Joyce Elaine (Laderoute) Warden will celebrate turning 80 on Nov. 5, 2024. She was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in St. Joseph, to Anna Maude (Stuart) Laderoute and Estel Laderoute. Joyce married John Warden on July 20, 1963. She has three children, Kelly (Craig) Lampton, Steve (Larea) Warden and Rob (Amy) Warden. She also has
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By NewsPress Now September 7, 2024, marked the 20th year for Team Dena Pina to walk in the American Stroke Foundation’s annual Stroke Walk and Roll. The team, consisting of family and friends of the late Dena Bower Bachman, raised $2,775 in her memory to help provide programs to assist stroke survivors on the road
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By NewsPress Now The Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association — St. Joseph Alumni & Friends Chapter gathered for the Annual Bearcat Barn Party on October 11, 2024. For the 16th year, Vic and Denise Kretzschmar hosted the group at their home in Hemple. The evening was filled with good food, fun, fellowship and Bearcat
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) As local communities throughout the southeast region of the United States coped with the damage caused by recent hurricanes, National Guard, Coast Guard and additional active-duty service members rescued people and pets, cleared roads, and distributed needed supplies. These service members not only left their loved ones behind to tackle stressful
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Afterschool programs help children and youth thrive in school and in life. They provide homework help, opportunities to get active, and access to healthy snacks and meals. They help children develop friendships, meet mentors, learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), explore college and careers, and engage in community service.
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By Charles Christian As a United Methodist minister, I tend to take seriously admonitions by the denomination’s founder, John Wesley (1703-1791). He and his brother Charles, a prominent hymn writer, helped start the movement we currently know as Methodism. In 18th Century England, not everyone had the right to vote, but there were those within
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Joseph and Guadalupe (Lupe) Canchola Sr. are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 24, 2024. They were married at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Kansas City, Kansas, on Oct. 24, 1954. Their children are Veronica DePlato (Bill), Joe Canchola Jr. (Penny), Rick Canchola (Lesia), Patty Canchola, Dolores Matos (Ismael), Philip Canchola, Victor Canchola,
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By Charles Christian I had a mentor and professor who, after he made a profound point about growing in faith and walking in maturity, would sum things up by saying something like this: “So, on my good days, I find myself benefitting from this greatly.” This phrase, “on my good days,” has stuck with me
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By Kendra Simpson Sisters of Solace is working to change the stigma about addiction and its rehabilitation process through their “Recovery 101” sessions. Every Thursday in October, the nonprofit invites the public to join the conversation about how to best support those in rehabilitation. “We realized that so many people in the community need a
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By Mayra Garza, Head of Group Benefits Strategy and Retail Segment at Guardian and Shawn Patrick, Director of Strategic Growth at Kelsey National (Mayra Garza, Head of Group Benefits Strategy and Retail Segment at Guardian and Shawn Patrick, Director of Strategic Growth at Kelsey National) – Open Enrollment is here. For many Americans, this is
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By Charles Christian The hardest step to take is often the first step, and that is true when it comes to getting therapy. Therapists like Jeff Rabideaux and Emily Bowman at Fisher Counseling Services in St. Joseph said that the “person-centered” approach used my most counselors today can help overcome a client’s reluctance or hesitation.
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John and Deb (Markt) Severe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Oct. 18, 1974, at the Clair United Methodist Church, in St. Joseph. Their children are Jason, Ainsworth, Nebraska, and Jacob (Alina), Bucharest, Romania. They have one grandchild, Jonathan. John has been retired sin March, 2016, and Deb retired in December,
Continue ReadingJoyce Howard is celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 19, 2024. Come join us to celebrate at Living Community, St. Joseph, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Living Community Reception Hall, to laugh and remember the “Good Ole Days”. Cards may be sent to her at Living Community.
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Robert Lee “Bob” Brown will be turning 90 on Oct. 13, 2024. He is married to Shirley and has two sons, Richard “Craig” Brown (Kathy) and Robert “Scott” Brown, as well as a step-son, Terry Price. Bob is the grandfather to Nola Streich (Russ) and Kira Brown, and great-grandpa to Hunter Vice and Bostyn Vice.
Continue ReadingBy Charles Christian This is not a sports column. However, the recent passing of baseball legend Pete Rose at the age of 83, can provide a short exercise in theological concepts like confession, forgiveness and reconciliation. Rose, who played in the major leagues from 1963 to 1986 (an impressive feat in itself) still holds many
Continue ReadingBy NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – According to a recent Houzz report, kitchens remain the most renovated interior room (29%), followed closely by guest and primary bathrooms (27% and 25%, respectively). In 2023, the median spend for kitchen renovations climbed by 20% to $24,000, while primary bath projects saw an 11% increase, reaching $15,000. With home improvement
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By Kyle Schmidt A $125,000 grant will target youth substance abuse issues in Andrew County. Money from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug-Free Communities Support Program will be coming to the Andrew County Health and Safety Coalition during the next five years for programs to prevent substance abuse in young people.
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Billie Sollars will celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct. 13, 2024. She was born in Barnard, Missouri, on Friday, Oct. 13, 1934. The family of Billie Sollars would like to invite you to a celebration in honor of her 90th Birthday on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Woodson Chapel Christian Church, located at 2525 St.
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The Benton High School class of 1964 reunion took place on Sept. 7, 2024, at the Hoof ‘n Horn restaurant, in St. Joseph. Those in attendance for the 60th reunion were: Seated: George Kobezj, Ila Landers, Bob Fleckal, Joan Burnside Fleckal, Marty Parrish Mears, Charlie Mears, Mary Wells, Karen Reece Swan, Mary DeWeese, Russel McCamy,
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Standing left to right, are Elizabeth Sellars (great-grandmother), Katrina Boudreau (mother), Kristyl Quimby (grandmother), and sitting is Waiva Jean Radmer (great-great-grandmother) holding her great-great-granddaughter, Jordyn Michelle Elizabeth Greene, born Aug. 15, 2024.
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By Charles Christian I was reading recently that not only do immediate personal issues affect our mood and our health, but the news around us can impact us, as well. The headlines that we’re bombarded with on the internet, television and in newspapers, even though they may be far away or not related directly to
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By Mark Gibbons, President/CEO of RetireSafe (Mark Gibbons, President/CEO of RetireSafe) – With the start of Medicare’s open enrollment period, it’s important that older Americans explore their healthcare options to make the best choice for their unique needs. Seniors eligible for Medicare benefits have the choice of enrolling in traditional Medicare (also known as fee-for-service)
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – The challenges of military life don’t always end when the mission does. For many in our military community – both active duty and veterans alike – there’s an ongoing, often silent struggle with mental health. This fall, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month in October and honor our service members
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Life is uncertain, and there is no time like the present to be sure that you have life insurance in place. A life insurance plan provides affordable and lasting financial protection for you and your loved ones, and it does not have to be expensive. Budget-friendly options make life insurance accessible
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By Charles Christian If you find yourself with less energy and motivation this time of year, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder. The syndrome, known as “SAD,” occurs when a person experiences symptoms of depression that are specifically brought on by seasonal change. Deidre Hunter, who directs counseling care at the Family Guidance Center,
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Bob and JoAnne Lewis, Stanberry, Missouri, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 5, 2024. They were married on that day in 1974 at the Guilford United Methodist Church by the Rev. Joe Munshaw. They are the parents of two sons, Jeremy Lewis and Aaron Lewis, both of St. Joseph. Bob is currently
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Laveta Bunse will celebrate her 95th birthday on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Cards can be sent to 506 Meadowcrest, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
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Dean Ferguson, of Cosby, Missouri, will celebrate his 90th birthday, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Dean retired in 1997 after 23 years of hauling milk in the Cosby-Helena area. He married Nola Heller in January, 1954, and they are the parents of Keith (Malea) Ferguson, Cosby, Lisa (Doug) Hodge, Foxfield, Colorado, and Brenda (Bob) Wray, Olathe,
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Peggy Miller turned 90 on Sept. 21, 2024. She was born in Clinton, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 1934. Friends and family celebrated Peggy’s 90th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Lakeway, Texas. Peggy married Harvey “H.D.” Miller on July 26, 1948, in St. Joseph. He passed away on May 25, 2012. Present at the celebration
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri Western State University Alumni Association will honor 11 individuals at the annual Alumni Award Banquet during Homecoming Week. The banquet will be held on Oct. 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Fulkerson Center. The event is open to everyone and the cost is $40 per person. For more information and
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