St. Joseph News-Press back issues from January 2007:
Chiefs still standing
Jan 01, 2007; ... KANSAS CITY - Lamar Hunt had to be behind this. The Bengals muffing a snap last week? The Steelers winning inCincinnati this week? The 49ers winning in Denver - in December, noless? Lamar Hunt's spirit, providence or stupid, inexplicable luck -whatever you want to call it, ...
List, Jan. 1, 2007
Jan 01, 2007 ... city deaths Melvin Adams James F. Graves* Kansas City, Mo. Kirk A. Kempton Shirley Parker* Boulder, Colo. Doris M. Sanders Louise L. Webb *Former St. Joseph resident MISSOURI DEATHS Vaunita M ....
Robbery suspect caught, charged
Jan 01, 2007 ... A man who police say robbed Pappy's Grill & Pub Friday night andmay have been involved in four other robberies in St. Joseph over thepast six weeks was arrested and charged Saturday morning. Brian Bauer, 38, 2324 S. 19th St., was arrested at his home around6 a.m. Saturday, ...
Obituaries, Jan. 1, 2007
Jan 01, 2007 ... Melvin Adams 1947-2006 Melvin Adams, 59, St. Joseph, died Dec. 31, 2006 at his home. Melvin was born April 27, 1947 at Agency, Mo. to Ernest andEuadean (Merritt) Adams. He married Margaret Reece on April 3, 1991 in St. Joseph. Heserved in the U.S. Navy ....
Late notices, Jan. 1, 2007
Jan 01, 2007 ... Vaunita M. Donelson TRENTON, Mo. - Vaunita Mae "Pug" Donelson, 76, Trenton, formerlyof Bethany, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany.Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Bethany. The family will receive friendsfrom 1 to 2 ...
It's your call, Jan. 1, 2007
Jan 01, 2007 ... A swift response Saddam Hussein was executed 56 days after his conviction. How manyliberals think they could have reasoned with him to change his waysand be a goodfella? This is the mind set of the bleeding hearts indealing with every situation from dictators to naughty children ....
Hope springs eternal today
Jan 01, 2007 ... A couple of years ago, I made the New Year's resolution to stopsmoking. It lasted all of about 12 hours until I stumbled outsideand, hands shaking, lit up a cigarette and puffed away. Then there was the year that I resolved that I needed to controlmy temper a bit more. The ...
New year, new topic
Jan 01, 2007 ... Say so long to 2006. Hello 2007. It's a new year, and the earlysigns point to plenty of new talk about local taxes. City Hall, for example, is putting the wheels on the bandwagon ithopes will convince voters to renew the city's half-cent CIP tax. Thetax generates an estimated $25 ...
Your letters, Jan. 1, 2007
Jan 01, 2007 ... Fan talk This is a response to the sports editor who wrote a very good andwell-worded article about the quarreling between Missouri Western andNorthwest schools. Everything that was said in the article by thesports editor is correct. All of this bad mouthing between ...
St. Joseph police briefs, Jan. 1,07
Jan 01, 2007 ... Arrests Amanda R. Ebling, 23, 16 Hyde St., at 9:10 a.m. Saturday on acharge of driving while intoxicated. Christopher E. Royce, 20, 619 Bonton St., at 11:33 a.m. Saturdayon a city warrant charging failure to appear in court. Erica D. Barton, 25, 6315 Grant St., at ...
Jump start, Jan. 1, 2007
Jan 01, 2007 ... Local author to discuss history of Lake Contrary Local author and historian Clyde Weeks will discuss the history ofLake Contrary during a program Jan. 10 at the Belt branch of RollingHills Consolidated Library, 1904 N. Belt Highway in St. Joseph. The program begins ...
Undeck the halls
Jan 01, 2007; ... It's time to turn off Christmas. For some, the joy of holiday decorating turns into the nightmareafter Christmas when packing those decorations away. But it doesn't have to be a bah humbug bummer. With a few tipsfrom Jamie Buczek, owner of Jamie's Secret ...
Northtown center looking for a bank shot
Jan 01, 2007 ... Garold Frump's mission is simple: Reverse the negativity in kids'lives. "Show this guy the sky hook I've been teaching you," he tellsJessica Dickinson, a 12-year-old shooting hoops at NorthtownCommunity Center, where Mr. Frump is executive director. "I can't," she responds, ...
Minimum-wage boost bringing nice New Year's present to many
Jan 01, 2007 ... Tim Montgomery is one of about 250,000 Missourians who will see apay raise today, and he's happy about it. Mr. Montgomery, 16, works part time at the Plaza 8 Movie Theater,where he's now earning minimum wage of $6.50 an hour - up from theprevious minimum wage of $5.15 ....
It's your call, Jan. 2, 2007
Jan 02, 2007 ... Pitch Pinkel I'm calling about the Mizzou game and Oregon State. I'd just liketo comment that it looked like to me that Pinkel's up to his same oldtricks. He can play with a game in the first half, but they don'tseem to act right in the second half when they play ball. I just ...
List, Jan. 2, 2007
Jan 02, 2007 ... City deaths Melvin Adams Kathryn E. Birt Etta M. Burnett Bessie M. Creech Doris M. Sanders Louise L. Webb Viola F. Whiteman Missouri deaths Iola Cooper Platte City, Mo. Carroll W. Cozad ...
Veteran politicians with a common touch share a number of attributes
Jan 02, 2007 ... Jeans appeared the most common attire in this room, just as trucksappeared the most common vehicles in the parking lot outside. Chambers at higher levels of government maintain dress codes, andthe palette of suits runs from gray to navy to black. At a countycommissioners' ...
Jump start, Jan. 1, 2007
Jan 02, 2007 ... Federal offices closed today in honor of Ford All federal government offices, including the United States PostalService, will be closed today to honor the memory of Gerald R. Ford,late president of the United States, in a day of mourning. Public library hosts free ...
Services, Jan. 2, 2007
Jan 02, 2007 ... Evelyn A.G. (Davis) Brusha, 80, Rock Port, Mo., 10 a.m. today,First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. Burial: Greenhill Cemetery, RockPort. No scheduled family visitation. Arrangements: Minter FuneralChapel, Rock Port. Newell Edgar Davidson, 87, Chillicothe, Funeral service: 1:30 ...
Weed and Seed seeks final grant
Jan 02, 2007 ... The calm of children playing ball at Oak Ridge Apartmentscontrasts with the pace of a veteran law enforcer's memory. In the mid-1980s, Roy Wedlow worked security at the high-drugapartment complex. In the years following, he joined the St. JosephPolice Department. He once used a ...
Equality is illusive
Jan 02, 2007 ... The legal battle over state funding for our public schools returnsthis week in Jefferson City with an interesting new twist. The original suit was filed in January 2004 in Cole County. Itcalled the state's "funding formula" for public education inadequateand unfair ....
Your letters Jan. 2, 2007
Jan 02, 2007 ... Something stinks I am writing in reference to Ken Newton's article "Landownerslament pipeline's possible impact." A gentleman stated, "As far as I'm concerned, you've ruined myenvironment." Actually, there are many across Northwest Missouri who also canmake the ...
Chiefs players have to change plans after improbable playoff invitation
Jan 02, 2007; ... KANSAS CITY - Talk about already having your bags packed: EddieKennnison had the hotel reservation, the Sugar Bowl tickets, thedinner reservations and visions of gumbo dancing in his head. Kennison had next weekend taken care of. Except that he went andwon a football game and ...
Obituaries, Jan. 2, 2007
Jan 02, 2007 ... Melvin Adams 1947-2006 Melvin Adams, 59, St. Joseph, died Dec. 31, 2006 at his home. Melvin was born April 27, 1947 at Agency, Mo., to Ernest andEuadean (Merritt) Adams. He married Margaret Reece on April 3, 1991 in St. Joseph. Heserved in the U.S. Navy ....
Late notices, Jan. 2, 2007
Jan 02, 2007 ... Kathryn E. Birt Kathryn E. Birt, 84, St. Joseph, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006 atHeartland Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &Crematory. Inurnment in Elwood, Neb. at a later date. Etta M. Burnett Mrs. Etta ...
Accident on I-35 kills couple
Jan 02, 2007 ... Three New Year's eve accidents in Northwest Missouri killed acouple from Wisconsin and injured four others. A three-vehicle accident on Interstate 35, about a mile north ofBethany, Mo., resulted in the death of a Menasha, Wis., couple,Forrest Weber, 65, and Dale Weber, 62 ....
Crunch time for Buchanan County
Jan 02, 2007 ... R.T. Turner has finished his crash course in county managementjust in time for his first big test. Mr. Turner, Buchanan County's new presiding commissioner, beginshis first week on the job in the middle of a budget crunch for thecounty. The commission has until the end of the ...
'Valentine's baby' picks a different holiday to arrive
Jan 02, 2007 ... Ibrahim Sebastian Udave was due to enter the world on Valentine'sDay. He chose New Year's Day instead. Born at 1:53 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, weighing 4pounds, 7 ounces, Ibrahim is St. Joseph's first baby born in 2007.Parents Joanna and Anuhar Udave said the ...
MOHELA isn't the only issue
Jan 02, 2007 ... While higher education and Medicaid issues are bound for the topof the legislative agenda this year, regional lawmakers hope to pushsome other efforts early in 2007. The new legislative session kicks off at noon Wednesday inJefferson City, Mo., with a swearing-in ceremony of ...
Cleared for takeoff
Jan 02, 2007 ... Rosecrans Memorial Airport radar equipment leapt into the 21stCentury in 2007 with a $1.8 million equipment upgrade from Uncle Sam. "It's going to be pretty exciting high-tech stuff with all newtouch screens," said John Cox, the city's airport manager, who willleave his position ...
Monday's College Basketball
Jan 02, 2007 ... Men's Basketball Ottawa University 76 Benedictine 69 Ottawa (6-7) McClintock 2-7 2-2 7, VanArsdale 7-13 7-9 21, Washington 2-7 5-610, Birch 5-13 8-10 23, Derley 4-8 2-2 13, Anderson 0-2 0-0 0, Bones1-4 0-0 2. Totals 21-54 24-29 76. Benedictine (10-3) ...
Bowl Game Box Scores
Jan 02, 2007 ... Rose Bowl No. 8 SOUTHERN CAL 32 No. 3 MICHIGAN 18 Southern Cal__ 3__ 0__ 16__ 13__ - 32 Michigan__ 0__ 3__ 0__ 15__ - 18 First Quarter USC-FG Danelo 26, 4:02. Second Quarter Mich-FG Rivas 43, 13:35. Third ...
A new road map
Jan 03, 2007 ... Ted Allison is still getting to know you. "I need to know my product. How can I communicate and sell the St.Joseph community unless I know it?" Mr. Allison said. What he's seen so far, he likes. Moving from a rapidly growingsuburb of Tulsa, Okla., Mr. Allison said he enjoys ...
Chamber reflects on 2006 as a good year
Jan 03, 2007 ... St. Joseph put up big numbers in 2006 and the St. Joseph AreaChamber of Commerce plans to celebrate that success. The 87th Annual Banquet will kick off the new year at 6:30 p.m. onJan. 13 at the Civic Arena. Retiring officers will be honored as newleaders are introduced ....
City living high on the hog in new year
Jan 03, 2007 ... This really could be St. Joseph's year. Political and economic development officials have their ownreasons for being optimistic about 2007. But there's another explanation why the city should shine in thenew year. On the Chinese calendar, it is the Year of the Pig ....
Livestock industry beefs up local economies
Jan 03, 2007 ... From all the talk about ethanol plants and the increase inproduction from existing plants comes the added discussions about allthe byproducts from these plants. Here in Missouri, we are fortunate to have the diverse livestockindustry that we do. We are the No. 2 cow producing ...
Program to boost security
Jan 03, 2007 ... Dairy Farmers of America has instituted a program to help membersincrease their on-farm security. MySecurity, a voluntary information and awareness program, allowsmembers to better protect their animals and the milk they producefrom accidental or intentional contamination ....
Kansas Soybean Association annual meeting Jan. 10
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Kansas Soybean Association has scheduled the 2007 KansasSoybean Expo in conjunction with the Topeka Farm Show on Jan. 10. All soybean producers are encouraged to attend. "The Power of theBean" is this year's theme. The Soybean Expo begins with registration and exhibits at ...
4-State Beef Conference scheduled for Jan. 10-11
Jan 03, 2007 ... The 23rd annual 4-State Beef Conference will have one new locationin 2007. The conference will be at four locations over a two-day period onJan. 10-11. The conference series is designed to give beef cattle producers inIowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska an annual update on ...
Ag Calendar
Jan 03, 2007 ... Jan. 5-6 Computers On the Farm Conference will be held at Tan-Tar-A Resort.A registration fee of $98 includes meals and educational materials.Information is available at (573) 882-4827. Secure onlineregistration is at http://agebb.missouri.edu/cotf/. Jan. 10 2007 ...
Focus could help legislators
Jan 03, 2007 ... Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City to start a sessionthat could involve them pulling double duty. Gov. Matt Blunt is considering calling legislators into a specialsession that would run concurrently with the regular session. Thegovernor would dedicate the special session ...
Your letters Jan.3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... A healthy resolution 2006 was an interesting year for folks who eat. We started that year in the grip of a bird flu pandemic scare.Originating in Asian chicken factories, the disease still threatensto kill tens of millions. In April, the Chicago City Council banned ...
A bevy of widows could help
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Coleman Hawkins Jazz Society is looking for a few widows ofJoseph Robidoux. If at all possible, the society would prefer widowswho are merry yet very mournful. OK, this is going to take some explaining. Fellow columnist AlonzoWeston and I got the society started nine years ago ...
Despite stumbles, MidCity still kicking
Jan 03, 2007 ... MidCity Excellence Community Learning Center continues to keep itsdoors open despite its recent tax woes. The Midtown organization still serves more than 120 youths withits programs, said Kim Warren, MidCity executive director. "We're still here," she said. A federal ...
Man now facing charge of rape
Jan 03, 2007 ... A 46-year-old St. Joseph man faces a new criminal charge forallegedly beating and raping a St. Joseph casino employee in June2006. Eric A. Sharp's case involving a charge of sexual assault wasdismissed and a new case charging him with rape has been filed by theBuchanan County ...
Jump start, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... MoDOT program targets farmers Every year, some farmers and producers are surprised to find theyare subject to federal and state transportation laws. "Whether motor carrier laws apply to farmers depends on a numberof factors, like the kind of truck, the length of the trip and ...
It's your call, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... Bring 'Dreamgirls' here We, too, will have to travel to Kansas City to see "Dreamgirls."How backward! Are the Hollywood Theaters not aware that people wantto see this movie? We really need to get with it. The people's choice I'm calling about the comment about going ...
Obituaries, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... Robert W. Barnes 1922-2006 CAMERON, Mo. - Robert W. Barnes, 84, Cameron, formerly Trenton,Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006. Survivors are sons, Dennis, Randy and Robert; daughter, BabetteBaker; sisters, Mildred Doyle and Ethel Cook; half brother, Marlin;half ...
List, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... City deaths Kathryn E. Birt Etta M. Burnett Jimmie L. Gentry Sr. Rev. Clarnce E. Minnenhall Sr. Doris M. Sanders Robert D. Stewart Louise L. Webb Viola F. Whiteman Missouri deaths Robert W. Barnes ...
Services, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... Thomas E. Coots, 59, Horton, Kan., 10 a.m. today, Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, Horton, Burial: Horton Cemetery. Vaunita May "Pug" Donelson, 76, Trenton, Mo., formerly of Bethany,Mo., 2 p.m. today, Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial: OaklandCemetery, Bethany. James F ....
Western women 1 win from best start in school history
Jan 03, 2007; ... If you are a member of the Missouri Western women's basketballteam, you should read no further. Your coach, Josh Keister, doesn't want you to focus on today'sopportunity to equal the best start in school history, a mark set at13-0 under the direction of his mentor, Dave Slifer, ...
Western, Northwest to renew rivalry
Jan 03, 2007 ... MARYVILLE, Mo. This MIAA doubleheader between bitter conferencerivals has all the makings of a classic. Ideal geography. Ranked teams. Winning records all the way around.School-record streaks on the line. What tonights twinbill between the Missouri Western and ...
Griffons disturbed by lack of intensity
Jan 03, 2007 ... As they watched the screen on Sunday, Missouri Western's playerswere shocked. Just the previous night, the Griffons had lived the near horrorstory that was unfolding before their very eyes, and they didn't likewhat they were seeing. The Griffons' 13-point victory against ...
Building permits
Jan 03, 2007 ... Melvin and Cathy Goin, 3006 Felix St., reroof residence, HolmesRoofing, $5,600. Danny and Linda Baldwin, 5413 Cypress Ave., reroof residence, WardRoofing, $2,400. Debra Brott, 1506 Pat Drive, reroof residence, Ward Roofing,$4,600. Brett and Samantha Halsey, 4318 ...
Restaurant recipes revealed
Jan 03, 2007; ... Convincing a restaurant to share a recipe is about as easyasgetting your teenager to talk about the dent in the car. In bothcases, the odds are against you getting the real scoop. But for ToddWilbur, figuring out restaurant recipes is not only an enjoyablechallenge, but a successful ...
Say it loud: Godfather of Soul energized and mesmerized an entire culture
Jan 03, 2007 ... There was a time ... "James Brown's on!" my grandmother hollered from the living room.And everybody within earshot - aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousinsand neighbors - would crowd in front of our spindly legged Motorolato watch a man catch fire. We weren't disappointed ....
Late notices, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... Opal Hollenbeck FALLS CITY, Neb. - Opal (McDougall) Hollenbeck, 97, Falls City,died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007. Service: 10 a.m. Friday, Dorr & Clark Funeral Home, Falls City.Burial: Maple Cemetery, Salem, Neb. Cleota R. Thomas CAMERON, Mo. - Cleota Rachel (Rowe) ...
Police cruisers collide on New Year's eve
Jan 03, 2007 ... The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a New Year's Evenon-injury accident involving two of its police cruisers. Cmdr. Jim Connors said the accident occurred at 11:56 p.m. Sundayat the intersection of Third and Francis streets. Both cars had theirsirens and emergency ...
Vital statistics, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... BIRTHS These births were reported at Heartland Health. The general publicvisiting hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily. Mandy Adrian, St. Joseph, a daughter born Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Debra Cogdill, St. Joseph, a son born Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Irma Rivera, St ....
St. Joseph police briefs, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... Arrests Chris Jackson, 41, on Friday on a charge of assault of a lawenforcement officer. Brandee Rivera-Patterson, 35, 202 E. Valley St., on Friday on acharge of nonsupport. Anthony R.S. Zahner, 20, 1917 S. 24th St., on Friday by theBuchanan County Sheriff's ...
Chiefs coach says he'll have a shorter leash for Green in playoffs
Jan 03, 2007; ... KANSAS CITY - Herm Edwards said he treated the playoffsdifferently. Just how differently was vague until Tuesday, whenEdwards indicated he would be more willing to pull a startingquarterback (read: Trent Green) for the backup (read: Damon Huard),than he was during the regular season ...
Careers
Jan 03, 2007 ... SEANN O'RILEY has been promoted to executive vice president andchief lending officer with Nodaway Valley Bank. Mr. O'Riley joinedthe bank in 1999 and has 13 years of banking experience. He receivedhis bachelor's degree in finance business administration fromNorthwest Missouri State ...
In the courts, Jan. 3, 2007
Jan 03, 2007 ... Robbery suspect will be arraigned on Friday The man charged with Friday's robbery of Pappy's Grill & Pub willappear before a judge this week. Brian A. Bauer, 38, is charged with second-degree felony robberyand will be arraigned before Associate Circuit Judge Keith ...
Study compares disabled student costs
Jan 03, 2007 ... A state report out of St. Joseph has ignited discussions oneducating disabled children. Gov. Matt Blunt's Missouri State Government Review Commissionrecommended a study that found it costs more to teach students instate-run schools for the severely disabled, such as St ....
Reality TV star livin' large in Beverly Hills
Jan 03, 2007 ... Business must be going better in California. Reality TV show "High Maintenance 90210" featured former St.Joseph residents Chris and Valerie Grubb. The show claims to give a"glimpse into the lives of those who serve the ultra-wealthy andoverly demanding residents of Beverly Hills," ...