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Change intensity to train effectively without the gym

With COVID maintaining a stark presence in our lives, many people are uncomfortable exercising indoors. However, the biggest challenge most people face with outdoor training is properly progressing the intensity of the workouts as fitness changes.

RELIGION BRIEFS

Vatican No. 2 and deputy both positive for COVID-19 VATICAN CITY – The Vatican secretary of state and his deputy have both tested positive for the coronavirus, Vatican officials said Tuesday.

ROOM for improvement

In over 35 years as a professional home designer, builder and remodeler, I’ve had the benefit of seeing hundreds of remodeling projects, where my clients only see one or two. That means I’ve heard every horror story and remodeling regret in the book and then some. There are some regrets that I hear more than others, and I want to share them with you in hopes that you’ll find them useful when you decide to remodel.

Dine in

Looking for the ultimate dining set? Play with shapes, colors and textures with these plush dining chairs. .

Ellen Chapman

INDEPENDENCE - Ellen Catherine Chapman, 90, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 18 in Independence, MO. Visitation at 11:00 a.m., funeral service at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO. Burial to follow at Mount Washington in Independence, MO.

Joseph Edwin Comboy

INDEPENDENCE - Joe Comboy was born May 18, 1939 to Edwin and Maude Comboy. One of two children, he was the pesky little brother to his older sister Helen. He was quick to the workforce, landing his first job at 16 as a soda jerk at the local Dairy Queen—who knew Dairy Queen was that old?! He graduated St. Mary’s High School in 1957 and attended the General Motors Institute where he pursued and received his certificate degree in electrical engineering. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1961 where he was stationed in the Azores until receiving an honorable discharge in 1965. After the Air Force, he worked at a number of organizations including IBM and AT&T before retiring from King Radio in his early 60’s. But Joe wasn’t defined by work—from a work perspective, he’d tell you he was focused from the very beginning on the day he would retire! Joe was defined by his family. He had and is survived by his wife Gay (Wiggin) of 40 years and three children— daughter Shawn and sons Shane and Shad. How do we remember Joe? Joe was first and foremost a man of integrity—dedicated to instilling that into both his children and those impressionable family members that looked up to him. ‘Dad taught me what might have been my first life lesson—that your word was important. Don’t make a promise unless you know you can keep it.’ Joe was also smart. If you knew him, you’ve spent an evening—or probably many evenings—in deep discussion or friendly debate. He’d be surprisingly versed or intellectually curious about almost any topic. That quick intelligence came with a quick wit and sometimes a sharp tongue. Joe’s dry sense of humor was coupled with a devilish and often boyish spirit. He’d take you off guard by delivering a subtle but deliberate verbal jab or poke you in the ear as he walked past you in the hall. He could be cranky and quirky, but always a big heart. We’ll all miss him terribly, but all the better human beings for knowing him. Love always Joe—husband, father, uncle, friend! Inurnment is scheduled for Monday, June 13th at 11:00 am, being held at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, with full Military Honors.

Joyce Phillips Simmons Kuhn

Anniversary of passing for an Angel of the Arts August 1937 - January 2020 Civic Leader, Wonderful Educator/Professor, Remarkable Director, Creative Arts Advocate, Talented Actress/Singer, Dedicated Mind, Unwavering Spirit, Gracious Soul, Joyful Minister, Dear Friend, Loving Mother Joyce P.S. Kuhn’s incredible life and career was full of vast accomplishments, creative energy and wonderful adventures.