Three age groups totaling 120 young basketball players learned the fundamentals of the game from professional basketball player Mike Smith and his staff during the 2nd Annual Mike Smith Camp held June 12-15 at Van-Far High School. “This year’s camp was very successful,” Smith said. “I had so much fun with all the kids. Seeing them smile and have fun was the most important part for me.” In this year’s
Missouri 4-H members recently cast their knowledge of fishing at the first Missouri 4-H Sportfishing Day at Little Dixie Lake near Fulton. The day was a success and will become an annual event for the 340 4-H members statewide enrolled in sportfishing as a 4-H project, said Gerry Snapp, University of Missouri Extension 4-H specialist. Through club projects, 4-H’ers from across the state learn about fishing skills and equipment, tackle
The Van-Far R-I School District honored its Spring sports athletes during its annual banquet held on Thursday, June 6. Brian Kurz was named the recipient of both the Ronald Stallcup Award and Tanner Lowrance Athletic Award, which was presented by the Lowrance family. Sarah Sutton received the Steve Snowden Award. The MSHSAA Sportsmanship Awards were given to Todd Udelhoven and Kambrie Hartsell. Winners in each of the sports include: Golf