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In the courts Oct. 31, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 ... Preliminary hearing set in alleged assault A man who allegedly assaulted a man visiting from out of town wasback in court Tuesday. Ryan Claycomb, 24, faces a felony charge of second-degree assaultfor allegedly punching John Barnes, 28, of Charlotte, Tenn. Theincident ...

Launching imagination

Oct 31, 2007 ... RAVENWOOD, Mo. - Imagine how your body feels in that dream whereyou're flying. That's how floating in space feels, former NASA astronaut Dr.Roger Crouch told Northeast Nodaway School District elementary schoolstudents Tuesday. "It's just a wonderful feeling," Dr. Crouch ...

Your letters Oct. 31, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 ... For the children Rep. Sam Graves has declared himself to be a supporter of "familyvalues" and the "pro-life" movement, but his recent vote against theexpansion of the State Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and supportfor President Bush's veto of the bill supporting the program ...

Dick Sipe gets to make a final pitch

Oct 31, 2007 ... No one's asked, but here is a sure-fire ad to sell the city's bidto renew its Capital Improvement Program half-cent sales tax nextTuesday. It starts with a mug shot of Dick Sipe. He's got that somewhatconcerned look that comes with being the co-chairman of almost anytax proposal ...

No pencils, please

Oct 31, 2007; Sylvia Anderson ... It may seem like a good idea, but don't. Grab up those well meaning "good-for-you" Halloween treats youwere planning to hand out tonight and give them to your favoritecharity. Although dentists, nutritionists and super parents will tellyou how clever you would be, that's not what ...

Shhh! I see dead programs in the Midtown area

Oct 31, 2007 ... There are ghosts in Midtown. How else can you explain more than $2million dollars being poured into the area during the past five yearsand then vanishing without a trace? Let's do the math: Since 2002, the Midtown area has received $1.8million in Neighborhood Revitalization ...

Halloween's not just for kids

Oct 31, 2007 ... Fred Flintstone and a Harley biker witch have both trolled thenight on Halloweens past. The yabba dabba doo caveman and hog wild hag were just twocharacters local resident Dave Loyd has costumed himself in. "I've always liked it," he said of Halloween, And he's not ...

Business Digest, Oct. 31, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 ... Missouri Gas Energy rates increasing Missouri Gas Energy will increase its natural gas rates under afiling that will take effect Thursday, according to the MissouriPublic Service Commission. MGE made the move to reflect estimated changes in the wholesalecost of ...

Jump start, Oct. 31, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 ... 'Person of interest' not a suspect MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Nodaway County prosecutor's office issued anews release Tuesday about possible misconceptions regarding theshooting on Northwest Missouri State University's campus Saturday. The person of interest arrested in Lafayette ...

InterServ official leaving post

Oct 31, 2007 ... After seven and a half years of working for InterServ, Laura Elderwill bid farewell to the organization Friday. The InterServ resource development director will leave to take ajob as program director for the American Lung Association in KansasCity. "InterServ is an ...

Paternity case heads back to court

Oct 31, 2007 ... A man ordered to pay child support on a child who isn't his willget another day in court. On Tuesday, Missouri's Supreme Court kept the hopes of DavidSalazar alive and sent the paternity case back for another hearing inBuchanan County Associate Circuit Court. Previously, ...

It's Your Call, Oct. 31, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 ... Dead end I guess I missed reading in the paper, but why is the boulevard(Parkway) system in the South End closed from Hyde Park to MansfieldRoad? I'm not sure if they're running sewer lines or what. But cansomebody let us know what's going on there? I'm kind of interested.And ...

Awards & Milestones, Oct. 31, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 ... EDDIE PICKETT was named Missouri's 2007 Bid Calling Champion inthe men's division at the American Royal Wagstaff Theatre. Mr.Pickett is from Stewartsville, Mo. SHARON JEFFERIES received a certificate of completion at atraining seminar in Denver, Colo., for Amoena post-breast ...

Horton comeback falls just short

Oct 31, 2007 ... HORTON, Kan. - Brad Wimer streaked past the Rock Creek secondaryand held his hand up, calling for the ball. Horton quarterback Mark Ross looked right and hit his sophomorerunning back in the hands, then watched as the ball fell out ofWimer's grasp. All hope for a Horton comeback ...

Wathena gets pushed around in bi-district matchup

Oct 31, 2007 ... WATHENA, Kan. - Wathena knew exactly what was coming and couldn'tdo a thing about it. On the game-deciding drive, Lyndon methodically chewed up toughyards, the clock and the Wildcats' defensive line on the way to a 12-6 Tuesday victory in a Class 2-1A bi-district matchup ....

Northwest coach must change plans for season-opener

Oct 31, 2007 ... Northwest Missouri State women's basketball coach Gene Steinmeyeragonized over the decision for several weeks, but eventually decidedthat this time family had to come first. While his team is playing against Illinois State on Saturday,Steinmeyer will be attending a memorial ...

Sweet notes play again

Oct 31, 2007 ... OK, no one will ever mistake you for St. Joseph jazz legendColeman Hawkins, but you did play the saxophone in high school. Youmarched in the Apple Blossom Parade before taking off for college. Now that saxophone just sits in a closet somewhere. Here's yourchance to let that old ...

Vital statistics, Oct. 31, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 ... BIRTHS These births were reported at Heartland Health. The general publicvisiting hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily. Casey and Javier Arambula, St. Joseph, a daughter born Wednesday,Oct. 24, 2007. Jenna Johnson and Dennis Thiemann, Union Star, Mo., a son ...

Municipal court, Oct. 31, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 ... The figures below include a $24.50 court cost in most instances.Those who are ticketed for seat belt violations are not charged courtcosts. By Judge John Boeh MAINTENANCE OF STABLES, PENS AND OTHER ENCLOSURES Nathaniel A. Lewis, $61.50. MANDATORY ...

Wind gust knocks 2 off motorcycle

Oct 31, 2007 ... LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mo. - A gust of wind blew a motorcycle off theroadway, overturning the cycle and ejecting a 14-year-old passengerand 53-year-old driver. The wreck occurred at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday on Route JJ LivingstonCounty Road 361, three miles north of Avalon, Mo. The ...