Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations must be corrected within 72 hours (or as otherwise stated on the report). All noncritical violations must be corrected by the next regular inspection (or as otherwise stated on the report).
Animals Best Friends has several dogs that need loving forever homes. One of these babies is Daisy.
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INDEPENDENCE, MO - John Stone, Thumm, 94 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Cremation is planned with memorial services pending at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to have donations made in his name to Kansas City Hospice or Stone Church. John was born September 23, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to Charles and Clara (Stone) Thumm and has been a longtime area resident. He was a minister in the RLDS (later the Community of Christ) for several years and attended the Community of Christ Stone Church. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. He is survived by; 2 daughters, Pamela Spain and Cindy Woodley both of Independence, MO; also, 2 grandchildren, Jamie Mullins, (her daughters Hailey, Mackenzie); John Woodley (his wife Brandie and their sons, Skyler and Clayton). and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife, Joyce Ann Thumm. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)
Milo Bernard Stallman, 89, a resident of Eastern Jackson County, MO passed away peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his home. He was co-owner of Sante Fe Glass in Independence, MO.
Although most COVID-related regulations have ended or been rolled back as cases have risen in the past several weeks, local health agencies for now continue to attempt contract tracing to try to slow the spread of infection.
Similar to when he and his wife received a humanitarian award last year, Brent Schondelmeyer says, certainly someone else could have been more worthy. Earlier this year, Schondelmeyer, a non-profit administrator with experience in history, journalism and fine arts production, received the Human Rights award from the Independence chapter of Church Women United.
A federal mandate for companies with 100 or more employees to ensure they’re vaccinated or tested weekly could worsen severe worker shortages – if it’s upheld in court – by forcing staffers who test positive to quarantine even if they have no symptoms, employment lawyers say.
DENVER – A gunman killed four people and injured an officer after opening fire in several locations around the Denver area, police said Monday. The suspect also died Monday after exchanging gunfire with officers, Lakewood police said.
BRANSON – Branson police say skeletal remains found last week in a wooded area were those of David Koenig, an amateur mixed martial arts fighter who had been missing for nearly two years. A man looking for deer antlers found the remains Dec.