St. Joseph police have released the name of the woman who was killed in a fire last week.
Capt. Jeff Wilson with the police department said 59-year-old Barbara A. Walker who lived in the house was killed in the fire.
As previously reported, the fire at 709 East Highland Avenue was reported at 7:40 p.m. Dec. 19. Another resident of the house was at work at the time of the fire.
Wilson said the Detective Division is not investigating anything suspicious regarding the fire.
Two people from St. Louis were injured in a crash in Atchison County Tuesday night.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 8:12 p.m., 45-year-old Darvon C. Wright was driving a Mazda 3 north on I-29 when he lost control of the vehicle about two miles north of Watson. The vehicle went off the left side of the road into the snow-covered median and overturned several times before coming to rest on its wheels.
The driver was transported to George C. Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa, for treatment of moderate injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, 46-year-old Arneatha M. Wright was transported to the same hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
According to the crash report, both occupants were wearing seatbelts.
The bitterly cold temperatures this morning won’t be nearly as bad by Thursday morning, and is just a sampling of what to expect this upcoming weekend. A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect for northern Missouri into northern Kansas as wind chills continue to dip and remain below -15. High temperatures today are expected to range from the single digits to the upper teens, with lows tonight only dropping a few degrees as clouds move back into the area. While some flurries could be possible across northern Missouri overnight, no accumulating snow is anticipated. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -7 and -17. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday: A chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
According to the National Weather Service, a wind chill advisory will be in effect in the area from midnight to 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Doniphan-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-
Schuyler-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-
Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-
Including the cities of Wathena, Elwood, Troy, Highland, Tarkio,
Rockport, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, Albany, Stanberry,
King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, Unionville, Lancaster,
Queen City, Greentop, Downing, Glenwood, Mound City, Oregon,
Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, Country Club Villa,
Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star, Clarksdale,
Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, Milan, Green City, Kirksville,
St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Cameron, Plattsburg, Lathrop,
Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, Chillicothe, Brookfield,
Marceline, Macon, and La Plata
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 15 below zero.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northeast and northwest Missouri.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Wednesday.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
Cynthia R. “Cindy” Stewart (Miller)
1962-2017
Cynthia R. “Cindy” Stewart, 55, of Atchison KS died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at the Atchison Hospital.
Memorial services will be 6:30 pm on Thursday, Dec. 21st, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Atchison. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Cynthia Miller was born on June 3, 1962 in St. Joseph, Mo the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Dever) Miller. She attended Troy High School and lived and worked in the Troy area for several years. Cynthia attended the Northeast Kansas Area Vo-Technical School in Atchison in the Medical Assistants Program. She was employed at Plasma-Biological Services as a processor for seven years. Cindy enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, cooking and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid Chief’s fan.
She was married to Kenneth Stewart on Feb. 15, 1980 in St. Joseph; MO. Mr. Stewart survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Kenneth Stewart, Jr, Atchison and a daughter, Christy Pennington, Bendena, KS, a sister, Tess (Bryan) Wagner, Platte City, MO and three grandchildren, Cayden, Gwen, and Weston. Her parents preceded her in death.
Arend Wallace
1950-2017
Arend Wallace 67, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born April 2, 1950 in Katwijk aan Zee, Holland, son of Jacoba and Clare Wallace. He was a 1968 graduate of Ladue High School in St. Louis, MO. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Chicago during the Vietnam War. On April 2, 1992 in Union, MO, he married Linda Wilcox. He worked at Tyson as a Sanitation Engineer. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, his animals, reading, cars, architecture, and making things. Arend was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, wife, Linda Wilcox of the home, son, Howie (Liz Walk) Deal of Gulf Port, MS, daughter, Nicki (Bill) Raymond of Raymore, MO, 4 grandchildren, Brandon Deal, McKenna, Will, and Blake Raymond, aunt, Nies Hasenoot of Florence, OR, 2 brothers, James Michael Wallace of St. Joseph, MO, and Peter John Wallace of Duluth, MN, and 2 nephews, Shawn & Matthew Wallace, and mother in law, Ruth Pritchett, of the home.
Funeral service; 9:00 am, Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. James Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, Rupp Funeral Home. Interment; Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Memorials are requested to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.
James F. West
1940-2017
James F. West 77, of Saint Joseph, Missouri died December 17, 2017. Born April 16, 1940 in Marceline, Missouri son of the late Mary & Floyd West. He worked at Boehringer 25 years, and Ameripac. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, fishing and Triumph Motorcycles. James was preceded in death by his 1/2 sisters, Patricia Lee, and Pamela Jones. Survivors include son, Mark West, daughters, Lauren West, and Carley West, 6 grandchildren, and a brother, Jerry Mace. Mr. West will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the James West memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.
Jack Dorrell
1936-2017
Bendena, KS
Jackie Dale “Jack” Dorrell, 81, husband, father, and avid sports fan died peacefully at his home in Bendena, Kansas, December 19, 2017. He was born February 27, 1936 to Russell and Hazel Dorrell on a farm near Highland, Kansas. Jack attended various county schools with his mother as his teacher. He graduated from Highland High School where he was a charter member of the FFA and enjoyed participating in football, basketball and track where he developed a love of sports that would continue throughout his lifetime. Upon graduation he attended Highland Community College before joining the Navy in 1955. Jack served his country for four years spending time on the USS Hancock and the USS Philippine Sea.
Jack and Rosalie Ramseier were married on November 29, 1958 and enjoyed 59 years together, first making their home in San Diego, California. Upon completion of his service, they moved to Topeka, Kansas, where Jack began honing his skills at a milling company. A transfer took him and Rosalie to Kansas City where they made their home in Gladstone, Missouri. While in Kansas City he worked for various contractors continuing to learn the building trade. Wanting to return to the area, in 1967 the family moved to a farm near Severance where he farmed for several years. However, the building trade had made a strong impact, and in 1974 he started Jack Dorrell Construction building many houses in the Doniphan County area. It wasn’t uncommon for many to refer to their home as the House that Jack built. Later Jack would return to working in Kansas City making the daily trek from their home in Bendena from 1984 until his retirement in 2010.
Jack loved his grand children and was so proud of them. He eagerly attended all their activities whether athletic, musical, or theatrical. Most nights he could be seen cheering on the Mustangs, Blue Jays, or Wildcats. Later as his children attend K-State, he became a die-hard fan enjoying tailgating and attending games. It was always a family affair.
Jack was a member of Highland Masonic Lodge #1 and a 4-H leader for 46 years. During that time he made many lifelong friends at the livestock shows and traveled with his children and grandchildren across the nation hauling cattle to the Jr. Hereford Nationals. He loved an adventure and in 2004 purchased Poppin’ J kettle corn.
Jack is survived by his wife, Rosalie, sons Gregory (Robin), Buckley, WA; Gary (Karen), Highland; daughters Jacqueline (Jeff) Coleman, Atchison; Jennifer (Taylor) Gatz, Sabetha; grandchildren Allie Barger, Megan Dorrell, Ashely Wann, Sarah Roney, Daija Coleman, Katelyn and Allen Dorrell, Jordan, Lauren, and McKenna Gatz, and six great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Jack’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Highland Methodist-Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Jerry Petering officiating. Masonic committal services will be a courtesy of Smithton Lodge #1, AF&AM, of Highland. Burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery, with military honors a courtesy of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Friday, where the family will meet from 6 until 8 that evening.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Doniphan County 4H Program or Denton United Methodist Church, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, Highland 66035.
AnnaMae Brown
1931-2017
AnnaMae Brown, 86, formerly of Holton, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the Legend at Capital Ridge Nursing Facility in Topeka.
She was born October 21, 1931 at Havensville, the daughter of James and Effie Marts Mumert.
AnnaMae was a member of the First Baptist Church in Holton. Over the years at various churches she had been a Sunday School superintendent and teacher, secretary and treasurer at church, and had played the organ and the piano.
She had worked at nursing homes in Nebraska and Onaga, where she was an aide and activities director.
She married Vernon Silver on November 7, 1947 at Holton. He died July 24, 1989. She married the Rev. Jessie Corley on July 10, 1992 at Holton. He died May 10, 1996. She married Fred L. Brown on February 14, 1998 at Holton. He survives, of the home.
AnnaMae was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Evelyn Brunkow and her brothers, John Mumert, Warren Mumert, Glen Mumert and Clifford Mumert, and a step son, Paul Crouch.
Other survivors include a daughter, Thelma Jean Scroggins, Topeka; a step son, Donald Brown (Pam), Kansas City, KS, four step daughters, Carolyn Anderson (Lawrence), Charlotte Collingham, and Sue Pater (Darrel), all of Topeka, and Janet Vickery, Murray, KY, a step daughter-in-law, Duranna Crouch, Topeka, several nieces and nephews, two grandchildren, thirteen step grandchildren, many great and great-great grandchildren, and her beloved and devoted pet, Buffy.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 27th at the First Baptist Church in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. AnnaMae will lie in state Tuesday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Family and friends will meet from 9:30 until service time Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Hospice, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.
Jimmy Wykert
1951-2017
Troy, Kansas Jimmy Wykert, 66, passed away at his home in Troy, Kansas, Wednesday, December 20, 2017.
Jimmy was born on September 11, 1951 in Highland, Kansas to Harold Franklin & Gladys Helen (Harness) Wykert.
He was a member of the U.S. Army, Serving in Seoul South Korea. Jim loved being a grandfather. He was always there to help others in need. He enjoyed riding and rebuilding Harley Davidson motorcycles. Jim was also an amazing wood carver.
He was preceded in death by his parents & a brother, Donald Wykert, sisters-in-law Anna Wykert and Nanci Wykert, and a niece Kelli M. Wykert.
Survivors: spouse, Debbie Simpson of Troy, Kansas;
Son, Michael Carpenter (Micca) of Troy, Kansas;
Daughter, Jamie Sue Wykert (Jermaine Murphy Jr.) of Atchison, Kansas;
Step sons, Kevin VanWey (Chandra) of Troy, Kansas;
Kyle Culp (Gretchen) of Troy, Kansas;
Step- Daughters, Judy Pollard of Wathena, Kansas;
Traci Smith (Logan) of Troy, Kansas;
Katie King (Brad) of Troy, Kansas;
14 Grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren;
Brother, Johnny Wykert of Hebron, Kentucky;
Sisters, Dixie Meng (Bob) of Wathena, Kansas;
Patricia Masters (Terry) of Sundance, Wyoming;
Sister-in-law, Janet Wykert of St. Joseph, Missouri;
Numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial Service: 12 noon Saturday, January 13, 2017
At the Troy Christian Church, in Troy, Kansas
Visitation: 1 hour prior to service at 11:00 A.M.
Inurnment: Walnut Grove Cemetery, Iowa Point, Kansas
Memorials: Jimmy Wykert Memorial Fund.
Sherry Sue Redmond
1955-2017
Sherry Sue Redmond 62, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born October 21, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri, attending Benton High School, then she was a homemaker and worked at the Stationary Credit Union as a Loan Officer over 20 years. She enjoyed gardening & bingo, but most especialloy spending time with her grandchildren. Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, David Redmond, Sr., father, Ernest Walter Abbott, mother, Flora Ann Matthews and step father, John “Potts” Matthews, and daughter, Dana Sue Redmond. She is survived by sons, David (Lori) Redmond, Jr. and Brian Redmond both of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren, Clay, Brody, Gavin, Owen, Scotlyn, Brian, and Reece, a brother, Billy Ray (Mayme) Abbott, sisters, Carol Porter, Jerry Abbott, Diane (Fred) Bodde, and Amy (Art) Hecker all of St. Joseph, MO, as well as several nieces & nephews. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Julia Heroch
1956-2017
Julia Heroch 61, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. She was born July 15, 1956 in the Federated States of Micronesia, daughter of Imwie and Fichiuo Heroch. She is survived by 11 children; Rupenti Kanus, Seventy Kalus, Renchenina Kalus, Agnes Nino, Tanita Nino, Cherrin Kalus, Akiter Nino, Youri Nino, Youme Kalus, Kanry Nino and RK Kalus, several brothers and sisters, and numerous other family members. Funeral services 1:00 pm to 8pm Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Burial services will be conducted in Udot Island, Chuuk State, Micronesia, in January 2018.
Bob Frealy
1924-2017
Bobby Joe Frealy was born the son of Eugene Stanley Frealy and Maggie Faye (Tyner) Frealy on July 5, 1924, in Camden, Arkansas, and departed this life on December 24, 2017 at the age of 93.
He was united in marriage on June 22, 1946 to Lenora Cotham, who preceded him in death on February 2, 2002.
He is survived by his daughter, Mary Lou Area and son-in-law Jack Area, Topeka, KS, granddaughter, Kristina Rottler (Nathan), Topeka, grandson, Robert W. Area, Colorado, ten great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Maggie Frealy; five brothers, Eugene, Austin, David, Bill and Jackie Frealy; and four sisters, Mary Lou Tourigny, Faye Frealy, Betty Scharff and Alice Frealy.
Bob joined the Navy in January of 1942, where he served with the South Pacific Fleet on the U.S.S. Portland during World War II. He was a life member of the Holton V.F.W. and American Legion, a former president of the Vet’s Club, and was a Bingo caller for many years.
After the war, most of his life he worked in the timber and sawmill business. He enjoyed life, loved his family and appreciated all of his friends, especially his card playing buddies.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 28th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with military honors will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Bob will lie in state at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.
(UPDATE 11:38 a.m. Wednesday) A precautionary boil water advisory issued Tuesday has been lifted.
According to Missouri American Water, the advisory was issued after a malfunctioning valve in a water storage tank caused water pressure to drop below a certain level.
It is no longer necessary to boil water before drinking and/or cooking. Customers who have provided contact information to Missouri American Water are being notified via the company’s emergency notification system. This information can also be found on the Missouri American Water Facebook page.
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A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued after a malfunctioning valve in a water storage tank caused water pressure to drop below a certain level.
According to Missouri American Water, this is strictly a precautionary measure and there is no evidence of contamination. Persons living within the city limits of St. Joseph are NOT affected.
The area affected is south of the city limits and is described below.
Residents in the affected area will be under a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice. Customers in the precautionary boil water advisory area listed above should bring their water to a rolling boil for 3 minutes before using for drinking or cooking. Tap water is safe for bathing and washing clothes. The precautionary advisory will be in effect until water quality samples confirm that the water is safe for consumption. Customers who have provided contact information to Missouri American Water will be notified via the company’s emergency notification system. Customers can also check the Missouri American Water Facebook Page for updates.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports five people died in traffic crashes over the Christmas holiday counting period.
The counting period ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017 to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 25, 2017.
According to a news release, the Patrol investigated 491 traffic crashes, which included 125 injuries and four of the five fatalities. Officers from the Springfield Police Department investigated one of the fatalities. Troopers also arrested 91 people for driving while impaired and made 49 drug arrests over the Christmas holiday. There were no boating crashes. No one drowned over the 2017 Christmas counting period.
During last year’s Christmas holiday counting period, the Patrol investigated 260 traffic crashes, which included 86 injuries and five fatalities. In addition, troopers arrested 68 people for driving while impaired and made 40 drug arrests over the 2016 Christmas holiday. (During the 2016 Christmas holiday counting period, there were 885 traffic crashes statewide, which included five fatalities and 314 injuries.) There were no boating crashes or drownings over the 2016 counting period.
Two of the fatalities occurred in each of the Troop A, Lee’s Summit, and Troop D, Springfield, areas; and one fatality occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring, area.
No fatalities occurred as a result of traffic crashes on Friday, December 22, 2017.
Three fatalities occurred as a result of a traffic crash on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Teagan E. Birdno, 19, of Carrollton and Matthew D. Landi, 21, of Carrollton both died when the vehicle in which they were passengers ran off the roadway, struck an embankment, struck a tree, and then overturned. The crash occurred in Carroll County on Missouri Highway CC east of County Road 261. Neither Birdno nor Landi were wearing seat belts; they were both ejected from the vehicle. Carroll County Coroner Jeff Cohler pronounced both subjects deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle and a third passenger sustained serious and minor injuries, respectively. Neither were wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Charles Terbrock, 85, of Foristell died when the vehicle he was driving slid on the icy roadway of a bridge, struck the concrete bridge rail (passenger side of vehicle), returned to the roadway before striking the guardrail (passenger side) on the opposite side of the roadway, then overturned onto its passenger side. The crash occurred in Lincoln County on U.S. Highway 61 northbound, north of the Lincoln County and St. Charles County line. Terbrock was not wearing a seat belt. Emergency personnel pronounced Terbrock dead at the scene of the crash.
Two fatalities occurred as a result of traffic crashes on December 24, 2017. Steven A. Mayer, 26, of Fair Grove died after he was struck by a vehicle. Mayer was a pedestrian at the time of the crash, which occurred in Greene County at the intersection of Kansas Expressway and Mount Vernon in Springfield. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the crash. The Springfield Police Department investigated the crash.
Christopher M. Loch, 38, of Springfield died after the vehicle he was driving, which had been in a traffic crash and was disabled, was struck by another vehicle. The crash occurred in Lawrence County on Interstate 44 west of Mount Vernon. Loch was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. Lawrence County Deputy Coroner Larry Eden pronounced Loch dead at the scene of the crash.
No fatalities occurred as a result of a traffic crash on December 25, 2017.
Light snow will be possible this morning but will accumulate quickly over some areas as the snow will be of the light and fluffy variety. A dusting to one inch will be possible and a winter weather advisory is in effect through noon. Use caution when driving. Temperatures will remain cold today with highs in the teens. Dangerous wind chills between 10 to 20 below zero will affect the area tonight through tomorrow morning. If you must go out be sure to cover exposed skin as frostbite could occur in a matter of minutes. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: A chance of snow, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -7 and 1. North northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Wind chill values between -6 and -11. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday: Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -1 and -11. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday: A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 13.
A goal of an upcoming winter reading program for adults is to get people reading new genres.
The Rolling Hills Library in St. Joseph and Savannah will begin the “Color Your Winter Re(a)d” program in January. The program runs through February and people have two months to read five books to score a “literary bingo.”
Rolling Hills Library Public Relations Specialist Alan Stolfus said their annual adult winter reading program has been going on for almost ten years.
“Winter is the perfect time for reading. It’s cold, people want to stay inside, snuggle up with a good book to read,” Stolfus said. “We see a lot of readers in the winter that will come in and check out multiple books and this is a fun way to get them involved, recognize their reading habits and also to try to get them to read outside of their normal genres. Some people like to read just mysteries or just romance and the goal that we’ve always had with the adult winter reading program is to kind of broaden their reading.”
Participants can complete a literary bingo by reading five books from a color-themed reading log/bingo card. Participants can read five topics in a row or choose any five subjects to score a bingo. Topics include “Silver Screen – Books to Movies,” “Red Hot Romance” and “Cure the Winter Blues – Humorous Stories.”
People can pick up a log any time during January or February at the Belt Branch at 1904 North Belt, the Savannah Branch at 514 West Main or the Bookmobile. Prizes are awarded to participants who score a bingo and they can also attend a program party and be entered into a drawing for more prizes.
For more information, go to rhcl.org or call (816) 232-5479.
As of Christmas Eve, all 710 families that applied for assistance were helped through the Adopt-a-Family Christmas program.
According to AFL-CIO Executive Director Penny Adams, an additional 25 families that did not apply were also helped.
Each year, the program matches up needy families with donors, who supply Christmas gifts in a number of ways.
Adams said the agency will be closed to the public until January 3rd but their phones will be answered at (816) 364-1131.
