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Will Mefford connected for one of only two hits against Scotland County on Monday, May 14.

The South Shelby Cardinals saw its season come to an end on Monday, May 14, with a 14-1 loss against Scotland County in the semi-final game of the District Tournament at South Shelby High School.
   The Cardinals, who were the visitors on the scoreboard, scored its first run in the top of the first inning when Will Mefford singled, Wyatt Proper followed with a single, and Mefford scored on a throwing error.
   The lead didn’t last long as Scotland County came out and scored five runs, including a three run homerun, to build a 5-1 lead after one inning.
   Scotland County scored six more runs in the bottom of the second inning and three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to build a quick 14-1 lead, which was the final after five innings of play.
   The Cardinals finished with only two hits on the night.
   The Cardinals reached the semi-final game with a 6-2 win against Knox County on Saturday night.
   For more on this story, see this week's issue of the Shelbina Weekly.   4883

The South Shelby Track team will send some representatives to Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City this week to participate in the Class 2 Missouri State High School Activities Association track meet.
   Lexie Wilt, who placed second in the shot at sectionals, will compete at 11 a.m. on Friday.
   Skylar Baird placed second at sectionals in the 110 high hurdles with a time of 15.82. Van Windsor placed third with a time of 15.93. They will compete in the prelims at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. If they make the finals, that will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
   Baird also placed fourth in the 300 meter hurdles at sectionals. He will compete in the prelims at 3:55 on Friday and if he makes the finals, he will compete at 2:25 on Saturday.
   Ryan Mayes placed third in the triple jump at sectionals with a distance of 41-04.75. Van Windsor placed fourth at sectionals with a distance of 39-05.50. They will compete at 2 p.m. on Saturday.   4884

The South Shelby Softball team is hosting a 50 inning fundraiser this Saturday, May 19 at South Shelby beginning at 9 am. Players are collecting pledges, but will also accept a flat donation. A pitching machine is used for this game and all batters begin with a 2-1 count. A foul ball on the 3rd strike is recorded as an out. Otherwise it is played like a regular game with the exception that teams switch after every nine outs and bases are cleared after every three outs. Spectators are welcome to join in and play the game with the girls, and may take an at-bat for $1. Proceeds of this fundraiser will be used to pay entry fees for tournaments this summer.   4885

The 2012 Baseball All-Clarence Cannon Conference Selections were recently released.
   1st Team
   Pitchers Zach Etzler, Centralia
    Luke Powell, Palmyra
   Catchers Shane Williams, Monroe City
    Bryson Kinkade, Louisiana
   Infielders Alec Ford*, Centralia
    Chandler Kovar, Centralia
    Will Mefford, South Shelby
    Joey Turner, Macon
   Outfielders Dalton Channell, Louisiana
    Jake Wyatt, Macon
    Wes Mefford, South Shelby
   Utility Player Brendon Ross, Louisiana
   
   Player of the Year - Alec Ford, Centralia
   Coach of the Year - Jason Lea, Centralia
   
   2nd Team
   Pitchers Brandon Holland, Louisiana
    Nate VanBoening, Centralia
   Catchers Caleb Kizer, Palmyra
    Tel Dye, Macon
   Infielders Layton Wilson, Palmyra
    Kody Johnson, Macon
    Kyle Van Nostrand, Macon
    Dylan Thomure, Mark Twain
   Outfielders Stuart Cox, Centralia
    Danton Harvey, South Shelby
    JT Gray, Highland
   Utility Player Seth Brown, Palmyra
   
   Honorable Mention
   Dylan Smith, Louisiana; Kendal Kothe, Macon; Josh Hultz, Palmyra; Wyatt Proper, South Shelby; Josh Berry, Monroe City; Gannon Peavler, Centralia; Craig Smith, Macon; Brock Butler, Palmyra; Ethan Anderson, Mark Twain; Alex Bross, Palmyra; and Kyle Fulton, Monroe City.
   * - Denotes unanimous selection   4886

Pre-School Graduation

Pre-school graduation was held at Shelbina Elementary on Friday, May 11. The kids were very entertaining as they sang and danced to several songs during the ceremony. Pictured above are the pre-schoolers doing a song and dance as they entertain friends and family.   4887

The final installation of the Character Counts program sponsored by Shelbina Weekly took place Thursday in Clarence and Friday in Shelbina.

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Lacy Cochenour and Terry Kohn

Roy and Corby Cochenour would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lacy Jo Hill to Terry Dewayne Lester Kohn, son of Fred Kohn and Dianne Kohn.
   Lacy is a 2010 graduate of North Shelby High School and is currently working on her Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Columbia College.
   Terry is a 2003 graduate of North Shelby High School. He works for Stoneburner Construction.
   For more on this story, see this week's issue of the Shelbina Weekly.   4889

Billy Strange and Amanda Strain

Billy Strange and Amanda Strain would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
   Billy is the son of Elvin Strange of Emden. He is a 1996 graduate of North Shelby and is employed at D & D Recycling in Brashear.
   Amanda is the daughter of Bernie and Mary Strain of Shelbyville. She is a 1998 graduate of North Shelby and a 2004 graduate of Hannibal Career and Tech Center. Amanda is employed as the DON at the Shelbina Villa.
   They are to be wed on Saturday May 26, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Shelbyville Lake, with a reception at the Moonshiner Hall following the ceremony.   4890

Mr. and Mrs. Devin Coats

Isaac and Ricci Murdick and John and Dorothy Badger would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Kara Ann Badger to Devin Patrick Coats.
   Devin is the son of Fred and Gina Leslie and Charlie and Cindy Coats of Shelbina. Kara and Devin were united in marriage on May 7, 2012 by pastor Thad Carter at the Shelbina Methodist Church.
   They would also like to announce the birth of Jaylinn Marie Coats. Jaylinn was born on February 16, 2012 in Columbia at 1:18 p.m. She weighed five pounds, two ounces and was 18.5 inches long.   4891

Robert Leon Murray

Edina, September 15, 1929 - May 11, 2012.
   Robert Leon Murray, age 82, of Edina, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at his home in Edina.
   Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 13, at the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina. Reverend Dewayne Wellborn and Reverend Rick Barnes officiated the services. Burial with full Military Honors was held in the Veterans Garden of Honor at Park View Memorial Gardens in Kirksville.
   For the complete obituary, see this week’s edition of the Shelbina Weekly.   4892