BJ AL supper features hamburgers, hot dogs

The Burlington Jct. American Legion Post will hold a supper from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, May 10 at the American Legion Building in Burlington Jct. The supper will feature hamburgers and hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults; children five and under are free. The meal is sponsored

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Sue Mills

Loretta “Sue” Mills, 84, Raytown, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Lee’s Summit. Services were Tuesday, May 7 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial was in Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

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Community Blood Center declares emergency blood shortage

A blood drive will be held in Maryville later this month. Community Blood Center (CBC) has declared a blood emergency for the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The organization is asking the community to donate blood immediately to help replenish the blood supply for more than 60 hospitals throughout the area including Kansas City, eastern

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Lions Club utilitzes grant funds, Kohl’s program to aid flood victims

The Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) awarded a $10,000 emergency grant to Lions District 26-M4 for flood relief activities in Holt and Atchison counties. Lions District Governor Richard Warner, Graham, worked with Kohl’s of St. Joseph to stretch the funds further by using the department store’s Kohl’s Cash Back program. The grant funds could only

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Senior Citizen leaders hears survey results

By Kathryn Rice Northwest Missouri State University Professor Dr. Sue Myllykangas and Assistant Professor Dr. Augustus Hallmon presented a summary of the Nodaway County Active Adult and Caregiver Needs Assessment survey at a recent Nodaway County Senior Center board meeting. Myllykangas was the project chair and Hallmon acted as the data chair for Northwest student Heather

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The Broken Mug serves coffee lovers in Maryville

By Kathryn Rice In business since January 1, The Broken Mug Coffee Shop combines friendly, knowledgeable service with delicious fresh ground and brewed coffee. “We are the first ever in the state of Missouri to combine a full-service coffee shop within an existing hair salon,” said Owner Mindy Hunziger. Hunziger has incorporated The Broken Mug

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Young entrepreneur gives to Cancer Care fund

Local entrepreneur Elly Neff recently donated the proceeds from her own upstart business, Elly’s Clay Creations, to a special cause near and dear to her. Elly gave $100 to the Cancer Care fund as part of the St. Francis Hospital Foundation. Dr. Rolando Brier, oncologist, and Megan Jennings, director of development, accepted the donation on

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Joan Myers

Joan F. Myers, 73, Maryville, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Oak Pointe, Maryville. A private family memorial service will be held at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Ms. Myers’ body has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

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John Coxe III

John Edward Coxe III, 67, Maryville, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at his home. Services will be at 2 pm, Saturday, May 4 at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. The burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. The family will receive friends for two hours prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Memorials are

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