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Ray County Voices"March 2025: Excellence in Hair Care"#fyp #fypviral #podcast #podcasting #missouri #hairstyle #healthandbeauty #hairdye #haircut #barber #barbershop #beautysalon #haircolor #patreonPeggy Hackett and Ashley Albrecht of JP's Total Image in Richmond discuss the Community Excellence Award their salon recently received and other topics, including the Reese Witherspoon comedy "Legally Blonde" and "perm maintenance," sitting still in the barber's chair and tipping.Notes: Look for the "Ray County Voices"/Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/RichmondNews. Visit JP's Total Image online at https://jpstotalimagesalon.com/ or fo...2025-03-2850 minRay County Voices"December 2024: Crime and Christmas"#podcast #podcasting #December #December 2024 #holidays #Christmas #lawenforcement #police #Missouri #crimeClaycomo Police Deptartment Cpl. Zachery Taff; Sarah Boyd, public relations manager, Clay County Sheriff's Office; Richmond Police Department Chief Scott Bagley; and Excelsior Springs Police Department Lt. Ryan Dowdy share tips to help citizens avoid being victimized by larceny or burglary during the holiday season. Other topics include the Shop With a Cop program. Recorded Dec. 6, 2024. Notes: For more coverage of the package thefts mentioned during Chapter 1, visit https://www.excelsiorspringsstandard.com/news/ccso-makes-arrest-package-thefts (subscription required)....2024-12-1652 minRay County Voices"November 2024: Veterans Share and Give Thanks"#podcast #podcasting #veterans #VeteransDay #Missouri #Thanksgiving2024 #armedforces #army #navyU.S. Army veteran Norman Bowman and U.S. Navy veteran Valerie Bigby discuss their time in the military, their transition from military to civilian life and Thanksgiving. Notes:Look for coverage of Veterans Day 2024 activities in the physical versions of the Richmond News and The Excelsior Springs Standard, and the online versions at www.richmond-dailynews.com and excelsiorspringsstandard.com.A challenge: Share your experiences of assisting a veteran at news@leaderpress.com. We'll share your stories on the air!To a...2024-11-1258 minRay County Voices"October 2024: All (or Most) Things Halloween"Cathy Gottsch of the Ray County Museum talks with host Shawn Roney and part-time co-host Miranda Jamison about some events the museum is staging or serving as host site for in October 2024, including some Halloween-related events. The threesome also discuss some general Halloween-related topics, including costumes, candy and scary movies.Notes:To find our Halloween coverage online, visit www.richmond-dailynews.com and www.excelsiorspringsstandard.com.Listen for references to the movies "The Wizard of Oz," "The Shining" and the original "Psycho" during the conversation. Music: "Prelude to the Ra...2024-10-191h 00Ray County Voices"September 2024: Your Money, Your Mic (Jim Bates)"#podcast #podcasting #politics #DemocraticParty #elections #2024elections #Missouri #SenateIn a paid-for episode, Missouri Senate candidate Jim Bates discusses various campaign issues, including taxes, health care and agribusiness. Notes: For more information about Bates' campaign, visit https://www.jimbatesformissouri.com/. To see video of the Missouri Senate, 21st District, portion of the Ray County polical form, visit https://youtu.be/dmTmZnx-D7Y.Credits:Host: Shawn RoneyProducers: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing/mixing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneySales representative: Shelby CoinSup...2024-09-1232 minRay County Voices"(Late) August 2024: Let's Look to the West and Chat About Sports"#podcast #podcasting #sports #varsity #football #NFL #Chiefs #KansasCityHost Shawn Roney, part-time co-host Miranda Jamison, and Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard employee and sports fan Micah Dillman discuss mutiple sports topics. In addition, interview and press conference clips featuring the following are shared: Excelsior Springs High School football teammates Justin Crowley and Dawson ClaypoleRichmond High School football teammates Bryer Farnan and Nolan Quick, and their head coach, Nick PersellOak Park High School football coach Ken ClemensE...2024-08-301h 14Ray County Voices"July 2024, Pt. III: Your Money, Your Mic (Kraxberger, Childers-Volume II)#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #Missouri #politics #elections #2024elections #sheriff #politicaladvertisingIn a paid-for episode, Katie Kraxberger, Ray County commissioner candidate; and incumbent Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers continue discussing various campaign issues. The second of two parts.Notes: To see video of Kraxberger participating in the candidate forum mentioned during the podcast, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/video/primary-forum-2024-ray-county-western-commissioner.To see video of Childers participating in the forum, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/video/primary-forum-2024-ray-county-sheriff.To book a "Your Money, Your Mic"-themed episode of "Ray County Voices" or e...2024-07-2335 minRay County Voices"July 2024, Pt. II: Your Money, Your Mic (Kraxberger, Childers-Volume I)"#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #Missouri #politics #elections #2024elections #sheriff #politicaladvertisingIn a paid-for episode, Katie Kraxberger, Ray County commissioner candidate; and incumbent Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers discusses various campaign issues. The first of two parts.Notes: To see video of Kraxberger participating in the candidate forum mentioned during the podcast, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/video/primary-forum-2024-ray-county-western-commissioner.To see video of Childers participating in the forum, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/video/primary-forum-2024-ray-county-sheriff.To book a "Your Money, Your Mic"-themed episode of "Ray County Voices" or explore o...2024-07-1747 minRay County Voices"July 2024, Pt. I: Your Money, Your Mic (Kurtis Gregory)"#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #Missouri #politics #elections #2024elections #Senate #politicaladvertisingIn a paid-for episode, Missouri senatorial candidate Kurtis Gregory discusses his campaign platform.Notes: For more information about Kurtis Gregory and his campaign, visit https://www.gregoryformo.com/.To book a "Your Money, Your Mic"-themed episode of "Ray County Voices" or explore other forms of sponsorship, contact Shelby Coin at shelby@leaderpress.com. Credits:Producers: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyHost: Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusic director: Shawn RoneySales director: Shelby CoinMusic: "Go...2024-07-1532 minRay County Voices"June 2024: Look to the West for Waterfest"#podcast #podcasting #water #mineralwater #Missouri #Clay County #ExcelsiorSprings #festivalsBrian Rice, Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce president and former Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard publisher, discusses Excelsior Springs' latest Waterfest celebration, slated for June 21-22, 2024, in downtown Excelsior Springs. Notes: Brian's interview was conducted June 14.To follow our June 21 Waterfest livestream, visit https://www.facebook.com/ExcelsiorSpringsStandard/.Credits:Host: Shawn RoneyProducers: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyContent contributor: Miranda JamisonEditing: Shawn RoneySales director: Shelby C...2024-06-1639 minRay County Voices"May 2024: Your Money, Your Mic (Golf-A-Round)"#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #Missouri #Lawson #virtualsports #esports #virtualgolf #golf #advertisingIn a paid-for episode, Tim Johnson discusses Golf-A-Round, a business he co-owns near Lawson, Mo. Notes: For more information about Golf-A-Round, call (816) 371-2019; visit https://golfaroundlawson.com/; or follow the facility on social media (Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/golfaroundlawson, Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/golfaroundlawson/ and X @ https://x.com/GolfaroundMO).To book a "Your Money, Your Mic"-themed episode of "Ray County Voices" or explore other forms of sponsorship, contact Shelby Coin at shelby@leaderpress.com. Credits:P...2024-05-2718 minRay County Voices"March-ish 2024, Pt. II (But Really April-ish 2024): Catching Up and Serving Leftovers"Series host Shawn Roney shares developments related to the show and the Richmond News. In addition, he shares some leftover interview clips, including the following with some Richmond coaches and student athletes:Varsity girls basketball coach Kaylee VantrumpGirls basketball player Emma HashGirls basketball player Kaylee PughBoys golfers Morgan Battagler, Kail Farnan, Noah Nichols and Wyatt VeachGolf coach Murray DennisCredits:Host: Shawn RoneyProducers: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn...2024-04-3017 minRay County Voices"March-ish 2024, Pt. I: Let's Chat About ..."#podcasting #podcast #KansasCityChiefs #journalism #retirement #Canada #AustraliaCo-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss ...Recent stories in the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, including the retirement of Barb Nolker from Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance , and a visit to the Richmond News offices by Kearney High School students Cody Hoessel and Ella Conway.What Shawn would say, if asked to give a high school commemcement address. Dreams of retirement, including Shawn's dreams of being an international snowbird and Sophia's dreams o...2024-03-1826 minRay County Voices"Some Journalistic Give and Take"#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #RichmondNews #journalismSeries co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney talk with Cody Hoessel and Ella Conway, students and journalists at Kearney (Mo.) High School, about what it's like to publish a weekly newspaper and a monthly podcast.Note: A story about the visit appeared in the March 1, 2024, issue of The Excelsior Springs Standard. As of March 1, a link was pending. Check back for an update to the description.Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat2024-03-0128 minRay County Voices"Christmas With Camille"Ray County Prosecuting Attorney and Christmas fan Camille Johnston discusses her love of the Dec. 25 holiday with co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney. Topics include Christmas songs, Christmas movies and Christmas memories. Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneySongs: "Mother Mary's Minuet in F Major" and "The Night the Angels Danced," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular; "Silent Night," composed by Franz Xaver G...2023-12-1541 minRay County Voices"October 2023: Crime Chat"Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, Undersheriff Steve Mendoza and Detective Joshua Hamner talk with co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney, and co-producer Miranda Jamison about a grant the Ray County Sheriff's Office recently received. Specifically, the law enforcement officers discuss how the funding will help with digital forensics work in investigating crimes against minors involving the use of phones and other electronic communication devices.Notes: To read Sophia's story about the grant, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/lerf-board-approves-19000-sheriffs-department. To read Sophia's follow-up st...2023-10-3145 minRay County Voices"October 2023: Halloween Chat"Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss all things (O.K., many things) Halloween, including house/yard decorations, favorite macabre/horror/thriller movies and music that's appopriate for fall/Halloween.Notes: To listen to our 2021 Halloween-ish episode, visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/996223/9520478-a-halloween-hangover-episode-or-halloween-leftovers-episode-if-you-prefer."Living Dead Girl" is credited to Rob Zombie. Rockwell was the artist who released "Somebody's Watching Me."To listen to "Halloween" by The Shaggs, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH-Q59geylw.The talisman-themed short story Shawn mentions is titled "The Monkey's Pa...2023-10-2156 minRay County Voices"The Public Speaks"The audio of a public forum on a proposed land purchase by Ray County, Mo., held in late August 2023 by the Ray County Commission in Richmond, is featured. Minimal edits. Notes:To read the story by series co-host Sophia Bales that appeared in the Sept. 1 issue of the Richmond News, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/residents-heat-packs-courthouse. Free to view through Sept. 19, 2023.Credits: Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneySales: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison Editing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn Ron...2023-09-121h 45Ray County Voices"August-ish 2023, Pt. III: Tebow Time Again"Co-host Shawn Roney conducts a phone interview with speaker Pam Tebow about her appearance at a Bridge of Hope benefit, scheduled for September 2023 in Richmond, Mo. From the vault: Audio of press conferences of then-Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley and Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow following a Chiefs-Broncos game in November 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium. Notes:The mewing and purring during the Pam Tebow interview was provided courtesy of KatyPurry, one of Shawn's two cats.The "important day" referred to by Haley was the honoring of military personnel at Arrowhead Stadi...2023-09-0139 minRay County Voices"August-ish 2023, Pt. II: Something New, Something ... Not So New"A new segment, "Your Money, Your Mic," is introduced. Jesse James and Bob Ford are discussed in the debut of this advertiser-paid-for segment, along with a Sept. 9 event at the Farris Theatre in Richmond, Mo., examining the lives and reputations of James and Ford. A second new segment, "Out of the Audio Vault," is introduced. The debut of this segment features an August 2022 interview with Scott Guilkey, Orrick R-XI School District superintendent; and John Haley, Orrick High School principal. Both were starting their employment with the district at the time of the i...2023-08-2030 minRay County Voices"August-ish 2023, Pt. I: An Evening (Not Night) at the Museum"Co-host Sophia Bales talks with Cathy Gottsch, manager of the Ray County Museum, about the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce after-hours event the museum and the Richmond News are co-hosting hosting Aug. 24, 2023, at the museum.Notes:To listen to Cathy's first appearance on "Ray County Voices," visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/996223/3685558-ray-county-and-reopening. Credits:Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneyMusic: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show Th...2023-08-1215 minRay County Voices"Swifties, Summer Training Camps, Etc."Segment: "Let's Chat"Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss Sophia's visit to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to see Taylor Swift in July 2023. Shawn discusses covering summer football training camps for high school sports. Segement: "Beyond the News Pages"Speeches by Richmond (Mo.) Mayor Mike Wright and City Administrator Tonya Willim are shared. Audio from the Ray County 911 Board's July 27 meeting is shared, with Sheriff Scott Childers, board members and other involved personnel discussing errors related to warrants.Sophia reads one of her rec...2023-08-011h 41Ray County Voices"June-ish 2023, Pt. III: Entering the Hall and Hooping It Up"Co-hosts Shawn Roney and Sophia Bales chat briefly, with topics including a rundown of the audio clips to come and Shawn discussing a recent bout of arthritis. Clips related to the the Richmond High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony are shared. Speakers are Russ Green, retired Richmond News sports editor; inductee Kyle Carroll; D'Tanyon Maxwell, who introduces inductee and brother Quinton Maxwell; and inductee Chantel Rimmer Thaxton. The segment also includes Elizabeth Barnt's interview with Quinton Maxwell. Richmond girls basketball players Emma...2023-07-041h 05Ray County Voices"June-ish 2023, Pt. II: What's in the Box (or Rather, Boxes)?"Show co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney chat for a bit in the podcast studio at the Richmond News offices, and Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers talks with Sophia about his plans to help address county mental health issues. (Note: Interview includes mild profanity.)Notes:To see Sophia's photo, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/sheriff-works-mental-health-village. To read Sophia's story about the mental health village, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/sheriff-talks-mystery-boxes-behind-jail.Both the picture and story are free to view through June 30, 2023.Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn R...2023-06-2358 minRay County Voices"June-ish 2023, Pt. I: A Look to the West, er, to Waterfest"Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney chat with each other and then interview Brian Rice, former Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard publisher and current Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce director, about Waterfest.Notes:For more information about Waterfest, visit https://visitexcelsior.com/waterfest/. Clarification: RadioShack still exists; however, most of its brick-and-mortar stores have closed, with most business being done online. For more information about RadioShack, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RadioShack or https://www.radioshack.com/.Episodes of "Under Consideration," the sponsor for this episode of "Ray County V...2023-06-1633 minRay County VoicesAll About (or Mostly About) Graduation"Let's Chat, Pts. I and II"Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss concerts, astronomical ticket prices, Gen Z's relationship to music and high school graduation ceremonies ."Beyond the News Pages"Madalyn Norton, Mason Kusters, Cody Bowers and Haylee Weber are among those featured."Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites"Clips of Aidan Ivison, Mason Kusters, Matt Habermehl, Nick Persell, Donivin Williams, Eli Steele and Dayne Loftin are featured."Look to the West"Clips of...2023-05-301h 18Ray County Voices"One Less Day, Win No. 1, A Hole-in-One, Etc.""Let's Chat, Pt. I"Series co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss the Orrick R-XI School District's decision to go to a four-day-a-week class schedule, effective the 2023-24 school year."Beyond the News Pages" Orrick coach Kirk Thacker and student-athletes Jonathon Harris, Kirra Vaughn and Addison Chapman comment on the four-day-a-week change."Spikes, Strikes and Sounbites"Richmond boys tennis players Gabe Baker, Drew Isaacson and Felix De Hesselle, and coach Brett Terry discus some f...2023-05-011h 14Ray County Voices"I Had to Open My Mouth: A Ray County Voices Bonus Episode"Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard sports editor Shawn Roney reads two of his column pieces that were published in March 2023 in the Richmond News.Notes:The readings of "Golf goals find spots on bucket list" and "Pickleball sparks urge to travel again" include minor revisions. To read the columns as they were originally published, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/golf-goals-find-spots-bucket-list and https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/pickleball-sparks-urge-travel-again. Free to view through April 14. Credits:Producers: Sharon Donat, Sophia Bales, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyScrpiting, editing, drum machine p...2023-04-0819 minRay County Voices"Data, Dunks And So On"Segment 1: “Beyond the News Pages”Excerpts from the Ray County 911 Board meeting/forum, held in late February at the courthouse, are shared. Segment 2: “Strikes, Spikes and Soundbites”Interviews with athletes and coaches from the three schools the Richmond News covers (Richmond, Hardin-Central, Orrick) near the end of the Missouri high school basketball and boys wrestling seasons, and coaches at the beginning of the spring sports season are shared, with minor edits.Segment 3: “Look to the West”Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst comments on the Tigers' combined no-hit victory March 17 over William Ch...2023-03-311h 56Ray County Voices“Hot Topics, Hot Hands”Segment 1: “Beyond the News Pages”David Stephens expresses concerns to Wood Heights city leaders in audio recorded during a city government meeting.Co-host Sophia Bales shares her thoughts about tattoos in her “One-on-One” column.Segment 2: “Strikes, Spikes and Soundbites”Richmond High School student-athletes Jack Gogue and Eli Steele, and Richmond varsity football and baseball coach Nick Persell discuss Gogue’s decision to sign to play football at New Mexico State University. Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain discusses achieving his 300th win at Richmond and Go...2023-02-281h 41Ray County Voices"Ballots, Bills and Basketballs"Our first episode of 2023 features ...The announcement of the names of our new segments: "Beyond the News Pages"; "Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites"; "Look to the West"; "Let's Chat." Audio of the Ray County Commission meeting of December 2022, recorded by Richmond News staffer and series co-host Sophia Bales. Interviews of Richmond varsity girls and boys baksetball coaches following their respective opening-round wins in the Richmond Winter Classic, recorded and conducted by Richmond News sports editor Shawn Roney. A commentary about the Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest incident, written and recorded by Shawn Roney.Audio of a presentation about design ideas for...2023-01-311h 15Ray County Voices"A Reboot"The Richmond News reboots "Ray County Voices" after several months' hiatus.Listeners to get know Sophia Bales, Richmond News general assignment reporter and program co-host. Shawn Roney, co-host and Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard sports editor and manager of online content, discusses format changes.Credits:Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyHost/Scripting/Editing/Engineering: Shawn RoneyAd Sales: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison Music: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney; "Auld Lang Syne," traditional, arranged by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular. Notes: To be a sponsoring business or a supporting patron of "...2022-12-2916 minRay County Voices"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Class of 2022"Some Ray County educational leaders and seniors discuss graduation-related topics.Orrick band director Jayson Moll shares memories of some previous graduation ceremonies, prepping for this year's ceremony and the effects of graduation on Orrick's school band. Orrick senior Blake Buchanan discusses his decision to pursue academics and football at Benedictine College, an NAIA-affiliated school in Atchison, Kansas.Trey Cavanah, Hardin-Central superintendent, discusses the school's upcoming graduation ceremony and comments on the class of 2022. He also shares his feelings about his oldest child, Layne Cavanah, graduating from Richmond and Layne's plans to study and play football at William Jewell C...2022-05-0340 minRay County Voices"And Some More Winners Are ..."Three recipients of the latest Community Excellence Awards are interviewed:Rob Swofford of Swofford Ford Sales Inc. in Richmond, winner of the Best Auto/Truck Dealership Award. Swofford comments on winning the award and discusses auto industry trends, among other topics. Jeff Clymore, Richmond R-XVI School District director of bands, speaks on behalf of the Richmond High School Marching Band, winner of the Best Local Band Award. Topics include how marching bands are evolving and band road trips. Richmond High School graduate Dr. Brad Richey of Richey Chiropractic Clinic discusses receiving the Best Chiropractor Award. Additional topics include ho...2022-03-1649 minRay County Voices"Holiday Traditions: Past, Present and Future""Ray County Voices" examines a few area holiday traditions. And one soon-to-be holiday tradition. Guests:Brandon Quick, Richmond High School principal, discusses the fundraising campaign Raise the Roof to assist families in need. Launched this year, the intention is for Raise the Roof to be an annual fundraiser during the holiday season. Steve Mendoza, Ray County undersheriff, discusses Shop with a Sheriff, an annual holiday event that allows youngsters of families in need to buy Christmas presents for themselves. Rev. Cathy Myers with the Richmond United Methodist Church discusses the church's holiday traditions, including decorating for the...2021-12-2238 minRay County Voices"Veterans Remember and Give Thanks"We combine the observance of America's two major November holidays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, as U.S. Army veteran Jeff McFadden and Marine Corps veteran Sandy Myerchin recall their respective stints in the military and share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving season.Notes:The Veterans Day coverage provided by Richmond News editor-in-chief Jack "Miles" Ventimiglia, mentioned near the end of the episode, is in the Richmond News' Nov. 19 print issue. It includes a front-page story, continued on page 11; and a photo spread on pages 10-11. To pick up a hard copy, visit our offices at 204...2021-11-261h 34Ray County Voices"A Halloween Hangover Episode (Or Halloween Leftovers Episode, If You Prefer)"For those who couldn't get enough of Halloween 2021, series host Shawn Roney of the Richmond News shares some of the results of the Richmond News' Halloween-related poll questions that were posted in October on its official Facebook page. He also discusses his top 10 favorite horror/thriller films. Notes:Follow the Richmond News on Facebook for more Halloween-related poll results and other enriching content at https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews. Music: "Main Theme From 'The Nun Disappears,' an Imaginary Film by Alfred J. Herrmann" (Extended Version B); "Vamp for a Prankster Priest"; "Haunted Graveyard Theme From 'Th...2021-11-0923 minRay County Voices"Red, White and Blue"In September 2021, the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, published "Red, White and Blue," a three-part special issue commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and honoring area first and second responders. The "Red" section was published Sept. 10, followed by the "White" section on Sept. 17 and "Blue" section on Sept. 24. In relation to those three sections, this episode features the following individuals, whose images and/or stories appeared in "Red, White and Blue":Darrel and Kevin Carmichael, Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team members, who worked at Ground Zero during the days and weeks after 9/11.Ray County...2021-09-2940 minRay County Voices"Yes or No? Ray County Ponders a Jail Tax"#RayCoVo #podcast #podcasting #correctionalfacilities #taxesThe pros and cons of a proposed jail tax, to be voted on Aug. 3, 2021, by Ray County voters, are explored. Sheriff Scott Childers provides background on conceiving the proposal, his arguments for voting yes and related topics. Ray County resident J.D. Pierce discusses his involvement with the issue, his arguments for voting no and related topics. Notes:The Ray County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, one place where Sheriff Childers addresses questions and concerns about the proposed tax, is https://www.facebook.com/Ray-County-Sheriffs-Office-223614467998389.The website for the Ray Cou...2021-07-1857 minRay County VoicesFun in the Summer (and Fall, Etc.)#fyp #podcast #podcasting #summertime #fall #activitiesIf you're looking for something fun to do during the summer (or other times of the year) in Ray County, Missouri, here are some options:Hardin 150: A postponed celebration of Hardin's sesquicentennial, slated for July 30-Aug. 1. Troy Rust, who heads the Hardin 150 planning committee, discusses the upcoming festival and whether Hardin 150 will inspire the town to resume staging an annual spring or summer festival, among other topics. Dirt-track racing: Richmond resident David Wood discusses his life in motorsports. Additional topics include why stockcar racing appeals to him as a driver an...2021-06-2837 minRay County Voices"Graduation"#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #graduation #highschool #highschoolgraduation #2021"Ray County Voices" honors members of the Class of 2021:In the leadup to graduation, student-athletes discuss multiple issues, including what high school was like, their feelings about graduating and life after high school. Those interviewed include Adrian Church and Sophia Farnan, both of Richmond High School; Connor Tabora and Gracie Gibson, both of Hardin-Central High School; and Bishop Grimm of Orrick High School.Teacher-coaches reflect on working with their outgoing student-athletes. Speeches from Orrick High School's commencement ceremony are shared. Those featured include Principal Michelle Wityk, and honor students Macey Mi...2021-05-2832 minRay County Voices"Welcome Back, Mushroom Festival"#RayCoVo #podcast #podcasting #MushroomFestival #RichmondMissouri"Ray County Voices" provides a taste of what to expect for the latest Mushroom Festival in Richmond, overseen this year by the non-profit organization Friends of the Farris:Justin Wrisinger, Friends of the Farris board president, discusses changes to the festival and other event topics. Sara Seidel discusses the ChalkWalk, a new activity.Haley Williams, city of Richmond recreation director, discusses the 5K run and 1-mile fun run/walk, a Richmond Parks and Recreation fundraiser. Notes:This is the 40th Mushroom Festival. Richmond, Mis...2021-04-2329 minRay County Voices"Final Seconds, Pt. II"#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #RayCounty #sports #prepsports #basketball #wrestlingExpanding on Part I, Part II traces the journeys of the winter sports programs the Richmond News covers through the postseason (and in a few cases, the end of the regular season) through interviews with coaches and players. Notes:Music: "Loop for a Beebop Bishop, No. 1," "Loop for a Beebop Bishop, No. 2," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by a solo incarnation of the musical collective Sacred & Secular. Used with permission. This concludes Season 1 of "Ray County Voices." Look for Season 2 to begin with an episode, slated to...2021-04-0628 minRay County Voices"Final Seconds, Pt. I"#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #wintersports #varsity #basketball #wrestlingAs the end of the winter sports season approaches, Richmond High School coaches and athletes from the school's basketball and wrestling programs comment on team and/or individual progress since the season began in November.Notes: To be a sponsoring business or a supporting patron of this podcast series, contact Sharon Donat, media specialist with the Richmond News and Town & Country Leader, by email at sharon@leaderpress.com or by calling the Richmond News at (816) 776-5454.Music featured in this episode: "Loop for Bishop John Burgess," composed by...2021-02-1708 min
Songs, Spirituality and Stuff"Opera and Omnipresence"Operatic soprano/voice teacher/therapist Patricia Martinez, who's based in the Kansas City area and performs with the musical collective Sacred & Secular, discusses how her interest in music began, what led her into teaching music and her spiritual journey. She also sings an aria from "Adriana Lecouvreur," an early 20th-century opera (music by Francesco Cilea, libretto Arturo Clautti), performed at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and later mixed by Nick Sanabria. Notes:Patricia Martinez has two websites where she can be reached. The one mentioned during the episode is https://www.artistcounseling.com/. He...2021-02-0131 minRay County Voices"And (Some of) the Winners Are ..."#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #RayCounty #firstresponders #hardware #veterinarianSome winners of the Community Service Awards, a contest staged by the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, that allows readers to recognize Ray County and Clay County individuals, businesses and other entities, comment on their honors and discuss issues related to their respective professions. Those appearing, and their categories, are as follows:Capt. Jessica Bennett, representing the Ray County Ambulance District. The district was named Best Local Hero.Nick Persell, Richmond High School, named Best Coach. Brad Bamman2021-01-1535 minSongs, Spirituality and Stuff"Bye, 2020"Host Shawn Roney offers New Year's wishes for 2021. Notes:Music: "Auld Lang Syne," traditional, arranged by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular. Support the show2020-12-3103 minRay County Voices"COVID, the Holidays, Hoping and Coping"#podcast #podcatsing #Christmas #holidays #ChristmasinJuly #Missouri #RayCounty #COVID #pandemic #religion #hospitalsSpiritual and mental health professionals discuss the challenges the coronavirus pandemic is posing during the 2020 holiday season, particularly to students and the elderly. They also offer ways to deal with the COVID/holiday stress combo. Guests:Bill Purcell, a church pastor, consultant and a chaplain to nursing home residents and terminally ill patients, discusses the effects of COVID-19 on his ministry. He addresses other issues, including ways to stay in contact with elderly loved ones during the pandemic.Lindsey Hash, who leads the Se...2020-12-1152 minSongs, Spirituality and StuffHolding Pattern: Yet Another InterludePodcast host Shawn Roney shares what's new with Sacred & Secular, the music collective he founded, and muses briefly on his decision to include Randy Newman's work in the collective's repertoire. Notes: Music featured: "St. Adele's Waltz," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular, included on the forthcoming album "In Solitude"; "Silent Night," music by Franz Xaver Gruber, included on the Dec. 10, 2020, episode of "Ray County Voices."Here are some links to the outside material under consideration for recording by Sacred & Secular: "Suzanne," written and performed by Leonard Cohen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svitEEpI07E; "...2020-12-0107 minRay County VoicesThe 2020 Elections: Looking Back, Looking Ahead#Missouri #RayCounty #elections #2020Elections #GeneralyAssembly #politics #politiciansA wrap-up of the 2020 general elections and a look ahead to 2021, featuring ... Gary Wilhite, who discusses his return to the Ray County Commission following his commanding win on Election Day in the western commissioner's race, among other topics.Ray County Clerk Glenda Powell, who discusses voting preparation, the mood at the polls, voter participation and lessons learned from the general elections. State Rep. Peggy McGaugh, who discusses multiple topics, including running unopposed, the U.S. presidential election and mail-in voting.Notes:A day after the interview with Re...2020-11-1049 minSongs, Spirituality and StuffInterlude No. 2#SongsEtcHost Shawn Roney shares some future plans for the show and his musical collective, Sacred & Secular.Notes: Music featured: "St. Adele's Waltz," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular; "Minuet for a Melancholy Guardian Angel," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular.Phillis Wheatley's poetry is easily accessible online. I encourage you to check it out. Links where you can read her work include https://www.poemhunter.com/phillis-wheatley/ and https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/phillis-wheatley.For more information about Barnaby Bright and to listen to music by Nathan and Becky B...2020-11-0108 minRay County Voices"Election Preview, Pt. III"#elections #RepublicanParty #DemocraticParty #LibertarianParty #Congress #politicsThe finale of a three-part election preview episode concludes with question-and-answer sessions with two of the candidates in the race to represent Missouri's 5th Congressional District, which includes Ray County: Robin Dominick, a Libertarian; and incumbent Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat. Notes:For more information about Robin Dominick, visit https://www.robindominick.com/.For more information about Congressman Cleaver, visit https://cleaver.house.gov/, https://www.cleaverforcongress.com/home.php/# and/or https://www.facebook.com/emanuelcleaverii/.As was mentioned in the episode, an interview with candidate Ryan D...2020-10-2643 minRay County Voices"Election Preview, Part II"#podcast #podcasting #elections #2020 #RayCounty #MissouriScott Childers and incumbent Garry Bush -- the two candidates in the Ray County sheriff's race -- provide their respective stances on issues that include the sheriff's role in addressing the issues of rogue law enforcement officers and the opioid epidemic . This is the second part of a three-part election preview. Part III is scheduled to go live Oct. 26.Notes: To learn more about Scott Childers, visit https://scottchildersforraycountysheriff.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/scottchildersforraycountysheriff/.For additional questions for Sheriff Bush, visit https://www.facebook.com/Ray...2020-10-1922 minRay County Voices"Election Preview, Part I"#podcast #podcasting #2020 #Elections #2020Elections #Missouri #RayCounty #RichmondMissouriRon White, Karl Carter and Dave Powell -- the three candidates in the Ray County eastern commissioner's race -- provide their respective stances on issues that include the county's role in fighting the opioid epidemic and in addressing pandemic-related issues. This is the first part of a three-part election preview. Part II is scheduled to go live Oct. 19, with the finale slated for Oct. 26.Notes:Ron White's campaign page is located at https://www.facebook.com/Ron-White-for-Ray-County-Eastern-Commisioner-104864471336781/.Dave Powell's c...2020-10-121h 01Songs, Spirituality and Stuff"Interlude"Unlike typical "Songs, Spirituality and Stuff" episodes, which run about 30 minutes, this one is brief, featuring an update on a Sacred & Secular project and the recitation of a John Donne poem being considered for musical adaptation by program host/Sacred & Secular founder Shawn Roney.Notes:For text of Donne's sonnet, visit https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/holy-sonnet-xvi-father/.The music featured in this episode is an excerpt from "St. Adele's Waltz," an original composition by host/Sacred & Secular founder Shawn Roney.Support the show2020-09-3004 minRay County Voices"Ray County Goes Back to School"#RayCounty #podcast #podcasting #education #8ManFootballHardin-Central superintendent Trey Cavanah discusses the start to his district's school year. Brayden Schick, a Hardin-Central student and member of the Norborne Hardin-Central 8-man football team, briefly discusses the feeling of getting to play sports again during the coronavirus pandemic.Norborne Hardin-Central coach Kirk Thacker briefly discusses how coaching sports again has helped him cope with changes in his family life.Richmond superintendent Greg Darling discusses the effects of the pandemic on the start of the school year, including high school athletics.Orrick superintendent Scott Archibald discusses how the Orrick R-XI School District h...2020-09-1023 minSongs, Spirituality and Stuff"The Life-Saving Cello and the Poet"#SongsEtcPhyllis Hopper, a member of the musical collective Sacred & Secular, shares how she came to play the cello and the instrument's positive influence on her life. Other topics include her faith journey and her projects outside of Sacred & Secular.Host/Sacred & Secular member Shawn Roney shares an excerpt from a collaborative work in progress between Ms. Hopper and himself, inspired by poet Emily Dickinson. He also discusses plans for the music, pending a decision by Harvard University Press regarding whether the work is under the copyright claim of HUP or in the public domain.2020-08-3132 minRay County Voices"Helping Hands in Ray County"#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #charity #RichmondMissouri #MissouriConnie Taylor and Phil Hutchison with the Bridge of Hope-Richmond discuss the services Bridge of Hope provides and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the non-profit organization.Donna Payton, Humane Society of Ray County president, provides some background on the Humane Society, providing service in a COVID-19 world and other topics. Phillip Powers, Ray County director of the Salvation Army, discusses multiple topics, including upcoming events and the increased demands the pandemic has placed on the Salvation Army. Notes:For more information about Bridge of Hop...2020-08-1045 minSongs, Spirituality and Stuff"Baha'i on the Bandstand in the Heartland"#SongsEtcWichita, Kansas-based musician and composer Craig Owens shares how he entered the world of jazz and the Baha'i faith, and how his faith has influenced his music.Notes:To view the Craig Owens Wild Child Bodo Ensemble's 2018 concert at the Fisch Haus in Wichita mentioned near the end of the interview, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT047d31H_Y&frags=pl%2Cwn."The Seven Martyrs of Tehran" by Craig Owens and the Bodo Ensemble, also mentioned during the episode, is available on multiple digital platforms, including Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5...2020-07-3130 minRay County Voices"Ray County Fair: The 2020 Version"#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #RayCounty #countyfairEmily Bergsieker, University of Missouri Extension 4-H field specialist for Ray and Lafayette counties, discusses the Ray County Fair, scheduled for July 11-17 at the Ray County Fairgrounds in Richmond.Dantin McBee, a member of the Millville 4-H Club and a student at Elkhorn Elementary School, discusses his involvement in 4-H and his plans for the fair.Volunteer Marjorie Jenkins reflects and comments on her service in 4-H and with the Ray County Fair. Jenkins, who's featured in the Richmond News' Ray County Fair supplement, also comments on receiving the Frank...2020-07-1031 minSongs, Spirituality and Stuff"Beethoven and the Bucolic"#SongsEtcSpeaking from his country home near Polo, Missouri, Sacred & Secular member Robin Harvey discusses his spiritual journey, how his faith shapes his music and his involvement with the Bob Boerger Band, whose other members include Jerry Sprouse, and Sacred & Secular member Sandy Myerchin.Robin and host Shawn Roney play a duet of the "Ode to Joy" theme from Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Opus 125.Uses of "Ode to Joy" in 20th- and 21st-century history are discussed.Notes:Check out the Colorado Symphony's performance of "Ode to Joy" while under quarantine here: https...2020-06-3025 minRay County Voices"All (or Mostly) About Richmond"#RayCounty #podcast #podcasting #Richmond #Missouri #wellness #pickleballAlicia Shaw, Richmond's economic development director; and Raymond Smith, North Star Wellness co-owner, discuss the Keep It Richmond campaign to promote Richmond businesses. Richmond High School graduate Nicole Johnson, now a student-athlete at the University of Central Missouri, discusses her recovery from a foot injury. Werner Moentmann shares his feelings about getting to play morning pickleball again at the Richmond city gym. Notes: Some Richmond-based businesses include the following: Crooked River Meats, Market and Grill; JP's Total Image, barbershop/beauty salon; Daddy's 10-13 Diner; The Nest...2020-06-1029 minSongs, Spirituality and Stuff"Miles, Mindfulness and Music"#SongsEtcSacred & Secular founder and podcast host Shawn Roney shares some details about his spiritual journey and "Songs, Spirituality and Stuff."Sacred & Secular member E.E. Pointer discusses the influence of Buddhism on his art, particularly in his ongoing work with the River Cow Orchestra.Shawn shares an excerpt of "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras," featuring E.E. on trumpet and Shawn on bass-programmed keyboard.For more information about E.E. and his art, visit http://www.eepointer.com/. Support the show2020-05-2936 minRay County Voices"Ray County and Reopening"#COVID19 #museum #podcasting #podcasts #raycountyCathy Gottsch, Ray County Museum administrator, discusses what the museum has done during the COVD-19 pandemic and shares her plans for the museum during and after Ray County's reopening.Three Ray County school administrators discuss high school graduation plans: Trey Cavanah, superintendent, Hardin-Central C-2 Schools; Scott Archibald, Orrick R-XI School District superintendent; and Justin Remington, soon-to-be Richmond High School principal. Other education-related topics they discuss include tributes to the class of 2020. The segment references a story about Richmond's weekly field lighting tribute to its seniors, published April 25 in the print edition...2020-05-1138 minRay County VoicesRay County and the Coronavirus#RayCoVoNatalie Lamar, director of the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce, discusses the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on local businesses and Richmond's annual Mushroom Festival.Kirk Thacker, a coach and history/social studies teacher with the Hardin-Central C-2 School District, comments on whether 21st-century society learned anything from the influenza pandemic of 1918-19, in terms of preparing to manage the COVID-19 outbreak.Mitch Comstock, athletic director and a coach with the Orrick R-XI School District, discusses the restrictions prep sports athletes and coaches face during the COVID-19 pandemic.Shawn Roney, Richmond News sports editor, shares...2020-04-0925 min