Havaldar family gifts $25,000 to St. Francis Hospital Foundation

During a ceremony held November 25, Dr. Kanti and Kokila Havaldar were recognized for their gift of $25,000 to the St. Francis Hospital Foundation. The Havaldars’ gift will support current and future facility plans. Plaques will be placed at the entrances of the St. Clare Room on the medical/surgical floor of SSM Health St. Francis

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State education commissioner to address NW graduates

Dr. Margie Vandeven, Missouri commissioner of education, will address Northwest graduates during the winter commencement ceremonies Friday, December 16. “We are so pleased to have Dr. Vandeven joining us for our winter commencement ceremonies,” Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski said. “She is student-centric and champions high expectations and she has been a champion for education

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Squaw Creek celebrates 38th annual Eagle Days

The 38th annual Eagle Days at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will be from 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday, December 3 and 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday, December 4. Wildlife like bald eagles, trumpeter swans, snow geese and ducks will be visible in their natural habitat. The event is hosted by the

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Parnell AL to hold breakfast

The Parnell American Legion Post 528 will hold a fundraiser breakfast from 8 am to noon on Sunday, December 4, at the Legion Hall. Free will donation.

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Hopkins Community Betterment to meet

Hopkins Community Betterment will hold it’s monthly meet at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, December 7, at the Christian Church meeting room, Hopkins. The church is handicapped accessible if entering from the east side. All interested individuals are invited to attend.

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Library lists week’s activities

The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will hold the following activities: • Book Nibblers, 9:45 to 10:15 am, Thursday, December 8. For infants to age three, must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. • Harry Potter book club, 4 to 5:30 pm, Thursday, December 8. For grades 5-12. To register or

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Margaret Frueh

Margaret Joyce Frueh, 77, Maryville, died Sunday, November 27, 2016, at her home near Maryville. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Friday, December 2 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville. Memorials may be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice, 307 Pineview Street, Stanberry, MO, 64489.

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Kathryn Strueby

Kathryn Lucille Strueby, 76, Conception Jct., died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at her home. Funeral services were Saturday, November 26 at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception, with burial in St. Columba Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Mosaic Hospice Lifecare, 5325 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO 64506. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com. Arrangements

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