December 2023

For Utlaut, care under one roof was key to recovery

What do you do when you have a medical crisis while you are travelling? While some may have nightmares about this scenario, such was the case for Fred Utlaut, of Waverly, who experienced a medical crisis while travelling to California in September. But thanks to the hard work of Fitzgibbon Hospital and The Living Center staff, Utlaut is now making preparations to continue his recovery at home.

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Everyone’s blessed

Our community is so generous, especially at Christmas time. Whether it’s coins in the kettle, toys for the Holiday Project, or food for the pantry, we are blessed with a community of givers.

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Police Briefs

The Marshall Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 30 through Dec. 5, 2023: – Medical Assist – Stealing – Documents were stolen from an unlocked vehicle – Warrant arrest Computer inquiry of Mr. Donald Masoner III revealed he was a fugitive from justice from Clay County for four traffic violations, failing to appear, with a total bond amount of $1,000 cash only.

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Brzuchalski honored for 50 years as a CPA

Rebecca Brzuchalski was recognized for her longevity as certified public accountant. In November, Brzuchalski attended the MOCPA Awards Celebrations, where she was recognized for having been a CPA for 50 years. Along with Brzuchalski, other CPAs were honored for 35 years in the profession, and new CPAs were honored for having recently passed the exam. There were two conferences, one in St. Louis and the other in Kansas City at The College Basketball Experience, where Brzuchalski attended. “What I found really interesting is of the people who had been members for 50 years, there were 64 of us,” she noted. “Out of the 64, how many do you think were women? Four.” Brzuchalski said of the scholarship recipients and the newly passed CPAs it was about half and half. “They have really progressed a lot.” Brzuchalski has been a certified public accountant for 50 years and operated her own business for 48. She hopes to be recognized in two years for being a 50-year business owner.

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