's All-Tourney Team were Alex Anstine and Cameron Elwell. Congratulations players!

SOCIETY NEWS
     CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for making the UCM Honor Roll this past semester: Anna T. Jurman, Kristin Gallagher, Aaron Davis, Stephanie McCoy, Kylie Shanley, Bryanne Cornine, Brad Ditty, Molly Majkowski, and William R. Lyon. There may be others listed in the Warrensburg list because of address. Good job!
     SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Mildred (Sullivan) Breckenridge Lloyd Mercer who passed away January 15, 2012. Mildred was the daughter Archie Fred Sullivan and Pearly Ann (Taylor) Sullivan. On March 26, 1978, in Miami, Oklahoma, she married Charles Lloyd Mercer, and he preceded her in death Sept. 24, 1994. She leaves two sons Ralph Breckenridge of Lowry City and Oscar "Bud" Lloyd and his wife, Carol, Windsor; a daughter, Wanda Orfield, Marshfield; 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
     SYMPATHY to the family of Dorothy (Schmitt) Young, 63, Martin, TN, former student of Leeton High School, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Philip J. Young, Martin, TN; three daughters, Leslie Ann Wendel, Antlers, OK, Carrie Ann Flood, Joplin, and Mary Elizabeth Wicker, Aurora; a son, Terry Wayne Smith, Chilhowee; two brothers, Willie Leon Schmitt, Bonner Springs, Kan., and Jay Douglas Schmitt, Monterey, CA; a half-brother, Dennis L. Lankford, Fremont, NE; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Larry Smith and second husband Clayton Wendell.
     SYMPATHY to the family of John Arteburn of Kansas City, who died January 12 in the Waterford South Assisted Living Center. His wife, Louise (Nessen) died in 2003. He leaves one sister Mary Heafner of St. Ann, one brother Chester of Mobile, Alabama, and several nieces and nephews.

ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL
     The Leeton R-X Public School announced the honor roll for the Elementary School recently. Those making the coveted list are as follows:
     3rd Grade: Top Group Jalynn Buell, Jazmin Cavender, Noah Clear, Wendy Cox, Isaiah Ford, Reed Manley, Natalia Phillips, Alexis Prince, Emily Rand, Noah Scrivener, Eliana Uptegrove, Allison Whitley and Kyle Wilson; Regular Group Erin Bonner, Koby Durfey, Brianna Landers and Ty Richer.
     4th Grade: Top Group Marissa Acosta, William Arwood, Elijah Buell, Breeana Claxton, Kayla Crowder, Abbi Davenport, Dakota Gallagher, Tara Radford, Codi Robinson, Josi Rohr, Katrina Sciortino, Brianna Stoneking, Maddie Sullins and Rebecca Younce; Regular Group Keenan Buell, Regina Fleischman and Alex Stoneking.      5th Grade: Top Group Nate Burns, Lindsey Gantz, Hannah Ginther, Dale Mills, Jaclyn Mills, Kaitlyn Sciortino, Raegen Scrivener, Savanna Stone, Elizabeth Wilson and Cheyenne Withrich; Regular Group Emma Boyle, Nik Carey, Jerry Cox, Nathan Jones, Daphne Miles, JoDee Mudd, Victoria Reed, Jenny Schnatz, Carson Wehr, and Logan Uptegrove.

LHS BULLDOG SEASON CONTINUES
     The schedule for the year is as follows:
     11-29 Leeton Girls 36 Ballard 20 - Leeton Boys 51 Ballard 18
     12-1 Sherwood Girls 59 Leeton 53 - Sherwood Boys 69 Leeton 37
     12-5 Mid-State Tournament here in Leeton (Tourney Schedule below)
     1st round: Leeton Girls 52 Calhoun 19 - Leeton Boys vs. Bye
     2nd round: Leeton Girls 43 Kingsville 34 - Leeton Boys 73 Lamonte 42
     Girls Championship: KC Lutheran 51 Leeton 24
     Boys Championship: Chilhowee 65 Leeton 63
     12-13 Leeton Girls 48 Lamonte 13 - Leeton Boys 58 Lamonte 49
     12-16 Wellington Girls 40 Leeton 26 - Wellington Boys 52 Leeton 40
     1-3 Cass-Midway Girls 33 Leeton 28 - Cass-Midway Boys 62 Leeton 43
     1-7 Leeton Girls 43 Appleton City 29 - Leeton Boys 59 Appleton 25
     1-9 at Lakeland Tournament
     1st round: Leeton Girls 31 Hermitage 23 - Leeton Boys 69 Kingsville 43
     2nd round: Fair Play Girls 40 Leeton 27 - Osceola Boys 79 Leeton 62
     3rd round: Leeton Girls 40 Osceola 35 (OT) - Hermitage 57 Leeton 47
     1-20 Montrose Girls 58 Leeton 26 - Leeton Boys 79 Montrose 64
     1-23 Leeton Tournament
     1st round: Leeton Girls 42 Ballard 12 - Leeton Boys 65 Smithton 32
     2nd round: Sweet Springs Girls 36 Leeton 34 - Crest Ridge Boys 65 Leeton 51
     3rd round: Leeton Girls vs. Crest Ridge - Leeton Boys vs. Chilhowee
     1-31 at Wentworth Military
     2-3 at Kingsville
     2-7 Chilhowee
     2-9 Sweet Springs
     2-13 at Windsor
     2-14 Calhoun
     2-17 KC Lutheran
     2-23 at Stover
     2-23 Concordia
     2-27 District Basketball Tournament

"HELLO DOLLY!" in Branson
for six performances
     A great performance of "Hello Dolly" is going to be performed in Branson January 27, 28, & 29, February 3, 4 & 5 at the Starlite Theatre. Anyone wanting to make a trip down for the day and a performance contact Bob Wyatt for tickets at leetonmuseum@yahoo.com or calling 660-238-6156. Bob is a Supporting Member of the Theatre program in Branson and encourages attendance at these special performances.

"NATIONAL ICE CARVING" in Branson
Winner Goes to Russia for World's
February 4 & 5, 2012 at Titanic Museum
     The Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Missouri is the site chosen to host the 2012 National Ice Carving Competition, a preliminary for competitors to advance to the city of Sochi, Russia, the host city for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in 2014. The two-day event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, and Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.
     "We are very excited to have the Titanic in Branson host the 2012 NICA U.S. Nationals. This two-day ice carving competition brings the nation's best ice carvers together for a chance at the title of NICA U.S. Nationals Champion. This will be one of our premier stops on NICA's International Tour Champions Ice Carving Competition Circuit, currently the largest circuit in the world," said Jeff Petercsak, Executive Director, National Ice Carving Association.
     Make plans now to see this incredible display of artistic talent. Here are some pictures of some of the displays from a few years ago.

WINDSOR SUPPORTERS
OF THE LEETON MUSEUM
WINDSOR FURNITURE COMPANY
"Complete Home Furnishings"
108-110-112 N. Main Street, Windsor, MO 65360
Mark Moser - 660-647-3113

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C & R BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE
Formerly Taylor Bookkeeping
112 S. Main, Windsor, MO 65360
660-647-3111

NEW JOKES FOR THE WEEK
Do You Need a Laugh?
     BOB: Our gas stove blew up and blew mom and dad out of the house?      CALEB: That's awful.
     BOB: Mom liked it.
     CALEB: Why would your mom like that?
     BOB: That's the first time they've been out together in ten years.
     JUDGE: Have you ever been up before me?
     DRUNK: I don't know. What time do you get up?
     AMOLLIE: A wasp stung me on the hand.
     ASHTON: Put some alcohol on it.
     AMOLLIE: I can't. That wasp will be three blocks away by now.
     CHEYENE: I fell in the river up to my knees and almost drowned.
     JACKSON: How could you drown in water up to your knees?      CHEYENE: I fell in head first.

CLINTON SUPPORTERS
OF THE LEETON MUSEUM
FURNITURE CITY, INC.
117 S. Wasington, Clinton, MO 64735
Shawn McIntyre - 660-885-7088 - Jerry McIntyre

BLOOMERS FLOWER SHOP
401 S. Main, Clinton, MO 64735
Dean & Pam Hargrave - 660-885-3188

HOBSON INTERIORS
300 S. Main, Clinton, MO 64735
Richard Wirsig - 660-885-3335

For up-to-date information about area closings
during inclement weather
RADIO STATIONS: KOKO (1450 AM), KXKX (105.7 FM), KMZU (100.7 FM), KDKD (95.3 FM), KMBZ (980), WDAF (106.5), The ROCK (98.9), KUDL (98.1) KY (99.7), Sports (610), and Classical KXTR (1660);
TELEVISION STATIONS: FOX (WDAF 4), ABC (Channel 9), NBC (Channel 41), CBS (KCTV-5)
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WARRENSBURG SUPPORTERS
OF THE LEETON MUSEUM
HAPPY DAYS DREAM CARS
"Riding Away With Memories"
812 E. Young, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
John Meyer - 660-422-7177 - Helen Meyer

TONY'S MARKET & ITALIAN DELI
Market Fresh - Homemade
710 S. Maguire, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
660-747-7748

COUNTRY CLUB CARE CENTER
Providing Care For Your Loved Ones
503 Regent Drive, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
660-429-4444

YE OLDE FLOWER SHOPPE
"Flowers Make Today Special"
106 E. Market, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
Helen Neal Simon - 660-747-8138 - Jeanne Neal Jackson

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CHURCH NEWS

METHODIST CHURCH NEWS      Rev. Travis Reames is the speaker on Sunday's at the Methodist Church. He is from Grandview, Missouri and may be reached by calling 816-527-3350.

BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS      The Baptist Church meets regularly on Sundays at 10 for Sunday School and 11 for worship.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWS      Sunday School attendance was 100 with Worship having 125. Dan Lowry taught the lesson from Galatians during the Sunday School hour. They are in Chapter 2.
     Greeters of the day was Janice Hosking; nursery workers were Melinda Hosking and Jordan Page; Scripture and prayer was by Tim Lowry; communion meditation was by David Fleming; offering prayer by Charlie Fitzgerel. The sermon presented by Dan Lowry was "God Bless Us With a Faith Lift." Terry Scrivener took prayer requests as the congregation gathered to pray for those sick and in need.
     January 29 - Youth Group meeting from 4 to 6 p.m.
        Praise Team will lead the workshop service
     February 4 - "Women of Faith" meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the church basement.
     February 12 - Youth Group meeting from 4 to 6 p.m.

THOUGHT FOR THIS WEEK
DAY OF FASTING?      James Madison, the chief architect of the Bill of Rights (including the First Amendment), introduced a bill into the Virginia Legislature on October 31, 1785, "For Appointing Days of Public Fasting and Thanksgiving."      Taken from "One Nation Under God" by Dr. David C. Gibbs, Jr., President of Christian Law Association.

HOUSES FOR SALE
IN LEETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Several houses have sold in the Leeton School District lately. This list will need to be updated as some are already gone. Have you thought about moving to Leeton? Great community to live. Check out some of these houses this week.
204 W. Kelly, Leeton (#40066) single family, ranch, 35 years old
   4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 1600 square feet, $83,900
   RE/MAX COMPLETE (Pat Brasel) 660-909-5922
591 SE Hwy. EE, Leeton (#40695) single family with 9.63 acres, 45 years old
   2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1146 square feet, $97,500
   ELSBERRY REALTY (Rebecca R. Dyer) 660-238-5819
200 S. Moulton, Leeton (#40703) single family, 1 1/2 story, 100 years old
   4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2100 square feet, $125,000
   RE/MAX COMPLETE (Pat Brasel) 660-909-5922
1090 SE 301, Leeton (#40847) single family, ranch with basement, 35 years old
   3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1188 square feet, $99,900
   RE/MAX COMPLETE (Vivian Draper) 660-909-8777
522 N. Wall, Leeton (#40717) single family, raised ranch/basement, 35 years old
   3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1056 square feet, $57,500
   United Country (Mike Myers) 660-238-2526
403 N. Main, Leeton, single family, large lot, ranch 40 years old
   3 bedroom, 2 bath, formal dining room/utility room, $85,000
   United Country (Mike Myers) 660-238-2526
109 N. Nickerson, Leeton (#40737) single family, ranch, 45 years old
   3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1056 square feet, $39,900
   Show Me Realty (Robert Roby)
692 SE 651, Leeton (#40919) single family with 3 acres, ranch, over 75 years old
   3 bedroom, 1 bath, $40,000
   Key Realty (David Roberts) 660-238-3936

DIRECTIONS TO MORE ARTICLES
If you would like something on the calendar
send it by email to leetonmuseum@yahoo.com
or mail to Leeton Museum, 400 N. Main, Leeton, Missouri 64761

HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES(found on Bulletin/click on Society Activities)
CURRENT MUSEUM PROJECTS(click on Current Museum Projects on the index)
   1. 2012 ALL-STATE SHOW ME TEAM"
   2. Agenda for Ireland, May, 2012
JOKES (found in the Entertainment section below)
   "NEW JOKES FOR THIS WEEK"
CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Place arrow on Bulletin/Click on Calendar of Events)
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK (bottom of this page-changed every Sunday)
   "DAY OF FASTING"
RECIPE OF THE WEEK (Place arrow on Facilities/Click on Recipe File)
   "PEACH MUFFINS"
PAST LHS ALUMNUS OF THE MONTH(Located as the feature in the "Feature Articles" section of this site.)
   1. BOBBY NEWBILL
   2. ELIZABETH (BAILEY) HARTMAN
   3. SERENA (BRICKEN) VONHOFTEN
TRAVEL COLUMN (Place arrow on Facilities/Click on Travel File)
   Pictures of "LEETON, AUSTRALIA"

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