Freedom / Democrat Torch Awards
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Ron Ditzfeld knew he would receive the first Freedom Torch Award when he arrived at the ceremonies Friday. But yet another honor capped his evening. Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods, who leads Smith-Cotton High School's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps,...
Ditzfeld named Torch winner
He can’t talk about himself without talking about his community. Maybe that’s because Ron Ditzfeld mirrors Sedalia. Ditzfeld, like his community, has faced challenges but managed to remain warm, friendly and compassionate. Ditzfeld, 59, is The Sedalia...
Garlich an able advocate for the disabled
Roger Garlich was on his way to Berlin, or so he thought, when he wound up taking a job with the Crippled Children’s Center. That changed his life, and has improved the lives of thousands of people with disabilities since. Garlich had enrolled in...
Morton still helping after all these years
Don Morton started as an ice cream dipper. Twenty years later, he is still a volunteer for the auxiliary of Bothwell Regional Health Center. Now he counts money for the hospital gift shop one day a week as well as gets the ice cream for the annual ice...
Rohr touches lives long after students leave her classroom
Teacher Barbara Rohr has touched the lives of hundreds of students in the past 12 years, but her reach extends far beyond the classroom. Rohr started the child care careers program at the Career and Technology Center at State Fair Community College...
Mosier stormed in and Pettis has been better ever since
Tim Mosier has worn a few caps in his life — cop, guardsman, storm chaser, author and nationally-recognized emergency director. And through them all, he’s served his home area of Sedalia and Pettis County. When longtime family friend Vivian...
Colvin sees Red for good reason
Jo Colvin had little time to prepare when the American Red Cross shipped her out on her first location about five years ago. “I joined Red Cross on Tuesday and left on Thursday,” Colvin said. “I knew nothing. I’m telling you I knew nothing of the...
Haushahn gets homes for unwanted
Before Judy Haushahn ever volunteered at an animal shelter, she had no idea about all of the problems in the animal community. “If one person would spay or neuter their pet, look at how many pups wouldn’t be born,” Haushahn said. Haushahn is...
Hoying a blessing to community
The Rev. Vince Hoying says that it’s a privilege and a blessing to help people when they need it. “I meet a few people and try to make the Lord’s kingdom a reality,” the Sacred Heart Church priest said. Hoying, 77, has been a priest for 50...
Allcorn serves up compassion by feeding the hungry
Kristen Allcorn helps feed the hungry five nights a week. She started the Community Cafe last year, as part of a service project for the National Honor Society. Since then, the cafe has grown from one night a week to five, and has served more...
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