Day: February 2, 2022

Cass Career Center EMT students will get even more hands-on learning opportunities as the program now has a working ambulance. The ambulance was purchased using federal GEER II (Governor’s Emergency Education Relief fund) grant monies.

CCC EMT instructor David May said, “Most EMT students are taught how to deal with a patient on the scene, but they don’t get a lot of experience with what to do while transporting a patient. This ambulance will allow us to provide that.”

May said that students will be able to get experience working in the back of a moving ambulance with a patient and experience with driving and maintaining the ambulance.

He said, “Possibly the most important part of an EMT’s job in larger departments, when they are working with a paramedic, is to drive the ambulance. They are the drivers on critical, life-threatening calls. Many new EMTs have little to no training in emergency vehicle operations prior to their first job.”

David May is a certified instructor for the Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) through the Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS). He will be able to add this coursework to the EMT program which covers topics involving maintenance of the vehicle, vehicle dynamics, laws governing emergency vehicles, and many other areas of emergency driving.

“It concludes with a course where the students must maintain the vehicle in a straight line, back into a simulated narrow opening, parallel park, and other obstacles where they must demonstrate their ability to control the vehicle. This course is not a high-speed driving course (the max speed is 10 mph) but rather a course to learn how the large vehicles handle turns, where blind spots are, and just how big the vehicle really is,” May explained.

The new ambulance will become part of the students’ daily classwork. They will start each class with “truck checks” which ensure the truck is ready for the day. Truck checks include the mechanical side as well as ensuring it is stocked with supplies.

“The plan is essentially to make the classroom like the workplace. We will start the day with our equipment checks and briefings and then the calls will be over the subject matter for the day. For example, if we are working on cardiology for the day, one of the students who are not ‘on duty’ will be selected to play a patient. I will prep them and give them a script while the equipment checks are being completed. They will then act out their emergency and a group of students will respond to it. The students who do not respond will be taking notes on how the responders did on their assessment, areas they see for improvement, and what the diagnosis of the patient is. Once it is over, we will review the call and explain what the emergency was and the key signs to look for.”

The CCC EMT program is a one-year program for juniors and seniors. Upon completion of the course, students can have the AHA BLS Provider certification (CPR), OSHA 10 for Healthcare, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), NIMS IS-100: Introduction to ICS, IS-200: ISC for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, IS-700: National Incident Management, an Introduction, and IS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction.

May said, “Once the course is complete, they can take their National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam for their certification. Once they have that they can apply for their state EMT license, and they are ready to go to work.”

May traveled to Philadelphia to pick up the ambulance over a recent weekend and students got their first look after the MLK holiday.

In addition to the high school students, adults in the CCC’s Community Education EMT evening course taught by May will be able to use the ambulance.

The ambulance is the latest addition to CCC’s public safety program vehicle fleet which includes a fire truck used by the Fire Science program and police cars used by the Criminal Justice/CSI program.

The Harrisonville Public School Foundation will induct two Harrisonville High School graduates into the HHS Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame on February 18. George T. Sweitzer, Jr., class of 1939, and Dr. Julie (Wooten) Gaddie, class of 1991, will be honored during a ceremony at the Wildcat basketball games. The community is invited to a reception in the Harrisonville High School library from 5:30-6:30 p.m. that night.

George T. Sweitzer, Jr. was a World War II veteran, a community leader, and a respected attorney. After graduation from HHS, Sweitzer enrolled at the University of Missouri to become a lawyer, but then enlisted in the US Army soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He reported for duty in March 1943.

Sweitzer was part of the 95th Infantry Division and landed on Omaha Beach in France 10 days after D-Day on June 16, 1944. He fought throughout France and was part of the group that liberated Paris in August of that year.

During a battle, he was wounded and captured by Germans. He was sent to a prisoner of war hospital where he stayed until the end of the war. He received two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart, two Prisoner of War medals and a Combat Infantry Badge for his valor.

After the war, Sweitzer returned to law school and upon graduation, he returned to Harrisonville to begin his career with the Will H. Hargis Law Firm in 1948. In 1950, he ran for and won the position of Cass County Prosecuting Attorney which he held for two terms. In 1954, he started his own law firm on the square where he practiced law for 50 years.

Sweitzer was a civic leader as well, serving as president of the Kiwanis Club, commander of the Harrisonville VFW Post 4409, president of the Cass County Bar Association, first president and organizer of the Cass County Young Democrats club, funds chair for the Cass County American Red Cross, a member of the American Legion Post 42, and the VFW Judge Advocate for the state of Missouri.

Sweitzer was married to his wife Virgina in 1948 and they were married for 58 years until she passed away in 2006. Sweitzer passed away in 2008.

He will be represented at the Wall of Fame events by his grandson, Gabe Sweitzer.

Dr. Julie (Wooten) Gaddie is the President of the Mosaic Life Care Foundation in St. Joseph, Missouri. The Foundation is focused on providing accessible healthcare and educating communities to ensure healthy living in northwest Missouri.

During her time at HHS, Dr. Gaddie was an active member of the marching band, Music Makers and cheer squad. Following graduation from HHS in 1991, she earned her bachelor’s degree with certifications in elementary and special education from Central Missouri State University. She then went on to earn her master’s and specialist’s degrees in educational leadership from Northwest Missouri State University. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Leadership and Higher Education from the University of Nebraska.

Dr. Gaddie began her career as a special education teacher in Enid, OK, then moved to the St. Joseph School District in 1996. In 2000, she started her administrative career as the Principal at Pickett Elementary School, then continued as principal at Lindbergh Elementary School – both in the St. Joseph School District through 2018.

During her time as principal, Dr. Gaddie had the opportunity to be a part of an international partnership with the United Kingdom. She was on a team of health care providers, legislators, private agencies and educational professionals who worked together to collaborate on community-based health care access. The collaboration included a visit by the United Kingdom delegation to St. Joseph and a return visit by Dr. Gaddie and her colleagues to the United Kingdom in 2009.

In 2018, she joined the Mosaic Life Care Foundation as the president. She said, “The Foundation believes in championing education and empowering people to live their best lives. When healthcare is needed, our organization is dedicated to ensuring exceptional healthcare is available, right in our region. We create a healthy today by actively seeking ways to philanthropically support advancements in patient care across Mosaic Life Care through hospital philanthropy, our hospital auxiliary and through volunteer services. We believe in a healthy tomorrow and provide civic engagement programs where youth are encouraged to think creatively, work collaboratively and problem solve real-life challenges and opportunities. We want to become healthy together by partnering with schools and organizations to create healthy livable communities.”

Currently, Mosaic Life Care Foundation is working on a $19 million project to bring a Children’s Discovery Center to downtown St. Joseph, MO. The Discovery Center’s goal is to create an atmosphere that sparks imagination and curiosity, enhance creativity, and teach the basics of health and wellness within a place of safety, beauty, wonder, and magic.

Dr. Gaddie is married to Chad and they have two children, Carson and Ava.

Inductees are selected based on their significant contributions to their communities or fields of work. Nominations are accepted continuously. Each year’s submission deadline for consideration is Oct. 31.

If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1922, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.

University of Missouri Extension, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program.

The application deadline to be recognized as a 2022 Missouri Century Farm is May 1.

To qualify, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income.

“Family farms have been among our most vital partners since the founding of extension more than 100 years ago,” said MU Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement Marshall Stewart. “The Century Farm program is one way we express our gratitude to those who have contributed so much to Missouri agriculture.”

“Missouri Farm Bureau is a proud partner in the recognition of Century Farms,” said Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau president. “We applaud the hardworking farm families who have kept us fed and clothed for generations. They represent an important part of our heritage and laid a foundation for the bounty Americans enjoy every day.”

Since the program began in 1976, more than 8,000 Missouri farms have received the Century Farm designation.

A $140 fee covers the cost of a certificate, a metal farm sign and booklet for approved applicants. County MU Extension centers present these items.

Details and online application are at extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm. Deadline is May 1, 2022. You can also contact your local MU Extension center with questions.

Vol 30 no 5

February 2, 2021

Appleton City High School would like to invite all current and former military members to their Military Appreciation Night at their home basketball game at 5:30 p.m. Friday February 4. All current and former military members will receive free admission to the game. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., there will be a meal provided for military members and their immediate families in the commons area. (Please call either the central office or high school office at 660-476-2118 for reservations so they will know how much food to prepare.) At halftime of the girl’s game, they will have a special recognition for their military guests. Please spread the word! They want to honor as many of these heroes as possible!

The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, February 6 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.  Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up.  A free will donation will be greatly appreciated

St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Assn. will meet 6:30 p.m. February 8 at the Farmhouse Kitchen in Appleton City.  The speaker/sponsor will be Todd Carlton of Agoro Carbon Alliance

The Appleton City Fair has booked the only date available for the Carnival, which will be August 11-13, 2022.

DbarJ Quilts etc. of Rockville, Mo will have the Elva Gwinn Huffman Essay Contest once again this year.  They love seeing the different charities that are working hard to help out.  To receive a quilt to use in your charitable fund raising, all you have to do is enter an essay telling about your non-profit, its name, who you serve, how you would use the quilt in this endeavor and any other important information you would like them to know. You then can send it by mail to DbarJ Quilts etc, PO Box 48, Rockville MO 64780, or email it to joyce@dbarjquilts.com. The deadline is March 30 2022

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will provide six free waste pesticide collection events in 2022. All of the events will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon and are open to all Missouri farmers and households. March 26 – Appleton City Municipal Services (City Barn), 110 S. Maple St., Appleton City. Accepted: Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Rodenticides, De-wormers, Fly tags, Fertilizers containing pesticide.  Not Accepted: Paint, Explosives, Fire extinguishers, Yard waste, Electronics, Trash, pesticides from businesses, pesticide-production facilities, pesticide distributors, pesticide retailers or similar entities. More information about the Missouri Pesticide Collection Program is available online at dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/what-were-doing/events-collections-trainings/missouri-pesticide-collection-program.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for January and February, 2022.   Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Feb 9 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Feb 10 – Rheumatology, Dr. Tay, Feb 11– Ortho-Dr. Gray, Feb 16– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Feb 17 – Podiatry- Dr. Ciaramello, Feb 23 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, Feb 23 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, Feb 24 – Rheumatology, Dr. Tay                  

If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1922, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. University of Missouri Extension, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program. The application deadline to be recognized as a 2022 Missouri Century Farm is May 1. To qualify, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income. Missouri Farm Bureau is a proud partner in the recognition of Century Farms. Since the program began in 1976, more than 8,000 Missouri farms have received the Century Farm designation. A $140 fee covers the cost of a certificate, a metal farm sign and booklet for approved applicants. County MU Extension centers present these items. Details and online application are at extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm. Deadline is May 1, 2022. You can also contact your local MU Extension center with questions.

The ACHS Alumni Scholarship Foundation will be giving six $3,000 scholarships to the Class of 2022 at graduation. These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of former students and friends of the Appleton City High School. Applications are due March 9 to the school counselor by 9:00 a.m. Early submission is encouraged, as the world has created many changes to schedules in today’s routine and this is a deadline. Scholarships will be given for any type of advanced training, vocational, trade school, or academic school. Students and parents need to sign the application and be aware of deadlines that must be met to receive the first and second payments. Required information must be submitted by the stated information the recipient will receive at graduation. Applications are sent to three out-of-town Alumni with all names of applicants removed. While it may take only 2-4 hours to complete the application, the students need to think how much pay per hour they will be receiving. $1,000/hour? Questions regarding applications may be directed to Linda Lampkin 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at 660-476-5857 or acmolampkin@yahoo.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Feb 4     ACHS Military Appreciation Night at their home basketball game 5:30 p.m.

Feb 6     Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Feb 8     St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Assn. meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Farmhouse Kitchen