St. Joseph News-Press back issues from November 2003:
Late Notices, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 01, 2003 ... Prentice J. Favors ELWOOD, Kan. - Prentice J. Favors, 87, Elwood, died Friday, Oct.31, 2003, at a St. Joseph hospital. Arrangements are pending at Bullock Family Funeral Chapel, St.Joseph. Michael J. McAdams TARKIO, Mo. - Michael James "Mick" McAdams, 54, ...
List, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 01, 2003 ... City Death Michael E. Black Missouri Deaths Gerald A. Applequist Kansas City, Mo. Alfred D. Clodfelter Rock Port, Mo. Lester R. Lloyd ...
MeadWestvaco talks continue
Nov 01, 2003; ... Negotiations between MeadWestvaco and labor representativescontinued Friday afternoon, just hours before the union's laborcontract was set to expire. A union official said contract talks would continue into next weekif the two sides were unable to reach a tentative agreement on a ...
Lab identifying sites of Everest-area wells
Nov 01, 2003; ... EVEREST, Kan. - The Argonne National Laboratory is conducting anenvironmental investigation of groundwater near Everest and is askingnearby residents to confirm the location of their wells. A laboratory geologist will present an overview of theinvestigation at 7 p.m. Wednesday at ...
Obituaries, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 01, 2003 ... Gerald A. Applequist 1934-2003 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Gerald A. "Jerry" Applequist, 69, Kansas City,died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003. Mr. Applequist retired from Tower Properties after 26 years. Surviving: wife, Kay; son, Dru; daughters, Vicki Hylton, SusanMulally; ...
It's your call, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 01, 2003 ... Concerned about obesity There's an awful lot of information out there about obesity in theUnited States. I was reading the Opinion Page and I noticed thecartoon would almost be funny if it wasn't so true. I'm not sure whatwe as citizens can do. But it's a shame when you go to the ...
Your Letters, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 01, 2003 ... For the children Christmas Toys for Girls and Boys Inc. has expanded its program,and we are asking you to help us bring cheer to many needy andunderprivileged children in the St. Joseph and Northwest Missouriarea. With your help, we will be able to see that many more ...
Distrust is frustrating
Nov 01, 2003 ... The latest report from the library battlefront will likely serveonly to make the readers who still follow this story more frustrated. The St. Joseph Public Library Board sent to its former partner inthe River Bluffs Regional Library a proposal that would clear the wayfor shared ...
Clips and Quips
Nov 01, 2003 ... Clever quips, pearls of wisdom and notes of interest gleaned fromarea newspapers: "Citing God is nothing new. On our coins, we have the phrase, "InGod we trust." Everyone in our nation has the right to practice hisor her own religion without persecution from our ...
Number of vehicle thefts on the rise, police records show
Nov 01, 2003; ... Last month, a group of individuals traveling from Kansas City madetheir way up to St. Joseph, drove their vehicle through a cardealership window, grabbed several sets of keys and stole two newvehicles straight from the lot. Within minutes, the two stolen vehicles were out of sight ....
St. Joseph man injured as car rollsSt. Joseph News-Press
Nov 01, 2003 ... A St. Joseph man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accidenttwo miles south of St. Joseph Friday morning. Brian Mazur, 43, was taken to Heartland Regional Medical Center bya private vehicle, a Missouri State Highway Patrol report said. Hewas listed in stable condition, a ...
Circuit Court
Nov 01, 2003 ... Court costs are not included in the figures below. The usual courtcost is $77.50. Added into this are other costs, such as the cost ofarrest for a charge of driving while intoxicated. The additional feescan bring the court costs up to $200 or more. Division 2 Judge Weldon ...
Municipal Court
Nov 01, 2003 ... 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 ABANDONMENT Gerald Pittham, $49.50. ASSAULT Leslie S. Wheeler, $134.50. CARELESS ...
Liechti hopes to listen, learn
Nov 01, 2003; ... JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Former St. Joseph Board of Educationpresident David Liechti has been appointed to serve on the MissouriState Board of Education. Mr. Liechti served six years on the St. Joseph board, andcompleted his term as president after voters approved a $36 millionbond ...
Revival of skating rink on a roll
Nov 01, 2003; ... GRANT CITY, Mo. - The Grant City skating rink, closed for morethan a year due to structural problems, could be reopening soonthanks to continued, widespread support. "The kids miss it," said Grant City councilwoman Debbie Roach, whoalso serves on Grant City Community Betterment ....
Job-loss benefits expanded
Nov 01, 2003; ... Displaced workers at Friskies PetCare are eligible for expandedbenefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program. The TAA benefits, which are a successor to benefits under theNorth American Free Trade Agreement, were authorized by the U.S.Department of Labor, said Kristi ...
Hope House hospice closing after 8 years
Nov 01, 2003; ... After eight years and 175 patients, Hope House is closing itsdoors to residents Dec. 1. But in many ways, the residential-hospice-care facility is justbeginning a new chapter in its existence. "We're not closing hospice at all, we're actually expanding," saidSally Schwab, ...
Guardsman says he won medals 'just doing duty'
Nov 01, 2003; ... GOWER, Mo. - A Missouri National Guard soldier who is back fromserving in Iraq will be decorated Sunday. Specialist William "Ace" Webb will receive the Purple Heart andthe Army Commendation Medal with a "V" device for valor at theNational Guard armory in Harrisonville, ...
7 injured, 1 seriously, in 2-vehicle accident
Nov 02, 2003; ... UNION STAR, Mo. - A two-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 169 inDeKalb County sent seven people, one with serious injuries, to thehospital Saturday afternoon. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, allpassengers were transported to Heartland Regional Medical Center ...
St. Joseph police briefs, Nov. 2, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... Arrests Bobby R. Matthews, 50, 1704 Calhoun St., at 5:58 p.m. Thursday bythe Drug Strike Force on a charge of possession of crack cocaine. Julie E. Ford, 31, 2322 Sylvanie St., at 3:20 a.m. Friday on acharge of violating probation. Andrew Gilpatrick, 39, Savannah, Mo., ...
High demand, high prices
Nov 02, 2003; ... Customers have been buying more beef from Pinzino's Meat Marketlately, but Tony Pinzino, part-owner of the store in St. Joseph,can't explain why. "It's kind of surprising with the price of it," Mr. Pinzino said. The beef market has provided plenty of surprises in recent ...
Wall Street closing bell caps career
Nov 02, 2003; ... Ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange is to capitalismwhat, during the Cold War, presiding over the May Day parade was tocommunism. Those who ring the opening or closing bell are, for a few minutes,at the nerve center of the American free-enterprise system. They arethe ...
Getting a jump on the college admissions game
Nov 02, 2003; ... For most high school seniors, college admission is a year-longordeal. Between placement tests, application essays and the long waitto learn their fate, the process can put some serious stress into astudent's otherwise fun-filled senior year. To those who want a quick end to the ...
International soccer players come togetheron Riverside Road
Nov 02, 2003; ... Axel Neubauer, 32, remembers kicking the soccer ball around as akid on the towering hilltops of Cologne, Germany. Next to mountain biking, it's the one sport that he still loves asan adult. But while there are plenty of bike trails in St. Joseph,soccer leagues for adults are ...
List, Oct. 31, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... Missouri Deaths William L. Burns Cameron, Mo. Dale Fairchild Springfield, Mo. Shirley Hall Faucett, Mo. Dorothy A. Martin Boonville, Mo. Michael J ....
Atkins diet affecting production of wheat
Nov 02, 2003; ... There's not a lot of room for growth of the domestic food marketwhen it's figured on total consumption. Population growth would bethe primary reason for expanded food need, and, with a shrinkingbirth rate, that just isn't happening. Just because food expenditures, in total, are not ...
Home Sales
Nov 02, 2003 ... Residential and commercial property closings in the St. Josepharea for the period ending Oct. 30, 2003, amounted to $2,697,180 andincluded 33 units, according to the St. Joseph Regional Associationof Realtors. George and Tonda Wiley from Darren and Barbara Courville; ...
The profit season
Nov 02, 2003; ... With the economy on the upswing, unemployment slowly decreasingand consumers' fears of financial instability subsiding, retailersare expecting a profitable holiday season. Nationally, retailers could see an almost 6 percent increase overlast year's sagging sales, the National ...
Rector sets Northwest reception record in rout
Nov 02, 2003 ... MARYVILLE, Mo. - Jamaica Rector is more than a Northwest MissouriState wide receiver. He's also part showman. And during the Bearcats' 37-0 win over Truman State, the juniorbecame the school's all-time leading receiver in show-stoppingfashion. His 43-yard touchdown ...
Western falls out of MIAA top spot
Nov 02, 2003; ... PITTSBURG, Kan. - No. 25 Missouri Western didn't necessarily runout of its late-game magic - Pittsburg State's Neal Philpot just tookit away. Just as it looked like the Griffons were posturing for anotherlate-game comeback, No. 10 Pittsburg State followed its quarterbackas he ...
Gun law on hold,courses continue
Nov 02, 2003; ... The past three weeks have turned into a ponderous pause forNorthwest Missourians interested in obtaining permits to carry andconceal their handguns. The state's new law that prescribes steps to apply for the permitshas been tied up in a St. Louis circuit court and faces a ...
Jump Start, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... Nominations accepted for Meierhoffer award The St. Joseph School District Foundation is accepting nominationsfor the 11th Annual Meierhoffer Innovator of the Year Award. The award is named in memory of the late Walter Meierhoffer Jr.,who volunteered for many years in ...
Districts try to cope with loss of aidStewartsville, Union Star hurt
Nov 02, 2003; ... Two Northwest Missouri school districts aren't sitting on theirhands over a projected loss of federal money they rely on to pay forreading and other education programs. Over the summer, the Missouri Department of Elementary andSecondary Education informed the Stewartsville and ...
Donor benefits when fire hits home
Nov 02, 2003; ... It never crossed Doug Johnson's mind that his family would be thebeneficiary of his annual donations to the United Way of Greater St.Joseph. "I've given to the United Way for years but never expected to useit," said Mr. Johnson, who works at St. Joseph Packaging. On Aug. 27, ...
City groupoutlineslobbyingstrategySt. Joe Legislative Partnershipcategorizes 15 issues for 2004
Nov 02, 2003; ... Members of a St. Joseph coalition that routinely lobbies statelegislators have agreed on a range of issues to promote at theMissouri Capitol next year. The St. Joseph Legislative Partnership recently circulated a draftof next year's legislative agenda and is awaiting confirmation ...
Showmanship fails to measure up when DNA tells the tale about bones
Nov 02, 2003; ... Ask Bill Kurtis, a seasoned television journalist, and he'll tellyou. Showmanship counts. And that's why you had to wait until the last three minutes of hisprogram investigating the death of Jesse James to discover that theprevious 57 minutes were hooey. On Tuesday night, The ...
Services, Nov. 2, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... Gerald A. "Jerry" Applequist, 69, Kansas City, Mo., memorialservice: 2 p.m. today, Rollins Funeral Home, Platte City, Mo.Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Alfred Duane Clodfelter, 82, Rock Port, Mo., 2 p.m. today, UnitedMethodist Church, Rock Port. Burial: High ...
Late Notice, Nov. 2, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... Earl L. DuPont BURBANK, Illinois - Earl L. DuPont, 79, Burbank, died Thursday,Oct. 30, 2003, at a Oak Lawn, Ill. hospital. Graveside service and burial: 12 Noon Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, atMount Auburn Cemetery, St. Joseph. Visitation: from 9:30 to 11:30a.m. Wednesday, ...
Obituaries, Nov. 2, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... William L. Burns 1915-2003 CAMERON, Mo. - William L. "Bud" Burns was peacefully called toheaven from his home in Cameron, Mo. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003. Bud was born April 11, 1915 is Saxton, Mo. to William Albert Burnsand Anna Caroline (Draut) Burns. Bud lived ...
It's your call, Nov. 2, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... The 'excuse me' society Just like religion, in my day if someone committed a crime, youwere expected to do the time. We now live in an "excuse me" societyand legal system, where criminals and lawyers use and abuse our taxdollars. If someone is sent to prison, our society seems to ...
School Lunches, Nov.02, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... HIGH SCHOOL Monday: Chicken tenders and a hot bread item; pizza and crackers;chicken lo mein and a hot bread item; vegetarian nachos and crackers;Rib-B-Q sandwich with a small bag of chips; choice of hot potato orvegetable; fresh fruit; milk. Tuesday: Manager's choice and a ...
School Happenings, Nov. 2, 2003
Nov 02, 2003 ... BENTON HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday: Crash simulation for sophomores, 1:10 p.m. Wednesday: PLAN test for sophomores. The cost is $8.50; parent/teacher conferences in the new gym, 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday: ASVAB test in ROTC room, 8 to 11 a.m.; benefit chilisupper for Phyllis ...
TIF reviews get easierBut hard questions still need to be asked
Nov 02, 2003 ... Our community's maiden voyage into tax increment financing (TIF)was a no-brainer. Buchanan County officials wanted to open up countyland on the northeast edge of the city to a new retail development. TIFs give the community the ability to offer property tax breaksfor improvements ...
Burying a tragedy
Nov 02, 2003 ... I'm writing to express my disappointment that the article "SenatorBond tracks Army's pledge for health care," was buried on Page B5 inTuesday's News-Press. The treatment of our brave young soldiers atFort Stewart, Ga., as described in the article, is unconscionable andshould be brought ...
Stars and Stripes
Nov 02, 2003 ... Marine Corps Pvt. Jeston D. Alterange, son of Samantha M.Alterange, Chillicothe, Mo., and Billy D. Alterange, Salem, Mo.,recently graduated from basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot,San Diego. Army Pvt. Nicholas A. Barker, son of Carol J. Hamernick, Wathena,Kan., and ...
Yes, we're all children at heart
Nov 01, 2003; ... Who said Halloween was just for kids? Certainly none of the employees at Systems Services TechnologiesInc., a loan-services company in St. Joseph. The 900 or so adults employed at SST consider Halloween seriousbusiness. Serious enough to spend Friday dressed for the ...
Flow of cool air sign that winter's near, Forecasters hedgeon coming months
Nov 01, 2003; ... Halloween's cold blast served as a reminder that winter is on itsway. Highs on Friday reached 55 degrees, more than 30 degrees coolerthan highs early last week. "It's all right until the wind blows," Angela Griggs said Fridayafternoon. She was at Bartlett Park with her ...
Marriage licenses
Nov 01, 2003 ... Brian Michael Wheeler, 29, and Stephanie Cracauer, 27, both of St.Joseph. Daniel Eric Everhart, 35, and Robin ...
Police Records, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 01, 2003 ... Arrests Patrick A. Edwards, 28, Troy, Kan., at 5 p.m. Wednesday at 501Faraon St. on a city warrant charging failure to appear in court. Desirae J. Ackerman, 22, Rosendale, Mo., at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday at4215 S. U.S. Highway 169 on a city warrant charging failure to appearin ...
Services, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 01, 2003 ... Lester Ford Carr, 87, Savannah, Mo., formerly of Rosendale, Mo.,10 a.m. today, Breit & Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah. Burial:Savannah Cemetery. James Francis Cockrill, 86, Smithville, Mo., formerly of PlatteCounty, Mo., 11 a.m. today, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, ...
Flying duo can 'soar above problems'
Nov 01, 2003; ... GRANT CITY, Mo. - From Northwest Missouri to the PacificNorthwest, Alaska, the South Pole and back again, everywhere Dwightand Ann Mueller have gone has been an adventure. Creeping slowlytoward the age when they might have to tone down the risks, they nowbring the adventure to their own ...
Graves still pushes for local DEA office
Nov 01, 2003; ... Northwest Missouri's congressman continues to push his case forlocating a Drug Enforcement Administration office in St. Joseph. U.S. Rep. Sam Graves took his appeal directly to the DEA'sadministrator Thursday. "This is about cracking down on drug trafficking in ...
4 school district ask voters' help
Nov 01, 2003; ... Missouri school districts have been in a financial jam for sometime now. A poor economy has taken its toll on all levels of educationfunding - federal, state and local - forcing districts to eliminatestaff, freeze salaries, cut programs and discontinue capital-improvement ...
Correction, Nov. 1, 2003
Nov 01, 2003 ... A story in Friday's edition previewing the Nov. 4 annexationelection listed the wrong polling place, due to a reporter's error.Voting will be at the Savannah Rural Fire Department station next tothe John ...
Roof going up soon on new library, Staff battlingice, flood rumors
Nov 03, 2003; ... There soon will be some highly visible activity occurring at theSt. Joseph Public Library construction site on the southeast portionof the East Hills Shopping Center parking lot. A large crane was moved to the site and it will begin maneuveringinto position laminated timbers, which ...
Fire panel needs you, But applicants for new committee need to bring special talents
Nov 03, 2003 ... The St. Joseph Fire Department wants you to be a member of its newFire and Emergency Services Advisory Board. But before you volunteer,you need to understand exactly what you will be getting into. The stated mission of the panel will be to serve as a liaisonbetween the Fire ...
Christian, Kickapoo schools accredited
Nov 03, 2003; ... St. Joseph Christian School and Kickapoo Nation School weregranted continuing accreditation from the North Central AssociationCommission on Accreditation and School Improvement. The association recognized the schools at its Fall Board ofTrustees meeting held in Kansas City on Oct ....
Jump start, Nov. 3, 2003
Nov 03, 2003 ... Library to teach art fundamentals Teens can brush up on their art skills by attending a class at theSt. Joseph Public Library's East Hills Shopping Center location. The six-week program will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. Will Stuck, a librarian, will teach art ...
List, Nov. 3, 2003
Nov 03, 2003 ... City Death Elsie M. Lowe Missouri Deaths Joyce C. Estes Cameron, Mo. Anderson W. Harris III Richardson, Texas Thelma M. Harris Chillicothe, Mo. Bessie L. Herberger Kansas City, Mo. Dorothy A ....
Obituaries, Nov. 3, 2003
Nov 03, 2003 ... Anderson W. Harris III 1936-2003 RICHARDSON, Texas - Anderson Wood "Sandy" Harris III, Richardson,died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 31, 2003. He was preceded in death by his father, Anderson Wood "Andy"Harris Jr.; and his grandparents, Anderson Wood "Wood" Harris ...
Services, Nov. 3, 2003
Nov 03, 2003 ... Nathan Warner Bachman, 17, son of John and Susan Bachman,Covington, La., 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Chillicothe,Mo. Burial: local cemetery. Arrangements: Lindley Funeral Home,Chillicothe. Michael E. "Mike" Black, 37, St. Joseph, graveside memorialservice and ...
Program lets students 'open up to outside world'
Nov 03, 2003; ... What kind of learning experience could inspire a student to writea 30,000-word journal? For Laura Pinkerton, it was Missouri WesternState College's "Outdoor Semester." "It's absolutely incredible," Ms. Pinkerton said of herexperiences during a two-week trek in 2001 through ...
Building Permits
Nov 02, 2003 ... Wiedmaier Inc., 4215 S. 169 Highway, pole sign for truck stop,Roderick Advertising Co. Charles A. and Mardelle Mears, 1119 N. Woodbine Road, pole signfor Remax, Roderick Advertising. Jokr LLC, 1219-21 Frederick Ave., wall sign for EurosourceAutowerks, Roderick ...
Winter weeds pose new problems
Nov 02, 2003; ... Two very popular farming techniques - reduced tillage and RoundupReady crops - may actually be causing new weed problems for farmers. Winter annual weeds, which grow in the fall and early spring, havebecome more prevalent in recent years. "I think we're seeing more because of ...
Careers
Nov 02, 2003 ... Patsy Beaver has been named new facility manager at Citizens Bank& Trust, 3727 Frederick Blvd. She has experience in retail banking,consumer lending, mortgage origination and home-equity lending. Shealso brings experience in marketing and business development to ...