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The University of Missouri (MU) Extension selected Jessica Trussell, Field Specialist in Human Development and Family Science as its bi-weekly spotlight this week. Trussell has been with MU Extension for 15 years and she is passionate about the role she plays in empowering individuals and families through a variety of educational programs.

TWO NEW OUTDOOR musical instruments are in place at Hamann Park, thanks to community support of the Richmond Kiwanis Club. Richmond Parks and Recreation Department employees installed the instruments in early November, shortly after the Kiwanis Club celebrated its 100-year anniversary.

To inform local adults and parents about synthetic marijuana, flavored products, edibles and more, the Ray County Coalition (RCC) teamed up with the First Baptist Church of Richmond and guest speaker Jennifer Rhoad of Smithville Community in Action.

To help transition fifth-graders into sixth grade, Sunrise Elementary fifthgrade teachers have come together to discuss highlights from their departmentalization at the latest R-XVI Richmond School District board meeting. In the past, each teacher had to teach all curricula; now the curriculums are divided per teacher.

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In past weeks, Hardin and Ray County residents have expressed concerns about the safe state of State HwyAand asked Ray County Commissioners Dave Powell, Billy Gaines and Gary Wilhite; District 7 State Representative Peggy McGaugh and Missouri Department of Transportation