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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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New graduates step into a new day

‘You have but one life to live the fullest’ William Chrisman High School 134th annual commencement Saturday, Norm James Field at Chrisman High School Class size: 278 graduates Top 1 percent: Kona Hudson, David Keltner, Olivia Parrish Class speaker: Alexander Abreu Mendez: He came to the United States from the Dominican Republic five years ago and recalled being frightened by the language and cultural differences, but said that at Chrisman he always felt like he could succeed. Recalling the pandemic, he said, “We experienced many life-altering events the last two years,” and not only students but teachers and family members had to adapt in various ways.

Retired man takes a liking to neighbor across street

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired. A short while ago, a young couple moved in across the street. A few months later, my husband, who does yardwork for neighbors for extra money, started working in theirs. He never charged them for it, and even after they had the equipment to care for their yard, continued working there some of the time.

Charlie is awaiting the right family

Animals Best Friends has a courtesy listing for a special boy. Charlie is a gorgeous blue heeler/catahoula leopard dog mix who is 1 year old. He is a very energetic boy who loves playing outdoors. Charlie tends to get the zoomies frequently.

‘We’ve got this!’: Jags make state

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After giving up just two hits in a 2-0 district championship victory over host Columbia Rock Bridge last week, Blue Springs South Trenton Roehler found himself in an unusual position in a Class 6 state quarterfinal matchup against Springfield Kickapoo Saturday afternoon.

When will this down market turn around?

Last week we finally saw quite positive results for the major U.S. stock indexes. Those most beaten down rose the highest: Nasdaq 100 by 7 percent, S&P 500 by 6.5 percent and the Dow Jones 30 by 6.2 percent. Even the long-dated treasuries took a breather, and their value rose as the 30-year bond yield dropped 0.8 percent.

European Union bans most Russian oil imports

BRUSSELS (AP) — In the most significant effort yet to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine, the European Union agreed to ban the overwhelming majority of Russian oil imports after tense negotiations that tested how far the bloc is willing to go to ostracize Moscow.

Jean Juanita Wilhelmsen

Jean Juanita Wilhelmsen, nearly 97, of Gladstone, Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 with a service following at 2 p.m., both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Private interment at Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence. Jean was born June 15, 1925, in Independence to Earl and Nancy (Dotson) Davis. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1943 and in 1948, married Eugene “Gene” P. Wilhelmsen, having recently returned from serving in WWII. She excelled in her role as homemaker and mother. Jean enjoyed involvement in Elks Lodge #2376 in Gladstone, VFW Post #5605, the American Legion, and the Moose Lodge alongside of Gene. She was also a member of any Garden Club within the community she lived. In her free time, Jean enjoyed traveling to the beaches of Oregon, taking cruises, crafting, reading, thrifting and winning rounds of Skip-Bo against her family. She was also passionate about her time volunteering at Our Lady of Mercy Thrift Store in Liberty.