Faith Bemiss

Sedalia

Writer and Photographer at Sedalia Democrat

Art and Entertainment reporter at the Sedalia Democrat. Fine art photographer at Faith Bemiss Photography.

Articles

New Pettis County K-9 book an educational tool for students | Sedalia Democrat

Jan 23, 2025 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

A new book highlighting four K-9 officers and their handlers in Pettis County is being used as an educational tool in various school districts.
Former Sedalia author-illustrator visits Public Library | Sedalia Democrat

Nov 12, 2024 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

Former Sedalian Colter Jackson, a children's author and illustrator now living in New York City, visited the Sedalia Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Mayor declares Sedalia a ‘Community of Kindness’ - Sedalia Democrat

Jan 4, 2024 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

Posted 1/4/24Thursday morning, Jan. 4, Mayor Andrew Dawson proclaimed Sedalia as a “beacon of kindness” due to the efforts of two-time Sedalia visitor Anthony Wheeler, a retired firefighter of Colorado. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Sedalia School District introduces new food service - Sedalia Democrat

Sep 8, 2023 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

Posted 9/8/23Aromas of tasty, home-cooked food are wafting down the hallways of Sedalia School District 200 buildings as they roll out new menu items this year. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Women in Ag Conference to be hosted in Sedalia - Sedalia Democrat

Sep 7, 2023 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

Posted 9/7/23A first for Sedalia, it will host the 2023 Missouri Women in Agriculture Conference, sponsored by the Central Region Committee, from Sept. 18-20. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Calder Kamin transforms trash into art - Sedalia Democrat

Sep 6, 2023 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

Posted 9/6/23Creating art from trash was the focus of an artist lecture and demonstration hosted by the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art on Wednesday, Sept. 6. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Central Bank to host third annual blood drive - Sedalia Democrat

Sep 5, 2023 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

Central Bank of Sedalia is busy saving lives with its third annual Community Challenge Blood Drive to be hosted Sept. 15 and 16 at the First United Methodist Church. President and CEO Greg Eby and commercial banking and marketing associates Erica Petersen, Adrienn Dieckman and Haleigh Mullins are organizing the event. Eby said Tuesday, Sept. 5 that the event has increased the number of units donated yearly. “It’s continuing to grow year after year,” Eby said.
Missouri Photo Workshop coming to Sedalia this month - Sedalia Democrat

Sep 4, 2023 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

Posted 9/4/23Professional photojournalists will once again visit Sedalia this month with the Missouri Photo Workshop after 43 years, with Sedalian Cleo Norman serving as the city's expert. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Funky Bunch to host second annual Pet Memorial - Sedalia Democrat

Sep 1, 2023 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

Posted 9/1/23For the second year, Funky Bunch Pet Care LLC is hosting a Pet Memorial this month to help pet parents cope with the death of their furry family members. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Local woman discusses pre-planning for Alzheimer’s - Sedalia Democrat

Aug 31, 2023 | sedaliademocrat.com | Faith Bemiss

An often overlooked thought after a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s is the pre-planning for family members and caretakers. One Sedalia woman knows this firsthand. Monica Thacker, a committee member of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri Chapter, found this true when her father, David Berryhill, 84, of Galena, became ill. Thacker has walked with a West Central Association of Realtors team for three years in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She said on Thursday, Aug.