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North Shelby graduation was held in the North Shelby High School gym on Sunday, May 13 at 3 p.m. A large crowd attended the event. Many memories and tears were shared. Watch for next week’s edition of the Shelby County Herald that will feature graduates, plans and honors.   1277

The North Shelby National Honor Society inducted 12 more members on Monday, May 7, in the North Shelby High School gym. Pictured above front row: left to right, Ashley Bichsel, Brianna Cochenour, Mercedes Nute, Bridgett Gibbons, Kelli Douglas, and Mindi Hawkins. Back row: left to right, Brandon Echternacht, Derek Johnston, Taylor Jackson, Lucas Daniel, Dakota Daughtery, and Andy Killen.   1278

By Becky Kiser
   Herald Reporter
   Taking a back road to graduation one you have taken a hundred times before. You have memorized every curve, every dip and the one lane bridge past the old oak tree. Your best friend waits for you at school. She sends you a text that says “Your always running late. One day your gonna be late for your own funeral.” You pick up the phone and reply “I know right? LOL.” You hit send and you never see it coming. Slamming into the back of a mini van where a mother and daughter are on their way to watch big sister graduate. Your car careens out of control and slams into an embankment. The sound of crunching metal fills your ears and you scream as your life flashes before your eyes. You see your momma as she helps you pick out your graduation dress. Laughing as you twirl and dance. Tears in her eyes she tells you “Baby you’re gonna go far in this life and nothing is going to get in your way.” You see your daddy as he takes a bite out of a burnt cookie that you made...
   Read the complete story in this week's Shelby County Herald   1279

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.
   The ceremony will take place on June 16, 2012 at 4 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church in Bethel with reception to follow at the American Legion Hall in Shelbina. Friends and family are invited to help them celebrate their marriage on this special day.   1280

Everett Broadwater would like to announce the upcoming marriage of his daughter, Hillary Lynn Henderson to Shawn Bash, son of Duane and Lisa Bash.
   The couple will be married May 19, 2012 at the Bethel Courtyard in Bethel. A reception will follow at the Bethel Community Center.
   All friends and relatives are welcome to attend.   1281

Billy Strange and Amanda Strain would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
   Billy is the son of Elvin Strange, 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, 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.   1282

North Shelby Elementary Students of the Month in April for exhibiting the trait of integrity pictured left to right are: Mrs. Kemp, Joseph Pratt, Sixth Grade; Keaton Roan, First Grade, Jackson Strain, Third Grade; Dylan McEwen, Second Grade, Whitney Snow, Kindergarten, Dayton Mettes, Fourth Grade, and Bryant Gibbons, Fifth Grade.   1283

Mady’s Crusaders hosted a fourth annual “Birdies Over Autism” on Saturday, May 12. The event is a fund raising effort of the group to purchase therapy/sensory equipment for special needs students in surrounding schools. Mady’s Crusaders donated several pieces of sensory based equipment to North Shelby on May 14. Pictured above is Mrs. Yost, Jenni Rash with daughter, Princess Mady.   1284

Robert Leon Murray
   Robert Leon Murray, 82, Edina, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at his home. He was born September 15, 1929, in Novelty, MO, the son of Theodore Kells and Mary Susan Harris Murray. He married Margaret Phyllis Hines on April 2, 1955. She survives. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, Edina. Burial with full Military Honors was in the Veterans Garden of Honor at Park View Memorial Gardens in Kirksville. Visitation was Saturday evening.
   
   Cynthia Bichsel
   Cynthia “Cindy” Bichsel, 44, St. Charles, died Sunday, March 18, 2012. She was born on June 27, 1967, in St. Charles, MO., the daughter of Patricia Bichsel and the late George Robert “Bob” Bichsel. Services were conducted at the Baue Funeral Chapel, March 24.
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