December 2021

Meadville’s McLain shows way in return

SALISBURY — Gladly welcoming back a player they missed down the stretch last season, Meadville High School’s basketball Lady Eagles grabbed a 13-6 lead in the opening eight minutes and, despite shooting only about 33% from the field in the game, kept Glasgow’s Lady Yellowjackets at arm’s length the rest of the way, “winning” three of the four quarters in their neutral-floor season opener Saturday, Nov. 19, 53-43.

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Walsworth Publishing makes donation

On behalf of Walsworth Publishing Company, Don Walsworth, CEO, recently presented a $100,000 check to Kathi Stuart, President of the Walsworth Community Center Board. “I’m pleased to provide financial support to the Walsworth Community Center by means of this donation for the Walsworth Family Charitable Foundation,” Walsworth said. After this donation, the total donations to the Walsworth Family Charitable Foundation will be $800,000. Each year, the Foundation makes its 5% endowment distribution to the community center. To date, the community center has received $200,253. The all-volunteer members of the Board of Directors of the Walsworth Community Center represent the community with a broad spectrum of ages, occupations, and talents. The dedicated Board Members include Kathi Stuart, Barb Meissen, Estella Cupp, Paula Wright, Sallie Buck, Janice Yates, Tommy Oldham, Dennis VanDyke and consultant Lindsay Bowling. “Our continuing financial support will ensure the community center will be able to continue its mission of providing a venue where local citizens of all ages can gather to enjoy athletic and social events,” Walsworth added. COURTESY

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Joyce Markle

BROOKFIELD - Joyce Ann Markle, a world traveler, award-winning music educator, musician and friend to many, died Nov. 22, 2021 in Brookfield, Missouri.

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