St. Joseph News-Press back issues from December 2004:
Honey provides natural way to sweeten food and health
Dec 01, 2004; ... Known as liquid gold to beekeepers and honey enthusiasts, honey isone of the few products that can be packed and sold straight fromnature. In addition to its place on toast and desserts, Mother Nature'sown sweetener has ample health benefits. "It is the only food stuff that ...
St. Joseph police briefs, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Arrests Roger F. Blakley, 44, 2917 Felix St., at 2:15 p.m. Monday on acharge of resisting arrest. Peter F. Stroud, 33, 825 N. Ninth St., at 2:25 p.m. Monday on aparole violation. Gerald E. Crandall, 58, Gower, Mo., at 4:55 p.m. Monday by theBuchanan County Sheriff's ...
Steinmeyer's 'roadrunner' defense shuts down Rockhurst
Dec 01, 2004; ... MARYVILLE, Mo. - Gene Steinmeyer found something out about histeam Tuesday night. Earlier this week, the Northwest Missouri State women's basketballcoach decided to implement what he calls a 'roadrunner' defense, andhis team unleashed it on Rockhurst with success. Northwest ...
Lager named budget chairman
Dec 01, 2004; ... JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Northwest Missouri legislators continued togain prominence in the 93rd General Assembly with the appointment ofstate Rep. Brad Lager, R-Maryville, as chairman of the House BudgetCommittee. Mr. Lager, who begins his second term in the Legislature inJanuary, ...
Community leaders take hard look at city's future
Dec 01, 2004; ... St. Joseph's future was the topic of discussion Tuesday for agroup of about 45 community leaders. The Community Leadership Forum gathered Tuesday with the specifictask of identifying the barriers blocking the community's success andpossible solutions to those barriers. "Our ...
Meierhoffer Family Funeral Service moves
Dec 01, 2004; ... After 75 years in the same building, Meierhoffer Family FuneralService settled into a new home. The funeral business officially moved its operations Monday fromFrederick Avenue and 20th Street to its new 35,000-square-footfacility at 5005 Frederick Blvd., and held its first service ...
LeBlond dedicates new gym to Bill Grace
Dec 01, 2004; ... Faces were beaming nearly as much as the shiny hardwood floorsTuesday night during the dedication of Bishop LeBlond High School'snew gymnasium. Students, staff members and community members gathered to honorthe school's "miracle man," the late W.M. Bill Grace. Mr. Grace, the ...
It's your call, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Literate America To paraphrase the caller in Monday's paper, people need to get alife and realize that there are no literate rightists in America. Itis impossible to be literate and really mean it. 'Forcing democracy' retort I'd like to respond to "Forcing democracy." ...
Heartland measures up
Dec 01, 2004 ... Heartland Health officials are rightfully proud of the MissouriHospital Association's latest quality-of-care report. The report finds that Heartland beats the statewide averages forthe quality of care in the three most common health problemsaffecting hospital patients: n For ...
Your letters, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Downtown abandoned You miss the real story in your editorial of Sunday, Nov. 28,about big dreams, the City Council and a convention center. Thedecision about downtown already has been made no matter what the CityCouncil does now. The city has moved east and north. Market forces ...
1-vehicle accident on I-35 injures 3 motorists from Mississippi
Dec 01, 2004 ... A snowy Interstate 35 contributed to a one-vehicle accidentinvolving three people from Mississippi early Tuesday nearEagleville, Mo. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the victimswere Cleveland Wilson, 34, Roxie, Miss., Don Barnes, 29, Natchez,Miss., and Gloria ...
Claiming moral high ground takes more than outward appearances
Dec 01, 2004; ... She was wearing church clothes, I'm sure. I've never seen anywoman dressed up on Sunday morning that wasn't going to or comingfrom church. Of course, it's possible she could have been wearingleftovers from Saturday night. But I couldn't imagine anyone wearing a flower print dress ...
Soybean rust found in 2 counties in Missouri Boothill
Dec 01, 2004; ... Soybean rust has crept into Missouri. The fungus, which spreads rapidly and can significantly cut intocrop yields, was found in the Bootheel in Pemiscot and New Madridcounties. The disease's appearance in Missouri is not welcome, but nor is ita surprise after soybean rust was ...
Luncheon to open World AIDS Day observance
Dec 01, 2004 ... The St. Joseph-Buchanan County Health Department will recognizethe 17th national observance of World AIDS Day today through Dec. 4. It will present "Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS," focusing on women'svulnerability to HIV/AIDS. The department will hold the 11th annual World AIDS ...
East Side hires nutrition director
Dec 01, 2004; ... Perhaps no one is happier than Joyce Perkins that the East SideHuman Resource Center recently hired a nutrition director. Her job became a lot easier when Kae Mays took over the positionon Nov. 8. Now the East Side general manager can take off one of hermany hats. "I've been ...
Correction, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Mistakes appeared in an article, "Contest conjures up dozens ofPotter fans," which appeared on Page B1 of Sunday's edition, becauseof incorrect information submitted. Kyle Simmons' name was selectedfirst during a drawing to see which child could answer the contest'smountain troll ...
In the courts, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Man found innocent of statutory sodomy Robert John Barger Jr. recently was found innocent of a felonycharge of second-degree statutory sodomy. Mr. Barger, 31, stood trial in Division 4 of Buchanan CountyCircuit ...
Honesty, diversity might help
Dec 01, 2004; ... Buchanan County Clerk Patrick Conway is a funny guy. He measureshis audience quickly and understands the importance of perfecttiming. So the fact that Pat came up with the best line during theCommunity Summit held at Missouri Western State College Tuesday washardly a surprise. I ...
Vital statistics, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Births The following births were reported at Heartland Health. Thegeneral public visiting hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily. Ashley Zeamer and Dane Bradford, St. Joseph, a son born Sunday,Nov. 28, 2004. Charles and Tara Cretsinger, Cameron, Mo., a son born Monday, ...
Uptown plans nearly complete
Dec 01, 2004; ... Redevelopment plans for the neighborhood around Heartland Health'swest campus are nearly complete, with planners hoping to gain cityapproval for the project by early next year. Jay Leipzig, housing services administrator for the Uptown St.Joseph Revitalization Project, met Tuesday ...
Jump Start, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Rosecrans closed for 2 hours after 'incident' The city's airport had to be closed Monday for almost two hoursbecause of an incident involving a small plane. "I wouldn't categorize this as accident and neither would theFAA," said John Cox, Rosecrans Memorial Airport ...
Obituaries, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Jessie M. Bailey 1942-2004 BOLCKOW, Mo. - Mrs. Jessie M. Bailey, 62, Bolckow, Missouri, diedMonday, November 29, 2004 at her home. Born January 30, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri, she had resided inBolckow for the past fifteen years. Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker, ...
List, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... City Deaths Jessie M. Bailey* Bolckow, Mo. Velma B. Cunning J. Robert Dearing* Roswell, N.M. Loren D. Stoneman* Orange City, Iowa Victor D. Goldman* Scottsdale, Ariz. Debra S. Mac,* Page B6 Baxter Springs, ...
Late notices, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Kevin K. Belt CHILLICOTHE, Mo. - Kevin Kristopher Belt, 24, Chillicothe, diedMonday, Nov. 29, 2004. Arrangements are pending at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. Velma B. Cunning Velma B. Cunning, 82, St. Joseph, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, ather ...
Services, Dec. 1, 2004
Dec 01, 2004 ... Benjamin W. "Ben" Ausman, 97, Maysville, Mo., 2 p.m. today, TurneyUnited Methodist Church. Visitation: one hour prior to the service atthe church. Burial: Turney Cemetery, Turney, Mo. Arrangements: Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Minnie L. Conover, 83, Pattonsburg, Mo., 2 ...
Bearcat Notebook: Northwest men try to rebound from loss
Dec 01, 2004; ... MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Northwest Missouri State men's basketballteam will attempt to continue its non conference home winning streakat 7 tonight against Haskell Indian Nations (0-12). The Bearcatsenter having won 37 straight non-MIAA games at Bearcat Arena. On Saturday, Northwest ...
Western men hold on, avenging last week's loss at Rockhurst
Dec 01, 2004; ... Things looked like they were well in hand for Missouri Western onTuesday night. Then the sky began falling. More to the point, Rockhurst's 3-pointers began falling from thesky, and that gave the Griffons a big scare for a while in an 88-82victory over the Hawks. Last ...
Western women exploit zone
Dec 01, 2004; ... Brandi Rodgers had the answer to Grand View's zone defense. All you have to do is shoot the 3, of course. Rodgers hit four crucial 3-pointers, and her teammates added sixmore as Missouri Western's women cruised to an 88-51 non-conferencevictory over the Vikings on Tuesday ...
Business Digest, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Record farm income boosts area economy A recent survey of supply managers and business leaders in theMidwest revealed that record farm income is fueling economic growthin the region. The November business conditions index, a leading economicindicator, rose to 63.8 ...
Planting a good idea
Dec 02, 2004 ... Great ideas do grow in St. Joseph. The latest proof comes from theSt. Joseph chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The chapter is ready to start its ninth year in business with anexciting new program. It will accept donated surplus materials anditems from older homes that aren't always ...
Area lawmakers join rush to prefile bills
Dec 02, 2004; ... The 93rd General Assembly doesn't officially convene untilJanuary, but legislators began filing some bills Wednesday to avoidthe rush. "It's like there's a horse race on bills," Rep. Rob Schaaf, R-St.Joseph, said. "You don't want yours to start late and have it notmake it through ...
On the cutting edge
Dec 02, 2004; ... Each owns a gentle rhythm, the click-click, click-click ofreturned volleys and the metallic whisper of scissors in motion. Theymake for Brian Hopkins a pleasing place of work. "I walk in and I'm comfortable," the St. Joseph man says. OK, it's not your typical business. But ...
Your letters, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Remember the hungry Thanksgiving is a time when we particularly think of those who arehungry throughout the year. This year, there are more than 35 millionhungry Americans - including 13 million children - to remember. In a country where we produce enough food to feed every ...
PREP NOTEBOOK: City grapplers set for new season
Dec 02, 2004; ... For a program that finally won its first dual wrestling meet inseven years last December, Benton's rosy outlook entering this seasonis somewhat remarkable. Sean Nash, the Cardinals' third-year coach, said the rebuildingprocess at Benton is ahead of schedule after several ...
Chiefs, Raiders prepare to renew rivalry
Dec 02, 2004; ... KANSAS CITY - Every goal that lined the Chiefs' stairway tosuccess this season has wilted like a December sunflower. Division title? Nope. Super Bowl? Not a chance. Winning record, playoff berth, something tangible? It's all over. But the gloom has subsided a bit, ...
Tappmeyer still searching for right pieces
Dec 02, 2004; ... MARYVILLE, Mo. - Steve Tappmeyer didn't exactly find all of theanswers he was looking for from his team on Wednesday night. Sure, the Northwest Missouri State men's basketball coach washappy to see his team respond from its first loss (at CentralArkansas this past Saturday), by ...
Brockhoff resigns as Savannah's football coach
Dec 02, 2004; ... SAVANNAH, Mo. - Jim Brockhoff has stepped down as football coachat Savannah High School. Brockhoff, 41, confirmed Monday his recent resignation afterguiding the Savages for 11 seasons - the second-longest tenure in theMidland Empire Conference before his departure. "I've ...
Mike Murphy, English teacher at Savannah High School, resigns
Dec 02, 2004 ... SAVANNAH, Mo. - The Savannah School District Board of Educationaccepted the resignation of a teacher on Tuesday. Mike Murphy, an English and drama teacher at Savannah High Schoolsince the fall of 1996, submitted his resignation Nov. 22. "The circumstances associated with Mr ....
It's your call, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Looking down from the hill Mark Sheehan's editorial again hit the mark when he challenged thecommunity leader partnership to include a broader segment of thepopulation, which would represent the diverse economic realities inthis community. I am a lifelong resident who knows many of ...
Obituaries, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Jessie M. Bailey 1942-2004 BOLCKOW, Mo. - Mrs. Jessie M. Bailey, 62, Bolckow, died Monday,Nov. 29, 2004, at her home. Born Jan. 30, 1942, in St. Joseph, Mo., she had resided in Bolckowfor the past 15 years. Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker and of the Baptist ...
List, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... City Deaths Velma B. Cunning John R. Dearing* Roswell, N.M. Charles L. Milbourne Linda R. Nickols *Former St. Joseph resident Missouri Deaths Jessie M. Bailey Bolckow, Mo. Reuben F. Detweiler Jamesport, ...
Latte Notices, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Charles L. Milbourne Charles L. "Lindy" Milbourne, 77, St. Joseph, died Wednesday, Dec.1, 2004, at his residence. Graveside memorial service and burial: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, AshlandCemetery, St. Joseph. There will be no ...
Services, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Mary G. Dickerson, 79, Chillicothe, Mo., 10 a.m. today, LindleyFuneral Home, Chillicothe. Burial: Resthaven Memorial Gardens,Chillicothe. Claudia Fish, 60, Bethany, Mo., 2 p.m. today, Roberson FuneralHome, Bethany. The body will be cremated following the service. Victor ...
St. Joseph Police Briefs, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Arrests Bruce W. Corbett, 29, 117 Massachusetts St., at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdayon a probation/parole violation and a charge of stealing. Andre V. Marceau, 41, 622 Messanie St., at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday on acity warrant charging failure to appear in court. William R. Bechtold, 48, ...
Vital statistics, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Births The following births were reported at Heartland Health. Thegeneral public visiting hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily. Maurice and Laurie Bonta, Trenton, Mo., a daughter born Tuesday,Nov. 30, 2004. Melissa Mitchell and Johnathan Karl, Bethany, Mo., a son ...
Jump Start, Dec. 2, 2004
Dec 02, 2004 ... Amity residents given 48-hour boil order A boil order has been issued for Amity, Mo., residents. Theprecautionary 48-hour boil order will be lifted at about 5 p.m.Friday, according to the Public Water Supply District No. 1 of DeKalbCounty. The boil order, which ...
County buying 12 new vehicles
Dec 02, 2004; ... Twelve new cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles will roll intoBuchanan County government next year - an uncommonly high number thatbrings needed upgrades to several county departments. "This was unusual," said Kim Hartman, purchasing agent for thecounty. "The Sheriff's ...
Fire gear purchase planned with grant
Dec 02, 2004; ... The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday awarded theSavannah, Mo., Fire Department a $46,493 grant, money that the city'sfire chief believes can convert into saved lives. Steve Oliver, who heads the Savannah department, said the federalAssistance to Firefighters Grant ...
Vehicle crosses center line, hits semi; 3 people injured
Dec 02, 2004 ... A two-vehicle accident 10 miles south of Princeton, Mo., Wednesdaymorning left three people injured, according to the Missouri StateHighway Patrol. Driving a 1983 Dodge, Jeffery Miller, 19, of Bethany, Mo., strucka 2004 Freightliner, driven by Gail Anderson, 47, of Melrose, Mo ....
Former Northwest president Wilson dies
Dec 02, 2004; ... MARYVILLE, Mo. - Leigh R. Wilson, 84, a former president of theNorthwest Missouri State University Board of Regents and prominentcommunity leader, has died. Mr. Wilson lived in Maryville until 1993 when he moved toSpringfield, Mo. He was being treated in a Springfield hospital ...
Missouri Western 88 Rockhurst 82
Dec 01, 2004 ... Missouri Western 88 Rockhurst 82 Rockhurst (2-5) Dobson 8-12 0-2 22, McKee 6-12 0-0 13, Burns 3-5 0-0 7, Sobanski 7-10 2-2 21, Wells 5-6 1-4 11, Caston 0-0 0-0 0, Day 1-3 1-2 4, Schulte0-2 0-0 0, Torson 0-3 2-4 2, Glenn 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 1-1 0-0 2. Totals31-54 6-14 ...
Nov. 30 Prep Sports
Dec 01, 2004 ... WRESTLING Maysville 48 South Harrison 15 At Maysville, Mo. 103 - Wightman (M) wins by forfeit 119 - Bauman (M) pins Gallagher (SH), :39 130 - Ruiz (SH) tech. fall Steiner (M), 1:09; 135 - Smith (M) pinsLee (SH), :59. 140 - Smith (SH) ...
Missouri Western 88 Grand View 51
Dec 01, 2004 ... Missouri Western 88 Grand View 51 Grand View (2-7) Livingston 1-4 0-0 3, Barrett 4-6 0-1 8, Schechinger 5-9 0-1 11,Kramer 1-3 0-0 2, Iverson 3-5 3-4 9, Logsdon 1-4 0-0 2, Thomas 2-5 5-7 9, Slings 3-5 1-6 7, Peterson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 20-42 9-19 51. Western (3-0) ...
NORTHWEST MISSOURI ST. 85ROCKHURST 59
Dec 01, 2004 ... NORTHWEST MISSOURI ST. 85 ROCKHURST 59 Rockhurst (1-5) Krista Daniels 1-6 0-0 3; Kelly Nitsche 2-11 0-0 5; JessicaRethman 2-6 0-0 5; Maegan Pulse 5-10 0-0 12; Shawna Dvorak 3-5 2-2 8;Sarah Drummond 1-2 0-0 2; Megan Dennis 1-4; 2-2 4; Chelsea Campbell 0-4 2-2 2; Shelby ...
Donations flood in for weather radios
Dec 02, 2004; ... MARYVILLE, Mo. - Brother Damian Larson, a monk at ConceptionAbbey, was gunned down two years ago. But that's not how many NodawayCounty residents choose to remember him. He was known to most as the "weather monk" for his passion in andhis accuracy for forecasting the weather. He ...
Summons issued to hit-and-run driver
Dec 02, 2004 ... A St. Joseph Police Department investigation into a hit-and-runaccident that occurred Monday resulted in a summons being issued to aSt. Joseph woman. Donna L. Young, 51, was cited for careless and imprudent drivingWednesday after she turned herself in to police Tuesday evening ....
Pile steps up into bigger role
Dec 02, 2004; ... KANSAS CITY - Second-year safety Willie Pile started on Sundaywith mixed reviews about his performance. He had several big hits early in the Chiefs' 34-31 loss to SanDiego, but he was beaten by tight end Antonio Gates for a pair oftouchdowns. Also, he missed a tackle along the ...
Gift giving doesn't have to be a chore when buying for do-it- yourselfers and gardeners
Dec 02, 2004; ... You've made your Christmas list and the names are slowly beingcrossed off. But what to get dad the do-it-yourselfer and mom the gardener? Loud ties and dainty scarves just aren't their style. They're moreat home in a sea of sawdust or digging in the dirt. Well, ...
Western name change prefiled
Dec 02, 2004; ... JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - It could just be the year Griffons have beenwaiting for - the year that Missouri legislators change MissouriWestern State College to Missouri Western State University. Area legislators are cautiously optimistic that this is the yearthe change will ...
What's up for the week of Dec. 3
Dec 03, 2004 ... Winter wonderland The Andrew County Museum will hold its annual Winter Event from5:30 to 8 p.m. tonight. The fund-raiser will feature entertainment, refreshments and avisit from Santa Claus. A drawing for 18 6-foot decorated trees, aChristmas centerpiece, gift baskets, a baby ...
Business Digest, Dec. 3, 2004
Dec 03, 2004 ... Brown Transfer wins Allied's highest rating Brown Transfer & Storage has been given the highest possiblerating by Allied Van Lines for "customer focus performance." Brown Transfer, part of the Brown Companies in St. Joseph, hasbeen a charter agent of Allied Van Lines ...
Cardinals overcome slow offensiveperformance
Dec 03, 2004; ... If Benton is sure of one thing, it's that its defense may be itsmost potent offensive weapon. The Cardinals never found a rhythm in their half-court attack onThursday, but their relentless defensive pressure created numerouseasy baskets and lifted Benton to a 53-32 win against ...
Calloway's road to Tyson runs into Pegues tonight
Dec 03, 2004; ... KANSAS CITY - Rob Calloway's quest for landing a fight with formerheavyweight champion Mike Tyson continues tonight. Jeff Pegues opposes Calloway (54-5-1) in a 10-round fight in themain event of "Friday Night Fights" at Kansas City's MunicipalAuditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., ...
Brown fights again - 2 weeks after bout
Dec 03, 2004; ... KANSAS CITY, Kan. - St. Joseph boxer Galen Brown steps back in thering tonight - just two weeks after his last bout because he doesn'twant to build up rust. Brown (16-2-1) fights Matt Gockel (8-3) at 7 p.m. at MemorialHall. Two weeks ago, Brown defeated Rick Camlin for the ...
Prep basketball and swimming results
Dec 02, 2004 ... BASKETBALL BOYS Tuesday's games Lafayette 48, Central 37 At Lafayette High School Central 10 9 7 11 - 37 Lafayette 12 13 13 10 - 48 Central (0-1) Jonathan Ross 12, Thornton 9, Beck 6, Butler 5, Smith 3, Enright2. Totals: 15 2-4 ...