NHC Residents Treated to Post-Mother’s Day Parade

May 11, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

It was intended to be a parade in celebration of Mother’s Day for the residents of NHC Healthcare Center in Smithville, but rain forced a postponement of the event last Friday until Monday (today).

Due to COVID-19 visitors have been restricted from entry at all NHC centers for several weeks in order to help prevent the introduction of the virus through asymptomatic individuals. There have been no cases of the virus at the Smithville Center.

The parade Monday gave family and friends an opportunity to see their loved ones and exchange waves from a safe distance. Many of the residents were brought outside the center during the parade to see the motorcade of decorated cars and trucks all filled with smiling faces  and signs bearing special greetings.

May 11, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A convicted felon has been arrested on several burglary, theft, illegal weapon possession, and drug charges.

36 year old Ryan Lee Walden of Dale Ridge Road is charged with burglary, three counts of aggravated burglary, two counts of theft, possession of burglary tools, possession of methamphetamine, and felony possession of a weapon. His bond totals $70,000 and he will make a court appearance August 8.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said Walden is charged with breaking into a residence on Old Highway 53, Liberty on April 28. A week later on May 5, Walden returned to the residence and broke in twice. On at least one occasion he used a crowbar to gain entry to the home. While there Walden also broke into a 2012 Chevy Cruze on the property.

During the burglaries, Walden stole a Skil Warrior Plus Drill, Hyper Tough Tire Inflator, 600 Battery Pack Power Station, Taurus Judge 45 caliber handgun, 50 inch Vizio TV, 3 crossbows, portable generator, several fishing poles, and documents with a total value of $3,100.

On May 7 Chief Deputy Robert Patrick spotted Walden in a red Dodge Ram and pulled him over on Oak Street in Smithville knowing there were outstanding warrants against Walden.

After receiving consent to search, Officer Patrick found in the passenger seat of the vehicle a stolen Taurus Judge 45 caliber handgun, which was loaded. Under the driver’s seat was a loaded 9 millimeter handgun. Walden was also found with 1.4 grams of a white crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine along with a loaded syringe and 10 unused syringes. Walden is a convicted felon for a 2013 aggravated burglary and a 2005 schedule III drug offense.

The case was investigated by sheriff’s department detectives.

May 11, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Billie Robinson celebrated her 100th birthday in a special way Sunday.

In spite of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, relatives and friends including her church family found a way to make the celebration for Mrs. Robinson, a resident at the Webb House Retirement Center, one to remember.

Members of the New Life United Pentecostal Church organized a parade to pass by the center as Mrs Robinson, wearing her mask, sat on the front porch waving to each one in the long procession who drove through for the big surprise. Family members stood nearby at a safe distance to share in the special moment with Billie who was surrounded by balloons and signs which read “I am 100 today” and “100 strong Granny Billie. Happy Birthday. Love”.

“I never thought of reaching 100. My advice to anybody especially as you get older is don’t go in the house and sit down and do nothing. Keep busy. Don’t give up,” said Mrs. Robinson.

A video interview with Mrs. Robinson produced prior to the celebration by the New Life United Pentecostal Church is shared here

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