February 2022

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Carolyn Jean Bandy

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Carolyn Jean Bandy, 82, passed away on Feb. 15, 2022, at her home in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

Carolyn Jean Russell was born on Aug. 8, 1939, in Norborne, MO, to Joseph and Florence (Clark) Russell. She was the oldest of four daughters who grew up in rural Missouri.

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Wrecking ball takes down landmark, old grain elevator, one bang at a time

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RICHMOND – Suspended from a cable attached to a crane parked beside the grain elevator on Old Highway 10, a wrecking ball swings out, brightened by sunlight against the blue sky. The “ball” – resembling a sinker attached to a fishing line – is cast, reaches a high point, seems to pause for a moment and returns with a purpose.
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Richmond students participate in leadership program

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RICHMOND – More than 4,500 first-year FFA members from 350-plus Missouri high schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, getting involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference in their lives, school and community during the annual Greenhand Motivational Conferences.