St. Joseph News-Press back issues from November 2008:
Masters, D. Cylas
Nov 01, 2008; ... CAMERON, Mo. - David Cylas Masters, five-month-old son of JacqueMilligan and David Scott Masters, Cameron, passed away Wednesday,Oct. 29, 2008. David Cylas Masters was born May 24, 2008, in St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Effie ...
Navinsky, Robert A.
Nov 01, 2008; ... ATCHISON, Kan. - Robert A. "Bob" Navinsky, 88 years of age, ofAtchison, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at the Living Community of St.Joseph, Mo. Robert A. Navinsky was born on Sept. 8, 1920, in Atchison County,Kan., the son of Hubert Paul and Florence E. (Scholtz) Navinsky ....
Vanderslice Sr., Kenneth W.
Nov 01, 2008; ... PURDON, Texas - Kenneth Wayne Vanderslice Sr., 57, Purdon,formerly Winston, Mo., died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Mr. Vanderslice was pastor of the Shady Grove Baptist Church anda volunteer firefighter. Survivors: wife, Felicia; sons, Kenneth, ...
Arnote, Lorene K.
Nov 01, 2008; ... TRENTON, Mo. - Lorene K. Arnote, 87, Trenton, died Friday, Oct.31, 2008. Mrs. Arnote operated a beauty shop in Princeton, Mo., and retiredafter managing one. Her husband, Joseph is deceased. Survivors: sister, Nadine ...
Cooper, Donald L.
Nov 01, 2008; ... CHILLICOTHE, Mo. - Donald L. Cooper, 95, Chillicothe, diedFriday, Oct. 31, 2008. Mr. Cooper, a handyman and Army veteran, moved from Meadville,Mo., to Chillicothe in 2003. His wife, Agnes is deceased. Survivors: son, Don, ...
Dennis, Johnalee
Nov 01, 2008; ... Johnalee Russell Dennis, 79, St. Joseph, Mo., formerly ofDearborn, Mo., passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the NorthKansas City (Mo.) Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Russell; herparents, Oliver Floyd and Floy (Presson) Dovel; sisters, Lola Heathand ...
Irwin, Raymond M.
Nov 01, 2008; ... BEAN LAKE, Mo. - Raymond Michael Irwin, 61, Bean Lake, formerlyWeston, Mo., died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. Mr. Irwin was a farmer and carpenter. Survivors: daughter, Brandi Benedict; sons, Cory Irwin andMichael Rudder; stepdaughter, Jerri ...
Nature Center has 'wow factor' ; Grand opening event is today after months of delays
Nov 01, 2008; ... Online Extra * View an interactive map of the new nature center After months of waiting, the Remington Nature Center of St.Joseph is packed with exhibits and ready to open its doors. The Nature Center's grand opening is today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.at 1502 ...
Your letters, Nov. 1, 2008
Nov 01, 2008; ... A healthy diet A study of 16,000 people in 52 countries in the current issue ofCirculation found that eating meat, fried foods and salty snacksraised the risk of a heart attack by 35 percent. Conversely, a dietrich in fruits and vegetables reduced the risk of a heart attack by30 ...
Deer causes 2-vehicle wreck ; Passenger in serious condition
Nov 01, 2008; ... One woman was seriously injured after a deer caused a two-caraccident on Interstate 29 Friday night. According to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol,Michael and Marcia Dale were driving northbound in the passing lanewhen they lost control of their Jeep Wrangler after ...
St. Joseph police briefs, Nov. 1, 2008
Nov 01, 2008; ... ARRESTS Joshua D. Dillon, 23, Doniphan, Mo., at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday on acharge of assault. Kyle D. Embrey, 24, 808 Mansfield Road, at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday oncharges of nonsupport and possession of a controlled substance. Crystal K. Orcutt, 32, Ozawkie, Kan., at 5:30 p.m ....
Class set on Internet safety
Nov 01, 2008; ... "Safety first" is a two-word mantra of caution that parents oftentell their children. But the expression doesn't just apply to thereal world. The online world can be just as dangerous for young people, whichis why the News-Press and Cablevision is sponsoring an Internetsafety ...
Cold Weather Rule in effect
Nov 01, 2008; ... The Cold Weather Rule for utility customers in Missouri takeseffect today. The rule prohibits the disconnection of heat-related service whenthe temperature is predicted to drop below 32 degrees during thefollowing 24-hour period. The rule will remain in effect throughMarch ...
It's Your Call, Nov. 1, 2008
Nov 01, 2008; ... Editor's note: In keeping with tradition, today is the last daythe News-Press will publish comments advocating for or againstcandidates or issues in Tuesday's election. We invite your commentson other topics. *** Duplicating efforts The Proposition B that is ...
Lost in translation ; Restaurant closure reveals cultural clash
Nov 01, 2008; ... When a police officer in China pulls over a vehicle, he expectsthe motorist to get out and talk with him. In the U.S., you stay inthe car, hands visible, seat belt clicked. "Here it's much more complex, more regulated," said a soft-spoken Chinese man who identified himself only as ...
Region adds jewel to crown
Nov 01, 2008; ... The Midland Empire can boast of unique assets -- from the naturalwonders of Squaw Creek and the Missouri River, to our museums andhistoric places so closely linked to the settlement of America'sfrontier, to an abundance of public and private schools and collegesthat make us proud and ...
Religion in brief for Nov. 1, 2008
Nov 01, 2008; ... St. Anne's Altar Society to meet St. Anne's Altar Society will meet for an 11:30 a.m. Mass Nov. 6at St. Francis Xavier Church to remember deceased members of theAltar Society. A potluck luncheon will follow at 12:30 p.m. in thechurch's parish center. Ashland UMC has free ...
Policy limits corporal punishment to last resort
Nov 01, 2008; ... When Don Lentz was a school principal, he didn't believe inswatting kids on the hands for misbehavior. He preferred thebackside. "If I slap a kid's hand and send him back to class, that hand'sgoing to hurt and he can't write," Mr. Lentz said. "I used a paddlebecause I figured ...
Lutz, John
Nov 02, 2008; ... John R. Lutz, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30,2008, at a local health-care center. Mr. Lutz was born in St. Joseph on June 12, 1931, to Ernest andEunice (Horn) Lutz. He spent his early years in Virginia Beach, Va.,and the Lake of the Ozarks before moving back to ...
Police check in on sex offenders on Halloween
Nov 01, 2008; ... The first year of enforcement of a law aiming to keep sexoffenders away from children during Halloween appeared to gosmoothly. A combination of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department, St.Joseph Police Department, and Drug Strike Force spent more than fivehours checking houses ...
General Assembly shake-up in store? ; Lager's, Schaaf's plans could lead to a change in who represents Northwest Missouri
Nov 01, 2008; ... The outcomes of statewide office and House of Representativeselections Tuesday could shake up Northwest Missouri's representationin another legislative body. Neither of the region's two Senate seats are up for election thisyear, but that could change if a Savannah senator captures ...
Zimmerman, James K.
Nov 01, 2008; ... TRENTON, Mo. - James K. Zimmerman, 75, Trenton, died Friday, Oct.31, 2008. Mr. Zimmerman retired from the Kansas City, Mo., PoliceDepartment. Surviving: wife, Phyllis; son, Robert, Kansas City; brothers,Larry Zimmerman, Lincoln, Neb.; and Billy ...
Municipal Court, Nov. 1, 2008
Nov 01, 2008; ... The figures below include a $24.50 court cost in most instances.Those who are ticketed for seat belt violations are not chargedcourt costs. By Judge John Boeh ANIMAL CRUELTY Donald L. Maddox, $224.25. ANIMAL NEGLECT Melissa Armstrong, ...
Sylvia Says: Go bold with your sausages
Nov 01, 2008; ... If you are looking for more flavor from your grill or simplysomething different for your taste buds, you'll want to try theJohnsonville's new Bold Smoked Sausages. They come in two flavors:chili-cheese and jalapeno and cheese. You can cook them in themicrowave, heat them up in a skillet ...
A silent statement ; Rows of crosses at St. James Catholic Church speak out against abortion
Nov 01, 2008; ... Small white crosses line the front lawn of St. James CatholicChurch. At first glance, it might look like a graveyard. This isn't theintent, but it's fitting in that the display seeks to portray thenumber of lives ended by abortion since the procedure became legalin 1973: one ...
Picture-perfect Panthers
Nov 01, 2008; ... Achieving perfection can prove a tricky task. Look how it turnedout for Dan Gabel, Tom Brady's Patriots or any number of athleteswho've fallen short of the lofty goal. Well, Mound City might be capable of it this postseason -- andnot just in the win column. The Panthers are akin to ...
Hunter Henry, role player?
Nov 01, 2008; ... Hunter Henry, role player? Hunter Henry led the Northwest men's basketball team in scoringlast season, and the Bearcats return just three other players, whocombined for 8.6 points a game, from last year's 24-8 team. So it seems reasonable to expect the senior to carry this ...
GAME BLOG: Western 42, Central 41
Nov 01, 2008; ... I'm fairly confident Jay Eilers is certifiably insane. Asevidence, I submit the Western offensive line coach headbutting aplayer, who happened to be wearing a helmet at the time, last seasonafter beating Central Missouri. After this year's win over theMules, Eilers was his same crazy ...
Watson, Roger
Nov 02, 2008; ... Roger Dale Watson, 72, St. Joseph, passed from this life onFriday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Heartland Hospital. He was born March 16, 1936, in St. Joseph. Roger was a 1955 graduate of Lafayette High School, and worked atChase Candy Company for 17 years, retiring in 1988. He ...
Turner, Nola
Nov 02, 2008; ... CHILLICOTHE, Mo. - Nola Ruth Turner, 88, Chillicothe, died Nov.1, 2008. On Oct. 4, 1941, she was married to Roy J. Turner; he precededher in death on June 23, 2008. Survivors: son James (Laurie) Turner; daughter Janet (Danny)Waite; grandchildren ...
Berry, Charles
Nov 02, 2008; ... RUSHVILLE, Mo. - Charles Edward Berry, 77, of Rushville, diedThursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at his home. Charles E. Berry was born Nov. 18, 1930, in Rushville, the son ofAlva A. and Beulah (Richmond) Berry. He worked as a farmer and welder for most of his life. Mr. Mr.Berry was a ...
Hays, John
Nov 02, 2008; ... WINDSOR, Colo. - John Richard Hays, 68, of Windsor, formerly St.Joseph, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at home surrounded by hisfamily. Mr. Hays was born Feb. 19, 1940, to Rufus and Mary (Thompson)Hays in St. Joseph. He was graduated from Lafayette High School inSt. Joseph and the ...
Jones Jr., William
Nov 02, 2008; ... STANBERRY, MO. - William Robert (Bill) Jones, Jr., 78, Stanberry,passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Vermillion, S.D., the son of WilliamRobert and Goldie Elgin (Butler) Jones. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and ...
Roberts, Mildred
Nov 02, 2008; ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Mildred M. Roberts, 96, St. Petersburg,formerly of St. Joseph, went to be with her Lord and Savior JesusChrist on Oct. 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Archie in 2001 after 68years of marriage; by her parents Henry and Helen Mack; and by ...
Powell, Horace
Nov 02, 2008; ... SMITHVILLE, Mo. - Horace Powell, 91, of Smithville, formerly ofEdgerton, Mo., passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. He was born on Nov. 7, 1916, to George Washington and Ida Belle(McCorcal) Powell in Plattsburg, Mo. He grew up in the Stony Pointarea and graduated from Grayson High ...
Cheap is chic ; Thrifty shoppers drive business to secondhand stores
Nov 02, 2008; ... As wallets tighten in a new economy, more customers are toolingthe aisles of the local thrift stores. "The thing bringing those people in is that we have professionalclothing too," said Tammie Dunlap, sales manager at The GoodwillStore in St. Joseph. "Goodwill Industries has always ...
Stout, Helen
Nov 02, 2008; ... AGENCY, Mo. - Helen Lucettia Stout, 83, Agency, passed awayFriday, Oct. 31, 2008, at a St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in St. Joseph on Feb. 11, 1925, to Matt H. andLucettia Miller. She graduated from Easton High School and attendedthe Platte Business College. In January ...
Google helps redefine 'smart' ; New generation relies on technology more than books
Nov 02, 2008; ... Street smarts combined with book smarts make for a well-roundedindividual, but one must now consider adding tech smarts to the mix. A new debate is opening about what "smart" is when a quick Googlesearch can answer about any question. There is no question that technology has ...
6th District candidates civil, but not cordial
Nov 02, 2008; ... Sam Graves and Kay Barnes agree on what they disagree on.Everything. The candidates for Missouri's 6th District congressional seatconcur that they would represent the region from different outlooks. The Republican incumbent says he has never had an opponent moreliberal. The ...
Text speak finds way into school
Nov 02, 2008; ... When reading a blog or a Facebook comment, one might need asecret decoder pen to completely understand it. Or maybe that personneeds to keep up with the times. As informal typing has increased with the rise of blogs, textingand social networking sites, the use of proper ...
'A critical moment in our country' ; Area residents examine the impact of this election
Nov 02, 2008; ... James Treu deals in history, not meteorology. But the professorrecognizes when political barometers run amok. So do established politicians, who know the normal legion ofvoters and stay in close contact with them. But they feeldiscombobulated in the midst of so many newly ...
It's your call, Nov. 2, 2008
Nov 02, 2008; ... Editor's note: In keeping with tradition, the News-Press will nolonger publish comments advocating for or against candidates orissues in Tuesday's election. We welcome your comments on othertopics. ******* Work before winter Driving through the city of St. Joseph, I ...
Get out and vote
Nov 02, 2008; ... All those weary of the long campaign season can take heart: Thisthing is in your hands come Tuesday. The News-Press today recaps its 2008 editorial endorsementspublished over the last three weeks. These recommendations are basedon our research and, in many cases, interviews with ...
Municipal Court, Nov. 2, 2008
Nov 02, 2008; ... The figures below include a $24.50 court cost in most instances.Those who are ticketed for seat belt violations are not chargedcourt costs. By Judge John Boeh REGISTRATION OF DOG/CAT REQUIRED Edgar A. Martinez, $51.50. Preston R. McGaughy, $66.50. Chyloh ...
Smithville woman in good condition after crash
Nov 02, 2008; ... A Smithville, Mo., woman injured when a deer struck her husband'sJeep Wrangler was in good condition at Heartland Regional MedicalCenter Saturday morning. According to a Missouri Highway Patrol report, Marcia Dale, 53,was the passenger with her husband, Michael Dale, driving, when ...
'Cause for alarm' helps make St. Joseph homes safe ; Red Cross groups install smoke detectors, replace batteries
Nov 02, 2008; ... Homeowners across 13 Missouri counties should feel a little safergoing into the winter. The Midland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross, inconjunction with local fire departments, sent out 60 people ingroups to help install smoke detectors or replace smoke detectorbatteries ...
Circuit Court, Nov. 2, 2008
Nov 02, 2008; ... Court costs are not included in the figures below. The usualcourt cost is $106.50 for misdemeanors and $283.50 for felonies.Added into this are other costs, such as the cost of arrest for acharge of driving while intoxicated. The additional fees can bringthe court costs up to $400 or ...
Bankruptcies, Nov. 2, 2008
Nov 02, 2008; ... The News-Press regularly publishes filings made with the U.S.Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri, based inKansas City, Mo., and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District ofKansas, based in Kansas City, Kan. Today's listing covers Oct. 18-24. Petitioners may file for ...
A time to shine for unsure
Nov 02, 2008; ... Anyone doubting theories about electoral undecideds has neverbeen in a large group trying to order pizza. All attempts to form a consensus fray at the edges. You'll always have the no-onion crowd, and a meatless coalitioninevitably forms. If the conversation continues ...
Swan, Maxine
Nov 02, 2008; ... NEWTOWN, Mo. - Maxine Swan, 92, Newtown, passed away Oct. 29,2008, at a hospital in Annapolis, Md. She was a life long residentof Newtown. Survivors: daughter, Patricia Johnson; two granddaughters; ...
St. Joseph Police briefs. Nov. 2, 2008
Nov 02, 2008; ... ARRESTS Kimberly D. Lafollette, 38, 2714 S. 24th St., at 9:08 p.m.Thursday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Alfonzo M. Morrison, 24, Kansas City, at 9:51 p.m. Thursday on acharge of nonsupport. Donald D. Carpenter, 39, 1525 ...
Things that are falling
Nov 02, 2008; ... Consumer confidence. It's hard to spot a can-do, upbeat attitude among many shoppersthese days. Gas prices. Never has $1.99 looked so good. Approval ratings. For presidents, for Congress, for both parties. Dow Jones Industrial Average. It's ...
Missouri's wild West ; St. Joe isn't the only place that can lay claim to Jesse James
Nov 02, 2008; ... The Jesse James Home Museum is one of the most popularattractions in St. Joseph, but this isn't the only town that can layclaim to the outlaw. Across Northwest Missouri, there are several other historicallandmarks that are part of James' history. Jesse James Farm and ...
Mitchell Park Plaza holds open house
Nov 02, 2008; ... About 1,200 to 1,300 people toured The Mitchell Park Plaza duringits open house on Saturday. Though it was not technically open to the general public until 2p.m., Sue Streck, an agent for the leasing office, said eagercitizens showed up early in the morning to check out the ...
Lapel politics ; Campaign buttons becoming a fast-growing collectible
Nov 02, 2008; ... The presidential race may seem close this year, but in thecampaign button contest, John F. Kennedy is clearly in the lead --at least on eBay. That's where a 1960 Kennedy presidential campaign button isselling for $200, which is considerably higher than the 99 centasking price for ...
And please, do try this at home ; Take a shot at recreating dishes with these tips from St. Joe restaurants
Nov 02, 2008; ... There are some people who like to cook. These same people alsolike to go out to eat. And if you are one of these people, there's achance that you've tried something at a local restaurant and thoughtto yourself "Man, this is good. I should try to make this at home,"or "Why doesn't my ...
Barnes wraps up campaign in the place it began
Nov 02, 2008; ... Party horns, posters and an air of celebration greeted Democraticcongressional candidate Kay Barnes as she returned Sunday to theplace her campaign began 538 days before. The St. Joseph-born Ms. Barnes wrapped up a five-day "Barnes-storming" tour in the driveway of her mother's ...
Hann, George
Nov 03, 2008; ... GRANT CITY, Mo. - George Dale Hann, 81, Grant City, passed awaySunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at his home. Mr. Hann was born Jan. 19, 1927, in Trenton, Mo., the son of thelate Lester James and Madelean (Foster) Hann. He was a graduate ofGrant City High School. George was a veteran of ...
Houser, Mary
Nov 03, 2008; ... PRINCETON, Mo. - Mary Lea Houser, 85, Princeton, passed away Oct.31, 2008, at her home. She was a life long Mercer County resident. Survivors: daughter Willalee Evans, Princeton; threegrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three ...
Crow, Mary
Nov 03, 2008; ... CAMERON, Mo. - Mary Catherine Crow, 79, Cameron, passed away onOct. 31, 2008. Mary was born on Sept. 17, 1929, to W.D. and Ella Crow; theypreceded her in death. Mary worked as a nurse for Dr. Kimes and the Cameron CommunityHospital, and then worked for 18 years as the Night ...
Davenport, Roger
Nov 03, 2008; ... TRENTON, Mo. - Roger Davenport, 65, Trenton, died Nov. 1, 2008. Roger and his wife owned and operated R & L Auto Supply Inc. inTrenton for the past 23 years. He was a member of the FirstChristian Church and the Rotary ...
Ex-St. Joe resident leads library restoration
Nov 03, 2008; ... CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A former St. Joseph resident is leadingefforts to restore a library that was destroyed this summer duringthe catastrophic flood in eastern Iowa. The city didn't flood in 1993, and no one was expecting anythinguntil June 11, said Tamara Glise, the acting ...
Man hurt in 1-vehicle wreck near Chillicothe
Nov 03, 2008; ... CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -- Early morning fog Sunday contributed to a one-vehicle accident about seven miles south of Chillicothe at theintersection of County roads 447 and 424. An ambulance transported Frederick K. Simmer, 65, to HedrickMedical Center in Chillicothe with moderate ...
80 animals rescued from home ; Bird auction begins today
Nov 03, 2008; ... At the front patio to the home in which officials seized 80animals, a person's gag reflex kicks in at intervals to keep thestench of urine and feces from entering the body. The home is yellow-taped -- uninhabitable. St. Joseph AnimalControl and Rescue officials took 31 rats, 24 ...
Barnes returns to St. Joseph, recollects campaign 'adventure'
Nov 03, 2008; ... Party horns, posters and an air of celebration greeted Democraticcongressional candidate Kay Barnes as she returned Sunday to theplace her campaign began 538 days before. The St. Joseph-born Ms. Barnes wrapped up a five-day "Barnes-storming" tour in the driveway of her mother's ...