Dementia, NOT a normal part of aging
By Shari Harris, RPT, Publisher Dementia is NOT a normal part of aging, however, it does affect around 50 million people worldwide, according to the WHO. Furthermore, up to nine percent of those affected are under the age of 65. Five to eight percent of people at age 65 have dementia, and the number doubles…
Read MoreWildcats Baseball
By Coach Harv Antle Cuba In a matchup of Wildcats on Friday night, April 9, at Deer Lick Park, Cuba edged Licking 4-3. The loss was the second straight for Licking following a six-game winning streak. Licking jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first, but couldn’t sustain the offense and was caught from behind…
Read MoreComing Events April 22, 2021
THE ENCHANTED BOOKSHOP The STARS Foundation presents The Enchanted Bookshop, playing at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23 and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at the Melba Theatre. For tickets call 417-217-9430. SOUTH CENTRAL WALK WORTHY INTER-DENOMINATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The South Central Walk Worthy Women’s Conference, an inter-denominational event, will…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 22 – April 28, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature Has the Cure – Vol. 1-3. L/1/tfn For Sale: Need something to hold your notes? Try Novel Notes, now available at The Licking News. L/1/tfn For Sale: At The Licking News, books by Larry Dablemont.…
Read MoreObituary – Sandra West
Sandra (Grove) West, age 77, daughter of Leroy Grove and Delores (Myers) Troupe, was born November 14, 1943, in South Bend, Ind. She passed away April 20, 2021, at Houston House in Houston, Mo. Sandra is preceded in death by her daughter, Jenniffer Hewitt; her husband, Michael West; two sisters, Betty and Violet; and her…
Read MoreObituary – Gerda M. Reed
Gerda M. Reed, 93, of rural Licking, passed away at her home on April 18, 2021. Born on February 3, 1928, in Berlin, Germany, Gerda was the daughter of Walter Alish and Edith Schreiter. Gerda was affiliated with the Licking VFW Post 6337 for many years. She always cooked and baked for the Friday night…
Read MoreObituary – Charles “Junior” Ritz
Charles “Junior” Ritz was born on May 22, 1936, in Licking, Mo., and went home to be with our Lord on April 13, 2021. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles Edward Ritz and Marie Wiggins Ritz; brothers, Lesley Ritz and Gary Ritz; and his beloved wife, Rose. Junior married Ina Bates in December…
Read MoreObituary – Dorothy K. York
Mrs. Dorothy Kay York, daughter of the late Leo Kell and Wanda Paterson, passed away on April 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy Kay York was born on May 25, 1950, in St. Louis, Mo. Dorothy attended elementary and high school in St. Louis but spent most of her summers…
Read MoreJunk Derby plans continue for May 1
By Shari Harris, Publisher The highlight of the April meeting of Licking Downtown Inc. was discussion of the upcoming First Annual Junk Derby, with proceeds going to support the historic Licking Mill. May 1 is the day selected for the event. This coincides with the day of the running of the Kentucky Derby. Organizers…
Read MoreVolunteering: “It’s the little things”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Hickory Manor Administrator Tiffani Allen shared that volunteering has definitely changed due to the pandemic; what hasn’t changed is the many in our community who have innovatively continued to do so, including the members of her staff. Many people gave gifts that keep on giving. “Volunteer Georgia McCoy has…
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